Erganos is a vegetarian-friendly spot in Old Town, Heraklion.
Editorially verified August 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Peskesi builds much of its Cretan menu in Heraklion, Crete on wild greens, pulses and vegetables grown on the restaurant's own farm at Haraso.
OrderWild greens and pulses off the vegetable menu
TipThe farm supplies the kitchen, so the vegetable menu changes with what has been picked that week.
Granary lists vegetarian plates across its all-day Mediterranean menu in Heraklion, alongside the Taf Roastery coffee that made the room's name.
OrderA vegetarian plate with a Taf Roastery filter
TipVegetarian options run across the all-day menu rather than sitting in a separate section at the back.
Crumb Healthy Living Lab is the Heraklion, Crete bakery to know if you avoid gluten, with clearly labelled gluten-free bakes and specialty coffee.
OrderA gluten-free bake with a flat white
TipThe clearest gluten-free labelling in Heraklion, marked item by item across the whole cabinet.
Peskesi runs gluten-free choices through its Cretan menu in Heraklion, Crete, alongside the wild greens and pulses grown on the restaurant's own farm.
OrderWild greens and pulses from the gluten-free side of the menu
TipThe menu carries gluten-free choices alongside the vegan and vegetarian ones, so the kitchen is used to the question.
Veganato is the fully plant-based restaurant on Vourvachon in Heraklion, cooked to order by the owner couple with generous, inexpensive portions.
OrderA homemade plate cooked to order by the owners
TipEverything is made from scratch in front of you, so allow longer than a takeaway counter would take.
Crumb Healthy Living Lab bakes vegan and gluten-free for a health-minded Heraklion, Crete crowd, and labels every item in the cabinet accordingly.
OrderA vegan bake with a specialty filter coffee
TipThe cabinet labels vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free items separately, which saves a conversation at the counter.
Peskesi builds much of its Cretan menu in Heraklion, Crete on wild greens, pulses and vegetables grown on the restaurant's own farm at Haraso.
OrderWild greens and pulses off the vegetable menu
TipThe farm supplies the kitchen, so the vegetable menu changes with what has been picked that week.
Granary lists vegetarian plates across its all-day Mediterranean menu in Heraklion, alongside the Taf Roastery coffee that made the room's name.
OrderA vegetarian plate with a Taf Roastery filter
TipVegetarian options run across the all-day menu rather than sitting in a separate section at the back.
Crumb Healthy Living Lab is the Heraklion, Crete bakery to know if you avoid gluten, with clearly labelled gluten-free bakes and specialty coffee.
OrderA gluten-free bake with a flat white
TipThe clearest gluten-free labelling in Heraklion, marked item by item across the whole cabinet.
Peskesi runs gluten-free choices through its Cretan menu in Heraklion, Crete, alongside the wild greens and pulses grown on the restaurant's own farm.
OrderWild greens and pulses from the gluten-free side of the menu
TipThe menu carries gluten-free choices alongside the vegan and vegetarian ones, so the kitchen is used to the question.
Veganato is the fully plant-based restaurant on Vourvachon in Heraklion, cooked to order by the owner couple with generous, inexpensive portions.
OrderA homemade plate cooked to order by the owners
TipEverything is made from scratch in front of you, so allow longer than a takeaway counter would take.
Crumb Healthy Living Lab bakes vegan and gluten-free for a health-minded Heraklion, Crete crowd, and labels every item in the cabinet accordingly.
OrderA vegan bake with a specialty filter coffee
TipThe cabinet labels vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free items separately, which saves a conversation at the counter.
