EAT · MONASTIRAKI FAVORITE
Cafe Avissinia
Monastiraki flea-market institution since 1986, live music nights where the room sings along.
OPENS 13:00
GOOGLE · LOADING
REQUESTED · SUN 12:30
TOP DISHES
Mussel pilaf
Northern Greek / Constantinopolitan preparation that regulars return for.
Smoked eggplant salad
House meze cooked from family recipes passed through generations.
Soutzoukakia
Smyrna-style spiced meatballs in tomato — an Asia Minor signature of the kitchen.
BEFORE YOU GO
- 01Come on weekends for live rebetiko and locals dancing
- 02Book ahead — the dining room is small and books out
- 03Sit upstairs for a view over Avissinia Square
YOUR NOTE
Antique-filled, old-world café right in the Monastiraki flea market, packed with vintage furniture and curiosities — perfect for a coffee break while browsing for antiques.
SOURCES
- found on venue site/Tripadvisor; weekend music 21:00-01:00 but dining daily except Monday · HOURS
- Cafe Avissinia — Story (own site) · SUMMARY
- Greek Gastronomy Guide — Cafe Avissinia · HISTORY
- Greek Gastronomy Guide · TOPDISHES
- Tripadvisor — Cafe Avissinia · TIPS
- Cafe Avissinia — Story (own site) · SUMMARY
- Greek Gastronomy Guide — Cafe Avissinia · HISTORY
- Greek Gastronomy Guide · TOPDISHES
- Tripadvisor — Cafe Avissinia · TIPS
- Cafe Avissinia — Story (own site) · SUMMARY
- Greek Gastronomy Guide — Cafe Avissinia · HISTORY
- Greek Gastronomy Guide · TOPDISHES
- Tripadvisor — Cafe Avissinia · TIPS
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