To start, the service is bad. When we sat down we waited for the for the waiter for longer than you'd expect in a not crowded place. He immediately told us outside coffee isn't allowed. I was about to get up and leave when he decided it was fine when we told him it was from Crust Bakery. He said "oh ok we just don't allow Starbucks". Very odd policy. I wish we had left! The food took forever to come out and ended up being cold. The crepes were chewy and soggy. The strawberries were soggy and soft. The waiter never came that much to check up on us. Crepes should be a light, thin, fluffy not huge and dense. The ambiance was ok, very cheerful filled with colorful cartoonish food pics. I would not recommend unless you have patience ... I've been waiting for my check for 20 minutes! read more

Cora's - Half-eaten crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Worst service & food in Victoria. Super slow service with no coffee or water refills. Potatoes were not only cold but tasted old and barely cooked. Even after a "fresh" plate was brought. Ham was cold too. Restaurant wasn't busy. And the banana sticking straight up on my plate. I found it to be gross. The only thing edible were the eggs. And I had to wait for them to figure out that $25 CN was the bill. My husband couldn't eat his club sandwich either. I'll go elsewhere in the future. read more

A great stop down for breakfast with plenty of food. If you don't fill up at this place it's your fault. The pancakes are what I would consider to be "right sized" but could be bigger. I liked the flavor and always appreciate when peanut butter is brought out without requesting it. read more

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I remember going to Cora in Montreal in November with my wife and took my mom here and we loved it as well. We shared the Spinach and Cheddar Crepeomelette and the Brioche for Eloise that were delicious and filling and I also had a Mango Kale Smoothie. The service was fast with no wait on a Saturday morning (but there likely was later) and the decor was nice and sunny. read more

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First time at Cora's. It's a bright, colorful restaurant with ample seating. We were seated instantly as it wasn't busy at 9am on a Tuesday, the coffee was great, just what I needed. I got the 10 Star omelet, the boss got...... what the boss wants..... the boss got the Boss's Favorite. Both dishes were packed with flavor and cheesy goodness, the fresh fruit garnish was a lovely accompaniment. Service was stellar, food was delicious, menu was a vast adventure of culinary delights. read more

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=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE It's like all of the other Cora locations: like a Denny's that includes a little bit of upscaling and fruit with every dish! === 2. FOOD 10 Star Omelette ($19.25): Folks local to Oahu will recognize this like a version of the Extreme Mess from Sweet E's Cafe on Kapahulu. Otherwise, it will look like a pizza: maximum toppings covered in melted cheese. Served with potatoes, fruits, and two slices of toast of your choice. Good eats! Paul Wants it All ($19.95): A half-waffle covered with English cream and chopped fruit, accompanied by two eggs your way, bacon, potatoes, and toast. Yum! Kid's Meal ($10.95): Starts at $9.95; the extra dollar gets you a second egg prepared your way, with a chocolate pancake, bacon, potatoes and a choice of drink - which my son immediately chose chocolate milk...of course lol :) Coffee is $3.95 including refills. === 3. SERVICE Our server spoke in English and Spanish with ease and and pleasant throughout. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's showing its age inside, but it's outfitted like all other Cora locations colour, decoration, and seating-wise. You could probably fit groups of up to 8 in here comfortably. Wheelchairs and baby strollers would likely work best if they stayed close to the front door. Parking is the challenge - there's limited street parking around, so you're likely looking for a parking garage somewhere - we chose the Victoria Public Library each time for cheapest and best results! read more

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Nothing fancy. Food was fine quick breakfast before we needed to be at the Ferry. This place opens early read more

Service was very nice but the food was very mediocre The crepe was undercooked and the filling quite tasteless My husband enjoyed his club sandwich read more

Yea it was okay, nothing special, same as the rest, but actually the smoked salmon benny was really really good and surprising but the rest was okay. However, waiter was very nice and I did like him vibes were weird inside though read more

The food was OK, but the service was awful. We had to ask three people for coffee refills and two others for the order of toast that did not come. Our waitress said they were three people down so it was understandable. However, it did not make the experience very pleasant. read more

Visited Victoria for the day- Great breakfast find on a locals recommendation. Every entree around us looked delicious- Portions generous and probably the best service I've had in months! Pancakes a winner! Recommend! read more

Cora's - Bananas & Strawberry pancakes. Side of sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Potatoes used to be very crispy (when I tried in Vancouver) but last 3 times i tried in Victoria, potatoes were not crispy but under cooked and soggy. When asked about it, I was told this is how it comes and brought the same plate back. read more

Service was minimal. Waited 15mins without beverage order. Main order was made at this time and came incomplete. No toast as ordered. No condiments on the table (jam/butter/syrup/ketchup). Attempts to get the server to our table literally fell onto deaf ears as they ignored us as they walked by. When server came back and asked how everything was (once everyone was finished), the honest statement was made of inattention to detail and subpar customer service. The debit machine was handed over for payment and was for full value and preset to include a tip. The food that did come to the table was satisfactory; just poor service, poor attention to detail and customer service was a bare minimum. I know this isn't fine dining, but do better Cora; especially when incomplete orders are served, full payment and gratuities are expected. read more

