A traditional Kafeneio can be found in every Greek town, village, island and city and it’s not just a place where you go to grab a coffee, it’s a way of living and a big part of daily Greek culture, greekcitytimes.com reports in the following article:
On every corner of the country, from the most buzzing spot in town to the most remote mountainous village, Greeks will spend long hours at the Kafeneio catching up with friends and family.
The Kafeneio dates back many centuries and was a meeting place for card games, Tavli (backgammon), Greek coffee, Ouzo, Raki, Tsipouro, and needless to say, lots of debates and heated conversations. It was traditionally a place where men would gather and spend their time chatting, drinking and relaxing. Women of course were also welcome, however it was more common for men to hang out at the local Kafeneio.
Nowadays, the traditional Kafeneio in Greece is being taken over by the Kafeteria (modern café) where you will find an equal amount of men and women of all ages enjoying the coffee culture, however the Kafeneio will always remain a part of Greek history and tradition.
Some Kafeneia still remain original and have been serving coffee for over 200 years.
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