I don't know what to say, this place was worth the metro rides and walk. It was way bigger than I thought it was and had so many things my head was spinning. Thank goodness I had a friend who pointed me in the right direction. Spanakopita- love the flavor of the fresh spinach, would have enjoyed it more if it were a little less salty. Cheese pastry- delicious. Chocolate cake- my fave. Moist and not too sweet. Mocha cake- very mocha. Like tiramisu but coffee. Boston crème- ok so I usually don't like Boston cream but the custard was amazing Ok then there's the small foil wrapped thingies. I don't know what they were but they were amazing. Do not skip over them. Must order. Will definitely be returning to this amazing and historic bakery! read more

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It's been awhile since my last trip to Afroditi. They specialize in Greek desserts. Can't believe they've been around since 1971. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 5:00pm) and it was nice to see it wasn't too busy. The inside is spacious and has everything imaginable. There's baklava, cakes, pies, sausage rolls, cookies, bread, cannolis, pastries, etc. Take your time and browse around. They still have no labels or price tags. We had to ask what each type of cake was and the worker wasn't helpful; she responded with curt, short replies. - Coconut and macadamia nut cake ($32.00) - a coconut base with a layer of whipped cream (legit), chocolate and topped with macadamia nuts. Light but will still satisfy your sweet tooth. We would have liked to see more prominence in the macadamia flavour. Afroditi is still a solid place in my books. read more

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My family & I have been coming to this bakery for several years and it never disappoints! We've practically tried all of Afroditi's pastries & cookies. Our favorite pastry is the baba rum and it always seems to sell out quickly, calling ahead to reserve is the best way to get your hands on the baba rum. We've tried several cakes throughout the years and every single one of them was fresh and moist. Favorite cake is the Ferrero Rocher, so chocolatey and delicious! Another favorite are the melomakarona cookies, so moist and sweet! Definitely a bakery worth checking out! read more

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excellent Kourabiades, Melomacarona & Koulourakia ..texture and flavour is perfect! read more

Afroditi - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Amazing baklava!! Their store is beautiful and inviting and I'm sure that during normal times it must be so enjoyable to sit and have a coffee and pastry. I picked up a couple of pastries, some cookies and baklava. The pastries and cookies were ok, their baklava were absolutely delicious. They have different sizes and different types: almond, walnut and pistachio. Highly recommend picking some up!! read more

Afroditi - Pastries, cookies and almond baclava! - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I always get their cakes (the big round ones ) for birthday occasions and they're always great. This time I opted to try their smaller cakes and pastries and I wasn't too happy with it. They lacked flavour and just weren't that good... The tiramisu was fine , nothing great 3/5 Mocha was good but was lacking something 3/5 Mille feuille was alright 3.5/5 Oreo cheesecake was just bad no flavour at all 1/5 Ferrero rocher was the most "normal" 4/5 Red velvet was just bad, the top layer is gross 2/5 read more

Afroditi - Top left going across : tiramisu, mocha, Mille feuille, Orel cheesecake, Ferrero rocher, red velvet - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Wonderful Greek bakery. Clean, bright, great friendly service. Accepts credit cards which only made us buy more stuff. Def a must-stop if in Park Ex. read more

Afroditi - Ceiling - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

UPDATE: summer 2018 Tried their cookies and they were really good. I really wanted to try their products but unfortunately, I didn't get the chance! Everything looked so good! I couldn't wait to try their pastries, they all looked wonderful! The store itself is nice too. It looks like very good quality. But..... I got in around 4pm on a saturday.... *******Please, put a ticket queue system number in place or any other system that works.***** I got in and there was only 3 people in front of me. So I made the line behind the 3 persons for 15 minutes. By the time it was almost my turn, people were all coming in and going directly to the cash to order. Free for all! No respect about any line, etc. I am not the kind of person to stay there and say nothing but it was getting so ridiculously out of control that I left, very frustrated. I felt as if I was 22 years old again and had to make my way to the bar if I wanted to get served. I can only imagine older people trying to order, good luck! I do not live in the area and came to Park Ex only to try them. read more

