Cora's breakfast provides variety of choices from crepes to French toast and etc. their smoothie has unique flavor with yogurt which is great and savory. Bacon is bit of greasy though read more

Cora's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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A lot of my friends have issues with Cora's so I don't get to go there often. They think it is too expensive. I, on the other hand, think of it as more of a brunch spot rather than a breakfast place. Let's be serious, how often at home do you make yourself a crepe with banana's and nutella and call it breakfast? Good for you if you do, I probably want to be your friend, but at my house breakfast is usually granola and yogurt or peanut butter and banana on toast! Cora's isn't your every weekend brunch spot. I could see it getting tiring if it was! I go sporadically, and always as a last minute decision (or a 2am the night before decision when I get a text from my cousin saying 'wanna go to Cora's for breakfast!?'). If you are like me, you don't even know what you are ordering, you just look at the pretty pictures and point and say 'ooooh I want!' The only reason it doesn't get five stars in my book is because it isn't perfect for me. This is no fault of the owners, managers, servers or even other customers. It is my personal opinion: There are always a lot of small children. I have nothing against kids, I have nieces and nephews that I love. But they are unpredictable and when there are 10-20 in the room, more than one is going to cry, run around under the servers feet, throw their bottle or scream loudly. Some people may enjoy this, I do not. I like to savour my beautiful arrangement of food and coffee with the polite banter of my friends. My recommendation: Close your eyes, wave your finger around the menu in a cicle and count to ten. Wherever it lands, that is what you should order! read more

The food was great and the fruit was fresh. Almost all of the plates come with fruit, some with a lot of fruit of different varieties. This was what I liked the most, especially since we had our baby with us. The fruit was great to feed him and gives you a healthy meal when going out to eat. I got the chicken melt, which was fresh with big chunks of chicken and not too mayonnaisey like a lot of places. My wife got the cheese and apple crepe, which was also very good. We decided on a smoothy since we had a free coupon and it was fantastic as well. The service was also good, very friendly and helpful. read more

Very cheery place. Almost to cheery for my taste. The menu offered a good selection and lots of fruit options. I had the crepes and french toast combo with fruit and cream. It was good---nothing great or special. My bf had the crepe stuffed with western omelet topped with hollandaise. It was pretty good--not great but good enough to eat. Prices are reasonable and the portions are good sized. Good concept but average food. Note: It's tough to find a breakfast spot in Halifax on a weekday morning. Hence how we ended up at Cora's. read more

I first discovered Cora's while living in Montreal, and was happy enough to find they exist in the HRM. The food is good, but the fruit can take over the plate a bit. It's a good, solid place read more

So I was going to Corus with my family for breakfast I thought it was going to be a fun time but when I got there I learned it wasn't. First I ordered eggs Benedict my English muffin and Bacon were burnt also the potatoes they came with the plate were burnt my hollandaise sauce was mayonnaise and it was absolutely disgusting all of my families potatoes were burnt and I did not have a good time at all read more

By now, this is an established presence in downtown Halifax, drawing folks from the suburbs into the downtown core for breakfast or brunch. Cora's does breakfast excellently, without reservation. Their menu is constant and not subject to the whim of the chef, ensuring you can order your favourite every time. From eggs to waffles, everything at Cora's is served piping fresh to your table in relatively short order. The fruit salad is wonderful, featuring both seasonal and imported fruits. I know I've said it before, but you absolutely have to try the crétons. read more

We came here for a quick lunch since it is near the Citadel area. Cute diner with moderately slow service. We got the April 89 crepe (fruit and custard) which was somewhat ordinary and the beef melt panini, which had some flavor. Fairly priced and they offered complimentary maple fudge post-meal. Not too shabby. read more

I really like having the option of going to Cora's for a healthy breakfast, if that happens to be how I'm feeling. There's a big emphasis on fresh fruit on the menu here. But of course, not everything here is healthy. Lots of dishes are covered in clotted cream and hazelnut spread and whipped cream and powdered sugar. But oh yeah, that stuff has it's place, too. At least you can count on a big, fresh meal with PLENTY of whatever you've ordered, and friendly service. There's usually a lineup out the door and down the street on weekends, but it always seems to move pretty quickly. read more

