Tonea's All Day Brunch is the beach-café answer to a question Himara doesn't have many good responses to: where do you get a proper, modern brunch — pancakes, smoothie bowls, eggs done well — without driving into a town center? It sits right by Livadhi Beach, just outside Himara proper, attached to the Tonea's Houses property. The pitch is simple: roll out of the sand, order avocado and poached eggs, and stay all day. This is a review of what that's actually like and when it's worth building your morning around.
Quick Take
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Type | All-day brunch café |
| Location | Livadhi Beach, just outside Himara (at Tonea's Houses) |
| Price range | Budget–moderate café pricing |
| Best for | Breakfast and brunch, beach days, a relaxed all-day base |
| Known for | Pancakes, smoothie bowls, avocado & poached eggs, sandwiches, salads |
| Vibe | Relaxed, beach-adjacent, casual |
| Why go | Modern brunch right on one of Himara's longer beaches |
What It Is — and Who It's For
Tonea's is an all-day brunch café sitting essentially on Livadhi Beach, just outside Himara town. The menu is the modern brunch playbook done at the coast: fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit, colorful smoothie bowls, avocado-and-poached-egg plates, plus sandwiches and salads to carry you through the afternoon. Because it's part of the Tonea's Houses property, guests staying there get breakfast on the doorstep — but the brunch café is the draw for everyone else.
This is for the beach-day crowd and the brunch crowd, which at Livadhi are often the same people. If your ideal Himara morning is a long, unhurried breakfast a few steps from the water — and the option to stay put through lunch — this is purpose-built. If you want a quick espresso-and-go on the Spile promenade, you'd be better off in Himara town center.
What to Order
The strengths sit firmly in the brunch column:
- Pancakes with fresh fruit — the headline, fluffy and the most-recommended plate
- Smoothie bowls — colorful, fruit-topped, the photogenic order
- Avocado & poached eggs — the savory anchor for anyone who wants protein over sugar
- Sandwiches & salads — the all-day half of the menu, good for staying through lunch
- Coffee & juices — standard café drinks to stretch a beach morning into the afternoon
The move here is to treat it as an all-day base: a proper brunch on arrival, then drift back for a sandwich, a salad, or a juice between swims rather than packing up and driving off to eat.
Best Time to Visit
- Morning: the obvious window — brunch by the beach before the sun is at full strength
- All day: the name is the strategy; it's designed for people who want to anchor a beach day here
- Peak summer (July–August): Livadhi is one of Himara's busier beaches in season, so earlier is calmer
- Shoulder season: check it's open before planning around it, as beach-side cafés scale back outside peak summer
Walkable From Where?
Tonea's is at Livadhi Beach, which sits just outside Himara town rather than on the central Spile promenade. If you're staying at Livadhi — or at Tonea's Houses itself — it's right there. From Himara center it's a short hop by car, scooter, or taxi rather than a casual stroll. The point of Tonea's is that it pairs with a Livadhi beach day, so the natural plan is to come for the beach and eat where you already are. See our Livadhi Beach guide for the lay of the land.
How It Compares
- vs Himara town cafés: the central Spile promenade has plenty of coffee stops, but few are dedicated modern brunch spots sitting directly on a beach. Tonea's wins on setting and on the brunch-specific menu; the town wins on convenience if you're already in the center.
- vs a sit-down taverna lunch: if you want grilled lamb or fresh fish, go to a taverna like Taverna Pirosia or Taverna Lefteri. Tonea's is the lighter, brunch-and-beach alternative — pancakes and smoothie bowls, not a full taverna spread.
For the wider breakfast picture, see our best breakfast in Himara guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonea's All Day Brunch known for?
It's known for modern brunch right by Livadhi Beach — fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit, colorful smoothie bowls, and avocado-and-poached-egg plates, plus sandwiches and salads for the all-day crowd. Being a few steps from the sand, attached to the Tonea's Houses property, is a big part of the appeal.
Where is Tonea's All Day Brunch in Himara?
It's at Livadhi Beach, just outside Himara town rather than on the central Spile promenade, as part of the Tonea's Houses property. From Himara center it's a short hop by car, scooter, or taxi. The natural plan is to pair it with a Livadhi beach day.
Is Tonea's good for a full breakfast?
Yes — that's its core. The menu covers both sweet (pancakes, smoothie bowls) and savory (avocado and poached eggs) brunch options, and the all-day format means you can eat a proper breakfast on arrival and drift back for a sandwich or salad later without leaving the beach.
Do I need a car to get to Tonea's?
If you're staying at Livadhi or at Tonea's Houses, no — it's right there. From Himara center it's a short trip best done by car, scooter, or taxi rather than on foot. Most visitors come as part of a Livadhi beach day rather than making a separate trip just to eat.
