Athens: Flavors and Memories Self-Guided Mobile Food Tour

“Flavours and memories of Athens” allows the visitors to discover those special places where they will enjoy their coffee, dessert, or drink in a setting that is quintessentially Athenian.
There are many reasons to visit Athens and food is definitely one of the most memorable local experiences. Whether enjoying a traditional “lathera” dish in the shade of the Acropolis or brunch in a trendy downtown joint, this is a city that has something for everyone. Start your day with an invigorating cup of Greek coffee in Glykys, a coffeehouse that carries along all the sweetness of the old coffeehouses of Athens, and then try to decide what to have when faced with the most colourful wall of spirit, ouzo, and brandy bottles that adorn the walls of Brettos Bar, a true Athenian institution. Forget Me Not ensures you can pick something tasty and unique to remind your palate of your days in Athens, while Mitropolitikon will transport you to the atmosphere of the Belle Époque pastry shops as you indulge yourself with their trademark Greek macarons. And if you really want to feel spoiled for choice, don’t forget to cap the day with a stop at Oinoscent, whose cellar is equipped with hundreds of wine labels from all over the world.
To take this self-guided tour you will need the app on your iOS or Android device.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Exploration of the boundless treasures of the Greek soil in Ergon, a combination of the old grocery stores of Athens and modern delis,
• Watch the world of culinary delights spread before you as you walk Nikis Street, the place to be if you are looking for a mosaic of flavors.
• Get a feel for classic Athenian urban life as you enjoy an ergolavos in Mitropolitikon, the quintessential pastry shop of Athens.