Athens, Greece

Best cafes in Athens

19 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Coffee worth crossing Athens for, specialty roasters, brunch spots and quiet corners to work.

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What is the best-known of the cafes in Athens?

Little Kook is the most reviewed, with 30,703 traveler reviews and a 4.3 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Athens's cafes is worth going out of your way for?

En Athinas | Cafe Athens rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 807 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of cafes ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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