I remember coming here when I was a teenager; I still remember all the colourful wall art from eon years ago lol. Walked in on a Sunday for brunch around 12;15am, and this place was busy! Lots of families and seniors. Waited for about 20 mins before we got seated; the host was friendly, and all smiles! Waited for 30 mins for the food to come, and we got our eggs with Turkey sausage & steak and a granola yogurt bowl. I really enjoyed my granola yogurt bowl; it is loaded with fresh fruit and a lovely granola mix. I wish there were more yogurt (it's all banana underneath!) Our server was a bit hard to flag down; I understand that it was super busy that day. Perhaps short-staffed? Shoutout to another server on the floor for fetching her for us a couple of times. I am also amazed at how our server can hold such a huge platter full of hot drinks and still move so agile! read more

Cora - Granola yogurt bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We decided to come here for a meal cause we will be in the neighbourhood. We arrived and greeted right away by one of the service members. This service team member was observant and on the ball. Know we have a baby with us and need space and equipment for the baby. We were seated to a table with easy access. Kudos for this person. We were then greeted by our server AM. She is cheery, helpful and wonderful. She helped us with our orders and she was pleasant. My wife and I settled for the dishes we wanted and order was placed. Not long after the food came out. I have to say, when I needed extra bread for my baby. AM was able to bring me extra. So kudos to that. Ambiance is what you expect from Cora, a very family oriented restaurant. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Wonderful experience, fresh ingredients, an incredible selection, the meal was delicious! Service was top notch! read more

10 years and still not a keeper. Service and food quality improved a tad, but the smell of rotting food waste is a buzzkill. And if you need to use the washroom, take nose plugs and janitorial supplies to clean first, and wipe your feet when leaving the washroom. read more

April 30/2023: This was a terrible experience from a bad Cora's Restaurant & franchisee. The food was totally slow & just luke warm when arrived. I decided not to say anything cause the place was busy. It took us 45 minutes to finally get our food. When we did get it, it wasn't great (see pic". The Ham Sunshine Panini ($17.25) was low quality food stuff which equals low quality meal. That's what this was. The place was absolutely filthy! There was green mold in the men's bathroom urinal! The sink was brown with dirt too. The restaurant itself was no better. Squished food on the floor & utensils that I had to clean myself & a smashed exterior Cora's sign in front. This should have told me what to expect but I went in anyway which I shouldn't have done! My server (Chai L.) was polite but worked to the bone. Location was grossly understaffed. Listen up people....AVOID, AVOID, AVOID until ownership gets the message to improve! This is a "never again", from me!! read more

Cora - Sunshine Panini Ham. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Had an early appointment and was pretty hungry after I was finished. It was almost 11am, and it was time for some brunch with my little family, so we stopped by here on a friday. It was pretty busy on a friday, which was surprising cause I just always assume this place was dead most the time. Anyway, we were greeted and seated right away, and our server came and got us our menus and asked what drink we would like. He got our drinks quickly, and we were ready to order. I got the crepe burrito and mr. Tran got himself the Cora's breakfast. Didn't take too long for our orders to come out, and my crepe burrito was delicious. Cheesy eggy goodness with a side of salsa and dollop of sour cream, with the usual home fries. Our server was super attentive and came often to check up on us, which was appreciated. Toddler enjoyed the fruits that came with the Cora's breakfast. mr. Tran enjoyed his meal as he was the only one able to finish his plate. Consistency is there and so is service, will definitely come again. read more

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Good food. No birthday treat even after they said yes we'll do something. Oh well. Good value and quality. Friendly staff and clean washrooms. Whitby location. read more

I've been coming here for brunch for years and it's the same routine each time -- I never know what to order 'cause everything looks so good..so I always try to order something different :p The portion here is always so generous and delicious and the servers are attentive. read more

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We went before noon on a Sunday, there's a line up due to short staff and they did warn us about the wait time and longer service which I think it's a great idea they did that. They have great presentation for the food, very colourful and tasted great. The portion is pretty big too and I think the price is fair. But this time, the potato was not browned and didn't have any taste so need to add salt and pepper. The service was okay due to short staff. The food was okay, it was good that they were served with lots of fresh fruit. read more

