5 must-try foodie stops in Athens: From focaccia and cardamom buns to panettone ice cream sandwiches
Some spots in Athens become favorite habits where we enjoy everything from sandwiches and buns to ice cream and sweet tarts.
- 03/09/2025, 10:20
There are certain places in the city that, for many, become a personal ritual. We all have that café where we get our morning drink before heading to work, or that go-to spot where we order something quick while we’re on the job.
In the minds of many, there are “constants” for every type of treat: one place for the best cheese pie, another for a warm, perfectly toasted sandwich with fresh ingredients, or yet another for the most indulgent cardamom bun. It’s no coincidence that we return again and again to the same places. When a shop consistently wins our preference, it means it has earned our trust. And that trust becomes a small daily ritual that brings flavor and joy to our routine.
For sweet tart at Ohh Boy
It may not be a patisserie, but in its display you’ll find sinful desserts – some of them vegan or even gluten-free. Among them stands out a tart from another planet: white chocolate and yogurt with strawberries and berries. Delicious yet light at the same time. Just what you need for summer days.
Ohh Boy / Archelaou 32, Pagrati
For focaccia at Cappuccio
Walking down Ilia Iliou street, the smell of freshly baked dough pulls you in. At Cappuccio they knead and bake 48-hour fermented focaccia, fluffy and fragrant like a cloud. Try it with prosciutto, Syros graviera cheese, truffle cream, and rocket (the fillings are overflowing), and it could easily become your main meal.
Cappuccio / Ilia Iliou 30
For cardamom bun at Kora
The famous Kolonaki bakery, known for its divine breads and croissants, also bakes one of the most flavorful and aromatic cardamom buns. Soft and perfectly crafted, it pairs ideally with your morning coffee and offers a sweet start to the day. Like all of Kora’s viennoiseries, it’s made with French butter and premium ingredients, after a 72-hour fermentation.
Kora / P. Anagnostopoulou 44, Kolonaki
For panettone ice cream sandwich by Antonis Selekos
The panettoni by Antonis Selekos need no introduction – they are sweet treasures that anyone who tries once will keep coming back for. In summer, his signature panettone transforms into a sandwich, filled with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, and caramelized hazelnuts. Pure indulgence.
Antonis Selekos / Erifylis 2, Pagrati
For smoked hazelnut ice cream at Django
The reputation of Django has crossed borders, with travelers from all over the world lining up in Koukaki to taste one of the best ice creams in the city. While flavor is always subjective, the smoked hazelnut – with its intense aroma of smoked hazelnuts – is certainly one of the most distinctive gelati you can try.
Django / Veikou 15, Koukaki