Cora&#x27;s Coffee Shoppe

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On the Grid : Cora's Coffee Shoppe

"Hidden in a nest of bougainvillea vines right by the beach, is a tasty little spot for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Nearly every ingredient used is sourced from Santa Monica’s Farmers Market and is “Organic When Possible”. The varied, yummy menu serves items like chorizo scramble, artichoke omelettes, short rib tacos, chicken burgers and BLT’s with goat cheese. Go during the week to avoid the Ocean Ave hotel crowd, unless, of course, you’re one of them." - TRÜF

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The 15 Best Breakfasts In LA

"With its green ivy-covered patio, Cora’s feels like a little secret garden, but that’s also because it’s kind of a secret in general. Tourists somehow haven’t gotten to this cafe on Ocean in Santa Monica yet, so there’s never a wait to get inside. The food is what you’d expect from a fancy boutique hotel on a beach: bruschetta poached eggs, Turkish style breakfasts, and bagels that come with burrata instead of cream cheese. But you’re here for the best huevos rancheros on the Westside. The eggs come in a perfect puddle of beans and ranchera salsa that we would be perfectly happy eating on its own like soup. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins

"Cora's Coffee Shoppe, Santa Monica. Hidden in a nest of bougainvillea vines right by the beach, is a tasty little spot for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Nearly every ingredient used is sourced from Santa Monica’s Farmers Market and is “Organic When Possible”. The varied, yummy menu serves items like chorizo scramble, artichoke omelettes, short rib tacos, chicken burgers and BLT’s with goat cheese. Go during the week to avoid the Ocean Ave hotel crowd, unless, of course, you’re one of them."

Los Angeles

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Cora’s Coffee Shoppe Review - Santa Monica - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"With its green ivy-covered patio, Cora’s feels like a little secret garden, but that’s also because it’s kind of a secret in general. Tourists somehow haven’t gotten to this cafe on Ocean in Santa Monica yet, so there’s never a wait to get inside. The food is what you’d expect from a fancy boutique hotel on a beach - they serve bruschetta poached eggs, Turkish-style breakfasts, and bagels that come with burrata instead of cream cheese. But you’re here for the best huevos rancheros on the Westside. The eggs come in a perfect puddle of beans and ranchera salsa, and the tortillas underneath somehow retain their chew. photo credit: Kim Fox photo credit: Kim Fox photo credit: Kim Fox" - Arden Shore

Crystal H

Google

What an absolute gem! This is a perfect lil spot for breakfast. They were able to accommodate my eggs Benedict and make it without meat I had spinach and grilled onions, and it was the best eggs benny I've ever had! The staff was extremely kind and helpful. Definitely a must when visiting Santa Monica. My sister had the burger and swears it's the best burger she's ever had. 🍔

Florian Erker

Google

Cool spot near the pier. Great breakfast and a unique atmosphere. The service was excellent. Compared to most other options near the beach, it offers very good value for money. I had a delicious breakfast and an excellent café latte.

Elisabeth Kennedy

Google

Cora’s Coffee is phenomenal. The service was spectacular and the food even better. I would definitely recommend the everything bagel with smoked salmon, or if you are there on the weekend, the smoked salmon Benedict. The food was fresh, filling and reasonably priced. Also, you need to grab a pastry for dessert. This place was a great experience and I would come back to Santa Monica just to eat here again. Thank you!

Amanda Myers

Google

What a great find! Food is excellent, well made and varied. Great breakfast spot. Highly recommend the Turkish breakfast. We lived in SM for 10 years and never knew about this place. Took us coming back for a quick visit to finally discover this gem.

