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Chez Cora
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
1240, rue DrummondMontréal, QC H3G 1V7
(514) 286-6171
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
17 reviews for Chez Cora
17 reviews in English
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Review from Anatoli L.
7/29/2011
Really need an ability to rate in between the whole numbers - this was 4.5 star experience.
Just looking at the reviews below, I can't comment on the service (we had no issues with ours, may be except a tad longer wait for the check to arrive), but when they say it is "just ok" food or "just ok" breakfast, I'm really curious what they consider "good" food....
Food was impeccable, fresh, lots (did I say lots) of fresh fruit with every dish. I never had better Eggs Benedict - hollandaise sauce was just perfectly balanced and whole execution of the dish was outstanding. Western omelette was also very good.
Definitely recommended place for breakfast, especially if you are traveling with kids. -
Review from James P.
12/31/2011
I enjoyed my meal here although it wasn't out of this world. I hovered between 3 and 4 stars. I don't agree with other reviewers who compared it to Denny's though... clearly those people have not eaten at Denny's recently. I also had no problem with the potatoes, they seemed just fine. I had the eggs ben et dictine and they were pretty good (definitely not the best I've ever had but solid). The hollendais sauce could have been better (it was very tame). We also ordered the rasberry crepes which were good although we were a little surprised that they were served cold ( not necessarily a bad thing just surprised us). I loved the fruit garnish on the plates!
The service was fine although as some noted not the quickest. They didn't seem to have many waitstaff for the crowd, but it wasn't a problem for us. -
Review from Tracey R.
Montréal, QC
2/29/2012
There are a million breakfast places in Montreal that serve this stuff (or better) for less than Chez Cora charges...
If you don't take chances on other places, for sure you'll think this is the best breakfast ever... -
Review from Zach B.
1/15/2012
Service was pretty good, -A. Coffee was both hot and good, A. Food was definitely lacking. That is not what a crepe should taste like. And what's with the glob of yellow sauce drowning everything? Fresh fruit nice touch and mediocre croton. Food overall, C. Totally average. I wouldn't go again. Wish I could give 2.5 stars.
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Review from F. C.
7/22/2011
The whole time I was here I couldn't shake the feeling that I was in a Denny's by a different name.
Food was decent, but nothing special. I had a little skillet of potatoes, eggs, veggies, and cheese. Not bad, but rather bland and unexciting.
Service was slow and inattentive. It took ages to get coffee, coffee refills, and the check. You pay for your meal at the register, rather than with your server. There was a line at least 10 people deep waiting to pay when we went up to pay. Nothing like waiting in line for 15 minutes to pay for a mediocre meal. -
Review from E. W.
3/28/2011
Frankly I had low expectations after reading online reviews from Yelp and elsewhere, but decided to meet for Sunday brunch at Chez Cora anyway because of its convenient location and the lack of other options in the area.
Overall I was pleasantly surprised. The ridiculous line out the door moved faster than expected, our server was friendly and brought drinks and food quickly, and no one made us feel bad about sitting for a long time despite their obvious need for tables.
The food was pretty good, too. My over-easy egg was perfectly cooked, the cinnamon brioche French bread was quite tasty, if a bit dry, and my plate arrived with a generous quantity of their trademark fresh fruit (although not all of it was ripe).
Chez Cora's breakfast offerings are hardly transcendent, but if you're looking for a decent breakfast in this area, it's not a bad choice. -
Review from Dina V.
12/21/2010
It's been several years since I've stopped by Chez Cora and the memory that stands out most vividly are the fake chickens used to decorate the place, starring at you with their little beady eyes as you consume huge platters of eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit salads.
This place was recommended by the hotel concierge. Yes, I was a tourist. -
Review from Bill S.
4/2/2011
When you look at the pictures in the menu, you think - naah, can't be that good in real life. But it WAS!
We had the bagel with smoked salmon and a heaping pile of fruit which was absolutely amazing, and the other dish was a cinnamon brioche made french toast style with an egg and bacon and heaping pile of fruit. I ordered a side of custard for dipping :)
I can't remember a better breakfast anywhere, seriously. And also, very good service!
We went on a Saturday morning, there was a long line out the door - so be prepared. There's a Starbucks a couple of blocks away on Rue St Catherine - maybe stop there first and then you won't mind the line as much. -
Review from shan t.
11/8/2011
The food is ok,but the service needs to be improved. Waiting to get seated could take up to 20 minutes. Then having your order get taken takes another 10 minutes.
I noticed that there are quite a few complaints here for the service and it's understaffed situation, but evidently the establishment doesn't think it's a problem. -
Review from Rachel S.
7/27/2010 1 photo
Oh. My. God.
This place is breakfast heaven. I cannot believe I didn't know this place existed before this visit to Montreal.
Each plate is a fruit masterpiece. If you hate fruit-- it would be best to request none on your plate because your dish will be loaded with them! Amazing! I had a bagel with smoked salmon, capers, onions, cream cheese and tomatoes. I was really only expecting the bagel with the toppings and was pleasantly surprised when I received an enormous side of fresh fruit!
This is right next to a Best Western and the Marriott is just about two blocks away. Easy walking.
I love breakfast and this place totally made my day. :o) -
Review from Sin P.
10/10/2011
This place gets packed so get there early.
We stayed in the hotel Best Western Europea. This rest is on the ground floor of the hotel. The food was Ok, the servers were very busy and got my order wrong but i was so hungry it didn't matter.
I had a. Crep-omelet and my hubby had a cinnamon roll with a egg on top ? He said it was good and I tasted the cinnamon roll portion it was fresh and homemade. Total price with coffee $24. -
Review from Elsa M.
3/3/2011
I think my girl hyped this place up too much. She had gone to Montreal the year before and SWORE BY IT. It was our last morning in Montreal before getting back on the road to head back home, so I made a point of eating there before I left. Honestly? It was just Denny's with crepes. Nothing fancy. Ok - maybe Baker's Square with crepes. Would I go again? Sure. But I definitely wouldn't expect anything more than a solid effort at breakfast food. It's really just "ok"
Listed in: OH CANADA!
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Review from Tim B.
Hammonds Plains, NS
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Zero stars because for two mornings in a row reception was so slow we got fed up waiting and went somewhere else. Plenty of empty tables, not enough staff. I've frequented Cora's places in Halifax without complaint, but this was a shambles!
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Review from Sandra C.
1/23/2011
Great food. I had the buckwheat crepe. It was excellent.
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Review from Joey L.
12/17/2010
Great food, beautifully plated and served by friendly staff. We enjoyed it so much, we ended up going three times over the course of our week in Montreal.
The crepes and French toast were hot and delicious. The bacon and eggs were cooked perfectly. The huge portions of fresh fruit really rounded out the meal.
The wait staff was friendly and quick to top off my coffee, a feature I really appreciate.
If you're looking for a great breakfast, it's tough to go wrong here. -
Review from Gina C.
8/6/2010
For a breakfast chain, Cora reigns supreme. Mounds of fresh fruit, artfully cut and arranged on every breakfast platter makes you feel a little better about the eggs, cheese & hollandaise wrapped in your giant crepe. The hand-made menus are super-cute. You won't go home hungry!
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Review from Sammi C.
Montréal, QC
4/30/2011
Warm atmosphere. Busy but still very quick service. The fruits were fresh and the coffee tasted great. Average prices but not enough special dishes.
