Melo (solo trip)
How Solo-Friendly is Melo?
What makes it 84% Solo-Friendly: A solo traveler can watch the frying show from the counter, use free Wi-Fi, and quickly grab an inexpensive snack; the small size poses no inconvenience for one person.
Positives:
- Free Wi-Fi: Complimentary internet lets you plan your next stops while you snack.
- Wheelchair accessible: Ground-level entry ensures easy access for all mobility levels.
Challenges:
- Limited seating: Only a few small tables and counter seats fill up quickly at peak times.
- Fryer heat: The fryer area can get warm and produce occasional splatter.
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 solo trip?
- Watch fresh loukoumades made to order at the counter
- Compare classic and chocolate-topped flavors in a tasting flight
- Use free Wi-Fi to upload photos or plan your route
- Accessible entry and friendly family-run team
- Compact space ideal for a quick, immersive treat
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Enough time to sample flavors, watch cooking, and relax with free Wi-Fi.
Solo-Friendly Activities in Melo
Live cooking show:
Sit at the counter to watch each loukoumade fried and drained on the spot.
Tip: Arrive early to grab a front-row seat by the fryer.
Tasting flight:
Order a classic portion and a chocolate-topped portion to compare.
Tip: Ask for a small plate to pace yourself and avoid sweetness overload.
Photo journaling:
Use free Wi-Fi to upload process shots or jot notes in your travel journal.
Tip: Capture the honey drizzle close-up for striking social media posts.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Melo
- Off-peak visit: Go just before opening or after major meal times to avoid lines.
- Water refills: Ask for additional ice-cold water—complimentary on request.
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)?
Visit in late afternoon during summer to avoid midday heat from the fryer. In winter, the warm interior feels cozy.
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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Classic loukoumades | EUR 3.5 |
| Chocolate-topped loukoumades | EUR 4 |
| Coffee | EUR 2.5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 10 |
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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