Greek Street Food. 10 Must Try Eats in Athens

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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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