Cafe Zonars

Having endured several forgettable latte experiences on my Greek odyssey, I was looking forward to heading onto Cafe Zonars when I got back to Athens. I had read about this cafe being an Athen's institution with its appealing art deco interior providing a haven for the city's left and the literary set. Sadly the cafe has undergone a transformation in recent years and has been seriously spruced up. It is now a very upmarket establishment and frequented by a wealthier set with gold chains and designer label shopping bags. But located in the more sedate area of Kolonaki, just off Syntagma Square, Cafe Zonars promises comfortable respite from the heat and dust of Athen's busy streets and more importantly, is serious about its coffee. Noticing the caffe lattes here were of the standard weak taller variety, I went for the safer option of a cappuccino. I wasn't disappointed. The coffee was rich and smooth and lacked the bitterness I had come to expect from Greek espresso. The milk was fresh...not long-life...and silky-smooth heated to the right temperature...hot, without scorching the lips! Served with a small almond chocolate, this Athen's coffee experience did not disappoint. Reccommended.