- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
Cora's
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Food Bagels Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels [Edit]
287 Lacewood DrHalifax, NS B3M 3Y7
(902) 457-2672
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 6 am - 3 pm
Sun 7 am - 3 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Cora's
18 reviews in English
-
Review from Tiffany T.
Halifax, NS
9/17/2011
I am a breakfast buff, I love breakfast and would enjoy it any time of the day. I like to try different places for my beloved fave meal, offen times at local restaurants and often times elsewhere. That being said, Cora's has never dissapointed my craving for a delicious breakfast. Cora's menu is very large with many different things to choose, from: pancakes to waffles to Eggs Benny to different skillets. Oh, I can't forget their utterly delicious crepes - to die for. Many meals can be accompanied by either the most tasteful hashbrowns seasoned to perfection or a variety of fresh fruit.
You can enjoy a weekend breakfast at Cora's for any occasion; visiting family, something to celebrate or you're just looking for that fantabulous breakfast to get you kick started after a night of.. over-indulging somewhere (in something) else...Just make sure you have a little time to spare as you will wait in line for a while.
Prices and service is good.
Oh and the coffee is good too.Listed in: Bountiful Breaky's
-
Review from Chrissy M.
Halifax, NS
12/28/2011
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. -
Review from Megan E.
Halifax, NS
9/16/2011
Great food, and great staff. I enjoy a good Cora's experience every time I visit, which is frequently. Although they did remove my favourite item off the menu, I have forgiven then and have found other lovely entrees to help me break my fast.
Follow their tweets on twitter coraclaytonpark for surprise deals. -
Review from Kevin W.
Prospect Village, NS
11/13/2011
I've always loved breakfast at Cora's. Never had a bad experience yet. Food is delicious and prices aren't too bad.
A great place to go for breakfast. -
Review from Rhia P.
5/1/2011
The Clayton Park Cora's was lined up out the door when we dropped in late one Saturday morning. It was good, then, when they dropped by with a bowl of banana slices to hold my toddler over until the food came.
He was delighted with crayons and place mats while we waited and in heaven with the plate full of fruit he cadged from his parent's plates.
My husband was satisfied, if underwhelmed, with his Western Omlette, and I feel sort of likewise about the Buckwheat Bonanza. Maybe it was the sausage I found a little lacklustre... but then, perhaps I just wanted a dish where I could taste more of the buckwheat. No matter. The food was fast, fresh, hot and filling. And the fruit, as I've mentioned, was a highlight for all of us.
We accidentally forgot the wee guy's half-smoothie on the table, only realizing when they had it cleared, and they were kind enough to whip us up another. Can't for a minute complain about the service!Listed in: Kids' Menu Free Dining with…, Kid Stuff
-
Review from Laura S.
Halifax, NS
11/18/2010
I'm not quite sure why anyone would go to Cora's when there are so many amazing local breakfast spots in town.
Expensive, busy, and blah food. Yes, it's dressed up with a diabetic's-nightmare's worth of fruit, but it's utterly lacking in anything special.
Break free of the sunshine-face spell! -
Review from Jill M.
1/24/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Each Cora's location is different, and this one is my favorite. The staff are friendly and the menu is huge. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in the Park West Mall on Lacewood, Cora's is definitely one of the best options.
They're also very active on Twitter, which I appreciate. You can occasionally score a free smoothie or something thanks to a Twitter promotion, and it's great to see social media being used that way. -
Review from Krystyna B.
5/5/2009
If you're ever in Canada and find yourself in the vicinity of a Cora's Breakfast & Lunch Cafe, run - don't walk - towards it. A better breakfast will not be had, anywhere.
Cora's is a sunny, happy, friendly place that specializes in preparing super fresh and artistically plated breakfast and lunch plates. Every plate comes out looking like a small work of edible art. Fruit usually takes up a good half of the plate. Usually, that will include fresh pineapple, mango, berries of all kinds, kiwi, apple, pear, and banana.
This fruit is the complement to every plate that emerges from Cora's kitchen, whether your meal is sweet or savory. We especially enjoyed Cora's zucchini bread french toast, the yogurt harvest crunch parfait, and buckwheat blessing crepes.
The single, biggest complaint for most customers at a diner is usually the atrocious quality of the coffee that is forced upon them. Not at Cora's. Here, you can get strong, fresh drip coffee in addition to many, many varieties of espresso drinks.
We were floored by the low price we paid for a truly scrumptious brunch at Cora's. I can't wait for the opportunity to visit a Cora's Cafe next time I'm up visiting the Eh Team in the Land Up Yonder.
For more on Cora's Cafes: http://www.chezcora.co... -
Review from Cassandra M.
Moncton, NB
11/28/2010
Eating at Cora's for the first time can be equated with losing your Virginity. You go in, you get the job done and you're left with an empty feeling and wondering why you even bothered.
Perfect place to go if you like to eat warm fruit that you're quite sure is a few days old.
Waste of time and money. -
Review from Laura P.
4/13/2010
Fresh and healthy breakfast served in artful form. Hearty meals of traditional make-up to satisfy most. Cora's mixes luxury into its well rounded menu, making this a spot to enjoy both delicious and nutritious.
