Why Athens?
Athens, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization's intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization.
Athens, with its tall buildings and contemporary shops, is the first European city when approached from the Middle East. When approached from the west, from elsewhere in Europe, what strikes the visitor is the influence of the East—in the food, music, and clamorous street life—perhaps vestiges of a time when Athens was divorced from European society under the yoke of Ottoman rule. Nevertheless, it is wrong to say that Athens is a mixture of East and West: it is Greek and, more particularly, Athenian. The city, after all, nurtured Western civilization thousands of years ago. Athens remains on the world stage to this day.
CAFES
My favorite cafes in Athens
Cafe City Zen
In the heart of the historic center, the all-day spot awaits you at the corner of Aiolos and Mitropoleos, offering coffee and brunch as well as special tasty food suggestions with an incomparable view of the Acropolis.
CityZen is undoubtedly an excellent choice for your evening meetings as well, with a wide variety of spirits and a renewed cocktail list with imaginative mix suggestions from multi-award winning Bar Manager Yiannis Natsis.
Address:
Aiolou 11, Athens
What I like about it
This is one of the best brunch spots in Athens but if you go at any time of day there will be someting delicious on the menu!
360 Cafe
Found elevated above Monastiraki Square, 360 Cocktail Bar is a vibrant, trendy, and popular Athens rooftop bar and restaurant, offering a prime location with prime views.
Up here you can enjoy a food menu taking you on a journey of tastes among Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as a wide selection of signature cocktails taking inspiration from all over Greece, and a large array of spirits and wine.
Address:
Ifestou 2, Athens
What I like about it
Vibrant bar with an industrial-style interior & a rooftop garden serving signature cocktails.
MS Cafe
MS Roof Garden is located in the heart of Athens, at Monastiraki, Athenas 1 and Ermou and you find the entrance from the Stoa next to the Train Station in Monastiraki. You can drink your coffee, taste delicious dishes and even enjoy your cocktail with nice music and an even better view.
At the MS Roof Garden, you can try grilled octopus with fava beans, arugula and salmon bruschetta, sauteed pork tenderloin, shrimp pasta and hearty salads, with a special feature. The MS Special salad contains lettuce, arugula, goat cheese and is so delicious that you can choose it as a main course.
Address:
Athinas 1 & Ermou, Athens
What I like about it
Vibrant eatery serving breakfast staples, burgers & meat plates, plus cocktails & Acropolis views.