Brunch at Noel the Holiday Bar, Athens

Welcome to a place where it’s Christmas every day! Located in an arcade in downtown Athens, Noel’s decoration is based on rich burgundy and green colors. I came across this café/bar in the summer, but I decided to visit a little bit later when the weather would be colder and I admit that my decision was right for two reasons: a) indeed Noel exudes warmth and coziness ideal for the colder months b) from early fall Noel introduced a brunch menu (available everyday) as I was tipped off by Markella from Do you Speak Gossip.

The brunch menu includes: eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, Tuscan omelet, full breakfast with eggs and topping of your choosing, toasted bread, marmalade, vanilla cake and more, classic burger, tart of the day, salmon, kids’ breakfast and pancakes   I went for the eggs Benedict and wasn’t disappointed and my husband tried the burger. Both were very tasty and filling! What we would like is a separate salad dish (to go with the burger) as we shared the small salad that accompanied my eggs. I’d like to revisit for a cocktail since the menu is quite extensive and that’s Noel’s primary strength. And yes I like to take pictures of my food! It comes with the “blogger” title…

After the brunch we walked towards Kolonaki and stopped by the Old Parliament building to take some proper photos of my outfit (once a fashion blogger, always a fashion blogger). The dress (can be worn as a tunic as well) and jacket are recent buys, the former from a small boutique in Thessaloniki and the latter from Attica Department Store in Athens. I paired them with knee high boots from Tsakiris Mallas and my trusty Zara bag (3 years and counting)!