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Cosmos Snack Bar
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
5843 Sherbrooke Rue WMontreal, QC H4A 1X4
(514) 486-3814
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 5 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Cosmos Snack Bar
8 reviews in English
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Review from Liz B.
Montréal, QC
2/16/2012
Amazing and original. Try the Mishmash! The staff are really friendly, the seating is limited, but plop yourself down, and don't forget to pass the milk!
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Review from CT M.
Montréal, QC
3/9/2012
I don't understand the hype and folklore around this place.
Normally, I love whole-in-the-wall greasy spoons, and this place certainly looks the part. The only problem is that food kind of sucks.
There is nothing exceptional about their greasy spoon breakfasts. Everything is rushed together, and regardless of what you order, your plate is nothing more than a blend of browns and yellows.
That, and the staff behind the counter handle money and your food at the same time. So that kind of grossed me out. -
Review from Risa D.
4/11/2012
I have been one of those: so hungover you crave the dim greasy breakfast bar, the cynical banter, the mad pile of grease that you don't ask questions about, you just eat and let it do it's thing to you, have it's way with you, cure what ails you. Not for everyone, but definitely for me on days like these.
Listed in: Things I wake Up Craving
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Review from Tim L.
9/8/2011
This is the ultimate greasy spoon indeed. Came here on recommendation from some old friends in Montreal and they did not disappoint!
It's literally a greasy spoon diner/cafe, so if you're expecting anything else or an experience beyond that, you're going to be heavily disappointed.
Prices are great and the food really hits the spot. Probably even more so if you come here the morning after a night of heavy drinking.
It's tiny so getting a seat can be difficult, but they move fast so you don't have to wait long if it's a full house. Service is direct (some might find it blunt) but it is friendly.
Food is delicious and the overall vibe is just perfect for grabbing some coffee and a delicious omelette to get the day started. -
Review from Dani B.
7/30/2010
I love these kinds of breakfasts places, and I'm glad to see this one is still around.
When we walked in the locals eating knew right away we were first timers. The cook/waitress/hostess asked us what we wanted with a smile on her face.
This no-frills place has limited seating but the food is amazing. The best hash browns I've ever had in my life and it was so cheap, I was amazed. Go here for a quick breakfast but if you get a seat at the counter stay for some lovely conversation with the employees. They put a smile on my face and made my tummy very happy. -
Review from Jordan C.
12/9/2008
The absolute best breakfast in town. I ate here almost every Saturday for about 8+ years, starting in High School and Continuing to whenever I am back in town. This review will not even begin to give them the praise they deserve, and I could spend hours on all the Cosmo related stories.
Little Background: Cosmo was started over 35 years ago by Tony Koulakis. The restaurant is literally a hole in the wall with 11 stools jammed around a tiny counter. The restaurant has been almost 100% run, with Tony and his children behind the counter, with the occasional cousin or relative stepping in. In the summer they take over the front of the restaurant and have 3-4 tables, which are always packed.
They even made a documentary called "Man of Grease" that was quite popular in Montreal. This is one of the few restaurants I can proudly
claim to have eaten at multiple times in the same day. The walls are covered with bills from all over the world, and sketches and cartoons of those that work and have worked there.
The food is mostly breakfast, with huge portions and signature dishes:
- The "Creation" Sandwich, a bacon, egg, salami lettuce, tomato and cheese monstrosity
- The "MishMash" omelet. Bacon, eggs, ham, sausage, salami, tomatoes, onions and cheese all fried in butter - 1800 Calories as per chemical analysis.
- The "Good Morning' Burger: A hamburger with a fried egg on top
I have eaten here at one point or another with every single one of my friends, and is as part of my memories of Montreal as the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. I can go back any time and Nicky, Tony's daughter will always remember us.
Memories:
- It used to be a smoking restaurant, so 4 stools were designated "non-smoking stools" lol
- Tony used to smoke while cooking
- Prices were pretty variable and Tony would round stuff up or down randomly
- Customers can be expected to run across the street for fresh milk
- Taking up ALL the stools with just friends
Do yourself a favor and check it out, but try going during the week if you want to avoid the weekend madness! -
Review from Anthony K.
Montréal, QC
4/25/2011
THE classic Montreal greasy spoon. Highlights include the Mish-Mash, an ungodly combination of eggs, potatoes, cheese, and charcuterie of all kinds that's become a true Montreal icon (often imitated, never matched), and the Creation, which is my pick for the very best breakfast sandwich in town (there's not much competition in this department, but with eggs, bacon, fried bologna, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise all wrapped up into one package, this sandwich is a keeper). Also: the best counter banter/repartee in Montreal.
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Review from Johnny C.
3/31/2009
I grew up near this place. The food was never great but we went in because there was a pile of comics on the end of the counter for kids to read because the NDG Paperback was next store. From what I remember 30Yrs ago was that they made their living fronting all the residents of halfway houses ( A big N.D.G. industry ) meals until their welfare checks arrived. At some point in the 80's some of my 'Rich' friends from Hampstead & Cote-St-Luc decided it was a cool place to slum it on Sundays for Brunch and the place has been going like gangbusters ever since. WTF!?!
