Went there for breakfast this morning and been really surprised even since pandemic is over for a couples months now even over a year I'd say all employees were wearing masks even tho they do offer really great and professional service. I got me the triple chocolate pancakes for breakfast with a smoothie strawberry banana which both were delicious. They made me full but not too full as some places sometimes you feel overloaded. Definitely would recommend that place if in the village for breakfast. Also service very quick and efficient. read more

Cora has been in the village awhile now. Had a nice breakfast with the kids a few years back, good food, but on the pricey side. read more

Cora - a food truck parked in front of a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Best place in Gay Village to have breakfast ! Everything is delicious here.. congrats to the owner and all the employees ! read more

The pancake was very different from the pictures on the menu, so that was surprising. The taste-wise, it was good/okay. The food serving was a little late than expected, but servers were really nice. read more

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I had their early special and it was lively! The blueberry pancakes were fabulous made with fresh luscious blueberries and large pancakespancakes. They were pretty buttery tasting so only syrup was added. It came with 2 eggs of your choice, toast, tomato slices and bottomless cup of coffe . It's $10 for the whole deal. Great service, nice ambience, very clean place. Typo early special was lovely! Bottomless cup of coffee. Will return. This Cora is in Best Western Hotel in Montreal. read more

The best breakfast place you can ever imagine yourself is this one. Any varieties of favourite breakfast options are offered in here: eggs, omelettes, pancakes, crepes, fruits, bacon, sausages, oatmeal, fruit jams and never ending coffees The presentation of every other dish is beautifully accomplished, which makes it even more appetizing. I prefer the traditional English breakfast options they have, but if you want to eat something more modern, there are a few updates to try such as a "breakfast burger". The staff is very professional, friendly and willing to help any time you need. Menu is available in both English and French. read more

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What a joke! Five people in the kitchen, YES 5, plenty of servers. Over ONE hour still no western omelette. Serious service and management issues! No coffee refill, servers doing NOTHING. The Quebec Way! So sad! read more

Three words: basic diner food. If you are looking for the Denny's of Montreal, this is it. We were looking for crepes near our place of stay and this place popped up. I had the cheddar crepe with sausages, bacon, and eggs. It was essentially a quesadilla with hot links, microwave bacon, and powdered eggs. None of it had much flavor. One saving grace was the service. Our waiter was an absolute peach. read more

This establishment is the home away from home. We ventured out on our last day in the city to fuel up for the long commute home. With a menu full of classic breakfast and brunch cuisine - they even have quite a few riffs to improve on the classics. The layout had you sitting where you had privacy - even in such an open space. It was clean and well maintained. The food was delicious, and the portions are hearty. The staff are incredibly friendly - speaking both French and English. Service was prompt and polite. This is certainly a place to go with friends, family or out with your significant other. You won't be disappointed, and it is one stop that we plan to return to our our next adventure in Montréal. read more

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Many reviews say that the waiter forgot something, apologized and brought it out. They are rating this too high and being far too kind. Food was lost and then some. If you want forgotten food, cold stuff lukewarm and warm stuff cold, feel greasy later, and take too long to get it all done then go here. If you are looking for breakfast or brunch, go elsewhere. This location near UQAM isn't in the greatest area to start, with a large number of homeless people around. The restaurant was very warm and loud. Sit away from the door as there is a massive draft. Regardless of my thoughts on the area, this was perhaps the worst service I have had in a while. We waited for probably 10 minutes for service. The waiter we eventually got was nice but seemed very very rushed. I'm not sure why, because my main complaint is that the servers crowded in the back of the restaurant chatting with each other, only occasionally coming around to clean a table. Service was lousy. The drinks were very small, warm, and honestly the Orange Juice was the best thing I would have that morning. I made a mistake in being too adventurous on my food. I got the Morning Hot Dogs with hollandaise sauce. I desperately hope no one has this as their first hollandaise sauce, because it looked like cheese whiz (which would have been better) and felt like toothpaste. All of that was cold. The waiter on two occasions forgot my scrambled eggs (I ordered in both English and French); I never got the eggs in the end. My girlfriend got an omelette. I think that was borderline okay. It was overcooked and greasy. The side of fruit was warm but tasty. We were seated next to a rowdy table of that broke a few dishes and condescending. The staff and their management in most restaurants would address this, but this staff snickered and paid it no mind. Now I wanted to leave at this point, because I just felt gross. But Cora wasn't done. We waited a while for our waiter, at one point I even stood up to try and eye him. Finally he appeared, turning what I hoped to be a quick enjoyable predictable brunch into an hourlong affair, and a terrible aftertaste. I left a low tip which is uncommon in Quebec. I have had years of IHOP and Denny's; many Quebecers in the suburbs similarly like Chez Cora. I would just recommend going to a classic local diner, local greasy spoon like McGill Pizza (awesome breakfast), or one of the nicer brunch spots like L'Avenue. If you are dying for that classic Chez Cora/IHOP/Denny's/breakfast chain experience, go to a different location. read more

