Melo (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Melo?
What makes it 57% Baby-Friendly: A stroller can fit through the accessible door and take-away is easy, but no highchairs, no changing table and very tight seating mean parents must improvise care or eat outside.
Positives:
- Wheelchair and stroller access: Flat entrance and wide doorway let you enter with a stroller.
- Free water and Wi-Fi: Enjoy complimentary ice-cold water on arrival and free Wi-Fi.
Challenges:
- Limited seating: Only a few small tables inside; you may need to stand or take away.
- No baby-changing facilities: There is no changing station or high chairs; bring a portable mat.
What is Melo?
- A family-run loukoumades shop in the Mastabas quarter of Heraklion
- A café specializing in traditional honey-drizzled loukoumades crafted from a century-old recipe
- A compact, counter-service eatery featuring a minimalist interior and select seating
What is so special about Melo for with baby?
- Watch live frying of sweet dough at the counter.
- Share a honey-cinnamon loukoumades portion with your baby.
- Enjoy free water and Wi-Fi for quick breaks.
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and stroller fit.
- Take away to the nearby plaza for outdoor family time.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to order, watch the dough show, and enjoy your snack at the plaza without rushing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Melo
Counter dough show:
Stand by the counter to watch the team fry each loukoumade.
Tip: Bring a baby carrier; the counter area is tight but you can keep your stroller nearby.
Classic loukoumades tasting:
Order a honey and cinnamon portion for a light family snack.
Tip: Break pieces when cool and let your baby try small bites.
Plaza picnic:
Take your loukoumades to the plaza across the street.
Tip: Lay a blanket on the plaza lawn so your baby can lie down and play.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Melo
- Visit off-peak: Go early or late to avoid crowds and secure a spot.
- Call ahead: Phone +30 2810327100 to confirm space and stroller fit.
Reviews of Melo
Amine Chioukh
The loukoumades were absolutely excellent and delicious! Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and the chocolate with crushed nuts made them even more irresistible. A real treat that I would definitely recommend!
Aleksandar Mladenovic
Very delicious 😋 The traditional once with honey 🍯 and the once with the chocolate 🤯
Emmanouil Milonakis
The best place to taste traditional deep fried cakes(called loukoumades in Greek, no accurate translation in English), with a variety of syrups! Small place located in a corner of a wide square of the city. One can dine in the few tables available or take out. Really worth a try!!!!!!!
Στυλιανός Σταματάκης
Good place to eat a crepe and Loukoumades. Not cheap prices but somewhat reasonable. I would go to eat again for sure in the future!
Orfeas Kalipolitis
Some of the best loukoumades (kind of like mini doughnuts) in Heraklion. They have a lot of choices and all of them are amazing. Can't go wrong with any of the choices there.
When is the best time to visit Melo (Heraklion, Greece)?
In summer, visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Classic loukoumades portion (6 pieces) | EUR 3.5 |
| Coffee (per cup) | EUR 2.5 |
| Waffle with ice cream | EUR 4 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 12.5 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Melo
Address: Paraskevopoulou 121, Iraklio 713 05, Greece
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