Foods, drinks and where to taste them
Food scene
Although a recent addition in Cretan gastronomical scenery, Kafeneio FIX offers its guests the best mezé in town. Located in front of the Orthodox temple of Ayios Nikolaos, (which operated as a mosque during the Ottoman are, hence the Turkish minaret) is ideal for enjoying your lunch, under the shade of the huge trees of Splantzia (1821) square. Do not forget to ask about their specials!
Καφενείο Φιξ
8 Platia 1821Although a recent addition in Cretan gastronomical scenery, Kafeneio FIX offers its guests the best mezé in town. Located in front of the Orthodox temple of Ayios Nikolaos, (which operated as a mosque during the Ottoman are, hence the Turkish minaret) is ideal for enjoying your lunch, under the shade of the huge trees of Splantzia (1821) square. Do not forget to ask about their specials!
A collectively operated mezé restaurant, To Steno is located in the alleys of the Old Town, just 50m. from the central Old Harbor street. An option mostly locals choose to taste its fusion Cretan cuisine, enjoy its top red wine and socialize. Prices are low, but keep your appetite high! Do not forget to ask about their specials!
To Steno - Το Στενό
26 Episkopou DorotheouA collectively operated mezé restaurant, To Steno is located in the alleys of the Old Town, just 50m. from the central Old Harbor street. An option mostly locals choose to taste its fusion Cretan cuisine, enjoy its top red wine and socialize. Prices are low, but keep your appetite high! Do not forget to ask about their specials!
Prodigal son, located next to the beach of Koum Kapi offers its amazing dishes since 1997. Enjoy the Cretan appetizers accompanied with some homemade rakí, while relaxing next to the sea. Best dinner option!
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Prodigal son
2 Akti MiaouliProdigal son, located next to the beach of Koum Kapi offers its amazing dishes since 1997. Enjoy the Cretan appetizers accompanied with some homemade rakí, while relaxing next to the sea. Best dinner option!
One of the best and oldest seafood restaurants in Chania city. Located in the heart of the Old Harbor, you may dine here after a long evening walk in the Old Town. You will meet both locals and tourists, as Vailiko is extremely popular, but it is the taste that will surprise you and will lead you back here again and again.
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Vasiliko
3 Akti EnoseosOne of the best and oldest seafood restaurants in Chania city. Located in the heart of the Old Harbor, you may dine here after a long evening walk in the Old Town. You will meet both locals and tourists, as Vailiko is extremely popular, but it is the taste that will surprise you and will lead you back here again and again.
Initially built during the 17th century as part of Santa Irene Orthodox temple, The Well of the Turk introduces you to the Mediterranean and Middle East cuisine, with a modernized twist. Enjoy the unique tastes that it offers and discover from within the traditional Creto- Venetian architecture and aesthetics.
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The Well of the Turk
1 SarpakiInitially built during the 17th century as part of Santa Irene Orthodox temple, The Well of the Turk introduces you to the Mediterranean and Middle East cuisine, with a modernized twist. Enjoy the unique tastes that it offers and discover from within the traditional Creto- Venetian architecture and aesthetics.
Th only Vegan restaurant of Chania offers unique Cretan tastes with an innocent twist! Consume its fusion dishes without regrets, as all the products are 100% vegan. Enjoy the view to the Nea Chora beach and The Hand statue. Combine your visit there with a visit to the Byzantine Collection.
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Pulse (Vegan-Vegetarian)
70 TheotokopoulouTh only Vegan restaurant of Chania offers unique Cretan tastes with an innocent twist! Consume its fusion dishes without regrets, as all the products are 100% vegan. Enjoy the view to the Nea Chora beach and The Hand statue. Combine your visit there with a visit to the Byzantine Collection.
The best souvlaki in the center of Chania, do not miss the chance to try it Also, vegetarian and vegan options.
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Pork to Beef Wild
68 DaskalogianniThe best souvlaki in the center of Chania, do not miss the chance to try it Also, vegetarian and vegan options.
Ideal for breakfast Plakopoulos bakery is located about 10' min on foot from the house. Enjoy a Greek coffee, accompanied with some Cretan Kalitsounia, to start your day! Don't forget to try the pies, as well -mushroom pie, spinach pie, cheese pie etc.
BAKERY PLAKOPΟULOS
16 8is DekemvriouIdeal for breakfast Plakopoulos bakery is located about 10' min on foot from the house. Enjoy a Greek coffee, accompanied with some Cretan Kalitsounia, to start your day! Don't forget to try the pies, as well -mushroom pie, spinach pie, cheese pie etc.
Although outside of the city center, Armenoi is a must- see village and Tzitzikas its top restaurant. Offering fusion Cretan cuisine -veggie options available as well- with a mesmerizing scenery, next to the river and under the huge trees, Tzitzikas will definitely meet all your needs.
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Tzitzikas
Although outside of the city center, Armenoi is a must- see village and Tzitzikas its top restaurant. Offering fusion Cretan cuisine -veggie options available as well- with a mesmerizing scenery, next to the river and under the huge trees, Tzitzikas will definitely meet all your needs.
One of our visitors suggestions, ideal for breakfast and brunch!
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phyllo "local bakery & mediterranean delicacies"
35 KondilakiOne of our visitors suggestions, ideal for breakfast and brunch!
On your way back from Elafonissi or Falassarna, make a tiny turn and taste the amazing traditional food this tavern has to offer. Don't miss it!!
