Lunch & Dinner in Ioannina: Handmade Sandwiches at Chubbies

Chubbies Team
6 hours ago
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Fine street food, handmade meats and signature sandwiches served for lunch and dinner in the centre of Ioannina.

Finding a place for lunch or dinner in Ioannina is easy. Finding something that feels casual, carefully made and different from the usual fast-food options is more difficult.

At Chubbies, we believe street food can be simple without being ordinary. Our kitchen is built around handmade preparations, carefully cooked meats, fresh ingredients and sandwiches created as complete dishes rather than quick combinations of bread and fillings.

Located at Zappa 6, in the centre of Ioannina, Chubbies serves signature sandwiches and Rice & Nice bowls during both lunch and dinner service.

Looking for lunch or dinner in Ioannina?

Different moments of the day call for different kinds of food.

At lunchtime, many people want something satisfying but practical: a meal that can be enjoyed quickly, collected as takeaway or delivered to their workplace or home.

Dinner is different. It may be a relaxed meal after work, an evening order with friends or a stop in the city centre before returning home.

Chubbies was designed to work for both occasions. Our menu includes substantial handmade sandwiches, lighter combinations, vegetarian options and rice bowls with different proteins and sauces.

The goal is not simply to offer more choices. It is to create food that remains recognisable, balanced and consistent throughout the day.

Handmade food from the beginning

The Chubbies philosophy begins before the sandwich is assembled.

Many of the central preparations in our menu are made in our own kitchen. Meats are seasoned, shaped and cooked carefully. Sauces and creams are developed to complement each recipe rather than cover the ingredients. Vegetables, cheeses and bread are selected according to their role in the final dish.

This process requires more time than using ready-made products, but it gives us greater control over flavour, texture and identity.

For us, handmade food is not a slogan. It is part of the daily work behind every service.

Signature sandwiches for lunch and dinner

A good sandwich should feel like a complete meal.

Bread, meat, cheese, vegetables, sauces and acidity need to work together. Too much of one ingredient can dominate the entire recipe, while the right balance creates a sandwich that remains interesting from the first bite to the last.

The Chubbies menu is based on this approach.

Our signature sandwiches combine handmade meat preparations with ingredients such as smoked creams, cheeses, mushrooms, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs and carefully selected sauces.

Recipes such as the Carbonato represent the character of Chubbies: slow preparation, strong flavour and a clear identity.

Other sandwiches offer different directions, from chicken-based recipes to lighter or plant-based choices. Each one is designed as its own recipe rather than as a variation of the same basic sandwich.

More than sandwiches: Rice & Nice bowls

Chubbies is also home to Rice & Nice, our bowl concept built around seasoned yellow rice, handmade proteins, vegetables and sauces.

Rice bowls provide another option for customers looking for lunch or dinner in Ioannina, particularly when they prefer a meal without bread.

The Rice & Nice menu includes chicken, beef, meatball and vegetarian combinations. Like the sandwiches, the bowls are based on ingredients prepared in our kitchen and recipes designed to offer balance between protein, rice, sauce and vegetables.

This allows us to serve two related food experiences under the same philosophy:

Chubbies for signature sandwiches.Rice & Nice for complete rice bowls.

Dine in, takeaway or delivery

Food should fit naturally into the customer’s day.

Customers can visit Chubbies at Zappa 6, order food for takeaway or choose delivery through the available ordering platforms.

A lunchtime order may need to arrive at an office. A dinner order may be shared at home. A walk-in customer may simply want to watch the food being prepared and eat it fresh.

For this reason, the menu is designed to travel well while still offering the best possible experience when served directly from the kitchen.

Fine street food in the centre of Ioannina

Chubbies began as a handmade food project, not simply as a sandwich shop.

That background continues to shape the way we work today. We are interested in cooking techniques, ingredient combinations and food that feels accessible without losing its character.

The term fine street food describes this approach.

It does not mean formal dining or unnecessary complexity. It means taking familiar street food and treating every stage with more attention: the preparation, the cooking, the bread, the sauces, the final balance and the way the food is served.

Where to find Chubbies in Ioannina

Chubbies is located at:

Zappa 6, Ioannina, Greece

We serve lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, with handmade sandwiches, Rice & Nice bowls, takeaway and delivery options.

Current opening hours and online-ordering links are always available on our website.

Lunch and dinner, the Chubbies way

Whether you are looking for lunch in Ioannina, a handmade sandwich in the city centre or a relaxed dinner delivered to your home, Chubbies offers food built around real preparation and distinct recipes.

Our aim is straightforward: to make street food that feels familiar, satisfying and carefully made.

Not complicated for the sake of being different.

Simply handmade food, prepared with attention, served from lunch through dinner.