Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Athens

8 places you must eat and drink at in Athens.

The Olive Tree of the Acropolis

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Diporto

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

Kafeneio Oraia Ellas

Luminaries of all stripes have sipped strong Greek coffee at this cafe since 1839.

Stani

Savor sheep milk yogurt at the last of Athens' dairy bars.

To Steki Tou Ilia

Tear apart fatty, gently charred lamb chops with your bare hands.

Fatsio

Since 1969, this restaurant has served up dishes typical of Istanbul's Greek diaspora.

Ariston

The Lobotesis family has been baking some of the best savory pies in Athens since 1910.

Cafe Avissinia

Catch raucous live performances of traditional tunes at this old-school taverna.