Where do locals drink coffee in Santorini?
Locals drink coffee in Fira rather than Oia, which exists almost entirely for tourists. The main gathering spots are the cafés along the pedestrian strip behind the main square, particularly in the Fabrika area, where you'll find Greeks actually sitting for an hour over a freddo espresso rather than rushing off to a viewpoint. Pyrgos village also has a handful of kafeneions where older residents play backgammon in the morning; it sees a fraction of the foot traffic of the caldera towns. Expect to pay 2.50-4 euros for a coffee. The ritual matters as much as the venue: a freddo cappuccino (cold-frothed, not whipped cream) is the default order for anyone under 60, ordered medium-sweet unless you specify otherwise. Avoid anything marketed as a "sunset cocktail bar" or positioned with caldera views — those prices reflect the view, not the coffee.
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