The deli cooks its own shelves
Bakaliko faces Eleftherias Venizelos Square with grocery shelves, wine bottles and a handful of restaurant tables sharing one room. It turns the shop's olive oils, cheeses, cured pork and organic produce into all-day breakfasts, meze and light plates instead of copying a full taverna menu.
Start with the two-person Cretan breakfast or build lunch around orzo risotto, local cheese and a bottle recommended from the shelf. Wednesday closure catches visitors, Saturday service ends early and tables stay limited; book tastings directly and check hours before driving from Heraklion.
What visitors say
Bakaliko holds 4.7 from more than 370 Tripadvisor reviews and 2025 Travelers' Choice recognition; organic ingredients, wine guidance, breakfast and return visits dominate recent reports.
Good to know
Deli and restaurant, Cretan wine selection, All day breakfast, and Closed Wednesday