Gorgeous bakery and exquisite deserts. What a lovely place to sit and enjoy a desert and coffee. I have no idea the names of the deserts but eveything is superbly fresh. Prices are good for 3 deserts and 3 espressos i cost 19,50$. There is easy parking around. Would definitely come back. read more

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Probably the best place in Montreal for Black Forest Cake! Nestled deep in Parc Extension, Afroditi Bakery is THE go-to Greek bakery in Montreal and usually known only among local Parc Extensioners. I really hope that changes because this is truly one of the best, cleanest and most unique pastry shops in Montreal and well within most people's budgets. This is not some chi-chi-ka-ka-poo-poo snobby pastry shop when even asking a simple question to the servers earns you an iced-cold glare. Rather, think of warm, sweet Greek aunties baking some great stuff up and wanting to feed you silly with all their goodness because they think you're too skinny and need fattening up. That's just the service alone. The pastry selection and baked goods selection is amazing and their Black Forest cake is a must. Keep in mind that Greek, Turkish and Arab baklava varieties are NOT all the same and vary from region to region. That said, the homemade baklava selection here is, quite simply , probably one of the best you'll come across in Montreal and possibly outside of Greece. With a beautiful stained glass ceiling, highlighting the baked goods, serene but elegant vibe and a few seats if you want to sit down for a coffee break, going to Afroditi is a joy for anyone with a sweet tooth. read more

On a crisp sunny Easter Saturday we went off the beaten path in search of Easter bread. As you stroll in the Greek neighbourhood, Afroditi is not difficult to find, the aromas of heavenly sweetness spread on the streets surrounding the bakery. One gets easily lost entering this fine establishment, it is difficult to choose between the abundant varieties of pastries, cookies and some traditional for the Balkan peninsula bakery produce. Fortunately the Easter bread continued coming out of the oven, arranged in the middle of the shop it kept reminding me what am I here for. I can't be in a Greek bakery without tasting immediately some traditional pastry, during this visit the kadaif(e) was the chosen one, although the baklava looked not less attractive, thick and layered as I believe it should be made. We had our kadaif(e) in the little sitting section that is made of just few tables. This corner is not really inviting to stay longer, but just sit back for a second, smile at the chocolate Easter bunnies, enjoy the stained glass ceiling, watch the crowd lining up in front of the counters and chatting in Greek. Back to the kadaif(e), perfectly rolled, filled in with lots of walnuts and well soaked in syrup, did I taste honey or it was my happy imagination, don't know anymore, I was in a honeyed heaven. Afroditi bakery is one of these beautiful places that make me love Montreal. Whether you live here or you are just visiting, this is one of the places to go for both the delectable pastry and the amazing feeling how surprisingly diverse is this city. Ah, forgot to mention, the Easter bread was delicious too! read more

Afroditi - The Easter bread is ready :) - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Beautiful Greek bakery that serves delicious sweets and pastries! They offer a wide variety of desserts for a decent price. I tried a few cookies and didn't note the names down, but all are good! Staff is friendly and helpful. If you need help picking something according to your taste, they will offer recommendations. read more

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This place has been a greek landmark since I was a kid. My parents used to send me there with 25 cents to buy a loaf of bread back in the late 60's and its still around. Most of the times when I got home half the bread was gone and still do it to this date!!! It has almost all greek pastries, and many greek imports. 3 types of spinach pies, cheese pies etc...has it all. read more

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One very beautiful to the eyes and senses exquisite bakery. I used to live in Park Extension years ago, this was a bakery I went to often but I never saw it like this. Went in today to get some almond cookies with powdered white sugar, wow, I felt I was in a museum. Pick up any kind of fresh pastries, cakes, cookies and decadent delectables that fancies your taste buds. Great job guys, congrats. Greek never tasted and looked this good! read more

