In the heart of Nea Paralia, just a few steps from the Concert Hall and the sea, a charming food box called “O Daskalos tis Kallas” (“The Teacher of Kallas”) has managed to win over the people of Thessaloniki. It may look like a simple street canteen, yet it’s something much more: an idea, a philosophy that combines a passion for good taste with the modern, urban experience of street food.

The team behind the project is anything but random. With deep roots in the restaurant industry and an eye on international trends, the creators of Daskalos tis Kallas set out to unite two worlds: the immediacy of takeaway dining with the quality of a restaurant. The result is a permanent food box, across from No. 15 Maria Kallas Street, that functions like a small “greenhouse” of flavors — warm, welcoming, crafted with care and professionalism. It’s a place where you can enjoy meals “on the go” that fully meet the demands of the times, yet rival those you’d find in any sit-down restaurant.

The name, of course, is no coincidence. On one hand, it pays tribute to the legendary Maria Kallas, after whom the nearby street is named, and on the other, it continues the legacy of the historic grill house “O Daskalos” on Papafi Street — a true landmark for quality meat in Thessaloniki since 1990. All products used at the food box come from there, maintaining the same dedication to quality and authentic flavor.

For buffalo kebab and black pork steak

The menu is simple but meaningful. Pork souvlaki and beef patties — the two specialties for which Daskalos tis Kallas is famous — are joined by pancetta, soutzoukaki, chicken skewers, sausage, burgers, and handmade chicken nuggets, all grilled to perfection using ingredients sourced from farms across Northern Greece.

Particularly noteworthy are the buffalo kebab made from Kerkini buffalo and the black pork, from Greece’s oldest indigenous breed, raised free-range on the slopes of Mount Olympus and fed with green olive fruit — producing exceptionally nutritious meat. These two rare, authentic Greek flavors prove that even the simplest canteen can reach the level of fine street dining.

Such selections reveal that the people behind Daskalos tis Kallas go beyond the typical street food formula, constantly seeking something special, distinctive, and high-quality for their menu.

Alongside the meats, you’ll find hand-cut, freshly fried potatoes, and a well-curated selection of local beers — thanks to partnerships with local microbreweries that support small Greek producers — as well as wines and soft drinks, completing a dining experience unlike any other.

An open-air living room

The flower beds and ledges surrounding the food box have turned into an open-air living room — a spontaneous meeting point for friends, families, and passersby from all over the city. The new metro connections have made it even easier for people from both the east and west sides of Thessaloniki to visit.

Since 2020, Daskalos tis Kallas has been proving daily that street food can be high-quality, honest, and innovative. And it’s always there to remind you that simplicity, when it has soul, becomes art.

Tip 1: Everything from Daskalos tis Kallas can come straight to your door — by phone order or through e-food, Box, and Wolt. The fact that this canteen also offers delivery service is just another of its innovations.

Tip 2:Daskalos tis Kallas is open Monday to Thursday 12:00–01:30, Friday and Saturday 12:00–02:00, and Sunday 12:00–01:00.