Corner cafe bar illy coffee, restaurant

Tucked into a corner in Pyla, near Larnaca, this welcoming cafe-bar and restaurant has earned a loyal following for hearty, honest food at prices that keep locals, students and visitors coming back. The kitchen is a self-described culinary dark horse: the menu may be compact, but the quality shines through, from an all-day full English breakfast to a home-made steak pie with chips and peas, perfectly cooked steak, standout falafel and köftes. Illy coffee anchors the drinks list, while a pint of draft Efes and other alcoholic options round out lunches, dinners and easy afternoon snacks.

English-speaking, friendly staff make it a natural meeting place, and the atmosphere suits everyone from uni students on a budget to travellers exploring this part of Cyprus. Open from midday every day except Monday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday, the Corner cafe bar pairs generous portions with warm service and a 4.9 Google rating. If you are after good value comfort food and a relaxed, unpretentious spot in Pyla, this is a reliable and highly recommended choice.