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We came in on a whim with a table seating of 9, including 3 smaller children . There was no hesitation on the hosts part and we were seated quite quickly in a very accommodating way. In our party was an infant the server was not only accommodating by eqquping us with a high chair but also offered sliced bananas to calm him when he was particularly challenging at the table. This not only calmed him but it also allowed the entire party to stay and eat in a unrushed manner. What may have been a challenge was instantly diffused and ontop of this our meals were served hot and very tasting for a variety, our coffee cups were topped up with a fresh hot pot multiple times and we didn't feel rushed to drink them In an allotted time. We tried varied plates and even boxed up some food. But the reason we are really writing this now is to praise the server Chai L who went above and beyond our expectations. Thankyou to all staff for making our breakfast experience full of sunshine. read more

The food was edible but nothing special especially for the price. Our server was great but very busy for the table to server ratio. The atmosphere is fine and what you would expect from a Cora's. Lots of things we tried to order wasn't on the menu and we had to keep picking something else. Eggs were burnt when they came. Sausages were questionable. I wouldn't do back unfortunately. read more

Here to visit from Ohio to see family! It's hard to find some good food places that really catch attention and it rememberable. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm up here. Food was absolutely incredible. Service was amazing. Would 100% go here! read more

Cora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I always like Cora's food but this place is getting worst and worst. They are expensive! And the food is not so good anymore. For the price they charge, I expect good food and service. My breakfast came with rotten strawberries and dry cantaloupe. It was nasty. And also the portion is getting smaller and smaller. Many times the hollandaise sauce on my dish is ridiculously little. When u ask for more, they want u to pay extra for that. So bad. And the service is bad. Actually service is always bad. There is this Chinese waitress who never smile and talk to you in a very rush, unwelcome and rude way. Everytime I go, I wish I don't get her as my server but somehow I always ended up with her. It is terrible. I really hope u can improve and take a look at your food and customer service, and not just blinding grabbing money from your customers cause you think we don't have many breakfast choices in the area. read more

Cora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Haven't been to Cora's for at least 5 years.. Decor: 2/5 - I don't see any renovations or up keep. Looks the same as i saw it 5 years ago and the place is starting to have a bad / stale smell. Floors are dirty, Not the cleanest place. Food: 2/5 - Menu hasn't changed much either aside from adding some wraps and sandwiches. Fruit garnishes are just too much. I mean, they must have had to handle my fruits alot to curve out some of the designs. Im not into that and didn't eat any fruits that looks like its been over handled. Service: 3.5/5 - Our server was nice, but when he placed the food on the table, there just was no intent. Just placed stuff at the edge of the table for us to sort out. Washroom: 2/5 - again, nothing changed, just getting older and smellier Overall: 2.5 stars read more

Cora - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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When I moved back to Markham, this Cora's location made me smile. it is roughly a fifteen-minute drive from my home and is the closest one. As with most Cora's, it gets busy fairly early, especially on weekends. You need patience. If you are an early riser or late luncher, perfect! Otherwise, you are good if you want lunch and come here just before noon. The food here is yummy. You can't go wrong with French toast or crepes. They are what I typically order. The various juice selections are nice, too. The parking situation is interesting. If you attempt to park closer to Cora's, you are also competing with McDonald's. It does get busy. I would recommend parking a bit further -- either where the old Milestone's restaurant used to be or where the Scotiabank is. I would give this Cora's 3.5 stars. (247) read more

With Markham reopening, there are so many people eating outside. Many restaurants has a "patio". Cora's has a few tables on the sidewalk in front of their restaurant. It's fairly spaced out, and no need any reservations. Food is average but the fact that you don't have to book in advance and with little lineup, it's worth the brunch getaway!! Ordered eggs Benedict and French toast! Best thing is that it comes with so much fruits!! Service is friendly!! read more

Cora - Eggs Benedict and French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

CORA'S paul wants it all . 4/5 . They offers breakfast and lunch menu items with a ton of combinations. The dish featured is served with 2 eggs (your choice), bacon and potatoes served with half a waffle, garnished with fresh fruit and English cream Cora-style. I really liked the idea of mixing sweet and savoury for this brunch item! . $14.15 read more

