The Underdog
Coffee Shop, Bar, and Breakfast Spot€€€€
Θησείο, Αθήνα
This coffee shop is famous for their espresso. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Specialty coffees in a hip environment in the heart of Thissio."(4 Tips)
"Coffee is great, brunch eggs and pancakes, are really tasty😌👌🏼"(23 Tips)
"Great variety of coffees and nice selection of beers!"(7 Tips)
"Best Baristas In Town… Try Espresso & Tonic…Just Tha Best…"(24 Tips)
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George MetaxasOctober 16, 2016Great breakfast options. The omelette, scrambled eggs and nutella pancakes were excellent. The pancakes had a slight hint of orange.
Sandy RoseOctober 13, 2016Nice place especially the inner garden! Nice benedict eggs and chocolate pancakes! I loved the cold brew
Andriana MourelatouJanuary 8, 2017This coffee shop is really nice and simply decorated with nice touches of nerdiness... But this place is all about the coffee. It's a really good selection. I will be coming back to try the brunch.
SalvationIsGreatSeptember 10, 2016Like the cold coffees, not the best spot to sit inside, there is an inner garden. The coctails also lool like delicious, give them a try.
Roman KlepetkoNovember 18, 2016Beautiful place with outstanding coffee. Definitely worth visiting! Great coffee, nice selection of brunches and various beers on the bar.
Nora AbanmiJune 16, 2019Love the scrambled eggs, latte and biscuit pancakes 💘 nice place but hard to find because of the tiny sign so follow the location and enter the red door that looks like an apartment building👍🏼
Agg KyrJanuary 16, 2017Excellent brunch and service! Amazing eggs benedict with incredible english muffin and hot fluffy pancakes! Special espresso choises!
Randa AlsuhaibaniOctober 28, 2017The setting is amazing, the decoration is awesome. The outdoor setting are fabulous especially if the weary is little bit chilly. Don’t miss the all coffee types, and the pancakes so yummy.
Spiros TheocharisJune 24, 2018Outdoor seating in a backyard .Tasty breakfast and brunch options . The prices are logical for the area where it is located .
dilay yalcinApril 24, 2019try the award-winning coffee cocktails. they’re to die for. the eggs benedict here was the best. the strange, sweet aroma of the hollandaise sauce makes all the difference.
Amazing breakfast & coffee.. the space is awesome too.. try the croque madam, it's the best you'll ever have.
Dimitrio K.October 24, 2016Friendly and quiet environment in the backyard of a classical house.Great variety of coffees and beers.Very unigue the way gbe serve filter coffee!
Great space! The brunch was really good with the hazelnut spread & biscuit pancakes being a definite highlight! Very tasty chocolate as well!
MartinaYYJune 20, 2015Specialty coffee - try Gesha v60, rarely good coffee and difficult to find. Atmosphere is amazingly relaxing, spacious and woody. Smiley service.
Johnny KoutiolasSeptember 24, 2022Nice breakfast place with lots of space and a backyard. Better make a reservation to be safe. Shakshuka was really good and the pancakes looked very appealing in the eye.- Vaggelis VouroukosDecember 28, 2016Everything here is amazing! Perfect atmosphere with good music! Coffee is great, brunch eggs and pancakes, are really tasty😌👌🏼
lenny benaichaSeptember 22, 2016coffee is truly nice, the place looks great and the atmosphere is sweet. only downside, it's expensive.
Great coffee and brunch. Quinoa salad, Benedict eggs and pancakes FTW!
Sergii K.October 23, 2019Very cozy place with friendly staff and big tasty portions. Pancakes with lemon curd are super delicious!
Konstantinos GiotisAugust 18, 2016Coffee...Great variety and taste.There is also a greater variety in beers.
Stratis AlmbanisMarch 11, 2018Unique coffee from one of the best roasters in Greece, great baristas and wonderful brunch!
