The Best Brunch Spots In Crete

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Restaurant, Greek, $

Peskesi is located on Kapetan Haralampi street, in the city of Heraklion. This is a friendly restaurant indeed which serves dishes based on the philosophy of the Cretan cuisine, prepared and cooked using fresh organically produced local ingredients. If you come by for breakfast, you will have the opportunity to enjoy fresh Cretan pies, freshly cut salads or sweets.

Cafe, Greek
This is a great cafe in the heart of Chania, just five minutes away from the old port. If you come by a warm summer morning, try the cool freddo capuccino and a sandwich, or choose from a wide range of sweet and savory snacks.

Restaurant, Creperie, Fast Food, Greek, $
Hari’s Creperie serves a wide range of sweet and savory crepes as well as sweet waffles, pancakes, salads, fruit salads and more. Countless fresh and healthy ingredients are used, like blueberries and local honey and you also have the opportunity to choose a ‘light’ version of a crepe or waffle.

Cafe, Restaurant, Greek, $
Located on Theotokopoulos street, one of the most beautiful streets of the old city, this cafe-bakery will make your day with fresh croissants and meze dishes. It will also introduce you to the treasures of the Cretan kitchen: don’t hesitate to try the local lichnarakia.

To Stenaki is located in the heart of Chania and is famous for its unique freddo espresso. Despite its central location the atmosphere is relaxing, and a great opportunity to peacefully enjoy your coffee alongside a delicious, homemade sandwich.

Svelto is located close to the famous Saint Minas cathedral, in the city of Heraklion. Svelto serves coffee or juice, accompanied by fresh sandwiches, salads or traditional pies: try the famous mizithropita, a cheese pie with local mizithra cheese.

Cafe, Greek, $
Barrio is located on Dimitrakaki street and opens early in the morning to serve breakfast. The breakfast options include croissants, baguettes, sandwiches, pancakes, cheese and spinach pies. There’s room to sit inside or out depending on the weather.

Cafe, Greek, $$
Despina serves fresh juice or coffee accompanied by a wide range of sandwiches, fruit salads and traditional local pies. The most special thing about Despina is its amazing homemade sweets. With choices such as cheesecake, profiteroles, ravani cake and lemon pie, no matter what you choose, it will be fresh and delicious.

Mikro Efeteio is located in the city of Chania, on a crowded square near the local court of justice. It serves Thessaloniki bagels, croissants and a wide range of sandwiches.

Frozen yogurt is popular in Greece. Located on Ari Velouchioti street in the center of Rethymno, Yaourtaki serves fresh and healthy yogurt accompanied by a wide range of toppings. Try the delicious Yogurt Parfait, or the Caramel Parfait.