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Krinos
Loukoumades, the Greek donuts, is a traditional dessert worth trying. One of the best places to taste them is Krinos: based in a historical building downtown and open since 1923, here you can order loukoumades with honey syrup and cinnamon or in its modern version, topped with hazelnut praline. The atmosphere is retro with black-and-white images on the walls; the light although deep-fried and crispy loukoumades are served in plastic trays accompanied by a glass of water.
Krinos
87 Aiolou str, Athens
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The Dark Side of Chocolate
With a Parisian feel and the decadent aroma of real chocolate, this is a heaven for chocoholics established by the owner and chocolatier Aristotelis Panagiotaros. Nestled in the chic area of Kolonaki, it's the perfect spot to recharge before or after shopping. Choose among a variety of chocolate bites created on site, a feast both for the eyes and the palate - chocolate with sage or cardamom anyone? Or opt for the delicious hot cocoa drink made from real chocolate. The chocolate boxes make for a great gift as well.
The Dark Side of Chocolate
Solonos 49, Kolonaki, Athens
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Photo: Sweet Alchemy
Sweet Alchemy by Stelios Parliaros
If there is one celebrity pastry chef in Greece, that is definitely Stelios Parliaros with a renowned TV show and many cook books under his belt. In Athens, you can taste his sweet creations in his boutique shop found in Kolonaki. Some of the highlights on offer include chocolate truffles, preserves and sweets such as the classic black forest with 80% cacao chocolate or the divine cappuccino cream perfectly combining milk chocolate with coffee.
Sweet Alchemy
Irodotou 24, Kolonaki, Athens
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Solo Gelato
Here you will find artisanal, award-winning ice cream: Pistachio made by Sicilian pistachios, gianduja chocolate with Piemonte hazelnuts, and mascarpone with fig are just some of the flavors. But the Sicilian cannolis with ricotta cheese on offer are also worth the trip to the northern area of Chalandri, where the shop is located.
Solo Gelato
44 A. Papandreou, Chalandri, Athens
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Nancy Sweet Home (To Sermpetospito)
Located in the lively area of Psirri, this is a lovely spot to drink your coffee and taste deilicious, homemade sweets in a cosy atmosphere. Locals love it too. The sweet flavors here are more traditional ranging from syrup sweets such as revani (semolina cake with syrup), kataifi and baklavas with milk chocolate to chocolate pies with orange cream and chocolate walnut pies. The interior decor is inviting while there is also outdoor sitting available.
Nancy Sweet Home (To Sermpetospito)
1 Plateia Iroon, Psirri, Athens
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Marenga Apo Spiti
In upmarket Kolonaki, this little shop is considered to create the best Pavlova in town. The meringue is airy, the cream delicious and the accompanying fruit yours to choose: strawberry, lemon, berries or mango are only a few of the options. The temptation to try their biscuits, cupcakes and other sweet creations such as ekmek kataifi with yoghurt, a bread pudding dessert is inevitable.
Marenga Apo Spiti
Skoufa 56, Kolonaki, Athens
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Photo: Criollo Pâtisserie
Criollo Pâtisserie
In this pâtisserie, Dionisis Alertas, one of the most talented Greek Chef pâtissiers, offers sweet creations inspired by the French patisserie and with his own, bold signature. From biscuits sable cacao - beurre salé to mousse chocolat au lait and from cremino gianduja noir chocolate bites to the Italian delicacy cannoli this is a place sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. The philosophy is clear: unique flavors prepared with high quality raw ingredients and sophisticated pastry techniques.
Criollo Pâtisserie
Elaion 34, Nea Kifisia, Athens
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Published: February 16, 2018
Last edited: April 5, 2018
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