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Athens Cafes & Bakeries

This collection features a mix of traditional Athenian bakeries, specialized confectioneries, and cafes with significant outdoor seating. Highlights include Sokolata 56 for high-quality chocolate drinks and Galaktompoureko 10 Me Tono, which specializes in the classic Greek custard pie. The list also includes established neighborhood spots like To Steki tou Ilia and Virinis, which offer regional Greek cuisine in garden or terrace settings, alongside local bakeries like To Ipirotiko and the artisanal desserts of Papagallino.

Sokolata 56

Come here for great chocolate drinks and delicious homemade desserts. This small lovely café offers a wide range of quality drinks, try for…

Crème Royale

Stop by for breakfast, lunch or a cup of coffee. This café is known for its delicious traditional handmade pastries and ice cream.

Balcony

Restaurant featuring a terrace with views of the Acropolis area, focusing on modern Greek cuisine.

Virinis

Long-standing Greek taverna in Pangrati known for its secluded courtyard and traditional home-cooked dishes.

To Steki tou Ilia

Traditional grill house in Thiseio specializing in lamb chops and grilled meats, featuring extensive outdoor seating under plane trees.

Terina

Neighborhood restaurant offering regional Greek dishes and outdoor seating.

Ex Archis Gevmatopoleio

Greek restaurant serving regional specialties with outdoor seating available.

Krikos

Neighborhood cafe with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere.

To Pagkaki

Collective-run cafe and community meeting space offering outdoor seating and full wheelchair accessibility.

To Ipirotiko

Traditional bakery specializing in regional Epirus-style pastries and fresh bread.

Papagallino

Long-established confectionery known for its wide variety of cakes, pastries, and artisanal sweets.

Galaktompoureko 10 Me Tono

Specialized shop focused on galaktoboureko, a traditional Greek dessert made of semolina custard baked in filo pastry.