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Cosimo

Cafe Coffee shop Book store

👍👍 Just popped into little coffee shop to send out emails. I really love the vibe! It has really unique classic and contemporary novels that are all translated into Dutch! The coffee was very tasty and the owner Robin treated me like I was family. They also sell beer and food which makes it a great lit... People often mention coffee, books, great, book, cozy, atmosphere, good, friendly,


Address

Scheldestraat 79, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Website

www.boekhandelcosimo.be

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (238 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Steven M. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Just popped into little coffee shop to send out emails. I really love the vibe! It has really unique classic and contemporary novels that are all translated into Dutch! The coffee was very tasty and the owner Robin treated me like I was family. They also sell beer and food which makes it a great little date/friend meet-up spot! Highly recommend! Top Top!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sekar Y. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    They serve Cinnamon Roll on the weekend and decaf options. The interior is nice and neat, they even have giant bookshelf inside. However the books provided are mostly in Dutch, and I also found some in German. The place is perfect for having chats, reading a book, or having brunch, but not so much for working with laptops.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sven V. 1 year ago on Google • 233 reviews
    Please go to this place if you're in Antwerp's hip & happening South area. Lots of great stuff happening here. The concept is really nice; I love the offer of books they have here. Suuuuuper sweet and very welcoming service, which adds a lot to the already super cozy atmosphere and interior. And damn, that chocolate almond pie was delish!

  • 5/5 Lucas W. 6 years ago on Google
    The new owners are lovely people and the coffees are the best in the neighborhood. Try the cappuccino, you won't regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah K. 1 year ago on Google
    Best coffee in Antwerp. The vibe is cool and relaxed - but the coffee is great!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anamaria Teodora A. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything about this place is wholesome and I can't make up my mind about what I enjoyed most; the heart-warming people serving the most delicious coffee and treats, the coffee and the treats themselves (speaking of a homemade mouth-watering baklava) or the books and cozy atmosphere of the place. I almost didn't want to leave and will definitely be back when in Antwerp!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 René S. 2 months ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Very good coffee, friendly staff and I like the combination with the books. Had nothing to eat so I can’t judge that. I can say it looked good.

  • 5/5 Jenny L. 1 year ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Cozy place to come on a Sunday (when most places are closed on Sundays), their toast (croque) is very crunchy and tasty. The seating outside is not noisy, with a bit of sun. Perfect to relax :)

  • 5/5 Pieter S. 5 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Very cozy spot with great pastries and solid coffee. You can come here alone and read a book or just chat with friends!

  • 3/5 Sirja S. 3 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Cozy place to read a book and relax but I would not really recommend the food. They had vegan options on the menu and I had the cheesecake but I thought it to be very average.

  • 5/5 vincent b. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Very nice place with welcoming owners and a great atmosphere. Try the ‘Virginia Woolf’ coffee and browse their excellent selection of books! ✨☕️

  • 5/5 Dragana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! So wonderfully cute and beautiful atmosphere. The perfect café to drink good coffee and read your book. Will always come back here when in Antwerpen. 💜

  • 5/5 Caro K. 6 years ago on Google
    Really cute place and awesom staff :)

  • 4/5 Khalid C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice concept, the Expresso is correct. I have also tried a (vegan?) chocolate chip cookie but I did NOT enjoyed it much. Probably best to grab a drink and take a look at the library.

  • 5/5 Miles G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place with two chilled and friendly owners. Great place for a chat or to do a little work 👌

  • 5/5 Kevin 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy and quiet, I liked the coffee. Good for a bit of work or reading

  • 5/5 Andy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a lovely and cosy place, with friendly staff and good coffee ❣️

  • 5/5 Matthias S. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful little coffee bar with great coffee. The owner sells books she likes. It has a small terrace. You can have a small bite here. I think sandwiches and cake/pie.

  • 5/5 MJ G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cozy little cafe, could spend the entire afternoon in there. Coffee was fresh, and also enjoyed the tea. Not much food choices.

  • 5/5 doortje v. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to get coffee, eat, read and work. The atmosphere is amazing and relaxed. Not only do they make the best coffee here, you can also buy a great variety of books. And they make the food from scratch and it tastes amazing! Would recommend 10/10

  • 4/5 Tomáš K. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit small place with lots of natural light and rather pinkish coloured interior. Great service and decent selection of drinks (also some snacks). Suitable for a short chit-chat with a friend or writing work emails while enjoying your coffee.

  • 4/5 Katrien H. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cozy place with the perfect "artsy" atmosphere. Service is always sunny and honest. Coffee is definitely good. Small notice: most of the latte variations are made with pre-made syrups. It's still a book shop 50/50 :-) Only ate there once (!). Cakes were very nice, in a "grandma's bakery" style. The soup could be served warmer and with more fresh toast, in my opinion. I'll keep coming back here, definitely worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Lou v. 11 months ago on Google
    You like good to dutch translated books? You like a friendly face and conversations? You like a cup of coffee with some cake? You prefer a glass of wine? You prefer to chat instead of listening to loud background music? This is your place!

  • 5/5 Reinout E. 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive hipster place with really friendly service and nice menu. Their book selection is a surprise to go through. The coffee is not to my liking, but I guess I'm a difficult person to please in that area. Ambiance is relaxed and flexible.

  • 5/5 Carina D. 2 years ago on Google
    As always, friendly service and the best dirty masala chai latte...

  • 5/5 Lorens Van de V. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful books, freshly baked pastries and snacks, tasty hot and cold drinks, ... What more could you want? Friendly and helpful staff? Oh yeah, they have that as well. Happy to call myself a regular here!

  • 5/5 Christoph S. 2 years ago on Google
    Super sweet and cozy cafe / tiny bookstore. They serve fine specialty coffee and tasty snacks and cakes.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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