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€8-16CaféCoffee and brunchOld Town
Think Tank serves brunch under the specialty coffee programme in central Heraklion, on a neoclassical terrace that fills up fast in high summer.
OrderThe house espresso with a plate of pancakes
TipBook the terrace ahead. Brunch runs alongside the wine list, so a late one can drift into an afternoon glass.
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€8-16CaféThird-wave brunchOld Town
Hacienda works a third-wave brunch in Heraklion of avocado toasts, pancakes and protein plates, served beside Agia Ekaterini square in the old town.
OrderAvocado toast and a long black
TipSeveral branches operate across Heraklion, so confirm which one you are meeting people at before you set off.
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€10-18BrunchAll-day brunchOld Town
626 All Day is the garden brunch address in Heraklion, Crete, open from nine in the morning for eggs, comfort plates and a first glass of wine.
OrderA brunch plate, eaten out in the city garden
TipAsk for the garden rather than the indoor lounge. It sits on the corner of Meramvelou and Idomeneos.
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€8-16MediterraneanCoffee and brunchOld Town
Granary pours Taf Roastery coffee alongside a Mediterranean brunch menu in central Heraklion, from early breakfast through to a very late lunch.
OrderFilter coffee and whatever is on the day plate
TipAn espresso bar and eatery in one, so a slow brunch works here as easily as a coffee stop.
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€9-16CaféSpecialty coffee brunchOld Town
Frankly My Dear is the specialty coffee and brunch room on Karterou in Heraklion, doing freddo espresso, salmon toast with avocado and fresh juices.
OrderSalmon toast with avocado, and a freddo espresso alongside
TipOn Karterou beside Agia Aikaterini square, five minutes uphill from the noise of the Agora.
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€8-18CaféGreek breakfastOld Town
Central Park serves the biggest Greek breakfast in central Heraklion, a shared spread of bread, croissants, village sausage, eggs and tomatoes.
OrderCentral Breakfast for two, with village sausage
TipThe two-person breakfast brings homemade bread, croissants, village sausage, eggs and tomatoes, and it comfortably feeds three people.