Cora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Growing up, I never appreciated Cora's, thought everything was more expensive than it's competitors. Now a grown woman that does her own groceries and cannot happily down a hangover calorie galore of sausage & potatoes, I understand that I the value of Cora brunches are many from the extensive use of fruits. That said, the quality of the fruits and breakfast items are okay. The berries have the odd one that is too overly ripe. Eggs, meat and potatoes are just usual date, nothing to write home about. Their service though needs a lot of help. Staff is alright be but way too understaffed for busy Sunday brunch service. You often need to chase it wait excessively for simple things you expect, like water or jam for your bread. Overall, I find quality and value on par with other large brunch franchises like eggsmart and sunset grill, but with more healthier options. Not comparable with fancy brunch cafes in the area, but not bad when you're just looking for a casual weekend brunch. read more

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Been coming here a few times a year now and honestly, it's not that impressive. The eggs are not cooked particularly special and the whole plate is just wickedly over priced! Just not worth the money and the wait for food. I have not had the best service here and I certainly don't find that the negatives it weigh the positives. Just being an honest yelper, I would not recommend this breakfast place. It's nothing special and it costs way more than its worth. It looks pretty but you can't judge everything by its cover. read more

Went on a weekday just before lunch time. It looked like there were only 2 servers working which could account for the slightly slow service but our server was very nice and welcoming. I had the Mountain of Fresh Fruit Waffle. The custard they put on it was better than expected - it was light and refreshing. My mom had the Brunch Burger from the kids/teen menu. It was difficult to eat as it came apart very easily. Overall, both orders were nothing special other than being expensive for what you get. read more

Cora - Mountain of fresh fruit waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I imagine that this is the equivalent of iHop or something similar here in Canada. The chorizo skillet tasted ok but the chorizo looked more like spicy hot dogs than they looked like real chorizo. The French toast was decent but the turkey sausage was not good. The sausage was tasteless and didn't even look brown colored. The meals come with a lot of fresh fruit. The staff was pleasant and attentive. read more

Blueberry Pancakes are an American Favourite, this place has the best recipe you'll every try. Bring your family, friends, spouses, and business associates. I believe this is perfect for Sunday brunch with a cool kiwi smoothie. Would likely visit soon! read more

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A great way to begin our day. Great customer service right when you walk in. Our waitress Winnie was very welcoming and polite. Breakfast was fresh and tasty. The Western omelette was delicious and the toast was very fresh and crispy. The atmosphere was pleasant and the restaurant is very clean and cheery. Look forward to my next visit. read more

Cora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

UGH.... why do my friends ALWAYS insist on getting cora's whenever we want to grab some breakie!?! Please enlighten me because cora's is one hell of an overpriced breakfast place. I will literally bring you back to my house and MAKE you bacons/sausages/pancakes whatever, if it saves us $11 each -_- Okok, I'm not gonna deny it is pretty damn satisfying to have someone cook you breakfast in the morning. My friends and I like going after we're done working an earlybird shift (5am-9am) It's pretty relaxing even though we look like hobos. (if you see us, don't be alarmed!) We all like getting the 'construction' - probably because it's mostly meat. Bacon... yum. But if you think about it.. it's literally just bacon, sausages and fruit. I CAN DO THAT. I can never understand why it's so damn expensive. There's a lot of variety in the menu, but the food quality is mostly average. This cora's is hella booked during weekends so don't even try.. it's not worth it. The workers here during the weekdays are not competent and came asking if we were ready to order after not bringing us a menu even though we've been sitting for over 10 minutes. We were too tired to wave him over, even though he was near the kitchen area chatting it up. Meh, avoid. Unless your friends must drag you to go. read more

Haven't had Cora's in a long time! But wanted some brunch so stopped by. We were seated right away, when we arrived around 1230pm on a Saturday. The diner was pretty full and you can smell the Bacon and waffles being made in the kitchen. It was hard to choose what to get since there were a lot of options. Overall the food was ok, only complaint is that hubby's over easy eggs were a little over done. The food was good but nothing spectacular - you do get really good portions though. read more

