For a long time in Greece, decadence ruled the food options available in the country. But now the capital has quite a few healthy food options available across all neighborhoods. Leading this food trend is Avocado, a fully vegetarian restaurant that believes in serving healthy and delicious food. Its strategic location in the central Syntagma Square makes it extremely convenient for vegetarian tourists looking for a comfort meal after seeing the Acropolis. Avocado also serves a full vegan menu for those opting for cruelty free and plant-based food in Athens. The place is extremely popular, so expect a wait time of 10-15 mins. The good thing is that the queue moves fast, hence you can hope to get a table soon. This vegetarian restaurant is also a quick walk if you are staying in a hotel in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens.
The Orders
When a vegetarian burger is well-made, my taste buds jump with delight. After having heard so much about the famous ‘Signature Avocado Burger’, I decided to give it a try. This burger is made of sweet potatoes, ginger, chickpeas, coriander, basil and some more ingredients. This patty is then topped with cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and a generous portion of avocado. Vegans can opt for the same burger without cheese. The moment you taste this dish, you know that this is not your average veggie burger – it is something much more with the flavours of more than ten ingredients coming together to make that first bite memorable! Do not miss the sweet potato flakes and the spicy tomato sauce on the side. They are there for the prime reason of enhancing the flavours of the ingredients in the burger.
Avocado is known for its smoothies and fresh juices. On that day, we were in a mood to try something different. We ordered the ‘Pimento Gingembre’ which is a refreshing, non-alcoholic ginger drink with a distinctive, chilli kick. The drink has a fiery smell of ginger with chili notes. Absolutely flavorsome and trust it to pack quite a kick! The mild fizz along with the lingering aftertaste of ginger makes it a refreshing drink.
If you are looking for some Asian flavours, then try the ‘Om Shanti’ curry from Avocado’s menu. The mild yellow curry is served brimming with vegetables of various colours along with sautéed Basmati rice. It is made with coconut milk along with haricot beans, broccoli, bell peppers and carrots. The curry broth is delicious and the advantage is the spice level can be customized while placing the order. Highly recommended.
To be honest, they have such an extensive menu and all the description of all items seemed so interesting that a one-time visit would not do justice to explore this place fully. If you have time, try some of their vegan desserts. Above all, their service is top-notch with friendly staff who have the patience to understand your dietary preferences and suggest the best options. If you visit Athens, do not miss Avocado which is indeed one of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Athens.
| In a Nutshell | Deelightful Rating |
| Cuisine Type: Vegetarian and Vegan | ★★★★1/2 |
| Nearest MRT: Syntagma | |
| Address: Nikis, 30 Syntagma, 105 57 Athens, Greece | |
| Timings: Mon-Fri: 12pm – 11pm ; Sat: 11am – 11pm ; Sun: 12pm – 7pm | |
| Website: http://www.avocadoathens.com/ |
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