ALTERNA CANTEENA — Restaurant in Municipality of Chania

American here, and having eaten burgers around the world I try to make it a point to try the local burgers everywhere I go.

I’ve tried a few here in Crete and while ok nothing to write home about for the most part (the lamb burger in Rethymos is an exception).

This shop had some good reviews so decided to give it a shot… and well, wow. One bite in and I was like “wow, this tastes like a good American cheese burger!” Ate it with a few fries to try their taste (I typically don’t eat a lot of fries) but the burger was really, really good. So good I went down and ordered another one 😂… (they’re not the biggest burgers but decent size) the second one was actually better with less sauce but both still good. Loved the pickles.

Great burger spot in a convenient location. Highly recommend if you feel like good burgers on your visit to Chania!

(Now I feel bad I didn’t take a pic worthy...

The food was absolutely fabulous! 🍔 The burger I had here beats many of the expensive burgers I’ve tried elsewhere – both in taste and quality. Honestly, I could have eaten here every day of my vacation instead of spending 30–40 euros at a “fancier” restaurant.

The staff were friendly and fairly quick – nothing to complain about. What more do you need?

The setting is simple, just 3–4 tables around the small counter where you order and pick up your food, but it’s very central. And as a bonus, you’ve got Crepe Mix and Match right next door if you want to grab a dessert afterwards.

A true casual hidden gem in the heart...

I recently visited this diner and had a great experience. The burger I ordered was amazing - cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The service was also excellent - the staff was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere of the diner was warm and inviting, and I really enjoyed the overall vibe of the place.

The only thing I would say is that the location of the diner is not the best. It's in a bit of an industrial area, and it's not the most appealing place to walk to. However, if you're in the area, I highly recommend checking this diner out. The food and service are both excellent, and the...