I've walked past this Cora's while shopping at North Land mall and every time there's always a ridiculous long lineup outside that it's definitely discouraged me to try this location.
Although after my good experience at the Bow Valley location, our friend suggested to meet for brunch here so we decided to try it out.
We figured since it was the Monday of the long weekend it would be busy and wow, were we right. When we arrived, I counted 25 people ahead of us. My friend said that the line usually goes quick, and even the hostess coming around said the wait was about 10-15 mins. So we waited . . . and waited . . . and waited . . . for 40 MINUTES!
Once we were finally seated (slightly irritated and overly hungry), our server was quick to get our drink and food orders. This time I went with the strawberry and custard waffle, my boyfriend got the Cora's special (with added cheese) and our two friends both got the 1990's harvest.
Our food arrived pretty fast, I was surprised at how big the waffle was and its overflowing mountain of strawberries. The Cora's special wasn't big on presentation - it looked like everything was just thrown on the plate and the added cheese was a measly sprinkle on the hash browns (which apparently warrants for an extra $3 charge . . .) The 1990's Harvest had a hearty helping of fruit as well, again not too big on presentation there either.
We all ate quickly as if it was our last meal and decided to get outta there ASAP since the multiple families waiting in line were finally piling in - cranky/crying toddlers in tow (I know how you feel kid - 40 mins to wait to get in somewhere is redic!)
Honestly, I won't be back to this location. The food isn't that great to torture myself to stand in line for that long again