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Hamilton breakfast restaurant Cora Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant
Hamilton breakfast restaurant Cora Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant
Hamilton breakfast restaurant Cora Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant
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CORA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
1400 Upper James Street, Unit 10,
Hamilton, ON L9B 1K3 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ The Club ✓ Breakfast Poutine ✓ Brunch Burger ✓ Gargantuan Breakfast ✓ Morning Hot Dogs and Burrito Crêpe ✓ Spinach and Cheddar ✓ Smoked Salmon ✓ 10 Star ✓ Goat Cheese ✓ Bacon and Tomatoes ✓ Western ✓ Theo's ✓ Gigi ✓ Chorizo and Goat Cheese Crêpomelette ✓ Western-cheddar ✓ Spinach ✓ Cheddar Crêpomelette ✓ Spinach ✓ Caramelized Onions ✓ Mushrooms and Goat Cheese ✓ Smoked Salmon ✓ Ham ✓ Tomatoes ✓ Bacon and Green Onions ✓ Montreal Smoked Meat ✓ Steak Lover ✓ Strawberry-banana ✓ Triple Chocolate ✓ Blueberry Fields ✓ Brioche for Elise ✓ Surprise ✓ Strawberry Avalanche ✓ 1990's Harvest ✓ French Toast

“Cora Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch at an affordable cost. Their delicious menu serves hearty helpings of breakfast eats with fresh fruit choices. They serve various eggs, crêpes, pancakes, waffles or French toast dishes with mountains of fresh fruit. Cora Breakfast's gift cards are the ideal choice to surprise your family, friends, teachers or babysitter. They also have a delightful kids' menu. Try Breakfast Poutine, which contains potatoes, cheese curds, frankfurters, bacon, caramelized onions, and red peppers, topped with an egg and delicious hollandaise sauce. You can taste their Crêpomelettes, which are stuffed in a crêpe, covered in hollandaise sauce and served with potatoes. Cora Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant is a kid-friendly restaurant. They also serve vegan dishes.

2025 Update: Dining room, delivery, and take-out options available.”

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Price:

Breakfast Poutine $19.95
Burrito Crêpe $20.55
Brunch Burger $21.15
The Club $22.95
Spinach and Cheddar Crêpe $20.55
April 89 with Custard $20.55
Banana Blast $19.95
Sunshine Panini-Crêpe $21.75
Tasty Strawberries $21.85
Crêpes with Meat $17.55
The Boss' Favorite $21.85
Halloumi-Chorizo Crêpe $23.45
Gourmet Crêpe $20.55
April 89 with Cocoa-Hazelnut $21.75
Crêpes with Fresh Fruit $18.75
Triple Chocolate Pancakes $19.15
Blueberry Fields Pancakes $19.15
Strawberry-Banana Pancakes $19.15
Pancakes with Meat $17.55
Pancakes with Fresh Fruit $18.75
Tuna Melt with Potatoes $18.05
Nacho Grilled Cheese with Potatoes $21.85
Bagel and Lox with Potatoes $21.85
Burger in a Skillet $22.35
Beyond Meat Skillet $22.35
10 Star Skillet $22.35
Smoked Meat Skillet $24.65
Halloumi-Chorizo Skillet $22.35
Jo Construction $20.55

Contact:

(905) 574-7077

Mon-Sat: 6am - 3pm
Sun: 7am - 3pm

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Hamilton breakfast restaurant Pür & Simple
Hamilton breakfast restaurant Pür & Simple
Hamilton breakfast restaurant Pür & Simple
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PÜR & SIMPLE

(4.7 Score)
295 Upper Centennial Parkway,
Hamilton, ON L8J 2V7 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Norwegian ✓ Fried Chicken ✓ Chicago ✓ Kickin Kimchi ✓ Santa Fe ✓ Cheez-burger ✓ Angus ✓ Simple ✓ French Toast Crisp ✓ Riri’s Coconut Crunch ✓ French Toast and Fruits ✓ Simple Delight ✓ Espresso Chocolate ✓ Carole's Cinna-cakes ✓ Triple Berry ✓ Smash Burger ✓ D’s Crispy Chicken Burger ✓ Breakfast Brioche ✓ Cinna-bacon ✓ Cluck Norris Wrap ✓ Breakfast Burrito ✓ Club Sandwich ✓ Power Bowl ✓ Avocado Lox ✓ Avocado Toast ✓ Vegan Toast ✓ Pür Mimosa ✓ Sparkling Wine ✓ Deluxe Caesar ✓ Pür Bellini ✓ Strawberry and Banana ✓ Mango Tango ✓ Green Giant ✓ Tropical Bliss ✓ Very Berry ✓ D-tox

“2025 Update: PÜR & SIMPLE is a charming spot that offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with a beautiful patio, perfect for relaxed dining. Known for its thoughtful accommodation of gluten-free needs, it offers a comfortable setting where guests feel well cared for and at ease. Their breakfast specialists spring out of bed each morning to ensure everything is served just the way you like it. You can savor modern twists on comfort food favorites in a bright, sunny environment. Vegetarian options and accommodations for dietary restrictions are available. The venue also offers plenty of parking spaces. The restaurant is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.”

