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Doris
TAVERNA $
( 210 323 2671; Praxitelous 30, Syntagma; mains €4-9; 8am-6.30pm Mon-Sat; Panepis-
timio)
This Athens institution started as a
galaktopoleio
(dairy store) in 1947 and became
a traditional
mayirio
catering to city workers. Classic marble tables, historical photos and
old-style waiters give it a yesteryear ambience. Choose from trays of daily specials. Fin-
ish off with renowned
loukoumadhes
(ball-shaped doughnuts served with honey and cin-
namon).
Pure Bliss
CAFE $
( 210 325 0360;
www.purebliss.gr
;
Romvis 24a, Syntagma; snacks €3-9; 10am-1am Mon-Sat,
5-9pm Sun; ; Syntagma)
Enjoy the laid-back vibe at one of the few places in
Athens where you can get organic fair-trade coffee, exotic teas and soy products. There's
a range of healthy salads, sandwiches, smoothies and mostly organic food, wine and
cocktails.
210 324 1805;
www.meatropoleos3.com
;
Mitropoloeos 3; mains €8-9, souvlaki €1.50;
noon-
midnight)
Lay into grilled meats before a night on the town.
Paradosiako
TAVERNA $$$
( 210 321 4121; Voulis 44a, Plaka; mains €5-12; lunch & dinner; ; Syntagma)
For great
traditional fare, you can't beat this inconspicuous, no-frills taverna on the periphery of
Plaka, with a few tables on the footpath. There's a basic menu but it's best to choose
from the daily specials, which include fresh seafood such as prawn saganaki.
Palia Taverna Tou Psara
TAVERNA $$$
( 210 321 8734;
www.psaras-taverna.gr
;
Erehtheos 16, Plaka; mains €12-24; 11am-12.30am
Wed-Mon; Akropoli)
Away from the main hustle of Plaka, this taverna is a cut above the
rest and fills tables cascading across the street. It is known as the best seafood taverna in
Plaka (fish €65 per kilogram).
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