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Cora Breakfast and Lunch

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Family restaurant Brunch restaurant Canadian restaurant

👍👍 I have frequented this location many times over the years. Food never disappoints. They have the best pancakes! So fluffy and delicious. Highly recommend! The restaurant itself is always clean, and has plenty of comfortable seating options. People often mention breakfast, good, experience, friendly, Cora, restaurant, staff, potatoes, time, server,


Address

1755 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering, ON L1V 6K5, Canada

Website

www.chezcora.com

Contact

+1 905-231-3004

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (19) good (14) experience (13) friendly (11) Cora (11) restaurant (10) staff (10) potatoes (10) time (10) server (10)
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  • 5/5 Meaghan 1 year ago on Google
    I have frequented this location many times over the years. Food never disappoints. They have the best pancakes! So fluffy and delicious. Highly recommend! The restaurant itself is always clean, and has plenty of comfortable seating options.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leila S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went on Fathers Day; Arrived around noon. Service was fast! - waited less than 15 minutes to be seated. Well staffed, staff was very friendly, service was great! I Ordered Salmon eggs Benedict and my boyfriend ordered a Joe construction breakfast. Also had a Cappuccino. Always pleased with Cora’s.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the western cheddar crepomelette. (Has ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomatoes, green onions and cheddar cheese, covered in hollandaise sauce and potatoes and fruits). Basically veggies and eggs; it was alright. Cora's is a higher end than your traditional breakfast place albeit pricier. Staff was friendly and courteous.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Iliyas E. 6 months ago on Google
    I recently dined at Cora and opted for their blueberry pancakes. The presentation was certainly appealing, but when it came to taste, I found them a bit on the bland side. On the bright side, the service was excellent, and the overall atmosphere of the place was above-average. There is a decent chance we come back here the next time we decide to go on a breakfast date.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adryan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Always love Cora’s. Great food with reasonable prices. They always add a nice side of fruit. Great Hollandaise and crepes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Crystal L. 1 year ago on Google
    A fun family friendly unique breakfast dinning experience with healthy and tasty food options often displayed beautifully on your plate. Can be busy, but worth the wait ♡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 An G. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good and had generous servings. Coffee with free refills although 1 server refilled put cups with lukewarm coffee. Ordered French toast off the kids menu and it came with lots of fruit and a bottle of juice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abdul f. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience..wish they offer more of freshly squeezed juices and halal options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Always the best experience at this location! I used to bring my staff here for holiday brunches before the pandemic, and will always come here whenever I get a Cora-craving! The owner is a great guy, very accommodating and understanding. Manages well, and chooses great staff! After coming to this location a few dozen times over the years, I absolutely rate it 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eric L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for American breakfast. They have a very big menu that pretty much includes everything. I got the skillet, it tasted good, a bit too oily. The portion size is not big but I liked that they included delicious fruits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 antonella r. 2 years ago on Google
    Buckwheat crepe- spinach and old cheddar! delicious and gluten-free!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanille 1 year ago on Google
    Got a seat close to the window and had some sunshine and warmth. Our server who was new really did a great job. Cora had a good breakfast selection
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sahana S. 10 months ago on Google
    They have quite a few options, and we both liked what we got. The portion size for our dishes was good as well. The crepe was well stuffed & the meal overall was really filling. My only complaint about the crepe dish is that it was a bit lacking on seasoning but it came with salsa + sour cream, and also hot sauce and salt as well, which all made it much better and enjoyable. The salmon bagel was really good. The service was just okay. They weren't that friendly, but they weren't rude either. I would go back if I was craving a specific dish from here, but there's other breakfast places with much more welcoming staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PamB 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to go for breakfast! The staff are very friendly and prompt. The restaurant is clean and it is just a happy place to be. The crepe’s are delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Herman G. 2 years ago on Google
    The most disgusting customer service and quality of food. I’ve been to Coras in the west, it’s a completely different restaurant. The manager was extremely rude, condescending. My mother and I were served rotten fruit with freezer burn, oily omelettes, and cold bread. The potatoes were soggy, nothing like how they looked on the menu. The manager said “I can change out your fruit or you can leave it as is” the attitude is just terrible when the food is visibly unacceptable. Was charged extra for one packet of jam and peanut butter, I have NEVER experienced this. I’m all for paying the price for high quality food, but this wasn’t even worth a dollar. Espresso drink was ok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Philip C. 4 months ago on Google
    Average experience. Coffee tasted burnt. Service was good but wait staff is overworked and understaffed. Food was disappointing. Skillet is mostly potatoes with hardly any meat and smallest eggs I've ever seen. Tuna melt is good. Not worth the high prices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin 4 months ago on Google
    The reception by Anton and the overall experience was excellent. Good for group. Healthy menu options. Their home fries a staple of the breakfast menu, need work in my opinion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Justin K. 11 months ago on Google
    Not a great experience, food took a very long time, arrived cold, all 3 plates. Potatoes weren't cook they were cold inside. Had to ask for refills on the coffee more then twice. Food display was terrible. Unfortunately we will not be returning.

