Think Tank is a coffee roaster in Old Town, Heraklion.
Editorially verified August 1, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: Idaiou Androu 7, Iraklio 712 02, Heraklion
ML Espresso Bar pours third-wave coffee on Eleftherias Square in Heraklion, rotating single origins through espresso and hand-brewed filter.
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.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Takeaway
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
ML Espresso Bar pours third-wave coffee on Eleftherias Square in Heraklion, rotating single origins through espresso and hand-brewed filter.
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.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Takeaway
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
