Cafe with Byzantine walls view, coffee, snacks
Taxim Hill is the most atmospheric cafe in Ano Poli, set in a restored Ottoman-era house with views over the Byzantine walls and the city below. Coffee, cold drinks, and a handful of pastries served until sunset. The rooftop terrace is the destination.
Specialty coffee roaster and cafe
Roasters Kolektiva is Thessaloniki's leading specialty coffee roastery with five locations across the city. The Sykies flagship doubles as the roastery. Single-origin pour-overs, AeroPress, and espresso drinks sit alongside Greek pastries.
Specialty coffee, pour-over, espresso
The Neapolis branch of Roasters Kolektiva brings the full single-origin menu and pour-over expertise to a residential neighbourhood north of the centre. Consistently the best espresso in the city and no queues on weekday mornings.
Specialty coffee, natural wine, light food
Sortie near the Rotunda is part coffee bar, part wine bar, and part gallery space. The espresso is Roasters Kolektiva house blend, the afternoon menu switches to natural wines, and the rotating art exhibitions give a reason to return every month.
Pour-over, single-origin espresso
Kappa is the city's most technically rigorous pour-over specialist, occupying a narrow space near the waterfront. The menu is short and committed: three single-origins available as V60, Chemex, or cold brew alongside a small seasonal espresso list.
All-day market cafe and brunch
The ground floor cafe of Ergon Agora serves Roasters Kolektiva coffee alongside the full Ergon Greek producer pantry. The morning brunch menu, Greek pastries, and charcuterie boards make it the most food-complete all-day cafe in the city centre.