Breakfast brunch has become the new trend for local residents of Athens and the thousands of tourists who visit the capital in recent years. The historic center of the city is world-famous for its historical sites, culture and history. However, in recent years, it has also become known as one of the best food destinations. It seems that the economic crisis of the past years has brought many new ideas to the entrepreneurs of the area, who have created shops from scratch with great attention to detail and creativity in their dishes.
Start your day with a breakfast brunch
So if you plan to explore Athens and discover its treasures, what better way than to start your day full of energy that a brunch will give you. The choices are endless, since you can find a huge variety of brunch options with influences from all over the world. Specialty coffee and gourmet recipes with high-quality ingredients will make brunch spots your favorite habit before exploring the picturesque alleys of Athens.
Sweet and savory options for all tastes guarantee that you will have an amazing time and have some unique moments of relaxation. As is known, in Greece, the relaxed lifestyle is a way of life! There are no strict breakfast hours and most shops serve brunch until the early afternoon hours. So, it is definitely the ideal choice for those visiting Athens for vacation, without stress and waking up early. Just enjoy the moment! In this article we will see two of the best brunch spots for breakfast, The Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee and Usurum Brunch & Cocktails, which are located in the heart of the magical neighborhood of Psirri.
Breakfast brunch at Usurum
Usurum is one of the most famous brunch spots in the center of Psirri, a neighborhood that, despite its evolution, maintains its unique character over time. The Usurum team always uses the best ingredients and, combined with original recipes, makes all its dishes taste great. The place is beautifully decorated, with a relaxed atmosphere and a magical courtyard that operates all year round.
Usurum is the ideal place to start your day and a breath away from all the points of interest of the center of Athens. In the spring and summer months, the courtyard is a real haven of coolness in the densely populated city. Enjoy one of their delicious dishes, fresh refreshing juices from seasonal fruits, specialty coffee, smoothies and salad bowls. At Usurum you can also hold business meetings and company events or celebrate all your special moments with family and friends.
Brunch breakfast at The Picky
The philosophy of Picky is reflected in the brand name itself, since Picky means the selective one, that is, the one who seeks high standards in everything he does. We are located in the center of Psirri and we always choose for you the best ingredients for our dishes and the best varieties for the specialty coffees we offer. At Picky you can start your day beautifully and enjoy recipes that will fill you with energy to cope with the demands of everyday life. Picky’s chefs and baristas prepare for you unique and original dishes, with quality, taste and high nutritional value.
You can visit us between your walk or shopping in the center of Athens to enjoy your coffee or brunch in a calm atmosphere. All our products are of Greek origin, organic, carefully selected and based on the Mediterranean diet. In the hottest months of the year you can find the cool refuge you are looking for in Picky’s courtyard. A lush green space amidst the gray landscape of Athens. The space has been uniquely designed for you to offer you unique moments of relaxation.