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42 RestaurantscafÉsCafÉs43CafésAcropolis Museum Café E7, New Acropolis Museum,MAcropolis, tel. (+30) 210 9000901. Someone shouldfinally set an example in this overcharging city and what anice surprise: it was the brand new Acropolis Museum withits two cafés. Elsewhere you’d pay through the nose for theview and the privilege of the surroundings (the terrace tablesare facing directly the Parthenon), but here you can enjoy theabsolute cheapest coffee in town (€1.50-2.50) and snacksand salads (€2.50-6.00) with traditional Greek products preparedwith a modern twist. We look forward to the completemenu they have promised. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. ClosedMon. PTJUBAiolis E5, Aiolou 23, MMonastiraki, tel. (+30) 2103312839. A large café housed in a lovely neo-classicalbuilding. The tables outside are usually occupied by touristsenjoying their drinks in the sun, but the real attraction of Aiolisis the atmospheric interior with its high ceilings and woodenpanels. QOpen 09:00 - late. PJNBBooze E4, Kolokotroni 57, MMonastiraki, tel. (+30)210 3240944, booze@boozecooperativa.com, www.boozecooperativa.com. This is not an ordinary café, it israther a part of an alternative art house, Booze Cooperativa,that hosts a large number of art events, exhibitions, concerts,video art projections and performances. There is a longwooden table, magazines and board games, and if you feelat home and spend the whole day there, just step upstairsto the night club, an offspring of the historic 90s Booze club.QOpen 10:00 - late. PJ6EClemente G5, Voukourestiou 3, MSyntagma, tel. (+30)210 3219340. Part of the City Link complex, this is a spotto watch people passing by. It has a French feel inside wherepeople enjoy their drinks standing, and its cappuccinos areexcellent. Prices were suprisingly low for the location when itopened a couple of years ago, but surprises don’t last long...QOpen 07:30 - 24:00. PTJADa Capo H5, Tsakalof 1, Kolonaki Sq, MSyntagma,tel. (+30) 210 3602497. Famous outdoor café, where anyself-respecting nouveau riche Athenian wants to be spottedamong politicians, actors and high profile celebrities. Thisisn’t just a simple “place to drink your coffee” choice but away of life for some of its regulars who spend hours here ona daily basis practicing the intricate ancient art of checkingout passing crowds. Espresso and cappuccino prices aresurprisingly reasonable considering the location and theclientele. QOpen 07:30 - 00:00. PJBDioskouroi Café D5, Adrianou 39, Monastiraki, MMonastiraki,tel. (+30) 210 3253323. ‘Dioskouroi’ were thesons of Zeus and Leda. This is one of the few cafés under thislabel in the region and is situated in the picturesque spot justabove Monastiraki Metro station. Students love it and you’llhave a hard time finding a table. Order frappé or Greek coffeein the morning and if you hang around long enough, continuewith ouzo and “mezedes” while practicing your backgammonskills. QOpen 08:00 - 02:00. JBEthnikon G5, Syntagma Square, MSyntagma, tel.(+30) 210 3310576. You can’t get any more central thanthis. Right on Syntagma Sq, the heart of the city, this is anessential stop between sightseeing walks.If the weatheris good, grab a table under the trees, get your camera out,order a frappé and enjoy being a complete tourist! QOpen06:00 - late. PTJAFilion H4, Skoufa 34, Kolonaki, tel. (+30) 210 3612850.Despite its unremarkable décor, this lively café managesto retain its multitude of regular customers (many of themfamous actors and writers), because of its cosy laid-backatmosphere and congenial environment. The coffee hereis superb and so is the ice-cream, as this is one of the fewplaces serving acclaimed Greek ice-cream brand Kayak,guaranteed additive and preservative-free. A good choice forlingering and enjoying an invigorating beverage together witha scoop or two (or three!), or a traditional pastry following astrenuous shopping session in Kolonaki. QOpen 08:00 -24:00. PTJBGallery Café D5, Adrianou 33, Monastiraki, MMonastiraki,tel. (+30) 210 3249080, www.cafe-gallery.com.This is a café-restaurant and a genuine art gallery under thesame roof. The periodic art exhibitions often brighten upconversations and attract passing crowds. Exhibits rangefrom photography to sculpture and handicrafts. On Saturdayafternoons (15:30) a jazz trio performs swing tunes at noextra charge and Sunday mornings are dedicated to classicalmusic performed by a string quartet. If you prefer peoplewatching, grab a table outside and enjoy your Greek mountaintea or Jamaican coffee on the busy Adrianou street with adirect view of the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa ofAttalos. