Stazei Meli

Stazei Meli is a cafe in the Old Town of Corfu, in the Ionian Islands of Greece, serving ice cream and pastries. It is best known for Corfiot donuts, the small fried dough puffs typically served with honey, which are the signature item recorded for the venue. The name itself plays on the Greek word for honey, in keeping with that speciality. Unlike the island's tavernas and fine-dining restaurants, the cafe works as a quick sweet stop rather than a place for a full meal, and visitors usually come for a snack, dessert or an afternoon treat between sights. No chef lineage or awards are documented, and the appeal lies in simple, freshly made sweets at very low prices of about €3-8 per person (roughly USD 3-9). The ice cream offers a cooling option in the summer heat, and the pastries and donuts pair naturally with Greek coffee or a cold drink. The atmosphere is casual and unhurried, with a modest noise level and no dress code, and the clientele mixes locals and sightseers walking through the historic centre. There is no wine programme; the beverage focus is coffee, soft drinks and similar café fare. Reservations are not needed, as it operates on a walk-in basis. The exact street is listed only as the Old Town, so a map check helps first-time visitors, who are most likely to pass it while exploring the lanes near the Liston, the Spianada and the Old Fortress. As a budget-friendly stop it works well for families with children, for a mid-afternoon break, or as an after-dinner dessert once the main meal is finished elsewhere in town.