Cora's seems to the new and latest hot spot for some. I have been taken to Cora's on a few occasions or breakfast and found it a bit pricey. Order the waffles topped with cream and fruit it was ok something different then the normal home waffles. My friend ordered the french toast which came with some side fruit. The food was good nothing that really to rave about. I will probably will be black balled waling down the street after this but I am honest. The decor is homey and comfortable and the service is amazing that I can say. Make sure that you go there early as it is packed on the weekends and it is limited space. read more

Our second visit to this location in 3 days of our weekend visit to Halifax, we were not disappointed. The first visit was basic "Cora's Breakfast" with tea and coffee. That was very good, more than enough food to start the day and came just the way we ordered it. Today, we opted for the Eggs Ben-et-dictine with ham and the Sunshine Crepe-anini. The hollandaise sauce was good but the overall temperature was not quite hot. The panini crepe was very good and hot. The presentation was excellent as was the service, never having to wait for a refill on my coffee. We bought 58 minutes on the parking metre and were out in time to not get a ticket. read more

My friends food was was the frenchtoast ham and Swiss cheese sandwhich (it's called surprise on the menu) i tried a bite after he said something was not right and it was gross. It was so soggy and undercooked I had to spit it out in a napkin. My food came out cold but it was still tasty so I did not complain about that. After we complained about his food the waitress offered him another meal or to take it off the bill. He opted for just not eating anything there because biting into that completely made him loose his appetite. The waitress was nice and service was quick though! Unfortunately this was not the first time I went to Cora's and had to send back a meal so I probably will not be going back there again. read more

Best place I've found for breakfast in Halifax. Good food and good service. Watch out for massive portion sizes on some orders, like the pancakes. read more

From out of town, on foot and seeking pancakes. Steff, the manager took great care of us and served up fantastic food.

Overpriced for what it is! I visited the "restaurant" twice and both times the food was soaking in oil and the potatoes we're still wrong !

Watched my order sit for over 15 minutes. Waitress didn't come to check on us once. Messed up the bills three times. There was a hair in my crepe. Not great and I can assure I will not be going back to this location. read more

Let me start by saying that this will be probably the firs and last time I frequent this location. The location itself is convenient as it is located just off of Spring Garden Road. As soon as you walked in, the smell of burnt toast waffled in the air, and continued to waffle throughout the restaurant during the entire meal. We ordered 5 minutes after we sat down and our food arrived 40 minutes later. This would have been great if we all didn't have to go back to work and planned on spending 1.5+ hours in the restaurant. After taking the first bite of my crepe, I realized it was extremely chewy and cold. After waiting 40 minutes for our food, having being served something cold was the least of my thoughts! Trying not to make a big deal of it, I took another bite and I couldn't get through the rubbery-ness of this meal. The waitress came back ten minutes later and asked how the meals were. I told her mine was rubbery/chewy and cold. She offered to take it and microwave it for me! Microwave a rubbery crepe...that would work! *Note sarcasm* I told her politely no, and told her I was done with it. The bills came promptly 5 minutes later and I was told that she was able to take 20% off of my bill....wait...what? I took two bites and sent it back? She then asked if I wanted her to go talk to her manager. Yes please! She went, came back, and said that the manager said he could take 50% off the bill? Well...that's better...wait a second...I didn't EAT ANYTHING! I told her I wasn't paying anything and she asked if I wanted to speak with the manager. I said sure, but no matter what he said, I was still not going to pay for the meal I didn't eat and sent back. He asked what the problem was and I again told him that the crepe was rubbery and cold. He asked if the waitress offered to make another one? Ummm...no..she offered to microwave it. Microwave my $12 crepe! (Just as a side note but I'm not even sure what she was going to do with the strawberries that were filling it when she was thinking about microwaving it!). He said he could take 50% off the bill. I told him I wasn't paying and he said well okay then. Firstly, the manager, in most restaurants I've been to, come over IMMEDIATELY, if there is ever an issue (and I very seldom send food back..maybe once a year). And I've never been told I have to pay for an uneaten, sent back meal. I would avoid this restaurant. read more

It all depends on what you have and like to eat. I had the Peggy's poached. Fresh fruit a poached egg and piece of unbuttered whole wheat toast. What can go wrong with that? It was great. My wife on the other hand ordered the 90's harvest. Fruit was Ok cut fruit so no problem there then the rest was well really poor the bacon is prefabricated pre-cooked in a factory and the cinnamon bun is egg battered yeah done in a factory is what it looks like and dry like eating sawdust. The egg was over medium and looked like it was cooked next to other eggs and some other dinner had my wife's whites because all she had on her plate was the yolk. I won't be back for a long time. read more

