Brunch in Athens has moved well beyond eggs and a flat white. Kayana, Greek scrambled eggs with tomato, is served a few streets away from shakshuka and breakfast burritos, and Naxos arseniko cheese shows up both in a charcoal-baked greens pie and in a cream spread over focaccia. Eggs Benedict come in the most versions, from smoked salmon on sourdough to a spinach-pie Benedict in Omonia and lobster with asparagus at the Grande Bretagne. Much of the food starts with bread baked in-house and ingredients from small Greek producers. The settings vary just as much: there’s a fig-shaded courtyard in Neos Kosmos, a former garage in Koukaki and rooftops facing the Acropolis.
What ties it all together is the pace. In Athens, brunch is less a meal than a way to spend the morning. You might take a walk below the Acropolis, catch the smell of fresh bread from a side street, then sit down at a table under the trees while the city slowly wakes up. It can be as short as a coffee and a cardamom bun, or it can stretch into a second round of pancakes, and nobody will rush you either way. Some kitchens serve brunch every day and others only on weekends, so check before you head out. After that, the only thing left to decide is whether to order another coffee as late morning turns into afternoon.
Photography courtesy of the featured venues, with our thanks.
Wild Souls on the homepage cover.
Find brunch by neighborhood
Koukaki: Feelings · This is Loco · Morning Bar · Neratzia · Bel Ray
Psirri: Linou, Soumbasis & Sia · Usurum Brunch & Cocktails · Nudie Foodie · Minu · Picky
Pangrati: Akra · OHH BOY · PAF
Monastiraki: The Brunchers · September 18
Praxitelous Street: The Makers · Anäna · The Clumsies
Plaka: Thea Terrace Bar & Restaurant
Syntagma: Winter Garden · Galerie Cafe · Wild Souls · New Hotel · Athénée
Kolonaki: Wild Souls · Philos · Queen Bee
Ano Petralona: Spook
Thissio: Sin Athina · The Underdog
Exarchia: Kobra
Omonia: Benedict Athens
Mets: Joshua Tree
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Feelings
Feelings in Koukaki serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a separate counter for pastries to go. Sourdough bread and daily baking anchor the menu; try the caramelized fried chicken with kimchi and a waffle, or eggs on fresh bread. Pastry chef Alexandros Koniaris is part of the team. At night, the dining room becomes “More Feelings,” a gastro-taverna serving modern Greek food. Seating is limited, especially on weekends.
Anastasiou Zinni 34, Koukaki
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Linou, Soumbasis & Sia
Sunday breakfast runs from 10 am to 1 pm, before regular lunch service begins. White tablecloths dress the room, and the open kitchen counter fills with brioche, country bread and whole honeycomb. Chef Lukas Mieler’s menu includes soft-boiled eggs with house-cured bacon, sheep’s yogurt with honeycomb, and schnitzel in potato bread. Brioche with fig–bitter almond jam brings a sweet finish.
Melanthiou 2, Psirri
03
Akra
Akra serves breakfast every day except Monday, using Greek ingredients from small producers. Charcoal-baked greens pie with a soft egg and Naxos arseniko cheese sits alongside a mushroom omelet with Greek truffle. On weekends, look for chicken pie with hand-rolled phyllo and Kimolos sour cheese. Seasonal pastries and mountain tea or sage from Kea round out the meal.
Aminta 12, Pangrati
04
Usurum Brunch & Cocktails
Usurum Brunch & Cocktails offers walk-in seating, coffee and a full drinks list. Savory options include eggs Benedict on sourdough and shakshuka with feta; blueberry pancakes with mascarpone and a buttermilk chicken waffle cover sweeter appetites. Kitchen service: daily, 7:30 am–5 pm. The venue stays open until 6 pm on weekdays and 7 pm on weekends.
Lepeniotou 19, Psirri
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Nudie Foodie
Nudie Foodie is a dedicated gluten-free café with vegetarian and vegan options. Try the banana oat pancakes or the “Melbourne Hit”: poached eggs, smashed avocado, feta and mint on gluten-free whole-grain bread. Cakes, cookies and smoothies accompany the savory breakfast plates.
Aischylou 42, Psirri
06
The Brunchers
The Brunchers serves a menu curated by chef Iosif Sykianakis. Alongside eggs Benedict, a Thessaloniki-style bun comes filled with Mykonos pork and aged Gruyère, topped with two poached eggs. Pancakes lead the sweet choices, and outdoor seating is available. Venue hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm; weekends, 8 am–6 pm. Confirm the kitchen’s last orders before a late visit.
Agias Theklas 5, Monastiraki
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This is Loco
This is Loco serves brunch daily, with table service and reservations by phone or email. Mexican influences run through the breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo and beans, and chicken quesadillas. “Snickers” pancakes combine peanut butter mousse, chocolate praline and caramel. Venue hours: weekdays, 8 am–4 pm; weekends, 8 am–5 pm. Confirm the kitchen’s last orders before a late visit.
