The good: Right by the beach! The bad: Service was pretty rough (I went in on a Friday morning when it was seemingly slow). Food is fine but nothing to write home about. I probably won't give Cora's another shot but maybe I caught them on a bad day! read more

The location is cute and they have it decorated nicely. You barely remember that you are sitting next to the curb and busy street. I ordered the Caprese omelet and immediately I was disappointed. I have a pet peeve about basil. For $24 I got a few strings, literally a few thin strings, of basil. That does not make it a Caprese. Basically, the meal was okay, the coffee was okay, and I feel I paid WAY too much for what I received. I don't see myself going back there. Service was nice and polite. read more

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Breakfast for our first day of vacation! My husband found this cute little place! They say us outside on a covered patio, lovely weather so it was perfect! I loved the fresh roses on each table! They had so much to choose from on the menu! My husband and son got the traditional eggs, bacon, potatoes, and blueberry pancakes Orange juice that tasted like out was fresh squeezed there! Delicious My daughter got the asparagus soup of the day, and my older son and I got the tortilla soup! So the tortilla soup was freaking great! We both loved it! My daughter said how wonderful hers was with every bite!! The pancakes were so fresh and delicious with the side of fluffy eggs it was perfect! Now it was a little pricy, but what could you expect so close to the beach!! Went to the restroom and it was such a shock to see additional seating and a whole other kitchen decorated so beautifully! I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for fresh good size portions and friendly service!! read more

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Great service, staff, food and very professional. Love the GM Gilby! I have been coming here for 12 years and never disappoints. A little taste of Cabo 5 read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - The best house-made tomato soup (with a kick) I've ever had. And the fresh lime margarita. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Went in for breakfast. Had the blueberry muffin, oatmeal, and two coffees. Obviously we didn't order anything crazy, just weren't hungry like that but the menu looked great and everyone else's food looked great as it came out. Coffee was excellent and I'm picky about my lattes. Cute little spot off the street with vines and nice patio. Staff was wonderful and attentive. read more

First of all the name does not necessarily reflect all the cuisine that is available. There are a number of gourmet Spanish and Mexican food choices here. We ordered the Spanish tortilla and the fish tacos. They were both delicious! The seating is comfortable and the place charming. The service was friendly and fairly prompt. My only complaint was the portions were a bit small for the price point, as the fish were small pieces covered in a lot of shredded lettuce so it looked like more than it really was..other than that critique we had a good experience. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is such a cute spot with great service. The place has easy parking in the back. It has very charming outdoor seating. I enjoyed their breakfast burrito! read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Horrible service ! Charged me 7 $ for a nasty coffee and yelled at me middle of the store bc I asked if my regular coffee is ready yet. You would think for 7 $ coffee you can get a decent service ! I don't recommend this place , also smells awful! The man working here very rude , just yelled at another costumer also and told him to leave . read more

The shop was pretty much empty as we strolled in at 1pm. The vibe was perfect, chill interior with nice art decorating the outside sheltered area I got a Greek egg with spinach and yoghurt. I didn't expect much but this was SO GOOD. Eggs were perfect over easy, and the yoghurt added a nice tang to the mouthful. Bread was sublime, soft inside but nice and toasted outside, butter spread well and the remaining oil, yoghurt and egg from the main dish provided the perfect dip Service was friendly, though I think this is quite pricey for what it is, keeping it from a 5 star from me. Definitely worth popping by read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Update: Originally my review was 5 stars but I soon realized afterwards that my decaf coffee was not decaf. I am very sensitive to caffeine. I asked if they had decaf and they said yes but it doesn't seem that way. Based on other reviews it's not the first time this mistake has been made. If you're like me definitely double check before drinking! Original review: I've been wanting to check out this beachside coffee shop for quite a while since I always pass by on bike rides. The staff greeted me and were super friendly. I came 30 min before closing but they were still cooking up meals and since I had my bike with me I opted for a croissant and coffee to-go. The croissant was warmed up for me and very buttery and flaky!! The coffee was the perfect amount of sweetness - I ordered a decaf vanilla latte. Their patio is super nice if you want to dine in. It is covered and has a cute design. Prices are higher than expected but probably because of the high rent for the area!! I have nothing bad to say! It was a great experience and I'd love to come back to have a hot meal!! read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Croissant and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Ricardo was an amazing waiter! He gave great recommendations and service. They have lattes, coffees, and any type of breakfast food you could want. I got the bruschetta poached egg with prosciutto and it was Devine. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Bruschetta Poached Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place was all outside seating and it was cold today. The fresh squeeze orange juice and fresh made berries jam were very good and went well with my breakfast. They were starting to get busy so we got there early enough to get out the way as people started coming in droves. The gentleman serving was super nice and eloquently described all the dishes we asked about. read more

