ML Espresso Bar is a coffee roaster in Old Town, Heraklion.
Editorially verified August 1, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: A filter of whichever Ethiopian is on that week
Tip: The counter is small and built for takeaway rather than sitting down with a laptop.
Address: Plateia Eleftherias 29, Iraklio 712 01, Heraklion
Granary is where Heraklion drinks Taf Roastery coffee, an espresso bar and eatery in the old town pairing it with Mediterranean plates and wine.
Order: A filter coffee made with the Taf Roastery beans
Tip: Granary buys its beans from Taf Roastery rather than roasting in-house, and serves them alongside breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Sources from: Sourced through Taf Roastery
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Hacienda follows a third-wave brief across several Heraklion branches, opening at half past six for espresso, filter and a full brunch menu.
Order: A long black, with an avocado toast alongside
Tip: Several Hacienda branches operate across the city, so check which one you are heading for before you set out.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Frankly My Dear is the Karterou specialty coffee bar in Heraklion, working freddo espresso and filter alongside a full brunch and cocktail list.
Order: A freddo espresso, with a fresh juice alongside
Tip: The Karterou room is a five-minute walk uphill from the Agora and much quieter than the square cafes.
Sources from: Rotating single origins
How they serve: Espresso, Freddo espresso
Think Tank is the specialty coffee benchmark in Heraklion, a neoclassical espresso and wine bar on Idaiou Androu with its own resident barista.
Order: The house espresso, pulled by the resident barista
Tip: A sommelier works the wine side of the same room, so a coffee visit can easily turn into a Cretan tasting.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Granary is where Heraklion drinks Taf Roastery coffee, an espresso bar and eatery in the old town pairing it with Mediterranean plates and wine.
Order: A filter coffee made with the Taf Roastery beans
Tip: Granary buys its beans from Taf Roastery rather than roasting in-house, and serves them alongside breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Sources from: Sourced through Taf Roastery
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Hacienda follows a third-wave brief across several Heraklion branches, opening at half past six for espresso, filter and a full brunch menu.
Order: A long black, with an avocado toast alongside
Tip: Several Hacienda branches operate across the city, so check which one you are heading for before you set out.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Frankly My Dear is the Karterou specialty coffee bar in Heraklion, working freddo espresso and filter alongside a full brunch and cocktail list.
Order: A freddo espresso, with a fresh juice alongside
Tip: The Karterou room is a five-minute walk uphill from the Agora and much quieter than the square cafes.
Sources from: Rotating single origins
How they serve: Espresso, Freddo espresso
Think Tank is the specialty coffee benchmark in Heraklion, a neoclassical espresso and wine bar on Idaiou Androu with its own resident barista.
Order: The house espresso, pulled by the resident barista
Tip: A sommelier works the wine side of the same room, so a coffee visit can easily turn into a Cretan tasting.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
