The 10 best cafés in Athens

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Whether it's a traditional Greek coffee house or a hip barista café, black or with milk foam, with friends or to go - Athens' coffee culture is diverse. The Falstaff editorial team has summarised the addresses where you can get the best coffee in the city.
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Just across the street from his famous Baba au Rum, Thanos Prunarus has opened a beautiful space where aromatic blends of coffee are roasted exclusively for them, and a lovely range of fresh snacks made from carefully selected ingredients. Quirky yet stylish coffee mugs are also available for sale.

Κιτίου 3, 112 52 Athen, Greece

A high-end hybrid concept offering a coffee menu that includes premium blends and single origins from select coffee-growing regions such as Guatemala and Ethiopia, as well as a selection of signature guest coffees roasted daily.

Πλατεία Μητροπόλεως 8, 105 56 Athen, Greece

The oldest working roastery and all-day bar in Athens maintains a strong focus on standards and excellence from start to finish when it comes to speciality coffee. Start your day with the aromas and flavours of roasted coffee, freshly baked doughs and pastries.

Αιμιλίου Βεάκη 29, 121 34 Athen, Greece

This place is made up of a group of people who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of speciality coffee every day. They roast using three different roasters and pack the beans by hand. This is the true meaning of artisanal coffee.

Ηρακλειδών 51, 118 51 Athen, Greece

A spacious urban space with a contemporary design, where you can enjoy fine coffee, delicious brunches and aperitifs until late at night, with the option of making an appointment for a haircut at the barbershop located on site.

Κρησίλα 22, 116 35 Athen, Greece

Speciality and single-origin coffees are the hallmark of this elegant all-day venue, where you can also sample a nice selection of appetising snacks. Quality coffee is a big deal, so everyone is trained and eager to share their expertise with guests.

Παπαδιαμαντοπούλου 24Β, 115 28 Athen, Greece

Unique blends and single origin beans are roasted in-house every day in a 180 year old building with simple industrial decor, where fresh, high quality coffee is served every day. Discover the taste and aroma profile that suits you and indulge in the experience.

Λεωφόρος Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας 25, 106 74 Athen, Greece

A modern, minimalist coffee shop serving hot and cold speciality coffees with homemade sweet and savoury snacks. Special blends from Greek roasters and single origin coffees from around the world.

Νηλέως 58, 118 51 Athen, Greece

A modern hub for coffee lovers and locals in the vibrant Pangrati district. There's also a small retail area with freshly roasted beans and a wide range of brewing equipment and accessories, as well as gorgeous Japanese teaware.

Βρυαξίδος 2, 116 35 Athen, Greece

Single origins from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Panama, Kenya and Colombia find their place in Nossa's mills, while its speciality house blend, Lara, with roots in Brazil, flows in abundance into coffee cups every day.

Ερμού 82, 105 55 Athen, Greece