Last updated on December 20, 2023.

Choices for food in Chios Town, the capital of Chios, Greece, are plenty. From traditional tavernas to fast food souvlaki joints to cafés serving frappe and desserts, there’s always something good to eat.

On my many trips to Chios, I’ve been to several cafés and ate at so many restaurants that I can’t remember all of them. This post features the places I visited during my last trip in 2013.

 

To Tsikoudo

To Tsikoudo is a traditional taverna serving excellent octopus, kalamari, and mezedes. It’s on the harbor. We went as a small group of friends and enjoyed both the atmosphere sitting outdoors and the quality of the food. The place next door, Delfinia, was also packed when we went for dinner. Both restaurants had a decent lunch crowd.

Dinner at To Tsikoudo in Chora, Chios, Greece
Dinner at To Tsikoudo
Octopus at To Tsikoudo in Chora, Chios, Greece
Octopus
Delfinia and To Tsikoudo in Chora, Chios, Greece
Delfinia (left) and To Tsikoudo (right)

 

Ahni & Kanela

Also on the harbor is Ahni & Kanela. They have amazing bougatsa and loukoumades, and they make a good frappe, too. Other places on the harbor serve good desserts. I don’t think I had a bad experience anywhere, to be honest.

Axni & Kanella in Chora, Chios, Greece
Axni & Kanela
Loukoumades and Frappe at Ahni & Kanella in Chora, Chios, Greece
Loukoumades and frappe at Ahni & Kanela
Profiteroles at a café in Chora, Chios, Greece
Profiteroles at a café

 

Marathon

If you’re looking for cheap fast food, try Marathon near the Archaeological Museum. They have great souvlaki and mastelopita.

 

Breakfast

For breakfast, I went a few times to a place on the north end of the harbor. I forgot the name of it but you can’t go wrong with their eggs and bacon.

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