Editorial place profile
Melina Mercouri Café
At a glance
Melina Mercouri Café is a café-bistro at 22 Lysiou in Plaka, Athens. Coffee, snacks and desserts accompany a setting dedicated to the Greek actress and public figure.
Practical details
- Address
- 22 Lysiou, Plaka, Athens
- Best for
- Bougainvillea-framed coffee and dessert
- Outdoor setting
- outdoor tables
- Phone
- +302103246501
- Opening times
- Operator schedules conflict; arrange the visit directly
Why choose Melina?
The outdoor tables described by This is Athens make it a useful coffee-and-dessert stop when exploring Plaka. The themed interior gives the visit a different character from a generic coffee bar.
Sources: Melina Mercouri Café — operator website, This is Athens — where to eat and drink in Plaka
Plan your visit
The operator publishes inconsistent opening schedules. Call for the intended arrival time, particularly for breakfast or an evening drink.
Sources: Melina Mercouri Café — operator website, This is Athens — where to eat and drink in Plaka
Planning questions
Does Melina Mercouri Café have outdoor seating?
This is Athens describes outside tables beneath bougainvillea at the Lysiou café. An outdoor table is subject to availability and weather.
Contact and published information
Where this place fits
Sources and review dates
- Melina Mercouri Café — operator website — Operator website — checked 2026-10-24
- This is Athens — where to eat and drink in Plaka — Athens tourism authority — checked 2026-10-24
Author and corrections
Sarah Haddad is responsible for this profile. It is based on the published sources cited here; no firsthand visit or independent service test is claimed.