Morningside chicken salad sandwich. Photo by Mark Davis

Greenville Avenue is known for its nightlife. So when Chuck Cole opened a new lunch spot six years ago at McCommas, it seemed doomed to fail. “Everyone told me this place wouldn’t make it,” Cole says. Corner Market not only has survived but thrived as part deli and part flower shop. Society Bakery, known for its cupcakes, shares the space, too. “People are overwhelmed by the aroma when they walk in because we’re baking all day, and we’ve got fresh flowers,” Cole says. Corner Market’s menu features hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and its most popular item is the Morningside chicken salad on a ciabatta roll. It goes easy on the mayo and is packed with toasted almonds and sweet cranberries for a chunkier texture. Cole uses all-natural Boar’s Head meat, which is unlike other brands that are often packed with sodium and sugar. Fresh produce comes from local vendors, and Cole even brings in fresh eggs from his own backyard chickens. “I was ahead of the curve with fresh, local and organic,” he says. “It’s not a new trend.” Right now, he’s working on growing a garden on the roof.

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Corner Market

3426 Greenville
214.826.8282

Price range: $6-$9
Ambiance: Quaint, European
Hours:
7 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun
Tip: Grab a pre-prepared wrap to go, including breakfast, veggie or chorizo.
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