By Nenela Georgele, Katerina Vnatsiou
In Athens, dessert isn't just a treat. The city's pastry scene is a delightful blend of old-world tradition and intaernational flair, where every bite tells a story. From the crisp layers of a perfectly baked baklava to the creamy richness of Italian gelato, Athens offers a sweet escape at every corner. Follow your cravings and discover the endless variety of flavors waiting for you, each more tempting than the last.
Pastry Shops
Arte Athens
A delicious display of colors and flavors of authentic Italian gelato with a twist of Greek tradition. Try the cream with wild cherries or the chocolate sorbet and definitely the crushing Catalino with its three layers of salty caramel.
Acropolis, 16 Tripodon Str., Plaka
Choureal
It was Choureal that first brought the magic of custom-made profiteroles to Athens – and its fresh, handmade pastries have left an indelible mark on the culinary world of the city. For divine eclairs and profiteroles you can customise to your tastes, this patisserie provides the ultimate indulgences to those who visit.
Syntagma, 18 Ermou & 2 Diomeias Str., +302103317883
Halandri 2 Ifikratous, +302106839913
Glifada (New), 39 Lazaraki, +302108980988
Arte Athens
A delicious display of colors and flavors of authentic Italian gelato with a twist of Greek tradition. Try the cream with wild cherries or the chocolate sorbet and definitely the crushing Catalino with its three layers of salty caramel.
Acropolis, 16 Tripodon Str., Plaka
Choureal
It was Choureal that first brought the magic of custom-made profiteroles to Athens – and its fresh, handmade pastries have left an indelible mark on the culinary world of the city. For divine eclairs and profiteroles you can customise to your tastes, this patisserie provides the ultimate indulgences to those who visit.
Syntagma, 18 Ermou & 2 Diomeias Str., +302103317883
Halandri 2 Ifikratous, +302106839913
Glifada (New), 39 Lazaraki, +302108980988
Le Greche
At La Greche, premium Greek ingredients meet the finesse of Italian gelato-making. Each day, a tempting array of handmade, high-end gelati is crafted with culinary precision, offering a rotating selection of indulgent, irresistible flavors. Alongside the gelato, expect refined desserts, expertly brewed Neapolitan coffee, and even a few elegant cocktails.
Syntagma,16 A’ Mitropoleos +302167006458
Kolonaki, 19 Patriarchou Ioakeim Str. +302109244989
Agia Paraskevi 456 Mesogeion Ave. +302100101617
Neo Psychiko 2-10 Lykourgou Str. +302130416299
At La Greche, premium Greek ingredients meet the finesse of Italian gelato-making. Each day, a tempting array of handmade, high-end gelati is crafted with culinary precision, offering a rotating selection of indulgent, irresistible flavors. Alongside the gelato, expect refined desserts, expertly brewed Neapolitan coffee, and even a few elegant cocktails.
Syntagma,16 A’ Mitropoleos +302167006458
Kolonaki, 19 Patriarchou Ioakeim Str. +302109244989
Agia Paraskevi 456 Mesogeion Ave. +302100101617
Neo Psychiko 2-10 Lykourgou Str. +302130416299
Koukouvaya
A pastry shop that originated in Chania, Crete, Kookoovaya’s legendary sweets grew so popular that they can now also be found right in the centre of Athens, only walking distance from the Monastiraki and the Acropolis. Irresistible and made with love, get a taste of time-honoured Cretan traditions and try from ekmek kataifi to millefeuille to mosaiko, the coveted chocolate treat of many Greek peoples’ childhoods. If you’re feeling especially sinful, the notorious zoumero chocolate cake will not disappoint.
Monastiraki, 1 Skouze Str. +302103318700
A pastry shop that originated in Chania, Crete, Kookoovaya’s legendary sweets grew so popular that they can now also be found right in the centre of Athens, only walking distance from the Monastiraki and the Acropolis. Irresistible and made with love, get a taste of time-honoured Cretan traditions and try from ekmek kataifi to millefeuille to mosaiko, the coveted chocolate treat of many Greek peoples’ childhoods. If you’re feeling especially sinful, the notorious zoumero chocolate cake will not disappoint.
Monastiraki, 1 Skouze Str. +302103318700
Sweet Alchemy
The pastry chef who has changed the face of confectionary in Greece, Stelios Parliaros, studied art and pastry-making in France. Author of eight books, since 2008, Parliaros has hosted the weekly Greek TV show “Sweet Alchemies”. He has rightfully earned the title of the top Greek chef pâtissier.
Evagelismos, 24 Irodotou Str., Kolonaki +302107240205
Zuccherino
Every dessert you have ever dreamed! Cakes, ice creams, pastes, many sweets without sugar, always fresh, with an emphasis on raw materials. Many shops around Athens, but you can see and order the desserts through their.
Monastiraki, 80 Mitropoleos +302103213015
Palaio Faliro, Proteos & Seirinon, +302109830869
Palaio Faliro Agiou Alexandrou & Naiadwn +302109830049
Nea Smyrni, 12 2th Maiou, +302109357590
The pastry chef who has changed the face of confectionary in Greece, Stelios Parliaros, studied art and pastry-making in France. Author of eight books, since 2008, Parliaros has hosted the weekly Greek TV show “Sweet Alchemies”. He has rightfully earned the title of the top Greek chef pâtissier.
Evagelismos, 24 Irodotou Str., Kolonaki +302107240205
Zuccherino
Every dessert you have ever dreamed! Cakes, ice creams, pastes, many sweets without sugar, always fresh, with an emphasis on raw materials. Many shops around Athens, but you can see and order the desserts through their.
Monastiraki, 80 Mitropoleos +302103213015
Palaio Faliro, Proteos & Seirinon, +302109830869
Palaio Faliro Agiou Alexandrou & Naiadwn +302109830049
Nea Smyrni, 12 2th Maiou, +302109357590
