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Best Street Food Options in Athens

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nm1999

nm1999

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When I am visiting a place, I always look for some great street food to try. My last trip to Athens I remember the street corn, toast, koulourakia. I know I can just grab it when I see it, but I figured I'd throw the question out there just in case someone has any specific places to direct me to.

I have never been to Greece so late in the summer season. Will I maybe be able to find chestnuts at this time of year, as well?
 
You might be able to, but you'll find more of them in September-December. The best months will be October/November
 
ellinasgolfer0320 said:
You might be able to, but you'll find more of them in September-December. The best months will be October/November
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Thank you- I guess that makes sense because they're in season at that time. lol
 
nm1999 said:
When I am visiting a place, I always look for some great street food to try. My last trip to Athens I remember the street corn, toast, koulourakia. I know I can just grab it when I see it, but I figured I'd throw the question out there just in case someone has any specific places to direct me to.

I have never been to Greece so late in the summer season. Will I maybe be able to find chestnuts at this time of year, as well?
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I love finding pita or kouloura on the street or maybe getting a gyro while on the go. I ate a crepe recently in Santorini with Nutella. I know that isn't a typical Greek thing, but it was yummy and hit the spot!
 
k_tsoukalas said:
I love finding pita or kouloura on the street or maybe getting a gyro while on the go. I ate a crepe recently in Santorini with Nutella. I know that isn't a typical Greek thing, but it was yummy and hit the spot!
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You'd be surprised.. The Greek version of Nutella is called Merenda, which people love to eat it the way you had a crepe with nutella.
 
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