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.
More on tipping in Greece
Tipping in cafés elsewhere
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Rough Guides, “Greece travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)