Cora’s

I like this Cora’s the best out of the local options.
It’s clean and the recent renovations helped brighten up the spot even more.
Based on my recent visit, I would give 5 stars for our super-​yummy meals, excellent service AND we came at a busy time and because we did not mind waiting and because we were a party of two only — we got in, served and out in good time (we really lucked out that the line scared off a party of two who walked in ahead of us and quickly left).
We also had a great deal because we had free fruit cocktails each from coupons we found around town. In reading other reviews, I saw the Tip about the Unilocal!check-​in… I’ll have to remember that next time because after this last experience I am definitely coming back here (before this time, I was never a fan of Cora’s and would only go when invited with a group).
I read someone else’s post about the potatoes. This location has the best version of Cora’s potatoes — they actually cook them. Every other Cora’s I’ve been too have had the burnt/​uncooked — I guess that’s how Cora likes ‘em. So I am happy with the food at this place — by the way, I ordered the classic eggs Benny and it was awesome (drool). And hubby got Cinnamon brioche (sorry I forgot the name) but he was talking about it the other day and he wants more. When we were eating he was wondering how he has never ordered this before? It’s his fave now.
Ok, enough words. I have 4 stars for now just based on my overall experiences with this location under the new ownership. I was glad to see it hopping and I was super happy with our last visit — I was worried it wouldn’t make it…
History: I used to come here a lot with my networking group but we had to move because after the renovations and change of ownership it wasn’t the same and the price went up (not the fault of the new owners, I think the last owner was really, really nice to us).
Not worried anymore — keep up the 5-​star everything and you will continue to thrive. I will update my rating next visit :)
Thank you. The end.

Boyfriend and I went in here earlier today to have some breakfast. The service was quick, and we didn’t wait long for our food to arrive.
He loved the breakfast burritos. Definitely a good choice.
I chose the breakfast burger. I would not recommend this, as it was bland, and the potato wedges were barely cooked in certain parts, and burned on others.
At some point well give it another chance, but I don’t see us going back for a while.

This Cora’s is consistent with all the others… pretty friendly service, a country-​style family restaurant, giant breakfast and brunch menu, and good food (especially its plate presentation where the fruit is sliced in a fun way). Over the years, I’ve been here several times and usually try to get something different each time. Lots of tables and booths, and I guess it holds possibly 100 people, but expect line-​ups on the weekend. (and DEFINITELY expect line-​ups on Mother’s Day… which I’m sure is their busiest day of the year). On my most recent visit, I had the western skillet minus the meat, and it was good. The vegetables weren’t sauteed (or at least not sauteed for very long), which I don’t like, but once mixed with the eggs and hashbrown, it was fine. I added an extra order of hollandaise on the side to mix in with it, a favorite of mine. There were some loud children near my table, which took away from the relaxing experience, but I find that’s to be expected at restaurants like this, to a degree. Free pieces of fudge always are sitting at the cash register on your way out, and you do pay there, versus at the table.

Great restaurant if you love fruit. Every meal comes with fruit pieces. Great dishes, great taste and usually wonderful staff. whenever we are in an area of a Coras we make sure and stop for breakfast or late lunch.

I’m generally a fan of Cora’s, but took a dear friend there for lunch (who had never been there before) and was really disappointed. The server was inattentive — twice we asked for coffee, and eventually had to ask the hostess. And no, it wasn’t busy — we had made an effort to get there before the lunchtime crowd arrived.
The biggest issue was with the dessert. Now, we did order the daily special, which came with soup and dessert, and we were informed that the dessert could be either 2-​bite brownies or chocolate banana bread. We each ordered a different one. What a big disappointment when it arrived. So much care is taken with the main dishes, to put fancily cut fruit on the plate to enhance the look and taste. The desserts — sadly not in the same league. Two small brownies were put on a saucer (!) and one slice of chocolate banana bread on another saucer (!), and that was it. They looked unappetizing to say the least. What a difference a small dollop of cream with perhaps a raspberry or blueberry in it would have made to not only the presentation, but also the taste. To top it all off, we were not given any utensils with which to eat dessert, and since the server just plonked them down in front of us and left, we didn’t get a chance to ask. When she finally returned to give us our bill, she asked how we enjoyed the dessert. I doubt that she was pleased with my response re lack of presentation/​utensils, and she just informed us we could pay at the cashier and left.

