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Cafés · Greece

Do you tip at cafés in Greece?

Short answer

Round up

Leave the small change, nothing more.

OptionalCash preferred

For a frappé or coffee, dropping the coins from your change onto the saucer is the whole custom. There is no expectation of a percentage.

In practice

  • A €3.60 frappé → leave €4

Common questions

How much should you tip in cafés in Greece?
Round up. Leave the small change, nothing more.
Can you tip by card in Greece?
Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.

Full tipping guide for Greece

Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.