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Athens Local Visits

1. Espressaki

9.3
Άγγελου Πυρρή 3 (Ευήνου), Αθήνα, Αττική
Coffee Shop · Γουδί · 169 tips and reviews

Katerina K.Katerina Komninou: Really good coffee! Cosy place, small and warm. Ask for the sweet of the day... but if they have banofi, don't miss it!

2. The Art Foundation (TAF Athens)

8.7
Νορμανού 5, Αθήνα, Αττική
Art Gallery · Μοναστηράκι · 265 tips and reviews

Giwrgos M.Giwrgos Megremis: Super magnificent, hidden behind a secret old door café-bar. Walk in....and discover a whole different world!! Grand old fashion ambience. You'll never regret coming here.

3. Forget Me Not

8.9
Αδριανού 100, Αθήνα, Αττική
Gift Store · Πλάκα · 16 tips and reviews

miss_cinnamonmiss_cinnamon: Original design ideas all with a Greek twist, loads of perfect souvenirs that also serve as fashion statements.

Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη is one of Athens Local Visits.

4. Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη

9.4
Σωκράτους 1 (Ευριπίδου 52), Αθήνα, Αττική
Meze Restaurant · Ψυρρή · 388 tips and reviews

L. Q.L. Q.: It is mandatory: once in Athens, you HAVE to visit this place. Arrive early, as it gets crowded real quick. Greek food, organic local wine and traditional environment.

The Clumsies is one of Athens Local Visits.

5. The Clumsies

9.2
Πραξιτέλους 30 (Σκουλενίου), Αθήνα, Αττική
Cocktail Bar · Ψυρρή · 415 tips and reviews

Sotiris G.Sotiris Ger 👍: Pefrect place for coffee, food and especially cocktails (by its world class bartenders) !! If you find yourself in down town Athens, you must visit The Clumsies!! You will be amazed... 😉

2 γουλιές & 2 μπουκιές is one of Athens Local Visits.

6. 2 γουλιές & 2 μπουκιές

9.0
Δραγατσανίου 8, Αθήνα, Αττική
Coffee Shop · Ψυρρή · 94 tips and reviews

Julia B.Julia Boekholt: I went here with my family for breakfast. The whole place is very nice and cozy. The people are very friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome. The food was delicious and the coffee is very good!

7. Black Duck Garden

8.9
Παπαρρηγοπούλου 5-7 (Πλατεία Κλαυθμώνος), Αθήνα, Αττική
Café · Κέντρο Αθηνών, Attica · 281 tips and reviews

Memos M.Memos Merziotis: Quiet, cosy and relaxing. The ideal place to meet and chat. Try the omelettes. Baked in oven. Very tasty!

Avli is one of Athens Local Visits.

8. Avli

8.9
(Αυλή)
Αγίου Δημητρίου 12, Αθήνα, Αττική
Greek Restaurant · Ψυρρή · 167 tips and reviews

Kris C.Kris Concepcion: If you want the non-tourist experience with amazing food, this is the place for you. It's a literal hole in the wall with cats everywhere. Get the fried chicken and pretend you're Greek for an hour.

Lukumades is one of Athens Local Visits.

9. Lukumades

9.1
(LUKUMAΔES)
Αιόλου 21 (Αγίας Ειρήνης), Αθήνα, Αττική
Dessert Shop · Μοναστηράκι · 382 tips and reviews

Barb K.Barb K: Just perfect! Greek lukumades ( donuts) try the option filled with 5 options ( choco praline, mastique cream, lemon cream , banana & strawberry cream🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉🎉

Upupa Epops is one of Athens Local Visits.

10. Upupa Epops

9.3
Αλκμήνης 7 (Θεανούς), Αθήνα, Αττική
Cocktail Bar · Κάτω Πετράλωνα · 144 tips and reviews

Kyriakos G.Kyriakos G. 🍺 🍔: Magnificent bar in an old mansion. The right space is the bar, full of nice people and more noisy. The left is more quiet and cosy. Reminds me the Ruin Pubs in Budapest! Let's welcome this bar style!

11. Η Κρήτη

8.3
Βερανζέρου 5 (Πλατεία Κάνιγγος), Αθήνα, Αττική
Cretan Restaurant · 127 tips and reviews

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: Excellent! The best Cretan food you can find in Athens. Try the mizithra pies, the dakos, the snails, the sausage, and the beet/lentils salad. Don't miss it and better call in advance.

12. six d.o.g.s

9.1
Διονυσίου Αβραμιώτου 6-8, Αθήνα, Αττική
Bar · Μοναστηράκι · 571 tips and reviews

Sifis S.Sifis Symianakis: You don't feel like you are in a city. The place has an open yard with trees that is available in the summer. Lovely place and these guys make a really nice coffee.