Food was good (as expected). Similar to others, the amount of fruit seems to vary.
Service, quite frankly, stunk on my visit. Before being seated one waitress was openly rude and condescending to the hostess taking names, and then proceeded to have other unpleasant things to say to go along with her resting face expression of general disgust.
We were seated at the table which is in the other side of the entrance. Our first waitress was attentive but she handed us off to another waiter and after taking our order we didn’t see him again for 45 minutes. No coffee refresh or check-​ins, nothing.
Poor service, Cora’s!

Same as any cora’s a little expensive a lot great food!

Been here a couple times.
The fruit items are quite good and they quite possibly have the best waffles in the city.
Now this is where it gets tricky. I don’t like eggs but came here as part of a group on my few visits. Unlike other breakfast restaurants they refuse to substitute eggs for any other protein (sausage or bacon), or even French toast (egg based bread, come on).
This is a deal breaker and completely unreasonable.

Love their eggs and the choices. Friendly staff and it’s always busy so it’s a good sign of a good business. Would recommend their egg bendictine and the crepeomlete. Always my first choice for a healthy and tasty breakfast

Went to Cora’s today for breakfast and it was super busy. Wait to be seated wasn’t too long and ordering wasn’t that long of a wait but to actually get the food was the longest wait ever. But have to say that the food was amazing as always and also because they felt bad for making me and the fiancé wait so long they gave us 10.00 $ off which was awesome. Coming back for sure!!!

Been here a few times… And to many other Cora’s breakfast restaurants. It’s always… Inconsistent in portion quality and value. Sometimes you get lots of fresh fruit. Other times you get the not so fresh fruit. The value is there when the fruit and portions are great. But when it’s not what you expected the last time you had a «great» experience at Cora’s… It’s just disappointing. I’m really conflicted on how to give this a fair raising. Because the consistency is just so all over the map… I’ve been here about… 5 times. I had a great experience about 2 times. 2 stars is only fair

I love Cora’s, but not so much the one in lacewood. The service is slow-​mediocre & they don’t have the most pleasant faces. To ask for water, you might get some attitude like its a big problem to ask. Also, there are a lot of servers, but they all seem to hide in the back hallway by the kitchen. The food is pretty good, it’s what I would expect from a Cora’s.

Well I do like cora’s and one of the main reasons is all the fresh fruit that one usually gets there. This time I was in the mood for pancakes, so I order up some blueberry pancakes. you get about 3 – 4 for about 12 bucks but I was horrifically disappointed when I got my order and the blueberries in the pancakes are frozen with that wonderful frozen taste. But I am hungry so I suck it up and start into them, they were ok, nothing special they came with English cream on top and there could not have been more then a few tablespoon fulls. and when I am ¼ the way in what I do get but a big old nasty hair stuck between the stacks :(. Cora’s to me is something I usually keep back for a special trip and it was such a bummer this time around.

We usually eat here when we want a special treat. I’ve eaten at the Burnside location and the Dresden Row locations as well, but this one is closest to home now. I find Cora’s can be somewhat hit and miss, but such is any chain restaurant. I always get the fruit waffle, and I love the custard on it. I find they don’t put as much custard on it here as they do the other locations, but you can always ask for more on the side if there’s not enough. I find it’s best to go when it’s not during the busy times because you are more likely to get better food. Don’t get me wrong, it’s always «good» but sometimes it’s amazing!
The last time we went, I thought I should mention we had really good service. I asked for no cantaloupe on my waffle (yuck) and the waiter had the thoughtfulness enough to ask to make sure it wasn’t an allergy, which most places don’t when you ask that something is left off. Also, we had a promo card for $ 10 that had expired and we asked if we could still use it (you never know, right?) no, we couldn’t but the lady gave us $ 5 off which was more than we had hoped for!

A few years ago, I ate at Cora’s often because I’m a huge fan of brunch and I didn’t really feel like I had a lot of other options when it came to breakfast food. Now, I really only eat at Cora’s when a friend requests that we meet there.
I’m constantly disappointed with my meals at this location. I find the potatoes are either undercooked, or burnt. I like the fact that they have so much fresh fruit with their meals, but it’s rarely ripe. In general, I always feel like my meal is missing something (seasoning/​flavour?). I’ve never finished a dish.
Despite the lackluster food, the staff at this location are always very friendly and willing to make accomodations for customers.

