Yorgaki Café

Yorgaki Café, the first and only Parisian Kafeneion, stands out as a tribute to Athenian architecture and the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Founded by renowned creative director Yorgo Tloupas, this Greek café has quickly become a peaceful oasis in the heart of the bustling 9th arrondissement.

Since opening its doors in 2019, Yorgaki Café has brought an authentic slice of Greek culture to the City of Light. The menu features classic favorites like Yorgyros sandwiches, greek salad, and, most notably, traditional Greek coffee brewed in a briki—a small pan where coffee, water, and sugar are slowly cooked in hot sand.

But the experience doesn’t end with the coffee. The café also houses a petite épicerie, offering Greek essentials like olives, tins of briny sardines, wines, and oils—all carefully imported from Greece. With its raw straw chairs, white-and-blue tiles, and cobalt tables, the space evokes the charm of a cliffside village on the Aegean.

With a fresh, seasonal menu, a deep sense of authenticity, and a lovingly curated épicerie, Yorgaki Café is a small gem not to be missed.