Brunch in the city center has become popular in recent years in Athens. Although most people prefer to enjoy it at the weekend, we encourage you to start your day with a delicious breakfast at the best brunch spots in Athens.
So, let’s see where you can eat the best brunch!
The Underdog
This wonderful cozy place follows the new worldwide trend of specializing in beers and brunch. So, at The Underdog one can find beers from all over the world, which change regularly and some of which can only be found at this place, and also a new brunch menu that has rightly ranked The Underdog’s brunch among the best in Greece. At one of the nicest outdoor spaces, the garden is definitely an asset. Under the Attic light flooding the space, one can spend countless hours on one of the most comfortable benches, topped off by the wonderful graffiti which adorns the walls.
Address: 8 Iraklidon str, Thisio
Bel Ray Bar
This place had been an old car garage before it was transformed into a modern classy coffee bar and snack bar, with a beautiful interior design. Bel Ray is a corner snack bar in Koukaki which offers a great brunch, including Croque Madame with smoked ham, tomato and Swiss cheese, pancakes, vegetable tarts and French onion soup. There is also a menu of delicious fresh juices and amazing cocktails for the rest of the day.
Address: 88 Falirou str, Koukaki
Zampano Athens
This place takes its name from Fellini’s tragic hero in “La Strada”, a wandering street performer and reckless lover. It is a culinary gem located in a neoclassical building in the bustling area of Psirri. It exhibits elegant interior design and soft music combined with truly excellent food. For brunch, we recommend the twisted homemade pie with feta cheese, honey and sesame. Every Sunday you can enjoy your brunch under the cool rhythms of jazz music.
Address: 18 Sarri str, Psirri
Mama Roux
A popular and trendy hangout in the heart of Athens, Mama Roux has tables on the pedestrian street of Aiolou, near Agia Irini Square. Mama Roux is a multi-ethnic restaurant that offers dishes from many cultures in a relaxed, urban atmosphere. Sunday brunch includes eggs benedict, muffins, bagels, omelets, pancakes, scrambled eggs and burgers, all served quickly by friendly staff. Portions are large, but there is an option to have half plates if requested.
Address: 18 Aiolou str, Athens
Estrella
The first Estrella World Street Food restaurant in Athens, which opened in the fall of 2016, is located in the center, on the beautiful pedestrian street of Romvi and has managed to attract thousands of food lovers since the first days of its operation, serving an all-day breakfast and brunch menu. Eggs cooked in any way, pancakes, the favorite bougatsa, burgers, pasta, fresh juices and cocktails are some of the options served from early morning until late at night.
Address: Rombi 24A, Syntagma
Ciel Athens
In a setting inspired by nature, the colors of the Acropolis and the monuments, Nikos Koroniou designed the interior of Ciel Athens. It wins its customers over on a first impression. At Ciel Athens, every hour can be brunch time. The preparation and the beautiful food plating and presentations, with all those ingredients strongly reminiscent of Greek flavors, such as egg, olive and sourdough bread, will leave a sweet excitement on your palate. Taking all these into consideration, one can say that Ciel Athens is undoubtedly the epitome of a unique “high-end” experience, in the historic center.
Address: 2 Mnisicleous & Mitropoleos str, Athens
Couleur Locale
Couleur Locale opened its doors in the summer of 2014, to give a new and at the same time timeless “local color” to the area of the historical center of Athens. The comfortable, airy and sunny space of Couleur Locale is suitable for your daily visit, at any time of the day. In the spacious, comfortable roof bar you will have the opportunity to enjoy your early coffee, combined with one of the brunches in the menu, as well as some of the cold dishes, snacks, cool salads, sandwiches, burgers and pizzas.
Address: Normanou 3 str, Monastiraki
The Clumsies
The Clumsies team focuses not only on the quality of the drinks it offers, but also on the food recipes, as this particular place has been an all-day destination for a long time. The Clumsies have created an egg-centric brunch menu in various versions, so you can choose what suits your taste buds. The menu includes original dishes such as the American beauty dish with two poached eggs, with thin slices of peppered pastrami, avocado hollandaise on a toasted Thessaloniki bun.
Address: 30 Praxitelous str, Athens
Beauty killed the beast
You will love this old 30’s house with its cozy interior design, but most importantly its brunch! This place is honestly a favorite hang-out, especially for brunch. Definitely go for its “shakshuka”, a dish of eggs in an oriental tomato sauce with spices and feta, accompanied by bread and grilled traditional cheese from Lesbos. Another amazing option is the rainbow savory pancakes with eggs and ‘apaki’ (three different pancakes with sweet potato, spinach and beetroot, served with ‘mastello’ cheese and traditional smoked ham called ‘apaki’).
Address: 14 Paramythias str, Kerameikos
Rakkan
Rakkan is the only restaurant in Athens that serves Japanese brunch every Sunday. Located in the prestigious district of Kifissia, it is open from early in the morning until late, when it becomes a bar. Even if you are not familiar with Japanese cuisine, you’ll love its delicious brunch options, including Musabetsu Tomago (salmon and rice omelette), mini burgers and chocolate brownies.
Address: 238-240 Kifisias Avenue, Kifisia
