Taxim Hill is a cafe in Thessaloniki.
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.
Address: Eparchidou Stefanou Neaniskopoulou 7, Ano Poli, Thessaloniki
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estrella became a local phenomenon with its bougatsa croissant, a cream-filled phyllo hybrid that sells out by 10am most mornings. The full brunch menu runs until 3pm and the espresso is well above average. Book ahead or arrive early.