Diagonios 1977 ★ 4.3
The pork souvlaki at Diagonios since 1977 for 2.50 euros a skewer, or 4 euros in pita with tzatziki and chips. Late-night institution. Open until 3am on weekends. One of the best value meals in the city.
Location
Address: Panagias Faneromenis 33, Thessaloniki 546 27
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Tragano Navarinou ★ 4.3
Tragano on Dimitriou Gounari near Navarinou Square sells the city's most reliable wood-oven koulouri (sesame bread ring) at 0.70 euros plus a rotating set of cheese pies and small filled bagels under 3 euros. Open from breakfast through lunch, queue moves fast, eat standing.
Ouzeri Tsinari ★ 4.2
Since 1865 near Kapani market, Ouzeri Tsinari serves fried whitebait, chargrilled octopus, and taramosalata with ouzo or tsipouro for under 12 euros per person. The oldest and cheapest way to eat traditional Thessaloniki meze.
Giotis Gyradiko ★ 4.0
The gyros pita at Giotis is the city centre's most consistent for under 3 euros. Pork or chicken in soft pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion, and chips. Eat at the standing counter or take to a nearby bench.
Kapani Market Ouzeries ★ 4.3
The ouzeries tucked inside and around Kapani Market serve the cheapest meze in the city: a half-carafe of tsipouro and three meze plates for under 10 euros at lunch. Old men, market workers, and a few savvy tourists. Closes at 14:00.
Xanthopoulos ★ 4.0
Xanthopoulos has served pork chops, lamb skewers, and kokoretsi from a charcoal grill since the 1960s for prices that have barely moved in real terms. A full meat meal for under 10 euros. No pretension, no decor, excellent grill.