In the heart of Rethymno, in Agnostou Stratiotis Square, Kokkinos has been writing its own history of hospitality since 1981. We started as a small neighborhood cafe; today we are the 24-hour meeting point where travelers, students, families and locals who are looking for true Greek flavors and a warm smile meet.
ABOUT US
PHILOSOPHY
Authenticity & Place. We cook like we eat at home: with local olive oil, vegetables from small producers, fish that just came off the boat and aromatic herbs from Psiloritis.
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Respect for Tradition. We preserve classic recipes—gamopilafo, staka, steamed snails—and evolve them with discreet creativity, without altering their authentic character.
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Constant Availability. We are open 24 hours a day because hunger, company and stories have no hours. From the first coffee at dawn to the last snack after midnight, you will always find a lively pulse in Kokkinos.
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The team
Our chefs, with roots in islands and mountain villages, bring decades of experience to the plate—marrying traditional techniques with a touch of modern imagination. Alongside them, our kind and eager staff takes care of every detail: suggesting wines, adapting dishes to dietary needs, sharing stories about the city’s hidden alleys.
Responsibility & community
We believe that a business thrives when its community thrives. We partner with local producers, reduce plastic use, recycle, and support neighborhood cultural events—from small festivals to school events.