One of the best things about Montreal is its cultural diversity (you hear that, Marois?). Its not in every city that you can find an exclusively Greek bakery like Afroditi. It's big, its very well-kept, and its awesome! The dessert varieties they have is mind-boggling. Everything from baklavas, galaktobourekos, almond cookies to savoury snacks like spanakopitas and tyropitas can be found here. There were so many different types of stuff I couldnt decide which ones to buy and take home! So I ended up taking 4 whole boxes :D What can I say? I love my desserts. They even have a small seating area if you want to sit and enjoy something from the bakery, which we did. They also make cakes, and sell some authentic Greek olive oils and balsalmic vinegars. Amazing place! read more

Possibly the best Greek bakery in the city, certainly one of the most beautiful with it's stained glass, dark polished wood, ancient iron oven, and glass counters stacked with the fattest, prettiest baklava you can imagine. Everyone behind the counter and in line is speaking Greek, and there is a mountain of Easter bunnies, and if heaven looks at all like this I want in. read more

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Location: Park Extension. If you use transit, you can hop off at Parc metro, or you can drive there. Street parking only. The goods: A good friend of mine is getting married soon so we threw her a surprise wedding shower. We decided it would be a great idea to ask the good folk over at Afroditi to bake us a cake to help us celebrate the occasion, and boy, what a fabulous cake it was! Since my friend loves Tiramisu, we asked Afroditi if they could make this for us - no problem. The Tiramisu was delicious and but sans cream, which actually worked out really well. The cake was perfectly moist, not too sweet, with just a hint of coffee. The icing was (I think) Marzipan. The cake reminded me of the Birks store because it was shaped like a big jewelery box, with bright blue icing. Not only was it stunning to look at, the cake was damn good to boot. Price point: No comment for now as I didn't pay for the cake - I just ate it. Great place for desserts of all kinds. Check it! read more

Hi I'm sorry to say that i had a awful experience with them. I asked to write something on the birthday cake of my friend who has bad cancer who can go anytime. One of my friend picked up the cake for him. I expected a better customer service since I have been a loyal client for more than 6 years. I told my dying friend how good is going to be his birthday cake. When i opened the box it wasn't how i asked. Very disappointing! We were sad, bcz the cake was the main thing. So i complined to the woner Billy to learn how much he didn't value my loyalty. He said he will not replace the cake,said "did we ruined ur day that much?" So before i flash them out of life i call them back one more time, nothing changed. This is how much i was dissatisfied with the service. I would expect little better for my $$ n loyalty, time. So don't ruined ur birthday like me, i do not recommend them. They lost me. In any other party If i encounter cake coming from them i scape dessert. Bcz I wasn't valued as a long-term client t. tnx read more

Its been about 3 years since I am coming in and out of this restaurant and my God the food is always consistently great. First off if youre craving great cakes, or anything for a good sugar rush craving, then skip the local grocery store bakery and come make the trip here. Theyre cakes are always fresh, and made with all the real cream and buttery goodies. They also have a sitting area to eat stuff, literally fresh off the oven. I am a big fan of their cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, and vanilla buttercream cake. They also serve traditional creampuffs, and other greek dessert varieties. The staff working are fast on their cashes and food wrap so dont get intimidated if there is a couple of people waiting in line. A few good pointers for people who are especially looking for bakeries for a last minute birthday/anniversary/should-not-have-waited-last-minute cake, aforditi tries to accommodate last minute requests as much as they can. However they can still try to take orders as late as 3 days before delivery during winter times if your cake order is something less extravagant. I remember ordering a few of the cakes for just special ingredients and flavors as late even a day before pickup so I am very happy with order accuracy and quality. This place is really great. I also love the Greek ambiance and homey feel from the staff. Kudos!!! read more

