In the central square of Pyrgos in Tinos, there is a place that combines tradition with modern gastronomy and authentic hospitality. Since 2016, Platanos is a family business that has conquered the hearts of locals and visitors of the island. With the good mood and passion of the Valaka family, it has become a point of reference for those looking for an unforgettable experience.
The Platanos team has managed to create a space that exudes warmth and friendliness. As it is not just a cafe or pastry shop, but a place where tradition meets creativity, here you will experience the best that the Island has to offer.
You can start your day with savoury French toast, omelettes or fried eggs that will fill you with energy for the whole day. There are also fruit salads, yogurts or a simple breakfast with honey, chocolate spread, jam on bread that are ideal lighter options before your excursions.
The reputation of Platanos rests mainly on its excellent sweets, which are all prepared on order. Grandma’s recipes of the galaktoboureko and orange pie fascinate every palate with their authentic taste. Saragli is a specialty of the family, while ekmek kadaifi is one of the most traditional sweets you can try. Worth mentioning are the tiramisu with cinnamon biscuits, the lemon tart, the banoffee, the chocolate pie, the waffles with handmade ice cream, but also the dessert of the day which is always a tasty surprise.
But Platanos doesn’t just stop at sweets: its appetizers are just as impressive. The “broken” potatoes with raki, honey and Tinos graviera; the oven-baked eggplant rolls with tomato sauce and feta; the lemony Tinos sausage are just a few delicacies that will whet your taste buds. A variety of traditional products like cheeses and cured meats and fresh salads ample your journey.
You can enjoy classic cocktails, local tsipouro, beers, raki and wine from Tinos. The carefully selected drink list guarantees that you will find the perfect pair for your meal or dessert.
With soft music and welcoming decor creating the ideal setting to enjoy your coffee or drink; on the chairs you will find carved messages in Greek saying “to love, to flirt, to dream” and many more as a reminder of the small, beautiful things that we often forget in every day’s hectic life.
Platanos
Pirgos Village, Τinos Island, tel. +302283031534
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