Best Cafes in Athens
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From the classic Little Kook and Lukumades, 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.
★ 4.5 · 9,579 reviews
Stop by Lukumades for a plate of Greek honey donuts in the middle of Athens' shopping streets. Pick a creative flavour such as pistachio, pair it with coffee or tea, and share if you can.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 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.
★ 4.4 · 4,499 reviews
Pause at Klepsydra, tucked on a small staircase street in old Athens. Order Greek salads or moussaka, cool off under the mist fans, and rest your feet between Acropolis sights.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 3,403 reviews
Duck into Little Tree Books and Coffee, a bookshop-cafe just steps from the Acropolis Museum. Sip a well-made coffee, try the fennel pie or yogurt with granola, and browse the shelves in a vintage-styled room.
★ 4.4 · 3,986 reviews
Take a break at Melina Mercouri Café, a vintage-styled bistro named after the beloved actress. Order the warm orange pie with an iced chocolate, then choose between the cool interior and the street-side tables.
★ 4.4 · 2,598 reviews
Pull up a seat at Dexameni, a buzzing neighbourhood taverna-bar where Athenians outnumber tourists. Share fresh Greek plates, try the halloumi with berries, and settle into the jolly street atmosphere.
★ 4.2 · 5,217 reviews
Pull up a seat at LOT 51, a diner-style coffeehouse where the disco ball and DJ stand set the tone. Order a coffee or brunch plate on the terrace by day, or stay on for cocktails as the crowd builds.
★ 4.1 · 1,768 reviews
Settle at an outdoor table at Kafeneio Oraia Ellas in the heart of Monastiraki. Sip a traditional Greek coffee or share salad, tzatziki and grilled octopus while the evening atmosphere builds.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,737 reviews
Pop into Taf Coffee, a smart, contemporary cafe that coffee lovers in Athens keep recommending. Order a handcrafted brew from the expert baristas and enjoy it in a small, stylish room with no extra fuss.
★ 4.9 · 566 reviews
Head to KAYA for one of Athens' most focused espresso experiences. Describe the flavours you like and let the baristas pick from more than twenty rare single-origin coffees, each single-dosed.
★ 4.9 · 249 reviews
Seek out DABOV Specialty Coffee Athens, a roastery that coffee lovers describe as a must-visit. Order a freddo or an espresso made from freshly roasted beans and enjoy a focused coffee break.
★ 4.0 · 132 reviews
Take a break at the Benaki Museum Cafe Restaurant, perched on the museum's top floor. Enjoy a relaxed meal or drink in a neoclassical setting with views across Athens.
★ 4.6 · 1,078 reviews
Stop by THIRD PLACE., a specialty coffee shop in central Athens known for its well-made espresso. Order an iced americano or flat white with banana bread and enjoy the relaxed, spacious seating.
★ 4.6 · 921 reviews
Step into Tailor Made Coffee Roasters, a lively Athens roastery that is regularly full for good reason. Sip a double cappuccino or an iced freddo, add a slice of lemon pie, and settle at the outdoor tables.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 970 reviews
Drop into Samba Coffee Roasters | The Shop for a serious cup of specialty coffee. Sample the espresso and competition coffees, then take a seat at a shaded outdoor table or the few spots upstairs.
★ 4.5 · 3,295 reviews
Settle into Warehouse, a rustic-chic cafe and bar in Exarcheia that works from morning coffee to midnight cocktails. Share a big charcuterie platter or a bruschetta with a glass of wine in its relaxed, friendly room.
★ 4.5 · 1,802 reviews
Step inside Kimolia Art Cafe, set in a 1925 house with colourful, artistic interiors. Order a coffee, dessert or cocktail and settle into the mellow, stylish atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 1,810 reviews
Start the day at MOKKA Specialty Coffee, an early-opening cafe with friendly staff and a modern interior. Order from the QR code, watch your Greek coffee being prepared, and add yogurt or spanakopita.
★ 4.5 · 138 reviews
Step into Cultivos Coffee, a pedestrian-street café where the coffee is the main event. Pick one of the three house blends, pair it with banana bread or a protein omelette, and linger over the aroma.
★ 4.4 · 1,301 reviews
Head to Mind The Cup in Peristeri, a local roaster and coffee shop with a relaxed feel. Choose from several specialty brew methods, try the freshly baked cheese boat, or stay later for a cocktail.
★ 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.
Athens · ☕ Coffeebreak
Little Kook
1h
Lukumades
30 min
Athens · 🥐 Breakfast
Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee
1h15
The Underdog® Thissio
Klepsydra
45 min
Nancy's Sweet Home
Little Tree Books and Coffee
25 min
Melina Mercouri Café
Dexameni
LOT 51
Kafeneio Oraia Ellas
IT restaurant Kolonaki
Usurum Brunch & Cocktails
Taf Coffee
KAYA
DABOV Specialty Coffee Athens
Benaki Museum Cafe Restaurant / Benaki Museum of Greek Culture
THIRD PLACE.
Tailor Made Coffee Roasters
Foyer Espresso Bar
20 min
Minu
Bite Box
Samba Coffee Roasters | The Shop
Warehouse
Kimolia Art Cafe
MOKKA SPECIALTY COFFEE S.A.
Cultivos Coffee
Mind The Cup
Queen Bee Athens
Lalupa
