Success usually comes after a risk you take, from an idea that will come to change the facts until that moment and certainly after a vision that you want to finally become flesh and bones. This is how “menta” was created, when Giorgos Liachoudis and Manolis Kotzamanis, friends from school, decided to make their dream come true. To create together a beautiful space that will become a favorite hangout of many.

But where would Giorgos and Manolis realize their dream? On Komninon Street, in the center of Thessaloniki, George’s father used to have a tavern. George knew this neighborhood very well, as he actually grew up there and it was one of his favorites. No more thinking was needed. “Menta” would make its debut there.

The first café-bar in Louloudadika

So in 2011 “menta” became the first café-bar known to this day in Louloudadika. On Komninon Street, a clearly commercial street that was busy mainly in the mornings, a cafe-bar with aesthetics and character was set up, where one could enjoy their coffee, but also their drink in the evening.

One could say that “menta” introduced Komninon Street at night in Thessaloniki, through a different prism, that of relaxation and fun. And thus, to a large extent, it determined the course of the neighborhood, as with time , other catering facilities were created in the area.

And if we could say that something else helped a lot to make the new, then very promising hangout known, it is its Christmas decorations, which were done earlier than was usual until then and of course were special and easily caught the eye.

“Menta” serving quality

During these 12 years of operation, “menta” has been loved by the public of Thessaloniki and beyond. It has become a favorite hangout for many and is a point of reference in the center of Thessaloniki. Opposite Pazar Hammam, on the cobbled part of Komninon Street, it came to give a breath of relaxation from the bustling center.

And if it initially made a sensation with the style of the place and its particularly tasteful decoration, along the way “menta” became synonymous with serving quality. Because quality service in this pioneer café-bar is a priority of the owners and the team, who have built and all together have as their own goal excellent service and high-level facilities.

Listening to the needs of their customers, they are constantly evolving in the effort to perfect the products, the space and of course the service of the café-bar “menta”.

All day hangout

“Menta” is an all-day hangout, where from early in the morning until late at night you will enjoy your coffee or drink with the necessary accompaniments and to the sounds of carefully selected music.

The excellent quality of the coffee, the interesting menu with tasty finger food and mini meal suggestions, the wide range of labels from the Greek vineyard and the premium range of drinks with the imaginative cocktails make “menta” a must-destination in the city for all hours of the day.

It is no coincidence that it has fanatical patrons, some of whom met there and even ended up getting married. With the romance having successfully developed in the “menta”, several of the lucky ones even chose to have their wedding photos taken in the place that brought them together.

So the personal relationships that have been built at “menta” are a given, and how could it not be when its creators had invested in exactly that: a place of high aesthetics, with a warm atmosphere, an interesting menu for all hours and service that allows the client to relax as in a friendly home.

Bestsellers

At “menta” the day starts with fine coffee and excellent breakfast and brunch.

The finger foods and all-day dining dishes are ideal for sharing with your friends, as foodsharing is something this hangout loves.

We singled out the fried chicken sandwich, the great variety of pinsa in very interesting combinations, while the cheese and charcuterie platters they create at “menta” are particularly popular.

The menu has been curated by chef Stefanos Stamidis and his suggestions satisfy even the most demanding foodie who wants something delicious to start the day or to accompany their coffee or drink.

From the cocktails, don’t miss out on trying L’exotique, which is exactly what its name promises, and the tequila-based Hacienda. But even the timeless Margarita will not leave you unmoved.

The music in “menta”, loved by those who prefer it, is a combination of Greek and foreign, while in the evening the intensity rises, the rhythm becomes lively and the foreign songs are artificially mixed with the Greek ones and the fun gets on fire until early… morning, especially every Friday and Saturday.

Of course, there are often events with dj’s that make your entertainment unforgettable!