I tried to have breakfast here two weeks ago on a Sunday morning. I wasn't at all surprised at the huge lineup considering the buzz that this franchise has generated. Because of the wait my family and I decided to eat elsewhere.
I returned today on a cold wintery Friday morning. There was a line again but it was far shorter. We were seated within ten minutes and were immediately served coffee. The staff were very friendly and quick to come to our table throughout our meal.
The menu looked really exciting and we marveled at the photos of delicious breakfast with heaps of fruit. I ordered the Cora's Special (they put their business name on it, I had to try it). My father ordered a breakfast panini.
When the food came to the table my father and I both commented to the server, "It doesn't look like the pictures!". It really didn't. My meal was very plain looking and was served with one small strawberry and a sliver of melon. The bacon was overcooked, the potatoes were under cooked. The most interesting thing on my plate was a small crepe with a slice of ham and a breakfast sausage on it. Same story with my father's plate. Underwhelmed by the serving of fruit and the crepe wrapped omelette was as plain looking as it was in flavor. We were both thankful that we had ordered some hollandaise sauce on the side. The serving of food in general was enough as neither of us were hungry when we finished our meals.
The price was very reasonable for what we got, but I'm disappointed. I thought this was supposed to be the most amazing breakfast place in all the land. I might return with lowered expectations if it is convenient.