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Here is a delightful place to spend a few hours..... and not only because the cappuccino is good...
A five minute walk from the town centre, in what used to be one of the old rickety houses familiar around here, is a little haven offering a large menu selection from early morning until night. The terrace looks onto the rocks at the shore and out over the sea to the 'crocodile' dipping his nose into the water past Anidri Beach. It's a great spot to take in the comings and goings of the local ferries and small fishing boats, appreciate the bird life (kingfishers, heron, cormorants and eygrets can all be seen at various times), or to watch the light change at sunset on the mountains while cooling down with a beer or a cocktail.............

 

The Water's Edge Café
The little cafe with the big heart
Haris and Flora During the day if the glare of the sun dancing on the water becomes too much there are tables around the terrace in the garden.

And morning until night there is always a risk of friendly banter with host Haris.
In a sense, Haris has followed in the footsteps of his father, Giorgos Arkalakis.
"Little Giorgos", as he was then known to distinguish him from several other café owners named Giorgos, owned the first café on the eastern beach of Paleochora and is remembered very fondly by many old time visitors.

Giorgos Arkalakis

Giorgos Arkalakis 1915 -1995

 

Our menu covers a comprehensive range of drinks, snacks, burgers etc. Breakfasts may be as large or small as you wish them to be and are served all day, we enjoy confusing you with the selection available.

Here is a sample of what we offer
Coffees
Greek, Frappe, Cappuccino, Espresso, Freydo, Latte, Nescafe, Cafetiere
*
 Teas
Lipton, Earl Grey, Jasmine, English Breakfast, Mountain Herbal Mixture, Home-made Iced Tea with Lemon and Fresh Mint from the garden
*
 Omelettes
Plain; Ham Cheese & Bacon; Sausage; 3 Cheese; Special (you name it we can put it in); Special Vegetarian ..... all spicey or mild
*
 Toasted Sandwiches
a selection too large to list but which includes Peanut Butter, Sardines along with the regular Ham & Cheese
*
Salads
Greek; Tsatziki; Blue Cheese Apple & Walnut; Water's Edge (ham, cheese, egg, salami, olives.........etc ) Tuna & Sweetcorn

fresh juices *** yoghurt smoothies (mmmmmm) *** milk shakes *** yoghurts *** fruit salads *** fresh made pancakes with butter and honey...........


View from the café

Then there are the 'fixed' menus

Mini
OJ, Tea/Coffee, Toast and Boiled Egg
*
No 1
OJ, Tea/Coffee, Cake, Toast, Croissant with butter and jam
*
 No 2
OJ, Tea/Coffee, Cake, Toast, Boiled Egg, Ham, Cheese, Salami & Tomato
*
No3
OJ, Tea/Coffee, Cake, Toast, Fried Eggs, Bacon & Tomato
*
 No 4
better known as The Mega - OJ, Tea/Coffee, Cake,Toast, Fried Eggs, Tomato, Bacon, Sausage, Fried Bread and Baked Beans ..... just the thing to soak up that hangover.......

 Well, that's the sample - interested???
When possible there are extra dishes available from the family kitchen, there is always a fresh baked cake and at least one night a week we offer a FAB dinner menu, cooked by Flora. Reservations are definitely recommended and a good night can be had by all at this event.
If you have your own event to celebrate - birthday, baby -naming, anniversary etc., - we can organise champange, cake, food, balloons to suit your requirements

An extra feature this year
From 7pm - 8pm
"Happy Cocktail Hour"
Every night one cocktail will be featured at half price.

So, good food, great views, cold beers, fresh coffee and much more at The Water's Edge Cafe, .......... including INTERNET ACCESS

Here is a sample dinner menu, to whet your appetite

The Water's Edge Cafe

Saturday 28th September from 8pm (reservations with Flora or Haris)




Tsatsiki 1.50
Beetroot & Orange Salad 2.00
Chicken Liver & Metaxa Pate 2.50
Leek & Ouzo Tartlets 2.50
Mixed Starter Plate 3.00

Local Lamb with Rosemary, Roast Onions, Garlic & Potatoes 6.50
Chicken en Croute with Yellow Pepper Sauce 6.00
Courgette & Chick Pea Stroganoff with Rice 5.50

Vanilla Cheesecake with Grapes 3.00
Chocolate & Banana Mousse with Vanilla Ice-cream 3.50
Coffees, Metaxa, Raki, Liqueurs...............................

 
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