The 8 Best Brunch And Late Breakfast Spots In Corfu

The Corfiot cuisine is famous for its tastes that have been evolved after centuries of cultural interaction on the island as a mixture of the Greek and the Italian culinary tradition. Sofrito, pastitsada and bourdeto are just some of the dishes that you will enjoy here – but it’s not all about lunch and dinner. Here’s a list of some hidden bakeries and cafes with excellent breakfast options for an ideal start of your day.

Starenio

Bakery, Pastry Shop, Greek, Vegetarian, Vegan

Starenio expresses the simple philosophy of this small bakery that produces fresh homemade delicacies every morning with healthy local ingredients. Some of the best options are the Greek village pie, the nettles spinach pie and the Mediterranean heaven. The friendly owner of the bakery will always help you decide what matches your taste and make special suggestions, always with a smile.

Crispy Bites

Located in the heart of the city of Corfu, Crispy Bites is open from early in the morning to offer some nice coffee and tasty goodies in low prices. Try the wide variety of homemade sandwiches, the cheese pie and the freshly cut salads to get a healthy energy boost that will keep you going for the rest of the day.

Sette Venti

Bar, Cafe, Pub Grub

Α warm and modern cafe-bar located in the New Port of Corfu from early in the morning until late at night. Here you can enjoy a delightful warm or cold coffee, as well as a number of salty and sweet snacks, from sandwiches and baguettes to cupcakes, fruit salads and candies just when you arrive on the island.

Stazei Meli

Cafe, Dessert, Greek

Stazei Meliserves homemade loukoumades (pastries made of deep-fried dough) in Corfu’s Town Hall Square. A perfect way to start your day is to sit at one of its nice tables, enjoy your loukoumades and flavored coffee. It offers delicious classic loukoumadeswith authentic Corfiot honey and cinnamon, as well as more modern versions, like loukoumades stuffed with white or black chocolate and covered by a wide range of ingredients, from strawberry marmalade and banana to Oreo cookies and fruits.

Panetteria

Bakery, Greek

A small hidden family bakery in the heart of Corfu’s old city with authentic delicious creations, next to Vrachlioti Square. Here you are free to choose between traditional Greek tastes, like the classic eliopsomo(olive bread), the sweet baklavaand the traditional pies, and modern tastes, like small pizzas and chocolate croissants, cereal bars and muffins.

Spiridoula

This pink tiny bakery does not even have a name, but the locals and the lucky tourists who have found out about it call it ‘Spiridoula’, after the name of its friendly and smiling owner. Spiridoula creates homemade sweet and salty delights every morning, from the traditional spinach pie and sandwiches to Greek halvas and cakes. You can have a sit at the round tables outside the bakery and enjoy your food accompanied with some coffee.

Yogart

Yogartis located in the heart of Corfu’s old city. It serves the most amazing frozen yogurt in Corfu using Greek yogurt and other healthy ingredients. Waffle, ice cream or the famous yogurt will be perfectly accompanied with some coffee, to create a great breakfast experience.

En Plo

Cafe, Restaurant, Greek

En Plo cafe-restaurant is located in Faliraki, a picturesque seaside location in the old city of Corfu. Open from early in the morning, En Plo offers coffee, ice cream and a wide variety of snacks, for an amazing breakfast right next to the sea.

About the author

Evangelos Tsirmpas

Vagelis Tsirmpas is a 23-year-old Athens-born travel enthusiast who holds a BA in interpreting and a MA in translation. He studied in Corfu, the island of his heart, and uses foreign languages as a passport to different cultures. After traveling to various European countries, his next goal is a trip to Africa. Paraphrasing Marx, Vagelis does not only want to travel around the world, but also change it. Therefore, he has actively participated in student unions and self-organized solidarity groups.