Greek Coffee in Middlesbrough: Your Guide to Freddo, Frappe and Beyond
If you have walked past The Greek Spot on Dundas Street and wondered what everyone is sipping, this is your introduction to Greek coffee in Middlesbrough. Greek coffee culture is built around long, cold, frothy drinks made to be enjoyed slowly, and once you have tried one properly made you tend not to go back.
The stars of the show are the freddo espresso, the freddo cappuccino and the Greek frappe. They sound similar, but each one is its own thing, and none of them are simply a shot of espresso poured over ice. Here is what they are and how to order like you have done it a hundred times.
What Makes a Freddo Espresso Different
A freddo espresso starts with a fresh double shot of espresso. Instead of stirring it, we shake it hard with ice until it turns smooth, cold and topped with a natural crema foam. The shaking is the whole point. It chills the coffee instantly and whips air through it, so you get a silky texture and a thick foam on top without any milk at all. It is bold, refreshing and a little bitter in the best way. A freddo espresso is £4.20, and it is the drink we would point a first timer towards.
Freddo Cappuccino: The One With the Cold Foam
The freddo cappuccino is the freddo espresso's creamier sibling. You take that same shaken, iced espresso base and crown it with a layer of cold frothed milk foam, light as a cloud and always cold, never hot. The foam sits on top rather than mixing in, so your first sips are gentle and milky while the coffee gets stronger as you work down the glass. If you find a straight freddo espresso a touch intense, this is your drink. A freddo cappuccino is £4.50.
The Greek Frappe: A Beach Classic Over Ice
Before the freddo took over, the frappe was the drink of every Greek summer, and it is still a classic. It is made by shaking coffee with a little water and ice until it builds a thick, tan coloured foam, then serving it tall over ice. It is lighter and frothier than a freddo, with an easy going flavour that Greeks have been drinking on the beach for decades. Order one and you are drinking a real piece of Greek cafe culture. A Greek frappe is £4.00.
Prefer It Hot? The Full Coffee Menu
Not every day calls for iced coffee, and the hot menu is made with just as much care. Whether you want a quick espresso before a lecture or a long, milky flat white to settle in with, it is all here. And if you want your iced coffee Middlesbrough style but a little simpler, the iced latte at £4.50 keeps things easy.
Here is the full hot line up with prices.
- Espresso £3.00
- Macchiato £3.20
- Americano £3.50
- Latte £4.00
- Flat white £4.20
- Cappuccino £4.40
- Hot chocolate £4.50
Finding Greek Coffee in Middlesbrough Near Teesside University
You will find The Greek Spot at 41 Dundas Street, right in the middle of Middlesbrough town centre. It is a short walk from Centre Square, the Cleveland Centre and Teesside University, which makes it an easy stop for coffee near Teesside University between lectures or on a break in town. The cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm, and every coffee pairs beautifully with something from the counter, whether that is a warm slice of bougatsa or a piece of syrup soaked baklava. If you have been hunting for the best coffee Middlesbrough has quietly been keeping to itself, this is it.
Good to know
What exactly is a freddo espresso?
It is a double shot of espresso shaken hard with ice until it is smooth, cold and topped with its own natural foam. There is no milk in it, and the shaking is what gives it that silky texture. At The Greek Spot it is £4.20.
Is Greek coffee just iced coffee?
Not quite. Iced coffee usually means hot coffee poured over ice. Greek style drinks like the freddo and the frappe are shaken with ice from the start, which builds a thick foam and a smoother, colder result. We do a simple iced latte too if you prefer the straightforward version.
Where can I get good coffee near Teesside University?
The Greek Spot is at 41 Dundas Street in Middlesbrough town centre, a short walk from Teesside University and Centre Square. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm, so it is an easy stop between lectures.
Do you serve hot coffee as well?
Yes. Alongside the iced Greek drinks we do espresso at £3.00, americano at £3.50, latte at £4.00, flat white at £4.20, cappuccino at £4.40 and more, all made fresh.
Can I order coffee on Uber Eats?
Our coffee is a daytime cafe treat, best enjoyed fresh at 41 Dundas Street between 9am and 4pm. Uber Eats is a separate evening menu of chargrilled gyros and skepasti, out Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 9pm.