Keira Herr

Google

The best steak and eggs hands down, and I have had a few in my life 😎 The steak was high quality, perfectly grilled as well as the eggs and the mashed potato was crispy on the outside and so moist within - served with 3 types of hot sauces, and the toast came with a trio of home made jams (the server actually made them, my fav was the orange marmalade). My partner had the fish tacos which looked solid and I love the navy beans with rice - so flavorful. Server was friendly and professional and you can see he has a lot of pride in the food, always nice to see. I would definitely be back every time I am in Santa Monica

Mike Mercado

Google

Great customer service delicious food. One easy access from the freewayou gonna love it here.stop in say hello..

Noor Zehra

Google

The cutest cafe. Came back 2 days in a row because the food, location, atmosphere, and customer service was SO good! A great place to stop for a breakfast in Santa Monica!

Ben Reaves

Google

Instead of sitting under an arch of green, we were sitting under a translucent plastic sheet with no airflow. My omlet tasted like water. My wife got 下痢 but not sure it's from the food here. It's so close to the ocean we hoped for a cool breeze but no. I'm sorry. Maybe we came at a bad time (12:30 on Saturday)

Latifah A.

Yelp

This is such a cute spot with great service. The place has easy parking in the back. It has very charming outdoor seating. I enjoyed their breakfast burrito!

Michael J.

Yelp

First of all the name does not necessarily reflect all the cuisine that is available. There are a number of gourmet Spanish and Mexican food choices here. We ordered the Spanish tortilla and the fish tacos. They were both delicious! The seating is comfortable and the place charming. The service was friendly and fairly prompt. My only complaint was the portions were a bit small for the price point, as the fish were small pieces covered in a lot of shredded lettuce so it looked like more than it really was..other than that critique we had a good experience.

Terence T.

Yelp

The shop was pretty much empty as we strolled in at 1pm. The vibe was perfect, chill interior with nice art decorating the outside sheltered area I got a Greek egg with spinach and yoghurt. I didn't expect much but this was SO GOOD. Eggs were perfect over easy, and the yoghurt added a nice tang to the mouthful. Bread was sublime, soft inside but nice and toasted outside, butter spread well and the remaining oil, yoghurt and egg from the main dish provided the perfect dip Service was friendly, though I think this is quite pricey for what it is, keeping it from a 5 star from me. Definitely worth popping by

Julia G.

Yelp

Update: Originally my review was 5 stars but I soon realized afterwards that my decaf coffee was not decaf. I am very sensitive to caffeine. I asked if they had decaf and they said yes but it doesn't seem that way. Based on other reviews it's not the first time this mistake has been made. If you're like me definitely double check before drinking! Original review: I've been wanting to check out this beachside coffee shop for quite a while since I always pass by on bike rides. The staff greeted me and were super friendly. I came 30 min before closing but they were still cooking up meals and since I had my bike with me I opted for a croissant and coffee to-go. The croissant was warmed up for me and very buttery and flaky!! The coffee was the perfect amount of sweetness - I ordered a decaf vanilla latte. Their patio is super nice if you want to dine in. It is covered and has a cute design. Prices are higher than expected but probably because of the high rent for the area!! I have nothing bad to say! It was a great experience and I'd love to come back to have a hot meal!!

Melody V.

Yelp

Ricardo was an amazing waiter! He gave great recommendations and service. They have lattes, coffees, and any type of breakfast food you could want. I got the bruschetta poached egg with prosciutto and it was Devine.

Harold N.

Yelp

This place was all outside seating and it was cold today. The fresh squeeze orange juice and fresh made berries jam were very good and went well with my breakfast. They were starting to get busy so we got there early enough to get out the way as people started coming in droves. The gentleman serving was super nice and eloquently described all the dishes we asked about.

J C.

Yelp

Sneaky good breakfast spot... wait... not good. Great. Huevos rancheros (add chorizo) is your go-to. Quiet. Sleepy. Good service. A winner in so many ways

Minh L.

Yelp

Great friendly service. Ambiance is cute. Excited to try more of their menu the next time I'm here.

ID S.

Yelp

Excellent service from very friendly staff. Appreciated the recommendations and the food itself was great. Outdoor seating is enjoyable and plenty of space.

Charles C.