Used to be a good place to eat. Now food is cold, crepes are heavy and doughy and the service is sketchy. I have been going there a long time..it is time to stop. Do not waste your money on this third rate restaurant. (fruit is OK, though) read more

Normally I prefer supporting non-chains for my food outings - but sometimes you just can't decide and want to go somewhere with a lot of choice. Cora's works just fine for that! I've always had fast and friendly service, and the food, while a little on the expensive side, is always tasty. I also like that their potatoes aren't greasy and you get a nice helping of fruit. I haven't left feeling gross and weighed down like I do coming out of some greasy spoon breakfast spots. Consistency is the name of the game with a franchise, and sometimes that's a plus. read more

The food is nice and fresh here. The servers are friendly I try to have something different each time I'm there and when you go to pay they have sample homemade fudge for you to try read more

I only went to this location once and will probably never go again. The restaurant wasn't busy and we still ended up waiting almost an hour for our food. My friend and I both ordered eggs Benedict, one veggie and one ham and both with different egg runniness (one hard and one runny). When we finally got our food, the eggs were wrong. When we let the waitress know she asked if we would just switch plates but one of us didn't eat pork. She then informed us that it would take another 20 minutes to remake our food so we just ended up eating what we had. The hollandaise sauce wasn't very good either. All in all, the service was poor. We walked in for breakfast and didn't leave the restaurant until lunch. read more

I honestly really like there food, my favourite has always been jo struction with sausages and bacon and eggs. I have fond memories of going for breakfast once a month with my coworkers back when i worked overnight. The staff have always been nice even when we got a little bit rowdy. Its a great place to go for a family outing or just with friends. read more

One of the best breakfast places in town. Have been coming here for years, and am never disappointed. Pricy, but you you get what you pay for. Amazing menu, clean environment, great service, and fresh food. It is sure to please. However, be warned. As this place is so good, it is also very popular. Wait times may be long on a Saturday or Sunday morning. read more

Love breakfast? Well Cora's is the place for you. Their huge menu is there to tempt you and to showcase their perfection in the kitchen. My favourite is the Seventh of July, which includes French toast and crepes, with a side of fresh fruit. The service is always friendly and fast, even when they are rushed off their feet! So if you're in Halifax eat only the best at Cora's. read more

Out of towner here. The food was bland and oily, and the whole experience was on par with a Denny's back home. The carved fruit that seems to arrive with their entrees is odd at best. read more

First time I ever want to Cora's . Had a wonderful experience . Good service . Good quantitys of food ;quality was excellent! Prices were awesome! Highly recommend this restaurant and there fruit cocktails ! read more

Making a decision from the menu was the most difficult part of my visit to Cora's!! I had the Rosemary's Sunday meal and it was sooo good! Blueberry pancakes, eggs, home fries, bacon and fresh fruit garnish!! I also enjoyed a strawberry and banana smoothie! Yum!!! They had many healthier choices, also!!! read more

I went in Saturday with my daughter. Service was pretty fast although they were busy. My daughter is a vegetarian and when she asked if she could get some fruit instead of the bacon, she was told they "only replace meat with meat". Our food was served cold and the crepes were doughy. The potato wedges were greasy and very undercooked. We had to ask for ketchup. Won't be back. read more

I would like to speak to poor service. We called twice to confirm reservations for a birthday brunch only to arrive and be placed at the bottom of the wait list. I appreciate that they were busy but I feel the 20 minute wait to be seated uncalled for - if they weren't going to honour the reservation we would have happily made plans elsewhere. The waiter seemed overworked and confused. He took half the drink orders then left to find a kid's menu - and didn't return for 10 minutes. I won't be back. If you go, peer in the window to make sure they are not busy otherwise you have a frustrating time ahead of you. read more

If it's crepes you're after, this is the place and they do those predictably well. The egg dishes... ummmm... not so much. On the upside, most dishes are large with hefty servings, and one other thing I like about Coras is that he plates always come with a lot of fruit. If eggs are what you really want go for the poached or scrambled, something simple. Stay away from from the Eggs Benedict. I've tried it twice, I can make better at home. The other thing I don't get about Cora's is the staff. I don't know why but I've never seen such a bored and uninspired set of waitresses in my life. It's like a sitcom sometimes trying to get a little energy out of them. Unless you find that kind of thing entertaining which I guess it could be. But if you're expecting friendly, upbeat service you'll be disappointed. read more

