Why it works
Green Park is one of the few places in central Athens where you can sit next to the park without leaving the neighbourhood. The building is a restored neoclassical and the terrace looks toward Pedion tou Areos. It works well for a morning coffee, a meal later in the day, or a drink in the evening.
For a guest staying around Victoria, the main benefit is flexibility. You do not have to choose between breakfast, coffee, or dinner. The same place covers all three, with a clear rhythm through the day and prices that are reasonable for the area.
Where it is — and how to walk from Ioulianou 50
The address is 22 Mavrommateon Str, 104 34 Athens. In practice, you are at the southwest edge of Pedion tou Areos, on the side of the park that faces Victoria. From Ioulianou 50 the route is straightforward and pleasant: head east along Ioulianou, cross Patision at the traffic light, continue on Ipirou, and step into the park. Total distance is roughly 400 m · 5 minutes on foot, flat all the way.
Three ways to use it
☕ As a café
Specialty coffee, freddo espresso and the classic freddo cappuccino, hot chocolate, juices, and smoothies. Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and enough room for a meeting or a little laptop work. Good when you want a break from the apartment without going far.
🍳 As breakfast & brunch
The breakfast menu runs until 13:00. Eggs Benedict with mortadella or smoked salmon (€13–14), mushroom or sausage-feta omelettes (€10–12), fried eggs with bacon (€8), croque madame, and a praline-banana croissant. A good brunch option without leaving the area.
🍽️ As a restaurant
The all-day menu continues with salads, pasta, burgers, grilled snacks, and Mediterranean dishes. In the evening the place shifts more toward a bar-restaurant, with wine, cocktails, and music until 02:00. A good option for a relaxed dinner after a day in the centre.
Practical info
📍 Address
22 Mavrommateon, 104 34 Athens · inside Pedion tou Areos, southwest side.
🕐 Hours
Monday to Sunday · 09:00 – 02:00. Breakfast served until 13:00. The kitchen does not close at midday.
📞 Phone & reservations
+30 210 82 34 001 · online booking via greenparkathens.gr.
💶 Prices
Breakfast €8–14, coffees €3–5, pasta and mains €12–22, cocktails €10–14. Reasonable for a central all-day place in Athens.
What to order
- Eggs Benedict with mortadella, gouda and hollandaise (€13) — the steady breakfast recommendation, with good brioche and a properly poached egg.
- Mushroom omelette with parmesan (€10) — simple, well-executed, satisfying.
- Croque madame with gouda and pepperoni (€11) — a good choice if you want something savoury but a little lighter.
- Freddo espresso — a steady choice for coffee, well chilled and balanced.
- Cocktails from the evening list — there is a separate drinks menu with classic and signature cocktails.
When to visit
Late morning to early afternoon is the quietest window and probably the prettiest, especially on the outdoor terrace facing the park. Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00 is peak brunch time, so book the day before if you want a sure table outside. From 21:00 onwards the place takes on more of a bar feel and suits a slow drink after a city walk.
Pair it with a stroll in the park
The good thing about Green Park is that it places you right next to Pedion tou Areos. Before or after your meal, you can take a short walk through the rose garden, along the alley with the busts of the heroes of 1821, and up to the central plaza. It is one of the easiest green breaks you can have in central Athens.
A practical recommendation
When we send guests to Green Park
We suggest it when someone wants a place that can cover different moods: a couple where one wants brunch and the other only coffee, a meeting that may last a short or a long time, or dinner in a pleasant setting without taxis or metro. It is not a traditional taverna, so if that is what you want, read our guide to Krouskas. But it is one of the most convenient all-day options in the neighbourhood, with a very pleasant setting.
Quick reference
- Name: Green Park Athens
- Address: 22 Mavrommateon Str, 104 34 Athens — inside Pedion tou Areos
- Phone: +30 210 82 34 001
- Website: greenparkathens.gr
- Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00 – 02:00
- Breakfast: served until 13:00
- From Ioulianou 50: 400 m · ~5 min walk
- Good for: breakfast, brunch, day-time coffee, lunch, evening drinks
— Kathy