Yelp

The service here was terrible. No refills, no service. We waited over 40 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, the $20 pancake stack was disappointing to say the least. The pancakes didn't even come close to what they advertised online--no way these were the pancakes I saw. Honestly, I've had better pancakes at IHOP for less than half the price. The total final was outrageous for what we got, especially considering how mediocre the experience was. I'm used to tourist traps, but this was on another level. Next time, I'll pick a place with an actual beach view if I'm paying these prices.

Inderpal B.

Yelp

My family and I cole to Santa Monica every summer and we always have breakfast at Cora's at least once. We've been going there for 5 years and we e never been disappointed. Today I ordered my usual espresso drink and asked for it to be made with nf milk. My drink was definitely not nonfat. I asked 3 times if it was and was told yes, but when you are an avid coffee drinker, your taste buds don't fail you. I only post this for the owner as a small business owner should know how his/her employees are doing. Otherwise, I highly recommend this place - fantastic food!

Kristen B.

Yelp

Great little outdoor spot in Santa Monica (w parking in the back!) came for Sunday brunch and service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious--had the egg white burrito w red and green sauce. Will definitely be back.

Tim S.

Yelp

This place is great. Food, coffee, and staff are fantastic... and we loved the ambiance.

Will B.

Yelp

I've never been to Antarctica before but it was a good view of the people walking upside down. I ate a churro. Paul was chill, he treated treat me very nice.

A T.

Yelp

I had excellent huevos rancheros on one visit and a delicious Mexican omelette with egg whites on a subsequent visit. My meals were perfect both times. I definitely recommend their Mexican dishes. I am giving five stars because of the food. The price of my meals, however, was high in my opinion, but that is true of so many establishments in Santa Monica. Nearly all of the seating is outside, but in a nicely secluded hideaway from the street. Overhead heaters helped out nicely on the two cool mornings I was there. The name of the restaurant is Cora's Coffee Shoppe. But, don't let the Coffee Shoppe fool you. The two meals I had could easily be served in a fancy restaurant. And, the atmosphere with white table cloth and roses on the tables in a nice hideaway from the street added to the charm and great breakfasts I had.

Susie C.

Yelp

Food delish one of my favorite breakfast spots. Service friendly and fast. Ambiance cozy beachy diner.

Debra K.

Yelp

This is my go-to restaurant when I'm in the mood for Huevos Rancheros as their's can't be beat. My husband tries different breakfast dishes and has always been happy with whatever he's ordered but I can't be bribed to NOT get Cora's Huevos Rancheros since this always satisfies my craving :) The service is always good, the wait staff makes me feel comfortable and at-home, and I have nothing to complain about.

Jacob G.

Yelp

Could not possibly say anything worse. Egregious experience. Rude service bad prices bad experience. Also no class at all. Highly recommend against. Don't even bother trying to bring a car just pack it up and head home. Really unbelievable please do not go.

Julie R.

Yelp

This is one of my go to places when I'm in town. This popular restaurant has excellent food in an inviting outdoor patio surrounded by vines. The food is consistently delicious and plenty of it. We often go for breakfast. For those looking for gluten free, items aren't marked. However, the very helpful wait staff guides you on what to order.

Lumi P.

Yelp

Totally unacceptable. I was in the area with my friend and we decided to stop and grab a coffee. We were not greeted at all and told by the employee "what u want". After waiting a considerable amount of time for our order we were hit with rude remarks. One from an employee named Kathy particularly stood out where she said "Asians don't drink coffee anyway they drink tea". Safe to say we will not be returning.

Hung-Hei Y.

Yelp

We ate here a couple times during COVID. The outdoor eating area was cute and well spaced. Food was pretty good with the usual breakfast items often with a Mexican twist. I quite enjoyed the carne asada plate and the huevos rancheros. Fresh OJ was good but costly. My wife enjoyed her burrata caprese omelet but I thought it needed a little more flavor. It's also called Capo Cantina now and is probably the outdoor seating for Capo at night. Would definitely return again for breakfast when in the area.

