Falafellas
Great falafel street food (l;€)
Not usually thought of as a Greek dish, but a legacy of the Ottoman Empire, falafel is the equivalent of a vegetarian souvlaki.
Falafels are pita breads filled with chickpeas, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, aubergine, tomato and yoghurt sauce.
Falafellas – walking distance from the Acropolis, Ermou Street and Monastiraki is the place to buy yours. Centrally located, it’s frequented by locals and tourists alike. Be prepared to queue, but the wait is worth it.
Messy eating so be sure to take many napkins!
Falafellas
Transport: Monastiraki or Syntagma Metro stations, on the blue/green and blue/red lines respectively.
Depending on which station you exit, walk up Ermou Street (from Monastiraki) or down Ermou (from Syntagma) until you reach Aiolou Street which intersects Ermou. Falafellas is a small, in the wall street food joint. No seating but enjoy the sunshine and sit in the square.