Best Breakfast in Athens
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From the classic Little Kook and Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 31,707 reviews
Step into Little Kook, a fairytale cafe in the heart of Athens where the decor feels lifted from a storybook. Settle in with a sweet or savoury crêpe, a cake or a coffee, and take in the whimsical details.
★ 4.7 · 6,708 reviews
Start the day at Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee, a perennial favourite among Athens brunch seekers. Choose between eggs Benedict with smoked salmon or a white omelette, paired with a carefully made coffee.
★ 4.5 · 2,700 reviews
Take a break at Zampano, a chic cafe close to the Acropolis. Choose from eggs Benedict, egg-white omelettes or a Greek salad, and finish with fresh juice or a good coffee.
★ 4.2 · 4,086 reviews
Duck into The Underdog Thissio, a high-ceilinged warehouse cafe with a courtyard hidden at the back. Order an iced latte with cold foam alongside pancakes and take your time in the airy space.
★ 4.1 · 10,367 reviews
Visit Nancy's Sweet Home for a dessert stop in downtown Athens. Try the rich chocolate cake or a traditional Greek sweet with a modern twist, in a cosy room that gets livelier as evening falls.
★ 4.5 · 1,498 reviews
Step into Me Kolonaki, a green, plant-lined restaurant built around fresh and nourishing food. Choose a breakfast bowl or a salad, finish with the lemon tart, and linger over coffee.
★ 4.8 · 4,552 reviews
Seek out Usurum Brunch & Cocktails, tucked along a quiet Athens street. Dig into blueberry or lemon pancakes, creamy scrambled eggs and good coffee served by a friendly, attentive team.
★ 4.4 · 1,309 reviews
Start the morning at IT restaurant Kolonaki, an early-opening favourite in one of Athens' most stylish neighbourhoods. Order a breakfast plate, a matcha and the Cyprus potatoes with fresh sourdough.
★ 4.4 · 4,596 reviews
Settle in at Bel Ray, an easygoing Athens parlor that carries you from brunch right through to late-night drinks. Order a croque madame or tahini yogurt with a Greek coffee and linger at a sidewalk table.
★ 4.4 · 3,294 reviews
Grab a table at Ohh Boy, a country-chic Athens bistro that treats brunch seriously. Work through avocado toast with feta, an acai bowl or the chia pudding, with a coffee on the terrace.
★ 4.8 · 650 reviews
Start your morning at Foyer Espresso Bar, where careful coffee-making is the point. Choose from the pour-over list, add a cinnamon roll or a latte, and enjoy the relaxed, aesthetic space.
★ 4.8 · 2,305 reviews
Take a seat at Geco Athens, a stylish all-day restaurant that stays lively well past midnight. Work through plates like truffle spaghetti, lamb or a fresh sea bass with a Greek white wine and good music.
★ 4.4 · 4,377 reviews
Settle in at Penny Lane Comfort Food, Chalandri's go-to spot for American-style brunch. Work through a plate of eggs or pancakes and finish with a cold brew in a relaxed, local atmosphere.
★ 4.4 · 1,098 reviews
Step into Philos, a neoclassical mansion in Kolonaki that turns breakfast into an occasion. Order the mushroom scramble with sourdough toast and linger over brunch under the care of an attentive team.
★ 4.8 · 698 reviews
Pull up a chair at Bite Box, a cozy Athens brunch café where the welcome is as memorable as the food. Share fluffy poffies, an omelette with feta and olives, or a traditional sweet with coffee.
★ 4.4 · 2,286 reviews
Stop by Minu, an airy Athens coffee shop that works equally well for breakfast, a laptop session or an afternoon break. Order a freddo cappuccino with a plate of food or a dessert.
★ 4.1 · 2,749 reviews
Drop into Hippy3, a Pagrati favourite that works from first coffee to last cocktail. Pick from salads and mains on a long menu, then stay on as the music and mixes take over.
★ 4.7 · 683 reviews
Discover Shedia Home, an Athens café where a good brunch also supports a social cause. Order coffee and a healthy breakfast, then browse the gift shop on your way out.
★ 4.2 · 1,413 reviews
Pop into Queen Bee Athens for an easygoing breakfast that tends to stretch longer than planned. Pair a well-made coffee with a fresh pastry or a healthy plate in a warm, welcoming room.
★ 4.6 · 1,835 reviews
Head up to Lalupa, the Zografou rooftop that serves brunch, pizza and cocktails from morning until late. Pick a table among the decorations and try the ypovrichio-inspired drink.
★ 4.7 · 1,222 reviews
Stop by Wild Souls Athens for a plant-based breakfast with a shop on the side. Taste an overnight bowl or a coconut milk latte, then browse the nut butters and fresh halva to take away.
★ 4.0 · 1,647 reviews
Slip into Different Beast, a tucked-away Kifissia café that feels like a small pocket of calm. Order a cappuccino and the apple crumble, then settle into the hip interior or the outdoor seating.
Athens · ☕ Coffeebreak
Little Kook
1h
Athens · 🥐 Breakfast
Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee
1h15
Zampano
The Underdog® Thissio
Nancy's Sweet Home
30 min
Me Kolonaki
Usurum Brunch & Cocktails
IT restaurant Kolonaki
Bel Ray
Ohh Boy
Foyer Espresso Bar
20 min
Geco Athens
Penny Lane Comfort Food
Philos Athens
Bite Box
Minu
Hippy3
Athens · 🍽️ Food
Shedia Home - Cafe, Restaurant & Giftshop
Queen Bee Athens
Lalupa
Wild Souls Athens
45 min
Different Beast
