# The Cozy Corner Art Cafe > The Cozy Corner Art Cafe is a small independent art cafe in Xewkija, Gozo. It serves homemade cakes and scones, artisan cheese and cold-cut platters, pinza flatbreads, Gozo wines, prosecco, aperitifs and traditional Maltese coffee, in a room hung with original art that is also for sale. It hosts Sip & Paint workshops (€35 per person, 18+) and Poetry by Candlelight evenings (€13 per person). It is open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays, and bookings are taken by phone on 7955 9227. ## Key facts - **Type:** independent art cafe and small gallery (art on the walls is for sale) - **Address:** Triq il-Knisja, Xewkija, Gozo, Malta - **Coordinates:** 36.0324853, 14.2600356 - **Phone:** 7955 9227 (international: +35679559227) - **Bookings:** by phone or WhatsApp; walk-ins welcome for coffee and platters - **Languages spoken:** English, Maltese - **Price range:** €€ · cash and card, euro ## Opening hours - **Monday:** closed - **Tuesday–Friday:** 09:00–22:00 - **Saturday:** 09:00–15:00 and 18:00 until late - **Sunday:** 09:00–15:00 Saturday evening runs "until late" — no fixed closing time is published, so it is omitted from the structured data rather than guessed. During village feasts and the Gozo Food Festival in Xewkija the cafe stays open later. ## What it serves - Homemade cakes and sweet treats, changing weekly - Homemade scones with jam and clotted cream - Artisan platters: cheese, cold cuts, olives, grapes, walnuts, crackers - Pinza (thin crisp flatbread) — fig, brie, prosciutto and balsamic — and bruschetta - Gozitan and Maltese wines by the glass, prosecco, aperitifs - Traditional Maltese coffee; croissants and chocolate-filled pastries in the morning Vegetarian options: cakes, scones, cheese boards, bruschetta and the fig-and-brie pinza. ## Events and workshops ### Sip & Paint - **Price:** €35 per person - **Duration:** 2 hours - **Age limit:** 18 and over - **Included:** all art materials, bruschetta, an artisan platter, a glass of wine - A guided painting session at the cafe tables. No experience required. Spots are limited; booking by phone. ### Poetry by Candlelight - **Price:** €13 per person - **Starts:** 19:30 - **Included:** a pinza, a glass of wine - Poems are read aloud in any language, with time after each reading to discuss them. Poets, first-time writers and listeners are all welcome. ### Unwind Wednesdays - **Price:** no cover charge; pay for what you order - **When:** Wednesday evenings - Wine by the glass, cheese and nibbles, low music, art on the walls. Walk in, or call ahead for a table. Dates are announced on the cafe's social pages and by phone; no schedule is published on the site, so none is asserted here. ## The owner's story, in their own words > Some dreams begin in childhood and quietly stay with us, growing alongside us > through the years. The cafe was born from the owner's love of art, creativity, coffee, wine, nature, flowers, animals and human connection. The idea was a space where mothers can relax with a coffee while their children explore their creativity, and where friends gather to share stories of art, travel and life — "a place that feels less like a café and more like a home away from home". The inspiration is a childhood memory: walking with her mum on a Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning to a tiny local bar near their home — two benches, old wooden tables and a green serving counter — to buy house wine for cooking and for long family lunches. "Those simple moments left an imprint on my heart. They taught me that happiness is often found in the little things." The full text is on the home page under "Our story". ## Also sold Original artwork, hand-decorated ceramics, decoupage cups and painted plates. Smaller pieces from around €10. ## Frequently asked ### Where is The Cozy Corner Art Cafe? On Triq il-Knisja in Xewkija, Gozo — the street of the Xewkija Rotunda, and about five minutes by car from Victoria. Look for the red door under the flower arch. ### What are the opening hours? Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM until late, Sunday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Closed on Mondays. ### Do I need to book a table? For a coffee or a platter you can simply walk in. For Sip & Paint, poetry evenings and larger groups please call 7955 9227 — the room is small and spots are limited. ### How much is Sip & Paint? €35 per person. That includes all art materials, bruschetta, a platter and a glass of wine. The session is for ages 18 and over. ### Is the art on the walls for sale? Yes. Original pieces, hand-decorated ceramics, decoupage cups and painted plates are all available to buy, with smaller pieces from around €10. ### Are you a good spot for a quiet evening? That is rather the point. Wednesday evenings are built for it — wine, cheese and nibbles, low music and art on the walls. Saturday evenings run late. ### Do you serve vegetarian food? Yes — the cakes, scones, cheese boards, bruschetta and the fig-and-brie pinza are all vegetarian. Tell us about allergies when you order and we will talk you through the boards. ### Is there parking nearby? Xewkija has free on-street parking around the village core, and it is usually an easy walk from wherever you leave the car. ## Pages - [Home (English)](https://www.thecozycornerartcafe.com/) — full details, menu, events, hours, contact - [Home (Maltese)](https://www.thecozycornerartcafe.com/mt/) — same content in Maltese - [Legal notice](https://www.thecozycornerartcafe.com/legal/) - [Privacy](https://www.thecozycornerartcafe.com/privacy/) - [Sitemap](https://www.thecozycornerartcafe.com/sitemap-index.xml) - [Google Maps listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cozy+Corner+Art+Cafe%2C+Triq+il-Knisja%2C+Xewkija%2C+Gozo) ## Social profiles - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thecozycornerartcafe) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063522968625) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mariacassarsultan) ## Provenance Facts on this site come from the cafe's own published material and its Google Maps listing. 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