Cafe Platanos — Restaurant in Argostoli Municipality

A little piece of heaven. My wife and I discovered this place on a trip to kefalonia years ago. We fell in love with the island and have been back countless times. This is by far my favourite place on the island. I once drove from a villa in Fiskardo just for a beer here.

Catch it out of season and you might even have the place to yourself (save for the owner, Thornton, of course. He is lovely. A true Welsh gent). 200+ beers and Thornton will help pick what works for you. I bought some to take away once and one of them had to be kept chilled. Thornton only let me take it away on the promise our Villa was less than 10 mins away so it wouldn’t warm up!

Honestly whenever i want to think relaxing thoughts I go back to this place, sat on a bench with my lovely wife both looking down the sublime green valley out to sea, drinking the most amazing beers and watching the sun slowly go down. Heaven.

Honestly Thornton, if you ever want to sell up please just...

Cafè Platanos is a very charming spot ran by and equally charming couple! The cafè sits on the edge of a small ravine, with a picturesque view of the sea. The flowers growing naturally and in various pots around the terrace, along with a 300+ year old maple tree, help to frame the view. There are around 10 tables, and each one seems to be a different setup. There must be at least six tables made from antique sewing machines. The shop is cluttered with antique scales, a passion of the owner, who has been collecting them for decades. There are also boxes and bottles of beer everywhere, but as long as they know where to find a beer for you, then it just adds to the charm! There is said to be 300 different beers available, so choose wisely, but most importantly, take time out of your busy day to relax and enjoy this charming cafè!...

We visited Cafe Platanos — a truly charming and special place! It’s a real beer lover’s paradise — offering over 200 different beers from around the world 🍺 — a fantastic experience for anyone who enjoys tasting and discovering new brews. The owner, a lovely and very knowledgeable older gentleman, warmly welcomed us and took the time to explain every beer and help us choose the perfect ones. They also serve excellent coffee ☕ — so even if you’re not a beer drinker, you’ll still enjoy your visit. You can sit outside and relax with a stunning green view — the atmosphere is peaceful, unique, and very inviting. Highly recommended for all beer (and coffee!) lovers — don’t miss Cafe Platanos, and don’t be shy to try as many beers as...