  • 5/5 Daniel W. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I took my son and daughter-in-law here for brunch to celebrate my daughter-in-law's birthday. The food was amazing, the restaurant was very clean. The best part of the experience was our server, Jonah. He was the most cheerful, prompt and truly genuinely caring restaurant server we have met in a very long time. We will be back.

  • 1/5 yvonne s. 1 year ago on Google
    Looked forward to a Cora experience , and was very disappointed. To start we sat at our table for 30 minutes before being greeted or asked for a starter drink or brought any water. Once we ordered Our drinks the waitress was quick to walk away. I then noticed the restaurant was busier then usual and chalked the wait and experience to that. Once we received our coffee the restaurant cleared out quite a bit and was hopeful for a better experience. We then waited another 20 minutes before being asked for our breakfast order. We then waited about 30 minutes for our food to come and it was cold and honestly the presentation was extremely lack lustre. Cheese wasn’t melted , no flavour and honestly for an 80 dollar breakfast bill I would expect to be at least slightly satisfied by what was ordered. We then sat for another 35 minutes before I asked someone if I could pay my bill. This is the first and only time in my life I did not tip and honestly am so disappointed in the experience. Will not return

  • 5/5 Rany D. 1 year ago on Google
    Haven’t been to Cora’s in years. Decided to pop in for a healthier choice meal, and I was pleasantly impressed. I ordered the Bagel and Lox, with a side of potatoes. My server, Cindy suggested a side of hollandaise sauce for the potatoes. It was the best combination to have. Very very impressed with the quality, taste, portions, freshness and most of all, my server. She was very sweet and happy and I would come back here again with my family. Good job to the franchise owner of this location for running an excellent operation.

  • 5/5 C F. 5 months ago on Google
    Great selection of breakfast food and unique selection! Good portions. Friendly staff. I like that they offered a couple Iced coffee options. I tried the Mochaccino. It was pretty good! It was 6$ but most of the drink was ice I wish it was a bigger. The blueberry pancakes were good!

  • 4/5 Reston S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Celebrated Boxing Day at Cora's, a recent family tradition. The classic diner interior, decorated with yellows and hints of green, offers a nostalgic atmosphere. Our host accommodated my request for a table near the window, ensuring a pleasant experience. While our server was a bit slow, her attentiveness to orders and periodic check-ins were commendable. We savoured the Banana Blast, Gargantuan breakfast, and Jo Construction, all delicious choices. The only hiccup was my burnt toast, but this minor flaw doesn't overshadow Cora's appeal as a fantastic spot for family breakfast gatherings.

  • 3/5 JYL 4 months ago on Google
    Food is good, menu has so many options to choose from. Coffee is not hot enough. Tried a Strawberry banana smoothie and it’s way too sweet. Staffs looked tired but they are helpful and friendly

  • 5/5 Jean-Pierre B. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped for lunch on our way home🏡. Great service and good food. I recommend it.

  • 2/5 Candace B. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve ordered from here dozens of times however this time there was hair IN MY HUSBAND’S FRUIT. Looks like this happened before judging by the last review. Train your people properly this isn’t the time to mess around! We’re in a pandemic

  • 4/5 Nabila N. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything was great except for the undercooked potatoes, they need to be cook a little longer otherwise everything taste delicious. Great service as well.

  • 4/5 Christine M. 2 years ago on Google
    There is a wealth of breakfast and lunch options at Cora that is undeniable. The portions are ample, the food arrives quickly, and it is consistently delicious. Although a bit pricey, I still find myself coming back with the family. Some of my favs are the Eggs Benedict with mushrooms and brie, the chocolate and strawberry crepes, fresh-fruit smoothies, and the waffles with creme anglaise. The atmosphere is colourful, relaxed, and very kid-friendly.

