About De Facto Café

The moment a visitor steps inside, the atmosphere at De Facto Café reveals itself through warm lighting and a quiet hum of casual conversation. The ambiance blends simplicity with charm, an interplay that complements the diverse clientele. Exploring the menu uncovers a thoughtful range of beverages and light bites that lean toward artisanal coffee preparations paired with freshly baked goods. While some dishes reach impressive depths of flavor, a few offerings feel slightly over-ambitious for the café's modest kitchen, impacting consistency. Throughout the experience, glimpses from De Facto Café photos highlight rustic decor elements that resonate well with the area’s cultural vibe.

Conversations overheard and online De Facto Café reviews often mention the attentive, if occasionally rushed, service that fits the café's busy rhythm. Observing the environment reveals a space well-suited for both quick coffee breaks and longer stays, with seating arrangements that create pockets of intimacy despite the overall openness. Prices hover in an average range, aligning reasonably with both portion sizes and quality, though menu choices may leave some patrons wishing for a broader variety of savory options. The experience is further enhanced by the effortless interaction between staff and guests, leaving a generally favorable impression even during peak hours.

Among the highlights, the café’s signature espresso-based drinks stand out. The delicate crema and balanced acidity reflect a skilled hand behind the espresso machine, a detail that frequently draws repeat visitors. While De Facto Café restaurant enthusiasts often praise its role as a neighborhood staple, certain seasonal menu updates could introduce more excitement next to its stable comfort foods. Still, the harmony of thoughtful design, an inviting atmosphere, and a reliable food and drink offering makes it a consistent choice for those seeking a relaxed spot in Thessaloniki’s bustling café scene.

Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great coffee

+ Great tea selection

+ Great wine list

Popular for

Popular for

+ Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Quiet

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Tourists

+ University students

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ High chairs

Parking

Parking

+ Parking

Pets

Pets

+ Dogs allowed

Hour time open

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  • Monday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 AM
  • Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 AM
  • Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 AM
  • Thursday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 AM
  • Friday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 AM
  • Saturday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
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+30 231 026 3674

P. Mela 19, Thessaloniki 546 22, Greece

Reviews

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Lovely place to sit on the terrace and have a glass (or2!) of wine. Barman was extremely friendly and very helpful. Very enthusiastic in recommending the local wines- some of which are excellent! Nice nibbles. Chilled atmosphere. (Visit was early evening)

- Fraser McCabe -

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Absolutely amazing coffee in Thessaloniki! Enjoyed every drop of the Monforte taste ! I’ll come back here with any occasion I’ll get! ⭐⭐⭐

- Cristina Pârvulescu -

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Spent a week in Thessy ... finished off our evenings after sight-seeing and dinners with night caps at De Facto. Absolutely Loved this bar. Great atmosphere, cool sounds, fantastic staff, Belgian beer on tap. By the end of the week we felt like, and were treated like, locals. Great memories!

- Paul McErlean -

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Great local bar. You can have a delicious coffee during the day and a nice drink before dinner. I love the place

- Fatma Ovacik Şevik -

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Very nice low key ambience. There could be a lot more consistency when serving cocktails. I have drunk manhattan in 3 different glasses over 2 different sittings - but I don’t mind that. I am looking forward to going back again.

- Tassos Intzes -

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One of my fave cafes in Thessaloniki. Fisher draught is pretty good too.

- Alex Knoblauch -

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A classic, old school, beautiful cafe that has lasted for many years in the centre of town and I hope continues even more years.

- Maria P. -

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We’re coming here regularly for some drinks. The staff is super-friendly and the atmosphere is nice. There is a good mix of different kind of people in all ages.

- Mischa Sz. -

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