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Cora's
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
Bow Valley Square255 5th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3Y7
(403) 266-6583
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Cora's
13 reviews in English
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Review from Alana K.
4/25/2012
I tend to go savory for breakfast, but every so often something carb-fully sinful piled high with fruit and whipped cream calls out to me, and I just can't say no. Easter brunch was one such occasion. Usually I regret my decision and curse my weak nature about half-way through, but Cora's Raspberry 4 Lucie (Crepe filled with raspberries and cream cheese with raspberry coulis, honey and English cream) had me at hello and never once gave up on me. It was to die for. The whole menu is intense, and if you're terrible at choosing between delicious meals, then buyer beware: this might take a while. Also, everything comes in super double extra large. I hope you can exhibit more self-control than I did. Or dine alone and save yourself some embarrassment.
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Review from Emma G.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, folks, and Cora's is a great place to get it!
My best friend and I popped in here early on a Monday morning, and it was not busy at all. This meant super fast service, and super fast food. This was good as we had limited time, but parts of it (all of it?) were definitely premade and sitting there until we ordered them.
I had a raspberry crepe with cream cheese inside, and it was pretty good. I also had a tasty raspberry smoothie (it was a berrylicious morning), which was delicious! But smoothies are almost always delicious.
Our server was a super friendly gentleman, who even chased Kaeleigh down when she left her credit card on the table. Awesome!
I love the bright decor - who needs coffee with all of those bright colours around?!
Definitely worth a visit if you're downtown on a weekday morning and looking for some basic grub. -
Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
12/12/2011
So I had heard a lot of wonderful things about Cora's but for me, this breakfast joint is just OK. I've heard rumors about crazy lines at Cora's but at 8 AM on a Monday morning there was no line and hardly anyone in the restaurant too! A pleasant surprise. The service was extremely quick and also very friendly. However, the downside to getting your food mere moments after you order it is that it the food has been sitting out just waiting to be ordered... All the while, getting colder. Yes, my eggs were cold. My sausage was cold. My bacon was cold. The ham was kind of warm, and the crepe sitting under the ham was also kind of warmish. It seems expensive for a basic breakfast at about $11.50. You do get a lot of food. I couldn't eat all my food and I have decided to forgo lunch, that's how much food there was! However, I didn't love it. I'd rather get less food but BETTER food I think. I tried Emma's delicious raspberry crepe, I think if I were to come back I would get that instead. I kept ignoring my own food and picking pieces of berry off her plate. So rude, I know.
I also must add that the space downtown is super cute. It doesn't feel like you're having breakfast at the base of an office tower in the middle of the Core. I would definitely give it another try; I think I just didn't choose a great menu item. I want to go back and try the holiday chocolate brioche! Who doesn't love dessert for breakfast? -
Review from Vishal M.
Calgary, AB
3/3/2012 5 Check-ins Here
I really wish they had an IHOP in Calgary...Cora's is not bad, if you love fruit. My crepes were a tad bland but I did get them quickly. If you like crepes, I suggest you check out Melrose for their brunch.
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Review from Nyssa R.
8/18/2011
I love Cora's!
This one often has a really long lineup, especially before 9am. For good reason though. If you've seen the menu at Cora you know they have an awesome twist on breakfast options. They have a lot of healthy options, with fresh and delicious fruit to accompany. If you haven't seen their fruit bowls before you have to see/try them!
All the servers here are cheery. It's a great place to go for a yummy and healthy breakfast, to have a few cups of coffee, and to hang out. -
Review from C T.
Calgary, AB
9/20/2011
Cora's was all right for me. Went there at lunchtime with my good friend. I had the Mollie's Crepe - Spinach and Cheddar crepe made from a blend of regular, whole-wheat and buckwheat flour, filled with bruschetta topping and I held the crispy bacon. It came with a green salad that looked a little sad. The dressing came separately in little packets in a big brown box like those teas that are presented to you in a fancy restaurant. I took the Balsamic Vinagrette. I liked the crepe lunch item as it also came with the soup of the day which happened to be tomato or tomato juice. I picked the soup. Now, the soup I was really impressed with. Very tasty tomato soup. Also, the price was a big factor for me - $10.95. Now, if they can work on the green salad a little bit....
My friend had the crepe panini and a huge fruit salad. She liked it lots! I'll leave it for her to yelp further. -
Review from Devon B.
