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    3.4 (86 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    4 jam for 8 toast

    3 strikes you're out. 3rd visit in the last ~18 and everything gets worse every time, the food was all either burnt or undercooked, service practically none existent. Had to flag down another server just to get one single coffee refill near the end of the meal. The penny pinching at this location is absolutely frightening and I will never be returning. Sign out front advertising cocktails, walk in to find out they're unlicensed. Server had no idea about any of their other hot beverages aside from the regular coffee. Save yourself the money and time and avoid this place at all costs unless you want your pancakes with a side of a migraine.

    Blueberry pancakes scrambled eggs bacon and home fries
    David J.

    Four of us had a fantastic breakfast with an incredible variety of options. All the choices were delicious with beautiful presentations. Service was friendly and excellent. Highly recommend by all of us.

    My eggs Benny that cost me 20 fucking dollars

    I don't mind Cora's, always been okay. But this time was a disgrace. Food came cold, potatoes were burnt, my boyfriend got a "lil scoop" of eggs. This is straight up sad and poor service.

    Tracy C.

    "A good breakfast is the good beginning of the day" First time I knew this breakfast brunch restaurant was few years ago back in Halifax. It was the smiling sunny logo that attracted to me. I think one of the signature dishes was the waffle, that comes with a lot of fruit. The price is also with good value. If the rainy weather upset you, please come to Cora to treat yourself with a good brunch, it must can cheer you up for the day :)))))

    Jo Construction!
    Julia L.

    Cora's has always been my favourite place for brunch! They have such a great variety of choices (both sweet & savoury) & it's always so hard for me to choose what I want to eat. Their portions are pretty big too - I definately don't eat lunch after having brunch at coras. I ordered Jo Construction & it was delicious! Their service is great & when I came there was a huge line up of people waiting to eat! I'm thankful that my friends had already got me a table! I will say that parking is a little more difficult because there's only street parking and spring garden / surrounding area is known for difficult parking.

    Ham basic breakfast
    Robin W.

    I always enjoy my visits to Cora's for the basic breakfast specials. This visit I tried the lunch menu and I give them 5** on the vegetable skillet. Nice assortment of vegetable, cooked hot and delicious. Those potato's are heavenly. The salad was great with the tomato basil dressing. My dining partner enjoyed the "Construction" breakfast to the fullest. Also love that just by checking in we got FREE smoothies!! :)

    Courtney M.

    Head to Cora's if you want a consistently tasty breakfast, with lots of options, at albeit, a slightly inflated price. I personally head to Cora's when I wake up craving their spinach and cheddar omelet. This comes with a side of hash browns, toast and fruit! You literally won't be hungry for the rest of the day at Cora's so I guess that makes it more of an economical option. Just try to stop yourself before you reach the bloated phase. That's the only problem with Cora's; there's so much of everything! This particular location is always packed so head in after lunch or very early. Be prepared to wait in line. This place is a well oiled machine though, so don't expect to wait long. Be sure to ask about the daily fruit cocktail!

    Dresden
    Ruth D.

    This is a favorite early weekday morning breakfast spot for my husband and I. The food is great with a huge list of options, from the traditional eggs to crepes and waffles. The chocolate brioche French toast that was ordered at the next table looked amazing. I was almost tempted to ask total strangers for a bite. And why do I love it early in the morning? Well...1.)hardly any other place downtown is open that early. 2) It's consistently great - food and service, 3) it's always too packed for us on the weekend.

    Joshua Y.

    They are the only ones downtown who do what they do. That gives them an extra star. Sure, their food is about average, but their food selection for breakfast and brunch beats anything else I have found downtown. Their staff are pleasant although there seems to be a mix between experienced and rookie at this restaurant. So it makes for a lack of consistency with service quality. But the food is a lot of fun! You can have a healthy or not so healthy meal and still enjoy yourself! I don't know about you, but whenever I want to eat unhealthy food but decide to eat healthy, I never find healthy food that would taste as good as the unhealthy food I've wanted. Still following me? But at Cora's, I don't have that problem. Even their healthy food choices are really good. And I don't miss eating bad food once the plate of fun, good tasting, healthy food is placed in front of me. I suggest trying any and all of the crepes they have! But their standard American style breakfast is really good and everything you'd expect. Sausage, bacon, eggs and thick toast. I'm a sucker for the traditional, and they have it there. The restaurant in general hasn't lost its food quality. The service is still good but losing its consistency. Cora's is in a great location downtown and they also have free Wi-Fi! So I am a fan, but a cautious one, watching closely and hoping that there isn't a decline in the future. For now, on this day, at this time, definitely head to Cora's for breakfast or brunch. You won't be disappointed!

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    Portions are large and food is delicious and fresh. Each order came with delightfully and whimsically cut fruit

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    It was ok coffee was tasteless and not hot Cora special ok nice place nice servers but not great.sadly I would have preferred a mcmuffin

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    The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
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