No One Leaves Greece Hungry! 🥹

From Skeptic to Food Convert: Before visiting, I thought Greek cuisine was overshadowed by its flashy Mediterranean neighbors (France, Italy, Spain). Boy, was I wrong! I booked an Airbnb with a kitchen planning to cook, but ended up eating 4 meals a day—everything from €2 street bites to €25 fine dining, all bursting with flavor and insane value. Waiters showered us with free water, desserts, and hospitality rivaling Haidilao (no forced bread charges or seating fees!). Most surprisingly, the spices and cooking styles felt strikingly similar to Chinese cuisine—comfort food with a Mediterranean twist! 📍 Santorini Edition 1️⃣ KooKoo Bar Restaurant Sunset Rooftop ⭐ Google 4.9 | Near Oia Bus Station 🍹 Why Go: Breathtaking sunset views + impeccable service. 🍴 Order: Seafood pasta, grilled octopus. 💰 €20/person 2️⃣ Golden Grill House Santorini ⭐ Google 4.8 | Meaty Marvel 🌯 Must-Try: Overflowing pork/chicken gyros (€4/person!). Bonus: Adorable resident cats. 3️⃣ Coffee Shop Vales ⭐ Google 4.8 | Brunch Bliss 🍳 Hits: Avocado toast, Greek omelette. 💰 Under €10 4️⃣ Coffeelab Santorini ☕ Coffee Fix: Affordable, smooth lattes. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up. 📍 Athens Edition 1️⃣ Ατίταμος ⭐ Google 4.7 | Meat Heaven 🍖 Stars: Juicy beef skewers, lemon-herb chicken. 💰 €20/person 2️⃣ Athena's Cook ⭐ Google 4.7 | Feast Mode 🐑 Don’t Miss: Tender lamb chops + free desserts. 💰 €22/person 3️⃣ Smile Restaurant ⭐ Google 4.5 | Brunch & Beyond 🥗 Order: Shakshuka, smoked salmon bagel. 💰 <€20 4️⃣ Mpirmpilo ⭐ Google 4.7 | Post-Sunset Indulgence 🌄 After Lycabettus Hill: Pork gyros so good you’ll cry. 💰 €17/person 5️⃣ O Gyros Pou Gyrevis ⭐ Google 4.4 | Budget Hero 🥙 Hack: Salty but glorious chicken skewers—wrap them in pita! 💰 €2/person 6️⃣ Ombrela Cafe Brunch Bar ⭐ Google 4.8 | Brunch Goals ☕ Perks: Slow-cooked beef stew, thick-cut sandwiches. 💰 €10-15 7️⃣ LUKUMAΔΕΣ ⭐ Google 4.2 | Sweet Tooth Fix 🍯 Classic: Hot honey-drizzled dough balls + ice cream. 💰 €2-3 8️⃣ Momo Nepal Kitchen ⭐ Google 4.9 | Fusion Surprise 🥟 Momo Magic: Nepalese dumplings (think xiaolongbao’s cousin!). 💰 €10/person #GreekFoodHaven #SantoriniSunsetDining #AthensOnABudget #ArchitectEats