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| - 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!
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