A legendary hole-in-the-wall souvlaki shop in the heart of Rhodes New Town that has been serving the fastest, cheapest, and most delicious pork souvlaki since 1968. A pilgrimage stop for anyone who knows Rhodes well.
Lucky's Souvlaki has operated from the same small shop in Rhodes New Town since 1968, making it one of the longest-running street food addresses in the Dodecanese. The operation has not changed materially in five decades: a charcoal grill, a rotating souvlaki spit for the gyros, a counter where pork skewers are sliced and handed over in white paper with lemon, and prices that reflect an era when a souvlaki cost the same as a bus ticket. The pork souvlaki skewer — the kitchen's foundation dish — is charcoal-grilled over high heat and served simply with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of oregano; the gyros wrap adds tzatziki, tomato, and onion to thinly sliced meat in a soft pita. The tiropita (cheese pie), made with phyllo pastry and local feta, completes a trio that has sustained generations of Rhodes residents and clued-in visitors who have learned that the best food on the island sometimes costs €2–3. The shop is a classic Greek counter operation — no tables, no menu cards, no ambiance to speak of — and the appeal is entirely in the quality of the core product and the living-history quality of eating something this unchanged since 1968. Sokratous Street, where the shop sits, is in the transition zone between the Old Town walls and the New Town, making it accessible after a morning of Old Town sightseeing.
Signature dishes
- Pork Souvlaki Skewer — €2
- Gyros Wrap — €3
- Tiropita (Cheese Pie) — €2
Good to know
- Known for
- Rhodes' legendary souvlaki since 1968
- Hours
- 11 AM - 12 AM
Location
Sokratous Street, 851 00, Rhodes
36.4450, 28.2260 View on map
Highlights
- Operating since 1968 — a living piece of Rhodes street food history on Sokratous Street
- Charcoal-grilled pork souvlaki skewer — the founding dish and still the best thing on the menu at €2
- Gyros wrap with fresh tzatziki, tomato, and onion in soft warm pita
- Tiropita (feta cheese pie) in flaky phyllo pastry — a perfect pairing with the souvlaki
- No tables, no frills — a standing street food counter in the pure Greek tradition
Tips for visiting
- The pork souvlaki skewer is the correct order — it is what the grill does best and what the shop is built around.
- Squeeze the lemon fully over the skewer before eating — it is the key flavour element.
- The shop is cash only; bring small denomination notes and coins.
- Best visited at lunchtime or mid-afternoon when the grill is at its most active.
- Combine with a walk through the Old Town walls — the shop is a short walk from the medieval gate.
When to visit
Midday or mid-afternoon when the charcoal grill is at full heat and the meat is freshest. Also excellent as a late-night snack after the New Town bars close.
Accessibility
The shop is on a flat street in the Old Town-New Town transition zone with level pavement access. There is no seating, so the experience involves standing at the counter. The surrounding street is generally accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lucky's the best souvlaki in Rhodes?
It is consistently cited among the best on the island by knowledgeable locals and returning visitors. The combination of longevity, quality charcoal technique, and honest pricing makes it a benchmark.
Is there seating at the shop?
No — Lucky's is a standing counter operation. Eating at the counter or walking while eating is the mode; it is a street food experience, not a sit-down meal.
What hours is the shop open?
The shop typically opens late morning and runs through midnight, with the busiest periods at lunch and late evening after the bars close. Hours can vary; it is most reliably open midday through evening.
Is the meat pork, chicken, or mixed?
The traditional souvlaki skewer is pork; the gyros spit uses a mix depending on the day. Ask at the counter for clarification on the current offering.