The roasters writing the coffee scene in Athens: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Athens. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Taf Coffee on Emmanouil Benaki is the Athens third-wave roastery from 2009, an in-house roaster and cafe with the Rosebud house blend on espresso.
Tip: Wholesale beans across many Athens cafes; ask for the seasonal single-origin to take home.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
The Underdog on Iraklidon in Thissio Athens has roasted since 2011, a third-wave cafe and roastery in a neoclassical building with weekend brunch and craft.
Tip: The cold brew is the signature pour; the weekend brunch queue starts before 11:00.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Mind the Cup on Aimiliou Veaki in Peristeri Athens is a specialty coffee roastery and bar on a pedestrian street, a destination for Athenians outside.
Tip: The pedestrian-street terrace is the room; the beans retail across many Athens cafes.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail