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Where to Eat in Thessaloniki: All 5 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns GREEK FOOD in Thessaloniki | Grilled Chicken, Gyros & Local Market from Alex Mark Travel into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Agias Marinas, Kanari, and Mark. Mpotsari. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bakery stop, and a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Alex Mark Travel highlighted the chicken souvlaki at To Kokoraki as the absolute best he had ever tasted during his Greek food tour. He was particularly impressed by the authentic, local atmosphere of Thessaloniki's traditional cafes and markets. The creator emphasized that the city's bougatsa and grilled meats offer an exceptional and affordable culinary experience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Agias Marinas.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Toumpano Grill House
Barbecue Restaurant in Agias Marinas 9, Thessaloniki 543 51, Greece, Agias Marinas, Thessaloniki, Greece
Price level: Medium - Tavern - Ouzeri "Coral"
Restaurant in Solonos 60, Thessaloniki 546 44, Greece, Solonos, Thessaloniki, Greece
Price level: Medium - ΤΟ ΚΟΚΟΡΑΚΙ
Restaurant in Mark. Mpotsari 105, Thessaloniki 544 53, Greece, Mark. Mpotsari, Thessaloniki, Greece
Price level: High - Laiki
Market in Kanari 51-61, Thessaloniki 544 53, Greece, Kanari, Thessaloniki, Greece - Μπουγάτσα Αλέκος
Bakery in Kanari 23, Thessaloniki 544 53, Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Bougatsa tyri (cheese pie)
- Vanilla bougatsa with cinnamon
- Chocolate milk
- Ayran
- Grilled chicken souvlaki
- Whole grilled chicken with grated cheese
- Tzatziki and Salata Rosiki
- Gigantes (giant beans)
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Started the morning at Alekos Cafe
- Explored a local street market
- Bought fresh mandarins from a stall
- Visited To Kokoraki for grilled specialties
- Dined at Ouzeri Koralli tavern
- Used a QR code for an online menu
- Sampled various Greek mezes
- Observed local olive and produce vendors
Planning notes for Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece and capital of the Central Macedonia region, was founded in 315 BCE by King Cassander of Macedon. He named the settlement after his wife, Thessalonike, the half-sister of Alexander the Great. Its location on the Thermaic Gulf established it as a major port and a strategic station on the Roman Via Egnatia. The city’s historical heritage is defined by three primary eras: Roman, Byzantine.
Must-try foods nearby
- Bougatsa
The quintessential Thessaloniki breakfast pastry, made with thin, handmade phyllo. - Trigona Panoramatos
Originating from the Panorama district, these triangular phyllo cones are soaked in syrup and filled with a rich, silky pastry cream. - Soutzoukakia
Oblong, spiced meatballs that are a staple of the city’s Smyrna-influenced culinary heritage. - Koulouri Thessalonikis
A simple yet iconic sesame-crusted bread ring. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. - Patsas
A traditional tripe soup that has a cult following in Thessaloniki as the ultimate 'hangover cure.
When to go: The best time to visit Thessaloniki is during the shoulder seasons of late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to mid-October).
Local tips
- Use the new contactless payment system on buses and the metro by tapping your card or phone, as cash is no longer accepted on board.
- Embrace the local dining rhythm by ordering several small 'meze' plates to share with the table rather than individual main courses.
- Avoid using the 'moutza' gesture—extending your palm toward someone's face—as it is considered highly offensive in Greek culture.
- Expect a complimentary small dessert or a shot of local spirit like tsipouro at the end of your meal, which is a standard gesture of hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Thessaloniki Metro Expansion: The new Kalamaria extension is set to open in summer 2026, adding five stations and significantly boosting the city's eastern connectivity.
- Waterfront Deck Transformation: A major 1,100-meter wooden deck project is trending as it enters its final construction phase, extending the iconic promenade between the White Tower and the port.
- Western Cultural Hub: The redevelopment of the historic Fix brewery and the official launch of the Holocaust Museum of Greece are transforming the city's western gateway into a viral cultural destination.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for the Municipality of Chania provides visitor information for the popular coastal resort and Blue Flag beach of Agia Marina.
Planning questions
Where did Alex Mark Travel eat in Thessaloniki?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Thessaloniki.
What are the must-try foods in Thessaloniki?
Creator picks from the video include Bougatsa tyri (cheese pie), Vanilla bougatsa with cinnamon, Chocolate milk, Ayran. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.