Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Greece

"One of the best places to taste a local brunch in Athens is located in the heart of the cool Thission neighborhood. All the young hipsters in town gather around this trendy bar located just a few blocks away from the Acropolis. Coffee cannot be skipped in the morning and that’s the right place to taste it: the award-wining baristas of The Underdog roast their own coffee and you can even purchase a package to bring it back home as a souvenir of your Greek vacation."

"The Underdog is a coffee shop in Athens with world-class roastery vibes. It is also a coffee roastery and bar but they are really known for their specialty coffees, especially their flat white. On any given day, you’ll find 10 espresso roasts from South America and Africa available to try."

"You finally made it to the Acropolis – now after that epic sightseeing, it’s time for a coffee!. And maybe something a little stronger… The beautifully designed Underdog is both a bar and a café in one. Décor almost as great as the coffee."

"New York Sandwiches in the neighborhood of Ambelokipi serves some of the most delicious burgers in Athens, in an environment which will remind you of New York. The burgers are made with 100% premium beef, hand formed and griddled to perfection. Try the 5th Ave Pastrami burger with melted emmenthal cheese and pickles, or if you prefer a snack, the New Yorker mini burger with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato and mustard, ketchup and mayo sauce, is ideal."

"A bit of New York aura finds its way to Ampelokipoi where diner New York Sandwiches offers smiling staff serving French toast, Eggs Benedict, American pancakes (the praline pancake is particularly good), bagels with various fillings, burgers, salads and, of course, New York cheesecake for dessert. Wash down with strong filter coffee, a fresh juice or a Bloody Mary."

"All right, we’ll admit, there’s nothing like a real New York bagel, but New York Sandwiches provides a decent substitute, and lots of other options for hungry brunch-goers. It’s very classic and straightforward, including omelettes, several varieties of eggs benedict, and even steak and eggs. It has a location in Syntagma and another in Ambelokipi."

"Harvest is known amongst Athenians as one of the best wine bars, although in the morning it serves a diverse catalogue of brunches. Amongst the many choices, there are burgers, sandwiches, fajitas, scrambled eggs, benedict with an omelette, pancakes filled with praline and creme Anglaise. (Harvest, Aiolou 64 and Evripidou Street, Athens, €€)"

"A wine bar-restaurant based on the Spanish culinary tradition, this is a small rustic joint with a friendly atmosphere. Harvest’s brunch is served every day from 9 am until 7:30 pm and is a great way to start the day with a wide range of eggs (try the huevo de corraleggs) and pancakes filled with sweet and savory treats."

"A large selection of eggs dishes are proposed at this Spanish restaurant and bar. It a small rustic area, located on the rooftop of the Acropolis Museum which gives a outstanding view of Athens you haven’t had in your visit yet. All of the ingredients to have an amazing brunch are here."

"Map • +30 21 0331 4751 • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Cute little breakfast and brunch café designed to make everyone feel “at home” by modeling the restaurant after a studio apartment (“spiti mas” means “our home” in Greek). Dine on the patio, in the living room, or in the bedroom; you can even have breakfast in bed. More than just a gimmick, the coffee and food here are excellent – a mix of Greek and international dishes, hearty portions, and plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices."

"If you are looking for a great place for a traditional Greek breakfast, try Spiti Mas, a casual, eclectic café in Athen’s Psiri neighborhood. Our waitress recommended the strapatsada, a creamy Greek version of scrambled eggs with roasted tomatoes and feta cheese. You could also try the “pie”– a large piece of toasted flatbread with your choice of toppings."

"Homey and cozy atmosphere inside Spitimas in Psyrri neighborhood. Delicious bananas and red fruit topped with peanut butter, an all-time favorite!. As the name clearly indicates (“spiti mas” means “our home” in Greek), this place offers a family, homey atmosphere."

"Makalo initially owed its name to a specialty of Northern Greece, a sauce similar to bechamel with garlic, parsley and sweet paprika, which usually accompanies meatballs, fish, eggs and cheese. However the word also means surprise or miracle in some African dialects. The menu is based on value for money dishes prepared with seasonal products and respect for each ingredient."

"It’s a little pricey, and fills up fast—especially on weekends—but it’s worth the splurge. Besides the croissants (which you should try no matter what), there are lots of other pastries, from pain au chocolat to feuillete. You’ll also find a mortadella sandwich with fleur de sel and the Queen Bee club, starring delicious prosciutto from San Daniele."

"Nestled between a pizzeria and a bar, opposite Mavili Square, with charming retro vibes, Epik Gelato source their ingredients from small artisan producers from all around Greece. There is an other-worldly, sacred quality to their ice creams and with good reason – the milk for their freshly made collection comes from a monastery in southern Corinthia!. Try the velvety rich vanilla ice-cream or Greek yogurt ice cream."

"Makalo initially owed its name to a specialty of Northern Greece, a sauce similar to bechamel with garlic, parsley and sweet paprika, which usually accompanies meatballs, fish, eggs and cheese. However the word also means surprise or miracle in some African dialects. The menu is based on value for money dishes prepared with seasonal products and respect for each ingredient."

"Dionysos is a fine-dining restaurant for special occasions, with a history of 40 years. Its excellent cuisine and view of the Acropolis are just some of the reasons why many Greeks and foreign visitors believe it may be the best restaurant in Athens. The romantic atmosphere offered by Dionysos is palpable."

"Unlike Athens’ most famous summit, Mount Lycabettus is free to climb on foot, but you can also take a funicular to the summit. Northeast of the city centre, this cretaceous limestone peak rises to 300 metres and its lower slopes are decked in pine trees, which become sparser as you approach the rocky summit. The walk is best saved for winter and not the searing Athens summer, while the funicular runs on the hour and half-hour."

"The view from Lycabettus, or Lykavittos, hill is spectacular, reaching down to the sea and the closest islands. The tiny 19th century church of Saint George, perched on the summit of Lycabettus, the highest point in Athens, is a favorite for romantic weddings. You can reach Lycabettus walking up the steep steps, or take the funicular railway from Aristippou street."

"Located on the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon is a grandiose temple that has become the symbol of Athens and Greece."

"A few remain today, like Cine Thisio, which offers an Acropolis view as well as new-release and classic showings in English or the film’s original language with Greek subtitles. Cine Paris (in a rooftop garden) and Cine Dexameni (named after Hadrian’s aqueduct, with films screened in a honeysuckle-laden garden) are both of the old style as well. View this post on Instagram"

"The new decade finds the National Gallery, with 120 years of uninterrupted operation, renewed in regard to its building and exhibits. As a contemporary art museum, it highlights the physiognomy of the culture of Greece but also the position it deserves in the world culture. The permanent exhibition of the Gallery now unfolds in 1000 paintings - out of the 20,000 kept in the warehouses - proving the great value of its rich collections."

"Here you can find paintings and sculptures by well-known Greek - and not only- painters, like El Greco, Giambattista Tiepolo or G."