A modern all-day cafe in Corfu Old Town serving excellent Greek coffee, fresh juices, and a menu of light bites and mezedes throughout the day. Popular with both locals and visitors for its quality and atmosphere.
Mezze Bistro is an all-day café and light-dining spot on Guilford Street in the heart of Corfu's UNESCO-listed Old Town, offering a modern interpretation of the Greek café-bistro format that sits comfortably between the traditional kafeneion and the full restaurant. The space is bright and contemporary without abandoning the warmth expected of a neighbourhood café, with indoor and outdoor seating suited to Corfu's long seasonal climate. The menu runs from early morning through to the late evening, making it one of the more flexible dining addresses in the Old Town for visitors whose schedules don't align with the conventional two-session Greek day. Greek coffee in all its modern variants — ellinikos kafes, freddo espresso, freddo cappuccino, and cold brew — is the backbone of the morning service. Fresh juices, acai bowls, and lightly toasted cheese and honey combinations cater to a health-conscious morning crowd. From midday, the bistro extends into light meal territory: a rotating selection of mezedes plates, cheese and charcuterie boards, seasonal salads, and warm dishes drawn from both Greek and Mediterranean traditions. Local pastries including kourambiedes and galaktoboureko appear alongside the coffee service throughout the day. The quality of the coffee and ingredients is above the Old Town average, and the staff are engaged and multilingual, making Mezze Bistro a reliable all-day anchor point for visitors spending time in Corfu's historic centre.
Good to know
- Hours
- 8AM-11PM daily
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Location
Guilford Street 24, Corfu Town, 49100
39.6238, 19.9202 View on map
Highlights
- All-day café-bistro on Guilford Street open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. — one of the most flexible dining spots in Corfu Old Town
- Excellent Greek coffee programme including freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino, the signature iced formats of Greek café culture
- Mezedes plates and cheese boards available from midday — light meals without the commitment of a full restaurant
- Contemporary bright interior suited to working, socialising, or a leisurely solo meal
- Acai bowls and fresh juice options for health-conscious breakfast visitors
Tips for visiting
- Order a freddo cappuccino — the Greek iced cappuccino is frothier and more satisfying than its Italian namesake and best in summer.
- The midday mezedes selection changes; the kitchen can advise on what is freshest when ordering.
- Mezze Bistro is well suited to solo travellers with laptops who want a quality coffee environment in the Old Town.
- Cheese and honey on toast with fresh juice is a simple but excellent early-morning combination.
- Guilford Street is in the central Old Town and the bistro is close to the Liston and the main Esplanade — easy to combine with sightseeing.
Accessibility
Mezze Bistro is at street level on Guilford Street in Corfu Old Town. The entrance and interior are on a single flat level with no steps. The surrounding Old Town streets are cobblestone and may present challenges for wheelchair users navigating to the bistro, but the café itself is internally accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mezze Bistro suitable for a full meal or just coffee?
The bistro covers both: mornings are predominantly coffee and pastry, midday through evening adds mezedes plates, cheese boards, salads, and warm dishes. It is not a full restaurant but provides substantive light meal options throughout the day.
What is the difference between a freddo espresso and a freddo cappuccino?
Both are iced Greek coffee preparations. Freddo espresso is chilled espresso shaken until frothy and poured over ice. Freddo cappuccino adds a layer of cold-frothed milk on top, making it creamier and milder. Both are served cold and are the defining summer coffees of Greek café culture.
Does Mezze Bistro offer breakfast?
Yes — the bistro opens at 8 a.m. and serves breakfast options including fresh juice, acai bowls, toasted combinations with local honey, and pastries alongside its full coffee menu.
Is outdoor seating available at Mezze Bistro?
Yes — outdoor tables on Guilford Street are available. The street is part of the Old Town pedestrian network and the outdoor seating is a pleasant option in the morning before the midday heat builds.