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Cora's Coffee Shoppe

Breakfast Spot$$$$

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Ranked #3 for breakfast spots in Santa Monica
"Burrata Caprese Omelette is THE BOMB! Best I’ve ever tasted"(5 Tips)
"Lovely frittata & salad, and a very fluffy orange blueberry pancake."(8 Tips)
"Highly recommend the Turkish breakfast"(5 Tips)
"The huevos rancheros insanely awesome 🥚🍳👌"(6 Tips)

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EaterAugust 4, 2016
The lovely wrap-around patio suits the plates coming out of the kitchen, like a Wagyu steak and eggs plate, artichoke tarragon omelette, vegetable frittata, and blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Read more
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Derek FromsonMarch 31, 2013
Nice outdoor patio near the beach. Good drip coffee. Healthy breakfast options. Try egg white, feta, arugula omelette (can sub cheese), veggie frittata, burrata caprese omelette, or huevos rancheros.
Ricky SherrillAugust 2, 2015
Great food & good place for breakfast meeting. The Buckwheat Blueberry pancakes are a must try. Get there early because it gets crowded & they do not take reservations.
Jean-Yves MartineauMarch 13, 2016
Great atmosphere and great food was well worth the wait - staff was happy to to bring coffee on the sidewalk while we waited.
EaterAugust 18, 2016
Despite the upscaled prices, there’s still something homey and downright satisfying about Bruce Marder’s own Cora’s Coffee Shoppe on Ocean Avenue. Don’t skip on the pancakes. Read more
Kelly WeaverFebruary 14, 2022
The Caprese Omelet was good and breakfast sandwich was huge. Would never order the potato again…0 for 2 on that one. Coffee was great, carry-out was efficient. Dine-in was extremely slow.
Sara SFebruary 10, 2015
Lovely frittata & salad, and a very fluffy orange blueberry pancake. Despite being right on the street, the patio is pleasant.
Jackie Say NoNovember 4, 2019
Cappuccino was regular coffee with foam... no richness from coffee as you get from espresso. Buckwheat pancakes are huge and yummy. Service is great!
Patrick HelmMay 24, 2016
Had a wonderful omelette of the day and coffee. Fast service. Tasty food and drink. Wonderful.
Angela WebbSeptember 23, 2011
Go early and don't bring a large group and perhaps your wait won't be too long. But it's worth it. I've had the orange pancakes (more cakey than flapjacky) and the lamb ragu. Great place!
James KiernanAugust 21, 2018
Nice little cafe nestled right near the Loews and other hotels in the area. Good coffee and omelettes. ☕️🍳 free WiFi
NmFebruary 25, 2016
Egg white frittata is to die for .. Best breakfast spot in Santa Monica ..
Shn JuayJune 14, 2018
Burrata Caprese Omelette is THE BOMB! Best I’ve ever tasted
Jinnie LOctober 17, 2014
outdoor patio seat is so pretty♥ burrata caprese omelette, smoked salmon brnedict, and orange pancake!!! YUM!
Marysia ReevesFebruary 20, 2012
This is hands down the best breakfast place! Burratta omelette is to die for. Friendly staff, always a wait but it goes fast. Love it here!
Jon SanchezOctober 7, 2016
parking can be difficult and there is usually a line, but the food and ambiance in the back is really nice.
Christina ChristodoulouMarch 21, 2018
The Breakfast Burrito was top notch! Went back for Buttermilk Pancakes and they did not disappoint. Portions are big!
Ollie CartwrightJune 11, 2015
Take a look at the specials and get there early for a table.
Christine CassidyJanuary 8, 2019
Great atmosphere, such a cute little coffee shop. Breakfast was tasty and espresso pretty good.
@gourmetiques InstagramApril 25, 2015
Very nice and confortable place. The FOOD is delicious! A must in Santa Monica beach
Lucie HarwoodOctober 7, 2019
Greek breakfast was superb and huevos are spot on.
