Larissa, Greece's Coffee Capital

Larissa, the fourth largest city in Greece, is situated in Thessaly, nestled between Athens and Thessaloniki. While it may not be a major tourist destination, its vibrant energy and trendy cafe culture distinguish it.

Here, locals enjoy coffee throughout the day, from morning to evening. It's common for many to have three cups a day, whether it's a Freddo Cappuccino, a traditional Greek coffee, or any of the international styles now offered by a range of new cafes, including Latte, Espresso, Macchiato, Ristretto, Piccolo, and more.

In the central mainland, particularly among university students due to the large campus, residents often grab their coffee to go. Alternatively, you might find many seated, savouring their caffeine fix while mingling with friends between classes.

Larissa has always been known as Greece's "coffee city." However, recent research has confirmed that the people of Larissa are the number one coffee drinkers in Greece.

There are around 162,000 residents in Larissa, yet over 1,600 cafes, bars, restaurants, taverns, and other stores serve coffee here, confirming a huge coffee culture.

In fact, it is said that people from areas around the city head to Larissa on a daily basis to enjoy the café scene. On any given day, up to 200,000 people are in Larissa, including the 40,000 visitors who just come here to grab a coffee and a dessert!

According to the Chamber of Commerce in Larissa, there are 16,308 registered companies in the city, 1,600 of which sell coffee. This shows that 10% of local businesses are coffee-related!

Read about The Freddo Cappuccino and Freddo Espresso