A grinder and skateboard deck against a tiled wall hand-lettered with 'Caffeine is the king but we are not into monarchs'

Thessaloniki

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Greece's second city runs on frappe and coffee shop culture, but a scatter of true roasters from Ladadika to Sykies now roast single origin beans instead of blends.

Cho Ban Coffee Brewers

City center, near the White Tower · Thessaloniki

cold brew specialistDog friendly

A long-exposure shot behind the counter at Kolektiva, baristas in motion against shelves of cups, glassware and bagged beans, a pastry case up front

Kolektiva Lab

Sykies · Thessaloniki

original roastery cafeBeans to go

An overhead shot of a white espresso cup on a warm grey concrete surface, sunlight cutting a bright stripe across the frame

Peaberry

Xirokrini · Thessaloniki

single origin roasteryBeans to go

Close-up of the sōrtie storefront sign in white lettering on an olive green wall, afternoon sun cutting a sharp diagonal shadow across the facade

Sortie

Rotonda, edge of Ano Poli · Thessaloniki

Rotunda garden seatingBeans to go

Valenio

Iktinou pedestrian street, near Agia Sofia · Thessaloniki

walk in tasting counterBeans to go