Falirou 47, Koukaki
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The Makers
The Makers combines a minimalist café with a shop selling aprons and design items. Choose an acai bowl, scrambled eggs on sourdough, or waffles with a sunny-side-up egg, cheddar and ham. Chocolate porridge with caramelized pecans is one of the sweet options.
Praxitelous 37, central Athens
09
Thea Terrace Bar & Restaurant
Thea Terrace Bar & Restaurant serves brunch on weekends from 11 am to 4 pm atop Central Hotel, with views of the Acropolis and the historic cityscape. The Mediterranean-inspired menu includes eggs Benedict with prosciutto, croque madame, avocado toast and vegan egg alternatives, alongside salads and pizzas.
Apollonos 21, Plaka (Central Hotel)
10
Winter Garden
Winter Garden at Hotel Grande Bretagne serves weekend brunch during the winter season. The formal hotel setting suits a leisurely meal beginning with French butter croissants and sweet bread with mastic. Richer dishes include eggs with caviar and lobster eggs Benedict with asparagus. Confirm seasonal dates and brunch hours when reserving.
Vasileos Georgiou A′ 1, Syntagma (Hotel Grande Bretagne)
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Anäna
Anäna’s inner courtyard, tucked into an arcade, is the draw at this central café. Coffee comes with cinnamon rolls, strawberry matcha cake or cheesecake. For a savory breakfast, choose poached eggs, avocado toast or kayana, Greek scrambled eggs with tomato.
Praxitelous 33, central Athens
12
Lalos
Lalos serves coffees sourced from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Brazil and El Salvador. Pair a cup with an egg sando and house-made coleslaw, or a sourdough pastrami sandwich with mustard, pickles and Gruyère. Burgers and cocktails make it an option for later in the day, too.
Evridamantos 19, Neos Kosmos
13
Galerie Cafe
Galerie Cafe occupies an art-filled, naturally lit dining room in the Athens Capital Hotel MGallery Collection. The menu includes a mango-acai bowl with granola and chia seeds, and a salmon poke bowl with avocado and spicy mayo. Pastries in glass display cases and specialty coffee offer a lighter stop.
Panepistimiou 4 & Kriezotou, Syntagma (Athens Capital Hotel MGallery Collection)
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OHH BOY
OHH BOY has pared-back indoor seating and white outdoor tables with wooden accents. Breakfast choices include oat-milk porridge with house-made granola and flourless protein pancakes. For something savory, try the quesadilla with scrambled eggs, jalapeños, cheese and spinach. Sweets and vegan treats are also available.
Archelaou 32, Pangrati
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Wild Souls
Wild Souls brings a New York café feel to its nut butter-focused menu. Try the textured smoothies, the cashew butter bowl with fruit and spices, or the pistachio iced matcha. Vegan sandwiches are also available. The halva, offered in variations such as cashew and hazelnut, is sweetened with honey and pairs well with coffee or tea.
Voulis 36, Syntagma & Irodotou 14, Kolonaki
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New Hotel
New Hotel serves Sunday brunch in its striking interiors, with chef Babis Kountouris drawing on Greek ingredients and traditional dishes. Choices include bouyiourdi with peppers, cheese and tomato, and tiganopsomo, fried bread served with creamy goat’s cheese, alongside classics such as eggs Benedict. A matcha and white chocolate dessert rounds out the meal. Brunch takes place in the Art Lounge, a rooftop space with greenery and the Campana brothers’ signature upcycled aesthetic.
Filellinon 16, Syntagma (New Hotel)
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Philos
Philos occupies a preserved neoclassical building dating to 1937, with vintage decor and a speakeasy bar. Egg dishes lead the brunch menu: eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs with salmon and zucchini, or a version with Mani pork in tomato sauce. Pancakes and yogurt with honey and nuts provide sweet alternatives.
Solonos 32, Kolonaki
18
Minu
Minu combines an all-day café-bar, a concept store and a florist near Thissio station. Plants fill the interior, while the back garden offers a quiet place to sit. Weekends bring a lively brunch crowd. Try the egg bowl with poached eggs, avocado and chili flakes, or choose something sweet to accompany your coffee.
Sarri 50, Psirri
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Morning Bar
Morning Bar in Koukaki is a coffee and baking stop after a walk around the Acropolis or Philopappos Hill. Large windows light the minimal interior. House-made sourdough goes into sandwiches, while cheddar-and-scallion scones and oven-baked egg brioche offer savory options. Cinnamon rolls, cardamom buns and burnt cheesecake fill the sweet counter.
Odyssea Androutsou 36, Koukaki
20
Teras
Teras occupies a 1930s neoclassical building in Neos Kosmos, with bespoke furniture and a program of cultural events. Its courtyard, shaded by fig trees, is a welcoming setting for brunch. The menu includes poached eggs on sourdough and vegan scrambles.
