Discover the Best Cafés in Athens with Greeka!
Cafés in Athens are numerous and spread all around the city. The ones located in lively areas open early in the morning and close late at night, as most of these cafes turn into bars after sunset.
Cafeterias in Athens also lie in many other quarters, including Syntagma and Kolonaki. Some cafes with great views are found on top of Lycabettus Hill and in elevated spots around the city center.
Some cafés are large and have outdoor tables, while others are smaller.
In brief, the most picturesque Athens cafés are situated in Plaka, Monastiraki, and Thissio, the three most tourist quarters in the city center.
They are busy day and night, serving both tourists and locals.
Which are the Best Cafés in Athens?
We have hand-picked the best 33 ones and marked our favorite with a .
Blue Parrot
Coffee Shop Bar
The stylish and vibrant bar known as Blue Parrot is a hidden gem worth seeking out. Located in Metaxourgeio in the heart of the area, this is a bar that’s perfect for pre-dinner drinks, before heading out to one of the restaurants nearby.
Varnava Cafe
Coffee Shop
Barnava cafe is a beautiful retro café, located at Barnabas Square in Pagkrati. It counts almost 20 years of operation. Its cozy interior with the marble tables, the wooden chairs and the wood-carved sofa, create an atmosphere that takes you back to the old Athens.
Beauty killed the beast
Coffee Shop Cocktails Ice Cream Shop
Beauty Killed the Beast is housed in an old neoclassical building at Paramythias Street in Kerameikos. With a name that clearly refers to the popular movie, Beauty Killed the Beast opens every morning its doors, by serving fine blends of coffee, detox juices, homemade lemonades and ...
Bel ray
Coffee Shop Cocktails
Bel Ray is a snack bar located in Koukaki, in the place where a car workshop once stood. This place carries a unique identity, which is clearly reflected in its design and atmosphere, with vintage furniture and special homemade drinks. Its friendly service and smiling waitresses are always eager to ...
Central cafe
Coffee Shop
Central Hotel is located in the heart of Plaka. Visit its charming cafe and enjoy daily buffet breakfast, fresh juices and delicacies. Famous Italian designers have created the furniture of the place in a comfortable and modern style.
Ciel
Coffee Shop Cocktails
Ciel is an elegant all day brunch and cocktail bar, that offers you the absolute rooftop experience. Situated in the picturesque neighborhood of Monastiraki, in the heart of Athens, this cozy meeting point has a breathtaking view of the Acropolis, Lycabettus and the Temple of Hephaestus. Visit Ciel ...
Dioskouri Cafe
Traditional Cafe
Dioskouroi is situated in an uphill street in Monastiraki with small round tables placed at the corner of a paved street. The tables have view to the Stoa of Attalus on one side and the metro station of Monastiraki on the other.
Cycladic Cafe
Greek
Cycladic Cafe is the cafe restaurant of the Cycladic Art Museum in Athens, featuring delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch options with Cycladic products, coffee drinks, and local wines.
Glykis Cafe
Traditional Cafe
Glykis is a fantastic cafe-ouzerie in Plaka. This a peaceful and picturesque place where you can enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee.
It's a βίλατζ
Coffee Shop Bar
It's a βιλατζ is a cozy cafe, located at Kipseli region in Athens. Its interior is designed in an old-aesthetic style with some modern touches. Its wooden tables, colorful pillow and couches create a lovely atmosphere. Sometimes in it's a ...
Kirios who Cafe
Coffee Shop
"Kirios Who" means "Mister Who". This bar is located in the neighborhood of Petralona and it has already built a big group of fans. The reason is simple. The bar is a picturesque house, painted in soft colors, with great decoration and a small yard suitable for all hours of the ...
Anglais
Cocktails Coffee Shop
A new entry in the Athenian bar scene, Anglais Athens is located on the 6th floor of a preserved building in Monastiraki. Once you enter, you will be greeted by pastel colors and retro design.
Minu
Art Cafe
Minu is a concept store and one of the most aesthetically pleasing spots to enjoy your coffee, food, or dessert in Psyrri. All of the houseplants, modern furniture, and artworks that have been used to decorate it are for sale. In Minu, you will be able to enjoy sophisticated snacks and drinks.
Odeon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Situated behind Kallimarmaro at Markou Mousourou street, Odeon cafe resembles of a Parisian café-bar. This icon is complemented by jazz sounds, black and white posters of old theatrical performances and marble tables, creating a nostalgic feeling.
Ohh Boy
Pastry Shop Coffee Shop
For people with open minds and a big smile! At Ohh Boy, you can enjoy your coffee, a light lunch, and marvelous desserts. Many vegan options too!
Six D.o.g.s
Music Cafe DJ nights Greek
Six D.O.G.S. is situated in the heart of the city, in the area of Monastiraki. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks are available, while themed nights and special events are regularly organized, offering a unique experience in the center of Athens. Six D.O.G.S. is great to visit at any time of the ...
Taf
Cocktails Art Cafe
TAF (The Art Foundation) is one of the most lively and creative organizations in the city. Located in Monastiraki, one of the oldest and most historic districts in Athens, TAF is housed in an exceptional neoclassical building of 1870 with a lovely courtyard where an outdoor bar is found. In its ...
Tranzistor
Bar Coffee Shop
Tranzistor is found in Psyrri on a hidden spot. Its relaxed, modern decoration and music selections from the 80s and 90s create an inviting environment and make this place ideal for a late-night drink. Tranzistor serves lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks at reasonable prices and organic wine is also ...
Chelsea Hotel
Chelsea Hotel cafe-bar lies in the heart of Pagrati and is a vibrant, intimate place full of people and colors. The owners took inspiration from the legendary Chelsea Hotel in New York City, where famous people resided on its premises in the 1960s.
BOO!
Cocktails
Hidden in an alley in the heart of Athens, Boo bar welcomes visitors in a unique and warm environment. Grab a drink and listen to the music for an encounter with the Athenian nightlife.
Balux House
Mediterranean Beach Bar Coffee Shop
Balux is a cosmopolitan cafe club located on the beachfront of Glyfada, a suburb on the south of Athens. This fine place of entertainment provides a restaurant, a bar, garden, playroom, library, TV room and generally all the rooms of a house.