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ΚΑΦΕΝΕΙΟ ΜΕΖΕΔΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ '' Η ΕΙΛΙΚΡΙΝΕΙΑ ''
On your way back from Elafonissi or Falassarna, make a tiny turn and taste the amazing traditional food this tavern has to offer. Don't miss it!!
One of the oldest fish taverns in Kalamaki area. If you enjoy fresh sea food, it is the best option available.
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Salavantes - garden restaurant & bar
One of the oldest fish taverns in Kalamaki area. If you enjoy fresh sea food, it is the best option available.
Italian cuisine, right next to the sea. 5 min on foot from the apartment.
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Nesaki
Italian cuisine, right next to the sea. 5 min on foot from the apartment.
Beach bars
Ammos + Ilios" (Sand & Sun) at Agia Marina is the most famous and one of the oldest beach bars in Chania. The result of an idea that began more than 15 years ago in an area with amazing golden sandy beach and crystal clear waters.
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Ammos & ilios
Ammos + Ilios" (Sand & Sun) at Agia Marina is the most famous and one of the oldest beach bars in Chania. The result of an idea that began more than 15 years ago in an area with amazing golden sandy beach and crystal clear waters.
An authentic beach club concept, reinventing the luxury summer moments in Chania. The renewed Cabana Mare Beach Club invites you to celebrate life and surpass your holiday expectations.
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Cabana Mare Beach Resort
An authentic beach club concept, reinventing the luxury summer moments in Chania. The renewed Cabana Mare Beach Club invites you to celebrate life and surpass your holiday expectations.
Cozy and family-friendly beach bar located on the beautiful beach of Agia Marina. Drinks, snacks, waves and chill.
Rodakino Beach Bar
Cozy and family-friendly beach bar located on the beautiful beach of Agia Marina. Drinks, snacks, waves and chill.
The ultimate summer spot you are looking for in Platanias.
Est. 1995
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Neromilos
183 PEO Kissamou ChanionThe ultimate summer spot you are looking for in Platanias.
Est. 1995
Bars
Visit the amazing and quiet village of Maleme! Enjoy the sun, the beach and the amazing Caretta Caretta turtles and before come back to Chania, make sure to try a cocktail at Reggae bar. Vassilis the owner is one of the most genuine people you will meet in Crete and the stuff is always on your disposal.
Reggae Pub
Παραλίας ΜάλεμεVisit the amazing and quiet village of Maleme! Enjoy the sun, the beach and the amazing Caretta Caretta turtles and before come back to Chania, make sure to try a cocktail at Reggae bar. Vassilis the owner is one of the most genuine people you will meet in Crete and the stuff is always on your disposal.
While you stroll around the Old Harbor, make sure to have a stop at Peacock Tail Bar. They have options for all tastes, unique recipes and the friendliest stuff! Keep in your mind that you can either sit and drink or takeaway your cocktail!
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Peacock Tail Bar
7A KanevarouWhile you stroll around the Old Harbor, make sure to have a stop at Peacock Tail Bar. They have options for all tastes, unique recipes and the friendliest stuff! Keep in your mind that you can either sit and drink or takeaway your cocktail!
Built by the Venetians, the building hosting Bohème was part of the cells of the monks of the Monastery of Saint Francis. The roof of Bohème is made of slats of interwar German Railway and is decorated with original works of the great Greek artist Giannis Kyrou. Enjoy their exquisite cocktails, that the well-established bartenders of Bohème will prepare for you!
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Bohème Chania
26-28 ChalidonBuilt by the Venetians, the building hosting Bohème was part of the cells of the monks of the Monastery of Saint Francis. The roof of Bohème is made of slats of interwar German Railway and is decorated with original works of the great Greek artist Giannis Kyrou. Enjoy their exquisite cocktails, that the well-established bartenders of Bohème will prepare for you!
Cafeterias
Initially built during the early '80s, 2 Lux Kafeneio is one of the most famous tea-places in Greece. The past decades has been operating mostly as a bar and it is where you will meet the alternative part of the city. Definitely try their Mojito!
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Καφενείο Τα Δυο Λουξ
6 SarpidonaInitially built during the early '80s, 2 Lux Kafeneio is one of the most famous tea-places in Greece. The past decades has been operating mostly as a bar and it is where you will meet the alternative part of the city. Definitely try their Mojito!
One of the most popular cafeterias in Chania, Koukouvagia offers not only the most amazing view of the city, but also the best desserts. Definitely try the chocolate cake "zoumeró"! Later, go for a walk at the Venizelos' Tombs park.
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Koukouvaya
One of the most popular cafeterias in Chania, Koukouvagia offers not only the most amazing view of the city, but also the best desserts. Definitely try the chocolate cake "zoumeró"! Later, go for a walk at the Venizelos' Tombs park.
Located on the eastern suburbs of Chania, Oxo Noú is the ideal place for your breakfast or your afternoon coffee. With a mesmerising view to the sea, do bot leave the place without trying one of their sandwiches!
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ΣΤΟΥΝΤΙΟ ΟΞΩ ΝΟΥ ΧΑΝΙΑ
29 Agias KiriakisLocated on the eastern suburbs of Chania, Oxo Noú is the ideal place for your breakfast or your afternoon coffee. With a mesmerising view to the sea, do bot leave the place without trying one of their sandwiches!