EXHIBIT 23.1.3


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts", and
"Selected Financial Data" and to the use of our reports dated November 19, 2000,
except for the fifth paragraph  of Note 16 as to which the date is June 4,
2002, with respect to the consolidated statements of operations, redeemable
securities and stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year ended January 3,
2000 and Schedule II -- "Valuation and Qualifying Accounts" of Cosi, Inc.
(formerly Xando Cosi, Inc.) included in Amendment No. 2 to the Registration
Statement (Form S-1) and related Prospectus of Cosi, Inc. for the registration
of shares of its Common Stock.




                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Stamford, Connecticut
June 4, 2002