Greece - One Sandwich - The Joy of Sandwiches

Plant-based souvlaki; seitan, mushroom, or jackfruit.

Plant-based gyros.

UK Greek-style kebab; influenced by Turkish döner culture.

Yogurt-cucumber sauce; thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (strained), garlic, olive oil, dill or mint, salt. Essential for gyros and sou...

Traditional tzatziki; strained yogurt, well-drained cucumber, raw garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lemon, dill.

Garlicky tzatziki; extra garlic.

Tzatziki without garlic.

Yogurt-cucumber-garlic sauce; essential.

Spicy feta spread; feta cheese blended with roasted red peppers, chili, olive oil. Fiery alternative to tzatziki.

Tomato fritters in pita; Santorini specialty.

Greek grilled sandwich; pressed toasted sandwich, usually ham and cheese. Very popular in cafés and snack bars.

Special toast; with extra ingredients.

Ham and cheese toast; the classic Greek toast.

Toast with kasseri cheese.

Turkey toast.

Toast with feta.

Cheese pie; phyllo filled with feta and other cheeses, eggs. Breakfast staple.

Triangular tiropita; handheld cheese pie.

Coiled cheese pie.

Flaky dough tiropita; made with a crumbly pastry dough instead of phyllo.

Cheese pie for breakfast; very common morning food.

Spicy feta spread; fiery alternative.

Fish roe dip; sometimes spread on bread.

Mani smoked pork; similar to apaki, cured and smoked.