Found this place on yelp on the first of a 2 day getaway with my wife. The menu is extensive, crepes seem to be a specialty but they serve all the regular breakfast fare. Fresh and tasty fruit is served with most meals. We enjoyed this place enough that we went back for round 2 on our second day in Victoria. read more

Excellent French toast! Had the 1990s feast and breakfast poutine. Both of us very satisfied. read more

Cora's - a plate of breakfast foods - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Good service but so-so food. The friendly waitress made up for the food. Menu has variety but wasn't as delicious as you'd think it would be. read more

Cora's has kind and kid-friendly staff and lots of space so there's never a wait. The food is... ok. The menu is scattered and frantic. It's fun to see what kind of fruit you'll get, and portions are generous. But it's not the healthiest, and the flavor combos are a bit odd. We'll likely return, but only for convenience. read more

Good location. Great menu with lots of different breakfast options. I had the Harvest 1990 breakfast. Portion is very generous. My breakfast came with lots of fruits. Service was very prompt and friendly. read more

Great breakfast place. Stopped in for a quick bite. The oatmeal was a nice lite breakfast. Came with fresh fruit and English cream. Very nice presentation as well. Wasn't super impressed with the maple latte, it was a little too sweet for my taste. Reasonably priced. Would like to go back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

We were visiting Victoria for the day and stopped by the Information Center when we got off the seaplane. The staff there recommended this place for breakfast. This place is like other diners. It offers big portion sizes and offers an extensive menu. I ordered a strawberry/banana crepe with hazelnut sauce. It was huge and I enjoyed it. Along with the crepe came 2 eggs and potatoes. It might be good for them to offer smaller portion sizes since it might help them save some money. My husband ordered a spinach and cheese omelet and enjoyed this dish. It came with potatoes and fresh fruit. Again a big portion size. They offer a choice of bread with your breakfast. We ordered the sourdough bread which came buttered. The service was excellent. The server was friendly and helpful. read more

Nice atmosphere. Great waitress who was very nice and attentive. My wife's brioche french toast was the best she ever had. My breakfast was also terrific. Definitely a place I would return to. read more

Best breakfast place in Victoria ! This place was amazing. The menu is so broad - you can get crepes, omelette, waffles, lox and bagel, smoothies, sandwiches and more . When they say things come with fruit, they are LOADED with fruits and not just cheap fruit. Berries, melons kiwi, banana, pineapples and even gooseberries- when do get gooseberries in a restaurant?? I think it's the best breakfast place in Victoria . Not fussy or fancy, but friendly staff, very clean, very fresh ingredients, generous servings - oh so good !! read more

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Such a deliciously fresh way to start the morning! So difficult to choose what to eat here but I finally settled with the lactose - free smoothie bowl and the sunshine panini crepes with fruit while mom got the ode to oatmeal and a double side of bacon. The panini crepe was SO SO GOOD. The way the highlight of my two dishes. The crepe was cooked just right and combined perfectly with the ham, egg, and cheese. The smoothie bowl was much bigger than I expected. You could taste the banana and blueberries without either overpowering the other. Even though there was a handful of toppings including kiwi, coconut, cranberries, walnuts, and some corn flakes, I still felt like because of the sheer size of the smoothie bowl it would have been a bit more enjoyable if there was more corn flakes or even a little more of each topping. I tried a few bites of mom's oatmeal and loved the creamy texture of the oats. So that was great too. But I can't say enough good things about that panini crepe, I'd suggest trying that if you're having trouble deciding. read more

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We had a couples get away weekend up here and needed to grab a quickish breakfast- Cora's was nearby and fit the bill! Just off the main drag downtown, it's an easy walk from any of the hotels. The place has a small front, but it's a very large place once you get inside. We were seated quickly and got us served quite fast. We got oatmeal and an omelette sandwich with a side of thick bacon! The thick bacon was, while a bit pricey, very delicious! It was something like five dollars for two pieces, but this was basically like getting pork belly with your breakfast. It was seriously excellent! We both save half of our breakfast for our better halves, and got it to go. They were very accommodating. The total for a breakfast came to something like $12 each, and they were able to get us in and out of there in about 30 minutes. It wasn't the fanciest breakfast, but it was a step up from Denny's and they had a pretty eclectic and wide ranging menu. It's definitely a place we would go back to. End of the day, it's worth checking out. read more

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A really solid option for families who want plenty of breakfast options and decent food. The kids got to pig out while I had some delicious oatmeal. read more

"It was very nice and had amazing waffles. I would go back every day if possible." (written by my 9 year old).

