When we travel to Greece, we want to sit on a restaurant patio and enjoy the view. And if we could do that three times a day for each meal, we would be very happy. We know that breakfast buffets in the U.S. tend to have bacon and sausage and maybe a waffle bar if we're lucky, but what about when we travel to Greece? What kind of food can we expect to eat before starting each day?
There are many interesting and delicious breakfast foods that people in Greece enjoy every day. When we're planning a vacation to Greece, we can't ignore the most important meal of the day. Keep reading to find out what you can expect to find on your table in the morning when visiting this beautiful country.
Yogurt Is Very Popular
There are some tips for making the hotel breakfast buffet more delicious and when we're in Greece, we're going to want to choose some yogurt from that buffet. Discover Greece says that people living in Greece enjoy yogurt for breakfast regularly.
According to Fox News, a cheesemaker who lives outside Athens, Prokopis Ploumbis, said, "What is known abroad as 'Greek yogurt' is called 'straggisto' (strained yogurt) in Greece." You'll not only eat yogurt for breakfast but you will also find it as part of dips like tzatziki.
A Delicious Feta Pie Starts The Day Off Well
Many Americans enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving, and in Greece, pie is a regular part of the first meal of the day. But we're not talking about sweet pies made with fruit and spices. We're talking about savory pies made with cheese (which are just as delicious).
Feta pie is a popular Greek breakfast food. According to Taste Atlas, the recipe includes feta cheese and a skinny batter. Using a pan that is a rectangle or round shape, you bake dough that is made of eggs, yogurt or milk, and flour. Some people add some herbs but feta is the most popular ingredient.
According to Olive Tomato, "While spanakopita is equally popular, tiropita is the preferred pie for all times of the day and most often for breakfast. It is not uncommon to see signs in coffee places advertising a breakfast combo of coffee and tiropita."
In Thessaly, People Eat A Big Breakfast Spread
A big breakfast spread is popular in Thessaly. According to Visit Greece, this includes everything from carb-heavy dishes like rice pudding and French toast to Greek butter, grilled sausages, olive bread, cheese, chicken pie, and honey. We love how unique this spread is and it's totally opening our minds to what is considered something that we could eat in the morning.
The Poseidon Hotel, which is located in Athens, has mentioned on their website that they serve guests a breakfast inspired by those popular in Thessaly. Guests can enjoy sweet buns made with sesame and honey, hazelnut biscuits, milk pie, scrambled eggs made with sausage and tomato, and yogurt. Many people like a big breakfast as they want to try a bit of everything that is offered, so this works for people who are indecisive.
The next vacation we plan, we're definitely going to want to go to Greece and enjoy these delicious breakfast foods. Creamy yogurt, a huge spread of sweet and savory foods, and feta pie all sound perfect. And if we can stare out at some pretty water while eating these foods, all the better.