Wonderful pastry shop, but the staff is not overly friendly. I love all the mini Baklava's and the Spanikopita. I go back for the food. There is no real line so if you don't push yourself to be served, those who come in after you will be served for sure. They claim that the number system doesn't work. Not sure why, it can work every where else. read more

Greek bakery worth seeking out for their tasty Greek sweets. They do a very good rendition of galaktobouriko. Also available are cakes, breads, vienoisseries, chocolates and Greek honey. The shop is a beautiful place just to visit, as the decor is quite nice and the displays are well laid out. Coffee is also available. There are a couple of tables and a bar that can seat a small number of people, so it may be possible to enjoy a snack and coffee at the bakery. read more

Best bakery in the city. Delicious deserts and all your favourite Greek items from melomakarona to vasilopites and don't forget the most syrupy baklava and kataifia! read more

I want to love this place but there is one HUGE negative: the customer service!! I've never been greeted with a smile or politeness. Don't even try to ask questions about what the pastries are or what's in them as you will be responded with a rude "why are you bothering me" type of answer. What a shame as the bakery itself is beautiful. Gorgeous displays of cakes, pastries, spinach pies, breads etc. Lots of traditional Greek desserts. It smells amazing inside and all the desserts I've tried taste great. Oh yeah, I once reserved a red velvet cake in the morning and when I came to pick it up later that day, they told me they had given it to another customer.... read more

Good day, today is Sunday Dec. 27th, and it was about midday when I went by Aphrodite Bakery on St. Roch St. in Parc Extension to buy a traditional sweet bread. The "tsoureki" which is what it's called in Greek was really bad. Not fluffy enough, not sweet, and worst of all no "mastixa" taste in this bread. Even the "melomakarona" did not have the appropriate spices that they should have. The worst Greek pastries I have tried and eaten ever!!!! Next year, I will certainly not go there for my pastries, that's for sure!!!!! read more

I feel bad giving them a lower rating than my previous review, because their Greek cookies are really very good. However, I've been there at least four times in the last month to get cookies for myself, then for a party, for others, etc, and the result is always the same! The women who work behind the counter don't want to work/be bothered!! Every single time I've gone to order cookies directly from the case, they insist, not once, but sometimes THREE times that there are prepackaged cookies in the front, and why don't I take those??? It's literally a back and forth of "no, I'm taking a large amount and want it all in one box" and then "oh but you can take four smaller boxes of twelve at the front" etc etc. I thought I was being overly sensitive, but the last time my husband came in with me too, and witnessed the same attitude. He couldn't believe it. I've never gone when the shop has been busy (I usually go near closing) and there are always two to three ladies walking around behind the counters and one gentleman (the owner?). The gentleman has served me once, and while not too friendly either, at least he got the job done without harassing me to basically go serve myself. But boy, those ladies! I always end up feeling like I should be apologising for spending $50 on cookies each time. read more

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What an adorable bakery !!! Such a posh spot and the deserts are sooooo good !! I got a variety of baklava sweets and wow I can't tell u how tasty and fresh each one was ! Too bad it's in Canada , we need one of these in NY ! I was very impressed with the inside and how nicely it was inside ! read more

We got our wedding cake from this bakery, and boy were we and our guests impressed with the finished product. Originally, we had planned to get the wedding cake from an old and well-established bakery in Little Italy. But as soon as I mentioned 'wedding' the prices seemed to sky-rocket! I had asked for the simplest possible three layer cake, with no sugar flowers or details of any kind and I was quoted $550 plus a hefty delivery charge. After expressing my frustration and disappointment with our Greek florist, she recommended Afroditi. My goodness, what a difference! The head baker, Christopher, is so professional and it was immediately obvious to me that he really cares about his customers. Before meeting with him in person, Christopher had recommended that I come in with photos so we could discuss what it was I wanted. However, as soon as I saw some of his creations, I threw away my photos and went with one of his original designs. He took a lot of time with me and in the end he created a confectionery wonder that dazzled. He is more than a baker, he is an artist! I also appreciated being able to pay with my credit card or interact card whereas the bakery in Little Italy was a cash only business, no checks either - who carries more than $600 with them? The biggest difference was undoubtedly the price. The three-layer cake, with all of its flourish and beautiful characteristics, was only $300! This included an almond paste fondant icing, Grand Marnier pastry creme, life-like sugar flowers, icing details and delivery! A similar cake at the aforementioned Little Italy bakery would have easily been 3x the price. A bride on a budget and who wants a beautiful wedding cake absolutely needs to come here! read more

