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Cora's Breakfast & Lunch
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Canadian (New) Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (New) [Edit]
179 Rideau StOttawa, ON K1N 5X8
(613) 241-7642
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 6 am - 3 pm
Sun 7 am - 3 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Cora's Breakfast & Lunch
12 reviews in English
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Review from Amanda B.
Ottawa, ON
11/22/2010
The #1 thing I appreciate about Cora's is that most, if not all, of their dishes come with fresh fruit. The #1 thing I don't appreciate is the waiting time. The line, especially on the weekends, usually loops around the entire waiting area inside the restaurant and goes all the way out the door. When you're finally seated though, it's a pretty fantastic breakfast.
My favourite here is the Eggs Ben et Dictine, which has the standard English muffin, poached eggs (2), and Hollandaise sauce, but also has asparagus and cheese. I'm not sure about their specific cheese choice, though, as some friends of mine have received brie with their order, and others have had Swiss. I honestly can't remember which one I had at this location, but it was tasty nonetheless. It comes with roasted potatoes and a variety of fresh fruit, and I opted for some bacon on the side because.. well, I love bacon. I can't complain about anything! The eggs were poached well, the potatoes weren't greasy, the bacon was crispy, and the fruit was actually fresh.
The service was fairly fast once we were seated, even though the restaurant was extremely busy. They offer a pretty good selection of breakfast/brunch items, including eggs, bagels, crepes, waffles, french toast, fresh fruit, cottage cheese, and yogurt. Their lunch items include paninis, wraps, soups, and salads. I find Cora's to be much more expensive than your usual breakfast places, but the quality also seems to be higher. -
Review from Steven W.
9/14/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Cora's has a lovely menue with many. many choices.. Served with lots of fruit on every plate.
Overall decent breakfast reasonable price. -
Review from Sofia K.
Sweden1/8/2012
Very busy restaurant with american breakfast tradition along with a few crêpes. Fresh fruit yes which was nice. Feels a bit sloppy and not very 2012. Probably a hit with kids?
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Review from Erich Z.
3/30/2011
Cora's has a nice menu providing sweet and savory options, but all the breakfasts are quite large and generally start at about $10. I ordered a coffee, orange juice, and Oatmeal. The food was very good, but the portions were much too large on the oatmeal - think giant mixing bowl full.
I highly recommend the OJ, though. -
Review from James F.
Oakville, ON
4/30/2011
Lot better places to have breakfast. For a couple of bucks more try the Chateau Laurier!
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Review from Min min T.
Scarborough, ON
4/12/2009
Located just a stone's throw from Byward Market, Cora's is a popular breakfast diner which first originated in Quebec. It's not hard to see why customers keep coming back; their menu offers variety to please everyone: crepes, omelets, waffles, French toast ... all accompanied by a generous serving of fresh fruit!
My visit to this Ottawa location was met with satisfaction, as I ordered my usual eggs benedict with asparagus and cheese. Echoing Amanda's review below, the staff works very hard and seems to keep everyone happy, but don't expect any smiles.
A very dependable place; good place for families with young children, as well as large groups. Just don't expect to be seated without waiting in line! -
Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
11/9/2008
Admittedly, when I think of breakfast at Cora's, I start to salivate a little bit more. Sure, sure, it's a bit pricey, some of the food isn't that healthy and the line-ups can be crazy. But there's a reason for the line-ups: the food is so friggin' good! I'm a huge fan of their strawberry, banana, kiwi, whipped cream, custard and strawberry coulis waffles...with a side of hash browns, of course. Theo's omelette and the raspberry crepe are also delicious. I can accept a bit of an extra waddle to my step upon leaving the establishment if it means eating these meals.
They also have a small lunch menu, which is only available during weekdays. The staff can be friendly, but I've had some bad service. However, these people are run ragged, so I can understand.
If you want a quiet breakfast, this isn't the place to go. But if you want to go to one of the few restaurants that doesn't skimp on fruit, especially the good kind (boo to melon filler!), Cora's is the place to go. If you want to avoid the fatty breakfasts, there are plenty of tasty alternatives. -
Review from Sarah G.
Ottawa, ON
1/28/2009
Eggs Benny Baby. The gold standard of breakfasts. Can you imagine anything better than a giant plate heaving under the weight of eggs benedict with side orders of hash browns and artfully arranged fruit?
It's true; Cora's is a chain, and I try to avoid chains if possible. But I am NEVER disappointed by this place. The menu is fantastic and it caters to every possible brekky craving.
Downsides: Long queues out the door on weekend mornings. Super expensive orange juice. The weird chicken-themed collectibles adorning the walls.
Upsides: Eggs benedict with asparagus and brie.(!!!!) If I could marry a meal, this would be THE ONE. -
Review from Jonathan W.
Calgary, AB
6/15/2009
Ok ok ok....Cora's is like Denny's only perhaps slightly more complicated and wayyy more overhyped. Large portions and this location is PACKED....but I still don't understand why. The food is hit and miss, eggs can be overcooked, fruit a bit unripe and man oh man, service is just order already or move out.
Avoid the mess and try somehwere else. Cora's is a chain and I believe the Quebec franchises have it better. -
Review from Kai B.
6/9/2009
5 stars for the big pile of fruits i got! i ordered the panini crepe.. it was ok.
ps. i found out that crepes not filled with fruits, nutella/hazelnut -not my thing.
went to the one in Cambridge, ON as well. awesome stuff! HUGE FREAKING breakfast (ordered april 89 or something like that) -
Review from Asif A.
Ottawa, ON
9/28/2009
I love Cora for Sunday's breakfast. The menu has a great selection and the food is awesome! The only problem I noticed is that it's not the same as the Cora in Granby, QC. There's a huge difference in two in terms of food quality, quantity and the service. Other than that, a perfect place to have breakfast!
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Review from Mark J.
Ottawa, ON
6/27/2009
Cora's definitely a decent place for breakfast and fine for multiple visits but overall it's a bit overrated and expensive. Today I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict (they have an alternate "clever" spelling that I forget), a coffee and orange juice and it came to $25 with a regular tip. It's not exactly budget dining.
The food is all fine and there's lots of good fresh fruit but every meal I've had here has been decidedly average. Nothing bad to report but nothing all that excellent either. It is a very popular location and so it can be difficult to get a table if you go at peak times.
