The local take
Each place comes with a short note on what makes it worth the trip, so you can pick the meal that fits your day.
Street FoodCasualFalafellas
Get your falafel fix at Falafellas, and don’t be surprised to see the line streaming out the door (it’s that popular).
Athens, MonastirakiRecommended by Demetrios I.
Street FoodCasualKantina Mavili
Kantina Mavili hits different after partying or an evening of drinking.
Athens, KountouriotikaRecommended by Demetrios I.
Street FoodCasualKosta
You know when somewhere is frequented by locals more than tourists it means business, and Kostas Souvlaki is one of the best souvla shops in Athens.
Athens, ThissioRecommended by Jenny M.
Street FoodCasualLa Cantina
Discover an amalgamation of various cuisines, including Greek and Middle Eastern, at Lacantina.
Athens, ExarcheiaRecommended by Demetrios I.
Street FoodCasualMirch
You can’t beat a good curry, no matter which country you’re in.
Athens, ThissioRecommended by Demetrios I.
Street FoodCasualO Kostas
For souvlaki the way Greek grandfathers used to make them (before trendy variations), wait in line at O Kostas.
Athens, SyntagmaRecommended by Jenny M.
Street FoodCasualPrigkipas
What sets Prigkipas Souvlaki apart from some of the other souvlaki spots in the city is that here, you know exactly where your meat is sourced from: straight from local farmers…
Athens, ExarcheiaRecommended by Jenny M.
Street FoodCasualVolvi Souvlaki
Pitas so pillowy soft and meat that melts in your mouth, I Volvi is a firm favorite in the souvlaki game.
Athens, PsyriRecommended by Demetrios I.
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