Cora is fantastic for breakfast. It is a fast growing Quebec restaurant chain for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is the bomb. They service fresh crepes with all types of fresh fruits and berries. I had crepes with filled with honey and sweet creme topped with a ton of red raspberries. So good. Cute waiters here, as this location is in the heart of the gay village. I have also been to the one in Victoriaville. read more

After an absence of three years (pandémie), I wasn't sure what I would find when I returned to the Village. But Cora was still there, always a welcoming spot for good food and friendly service. I like their menu because everything comes with fruit--eggs, French toast, tuna melt, you name it. It's tasty, satisfying, and healthy. It's good to come "home" to that. Hats off to a server taking care of who knows how many people in two languages with a smile! read more

Cora's might be the same across the board but loved the service at this one. And God knows good service in Montreal is NOT a given. Enjoy! read more

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This has been my favourite Cora's location so far. The fruit was fresh, the service was courteous and attentive and the gluten free option was delicious. read more

Cora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Let's start with a story... The experience first started in Montreal in search of the best breakfast... I was in Montreal for a work conference and Rice Bucket came to join me over the weekend for a mini vacation. We were on a mission to find the best brunch in Montreal. The concierge recommended Cora's in Du Village (aka The Gay Village) along Rue Ste-Catherine Est. We did our research and Cora's had raving reviews. Little did we realize that Cora's was 10 long blocks away from the hotel... We walked the 'East Hastings' of Montreal, we saw cathedrals, poverty, two guys fighting over a backpack, another lying on the side of the street... slightly intrigued yet slightly nervous... Light came on the other side of the tunnel when we arrived Cora's. The place is filled of sunshine (literally sunny logo, yellow decor and cheerful staff)... The food is tasty and the egg is truly incredible with so many variations to a hearty breakfast - egg benny, omelette, crepes, waffles; you name it! The portions are huge! Most entrees comes with toast (pre-buttered, and a choice of sourdough, whole grain, white, etc... )... sometimes, you just don't feel like pancakes! Spinach and Cheddar Omelette Omelette made with bacon, ham, sausages, Frankfurters, bologna, spinach, green onions, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, green peppers, mushrooms and Cheddar, served with roasted potatoes and toast. Eggs Ben et Dictine Two poached eggs on an English muffin covered with Hollandaise sauce, served with roasted potatoes and fresh fruit. The ironic part was this experience was that Dave discovered later at night, Cora's wasn't a stand-alone diner; but was a chain with a franchises all over Canada and one located in Coquitlam (less than 10min walk from home!!) ... oh, irony, how I love you! So... we occasionally return to Cora's not just for a hearty delish brunch but also for nostalgic reasons... sometimes for a good laugh... Apparantely, if you go to Cora's website there was some madness to our adventure... The adventure began in May 1987, when Cora bought a small diner in Montreal's Saint Laurent district. After just a few months of operation, Cora changed the diner mission, making breakfasts her specialty. Combining fruit, cheese, cereal, omelettes, crepes and French toast, culinary magician Cora started a whole new breakfast concept in Quebec. Ham & Swiss Cheese Omelette Omelette made with ham and swiss cheese, served with roasted potatoes and toast. 10 Star - Egg in a Skillet au Gratin Skillet with an egg on a bed of potatoes, served with fresh fruit and toast. Bacon, ham, sausages, Frankfuters, bologna, spinach, green onions, tomatoes, onions, red/green peppers, mushrooms and cheddar. They have daily smoothie specials - today's was mango, pineapple and banana! The table next to us had the bagel with smoked salmon, served with a heaping pile of fruit which looked absolutely amazing and also a cinnamon brioche made French Toast served with an egg, bacon and also more fruits. I guess I know what to order next time I (we) return... au reviour! p.s. come early because this place gets really busy, esp on the weekends! p.p.s. their coffee is apparently more expensive than a Stabucks grande drip coffee... read more