Moriah R.

Yelp

I don't understand how a place can be labeled a coffee shop but have terrible coffee. Super watered down and expensive

Tony V.

Yelp

Incredible spot!!!!! Cannot wait to come back-first class in every way possible!!!! Had the breakfast burrito-fire!!!

Mónica D.

Yelp

Disappointed. Service was bad and the food was terrible. The beans tasted like they had soap in them. Neither the chorizo with eggs nor the corn beef hash were edible. My mom wanted to send the food back, but I didn't want to be that person. This place is overpriced and lacks heart.

Kayla K.

Yelp

We stopped by here just for coffee to go -- they were so friendly and fast & they also gave us some pastries on the house! Will be returning for a proper brunch

Lee G.

Yelp

I ordered the breakfast special Chicken Enchiladas. Do these look like chicken enchiladas? No? Well this is Cora's version of chicken enchiladas. No melted cheese, more like a weak version of an egg burrito for 15 bucks. Presentation gets a thumbs down too. You're better off just getting a better, less expensive breakfast burrito somewhere else, or getting some real enchiladas. Wasn't even tasty.

Lorrin W.

Yelp

We hadn't been to Cora's in several years but it was a nice homecoming. Dining layout is roughly the same as before but is less crowded. Maybe it was because we were eating at 2:00 ( closes at 3). Menu seems more Mexican oriented than I remembered but we were happy with our choices (corned beef hash & eggs and Al pastor tacos. Ample servings and quite tasty. Excellent service.

Craig J.

Yelp

We happened upon this place at the end of our morning walk and I was hungry for breakfast- What Luck!! The food at Cora's was good enough to make us forget that our waiter disappeared more than Cris Angel during his magic shows.... (His co-workers got us things like coffee, etc...) I had the chorizo quesadillas and my wife had her go-to: a breakfast burrito. We shared, so I can legit say both entrees were outstanding. The chorizo was so good, and the burrito might be the best I've ever had... Would go back for sure - check it out!

Todd D.

Yelp

Great little cafe right by the beach. Prompt friendly service. I had the Huevos Rancheros with added carnitas and it was super good. It's not cheap but you are right by the beach so I don't think the prices are out of line. Great brunch! Will return!

Amy L.

Yelp

Food was great! We had the Barada Caprese omelette and huevos rancheros. Nice ambience. Service was a little slow.

Tracy D.

Yelp

Came here on Monday, waited for about 10 minutes and got seated. The wait here isn't too and. It's super cute with the vine and flowers. The staffs were nice as well. The regular breakfast (4/5) Burrata caprese omelette (5/5) - so good! Coffee and cappuccino are just basic, I would skip it. Overall, a good breakfast place and people usually eat and go they don't stay too long. I would come back if I'm ever in the area.

Steven T.

Yelp

I'm doing duct cleaning at this coffee shop and I asked the lead waiter to buy a bottle of water which is the manager head guy also. I didn't have enough money for his expensive bottle of water so I said never mind and right before I walked out the door at the point where he probably think I couldn't hear him he told me to get the f*** out of here then. Thinking that I'm some homeless person walking around the neighborhood. This is how you get treated even when you're working here I can only imagine how it is to be a customer. I would not recommend this place to anybody. And the owner should really realize who they're hiring to work there. And the Yelp website says they wear masks. They do not wear masks.

Ivy G.

Yelp

Do not order the chorizo and eggs! It is a scrambles nasty mess! The best part is not pictured which is the beans and pico! Disgusting

Noreen H.

Yelp

Absolutely delicious, fresh breakfasts. Best orange juice I've had in the U.S. I've been here both times I went to LA and will definitely return!

Alexandra G.

