The Best Brunch And Breakfast Spots In Plaka Athens

Plaka sits on the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and is one of the most historical neighborhoods of Athens. There are plenty of great brunch and breakfast spots hidden in its labyrinthine streets to start your day well; we pick some of the best in this lively area of the Greek capital.

Ydria

Restaurant, Greek

Ydria is a classic Greek restaurant located on Andrianou street, in the heart of Plaka, and offers a view of the Roman Agora. Open from early in the morning, it serves breakfast from 7am until noon. Chef Giannis Fotakis creates amazing dishes, including freshly cut salads and traditional Greek pies for brunch or a light lunch.

Yiasemi

Bistro, Cafe, Mediterranean, Dessert, Greek

Yiasemi is much more than just a traditional local cafe; located on the narrow steps of Mnisikleous street it is a favorite with leading actors from Greek movies who come to enjoy their coffee here (as the numerous photos on the walls attest). Visit it in the morning to enjoy delicious spoon sweets accompanied by genuine Greek coffee and you won’t regret it.
Yiasemi, 23 Mnisikleous street, Plaka, Greece,

Kimolia

Cafe, Greek, Pub Grub

Κimolia is located in a neoclassical building in Plaka. Its owners, two painters and one musician, have created this art cafe with special care, aiming to create a cultural cell that hosts painting and photography exhibitions, various workshops, book presentations and acoustic live music shows. Visit this small and charming local haunt to enjoy some great morning coffee accompanied by a variety of homemade sweets.

Anafiotika

Cafe, Restaurant, Greek

Anafiotika is a tiny settlement that you wouldn’t imagine existing under the dominant rock of the Acropolis, And within the clutch of small white houses and their colorful gardens it has a great cafe-restaurant, Here you can enjoy strong Greek coffee, as well as incredible Greek and international sweet delicacies, from apple pie and cheesecake to baklavaand ravani.

Cafe Avissinia

Cafe, Market, Restaurant, Greek

Cafe Avissinia is an award-winning cafe-restaurant, with warm and colorful interior design, located in the square, right next to the crowded flea market. Open from early in the morning, you can visit it for a delicious breakfast in an elegant atmosphere.

Smile Athens

Restaurant, Pastelaria, Greek, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pastries

Smile restaurant is a vegan/vegetarian friendly place with tasty and budget-friendly breakfast options. Here you can enjoy an omelet, pastries and delicious local pies, all just a breath away from the Acropolis and at reasonable prices.

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.