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The Underdog

The Underdog

Coffee Shop, Bar, and Breakfast Spot€€€
Thissio, Athens
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    The espresso at The Underdog is a can't miss
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    The Athenian C.
    "Specialty coffees in a hip environment in the heart of Thissio."(4 Tips)
    Vaggelis V.
    "Coffee is great, brunch eggs and pancakes, are really tasty😌👌🏼"(23 Tips)
    ameliethebee
    "Great variety of coffees and nice selection of beers!"(7 Tips)
    Spyros L.
    "Best Baristas In Town… Try Espresso & Tonic…Just Tha Best…"(24 Tips)
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  • George M.heart icon on user image
    George MetaxasOctober 16, 2016
    Great breakfast options. The omelette, scrambled eggs and nutella pancakes were excellent. The pancakes had a slight hint of orange.
  • Sandy R.heart icon on user image
    Sandy RoseOctober 13, 2016
    Nice place especially the inner garden! Nice benedict eggs and chocolate pancakes! I loved the cold brew
  • Andriana M.
    Andriana MourelatouJanuary 8, 2017
    This coffee shop is really nice and simply decorated with nice touches of nerdiness... But this place is all about the coffee. It's a really good selection. I will be coming back to try the brunch.
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    SalvationIsGreatSeptember 10, 2016
    Like the cold coffees, not the best spot to sit inside, there is an inner garden. The coctails also lool like delicious, give them a try.
  • Roman K.heart icon on user image
    Roman KlepetkoNovember 18, 2016
    Beautiful place with outstanding coffee. Definitely worth visiting! Great coffee, nice selection of brunches and various beers on the bar.
  • Nora A.heart icon on user image
    Nora AbanmiJune 16, 2019
    Love the scrambled eggs, latte and biscuit pancakes 💘 nice place but hard to find because of the tiny sign so follow the location and enter the red door that looks like an apartment building👍🏼
  • Agg K.heart icon on user image
    Agg KyrJanuary 16, 2017
    Excellent brunch and service! Amazing eggs benedict with incredible english muffin and hot fluffy pancakes! Special espresso choises!
  • Randa A.heart icon on user image
    Randa AlsuhaibaniOctober 28, 2017
    The setting is amazing, the decoration is awesome. The outdoor setting are fabulous especially if the weary is little bit chilly. Don’t miss the all coffee types, and the pancakes so yummy.
  • Spiros T.heart icon on user image
    Spiros TheocharisJune 24, 2018
    Outdoor seating in a backyard .Tasty breakfast and brunch options . The prices are logical for the area where it is located .
  • dilay y.heart icon on user image
    dilay yalcinApril 24, 2019
    try the award-winning coffee cocktails. they’re to die for. the eggs benedict here was the best. the strange, sweet aroma of the hollandaise sauce makes all the difference.
  • Fatima A.heart icon on user image
    Fatima Al HashimiAugust 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing breakfast & coffee.. the space is awesome too.. try the croque madam, it's the best you'll ever have.
  • Dimitrio K.heart icon on user image
    Dimitrio K.October 24, 2016
    Friendly and quiet environment in the backyard of a classical house.Great variety of coffees and beers.Very unigue the way gbe serve filter coffee!
  • Petros A.heart icon on user image
    Petros AFebruary 17, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great space! The brunch was really good with the hazelnut spread & biscuit pancakes being a definite highlight! Very tasty chocolate as well!
  • MartinaYYheart icon on user image
    MartinaYYJune 20, 2015
    Specialty coffee - try Gesha v60, rarely good coffee and difficult to find. Atmosphere is amazingly relaxing, spacious and woody. Smiley service.
  • Johnny K.heart icon on user image
    Johnny KoutiolasSeptember 24, 2022
    Nice breakfast place with lots of space and a backyard. Better make a reservation to be safe. Shakshuka was really good and the pancakes looked very appealing in the eye.
  • Vaggelis V.heart icon on user image
    Vaggelis VouroukosDecember 28, 2016
    Everything here is amazing! Perfect atmosphere with good music! Coffee is great, brunch eggs and pancakes, are really tasty😌👌🏼
  • lenny b.heart icon on user image
    lenny benaichaSeptember 22, 2016
    coffee is truly nice, the place looks great and the atmosphere is sweet. only downside, it's expensive.
  • Babis K.heart icon on user image
    Babis KaidalidisSeptember 3, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great coffee and brunch. Quinoa salad, Benedict eggs and pancakes FTW!
  • Adam N.heart icon on user image
    Adam NowekMarch 6, 2017
    Great coffee and good beer list (a few Greek offerings and some heavy hitters by Mikkeller). Alright place to work, but the wifi network is horrific, kicking off users every few minutes.
  • Sergii K.heart icon on user image
    Sergii K.October 23, 2019
    Very cozy place with friendly staff and big tasty portions. Pancakes with lemon curd are super delicious!
  • Konstantinos G.heart icon on user image
    Konstantinos GiotisAugust 18, 2016
    Coffee...Great variety and taste.There is also a greater variety in beers.
  • Stratis A.heart icon on user image
    Stratis AlmbanisMarch 11, 2018
    Unique coffee from one of the best roasters in Greece, great baristas and wonderful brunch!