Fatma GencOctober 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best breakfast in st monica ❤️ turkish breakfast was turkish, egg frittata was heaAaaven
LaarneeFebruary 23, 2014
Cluttered menu. You need a strong visual scanning skills and attention to detail to decide on a dish. Otherwise, just ask your server😉
Jennifer JMay 16, 2010
Some of the best brunches I've ever had have been at this charming yet unassuming location. Delicious orange pancakes, cappuccinos, omelettes, polenta & italian sausage... I'm salivating already.
Matthew CaenahanFebruary 23, 2010
Huevos rancheros and excellent espresso drinks make Cora's my favorite post-surfing breakfast joint...but you don't have to freeze in the polluted waters of our bay to groove on this A+ breakfast.
Mrs TvoretskiyAugust 23, 2018
The breakfast is just ok.. if there is a choice, I would suggest another place to go
Arnaud RéautéNovember 6, 2015
Great terrace and large choice of breakfasts and mixes of Mexican and Italian cuisine.
Mia MabantaSeptember 27, 2014
Veggie frittata. Comes with a wonderful assortment of things. Favorite breakfast.
Liliana VillanuevaJune 10, 2013
Favorite place to eat in Santa Monica so far! the breakfast specials are always amazing!
Steven GaanJuly 2, 2017
Highly recommend the Turkish breakfast
Kevin HartMay 24, 2016
B-e-a-utiful outdoor seating under plants n vines n shit. Doesn't make up for the uncomfortable-ass chairs though. 3/5 stars.
Jason H.July 1, 2016
Much more pleasant to sit outside. Wait for a table. Food is good but on the expensive side for breakfast. Tourist prices.
Cassel KrollJuly 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Brioche With Fresh Orange Marmalade - Sublime.
MotazOctober 23, 2017
Cozy atmosphere you feel like in Europe
Caroline RitterApril 3, 2017
Cute cafe side as well as a sit down counter/ take-away side.
Derek JonesSeptember 6, 2014
The name is a misnomer. The coffee selection is poor. Breakfast and bakery items are the real items of expertise.
Ashley Lane-RobertsDecember 21, 2013
Both a vegetarian and mear-eater agree, this place has the best veggie burger EVER!
Swen GrahamOctober 25, 2017
The huevos rancheros insanely awesome 🥚🍳👌
P.J. PalmerNovember 24, 2009
Go to Cora's; sit inside at the counter with an LA TIMES, and order the Burrata Caprese Omelette. And be sure to ask for the homemade Jams. Also outstanding: Orange Pancakes :)
Options EverydaycomOctober 30, 2013
Order thier glass ware it's called caring ware and they sell you a box at Cora's for 24.00 set of four
Janette RizkAugust 29, 2010
All the dishes look amazing and service is excellent. The bruschetta with soft eggs is to die for! Well worth the wait for a table.
Berkay DaverJune 13, 2015
Huevos rancheros is bad. Eggs are swimming in a bean salsa mixture.
Melody Faith ClarkNovember 14, 2010
Great food. Just sometimes the waiters are smarmy. And God forbid don't stray even a few feet from the waiting list. They anemically call names, they hardly try. & then cross the name off. They won't
Zac NeuliebMarch 21, 2013
The burrata capresse omelette and fresh lemonade is where it's at.
LosJuly 21, 2015
The Burrata Caprese Omelette is amazing.
DavidJuly 12, 2015
Slow, sullen service w/an attitude. Egg white frittata good but expensive. My server did not mention specials. When I told him that I had spilled s.th he said he would clean up but didn't . Ehh!
Jeff WalkerSeptember 30, 2013
orange pancake with blueberry is out of this world
Justin OrgelDecember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Polenta w/ Italian sausage. Chicken tacos. Everything excellent. Do it now!
Jordan EnderJuly 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Vegetable frittatas and orange pancakes with blueberries are the way to go. Make sure to ask for the jams too.
khalidMay 31, 2016
Smoked salmon with eggs Benedict 👌

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