10 places for brunch in the village
Now that Spring has arrived, you will want to explore Cyprus’ villages and enjoy the weather, while eating a great traditional Cypriot brunch.
These ten choices are sure to provide an atmospheric brunch, with beautiful views of the blooming natural landscape and tasty food.
To Gouriotiko – Gourri, Nicosia
Just outside of Nicosia, you will find this new Cypriot tavern, which makes a Cypriot breakfast on the weekends. From 10am until 12pm on Saturday and Sunday the tavern serves a traditional Cypriot breakfast which includes: two fried eggs, two sausages, halloumi, toast, honey and butter, as well as coffee or tea (€6.50). You can also order an omelette of your liking (€6).
For more information call +357 22 633789 or +357 99 664919.
Address: 40 Grigoris Afxentiou Street, Gourri, Nicosia.
To Bakaliko tou Hapsi – Agros, Limassol
This comfortable, well-lit, stone-built tavern is perfect all year-round, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They have a veranda with a few tables that provide a view of the village. There are two breakfast options. The first Pomilorotiana includes: an egg, tomatoes, onion, halloumi, and toast. The second option, Boukoma, is perfect for two or more people and it includes: eggs, lountza, halloumi sautéed in commandaria, dried figs and honey, cheese, anari, bacon, cucumbers, tomatoes, jams, butter, and toast.
The tavern is open from 8am on the weekends and is also a great option for lunch and dinner, serving meze and other dishes with a twist on Cypriot classics.
For more information call +357 99 409108.
Address: Agros, Limassol.
Potamos Tavern – Farmakas, Nicosia
Just outside of the village Farmakas you will find the small town of Kambi. Look for the tavern Potamos and you will be able to enjoy a traditional Cypriot breakfast (€10) on the weekend from 8:30am until 11am. Breakfast includes: fresh baked bread, locally grown tomatoes, cucumbers, sausages, eggs (boiled or fried), lountza, olives, grilled halloumi, jams, and anari cheese. The tavern also serves meze and souvla.
For more information call +357 22 643315.
Stafilaris Coffee Shop – Lefkara, Larnaca
This is a traditional coffee shop housed in a stone-built building with a beautiful garden. Breakfast includes: coffee or tea, fresh bread, cheese, halloumi, bacon, Cypriot sausages, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and eggs (€7).
They also serve sandwiches and burgers for lunch.
For more information call +357 96 559211.
Aristoklis Traditional Brunch – Pachna, Limassol
Enjoy your breakfast surrounded by the wafting scents of basil, gardenias, and jasmine, at this tavern in the village of Pachna. Breakfast includes: fresh baked bread, halloumi, cheese, eggs, lountza, and a cold or warm drink.
For more information call +357 99 612842 or +357 99 400226.
Kika’s Garden – Kallepia, Paphos
Mrs Kika turned her home in the village to a place that serves organic breakfast from fresh produce from her garden. Kika’s Garden serves brunch from Thursday until Sunday from 9:30am until 2pm. Breakfast, which is made from items she cultivates, includes: fresh eggs, bread, vegetables, halloumi, anari cheese, figs, and other seasonal items. The garden has limited seating, so it is best to reserve a place a day in advance.
For more information call +357 99 459400.
Address: Kallepia, Paphos
Aelia Wellness Retreat – Analiontas, Nicosia
Aelia is a well-known spa retreat destination that offers a variety of treatments and classes including yoga, Nordic walking, and a slow living academy. There is a restaurant that travels you to far-away places at night, and now they have added brunch to their weekends. Brunch is served from 10am until 1pm on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information call +357 22 015590.
Address: 150 Grigoris Afxentiou Street, Analiontas, Nicosia.
JAR Preserves – Kato Drys, Larnaca
If you are dreaming of enjoying a brunch on the mountain, then head to Kato Drys between the villages of Lefkara and Vavla. There you will find Ellie, who makes great chutneys and hams. You will be served on the veranda of JAR Preserves in the centre of the village. There are many options for breakfast such as jams, charcuterie, eggs, bread, croissants, cheeses, and other delights. Grab your friends or family (6-12 people) and head there on the weekend, after reserving a place a week in advance.
For more information call +357 96 476265.
Riverland Bio Farm – Kambia, Nicosia
Just outside of the capital, you will find the village of Kambia and the Riverland Bio Farm. All the products made at the farm a made there and they serve an organic breakfast, which includes: milk, yoghurt, eggs, vegetables, olives, halloumi, and tea or coffee.
For more information call +357 99 592598.
Address: July 9 Street, Kambia, Nicosia.
Mrs Sofia’s House – Letymbou, Paphos
Mrs Sofia is from the village of Letymbou, and together with her husband Andrea, they have turned her home in the town to a restaurant where you can enjoy a home-cooked brunch. Among other things, you will be able to sample Sofia’s home-baked bread, homemade sheep’s yoghurt, olives, and halloumi.
For more information call +357 97 904922.
Address: Letymbou, Paphos