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味道非常好！ 而且份量很足，最让我经验的 是PANCAKE，是我10年来吃的最好吃的一种！ 我和孩子两个人，他没有过度营销，告诉我们2个足够了！我们吃的非常开心，等我们要离开的时候店里的客人就要满了！ 美国餐意大利墨西哥餐都有 我觉得COFFE不是很惊艳，餐食太棒了 read more

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I placed a carry out order and waited while they prepared. The food was high quality and delicious. My husband was very impressed with the hamburger. The individual who helped me was very professional and kind. Wish I had known about it sooner during our stay in Santa Monica. read more

My husband and my sister in law stumbled upon this place in Santa Monica and we were so impressed with their coffee and their pastries! The employees were really nice too and very accommodating! I can't wait to come back and try their breakfast burritos! The place is so cute! Its very lowkey and they have dining options as well :) read more

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Sneaky good breakfast spot... wait... not good. Great. Huevos rancheros (add chorizo) is your go-to. Quiet. Sleepy. Good service. A winner in so many ways read more

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Great friendly service. Ambiance is cute. Excited to try more of their menu the next time I'm here. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Smoked salmon bagel with Burrata - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The place looks cozy and the menu has a lot of options, but unfortunately, the food does not match the price. For $26 you get a small bagel, two slices of tomato and three slices of salmon. The coffee was just awful it was made from a filter. My stars are for the place and the atmosphere only. read more

Great little outdoor spot in Santa Monica (w parking in the back!) came for Sunday brunch and service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious--had the egg white burrito w red and green sauce. Will definitely be back. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - a rusted sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The real deal! Great food, service and ambience. If you want a local vibe, relaxed, and cozy, this is the place.

I had excellent huevos rancheros on one visit and a delicious Mexican omelette with egg whites on a subsequent visit. My meals were perfect both times. I definitely recommend their Mexican dishes. I am giving five stars because of the food. The price of my meals, however, was high in my opinion, but that is true of so many establishments in Santa Monica. Nearly all of the seating is outside, but in a nicely secluded hideaway from the street. Overhead heaters helped out nicely on the two cool mornings I was there. The name of the restaurant is Cora's Coffee Shoppe. But, don't let the Coffee Shoppe fool you. The two meals I had could easily be served in a fancy restaurant. And, the atmosphere with white table cloth and roses on the tables in a nice hideaway from the street added to the charm and great breakfasts I had. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Huevos Rancheros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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We ate here a couple times during COVID. The outdoor eating area was cute and well spaced. Food was pretty good with the usual breakfast items often with a Mexican twist. I quite enjoyed the carne asada plate and the huevos rancheros. Fresh OJ was good but costly. My wife enjoyed her burrata caprese omelet but I thought it needed a little more flavor. It's also called Capo Cantina now and is probably the outdoor seating for Capo at night. Would definitely return again for breakfast when in the area. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Burrata Caprese Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Cora's is the best. One of the greatest assets to Santa Monica. It takes a dinner next door at their other restaurant Capo to fully appreciate the value of Cora's. The servers here are all friendly, the food is great and the value for high quality ingredients is all there. THEY ARE OPEN ON MONDAYS - don't know why Yelp says they aren't. read more

The service here was terrible. No refills, no service. We waited over 40 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, the $20 pancake stack was disappointing to say the least. The pancakes didn't even come close to what they advertised online--no way these were the pancakes I saw. Honestly, I've had better pancakes at IHOP for less than half the price. The total final was outrageous for what we got, especially considering how mediocre the experience was. I'm used to tourist traps, but this was on another level. Next time, I'll pick a place with an actual beach view if I'm paying these prices. read more

Cara's Coffee Shoppe is the kind of place you wish was on every corner. The coffee is excellent smooth, flavorful, and clearly made with care and the pastries and breakfast bites are just as thoughtful. Nothing feels mass-produced; everything has that homemade, quality feel. The service is warm and genuine. Even during the morning rush, the team keeps things moving with a smile. It's the kind of place where they remember your order after a few visits, which always makes it feel a little extra special. The shop itself has a cozy, welcoming vibe with little details that give it personality. Whether you're posted up with a laptop or catching up with a friend, it's an easy space to settle into. Tip for new customers: Try one of the seasonal drinks they're always creative without being overly sweet. And if you see the breakfast sandwich on the board, don't think twice it's a crowd favorite for a reason. read more

