Ampadia Café-Tavern: Tradition and Taste in Apodoulou, Amari

If tradition had a taste, you'd find it at Ampadia, a café-tavern proudly serving local fare as its sign promises. Located in the village square of Apodoulou, a beautiful village in the Amari region, Ampadia offers a warm welcome to anyone seeking authentic Cretan cuisine.

Here, the daily specials might include dishes like chicken with beans, while the grill serves up fresh favorites like souvlaki, burgers, and steaks. The ingredients are all local—think lamb, olive oil, and olives straight from the region. The Psaroudakis family, who own Ampadia, are also livestock farmers, supplying the café with their own meats and cheeses.

Be sure to try the sfougato (a potato omelette) and wild greens foraged from the nearby mountains. Eggs come directly from the Psaroudakis family’s hens, adding to the farm-to-table experience.