Eat · Makarios Avenue & Stasikratous
Bakery: flaounes, koulouri and cheese pies
A neighbourhood bakery breakfast: a warm flaouna, a cheese pie or a koulouri and a coffee before the museum; go before 09:30 for the fresh tray. No single venue is named until verified.
- Warm flaouna
- Under EUR 4
- Morning only
- Order: Flaouna, koulouri or a cheese pie
- Counter seating
- Walk-in window: 07:00–10:00
- Queue risk: 10:00–13:00
- Bring cash
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Rules in force · 6Old-town lanes have cobbles and steps
- Cyprus ↗Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area: a Schengen visa is not valid; check the entry rules for your nationality.
- Cyprus ↗Crossing the Green Line: carry your passport, cross only at the official points, and do not photograph the buffer zone or soldiers. Check that your hire-car insurance covers the north.
- Cyprus ↗Traffic drives on the left; hire-car roundabouts and junctions take practice.
- Nicosia District ↗Plan every leg outside Nicosia by car, transfer or scheduled bus; distances are short, but buses are infrequent.
- Nicosia ↗Old-town lanes have cobbles and steps: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Nicosia ↗Carry your passport to cross the Green Line; the crossing at Ledra Street is on foot, and questions about hire cars or photography go to the officers at the point.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Desk estimate: from about 06:30 to early afternoon (check)Desk estimate: from about 6:30 AM to early afternoon (check)
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
07:00–10:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Flaouna (cheese, mint and raisin pastry)φλαούναEat it warm; traditional at Easter but sold all year.€1.50–3≈ US$2–4
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Point at the tray; say 'ena' plus the name.
- Ask for it warm ('zesto').
- Go before 09:30 for the best choice.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- YesVegetarian · Cheese pastries and bread are the staples. · say: “Είμαι χορτοφάγος. Χωρίς κρέας, παρακαλώ. (Eemai horto-FAH-gos. Ho-REES KREH-as.)”
- AskVegan · Ask about milk, egg and cheese in every pastry.
- AskHalal · Cheese and dairy pastries; check for lard in some breads.
- NoGluten-free · Pastries and bread contain wheat.
- AskNut allergy · Ask about nuts in pastries and sweets; show a written card.
- Not on fileAllergy · Show the card; many pastries contain nuts, eggs and wheat. · say: “Έχω αλλεργία στο ___. (EH-ho al-er-YEE-a sto ___.)”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the counter; take it away or eat on a bench.
- Prices are printed or at the counter; no tip is expected.
- Cash or card at most bakeries.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in counter.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Point at the tray; say 'ena' plus the name.
- 2Ask for it warm ('zesto').
- 3Go before 09:30 for the best choice.Go before 9:30 AM for the best choice.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Good morning | Καλημέρα | ka-lee-MEH-ra |
| Good evening | Καλησπέρα | ka-lee-SPEH-ra |
| A Cypriot coffee, medium sweet | Ένα κυπριακό μέτριο | EH-na kip-ree-a-KO MEH-tree-o |
| The bill, please | Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ | ton lo-ga-ree-as-MO pa-ra-ka-LO |
| Is there meat in this? | Έχει κρέας; | EH-hee KREH-as |
| Hello (formal or to several people) | Γεια σας | yah sas |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώ | ef-ha-ree-STO |
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay at the counter; take it away or eat on a bench.
- Prices are printed or at the counter; no tip is expected.
- Cash or card at most bakeries.
At the table
- Ask whether meze is per person and what it includes before you order.
- Lunch starts about 12:30 and dinner about 19:30; kitchens often close between them.Lunch starts about 12:30 PM and dinner about 7:30 PM; kitchens often close between them.
- Say when to stop: meze keeps coming until you tell the waiter.
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted everywhere.
Sit-down places; small counters may prefer cash.
No transit card in Nicosia.
Contactless phone payments at many counters (check).
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Cheese pastries and bread are the staples.
Show: Είμαι χορτοφάγος. Χωρίς κρέας, παρακαλώ. (Eemai horto-FAH-gos. Ho-REES KREH-as.)
- Veganask
Ask about milk, egg and cheese in every pastry.
- Halalask
Cheese and dairy pastries; check for lard in some breads.
- Gluten-freeno
Pastries and bread contain wheat.
- Nut allergyask
Ask about nuts in pastries and sweets; show a written card.
- Allergynot on file
Show the card; many pastries contain nuts, eggs and wheat.
Show: Έχω αλλεργία στο ___. (EH-ho al-er-YEE-a sto ___.)
What is in the dishes
- Flaouna (cheese, mint and raisin pastry)φλαούναdairy · wheat
- Cheese pie (tyropita)τυρόπιταdairy
- Koulouri (sesame bread ring)κουλούριwheat · sesame
- Olive breadελιόψωμοwheat
- Loukoumi and almond sweetsλουκούμιtree nuts
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Walk-in unless stated; no booking needed at counters.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- Casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sundays and holidays | check before you go | Many bakeries open only in the morning. |
| Orthodox Easter week | check before you go | Very busy; some close on Good Friday. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (quiet).
- 07:00lightlittle or no wait
- 08:00busya short wait is possible
- 09:00busya short wait is possible
- 10:00lightlittle or no wait
- 11:00quietlittle or no wait
- 12:00quietlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site
- Seating
- Counter seats
- Kids
- Sweet and mild
- Access
- step-free: check · Step-free at newer bakeries (check)
Hygiene
- Choose a bakery with a fast turnover and a clean counter.
- Pastries with cheese should be kept cool in summer; avoid anything that has sat in the sun.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in counter.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Getting there
- Makarios Avenue, Stasikratous and old-town side streets · ~4 min walk
Cons
- Best fresh in the morning; trays empty by mid-day.
- Mostly takeaway; few or no seats.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Flaouna (φλαούνα) | A cheese and mint pastry. | One or two; ask for warm. |
| Tyropita (τυρόπιτα) | Cheese pie in flaky pastry. | Ask for halloumi or feta. |
| Koulouri (κουλούρι) | A sesame bread ring. | One is a light snack. |
Price check
- locals pay
- EUR 1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) for a pastry.
- tourist price
- Cafés near sights charge EUR 3–5 (≈ US$4–6) for the same (2026 estimate).
- rule
- Prices are printed or at the counter; no tip is expected.
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Do bakeries open on Sunday?
Many open in the morning; check.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is there a place to sit?
Few; take it away to a bench or café.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What is a flaouna?
A small pastry of cheese, mint and sometimes raisins, traditional at Easter.
Do I need cash?
Mostly cards or cash both work; keep small notes.
When is it best?
Before 09:30, when trays are full.Before 9:30 AM, when trays are full.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Cypriot coffee and loukoumades café10 min walkCoffee and a sweet in the old town.
- Souvlaki and sheftalia counter, old town8 min walkA quick lunch later.
- Mayirika: Cypriot home-style lunch7 min walkA weekday lunch in a home-style restaurant that cooks the day's pots: kleftiko, stifado, afelia or a vegetable stew with bread; ask what is fresh, and go before 14:00. No single venue is named until verified.A weekday lunch in a home-style restaurant that cooks the day's pots: kleftiko, stifado, afelia or a vegetable stew with bread; ask what is fresh, and go before 2:00 PM. No single venue is named until verified.
- Zanettos Taverna11 min walkTraditional meze taverna near Eleftheria Square: go for a long lunch or an early dinner, and book for dinner; the meze is the dish.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Nicosia (eat)
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