Fodor's Expert Review Melina Cafe

$$ Plaka Café

Melina is dedicated to its namesake, the dynamic Never on Sunday actress turned Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri. Set on a scenic, village-style Plaka street framed by pink bougainvillea, the tables are always packed. On a hot afternoon try the delectable club sandwich on crisp sourdough bread, creamy egg salad, or seafood salad; at night try the peppered fillet or "Melina chicken." The desserts here are great, too, including a rich chocolate sokolatina (pudding cake) and a syrupy orange portokalopita cake (made from shredded phyllo), with a strong Greek coffee.

Café Quick Bite Brunch $$ Lunch

Quick Facts

Lysiou 22
Athens, Attica  10556, Greece

210-324–6501

cafemelina.gr

Known For:
  • Buzzy atmosphere
  • Good food you can linger over
  • Traditional desserts

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