Vibe: The staff we spoke to were adamant they have nothing to do with the other Instagrammable brunch spots in Brussels (Seven, Bisou and the like), but they all seem to share an interior designer. Sleek, Scandinavian, minimalist, with views of the canal — 10/10. The major difference is we could actually get a table during the Saturday rush.
Who’s picking up the check? This is a place to test your (and your wallet’s) dedication to novel drinks. An iced rasbperry coconut matcha will set you back €7.90, while an iced pineapple americano was €6.50. Brunch for three cost €79.
Spotted: Kosto will surely be beloved of a specific Brussels demographic — from charcoal latte-sipping lobbyists showing off their new designer handbag or designer dog, to the bougie young families buying up real estate in Molenbeek because “it will be so much better in five years.”
Insider tip: I may not be a connosieur, but I’ll be skipping the pineapple coffee next time.
Fun fact: The café offers “Yogapero” evenings in collaboration with a local yoga studio — so you can retox after your detox. Booking essential, of c.
How to get there: Walk along the canal until you hit the Suzan Daniel bridge and see a building where you just know a one-bedroom costs €1,400 a month. It’s nestled underneath.
Review published on October 17, 2024. Illustration by Natália Delgado/POLITICO.