Excellent service from very friendly staff. Appreciated the recommendations and the food itself was great. Outdoor seating is enjoyable and plenty of space. read more

This is one of my go to places when I'm in town. This popular restaurant has excellent food in an inviting outdoor patio surrounded by vines. The food is consistently delicious and plenty of it. We often go for breakfast. For those looking for gluten free, items aren't marked. However, the very helpful wait staff guides you on what to order. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Omelette with refried beans, rice and tortilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here on Monday, waited for about 10 minutes and got seated. The wait here isn't too and. It's super cute with the vine and flowers. The staffs were nice as well. The regular breakfast (4/5) Burrata caprese omelette (5/5) - so good! Coffee and cappuccino are just basic, I would skip it. Overall, a good breakfast place and people usually eat and go they don't stay too long. I would come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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My family and I cole to Santa Monica every summer and we always have breakfast at Cora's at least once. We've been going there for 5 years and we e never been disappointed. Today I ordered my usual espresso drink and asked for it to be made with nf milk. My drink was definitely not nonfat. I asked 3 times if it was and was told yes, but when you are an avid coffee drinker, your taste buds don't fail you. I only post this for the owner as a small business owner should know how his/her employees are doing. Otherwise, I highly recommend this place - fantastic food! read more

This place is great. Food, coffee, and staff are fantastic... and we loved the ambiance.

I've never been to Antarctica before but it was a good view of the people walking upside down. I ate a churro. Paul was chill, he treated treat me very nice. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - California pizza kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I ordered the breakfast special Chicken Enchiladas. Do these look like chicken enchiladas? No? Well this is Cora's version of chicken enchiladas. No melted cheese, more like a weak version of an egg burrito for 15 bucks. Presentation gets a thumbs down too. You're better off just getting a better, less expensive breakfast burrito somewhere else, or getting some real enchiladas. Wasn't even tasty. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Name that food! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great little cafe right by the beach. Prompt friendly service. I had the Huevos Rancheros with added carnitas and it was super good. It's not cheap but you are right by the beach so I don't think the prices are out of line. Great brunch! Will return! read more

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This is my go-to restaurant when I'm in the mood for Huevos Rancheros as their's can't be beat. My husband tries different breakfast dishes and has always been happy with whatever he's ordered but I can't be bribed to NOT get Cora's Huevos Rancheros since this always satisfies my craving :) The service is always good, the wait staff makes me feel comfortable and at-home, and I have nothing to complain about. read more

Food delish one of my favorite breakfast spots. Service friendly and fast. Ambiance cozy beachy diner. read more

Incredible spot!!!!! Cannot wait to come back-first class in every way possible!!!! Had the breakfast burrito-fire!!! read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We happened upon this place at the end of our morning walk and I was hungry for breakfast- What Luck!! The food at Cora's was good enough to make us forget that our waiter disappeared more than Cris Angel during his magic shows.... (His co-workers got us things like coffee, etc...) I had the chorizo quesadillas and my wife had her go-to: a breakfast burrito. We shared, so I can legit say both entrees were outstanding. The chorizo was so good, and the burrito might be the best I've ever had... Would go back for sure - check it out! read more

We stopped by here just for coffee to go -- they were so friendly and fast & they also gave us some pastries on the house! Will be returning for a proper brunch read more

#covidtimesreview The good: servers wear full covid wear, they are bilinguals, the ambiance is rustic and open space so it feels really nice. Prices are about anywhere else in LA, see many attached. They can customize your food to whatever you want. Food was very tasty and fresh. Bathrooms are super clean and wheelchair accessible, they have both women and man. The not so good: Seating is limited about specially for large groups, 2-4 people is ok, but they have only about 8 tables. It's right next to the road in construction so from time to time you can get some loud noises and winds. The verdict: it's a really cute place to try, specially if your group it's between 2 and 4 people. read more

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Upon exiting the train platform to Santa Monica I walked left and discovered this amazing place. The service is as impeccable as the tastes of this awesome menu. The coffee strong and the egg white burrito was zesty and made with the complexity of New Mexican cuisine. Incredible spot. I'll be back for sure as it's an experience to be savored. Thank you Miguel for your hospitality. read more

Cora's Coffee Shoppe - Egg White Burrito. Yum. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California