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The food definitely looks better in the photos, as usual, so come in with average expectations. Yes, Coras is overpriced for a good portion of items on their menu ( 6oz of fresh juice = 4$ ) and yes, service isn't spectacular either, BUT - they have a large variety of items .. literally couldn't choose today.. and they have gluten free as well as healthier choices. I have only been to Coras a few times for the blueberry pancakes, which are hella good in my opinion, but tried something off their new Fall lunch menu today- the Mexican Crepe. It wasn't bad, but the black beans had a chipotle flavour which I'm not a fan of... nothing that couldn't be fixed with some salsa, sour cream and hot sauce though. Side salad with some odd bean mix which was supposed to be quinoa was sad, also came with a soup side which I took to go. The meal plus my sad cup of juice was just under 18$. read more

Cora - Mexican Crepe - off new fall menu. Average. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Quite a bit of a wait, though lucky in getting a parking spot. After agonizing over the menu again. I just caved in to my cravings: Strawberry Waffle. So Just had a Strawberry waffle. Yummy. However pricey. It was too bad they do not have a lunch specials on the weekend. They had $3 strawberry waffles which are smaller in portion, but at least I could ala carte it with something else. I want to try the Theo Au Gratin one time. Nice part I discovered today: Free WiFi read more

I love going to coras. One of the reasons why I like it is because of the healthy choices. Unfortunately, this time around was a horrible experience. 1) service was VERY slow. Our brunch took 2 hours to complete because of the service. I just couldn't believe it. 2) the portions were so small. I think they were running out of food so started to skimp out on the food. If you look at my pic, the bowl of yogurt was half full (if that). As the service was crap, I didn't want to wait to complain. I thought it would be ok, except when we were done, we were still hungry. FYI the kids meals were VERY VERY SMALL. My kids finished in 5 minutes and asked for seconds. 3) the dish I like the most is the Greek yogurt. That didn't happen because the ran out of both strawberries and Greek yogurt. I ended up getting the regular yogurt. Maybe that's the reason why there was so little. 4) waitress never came back to ask how thing were. We ran out of drinks while waiting for our food. Not a very good experience Overall may not go back except for the fact the food is very good read more

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We use to go to the Leslie/16th location but now we come to this location instead. Better service and quality of food. read more

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don't come here often but decided to go for breakfast. we were quickly seated seated and given a menu. the breakfast items here average at around $10-$15 which is pretty pricey compared to where I usually go but they do give big portions. I also got the regular sized kale mango smoothie the strawberry banana pancakes had 3 fluffy pancakes with fresh strawberries and bananas and some strawberry syrup. the dish looked aesthetically pleasing but the taste was just average nothing exceptional and was priced at around $13. 3/5 for the other dish I don't remember what it was called but it had a photo displaying it and included many ingredients. this one was very expensive being $$17. ir did include a lot of toppings like ham, bacon, eggs, fruits but all of it just tasted normal again, something I could easily make at home 3/5 the kale mango was a very small serving and the taste was alright, too much kale and too little mango. 3/5 overall Cora's is just average with the food decor and service. it's not really worth the price and there are so many better breakfast options that I wouldn't come again read more

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I come to this Cora's when I don't feel like being risky and trying out a new place. Cora's is consistent even though it is slightly pricier than most breakfast places. The only things I get here are: the eggs benny, the crepomelettes, and the skillets. Came here this morning to get their "eggs ben et dictine" with ham (you have the option to get 1, 2 or 3 eggs benny) and a mocchacino. The food was, as expected, but the mocchacino was just too sweet with no taste of coffee. It was basically a hot chocolate. My sister got the breakfast on waffles and requested a normal vs. cheddar waffle. The waffles were mushy and the sausages were mushy; hence why I stick with my usuals. The food came fast...our server got us everything we needed... it was a pleasant experience overall. The owner/manager looks quite intimidating and seems like he runs a tight ship. This location is also good for large groups. If you reserve, there's a nice "separate" room with windows that they set you up in. read more

