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| - Huge buzz about this place. From its humble beginnings in Montreal to its monstrous lines that circle every location, Cora's has hit the big time with the success this franchise carries and the long lines that ensue, even in the suburbs, I was excited to try Cora's. Sadly, I left disappointed. Something was just missing. There was no charm, no finesse, no umph! You need that umph especially if it's for brunch. Brunch places should have the ability to kick your ass and jump start you towards your day or at least have you look forward to doing a slow nothing. I want my face blown off with great crepes, omelets, and Benedicts that were all present but they didn't live up to the Cora's hype. It was all text book. Crepes were lifeless, omelets were huge but missed the mark on flavor, and the Hollandaise was just.... average! It's not that Cora's wasn't good, it just wasn't great and definitely wasn't worth the insane line.
Staff was nice and worked as quick as they could but you can sometimes see they are rushed, understandably so as there is a huge line out the door with cranky people that have yet to eat all day. This is definitely not a place where you can sit around and talk for a bit after your brunch as a voodoo curse will be dispelled against you to make you move. I look at this place like a slow fast food restaurant. Yeah, the food is fresh, unlike fast food, but you eat and then you get kicked out. No time to enjoy this place, we need those tables or the Italian lady in the mink is gonna beat you with the complimentary fudge by the front door.
Decor is something else. Lots of paint on the walls of awkward cartoon characters and dish names all over. It was like eating in a toddlers room that had free reign with his crayons and only knew how to spell names of brunch dishes. Besides the paint the decor isn't anything memorable. Normal tables, banquettes, and chairs.... is there such a thing as Normal tables, banquettes, and chairs? There is now and you can find them at Cora's.
Overall, brunch here was good. Service was relatively quick, considering the packed house, and food was fresh. I did enjoy how the fruit was cut into shapes but I'm a child at heart. Apple stars are cool no matter where you're from and if you don't like them, tell me and I will help you look for your soul. Food was good and prices were just a tad expensive for what you get but you will leave full as the portions are huge. The wait is dreadful, even in the dead of winter people come here and line up outside. I just don't think it is worth the wait and hassle but being Richmond Hill, your options are slim.
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