  • Katerina👑🔨💍 I.
    Warm ambience, jazzy music, great pancakes and mouthwatering croque madame w fries. The excellent coffee varieties need no compliments.
  • Δήμητρα Χ.heart icon on user image
    Great environment, great service and the most delicious brunch in town!!! 😍
  • Mykhailo K.heart icon on user image
    Mykhailo KolesnykMarch 7, 2016
    Unique atmosphere of a brew bar. I usually omit placrs with accent on alcohol, but this one naturally combines great coffee with a selection of cocktails. Really crowded and loud, but that is not bad.
  • Baldwin H.heart icon on user image
    Baldwin HopmansDecember 3, 2016
    Good espresso.. They know what they make.. Just ask and you will get something good plus a story
  • Pavlos P.heart icon on user image
    Pavlos PaschopoulosNovember 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Really enjoyed the brunch today. We ordered 2-3 types of eggs, lemonade and cappuccino. Everything except the omelette which was so-so was great. Paid 31 euro for 4 persons and we ate a lot.
  • Jake R.heart icon on user image
    Jake RozinJune 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    These guys are filter pros. Make sure to get a V60 or similar technique - even on a hot day!
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    MattMay 26, 2017
    Awesome service and really great taste of coffee that they roast themselves! Would always come here when in Athens.
  • Amaliaheart icon on user image
    AmaliaSeptember 15, 2018
    Eggs benedict with guacomole are to die for..greek Omelette also quite good. the Cappuccino is also good. Americano is bitter. the pancakes are ok..
  • Vagelis E.heart icon on user image
    Vagelis EftaxopoulosNovember 2, 2017
    Flat white... Dead pony pale ale... is there anything else to say? 👌
  • ameliethebeeheart icon on user image
    ameliethebeeFebruary 21, 2017
    Great variety of coffees and nice selection of beers! Ideal for a quiet brunch in an amazing urban space!
  • Stella D.heart icon on user image
    Stella Dim 🌴September 30, 2017
    If there’s a cafe to keep your eye on, it’s the underdog in Athens. Smiley service and delicious coffee! #totallyrecommendit
  • Greg L.heart icon on user image
    Greg LoukasOctober 13, 2015
    One of the best coffee shops in town, great espresso, served properly, very polite staff. Check also the retail shelf, fresh roasted coffee and other stuff!
  • Νίκος Φ.heart icon on user image
    Offering a unique variety and quality of coffees in the heart of Athens....A visit is definately worth it.
  • Nana A.heart icon on user image
    Nana ApostolopoulouAugust 9, 2017
    Amazing place, really affordable and hip. AC is not great during summer though and no mention of the place being closed for a couple of weeks during August.
  • Kyriakos G.heart icon on user image
    Kyriakos G. 🍺 🍔March 12, 2016
    Fresh brewed coffee or Brewdog beers... Choose and enjoy.
  • Aria V.heart icon on user image
    Aria VltkMay 20, 2018
    The Caramel Oreo pancakes were a hell of a plate, but eggs benefict with bacon although yummy a little “poor”. Overall nice place, good food, not extremely value for money.
  • Eline🍩heart icon on user image
    Eline🍩December 16, 2015
    the environment is really nice, highly recommended for groups, try flat white it's so good! the barista made a mistake with our receipt but never mind!
  • Pantelis B.heart icon on user image
    Pantelis BatsisMarch 25, 2017
    cozy atmosphere , very beautiful inside and my favourite coffee in Athens. a little pricey though
  • Giorgos R.heart icon on user image
    Giorgos RemoundosMay 28, 2017
    Scrambled eggs and Eggs benedict with bacon!! Super green salad with chicken
  • Micheál O.heart icon on user image
    Breakfast is really great. Coffee is very good. I had the salad with bacon and chicken, really nice.
  • The Athenian C.heart icon on user image
    The Athenian ChicApril 10, 2018
    Specialty coffees in a hip environment in the heart of Thissio. Love the flat white here.
  • Robert F.heart icon on user image
    Robert FülleMay 13, 2016
    Friendly people there. Best Flat White I had in Athens. Try the cold brew as well. Not sure about the placement of the trophys though … ;)
  • Antoine G.heart icon on user image
    Antoine GrondinJuly 31, 2017
    Great coffee, food, beer selection and ambiance! Perfect hangout spot with your laptop!
  • Filipheart icon on user image
    FilipMarch 15, 2017
    If u like coffee, dont miss this place. And have some pan cakes ;-)
  • Stephanie H.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie HallardSeptember 20, 2016
    Cool place, good coffee. Just didn't prepare myself for a €4 espresso shot 🙈
  • Eleni k.
    Eleni kSeptember 12, 2015
    Very different place from the rest of the area. Back hidden garden. Super friendly staff. Interesting cocktail mixes, even virgin ones ;)
  • Önder B.heart icon on user image
    Önder BingölOctober 30, 2016
    Nice cafe with quality coffee and craft beers.
  • Alex T.heart icon on user image
    Alex TokyoApril 1, 2017
    Great service, tasteful breakfast and amazing place! Thank you
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