Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Greece

13 places you must eat and drink at in Greece.

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The Olive Tree of the Acropolis

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Diporto

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

The Vouves olive tree.

Ano Vouves, Greece

Olive Tree of Vouves

The oldest olive tree in Greece has been bearing fruit for at least 2,000 years.

Kafeneio Oraia Ellas

Luminaries of all stripes have sipped strong Greek coffee at this cafe since 1839.

The Bee Museum, Rhodes.

Bee Museum of Rhodes

Learn about the sweet, storied legacy of beekeeping in ancient Greece.

Stani

Savor sheep milk yogurt at the last of Athens' dairy bars.

Krinos

This century-old, family-run bakery specializes in loukoumades, a Greek doughnut once served to ancient Olympians.

Ariston

The Lobotesis family has been baking some of the best savory pies in Athens since 1910.

Cafe Avissinia

Catch raucous live performances of traditional tunes at this old-school taverna.

To Steki Tou Ilia

Tear apart fatty, gently charred lamb chops with your bare hands.

Fatsio

Since 1969, this restaurant has served up dishes typical of Istanbul's Greek diaspora.

Sirocco

This "volcanic all-day restaurant" is right on the beach.

Vlychada, Greece

Tomato Industrial Museum

A former factory serves as a shrine to the industry that sustained Santorini for decades.