Where to eat & drink
Kypseli has plenty of local favorites - from quiet cafés to late-night souvlaki. Everything here is a short walk from the apartment.
Restaurants
Kypselaki - Traditional taverna
Rigani - Tiny gyros shop
SOUVLAKI ΤΥΛΙΞΕ ΤΟ – Classic souvlaki near Victoria station
GNOU – Plant-based Greek plates, vegan-friendly
ΝΤΥΛΑΝ (Ntylan) – Small seasonal bistro with natural wines
Ypsala Αναψυκτήριο – Casual mezze bar in a retro kiosk
Lisa Athens – Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza
CafEs & bakeries
Morning Sweetie
Williwaw Café & Canteen
λέικ καφέ
Santo Belto
Nine Grams Beta
Cultivos Kypseli - Great for digital nomads
KICK - Great for digital nomads
Flake - Artisan sourdough bakery
Bars
Eprepe
Beetle
It’s a Village
Logiotatos
Hotel Éternité
KOMNA TRAKA
Must-try Greek dishes
Tzatziki
Fava (split yellow peas)
Saganaki (fried cheese)
Horiatiki (Greek salad)
Gemista (stuffed tomatoes & peppers)
Moussaka (layered eggplant and meat bake)
Souvlaki & Gyros
Greek Yogurt (with honey & walnuts)
Loukoumades (honey donuts)
Freddo Espresso & Freddo Cappuccino (iced Greek coffee, essential in summer)
If you don’t mind walking...
Head toward Exarcheia (15–20 mins) - Athens’ alternative corner. You’ll find some of the city’s coolest coffee shops, record stores, juicy burgers and offbeat bars.