Athens coffee scene

Cafés with outdoor seating in Athens

Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Athens. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.

16 cafés · Greece

Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.

Editor's pickOutdoor seats
Kolonaki

Samba Coffee Roasters The Shop

Founded in 1979 and among Greece's most decorated roasters, Samba's street-level shop on Solonos 36 draws a loyal…

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Editor's pickOutdoor seats
Thisio

The Underdog

Founded by Tasos Delichristos, 2007 Hellenic Barista Champion and 2008 World Coffee in Good Spirits winner, The…

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Hidden gemOutdoor seats
Petralona

Coffee Dive Petralona

The original Coffee Dive on Kiriadon 52 in Petralona remains a neighbourhood secret despite the brand's subsequent…

EspressoPour overCold brewAeroPress
Outdoor seats
Koukaki

Cultivos Coffee Koukaki

Opened in 2025 on Misaraliotou 1 near the Acropolis, this newest Cultivos outpost features a full-length Scandinavian…

EspressoPour over
Outdoor seats
Exarcheia

Cultivos Coffee Skoufa

The flagship Cultivos store on Skoufa 66 serves as the brand's education and tasting hub, with a broad menu of…

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Outdoor seats
Kypseli

Kapu Kypseli

A warmly regarded local spot on Zakinthou 9 in Kypseli, Kapu serves specialty espresso and filter coffee to a regular…

EspressoPour over
Dog-friendly
Kypseli

Lake Kypseli

Tucked into the leafy corner of Aeginis 1 and Kimolou in the heart of Kypseli, Lake is a pet-friendly neighbourhood…

EspressoCold brew
Outdoor seats
Kypseli

Mellem

Occupying a leafy corner near Kypseli Square, Mellem was opened by Vasilis and Nikos, both with professional…

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Outdoor seats
Psyrri

Mokka Specialty Coffee

Established in 1923 on Athinas 44 near the Varvakios Central Market, Mokka has been a family roastery for four…

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Outdoor seats
Koukaki

Morning Bar

Open since 2018 at Odissea Androutsou 36 on Koukaki's emerging southern strip, Morning Bar serves wholesome food and…

EspressoPour over
Outdoor seats
Psyrri

Myller Coffee Shop

At Katsikogianni 9 in Psyrri, Myller earns its reputation through a graffiti-adorned corner aesthetic, summer outdoor…

EspressoCold brew
Outdoor seats
Koukaki

Omsom Coffee Roasters

Opened in late 2025 on Veikou 110 in Koukaki, Omsom is simultaneously a specialty roastery, artisanal wood-fired…

EspressoV60Pour over
Outdoor seats
Psyrri

Picky Brunch and Specialty Coffee

Picky at Christokopidou 14 in Psyrri combines single-origin coffees from Colombia, Brazil, and Guatemala with one of…

EspressoPour over
Outdoor seats
Pangrati

Plegma Coffee and Living

A concept store and espresso bar in one, Plegma on Eufranoros 10 in Pangrati combines specialty coffee with a…

Espresso
Open late
Monastiraki

Tailor Made Coffee Roasters

One of Athens' earliest specialty venues, Tailor Made occupies a neoclassical Ernst Ziller building on Plateia Agias…

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Outdoor seats
Pangrati

The Rabbit Punch

Sister venue to The Underdog, The Rabbit Punch on Eufranoros 40 in Pangrati pairs specialty pour-overs from Ethiopia…

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