Afroditi - Our beautiful wedding cake from Afroditi. - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Good cakes definitely. But dont expect great tactful service. This is not the place who will hear your concerns and make changes to satisfy their customers. What you see is what you get. Dont ask questions ; you will get rude replies. So beware of ordering specialized cakes. Other than that their desserts are very good and good quality. So buy and leave. read more

Very authentic! Cakes extremely reasonable prices! Asked for a last minute personalized cake and it was delivered perfectly! Tasted fresh.

This is a top notch bakery. It's defenetly the best in Parc-Ex and possibly the best in the city. They renovated the place a couple of years ago which makes the service even better than before. read more

Great selection of baklawa.. Was able to get a Tiramisu cake for a birthday right before closing on Saturday - was delicious.

Lol, I live next door to this bakery-never take a think from them if you have a little self-respect. 1. Line-up. You came just to grab the bread - you will have to stay in line and wait for ever, while people in front of you busy wondering the history of the place, ingrédients of sweets or just "Oh woooow, what is thaaaat?" - and all that co-motion may just ruin your day so you would even forget what you have come for. 2. Toothpicks found! Its not a joke, and you will never be rewarded for any treasures you may easily find in a pastry. I have no idea who exactly chows on these toothpicks, but my wife have found them. Is it gross enough? Let me just remind you that spits and luggies get invisible in the pastry - they melt. read more

Amazing bakery with excellent products, but the customer service was extremely poor and frankly, upsetting. I went in on Sunday afternoon to find a cake for me and my partner's anniversary and the person helping me was extremely impatient as I asked what each cake was. Facing a wall of cakes with no labels or information about prices was annoying as I had to ask her each one, and after giving me a few answers she left to help another customer. When she returned 5 minutes later she rudely asked, "Do you know what you want yet?". To which I replied, "No, I don't even know what anything is!". If it wasn't time sensitive I would've taken my business elsewhere for sure. I was very happy with the cake but the way I was treated was horrible. Improve your customer service! read more

My greek friend Mr. Boots recommended this place to me so I went and it ruled. Greek sweets are legit! Try the greek version of terrale they have its super tasty. read more

Wonderful greek specialties, with a special mention for their baklava that is literally dripping with honey and butter. I'm less a fan of the breads , though their croissants are all right. The decor is absolutely lovely with its stained windows and dark wooden panelling. There's a few tables off the side that are quite nice, if you want to enjoy your baklava on the spot while soaking in the ambiance and greek conversations. read more

Not just a great Greek bakery but they make excellent European-style cakes and pastries. Every time I've brought them to a dinner party people have been wowed. The prices are very reasonable and all the servers are super sweet. One of Montreal's best-kept foodie secrets! read more

Best almond cookies ever. Very similar to traditional Italian almond cookies, but (dare I say) better!

the only reason i'm not giving 5 stars is because of the service! the employees are kindof rude especially when you ask questions. everything is delicious and always fresh other than that! read more

this is the BEST greek bakery in town. when my unclw was alive and would come visit mtl he would always make a special trip here for their malemakorana kourabiethes. my grandmother used to love this place too! read more

Best Greek pastry shop in Montreal - by far!!!..... everything is top-notch! Its a shame other reviewers are bashing this place based on one-time bogus experiences. These people work very hard to service their clients (open on Christmas and new years day) and are always well-stocked. read more