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Long lines in Athens

The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.

4 places in Athens · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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    Kostas

    Souvlaki · Syntagma

    Get: Souvlaki pita with tomato sauce

    A souvlaki stand since 1950. Expect: lunch lines. Beat it: go mid-morning.

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    Pl. Agias Irinis 2, Athens · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Lukumades

    Loukoumades, Greek doughnuts · Monastiraki

    Get: Loukoumades (honey doughnuts) with ice cream

    Modern loukoumades with toppings. Expect: evening lines. Beat it: go in the afternoon.

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    Eolou 21 & Agias Irinis, Athens · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Ariston

    Syntagma

    Get: Cheese pie, still warm

    Pies baked since 1910. Expect: lunch crowds. Beat it: go mid-morning.

    Voulis 10, 105 62 Athens, Greece · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    O Thanasis

    Souvlaki and kebab · Monastiraki

    Get: Kebab with pita and onions

    The Monastiraki kebab since 1964. Expect: waits at dinner. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

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    Mitropoleos 69, Athens 105 55 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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