The fruit plates are made for marveling. Composed of heaping proportions of varied freshness, plates come as an eyeful and provide an inventive way to munch! Waffles, crepes, pancakes and omelettes are also of sizable selections. With chocolate and strawberry crepes to a straight up eggs and bacon taste, the spectrum covers much ground.
However I do find Cora's can sometimes put style over substance. For example, my own experience with the fruit topped waffle dish. It was a beautiful sight, but as I broke past the whip cream and berries, I noticed the waffle to be quite soggy and bland. The attention to esthetic can dominate over the quality of ones eating experience. Hmm...
The stiff prices are also a downfall- you really have to pay the extra doh for these decadent fixings of food. Is it worth it? Some say so, others may prefer a nice breakfast elsewhere. The food is by no means one-of-a-kind, but a crisp venue with neat presentation and a broad menu.
None the less, Cora's is a nice place to grab a bite and offers some pretty healthy options. A place I'd go now and again, but not a spot at the top of my list. -
Review from Nick B.
Halifax, NS
1/17/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I've adored Cora's for years and this location does nothing to detract from their reputation. A creative and unique, though admittedly sometimes annoying menu offers a myriad of options from fairly standard breakfast fare to crepes to panini sandwiches. Fresh fruit is a feature of every dish, always a nice touch. Service is always prompt but friendly.
My favourite is "Eggs Ben & Dictine" with Brie and mushroom, sometimes Cora's Special as well. It's probably the only place you'll see Quebec style baked beans and cretons on the menu, and the awkwardly translated menu helps give away Cora's Montreal roots.
You'll find the prices a little higher than a greasy spoon breakfast joint - but fear not, you're getting your money's worth. -
Review from Jennifer G.
Halifax, NS
6/12/2011
Love the place. Never be disappointed.
-
Review from Duke of fine Dinning D.
Halifax, NS
11/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Their eggs Benedictine is out of this world
Only set back is you can order 3 on the plate only 2 and 3rd is very expensive and needs lots of explaining. -
Review from Joshua Y.
Vancouver, BC
11/4/2009
Almost a five.
This particular Cora's was so close to being a five out of five it was ridiculous. However, their Wait Staff need a bit more training before I feel it could get a five star rating. Don't get me wrong. The staff are amazing and why I feel this place deserves four stars. But there is still room for improvement.
I went to Cora's with a friend of mine the other day. The food was the same as it is in other Cora's which is important. If you are a "chain" I must see consistency. The staff were friendly but had forgotten to ask us questions like, "would you like water?" They simply did whatever we asked but never went above and beyond by asking us questions.
However they did go above and beyond when it came time to settle the bill. My friend didn't like her smoothie at all and it was obvious that she barely touched it. The friendly Waitress noticed right away, asked her if she didn't like it, then returned a second later with a new bill and the smoothie taken off! Now that is service. We didn't even have to suggest not paying for it. The Waitress deserves her own star for that one.
Cora's is mainly known as a breakfast, Crepes and fruit restaurant. Generally it is very healthy and the staff are pretty good. This particular Cora's shined thanks to one Waitress. However I still feel that there is room for growth when staff don't ask for water or when our smoothies taste...just bad. But in general Cora's is a great restaurant and I feel more than confident on returning to this one in Lacewood. In fact I can't wait to try some more of their delicious Crepes! -
Review from Bethany J.
Halifax, NS
4/9/2010
Cora's is where you go when you want to do breakfast the right way.
Everything on their menu is sublime. From fresh fruit salads to crêpes, Cora's knows the way to your heart. Truly decadent offerings await you - waffles with fresh fruit and whipped cream, anyone? - but take heart, there are diet-friendly options available too (like the poached eggs).
One of my favourite Cora's items is actually a side-dish: the crétons. Despite growing up in an Acadian-influenced town, I'd never had them before a friend introduced me to the lovely piggy goodness. Crétons on toast? Divine.
Pop into Cora's next time you need brunch. Trust me, no-one's going home hungry. -
Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
3/5/2010 1 photo
I have heard so much about Cora's that I thought it was time to try it out.
We went here for breakfast and it is what everyone says.
Lots of fresh fruit on the menu and the crepes were great. It is usually packed with people and was on this occasion.
Cora's is about healthy, so some might find the cost a little high. However this was a great breakfast. -
Review from Sarah A.
Halifax, NS
2/2/2010
If don't like fruit... then don't bother. You get more fruit than anything. Don't get me wrong, it's all good.
I don't like waiting in lineups but I always end up waiting at Cora's but nowhere else.
Reasons why I did not give Cora's a 5 Star;
1- Pricey
2- Weak coffee
3- There was no Turkey bacon more than three times I ate there
4- Long waits- and I agree with the Wait Staff never being around and probably need more training. -
Review from Anna H.
Halifax, NS
2/6/2010
Breakfast and brunch served up with a cheery attitude in a cheery setting, plus the sunshiney-ness of their menus will perk you up if you're still a little bleary eyed. Prices are decent, but it's not a cheap and dirty diner so go elsewhere if you're looking for that. Cora's puts more of an emphasis on fresh fruit and clean meals - nothing here is revolutionary, but it is fresh and able to fill you up. If I am in a group that's looking for breakfast on Spring Garden, I would definitely choose this over nearby Smitty's any day.