Theodoritou Vresthenis 45, Neos Kosmos
21
The Clumsies
The Clumsies brings brunch to its cocktail-bar setting. Chef Athinagoras Kostakos’s dishes include soft-boiled eggs with graviera cream and prosciutto, and an avocado bowl with arugula and mushrooms. Pastry chef Spyros Artelaris’s ban-coffee pairs a half-baked cookie with banana ice cream and toasted pecans.
Praxitelous 30, central Athens
22
Queen Bee
Queen Bee is known for sourdough bread, croissants and pastries. Eggs Benedict come with smoked salmon or prosciutto crudo. For a more substantial meal, there is a Wagyu beef burger or a club sandwich with slow-cooked turkey, scrambled eggs and San Daniele prosciutto.
Patriarchou Ioakeim 45, Kolonaki
23
Neratzia
Neratzia occupies a restored 1930s neoclassical building in Koukaki, with vintage furnishings and a café-bistro atmosphere. The menu ranges from trahanas, a traditional grain-and-dairy preparation, to open sandwiches. Greek-style pancakes with honey, feta and cinnamon offer a distinctive sweet-and-savory combination.
Zan Moreas 6 & Veikou, Koukaki
24
Spook
Spook is an all-day café with clean lines, minimal decor and large windows. It opens at 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends, with coffee, croissants and cereal bars for an early start. Stay for yogurt and fruit bowls, sandwiches with cheese and eggs, or a leisurely Sunday brunch.
Dimofontos 10, Ano Petralona
25
Sin Athina
Sin Athina occupies a restored neoclassical building in Thissio, combining classic architecture with contemporary style. Brunch dishes range from pancakes with seasonal fruit and honey to eggs with smoked salmon on rustic bread. The restaurant’s roof terrace offers views of the Acropolis.
Iraklidon 2, Thissio
26
The Underdog
The Underdog pairs specialty coffee with brunch in an industrial-style space of exposed brick, wood and greenery. Choose scrambled eggs with avocado and bacon on sourdough, or cinnamon roll pancakes with maple syrup. Flat whites and cold brew are part of the coffee selection.
Iraklidon 8, Thissio
27
Picky
Picky serves specialty coffee and brunch in a leafy Psirri courtyard. Smoked-salmon eggs Benedict and tiramisu pancakes with mascarpone and coffee syrup are among the choices. Granola, yogurt bowls and smoothies offer a lighter breakfast.
Christokopidou 14 & Navarchou Apostoli, Psirri
28
Bel Ray
Bel Ray occupies a former garage in Koukaki, with high ceilings and a bright dining space. Scrambled eggs with salmon and croque madame feature on the brunch menu. The busy weekend café shifts into bar mode by late afternoon.
Falirou 88 & G. Olymbiou, Koukaki
29
Kobra
Kobra’s eccentric decor includes a confession booth. Chef Adam Kontovas’s brunch dishes include the Kobra Dam, a croque madame with smoked-cheese béchamel and prosciutto, and dorayaki pancakes filled with tea-infused cream. The mandorlatte, an almond-based latte, continues the playful approach.
Navarinou 11, Exarchia
30
September 18
September 18 sits in the Kairi arcade near Monastiraki, with earthy tones and an industrial interior. Chef Christos Chanias runs the kitchen, while Nepheli Sachverdian and Giannis Tsachlis are behind the concept. Coffee and cocktails accompany brunch in this sheltered central Athens setting.
Kairi 6, Monastiraki
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PAF
Known for pizza, focaccia and aperitivo, PAF also serves brunch on Varnava Square. The Avocado Toast PAF layers poached eggs and Naxos arseniko cheese cream over focaccia. Mushrooms & Eggs brings oven-baked mushrooms, pastrami and cacio e pepe cream to a twice-baked croissant. Specialty coffee, fresh juices and spritzes accompany the meal.
Empedokleous 26, Varnava Square, Pangrati
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Benedict Athens
Benedict Athens occupies the ground floor of Vision Omonia Hotel. Its Spinach Pie Benedict combines poached eggs, sesame-topped pastry, spinach, mushrooms and feta with béchamel and hollandaise. The Croissant Royal pairs salmon with hollandaise, while pancakes offer a sweet option. Kitchen service: breakfast and brunch until 4 pm.
Chalkokondili 36, Omonia (Vision Omonia Hotel, ground floor)
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Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree is a neighborhood café in Mets serving specialty coffee and generous brunch plates. Blame Canada combines two pancakes with scrambled eggs, caramelized bacon and maple syrup. A Greek-inspired kayana brings together eggs, tomato, xinomyzithra and olives; peanut-butter-and-banana pancakes are among the sweet choices.
Anapafseos 13, Mets
34
Athénée
Athénée serves Sunday brunch in its historic city-center dining room. The program relaunched in October 2026 with breakfast and lunch dishes by chef Nikos Skliras and desserts by invited pastry chefs. Stelios Parliaros’s creations feature on selected Sundays through November 1, 2026. Check the current collaboration and service hours when reserving.
Voukourestiou 9, Syntagma