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00. PTJAEBGinger Ale G2, Themistokleous 74, Exarchia, MOmonia,tel. (+30) 210 3301246. Retro pop has become sotrendy during the last few years in Athens, that it is gettinga bit boring, not least because of the cheap and soullessimitations of 60s objects and furniture used en masse byowners who in their effort to differentiate their place achievethe exact opposite result. Ginger Ale is no place like that,every piece of furniture is an original vintage item carryingthe marks of the extraordinary decade. The crowd is equallycheerful and relaxed, you are right on Exarchia square afterall. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00. PJBInoteka D5, Avissinias sq 3, Monastiraki, MMonastiraki,tel. (+30) 210 3246446. Located right in the middleof Monastiraki antique shops, hidden behind jumbles of oldfurniture and every kind of second hand item sold in Avissiniassquare this all day café-bar is a perfect stopover during yourwanders in the city. Coffees, cold snacks and sweets are onoffer from early in the morning and when the evening comeselectro and ambient dub sounds by different DJs attractyoung and fashionably alternative crowds. QOpen 07:00- 03:00. PJBKafeneio Thissio C6, Akamantos 2, Thissio, MThissio,,tel. (+30) 210 3473133. This café was serving the locals ofThissio long before bars and cafés took over every last inchof available space around the area. These days, its clienteleis a lot younger and its decoration modern and minimal. Itmaintains a distinct laid back Bohemian character, unlike mostof its undifferentiated neighbouring counterparts. Drinks arecheap and if you feel peckish after the obligatory walk aroundthe Acropolis Rock, a light lunch comes at low prices. QOpen10:00 - 02:00. PJKlepsidra E6, Klepsidras & Thrasyvoulou 9, Plaka,MMonastiraki, tel. (+30) 210 3212493. A nicely isolatedfrom the madding crowd café, it is a must stop during yourwandering in the narrow streets of Plaka. Coffees and refreshmentswill be placed next to the tasteful little fragrant basilplants adorning the tables. An idyllic setting for quiet eveningdrinks too. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00. JBKrinos E4, Aiolou 87, tel. (+30) 210 3216852. This caféhas been around since the twenties. Most of its regularstoo! Its old style has been kept intact, despite the occasionalrefurbishments. Here you’ll savour the best bougatsa(cream pie topped with sugar and cinnamon) in town. Alsoloukoumades, ice-cream and sandwiches priced lower fortakeaways. QOpen , Mon, Wed, Sat 07:30 - 15:30, Tue,Thu, Fri 07:30 - 20:30. Closed Sun. PTJNSMagaze E5, Aiolou 33, tel. (+30) 210 3243740. Thiscafé became an instant hit as soon as it opened its doors acouple of years ago. Trendy and colourful crowds frequent itand its regulars prefer to sit at the bar under the huge mapof Athens that covers one of its walls. Mind you, on a sunnyday, it can be impossible to get a table outside. QOpen09:00 - late. PJBSerbetia tou Psirri Eschylou 3, Psirri, MMonastiraki,tel. (+30) 210 3245862. The best way to finish off thedinner you’ve just had in Taverna tou Psirri across the street.Home made sweets and preserves like cherry and bergamot,huge ice cream servings, sweet crepes, baklava and all kindsof coffees are served in this cute little cafe just off the mainPsirri square. QOpen 10:30 - 01:30. PTZonar’s (Le Café D’Athenes) G5, Panepistimiou &Voukourestiou st, MSyntagma, tel. (+30) 210 3211158.Coffee in Athens is notoriously expensive but these guys herewent over the top! Yes, it is a historic café that opened itsdoors again, following complete renovation a few months ago,but it takes a masochist to pay six euros for a cappuccino, notto mention the ridiculous prices of the sweets and cakes. Ifyou are attracted by the atmosphere of a grand café, its historyduring the last century and the central location, you haveat least been warned. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. 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