Shabbat and kosher food on Mykonos: Chabad, meals and delivery
Until recently Mykonos was hard going for kosher travellers. Since 2025 the island has a Chabad house, and a kosher food service that also prepares Shabbat meals.
- Chabad of Mykonos opened in 2025, led by Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland, and hosts Shabbat meals and offers catering.
- KosherMykonos prepares kosher food and a Shabbat menu, ordered online or on WhatsApp and delivered on the island.
- e-kosher also delivers to the islands, according to Chabad of Greece, with 3–5 days' notice.
Contact Chabad of Mykonos before you fly to reserve a Shabbat meal, especially in July and August, and arrange food deliveries ahead. Hours and menus change, so confirm with the services directly.
Is there a Chabad on Mykonos?
Yes. According to Lubavitch.com, Chabad of Mykonos opened in May 2025, led by Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland. It hosts Shabbat meals, offers catering and serves as a base for Jewish visitors to the island, a welcome addition for an island many Israelis visit every summer.
Current details, such as prayer times, the cost of a Shabbat meal and how to register, change by season. Contact the Chabad house before you travel and book ahead in peak months. Other Chabad houses are listed in our guide to Chabad in Greece.
Kosher food on Mykonos: KosherMykonos
KosherMykonos is a kosher food service operating on the island. According to its website, you can order meals during the week and a special Shabbat menu. Order online or by WhatsApp (+30 690 930 9531); deliveries focus on Mykonos itself, including villas and hotels.
Tip: order Shabbat food by Tuesday or Wednesday, especially in July and August when demand is high.
Deliveries from Athens: e-kosher
According to the Chabad of Greece FAQ, you can order kosher products through e-kosher.gr for delivery to the islands with 3–5 days' notice. This suits anyone stocking a villa kitchen with basics: meat, dairy and packaged goods.
What Shabbat on Mykonos looks like
- Where to stay: if you want to walk to Chabad, check its location before booking. Mykonos is hilly, and beaches are far from Chora.
- Shabbat times: check candle-lighting and havdalah on our Shabbat page.
- Atmosphere: Mykonos is a party island. On Shabbat you can pick a quieter beach and enjoy the island without the noise. More: the complete Mykonos guide.
- What to bring: candles, Kiddush wine if you are not ordering, and kosher snacks for children.
Checklist before you fly
- Check the ferry timetable so you are not crossing between islands on Friday afternoon. A delayed ferry could leave you at sea as Shabbat begins.
- Order Shabbat food at least a few days ahead, and save the service's WhatsApp number on your phone.
- Ask the hotel or host for fridge space and somewhere to put a hotplate.
- If your hotel uses key cards, ask in advance whether you can have a regular key for Shabbat.
- In peak months everything fills fast, Chabad Shabbat meals included.
What about the neighbouring islands?
We found no permanent kosher infrastructure on Naxos or Paros for now, so some travellers spend Shabbat on Mykonos and the rest of the week elsewhere. See Shabbat and kosher food on Naxos. Athens has kosher restaurants and synagogues: kosher food in Athens.
FAQ
When did Chabad open on Mykonos? According to Lubavitch.com, in May 2025, led by Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland.
Are there Shabbat meals on Mykonos? Yes. The Chabad house hosts Shabbat meals, and KosherMykonos offers a Shabbat delivery menu. Book ahead.
How do you order kosher food on Mykonos? Through the KosherMykonos website or WhatsApp on +30 690 930 9531. For basics, e-kosher delivers with 3–5 days' notice.
Is there a kosher restaurant on Mykonos? We found no permanent sit-down kosher restaurant. The options are meals at Chabad and KosherMykonos deliveries.