Adam NowekMarch 6, 2017Great coffee and good beer list (a few Greek offerings and some heavy hitters by Mikkeller). Alright place to work, but the wifi network is horrific, kicking off users every few minutes.
Katerina👑🔨💍 IeromonachouOctober 23, 2018Warm ambience, jazzy music, great pancakes and mouthwatering croque madame w fries. The excellent coffee varieties need no compliments.
Δήμητρα ΧατζηπαναγιώτουApril 22, 2017Great environment, great service and the most delicious brunch in town!!! 😍
Mykhailo KolesnykMarch 7, 2016Unique atmosphere of a brew bar. I usually omit placrs with accent on alcohol, but this one naturally combines great coffee with a selection of cocktails. Really crowded and loud, but that is not bad.
Baldwin HopmansDecember 3, 2016Good espresso.. They know what they make.. Just ask and you will get something good plus a story
Really enjoyed the brunch today. We ordered 2-3 types of eggs, lemonade and cappuccino. Everything except the omelette which was so-so was great. Paid 31 euro for 4 persons and we ate a lot.
These guys are filter pros. Make sure to get a V60 or similar technique - even on a hot day!
MattMay 26, 2017Awesome service and really great taste of coffee that they roast themselves! Would always come here when in Athens.
AmaliaSeptember 15, 2018Eggs benedict with guacomole are to die for..greek Omelette also quite good. the Cappuccino is also good. Americano is bitter. the pancakes are ok..
Vagelis EftaxopoulosNovember 2, 2017Flat white... Dead pony pale ale... is there anything else to say? 👌
ameliethebeeFebruary 21, 2017Great variety of coffees and nice selection of beers! Ideal for a quiet brunch in an amazing urban space!
Stella Dim 🌴September 30, 2017If there’s a cafe to keep your eye on, it’s the underdog in Athens. Smiley service and delicious coffee! #totallyrecommendit
Greg LoukasOctober 13, 2015One of the best coffee shops in town, great espresso, served properly, very polite staff. Check also the retail shelf, fresh roasted coffee and other stuff!
Νίκος ΦούρναρηςJune 16, 2017Offering a unique variety and quality of coffees in the heart of Athens....A visit is definately worth it.
Eline🍩December 16, 2015the environment is really nice, highly recommended for groups, try flat white it's so good! the barista made a mistake with our receipt but never mind!- Pantelis BatsisMarch 25, 2017cozy atmosphere , very beautiful inside and my favourite coffee in Athens. a little pricey though
Nana ApostolopoulouAugust 9, 2017Amazing place, really affordable and hip. AC is not great during summer though and no mention of the place being closed for a couple of weeks during August.
Aria VltkMay 20, 2018The Caramel Oreo pancakes were a hell of a plate, but eggs benefict with bacon although yummy a little “poor”. Overall nice place, good food, not extremely value for money.
Micheál O'LoughlinJuly 4, 2017Breakfast is really great. Coffee is very good. I had the salad with bacon and chicken, really nice.
Giorgos RemoundosMay 28, 2017Scrambled eggs and Eggs benedict with bacon!! Super green salad with chicken
- The Athenian ChicApril 10, 2018Specialty coffees in a hip environment in the heart of Thissio. Love the flat white here.
Robert FülleMay 13, 2016Friendly people there. Best Flat White I had in Athens. Try the cold brew as well. Not sure about the placement of the trophys though … ;)
Antoine GrondinJuly 31, 2017Great coffee, food, beer selection and ambiance! Perfect hangout spot with your laptop!
Stephanie HallardSeptember 20, 2016Cool place, good coffee. Just didn't prepare myself for a €4 espresso shot 🙈
Eleni kSeptember 12, 2015Very different place from the rest of the area. Back hidden garden. Super friendly staff. Interesting cocktail mixes, even virgin ones ;)
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Katerina Komninou - 9.1
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Katerina Kalipetis - 7.9
"Hot upstairs, wifi issues esp. w/ linux devices.Not the best in town"
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