Breakfast In Athens
- by XpatAthens
- Thursday, 02 April 2015
Spring is here – dare we say it? Warmer weather, longer days, sunny skies – and brunch. Yes, don’t ask me why, but for some reason I’ve already had 3 suggestions of ‘let’s go for brunch’ in the past week. Maybe brunch and spring are really connected, or maybe people are just really hungry after a long winter….
I’ve said it before – Athens has never been a huge brunch city. It’s a fairly recent phenomenon, but one that has grown fast. You can actually get some pretty good brunch fare at a growing number of cool spots around town.
I came across a list of Athens brunch places, which I will share here. This is surely not the ‘whole’ list – but it does have a few interesting suggestions.
· The Handlebar – originally a stop-in for cyclists to refuel while getting their bikes fixed, this is now a super-popular Psirri hangout, perfect for a cool, no-nonsense breakfast.
· To Tsai – bistro-style tea house in Kolonaki also serving breakfast, with interesting tea tastings, Chinese tea rituals, etc.
· Mama Roux – great food, good selection, lots of vegetarian options in Monastiraki.
· Hip Café – my personal favourite, healthy and easy, indoor/outdoor seating, very central.
· Prytaneion – well-known spot in Kolonaki – for brunching with businessmen, journalist and politicians.
· Jimmys Coffee Shop – a classic, around for more than 30yrs, and opens from very early.
· Acropolis Museum Restaurant – traditional Greek treats with an incomparable backdrop.
· New Taste – inside the New Hotel, this is becoming the ‘must try’ breakfast spot.
· St. George Lycabettus Hotel – Greek and American style selections – nice view!
· Hilton Athens – this one also has some Chinese selections on the list.
And I know there are plenty more options around! So, I think I will take my friends up on the brunch invites – especially this Sunday with the shops remaining open. Maybe this means I should also dust off my bike…
Until next week,
Jack
I’ve said it before – Athens has never been a huge brunch city. It’s a fairly recent phenomenon, but one that has grown fast. You can actually get some pretty good brunch fare at a growing number of cool spots around town.
I came across a list of Athens brunch places, which I will share here. This is surely not the ‘whole’ list – but it does have a few interesting suggestions.
· The Handlebar – originally a stop-in for cyclists to refuel while getting their bikes fixed, this is now a super-popular Psirri hangout, perfect for a cool, no-nonsense breakfast.
· To Tsai – bistro-style tea house in Kolonaki also serving breakfast, with interesting tea tastings, Chinese tea rituals, etc.
· Mama Roux – great food, good selection, lots of vegetarian options in Monastiraki.
· Hip Café – my personal favourite, healthy and easy, indoor/outdoor seating, very central.
· Prytaneion – well-known spot in Kolonaki – for brunching with businessmen, journalist and politicians.
· Jimmys Coffee Shop – a classic, around for more than 30yrs, and opens from very early.
· Acropolis Museum Restaurant – traditional Greek treats with an incomparable backdrop.
· New Taste – inside the New Hotel, this is becoming the ‘must try’ breakfast spot.
· St. George Lycabettus Hotel – Greek and American style selections – nice view!
· Hilton Athens – this one also has some Chinese selections on the list.
And I know there are plenty more options around! So, I think I will take my friends up on the brunch invites – especially this Sunday with the shops remaining open. Maybe this means I should also dust off my bike…
Until next week,
Jack
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