  • 5/5 Chaitanya W. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you team Cora for the yummy breakfast. A big shoutout to all the staff who are working tirelessly and keeping up with the orders. Enjoyed our brunch before going out and enjoying the sunny weather. Third lockdown begins tomorrow. Will miss our brunch dates 🥰

  • 3/5 sadaf k. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice customer service. Quality was average. We ordered 4 different brunch and fries weren't cooked at all.

  • 5/5 rosemary p. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great, didn't take too long to come out. We arrived at 8am on a Saturday morning and they were able to accommodate our table of 7 without a wait. A few items ordered were the Louis the Undecided, Banana Blast, Joe Construction. Very tasty

  • 5/5 Crystal C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was fantastic as always!!! No complaints here! And the strawberry crep with Nutella was as big as my arm! Well worth money!!!!

  • 4/5 Red Carpet P. 2 years ago on Google
    It's all about the bacon. Would have given a 5 star for service a quality of food. But the bacon?!?! What happened to it?

  • 1/5 Hosai H. 2 years ago on Google
    Not like it at all unfortunately I lost my wallet with all my ID but I have my covid19 passport in my phone which is government proof I already applied for all documents which takes time to come the only photo ID right now is Costco membership card which I got so today with my family we just visit this location unfortunately after all this explanation she said since I have no government proof we cannot enter any way I know all covid19 protocols but it didn't make since to me that she said I can show my license that has no picture and it is equal to covid19 passport Very funny and disrespectful Covid19 passport is also government documents and temporary license is also issued by same government 🤔

  • 5/5 Frie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our server Jonah was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and reasonable price for the quality and quantity. The atmosphere is warm and inviting (yellow glow) and the restaurant is kept very clean. Will return and recommend to friends/family. One of the best locations.

  • 1/5 Stephanie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Went into the Pickering location yesterday and was completely disappointed. We were let in and seated quite quickly, but it took another 15 minutes for our server to come over and acknowledge us. We immediately ordered. Everything came out fast, but the potatoes were greasy and undercooked and what the heck is with the bacon?! $15 per plate for ready crisp bacon. Not worth it. Cora used to be THE breakfast place. But we will not ever be going back. I have better bacon in my fridge.

  • 5/5 dk p. 2 years ago on Google
    It was good place we 4 friends go for Breakfast it was amazing Best Service love to go again

  • 4/5 spandan m. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food every time. Not giving a 5 only because the pancakes tastes weird otherwise the place and staff are truly amazing.

  • 2/5 Vanessa B. 2 years ago on Google
    Cora Breakfast and Lunch has been a great place my family and I used to frequent, I remember the cheerful staff, the lovely food, and the welcoming environment. Post-Covid, I came with my mother for a quick breakfast to enjoy, and I feel I should’ve taken my money and time somewhere else. We had to wait by the entrance for quite some time until we were served, we were put in a booth, but almost in a corner and blocked off. It felt very weird to be sat somewhere so closed off when many seats were still open. Our server Katie, was very friendly and served us our food swiftly. The food is the main issue. I was served two eggs, breakfast sausages, a sliced strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, potato wedges and toast. I was shocked when the toast came out and was nearly burnt! Black and brown and when I lifted it, burnt bits fell off. It was edible, but definitely not good at all. The potatoes were as soggy as soggy can get. They were floppy when I stabbed them with the fork, and even tasted like raw potatoes, white and not crispy at all. The strawberry was one of the worst strawberries I’ve ever tasted in my entire life., it was watery, lack lustre, and just overall very poor taste. the eggs weren’t even cooked as the way I asked them to be, over easy. They were hard to puncture, more over-medium, and had the feel of being very watery. The yolk was not tasty at all. I would not here again, even for a glass of water.

  • 5/5 Mahdokht E. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy waffle and crepommlatte! A little expensive for a brunch… but we really enjoyed the food!

  • 1/5 Maria I. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to Cora’s Pickering location with my family, I have a 7 months old baby and 5 years old boy, prior to taking them inside the restaurant I went to ask if there are seats available and the hostess said yes bring them in, so I took them in and another hostess gave our table to somebody then we had to wait for others to get their seating. It’s so not baby friendly, we can’t take the stroller in they told us to take the stroller back to the car. Food took forever to come, hostess is so not friendly. Utensils were missing from the table. After 2 years I took my kids to the restaurant and had a horrible overall experience at this place.

  • 3/5 Diana K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good. Service was below average. Server wasn’t so great either. Hardly checked on us and not very friendly. Not particularly a fan of this location from the couple times I’ve been here. Got the Eggs Benedict with peameal bacon with the usual undercooked potatoes (even though I asked for well done) and side of fruits that are usually not ripe or sweet.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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