Great location, fast and friendly service, delicious (very LARGE sized portions!) food, great value for what you get. I got the chocolate and banana crepe - fantastic, about what you would get at a creperie. Plenty leftovers for the next morning - still just as good. Highly recommend for cheap breakfast or brunch! read more

Cora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I loved this place. My boyfriend and I went here for late breakfast before the Pride Parade, and we arrived just in time to miss a big rush. I got one of their savoury crepes and my boyfriend got blueberry pancakes. A generous portion of various fresh fruits came with my meal. The crepes were yummy, and I liked the sausages that filled them. My boyfriend devoured his entire meal and remarked how good the place was. My boyfriend also go a yogurt-based strawberry milkshake, which he finished within a few minutes of its arrival. I had a little taste of it, and it was divine. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient, and that's fine. I would have liked it if she checked with us more often, but the place was getting busy, so I would give her a pass on this one. The interior decor was okay -- eccentric, but also obviously from a chain restaurant. I'd go back here just for the fresh food alone.... read more

Really enjoyed breakfast here. It's a lot of food with good selection. Basically, it's a slightly upscale Denny's - reliable, a bit overpriced, basic level of service. read more

Great food served in a good atmosphere. Very generous breakfast portions and the service is friendly. Reasonable prices as well. Highly recommended! read more

Great experience. Sometimes the experience at other Cora's locations can be disappointing, not here! Service was good and food was warm and tasty! I recommend this spot! read more

I have been to Cora restaurants before and this one pretty much fit the bill. We went here because it was the first breakfast place we happened across and it was warm and inviting. The place is cheerful and the staff were friendly and helpful---always offering coffee or water refills. The great thing about Cora's is the fruit is always plentiful--you will definitely get some of your daily servings here. The crepes are big and full--I especially like their cream sauce. The savoury dishes have fairly large portions as well. I always feel the tables are a bit too close together at Cora's and this location was no different. Overall a good experience though. read more

SO good! The Gigi omelette (egg whites with veggies and goat cheese, served w gluten free bread and fruit) blew away any other breakfast dish I've had in a very long time. read more

Cora - Pretty smoothie! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Went here for breakfast with the boyfriend. Great service, the waffle I ordered was huge with lots of fruit, but I wasn't impressed. The price for two was reasonable. If you want breakfast later in the morning, this place isn't that bad. read more

Cora - Waffle with fresh fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We were greeted immediately upon arrival; ordered mango kale smoothie; eggs Benedict with seasonal fruits & roasted potatoes; savory crepes with sunny side up eggs, ham, bacon strips & seasonal fruits; spent $37.54 Canadian dollars between 2(two) patrons. Diner & restrooms are clean. Our server, Dianny, speaks English & French; promptly obtained our orders; patient; courteous & attentive. There are comfortable booth seats indoor; cozy & welcoming atmosphere & decor. Short wait & preparation times. Cold foods were served cold & hot food items were served hot. Everything was fresh, cooked to order & delicious. We recommend chez Cora for quality dining experience @ affordable price. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. Pancakes were loaded with blueberries, and eggs were fresh. Coffee was included, but since I drink Diet Coke, I had to pay extra. Very similar to Denny's in the states. Wait staff was attentive and pleasant read more

Best breakfast ever. Although, the cinnamon bread was a bit burnt, it still tasted great. They have the freshest fruit and delicious jams. Their bacon was pretty good as well. This is NOTHING compared to IHOP. I usually get a weird aftertaste with IHOP pancakes but not with the food here. Although, there was a bit of a wait, it was totally worth it. I don't remember the name of the item I ordered, but it came with cinnamon bread, an egg (that was rather small), bacon and fresh fruit. It was very filling and all around delicious. I tried my bf's crepes and although I can understand how they can be rubbery, they were not overly sweet like the ones I've eaten in America. I would def. come back again! read more