I went to cora's about four months ago and i would say for a first timer going to cora's for breakfast it was really good. I had a surprisingly good expernce, employees where really nice and sat us right away. the food was fantastic and wasn't to expensive for me it was about the right price. I had a good meal with bacon and eggs and breakfast sausages with fresh fruit and toast. I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for a good place for breakfast out with friends and or family. read more

Probably my favourite breakfast/brunch place downtown!! I usually love exploring new places for something for breakfast but I always return to coras! It's usually quite busy in here but the wait for a table is never too long!! The food has always been a pleasure to feast on as the fruits are ALWAYS so fresh and delicious!!! My go-to dish would be the eggs Benedict with Brie and mushrooms!!! So yummy and it satisfies all of my cravings; the hollandaise being so creamy and eggs always being perfectly soft and runny. Love it. TIP: the spring garden branch offers free smoothies when you check in on Yelp ;) read more

Cora's - Delicious as always! Fruits always fresh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The food was all amazing , big portions. Come with an appetite. The fruit was all very good, the crepe was a nice size. The atmosphere was nice, though the restaurant seemed a little warm to me. read more

I went here a week ago with my boyfriend after being an occasional customer at this location for a few years. This time, however, I literally got served rotten pineapple. The rest of the fruit in the side of fruit that I ordered was dried out to the point where the cantaloupe and strawberries had the texture and appearance of STYROFOAM. Waited for 10 minutes trying to flag down my waitress. The waitress finally notices and apologizes profusely and asks for the manager to stop by our table. The manager offers 50% off of our bill and explains that she will not comp it because we ate 50% of our food (later in the day which we felt sick). We oblige in order to try and leave as soon as possible. The manager then hands us our receipt and says "Oh so because there were no problems with your drinks or other sides, I didn't apply the discount because 'it's only fair' and you will need to pay full price on those". The waitress was kind enough to pay for our drinks herself. After lodging a complaint online hoping management/the owner would look into the issue, the owner offered me coupons towards my next visit but never followed up. I've lost all respect for this location and I feel ashamed at ever bringing a guest of mine here. DO NOT eat here unless you want to eat rotten food! read more

Check in on yelp and get a free smoothie :) I'm a long time lover of this location. If you can manage the wait or luck out and there's no line, I find the staff are always fast and cheerful. The kitchen seems to manage the crowds just fine and the food is very consistant. read more

Okay yea, I am a fan of Cora's. Although this location doesn't have any parking, and finding street parking off Spring Garden is like that dream where all your teeth fall out. It's a nightmare but it's worth it. I think this is the only breakfast place I don't order the bacon and eggs at and am still happy with my life choice at the end of the meal. I love my bacon, but give me a custard filled strawberry crepe any day of the week. It's like cake for breakfast. I know what you're thinking, just order the bacon on the side. While that's a fantastic idea in theory, and my eyes would totally agree with you, my stomach cannot handle it. The portion sizes at Cora's are just uncalled for. I basically eat brunch here, and then have a late night snack. You can't eat for at least 10 hours after a Cora's visit. The crepe is like the size of my thigh.. the whole thigh and I feel like a monster when I'm done eating the thing. You know I'm finishing that plate! There's like $10 worth of out of season strawberries in that thing. There is a smaller size crepe you can order, but it's still massive. All in all, I like Cora's and will head here when friends suggest it. P.S. Expect a wait here on the weekends when all the hung over university kids roll out of bed and in here. read more

Visiting from out of town and wanted to have a great breakfast - found it. Simply outstanding. Fresh everything - especially fresh fruit - seriously the freshest restaurant fruit you could possibly have. They cut it to order and the taste was uniformly outstanding including kiwis. Great French toast - homemade bread -- and even the potatoes were cut to order - non greasy -great service and kids menu too. Gotta go to Cora's - it is awesome. And they have high chairs and booster seats. read more

Ordered the vegetable skillet and a coffee. Just thinking about it, one of my favourite breakfast places. Service was good and quick, place was busy, and price was suitable. Great breakfast. read more

This was my first time to Cora's and it was awesome, I don't know why it took me so long to make it here. I had the ten star (?) omelette and a free smoothie thanks to yelp, they were both really good, I will definitely be back!! read more