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Kokkino Cafe
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
5673 Rue Sherbrooke OuestMontréal, QC H4A 2X7
(514) 803-5627
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
3 reviews for Kokkino Cafe
1 review in English
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Review from Dane R.
Montréal, QC
10/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
If you find yourself west of Decarie, good coffee is hard to find. Just as in the wild west though, there's always one go-to saloon, or in this case, cafe. Kokkino is run by John Zampetoulakis and his partner, Angela. John is a big amiable, caring owner, who looks after his guests as if they were old friends, and in fact, many of them are. Kokkino's always has a crowd of regulars, and has become a neighborhood meeting place for a very eclectic bunch - you'll find everyone from retirees, musicians and artists, expat British photographers, to local businesspeople here. John serves up what I honestly think is one of the best lattes in town, and that's saying a lot. He uses Agga coffee, and it's delicious: http://www.cafeagga.co...
There's a generous double shot of espresso in the regular latte, which already sets it apart from all the wimpy brews found at the chains and lesser coffee shops in town. And the Agga coffee has a beautiful aroma, with a nutty and vaguely sweet flavor. To his credit, John doesn't go overboard with the milk either, but adds just enough to blend with and mellow the coffee.
Other highlights are the homemade Greek pastries, with the tender Walnut honey cookies (melomakarona) being my fave. In Winter there are homemade soups on offer, and they also have a variety of standard cafe fare and wraps, always served with a friendly smile.
The decor is fine, but could use some panache. It's very clean and well-lit, but don't expect a hipster haven. There's no pretense or artifice here, but that's as it should be in a place where the product speaks for itself, with a little help from the hard-working owner and co. Live music on Saturdays.
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