Our Favorite Must-Try Eats in One of Europe’s Tastiest Cities
When we landed in Athens, we came hungry—and let’s just say, this city delivered.
From sizzling souvlaki to unforgettable fig-jam-topped Greek yogurt, we spent our time in Greece eating our way through local gems, street food stands, and cozy tavernas. In this guide, we’re sharing our absolute favorite spots—plus video links so you can see (and taste) it all with us.
Whether you’re here for 24 hours or a full foodie getaway, these are the must-try dishes, flavors, and hidden gems that made Athens one of our favorite food cities in the world.
1. Delicious Souvlaki – A Perfect First Bite
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Our very first meal in Athens was at a local souvlaki shop we stumbled upon—and it set the bar high. The team was kind, the meat was juicy, and the tzatziki sauce was absolutely perfect.
🧾 Price: $4.10
⭐ Quinn’s Rating: 9.76
⭐ Jonathon’s Rating: 9.48
2. Lefteris o Politis – The Simplest (and Spiciest) Souvlaki
🎥 Watch: Must-Try Greek Food in Athens – The Best Souvlaki Ever
Established in 1951, Lefteris o Politis shocked us with how flavorful a souvlaki could be without any tzatziki. Just grilled pork, fresh tomato, and spice.
🧾 Price: $2.95
⭐ Quinn’s Rating: 9.68
⭐ Jonathon’s Rating: 9.39
3. Grillaki – The Best Gyros + a Greek Salad to Remember
🎥 Watch: This Hidden Gem in Athens Serves the Best Gyros
We ordered the lamb gyro and pork gyro, both stuffed full and delicious. The Greek salad was massive and came with a gorgeous hunk of feta.
🧾 Lamb Gyro: $3.75
⭐ Jonathon: 9.29
⭐ Quinn: 9.21
🧾 Pork Gyro: $3.75
⭐ Jonathon: 9.24
⭐ Quinn: 9.19
🧾 Greek Salad: $6.45
4. MEAT the Greek – Our #1 Dessert & Top Food Video
🎥 Watch: The Best Greek Food Experience We’ve Had in Athens
MEAT the Greek is one of our most-viewed food videos, and for good reason. The pork gyro was balanced and flavorful, but the real showstopper was the Greek yogurt.
🧾 Pork Gyro: $2.93
⭐ Jonathon: 9.33
⭐ Quinn: 9.47
🧾 Yogurt: $3.80
⭐ Jonathon: Fig Jam – 9.48, Honey – 9.38
⭐ Quinn: Fig Jam – 9.75, Honey – 9.81 ← Her highest score ever.
👉 If you only watch one video from this post—watch this one. The food shocked us in the best way and our reactions say it all.
5. Street Souvlaki – Decent, But Not the Best
🎥 Watch: Athens on a Budget – Hotel Tour & Greek Food Adventure
Street Souvlaki served up a decent pork gyro. Not the juiciest meat we had, but a solid option if you’re in the area.
🧾 Price: $3.80
⭐ Jonathon: 8.98
⭐ Quinn: 9.12
6. JustPita – Convenient, Quick Bite in Central Athens
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Located right in the heart of Athens, JustPita offers quick and convenient gyros. We got the pork gyro, and while it wasn’t our favorite, it hit the spot when we needed something fast.
🧾 Price: $4.22
⭐ Jonathon: 9.19
⭐ Quinn: 9.23
Customer service was just okay, but if you’re nearby, it’s a fine grab-and-go meal.
7. Feyrouz – Middle Eastern Perfection Hidden in Athens
🎥 Watch: We Accidentally Found the Best Middle Eastern Food in Athens
After a happy accident, we found Feyrouz and their mouthwatering lamachun. Think thin flatbread topped with spicy meat, fresh herbs, and creamy yogurt.
🧾 Price: $5.50
⭐ Jonathon: 9.28
⭐ Quinn: 9.35
🔥 Ask for your spice level—it can sneak up on you.
8. Manari Taverna – Elevated Dining, Greek Style
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Sit-down spot with cozy taverna vibes. We had lamb chops, pasta, and a dreamy orange-zest cookie with cream for dessert.
💡 A little more upscale, but absolutely worth it for a nice evening meal.
9. Ohh Boy – Brunch Goals + Greek Coffee Surprise
🎥 Watch: A Perfect Foodie Day in Athens – Brunch, Greek Coffee & Epic Eats
We started our day with:
• Hummus & eggs with roasted tomatoes
• Green eggs with feta and a soft yolk
Then came Greek coffee (earthy, herbal, strong!) and Greek pies—classic, though not our favorite.
🧾 Final Rankings & Foodie Takeaways
🥇 Quinn’s Top 3:
1. Greek yogurt with honey – MEAT the Greek (9.81)
2. Greek yogurt with fig jam – MEAT the Greek (9.75)
3. Delicious Souvlaki (9.76)
🥇 Jonathon’s Top 3:
1. Greek yogurt with fig jam – MEAT the Greek (9.48)
2. Delicious Souvlaki (9.48)
3. Lefteris o Politis Souvlaki (9.39)
🎥 Watch the Full Food Tour
Each meal mentioned here was filmed as part of our foodie journey through Athens. Watch the videos to see the vibes, food, and real-time reactions:
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Planning a trip to Greece? Drop a comment or message us—we’d love to help you eat your way through Athens.
Until the next meal,
Jonathon & Quinn
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