The brunch trend began in Athens around a decade ago and has been going strong ever since. By today, an impressively large variety of Athens’ restaurants and cafes have incorporated exciting, artfully made dishes inspired by the brunch tradition into their menus. Some of these places sought to meld brunch favorites with the richness of a more comprehensive meal, as brunchtime chats pour into the early afternoon hours, while others became iconic for their distinct dishes, often at appetizingly accessible prices.

Nowadays, numerous local haunts in Athens serve a wondrous range of brunch options throughout the week, from exquisite eggs Benedict and Greek cuisine-inspired dishes like kayana to delightful sweets and fluffy pastries that pair perfectly with top quality morning coffee. And whilst brunch spots can be found across the vast landscape of the Greek capital, from Voula to Kefalari and from Nea Filadelfeia to Zografou, the heart of brunch land beats most vibrantly in the city center. Here are the top tried-and-tested brunch spots in the capital not to miss.

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