The Best Brunch Spots In Akropolis And Thissio Athens

Walking around the streets in the historic area of Thisio and the Akropolis is a unique experience that will bring you in touch with the aura of the birthplace of European civilization. Here is a list of the best options for brunch and breakfast in the wider area.

Acropolis Museum Restaurant

Cafe, Restaurant, Greek

The Acropolis Museum Restaurant is located on the second floor of the New Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world. It offers a fascinating panoramic view of the Acropolis, as well as interesting culinary options based on the Greek and the Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant serves traditional Greek breakfast that includes bacon with eggs, traditional pies with feta cheese, as well as sweet delicacies every morning. This is a great place to start your day with some delicious Greek flavors after visiting the most important Greek museum.

Kelari Athenaeum

Kelari is located close to the ISAP station in Thisio. Athenaeum is a favorite place for music lovers, as it often hosts live concerts with important artists. Open from early in the morning, it serves a satisfying variety of breakfast options, from croissants and cakes to freshly cut salads and delicious sandwiches and burgers, accompanied by coffee at reasonable prices.

Thissio View

Thissio View is an everyday destination in a beautiful and vibrant pedestrian street in Thissio, attracting visitors of all ages. The decoration is warm, the music is pleasant and the crepes, the waffles, the fresh cocktails and the smoothies are just some of the excellent options to start your day with a great view.

Sin Athina

Named after the ancient Greek phrase, which means ‘with the help of goddess Athena‘, this friendly cafe is located in a three floor neoclassical building in Thissio and its rooftop offers an amazing view of the Athenian sky and the Parthenon. The friendly staff of Sin Athina will serve you a variety of beverages, milkshakes, special coffees and fresh juices, as well as sandwiches, club sandwiches, freshly cut salads, omelets, waffles and sweet crepes.

Dust

A colorful all day spot on Irakleidon street, the most crowded street of Thissio. It is a famous morning spot, serving great coffee (try the strong Greek coffee), salads, crepes and waffles. Also known as an important cultural center of the city, hosting artistic events, painting exhibitions, live DJ sets and concerts.

About the author

Evangelos Tsirmpas

Vagelis Tsirmpas is a 23-year-old Athens-born travel enthusiast who holds a BA in interpreting and a MA in translation. He studied in Corfu, the island of his heart, and uses foreign languages as a passport to different cultures. After traveling to various European countries, his next goal is a trip to Africa. Paraphrasing Marx, Vagelis does not only want to travel around the world, but also change it. Therefore, he has actively participated in student unions and self-organized solidarity groups.