The 10 Best Breakfasts And Brunches On Ios, Greece
Whether you want to start the day with traditional Greek cuisine or familiar international breakfast classics, these Ios island restaurants offer the best morning starts in the Cyclades.
Yialou Beach Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Smoothie Bar, Greek, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
Liostasi Grandma’s Restaurant
Featuring home-made food served in an open-air setting, Grandma’s is a fine way to enjoy a hearty and healthy breakfast on Ios. The restaurant offers a newly reworked breakfast buffet that specializes in traditional Greek breakfast favorites.
Liostasi Grandma’s Restaurant, Ios, Greece, +3022860 92140
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Set in the Parthenon Hotel, Michelangelo’s sits among the classic white architecture of Ios’ main village. Sit in the cool indoor seating area or out on the balcony overlooking Chora, and enjoy international breakfast dishes on linen tablecloths and modern furniture.
Michelangelo’s, Chora, Ios, Greece, +30 22 86 09 12 75
Harmony | © Abir Anwar/FlickrHarmony
The fantastic view of Mylopotas Beach is the key reason to visit Harmony; that and an impressive selection of breakfast classics. Pancakes are the big news here though, and guests can fill up on anything from home-made peanut butter to banana to blueberry, white chocolate and sugar, or even streaky bacon.
Harmony, Mylopotas, Ios, Greece, +30 2286091613
Escape
Restaurant
Escape
Escape, in the centre of Chora, has a great menu of breakfast food including egg and toast classics, made to order from fresh ingredients. Or just sit and enjoy freshly squeezed juice while relaxing with the morning sun on your face in the outdoor setting of this friendly restaurant.
Address: Escape, Chora, Ios, Greece, +30 2286 092004
La Randa
Restaurant, Greek, Italian, Seafood
Yannis
Restaurant
Yannis
Located up the hill from Chora, and featuring a spectacular view, Yannis offers a delicious, good old fashioned breakfast to hungry travelers. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and serves up memorable omelets filled with various fresh ingredients.
Yannis, Ios, Greece, +302286092012
Yannis | Courtesy of YannisAvra Pension
Offering a fine Continental breakfast, Avra Pension puts on an impressive spread of freshly baked, picked and locally sourced options. Customers can enjoy delicious home-made yogurts and preserves, or try a range of freshly squeezed juices.
Avra Pension, Ios, Greece, +30 22860 91985
Hellenic Social
Restaurant, Italian, Greek, Healthy
Cantina del Mar
Cantina del Mar‘s deck patio charms the ears with the sound of the waves upon the sand and the belly with a delicious breakfast. Enjoy freshly made fruit and veg smoothies, or get a caffeine boost with a cup of strong and delicious Greek coffee.
Cantina del Mar, Mylopotas, Ios, Greece, +30 2286 091016
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