Cora - Ham eggs ben et dictine with a mocchacino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Went here on a Sunday weekend around 10am and it was indeed packed. The reason? I'm not very sure to be honest. The first time a few years ago my boyfriend and I went here and we were unimpressed and didn't have a good review of this place. This time this visit reminded me of why I don't come here. We all ordered different things, but we were all "ehhh" about it. The pictures on the menu definitely made it look 10000% better and frankly it was almost like... A lie. I've said it before, but if you're going out to eat and you have the thought of "I could make this at home so dang easily," then it's not going to be a good time. Most of the food was sad looking and it was average breakfast food. I wouldn't give it such a low review but it was overpriced and pretty ridiculous when places offer breakfast specials at $4.99 and you're paying over $11 for basically the same thing here. Service was ok. It was a bit slow but it was just ok. I think it is the convenience of Cora's being the "franchise" breakfast place in the area which makes it packed at certain times. I would not come back again if I had other options but if I had to, it's an ok choice. read more

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A friend wanted to come here for his birthday so went with him for lunch. I got the 1990's special with cinnamon French toast with bacon, egg, and fruit while friends got an omlette a breakfast special. 1990's has that sweet and savory thing going on which works pretty well, the omlette is supposedly good too. Would go back again, staff was friendly and sang for my friends birthday. read more

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Hmmm, I always end up coming back time and time again, forgetting why I aways say I won't be back... #memoryofagoldfish If you are looking for a traditional bacon & eggs brekkie, this a good place to go! I end up getting the construction pretty much every time, which is a good one to go with if you're ever unsure of what to choose. They make that kinda stuff pretty standard each and every time. For some reason, I decided to pick something off the lunch menu: the Pulled Pork Mac 'n Cheese. Sounds amazing, right? Nah, was below average for sure! Not a strong flavour you come to expect from pulled pork at all! Also supposed to come with a salad (which they gave my home fries instead...), but it was essentially lettuce with no dressing and a couple strawberries! Did come with Chicken Noodle soup which was decent though. My brother also got the Panini off the lunch menu, and had the same expression I did... I had a free coffee, which was nice, but still pricey overall at about $40 for 3 people! Service isn't always the greatest, as they always seem to miss things and make mistakes. Decor also reminds of a kindergarten classroom with large, colourful pictures on the wall! Lol. A relatively small location to boot, I'd say go down the street to the other location if you insist on going. To Cora: until the next time I forget! read more

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Awesome atmosphere, Awesome menu, Awesome staff. Kale Mango Smoothie is a must. This is a must if you spending time in Markham, ON read more

I like Cora's. They do a lot of things right. Bottomless coffee tastes fine. It's diner coffee all right but it's not watery or tasteless. Menu selection is great. Got the standard big breakfasts with eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, the fruits, omelettes, covered most basis. Atmosphere is very bright, clean, brunchy- suburban style - aka not hipster and not trendy but family style. It's a bit pricey, each dish is about $8-10. I've tried many things on the menu and I would say everything tastes about a 3/5. Nothing exciting but glad to have them in town. read more

My family decided to go out for breakfast and Cora's was the first spot that came to mind. We were seated quickly. They were great to accommodate my aunt who has a mobility issue and rearranged some tables for us so that she had ease of dining. We were seated by the front window and it was a sunny day so that added to the ambiance of the space. The brightly coloured dining room was inviting and thankfully all the tables were level. There is nothing worse than dining on a table that tips. The waitress was quick to take drink orders (OJ, water, and coffee) and deliver them. She was also quick to take the breakfast orders (2 eggs benedict brie and mushrooms, one Cora's special, and Rosemary's Sunday). These orders took about 40 minutes to come to the table. We went for brunch around 11:30 and while the restaurant was full, there weren't people waiting so it wasn't that busy. Once the food arrived it was quite tasty. My other Aunt that was there received her Eggs Benedict with Brie and Mushrooms and the cheese was not melted and she felt that her eggs were under done, therefore the meal was not what she was expecting. We had to wait a few minutes for the waitress to return where she took away the meal and went to get a replacement. The manager arrived soon after the plate was taken, and we had clarification that the cheese is not always supposed to be melted, that there is no specific way to make eggs benedict. She apologised for the eggs being underdone. The new meal was brought quickly, and the manager returned to make sure it was to my Aunt's satisfaction. We finished up and the manager brought the bill to us informing us my Aunt's whole meal had been compensated 50% and she received a voucher for her next visit. All in all, the experience was good and we would likely return. read more

