Dee's Coffee ★ 4.0
Dee's on Mitropoleos is a compact specialty coffee bar with a focus on takeaway freddo espresso and cold brew. The short morning menu of croissants, sandwiches, and granola is popular with commuters crossing the pedestrian zone.
Coffee Room is a cafe in Thessaloniki.
Coffee Room occupies a prime stretch of Tsimiski with a menu focused on specialty espresso drinks and a short food menu. The freddo cappuccino is a serious contender for the city's best cold espresso format, and the window seats on Tsimiski are premium real estate.
Address: Tsimiski 30, Thessaloniki 546 23
Dee's on Mitropoleos is a compact specialty coffee bar with a focus on takeaway freddo espresso and cold brew. The short morning menu of croissants, sandwiches, and granola is popular with commuters crossing the pedestrian zone.
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