Chalet Mainalon Cafe — Restaurant in Municipality of Tripoli

I wish I could tell you what our experience was. But I can't, because when our coaches stopped at that place on our way back to Athens, and few of us hurried up the stairs to get a longed-for coffee, they were denied service and were shooed away with the explanation (?) "we don't serve coaches". They weren't even allowed in.

A lady from the left half of the establishment, which is a store with local products, to her credit, tried to at least accommodate the passengers that needed a restroom break, telling them that they (the left side shop) had a restroom as well. Some of us bought some local pasta and stuff from them.

I guess we should count ourselves lucky that the people from the cafe on the right did not come after us, and we were allowed to stretch our legs in the parking lot, next to the somehow unwanted coaches. EDIT: the establishment has responded, please read their...

A useful stop over on our journey back from the Meinalon walking trails. First of all please note that this is not a hotel! It's a highway rest stop where weary travellers can enjoy hot food and a beverage while the children can play in the playground. There is also a large shop that sells local produce. It's called a chalet because it looks like one - very nice looking building built in a...

Actually, I stopped to charge my car and surprisingly I had a great time there! The atmosphere was very cozy and the service unique! Well, they made me feel at home. I will definitely arrange that I have to charge my car there again, so that I can spend some more time there, having another of the best cappuccinos I have ever had in Greece and eat one of their delicious...