I can’t say this is the best Cora’s I’ve been to, because I have had much better, but I think is pretty decent. I don’t know if it’s just me, but some things on the menu are a little pricey. On the flip side the customer service is amazing, they try to make sure your satisfied, if your not, they try their darnedest to make it happen. The food for the most part is great, and not a long waiting time. All in all, I’d say it’s pretty decent.

Man oh man, how can you go wrong with a stop at Cora’s? any Cora’s
The food is phenomenal. Always fresh, always good, and just downright delectable.
My go to breakfast/​lunch meal is the Banana Blast — loads of bananas, chocolate hazelnut spread wrapped up in the perfect crêpe and topped with whipped cream.
I have tried the waffles, the omelette’s, the bacon & eggs, the soup, and I am never disappointed, and always happy with the food brought for me.
Can’t wait to go back!

We’ve been to Cora’s quite a few times since moving to Halifax — actually we’ve probably been here more times than any other restaurant! I think it’s because our family visits and it’s a more exciting place to take them than Smittys! (There’s Smittys back in Regina, but no Cora’s!)
I have to agree with many of the reviews on Unilocal than say it’s good! It’s not great, but it’s definitely good. Quite pricey for what it is — breakfast.
But hey, you’ll never leave hungry! There’s tons of food on the plate and it is presented in a unique way (unique the first time you go anyways). I like that there is lots of choice on the menu and that, for the most part, you get to mix salty and sweet. That’s my beef with many breakfast places — I want syrup drizzled pancakes, fruit, bacon AND salty potatoes! Otherwise it’s way too hard to pick haha!
I find the crepes are hit or miss. They can be tender and tasty, or rubbery and tasteless — only if you get them on their own anyways, it’s always a good call to wrap something in a crêpe.
Well, it’s been said! It’s always a good choice to take your visiting family for a hearty brunchfast! My tastebuds aren’t going to do a victory dance of the best brunchfast ever, but my tummy is going to be full and happy.

You can’t really go wrong with Cora’s — I have eaten at several locations, including Dartmouth, Montréal and this one, and have always had a good experience at each. Not AWESOME but good. The food always tastes good, looks good and the portions are good for the price.
I absolutely love eggs benedict so I tend to be boring and get that here 90% of the time, but it is really good. I love the mountain of fresh fruit you get with every (well pretty much every) order — it adds at least a tad more nutritional value to the hollandaise sauce volcano, bacon pile and starchy french toast — plus I am fascinated as to how they get the apples shaped into those tall fern-​like sculptures! I hate to eat it and ruin the artistry!
The server we had on our most recent visit was really nice and attentive so she gets full points from me (wish I could remember her name — ugh! *I’m a horrid person*). I will say get here before 10am on the weekend because otherwise you will be standing in line, potentially for a while. If I come here and there is a huge line, I won’t stay. It’s a pretty good place but not worth a 40 minute stand-​fest. I will also say the coffee has never been anything to write home about — although last time I had a cappuccino and it wasn’t bad. I would personally stick to the smoothies and other fruit drinks, as that is more what they are known for and they are therefore, generally, better quality.
Nothing particularly special about this chain, but there is enough to keep it in place as my ‘fall-​back’ weekend brunch spot!

Why do I keep going back here?
I went to Cora’s yesterday, hungover and ready to enjoy deliciousness. The bf got a giftcard for Christmas so it seemed like a good choice. I ordered a western omelette and he ordered an omelette panini. We both had orange juice and we shared a side of sausage.
Did you know that they charge 3.45 for an orange juice? For a GLASS OF ORANGE JUICE?! I prefer a place where I can get an entire breakfast for 3.45. Jeepers.
The omelette was overcooked and the piece of pepper were way too huge. I like diced, not julienned in my eggs. The sausage was the best part of the meal.
We paid close to 40 bucks for breakfast for two and tip. so wrong. SO WRONG. Also, so not worth it.
On a side note, the servers are lovely, I cant get mad at them.