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    The KOVA

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Mexican Omelette, French Toast, Black Truffle Cheeseburger, and  Iced Coffee
    Sarah Z.

    Saw this new brunch spot in Bensonhurst on social media and decided to try it out. Nice interior with a good amount of tables. There's a cute seating area in the front for waiting and just a quick coffee break, if you don't want a full dine-in meal. This cafe/brunch spot is kinda casual; you can walk in and grab any available table/seating. The servers will take your order and serve you. We ordered the Mexican omelette, truffle cheeseburger, and French toast. The menu is pretty standard compared to other cafes/brunch spots. The Mexican omelette had jalapeños, which made the omelette spicy, rather than the usual green peppers other restaurants put in. I don't mind it but just a FYI for those who can't eat spicy. The truffle cheeseburger came with fries but was kinda disappointing -- usually truffle dishes are pretty overpowering with the distinct truffle smell/taste but it was lacking in this dish. If anything, the cheese overpowered the whole burger. The French toast is just okay, in my opinion -- not too sweet. Overall, food was standard -- nothing outstanding. Service was OK and could be improved. One of the servers gave our dish to the table next to us and we had to point out their mistake. Mistakes happen but then I overheard them forgetting to place a food item for the same table, so I'm thinking the servers might need extra training. She also spilled water on our table.

    Fuang C.

    The restaurant looks very unsuspecting from the outside! I almost missed it walking by. The inside is beautifully decorated. It's also quite spacious with tables in the back. The staff were also friendly and nice. They only seat you if you have at least 3 people in your party (for bigger groups). The menu is quite basic with some interesting drinks. I ordered the oolong latte which was quite sweet. The food however was quite disappointing. It did not taste good at all. From the various dishes we tried: pancakes, too dry and the syrup takes forever to come out. The other food was just meh. The tacos were not bad. Overall: a nice aesthetic place to relax and chat but the food isn't very good. I would stick to drinks.

    Katrina P.

    Tried something I never tried before which was an orange americano. I had asked if it was syrup with the espresso and I was told it's made with orange juice. I enjoyed it very much. It was interesting and you would never think to put those together. . I've been trying to recreate it at home but it's not the same. The place is a good spot to have breakfast/brunch. (I haven't tried yet). It's a nice place to sit and chat and enjoy a nice a cup of coffee/tea.

    Flat white with oat milk
    Roxanne O.

    Coming here, I passed by and had to backtrack because it's easy to miss . I came here just for coffee, but their menu has a lot of selections for food. I ordered a flat white with oat milk to stay. It came out quickly, and the front area is nice to stay and enjoy a drink. The coffee wasn't as good as I had hoped, it tasted quite burnt. Prices are a bit high for the area, as well.

    Louie T.

    Honestly the outside of the place and area u wouldn't expect a place like this. Inside the decor was very rustic when u walk in. Seated immediately. Ordered some generic breakfast food items and coffee... Overall food was great. French toast was amazing. Coffee was fresh. Would def come again if I'm in Brooklyn(I'm from queens)

    Carmen W.

    Great new brunch addition to the neighborhood! The front of the store is great for coffee dates or for those who want to read. We came for brunch and was greeted with friendly and attentive wait staff. We ordered the French toast, side of eggs which we decided to have as scrambled, and the truffle quesadilla. The French toast came with a generous 3 slices and was soft and had some nice hints of pumpkin. The quesadilla surprisingly came out in taco shells. The meat was very flavorful but was a tad dry so we decided to add our eggs to make for a great make shift breakfast taco haha. Coffee was strong and I enjoyed my oat milk latte. Kova has beautiful decor and ample seating.

    Kova quesadilla
    Yvonne T.

    Quaint little cafe at the bottom of Brooklyn. An American style cafe that's a little pricy for the area but it's cute. Food wise it's very mediocre compared to Manhattan standards. I went twice to try more of the menu but it was so so. First time, I ordered a pulled chicken which would have been so much better with pork. It was a bit dry and I asked for avocado to be added but I literally got a slice. I also got a strawberry matcha latte which was not bad. Second time, I got the kova quesadilla and I don't think they know what a quesadilla is because it came like a taco. The beef had zero flavor and the sauce was a bit spicy. I also got the kova latte which had almost zero flavor despite having chocolate and matcha.

    Delicious food
    Ana S.

    My friend and me visited the store during weekday. We all Love the environment. Foods taste delicious. Staff are sweet and thoughtful

    Xiao O.

    I've come here many times and it never disappoints. The Eggs Royale Benedict is always spot on. I finish everything every time. Their hollandaise sauce is unique and refreshing, and I really like it. I've also tried the beef quesadilla, which was super tasty but a little greasy for me. The matcha is strong, creamy, and definitely a favorite. Service is always great too. My only note is they could use better cutting knives since the butter knives make it hard to cut through some dishes. It's one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood and I highly recommend it! Also very cute decor.

    Arianna A.

    So pretty, Food was excellent, great friendly customer service, and i enjoyed it alot i came with a friend.

    Yan L.

    Low key brunch spot. The foods pretty simple and good; can't really mess up on. Egg royale was good not fishy at all but too much salad. Salad was extremely bitter. Pancakes were good and soft. The rest was ok as well. The service was good and food came out pretty quick as well.

    Truffle cheeseburger
    Cindy C.

    Such a hidden gem located in Bensonhurst! My friend and I ordered a truffle cheeseburger and an egg benedict ( the Kova signature dishes!!) and it did not disappoint. The cheeseburger was full of flavor and the truffle was not overpowering. My friend said the Benedict was cooked to perfection with a nice runny egg and Hollandaise sauce. Plus service was so friendly and accommodating! They made the trip worth it! Upon my 2nd visit, I tried out their drinks this time to bring to my coworkers and most of my coworkers loved the crème brûlée lattes. It's literally the dessert as a drink haha! And if you're not an espresso/coffee, there's also matcha lattes which is blended so well and creamy. Definitely put this on your bucket list if you're in the area or a local! It's a must try 5/5

    Amazing experience! Just hosting a private event for my daughter's birthday at Kova. Everything on catering menu I ordered comes out with nice presentation and delicious. We have an open bar option during the entire event, all guests love the coffee and drinks. Thank you Kova team for hosting amazing party. Definitely going back to try more dishes!

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    Cute spot. Food was great. The music was a vibe. Staff were very nice and attentive. Prices were reasonable. Would stop in again.

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    Good food, i enjoyed the kova quesadillas and matcha latte. Bathroom was really clean.

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    I love this place! Both the food and the service are excellent. Their spin on a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is out of this world.

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