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Greek Street Food. 10 Must Try Eats in Athens

Athens, Greece — trying the delicious, quick, and cheap Greek street food of the historical city.
Athens — trying the delicious, quick and cheap Greek street food of the historical city
From flaky tiropita to honey-soaked loukoumades, Athens is a paradise for street-food lovers. Watch Dalton Swett's GREEK STREET FOOD | 10 Must Try Eats in Athens for a delicious tour.
A few to look out for:
- Souvlaki & Gyros — grilled pork or chicken in pita with tomato, onion and tzatziki.
- Koulouri — sesame bread rings sold from street carts every morning.
- Tiropita & Spanakopita — flaky phyllo pies with feta or spinach.
- Loukoumades — golden honey doughnuts dusted with cinnamon.
- Bougatsa — sweet semolina custard or savoury cheese in crisp pastry.
- Pastitsio slice — Greece's beloved baked pasta, sold by the square.
- Greek yoghurt with honey & walnuts — quick, healthy, addictive.
- Frappé — the iced foamy coffee that fuels every Athenian afternoon.
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