What it actually is
A classic Athenian souvlatzidiko: a small charcoal grill, a counter, a few stools inside, a couple of tables outside when the weather allows. It works mostly for takeaway and delivery, but you can sit. The smell of charcoal hits you from outside — usually the most reliable sign of a good souvlaki shop.
What the menu offers
It does two things well: chicken kalamaki and pork kalamaki. Served either as a skewer (the plain stick with bread or pita on the side), as a pita wrap (inside grilled pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and fries), or as a platter (2 skewers + pita + fries + lemon, like the photo above). There's also chicken-strip wraps, but the strong point is the classic souvlaki. Prices: kalamaki €2.20–2.50, pita wrap €3.80–4.20, platter €9–11.
From Ioulianou 50
The walk is short and easy: head east toward Victoria Square, cross the square and walk a few metres down Cheyden street — a total of ~400 m · 5 minutes on foot. The whole route is on wide, well-lit pavements, also at night — ideal when you want a quick, hot souvlaki before closing the evening back at the apartment.
Practical info
📍 Address
Cheyden 15 · Athens 104 34, just off Victoria Square.
🕐 Hours
Monday – Saturday 12:00 – 01:00 · Sunday 12:00 – 00:30. Open until late at night.
📞 Phone
+30 210 881 2800 · dine-in, takeaway and local delivery.
💶 Prices
Kalamaki €2.20–2.50, pita wrap €3.80–4.20, platter €9–11. A proper meal costs about €6–8 per person.
What to order
- 2 pork skewers + 1 pita — the most classic, safest pick.
- Chicken pita wrap with tzatziki, tomato and fries — balanced, good if you want something lighter.
- Mixed platter for two — pork and chicken, nice to share.
- Hand-cut fries — worth the extra €2, they're cut by hand.
When it fits
The most affordable "authentic" choice in the area
To Kalamaki tis Kyra-Sofias is ideal for: a late dinner after a walk, when you want something hot without cooking; a quick, very cheap meal; your first taste of real Athenian souvlaki, without any decorative touches; delivery to the apartment via phone or efood. It is not a place for a formal dinner — it is a place to eat well, fast and cheap.
Other souvlaki & quick-bite options
To compare with other souvlaki shops nearby, see the full souvlaki guide around Victoria Square. For burgers, there's Goody's Burger House right on the square. For a traditional taverna, read about Krouskas.
Key info
- Name: To Kalamaki tis Kyra-Sofias
- Address: Cheyden 15, Athens 104 34
- Phone: +30 210 881 2800
- Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00 – 01:00 · Sun 12:00 – 00:30
- From Ioulianou 50: ~400 m · 5 min walk
- Good for: quick & cheap meal, late-night, delivery, authentic Athenian souvlaki
— Kathy