For this uninitiated American, Cora was a walk into the Twilight Zone. When we walked in, I realized it was probably a chain, and had I not been tired and hungry would've suggested leaving. It was early, and the place was quiet and almost empty, contrasting with the bright decor and inCREDibly cheery server. The menu continued the bright and cheery motif. Everything within sight seemed geared toward early adolescents, and suspiciously clean. Then the food came, and impossibly, it looked exactly like the ridiculously fake photos on the menu! And it was delicious. The coffee was good and the bill was par for the course. We may return tomorrow to see if we imagined it. read more

Cora's - Waffle, English cream, whipped cream, fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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This spot is really cool with very creative breakfast dishes with extraordinary displays. Food if definitely good and borderline decadent, but greatly strays from it's apparent French inspiration. You may see a line form outside but it moves quickly! read more

Fun location with an outside deck overlooking all the activity at Pike's Market. Food was good. Service was a little slow but there didn't seem to be many staff for lunch. read more

Visiting town. Very, casual diner. Reminds me of Denny's from USA. Staff looked and seemed less than enthusiastic to be there, hostess seemed bothered when I asked for a booth instead of tiny table. (Even though there was no one in there at the time) Seeking a lighter option I went with "ode to oatmeal" with fresh fruit and toast, it was delicious! Very very good and so glad I got it. Wholesome and strawberries were fresh. Perfect amount of sweetness. Sourdough bread is so good! P.S, The latte was horrible. So not recommended. Came separated and (oily looking?) with syrup at the bottom. Waiter said to stir it, I sent it back. No way. Just gross. Drip coffee was way better and didn't taste like chemicals. read more

Thinking back fondly on the fruit and English cream covered waffle I had when we visited Victoria in May. It's such a bright and cheerful restaurant! I can't imagine how much fruit they must go through every day because every table around us had plates like this!! I'm sad we didn't discover it until our last day there because I would have had breakfast there every day if I could!! read more

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Forgot to take pictures but the husband had a substantial banana waffle with coco-hazelnut syrup and a passion fruit blueberry smoothie-sweet! I had the Gigi (using the whole egg but usually made with egg white). I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese but I was able to easily scrape it off. It also came with fresh fruit and gluten free bread. Perfect for my needs. I added a beet/cucumber and fruit smoothie. It was just as advertised but a little heavy on the beet flavor for my taste. Service was quick and efficient. Overall, a great breakfast. read more

Recommended to us by our hotel since their restaurant was temporarily closed. The restaurant is cleverly decorated with whimsical paintings of their food items. Our breakfast was delicious and came with freshly sliced fruit which was a nice surprise. Our server was seasoned and gave us great service. read more

This use to be a fav place to go for breakfast ! Well I'm guessing it's been sold ! We waited 10 minutes at the front before I finally asked if we could be seated ! We waited another 10 minutes before anyone approached the table ! When the food did arrive it was cold !! Bacon the crappy precooked cold crap, eggs cold , shit everything was cold !! We had pancakes and when we asked for butter and syrup he didn't understand why we needed that ! The bill was almost $60 for cold crappy food and terrible service ! We won't be back ! No please and or Ty . Too bad the place use to be packed . Not anymore, we were there at 11 am no line up , half full! Couldn't understand why we weren't seated quicker ! Good luck!! It use to be great ! Not anymore read more

Great food and huge portions. Server was nice too. I recommend splitting a meal as there was way too much food. Fresh fruit too

We have eaten here every morning since we got here Wednesday and will probably eat here every morning until we leave. They have a huge menu and everything we have tried so far has been delicious. We highly recommend it. Also whoever does their fruit makes it look very appealing read more

Cute place open I think only for breakfast and lunch. We stopped in for breakfast one day and got enough food for both meals. We tried French toast and smoked salmon Benedict, both were very good. Portions are accompanied by much fruit and service was very good. Prepare to be quite satisfied. read more

I want to like this place. Everything was tasty. Smoothie was good. Fruit were sweet. Nice menu with veggie options. Two issues: food was ice cold and 20% overpriced. 1. Makes me wonder if my eggs benedict and bacon were cook to order. I think everything was pre-made. 2. A bit spendy for breakfast, but it's because they are giving you a half plate of fruit with your breakfast. Unnecessary, but I think that's their gimmick. They give you 7 different fruit: orange, banana, apple, kiwi, pineapple, cantaloupe, and strawberry. Great service. -1 Star for cold food -1/2 Star for pricey 3.5 stars total read more

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OMG! Cora's "Ode to Oatmeal" is fabulous beyond belief!!! I was worried it was going to be way too sweet, so I asked our waitress to serve the syrup on the side rather than drizzled over the top. That was a great plan--I didn't use any of it. And the syrup-free version of the dish was just right, sweetness-wise. The whole concept of sprinkling granola on top of hot oatmeal was new to me, but brilliant! Our service was also outstanding, as was being able to order fresh-squeezed orange juice! Wish a Cora's would open in the Bay Area of California--it's a huge improvement in the breakfast department over Denny's! read more

Cora's - Pretty, tasty, and healthy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

The trouble with a place that has a reputation around always having fresh fruit is they have to get the fruit from very far away, which means it usually wasn't picked fresh and the flavour is - meh - at best. This is why I am always disappointed when someone convinces me to come to Cora's. The fruit looks great, but at best, it has no flavour, at worst, it's bitter and hard, and I'm always tricked into thinking it might taste good, by how nice it looks. I'd rather have local flash frozen berries thanks, all juicy and delicious. read more