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Price:

BENEDICTS:
Fried Chicken $20.25
Chicago $19.25
Kickin Kimchi $19.25
Santa Fe $19.25
Cheezburger $19.75
Angus $19.25
Simple $17.75
SKILLETS
Ray’s Extravaganza $19.50
Korean Sunrise $19.75
Pesto Philly Steak $20.50
FARM FRESH EGGS
Canadian $20.75
The Big 3 $23
Popular $17.75
CREPES
Crepe & Fruits $18.75
Oh La La $19.25
FARM FRESH EGGS
Canadian $20.75
Popular $17.75
Gourmet $20.50
Xplosion $21.75
Sweet & Salty $18.25
GOURMET OMELETTES
Pür Western $19.25
Mish Mash $20.50
Veggie $20.75
Healthy White $21.50

Contact:

(906) 662-2911

Mon-Sun: 7am - 3pm

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Hamilton breakfast restaurant Saint James
Hamilton breakfast restaurant Saint James
Hamilton breakfast restaurant Saint James
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SAINT JAMES

(4.5 Score)
170 James Street North,
Hamilton, ON L8R 2L1 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Smoked Salmon and Eggs ✓ Mushroom and Avocado Toast ✓ Bacon and Eggs ✓ The Drive Thru ✓ The Golden Oldie ✓ The Malibu ✓ The Gatsby ✓ 6oz Sirloin Cheeseburger W/ Crinkle Cut Frites ✓ Falafel Salad ✓ Frites or Homefries ✓ Strip Bacon ✓ Arugula Salad

“Saint James restaurant offers a variety of coffee drinks, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, and pasta. They offer excellent food and coffee in a delightful atmosphere, with staff who provide timely service and maintain high quality. This cozy restaurant is a lovable brunch spot with awesome pancakes. Dine-in, takeout, and outdoor Seating are also available. The drive-thru breakfast consists of an English muffin, hash browns, a sausage patty, a fried egg, American cheese, and chilli mayo. They also cater to your events. Saint James is a kid-friendly cafe.”

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Price:

TARTINES AND TOASTS
Bacon and Eggs $16
Avocado $18
Mushroom $16
Smoked Salmon and Eggs $19
BREAKFAST
The Drive Thru $10
The Malibu $11
The Golden Oldie $19
Featured Shortstack $18
The Gatsby $16
Brie and Bacon Frittata $20
LUNCH
6oz Sirloin Cheeseburger with Frites $21
Falafel Salad $17
SIDES
Frites or Homefries $6
Strip Bacon $5
Arugula Salad $7

Contact:

(289) 389-6565

Mon-Sun: 8am - 3pm

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CORA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH RESTAURANT REVIEWS

We love Cora’s on Upper James!!! Great foot, and amazing service! Nelly is awesome and so friendly! These servers often have to put up with some pretty rough people who are just looking to complain or for a free meal. Yet they maintain a positive, friendly outlook in spite of it! Thank you for the hard work you do every day, making our visit like a mini-vacation!! The food is delicious and the presentation is beautiful. Will definitely be back! Kid-friendliness: Awesome kids meals that look great and taste delicious!

We love Cora's on Upper James! The staff feels like family and we always feel cared for when we come to eat. Our server, Patrick, is just fantastic. He is always friendly, attentive, and warm. Practically a mind reader when it comes to bringing around that fresh, hot coffee. As one of our favourite local haunts, we always choose Cora's for our breakfast and brunch needs.

Our server Arees was outstanding he was kind, helpful and extremely patient. Food was amazing as well rich and flavourful. Did not take any time at all to be served my food. Even if your not a breakfast person WOULD 100% RECOMMEND.

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PÜR & SIMPLE REVIEWS

We sat out on the patio and had a fantastic brunch. Cynthia was absolutely wonderful—friendly, attentive, make sure we were comfortable. She even brought our dog Stella a bowl of water, which we really appreciated. The food was delicious (loved the fresh fruit waffle and eggs on toast), and the atmosphere was perfect for a sunny day. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks Cynthia for making our visit extra special!

I recently revisited this restaurant, and as always, the food and service were outstanding. Our server, Vincent, went above and beyond by recommending dishes he thought we’d love—and he nailed it. We tried the Canadian, The Big Three, and the Gourmet, and every bite was absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself was spotless and had a warm, cozy atmosphere. It’s no surprise they’re always busy when I stop by. I highly recommend checking out this location!

Beyond exceptional. Our waitress Emma went above and beyond in both service and hospitality. 11/10. It's just that amazing. American sized breakfasts that will leave you beyond full!

SAINT JAMES REVIEWS

The coffee is one of the best around. The food is simple but delicious and well executed. Its refreshing to see a place that knows how to scramble and not overcook eggs. Ingredients seem fresh. Service is courteous and to the point. Small place so seating can be a challenge. Highly recommended after trying several times myself.

This quaint little spot has some of the best breakfast I've had in a while. It's a little spot that's easy to miss. Though the inside is a bit small, it's well worth the wait. Great service with amazing food ensures that this is a must try if you find yourself in the Hamilton area.

Incredible breakfast sandwiches and amazing coffee. Dining in and having a cooked breakfast is also a great idea! Only wish it was bigger and had more seating!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CORA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.1K: 9
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PÜR & SIMPLE Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.6K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAINT JAMES Total Inspection Points: 109/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

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