My partner and I decided to have lunch here because he was craving breakfast foods. We had been here a handful of times over the last 4 years and noticed that the service was just getting worse. When we arrived, there were 2 people in front of us. We must of waited 10 minutes before we were seated which was odd because there were so many open tables. We finally get seated and my partner orders a Gargantuan Feast with a water and I order a grapefruit juice with a 1 egg benny with homefries well done. Like I always have, I advised my server of my fruit allergies. From past experiences, I knew that they mainly served kiwi, melons and apples. So I started to advise that I was allergic to those but could have pineapple, strawberries and bananas. She cut me off and said "you can't just order what you like". I was stunned at the attitude. I explained that I understood where she was coming from but that because I had been here in the past, I figured it was easier to let her know what I could eat rather than the long list of things I couldn't. She jotted some notes down and went on her way. When the food arrived, to my surprise, a kiwi was on my plate and my well done home fries were buried under my partners bacon. I mentioned it to my server who could't muster up an apology and just said "oh I told them!". I was starving at this point and didn't want to make a fuss and just had my partner move it for me and I ate my home fries off this plate the entire lunch. When our toast arrived, she asked if I wanted peanut butter and jam which I replied yes. She said she'd be right back. She went on her way and started to serve other tables. When I saw her come back around it didn't seem like she remembered my request despite her asking me whether or not I wanted it. She apologized and brought it to us. At the end of our meal, we simply wanted to leave and requested for the bill. I went to the bathroom to come back to my partner advising that he realized the bill was wrong after paying it. I advised the server that we didn't have coffee which was $2.95. She tried to get the managers attention but ended up giving us $3.00 cash back instead. I believe $2.95 + tax is $3.33. Why were we cheated out of $0.33 cents? Eating out is a luxury and good service is not too much to ask for. We will not be coming back. read more

always love breakfast food, especially when it comes in crepe & waffle form. the place is bustling for a weekday morning at 11am; waitress was busy but friendly, service was good. the kids menu was sooo much simpler than the regular one, which may not be a bad thing, after all. chose the "bobby button" w/bacon, tomato, and cheese omlette inside, there were four--FOUR--large slices of crepe, with a little cup of fresh fruit on the side. they didn't look much at first, thin as the crepes were, but i was so full after two slices i could barely finish the rest (and i already gave one huge slice to my bf). now i know what they meant when they said "for hearty eaters...", duh. guess my dessert crepe (i intended to get the banana+choco one!) will have to wait now. bf had the ham & egg crepe wrap; for some reason the taste of it reminded me of mcdonald's egg mcmuffin, and my bf concurred. i guess i'm more used to crepes for desserts (sweet) than for meals (savory) to begin with. kiddo cousin loved her waffle topped with fresh fruit (and some milky sauce); her meal even came with a choice of juice, at some $5 only! ours, on the other hand, were more on the $8-10+/plate side, not including drinks. brunch or breakfast, this is the place for a good start of the day. looking to try their dessert crepe & waffles next time! ms. cora, come to america soon (she said she would), i'm so sick of IHOP!!! xD btw, they have locations all over toronto, maybe other cities in canada too. read more

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It was my first time eating here and I didn't have the best experience. All I can say is that my food took damn long. I came around 130 so not too busy as there were many empty seats around me. I ordered the strawberry pancakes and my boyfriend ordered the eggs benedict. 10 min go by after we placed our order and I notice pancakes on the counter just laying there, at this point I'm pretty excited because I'm about to eat....I was wrong. Another 15 minutes go by and at this point I'm wishing it isn't mine because who the hell wants cold pancakes, right !? Well turns out it was mine and was served a few more minutes along with my boyfriend breakfast whose plate was on the counter for 10 minutes waiting. Our plates were cold and not that appetizing, which sucks because I really wanted to like this place. However I gave it two stars just because our server was nice. read more