Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Greece

"Couleur Locale has an incredible overall setting and vibe, but finding the entrance is like a little treasure hunt. To get there, you go down a quiet alley, head through what seems to be an antique store, and finally go into an elevator with a blue glass wall. At the top floor, you’ll be greeted with a view of the Acropolis perched above."

"Hidden in a street near Monastiraki station Couleur Locale is a popular rooftop bar where you can admire the view of the Acropolis Hill and Plaka. At the terrace, you can enjoy your coffee, delicious cocktails, and creative snacks. Couleur Locale has a welcoming atmosphere and is particularly popular with young people."

"Couleur Locale Athens is another restaurant where you can enjoy an breathtaking view of the magnificent Acropolis. The restaurant has an elegant style with a modern vibe and it has a cozy decor. Don’t miss their fabulous coctails and authentic, fresh meals."

"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."

"Ergon Deli is what successful and quality Greek entrepreneurship looks like. In only a decade, they have managed to create a network of 11 delis and restaurants all around the globe, making available more than 1200 Greek artisanal products to people who have never had the opportunity to try them before. In their Syntagmabranch, you can choose from a well-thought selection of mezedes -small plates-, spreads, salads, pasta, meat, and fish plates as well as desserts, with the Greek yogurt with pasteli and fresh fruits being a must-try."

"Having created a sleek boutique hotel above their stylish deli and restaurant, Ergon House offers communal kitchens in its hallways so you can prepare meals with all the goodies you can buy on the ground floor.... Luxury Hotel in Syntagma & Plaka"

"Six dogs is one of the most popular garden cafes in Athens, perfect for a hot summer day!. People take a break from walking in the bustling city center in this beautiful secret garden that can be found just a few minutes away from Monastiraki square. It has become one of the trendiest social hangouts for the locals, while at night, it hosts a multitude of cultural events, including gigs of bands from across the world."

"It is a multi-room where the alternative Athens is expressed. It has a multilevel garden available for cocktails or snacks and it is always full of students, kept as a common secret of all the non-mainstream Athenians. In the Gig Space there are concerts and club nights, as well as events that attract loads of young people."

"Six d.o.g.s is the favorite place to hang out for fans of the underground techno scene. This highly avant garde locale, situated in the business centre of Athens, is actually a day/all night cultural centre which can host live gigs, performances, exhibitions, shows and parties."

"Even though I feel like Taf Coffee needs no introduction, a guide to specialty coffee shops in Athens wouldn’t be quite right without featuring them. The roastery was found by Yiannis Taloumis already in the 90’s. It evolved from roasting the traditional Greek way to becoming a pioneer in bringing third wave coffee to Greece and finally to the capital Athens."

"In Athens, Taf Coffee is one of the places locals keep coming to every morning for their coffee. Taf sources beans from all around the world and imports it to their store where you can enjoy them. Since this is a locals’ favourite, try a cup of their rich, Greek coffee while you’re here."

"Nobody can resist to a freshly-baked waffle with two scoops of fresh gelato!. This popular and trendy spot is always buzzing with people in the evening. They serve delicious gelato with rich flavors that you can put in cone, cup or waffle."

"Halandri has already proven that it is perfect for drinks with friends, but now it is also a place to sample authentic Belgian waffles. Located next to Agios Nikolaos church, Belgà gaufrerie & café is where you can savour Belgian waffles, just like those you would eat while roaming around the Grand Place. Pair it with toppings such as lemon pie, fruits, powdered sugar, pralines or the beloved speculoos, a spiced cookie common in Belgium and the Netherlands."

"Located in the Karitsi neighborhood, Black Duck Garden is a classy European-style retro cafe-bar-restaurant full of original art. Its brunch options include a variety of sandwiches, omelets and sweet delicacies, from orange and apple pie to chocolate souffle and millefeuille. It also hosts artistic exhibitions, theatrical performances and live DJ set nights."

"A single avid ethnomusicologist collected almost 1200 folk instruments; the best are on display in three floors of this house-turned-museum. Headphones let visitors listen to the gaida (Greek goatskin bagpipes) and the wood planks priests on Mt Athos use to call prayer times, among other distinctly Greek sounds. Musical performances are held in the lovely garden in summer."

"This small but interesting museum is located in a beautiful old mansion in Plaka next to the Roman Agora. The Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments displays nearly 1,200 unusual instruments. The museum is especially interesting for children because they can listen to various instruments with headphones."

"1-2 Diogenes St Plaka Tel 325-0198. This is my friend Groves Willer's favorite museum in Athens and I am inclined to agree with him. It is easy to find, right across from the Tower of the Winds in the Roman Agora."

"Athenians surely knew how to celebrate and honor their makers, providers, and protectors, by building huge temples and palaces fitting their stature and status. Made with the finest available stones and marbles in those times, the temples were more like homes for their benevolent Gods. Tall statues and sculptures made from expensive metals, gold, ivory and semi-precious stones, special staff to take care of daily rituals, worshippers offering food, drinks, rich treasures, gift of harvest, share in profits and more showed their trust in alma-mater who controlled the forces of nature – sun, rain and winds, nourished their crops, drove their ships, tended their flocks and expanded their progeny."

"You’ve got to visit the Temple of Hephaestus. It is one of the best-preserved Greek temples, and it dates back to the 5th century BC. The eye-catching Temple of Hephaestus can be viewed from the Acropolis and it’s the main landmark of Agora, but you’ve got to view it up close to see the beauty in its imperfectly sun-bleached columns. Another site is the Church of the Holy Apostles."

"ANCIENT AGORA + TEMPLE OF HEPHAESTUS + ROMAN AGORA + HADRIAN’S LIBRARY + ERMOU STREET Explore Monastiraki. See the aforementioned sites. (Refer to Google Maps for detailed directions)"