Shaded by a mature fig tree on Livadia’s main square, just up from the quay, this much-loved all-day cafe is ideal for breakfast, light lunch or dinner. Its delightful elderly owners and family prepare everything from grilled meats and seafood to simple juices and salads, but you’ll probably lose your heart – and your waistline – to their sponge cake.
Omonoia Cafe
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