Thessaloniki

Located in the Ladadika area, this French bistro makes a perfect spot for a coffee break of an aperitivo. Take a seat outside and enjoy the vibrant city. The charm of the bistro hinges on its owner's personality: every visitor remarks how welcome they felt as Lena Tzitzika's guests.

Trigona Elenidis a family owned business that’s been passed down by generations which is worth supporting. They serve a traditional Greek dessert — Trigona. It is a triangular filo-based pastry that’s dipped in syrup and filled with sweet vanilla cream. Their ice-cream is marvellous, as well. Treat yourself!

Plaisir is a well located patisserie and cafe, right in the heart of the centre of Thessaloniki. They serve excellent pastries and ice-cream, small bites and bigger plates good enough for dinner.

Tabya is a quaint cafe with a garden in an old preserved villa. Enjoy a coffee or a cocktail at one of the bistro tables under the tree canopy or find a cosy spot in the neoclassical house with eclectic mid-century modern furniture. Great place for laptop warriors, even though WiFi is not the fastest. Tabya is located opposite the university on the pedestrian Melenikou street. The entrance is easy to miss which makes it a delightful hidden gem free of crowds.

A beautifully decorated Greek traditional coffee shop where you can enjoy a relaxing evening with your friends. Warm atmosphere, large space. A wide selection of tee ("Tee Route") is provided. Friendly waiters and staff. It is located near Kamara, a few metres above Egnatia.

Art Café Théâtral is a cosy hidden place with a lot of character. Time slows down here, inviting you to relax with a cup of coffee, a book or maybe chatting with a group of friends. Every table gets a generous slice of chocolate cake — and the dessert is phenomenal. The interior design is quaint and is carefully designed to invoke the feeling of being in an old theatre or your favourite grandma's apartment. Utterly charming.

Cafe by day and a young trendy hipster bar by night, Stereo is the quiet alternative hangout for 20-somethings with exceptionally nice staff. Literally the place to be if you want to mingle with cool locals. DJ's play understated and occasionally nostalgic hits. It's casual and friendly, perfect for weekdays and weekends. Sure to become your favourite in Thessaloniki.