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Ewwww.... this place is NOT so good. Rubbery crepes, overcooked everything, SUPER sweet fruit toppings. Big, ridiculous menus... It's like IHOP but in Canada. The food quality is REAL bad. Stick with bagels for breakfast if you're in Montreal. Or coffee and croisant. read more

Great spot in the village. Friendly staff, even though they forgot our cutlery. The portions are huge. And the view of St Catherine St is awesome. read more

Fun menu and good food, it was nice for a quick breakfast. I got a crepeomlete(eggs, spinach, and cheddar wrapped in a crepe and covered in hollandaise) and it tasted good. The service was prompt but the waitress seemed a bit reluctant to speak english to us. The presentation was very neat though, the towers of cut fruit looked incredible! For a local-seeming chain it is definitely a good choice read more

Good stuff. The service was a little slow although the eggs Benedict was very good. The hot sauce tastes very good.

With so many better breakfast places to go to in the city, there's no reason to go to Quebec's version of Denny's. Okay, it's better than Denny's but the food is greasy, the place is dirty, and it's overpriced. Luke B.'s review hit the nail on the head except not everything is overcooked - the two times I've eaten there, the potatoes were practically raw. People don't seem to mind though since there's often lineups on weekends. read more

Nice atmosphere, meh service. My friends and I came here twice in the last 3 days as our hotel is just nearby. Seating was quick, we got water quickly as well, however, we ordered drinks before food and didn't receive them until after our food was on the table. Despite this, they were out of chocolate milk and they neglected to bring cream to the table, we had to get it from an empty table by ourselves. Water was not refilled until just before leaving, neither was our coffee after we got it. Food was good, some the eggs around the outside were a little cold but tasted good. The owner should really consider hiring more staff during morning and brunch. read more

Meh. That about sums up my feelings about Cora. It's interior is bright, the servers are cheery, but the food is a letdown. Bacon was charred and the crepes were poorly done. The two eggs weren't bad, over easy. The coffee was decent too. However, for breakfast, there are better options. read more

Chez Cora is an awesome option for gluten free breakfast, I found gluten free breakfast hard to come by in Montreal. Loved the outdoor seating, free coffee and gluten free bread! Good portion sizes so brunch filled me up until 5pm ish. read more

(I'm a tourist in Montreal from Los Angeles) Magnificent, warm and friendly service for our big family! The food is absolutely perfect, huge portions, and beautifully garnished! We were treated so well as we were assured a quick table as the owner, Lino, saw we were waiting outside and it was raining, he brought us in with a smile. Michel was so energetic, friendly and wore a bright smile on his face as he made sure our table had everything it needed! Thank you for making our travels memorable. Cheers! read more

I'm rating this location over all a 3 for service but the food and the presentation was excellent. I had the fruit cup with a bagel, a cup of tea (water was Luke warm), a glass of orange juice. I was told at another location that Cora's has access to a Florida orange grove for their juice (it's not fresh squeezed though). read more

The food was good and service great. I ate there twice during my vacation and enjoyed both meals.

Very disappointing service and food overall, I really think the management...or the entire Chez Cora's corporate executive team needs to check out what Allo Mon Coco is doing, it's not so difficult to find out why the other major chain is demolishing them. Chez Cora does not serve fresh high quality fruit, and when it looks "ok" it's tasteless. You really need to start controlling the quality of the fruit gets into your kitchen. Second: the service. I'm patient towards newer servers that are learning, but at least put someone monitor them to make sure they are doing their job right. We were never served cutlery, no coffee refills, no water, no napkins, no condiments. Everytime we ask for those items we did not get them, we had to walk over the counter. The more experienced waiter came over giving us an attitude. The type of attitude you are willing to ignore when you are in a place that serves excellent food, but sadly, this is not the type. read more

This place is delicious! And, best of all, when they say "fresh fruit" on the menu, they actually mean fresh fruit! I am from New York and I am used to all fruit usually tasting pretty much the same at restaurants. But here, each kind of fruit tastes like it should. And, the crepes are to die for. I am going to visit Montreal again in a couple weeks and will definitely be paying a visit to Chez Cora! Plus it is fairly inexpensive, which is good if you are on a budget. And, this location in the gay part of town, is very safe and clean. It is also within a couple blocks of the bus station, making it a very convenient stop for travellers. read more

Very pleasant dining experience. We sat outside on a Sunday morning, and enjoyed everything.