Monk Cafe Zakynthos — Restaurant in Zakynthos Municipality

Absolute price scam. Tourists beware! I ordered two freddo espressos for takeaway on the first day and they cost me €4.40 (I am Greek). The following day, my Spanish friend ordered two cappuccinos for takeaway and they cost him €8.50! When he told me how much they cost, I went to ask how much a coffee actually costs. Not only did I get no explanation, not only did they try to make me look crazy, but when I asked to speak with the owner or at least get an official complaint form, the waiter led me outside and called the police, claiming I was causing a disturbance and making trouble in the store just to get rid of me! Fortunately, the police officer asked to speak with me on the phone, understood what had happened, and guided me on what to do. The waiter closed the whole incident with the ultimate Greek expression: 'Seriously, you came to the island for tourism and you have nothing better to do?' As if I should be so happy to be here that I say thank you every time I...

Greek hospitality is already one of the best you will find in the world but this was a sep up even for what we are use to. Specifically Aphroditi made us feel like we had been regulars since the beginning. The moment we entered the room she would light up (more so than she already was) greet us, find us the best seats and start on our favorites. We tried a handful of coffees through the times we went there and all of them were spot on. The atmosphere was great as well with comfortable seating both inside and out with good lighting. There is a reason this place has nothing but 5...

Tourist Scam and Rude Behavior

I visited this place twice—once with my Greek girlfriend, when a Freddo coffee cost €2,20, and the next day alone, when I was charged double the price for a flat white. When we questioned the price difference, staff gave no explanation and refused to acknowledge the usual takeaway vs. dine-in pricing.

After running out of arguments the owner called the police with lies about us causing a disturbance. As we left, he sarcastically asked if we had nothing better to do than complain....