Yelp

#covidtimesreview The good: servers wear full covid wear, they are bilinguals, the ambiance is rustic and open space so it feels really nice. Prices are about anywhere else in LA, see many attached. They can customize your food to whatever you want. Food was very tasty and fresh. Bathrooms are super clean and wheelchair accessible, they have both women and man. The not so good: Seating is limited about specially for large groups, 2-4 people is ok, but they have only about 8 tables. It's right next to the road in construction so from time to time you can get some loud noises and winds. The verdict: it's a really cute place to try, specially if your group it's between 2 and 4 people.

Rachel M.

Yelp

The service was bad .The Mexican food tasted like it came from a can . For 1 beer was 11$ . The people acted like we were bother them . Not happy with the experience .everything was so over priced.

Beau H.

Yelp

Upon exiting the train platform to Santa Monica I walked left and discovered this amazing place. The service is as impeccable as the tastes of this awesome menu. The coffee strong and the egg white burrito was zesty and made with the complexity of New Mexican cuisine. Incredible spot. I'll be back for sure as it's an experience to be savored. Thank you Miguel for your hospitality.

Aaron V.

Yelp

The food was great, the sitting outside was nice, I love the fresh OJ. Our server who helped us was very knowledgeable about the menu.

Minell K.

Yelp

Every single item I've ordered from here is fantastic, with an extra special shout-out to the orange blueberry pancakes. Yes it's a bit expensive but a) you're paying for the quality and b) you're paying for the location and c) go somewhere else if you're looking for a mediocre meal.

Jennifer J.

Yelp

This adorable and quaint place was right by our hotel at the JW Marriott. We got there around 815am and there were only 2 tables left. After we sat down there was always a line of people waiting to be seated. The food was very good and the service is busy so sometimes you did have to wait to get the waiters attention. 2 adults and 1 child and our bill was $90 including tip. My daughter and shared a Strawberry Protein shakes and I built my own omelet. We visit Santa Monica every year and for sure hit this place up again.

Putty P.

Yelp

Poor service. Had to fetch our own coffee after asking nicely. The Pelligrino water was flat, suspect it was tap water. Food was mediocre. This is a good example of a tourist trap, the one star is because it's near Santa Monica pier.

Angela R.

Yelp

Definitely get the mimosas!!! My husband had the house French toast and it was delicious! Light and airy and did I mention the mimosas? I had the smoked salmon which was thinly sliced and perfect to put on my bagel. I also order a cappuccino and raw sugar. Es Muy perfecto! We ordered a muffin too which was very moist and delicious. They were very busy but totally worth the wait and oh yeah get a mimosa ;)

Neda S.

Yelp

Found this place close to Santa Monica beach and was expecting an intimate friendly spot but instead found an overpriced mediocre restaurant. I got the oatmeal which was a small bowl with the minimum amount of fruit they could provide and brown sugar for $14. I live in San Francisco so I'm used to paying high prices for food but this place is a tourist trap that has price marks without the matching quality. To top it all, the bathroom was so dirty that I could just not use it. I really dislike leaving bad reviews but this place does not deserve your time or money.

L And M A.

Yelp

Where do I begin... Just to make it clear right away, money is not an issue with me when it comes to food. I'll gladly spend ridiculous amounts of money on even mediocre quality food cause I'm silly like that. I cannot however forgive myself for spending even a penny at this place. First of all, I tried ordering the corned beef hash, and I'm told they are out of it. How do you run out of food at 11am?! I cannot imagine THAT many people came in just to eat that! Anyways, for a basic breakfast with bacon, eggs, toast, and tiny potato you're gonna charge $17!? Again, even if these tasted just ok I would have no problem, but the eggs were dry and tasteless, the bacon tasted like they ripped it off the pig in the back and went straight to my plate, the potato looked and tasted like a potato took a shit and then I ate THAT potato. The glass of water I had was straight up booty water from the sink... Then there was the service... OMG these guys dont even deserve the minimum wage they make. There were only a hand full of people there yet we weren't checked on, when we asked for help they ignored us, and when we were finally acknowledged it was with great discontent for some reason. The icing on the cake was when we asked if we could stay in the parking lot (which was empty) while we went to the pier for 30 minutes to see a Stranger Things attraction (dont get me started on how that went). We only asked because I tore my ACL and couldn't walk far, and I went out of my way to show them the cast on my leg. I was told a solid NO because "sometimes" the hotel next door uses their parting lot for overflow parking?! WTF?! Long story short we got in an altercation. And the waiter Ricardo, said he didnt want to fight me because I was crippled. He said a bunch of derogatory things in Spanish too not knowing that I'm Puerto Rican and I speak Spanish myself lol. I didnt want a fight, I wanted to travel back in time and NOT have gone there in the first place. Plus, even on one leg I got him all day son! I have never had a restaurant make me NEVER want to visit a city again so congratulations Coras, I now will never go to Santa Monica because of you. Its official, YOU SUCK!

