Athens' hidden gems
Food scene
lsandsia
2 MelanthiouFood simplicity with beautiful flavors, aesthetics and ambiance. Need to book.
One of my fave spots. Simple Greek food with a bit of a twist. During a warm day just sit outside at the square. Need to book.
111 locals recommend
Seychelles
49 KeramikouOne of my fave spots. Simple Greek food with a bit of a twist. During a warm day just sit outside at the square. Need to book.
KICK
26 SporadonVery good coffee in Kypseli.
Samba Coffee Roasters | The Shop
36 SolonosGreat coffee spot if you're in Kolonaki area.
A tot
28 LekkaGreat coffee to go from a tiny spot. Love the people there! In city center.
Anana Coffee|Food
33 PraxitelousGreat coffee spot and breakie.
Very good souvlaki. City center. As always nothing fancy, but you never expect this from a souvlaki spot ;-)
Prigkipas
23 Char. TrikoupiVery good souvlaki. City center. As always nothing fancy, but you never expect this from a souvlaki spot ;-)
Elvis
29 PlateonBest meat skewers. Not to miss it out.
Greek food with a twist. It always leaves me satisfied. Need to book.
98 locals recommend
Mavro Provato
33 ArrianouGreek food with a twist. It always leaves me satisfied. Need to book.
Kolōnaki
Decent coffee and nice food at Kolonaki area.
Fancy spot to have breakfast. Celebrities might be sitting next to you if that's your vibe. Decent food and coffee.
14 locals recommend
Queen Bee Athens
45 Patriarchou IoakimFancy spot to have breakfast. Celebrities might be sitting next to you if that's your vibe. Decent food and coffee.
KORA
44 Panagiotou AnagnostopoulouGreat bakery to get your sourdough, sandwich or coffee. A very IN spot. Kolonaki.
Philos Athens
32 SolonosNice Bistro in Kolonaki area.
Love this spot for good wine & food. It's next to some of the best art galleries in Athens, so try to combine it.
8 locals recommend
Paleo Wine Store
39 PolidefkousLove this spot for good wine & food. It's next to some of the best art galleries in Athens, so try to combine it.
The Traditional
59 KolokotroniVery traditional, very basic, very cheap but great food!
Birdman
35 VoulisJapanese grill. Great vibes food and cocktails. Need to book.
Nolan
31 - 33 VoulisGreat Japanese-Greek fusion restaurant. Must book!
Where my parents would go to have a quick lunch! Very good traditional food. (I'll go with them ;))
44 locals recommend
Athinaikon Restaurant
str MitropoleosWhere my parents would go to have a quick lunch! Very good traditional food. (I'll go with them ;))
Cherchez La Femme Σερσέ λα Φαμ
46 MitropoleosBrunch, small bites, drinks spot
Williwaw cafe & canteen
69 KerkirasLovely coffee spot in Kypseli.
Folk.
2 VissisBreakie, brunch spot. Decent coffee.
BEAUTY KILLED THE BEAST
14 ParamithiasBreakie, brunch spot.
Nikitas
19 Ag. AnargironTraditional restaurant!
Valteziana Pizzeria
41 ValtetsiouThe ONLY place to eat pizza. Tier 1 pizza!
SO SO SO
7 NormanouVery good ramen!
Morning Bar
36 Odissea AndroutsouGreat coffee and great breakie!
Good coffee and very good breakie/ brunch. Their deserts are also SO good.
42 locals recommend
Ohh Boy
street ArchelaouGood coffee and very good breakie/ brunch. Their deserts are also SO good.
There not many places like Athenee! Very beautiful interior, the food is not amazing, but Sushi is very good. Worth a quick drink or some bites and a bottle of wine.
64 locals recommend
Athénée
9 VoukourestiouThere not many places like Athenee! Very beautiful interior, the food is not amazing, but Sushi is very good. Worth a quick drink or some bites and a bottle of wine.
You gotta have one of their sandwiches!!! Great coffee as well. Worth the queue.
6 locals recommend
The Black Salami Microbakery
71 Zoodochou PigisYou gotta have one of their sandwiches!!! Great coffee as well. Worth the queue.
KULINARISTAN
15 MoschonisionVery good food!
Asia Minor
και MoschonisionVery good Turkish restaurant, far from fancy but so tasty.
Meraklides Grill
60 Agias ZonisSouvlaki time!
Ríganē
15 Fokionos NegriVery good souvlaki!
Pharaoh
Drinks and Nightlife
EPREPE BAR
1 Agias ZonisCool new bar in Kypseli area!
The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousGood drinking spot!
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouGreat party spot. Check out their events.
Romantzo
Great party spot. Check out their events.
Praxitelous Bar
33 PraxitelousNice bar!
Very hidden bar! Nice vibes and nice crowd. Make sure you ask someone if you can't find it ;-)
70 locals recommend
Cantina Social
8 LeokoriouVery hidden bar! Nice vibes and nice crowd. Make sure you ask someone if you can't find it ;-)
The 7 Jokers Coffee & Cocktail Bar
7 Voulisdrinks spot
APOTEKA
The new spot for drinks
Sightseeing
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou DoukaAcropolis Museum
Great museum, recently opened!
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouMUST SEE.
Acropolis
MUST VISIT. Make sure you don't hike on a mega hot day! Careful!
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouErmou
ErmouMain shopping district of Athens.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subway and taxi is the best way to move around Athens!
Casa Verde is located 1 min walk from the train station that brings you in 7 min to Omonoia square (center of Athens!) or anywhere else you want to go in Athens.
Taxis are very cheap in Athens (and especially from Casa Verde to the city center it's between 3.2-5 euro cost per ride.
Only use UBER! Don't flag down a taxi. Don't tell me that I didn't warn you ;-) Personally I'm only using train and taxi in Athens and walk in the city center!
What to pack
It's getting hot in here!
Athens can be very hot (especially for me that I spend most of my year in Amsterddam). Hence make sure you have sunglasses, hat, light clothes and comfy shoes for your adventures. ALWAYS have water with you.
Book before you go
What to book!
In my list of restaurants there are a few that need to be booked in advance. Also I would suggest to book in advance any ferry tickets during the summer months as they're going fast and you want to get to this bloody island! ;-)
Pireus port is super easily accessible by the train (1 min walk from the apartment to the train station).