1/8/2011
OK, relax people. Seeing as Cora's is new to the West, I understand the excitement, but you will soon learn Cora's is good-- not great.
Cora's originated in Quebec and has a lot of locations throughout La Belle Province and Eastern Ontario. I'm from the East and have eaten at Cora's many times. Now that there is a Calgary location I had to try it and I can inform you nit much has changed.
The upside to Cora's is the abundance of fruit, crepes, smoothies and other healthy options on the menu. It truly is packed full of fresh items.
Another plus is the different bread options and the family style way the bread/toast is served.
Where the restaurant falls short are the basics-- they tend to be bland. The bacon, the bologna, the sausages, all the meats lack flavour and seasoning. This has always been the case. I find the same with their omelettes-- they are slightly disappointing.
Beyond that, Cora's has the semi-retro farm motif in all it's establishments.
The Calgary location is still working out the kinks in the service area, but it will soon be a good breakfast/brunch destination in downtown Calgary. -
Review from Nicole Y.
Vancouver, BC
1/17/2011
I met a friend from college at Cora's the other day after hearing so much praise for it and was not disappointed.
My friend and I agreed that the decor felt like a kindergarten classroom, but in the best way possible. The service was efficient and made the perfect amount of trips to check on us. Score 1 for Cora's.
I got a Benny and was advised by my friend that the highlight of Cora's is all the fruit that come with the meals. Now, I'm not usually a big fan of fruit at the best of times but the server also let me know that I could get a hazelnut-chocolate dip for my fruit. Essentially, I ended up having a chocolate fondue for breakfast. At most places I normally I devour my potatoes and Benny and push an orange wedge around my plate but I can't even remember what this Benny tasted like. I was too busy enjoying my huge serving of fruit. Well-presented and fresh. Beautiful.
Consider me converted. -
Review from Shaun L.
Vancouver, BC
7/28/2011
Having never been to a Cora's before, it was a pleasant surprise. I found the service and presentation of food superb. The food was good as far as breakfast can be. The quality of fruit is what I found differentiated it from the other 'breakfast joints'.
On my short visit to Calgary, I found myself wanting to go back for another try. If you have never been before, give it a try. -
Review from Adam R.
4/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cora's in downtown Calgary is always packed. But don't let the long line-up fool you -- the staff here are adept at turning over tables. You'll get in, if you're patient.
And when you do get in, your breakfast choices are vast and varied. I've been to Cora's in Toronto before, and I was glad to see it's got locations in Alberta now. While Cora's probably won't knock your socks off, you're guaranteed a meal that definitely beats Denny's or IHOP.
If you get hashbrowns, definitely have them put cheese on it. Makes a good dish great! -
Review from Juliet B.
Calgary, AB
5/10/2011
Okay, I am officially in love with this place. I can't believe as an urban breakfast-obsessed person I've not been there until just recently!
There was a huge line-up, but I am OK with breakfast line-ups for some reason. I think it was, in this case, because the service was so friggin' friendly! The staff was walking up and down the line making sure they had us all noted and the line did go really fast. When we reached the front, another happy server already knew our name and escorted us to a roomy table.
The menu was huge and everything looked incredible. It took the three of us a long time to choose and the servers were very welcoming and attentive during this time. The coffee was hot and refills were never more than a few minutes away.
The food arrived (I got the Cottage Cheese, Fruit and Poached Eggs, my sister got the Spinach Omelet and my mom got some form of Benny) and the food was creatively plated, and served promptly, despite the insane amount of people there. (Granted, it WAS Mother's Day.)
We finished our food, paid (and the bill was not hard to swallow either!) they offered us some free fudge and validated our parking pass and we were off, the three of us in better moods than we entered with!
It's a bit out of the way, but you MUST get to Cora's if you like Breakfast at all. -
Review from Chris S.
Calgary, AB
5/10/2011
Cora is one of the few franchises in the city I will eat at. It is fresh, lots of fruit, acceptable coffee, and great presentation. The owner of this location (they also own 130th/Shepard) are a husband and wife team and are very nice people who treat their staff well.
Sat/Sun expect an hour line. It is worth it though! -
Review from Gregor A.
Calgary, AB
11/20/2010
Great location, great food! The only thing better than Cora's are my own crepes ;)