Sandie L.

Yelp

It's not Cora's coffee Shoppe anymore. It's called Capo Cantina. Most of the item of the pictures they no longer have or can make as close to it. Seems like its a new owner and they keep few items. It is PRICEY. Be prepare to reach out in your wallet/purse. Try $10 for a 12 ounce orange juice Or $5.50 a cup of regular coffee.

M L.

Yelp

Food was delicious. Brunch and mexican style food. Has a very local vibe during lunch. Business meetings. Outdoor seating under a tent. Only gripe is the pricing is pretty expensive for lunch sitting in a parking lot. Two taco platters for ~$20, pelligrino for $8, ice cofee for $8. I live in NYC so I understand you're probably paying for Santa Monica real estate.

Loriann S.

Yelp

Wow... the sweetest servers still but what happened to the food at Cora's?! My eggs were rubbery, pancakes had no flavor and were like perfect beige premade toaster cakes. My beans were soup, the toast that was supposed to be brioche bread was just flavorless sad crumb toast. I used to Love Love Love Cora's. Again, the sweetest staff ever but you can't eat them! The orange juice was good. Come On Cora's, you can do so much better!

David B.

Yelp

I was torn on my rating but in the end the food and ambiance pushed my rating up The pros - cute place. Love the outside space - the Huevos Rancheros- great red sauce with perfect eggs - orange and blueberry pancake. Not too sweet but with great flavor. Real maple syrup - sausage and polenta- filling and tasty The cons - service was slow and erratic .. they are all nice though - coffee meh - the egg sandwich- lettuce and tomato? WTF? Bacon wasn't crispy either

Elizabeth D.

Yelp

5.50 for a "filter" coffee. Not sure what the means, exactly, but it tastes like a drip coffee. It's fine, but not worth 5.50. 2.50 for a small bottle of water- reasonable, but they don't offer it cold?! 14.00 for "buttermilk" pancakes. They should've hidden the bisquick box. They doctored them up, very fluffy, but come on. Then they charged 6 for berries on top of my pancakes. 6 for maybe 1/4 a cup of fruit. It served its purpose for the time I had before a zoom call, but very over priced for what it was.

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On the Grid : Cora's Coffee Shoppe

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The 15 Best Breakfasts In LA

Los Angeles

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Cora’s Coffee Shoppe Review - Santa Monica - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"With its green ivy-covered patio, Cora’s feels like a little secret garden, but that’s also because it’s kind of a secret in general. Tourists somehow haven’t gotten to this cafe on Ocean in Santa Monica yet, so there’s never a wait to get inside. The food is what you’d expect from a fancy boutique hotel on a beach - they serve bruschetta poached eggs, Turkish-style breakfasts, and bagels that come with burrata instead of cream cheese. But you’re here for the best huevos rancheros on the Westside. The eggs come in a perfect puddle of beans and ranchera salsa, and the tortillas underneath somehow retain their chew. photo credit: Kim Fox photo credit: Kim Fox photo credit: Kim Fox" - Arden Shore