My wife and I love the Danforth area, especially Greek Town. We always pass through so many bakeries / cafes but just haven't had the time to visit any of them. That is, until we decided we were peckish and wanted to go somewhere that looked cozy... and we're glad we chose Athens Pasteries because it checked that box! My wife and I ordered a couple coffees, and a bougatsa and spanakopita to share. We were very happy with what we got. Everything was very tasty and the service was very fast. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area or anyone looking for a nice cafe. read more

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I was very excited to go here as they offer a variety of Greek pites including Tiropita, spanakopita, kreatopita and more! We ordered spanakopita (spinach pie) and the kreatopita (beef pie). The beef one was out of this world! It tasted almost like the meat you'd find in a lahmacun! So good! We also ordered Freddo cappuccino of course, Greece's most popular iced coffee. We also had to get bougatsa which is very popular in Thessaloniki. The lady at the counter was very sweet and friendly. Decor was very simple, nothing fancy but I didn't mind at all. If you are ever in Toronto you must try this spot! read more

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Delicious, authentic Greek pastries. You can't go wrong here. If you're going to cheat on your diet, this is the place. This is one of the gyms of Greektown on Danforth. I ordered one piece of galaktoboureko and it was huge! There is no way I could finish it. I brought it home for later. Everybody there was extremely friendly and service was excellent. I recommend this place highly. read more

Athens Pastries - Galaktoboureko, so delicious! Covered in cinnamon. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Their pastry choices were limited but well reputed. My Greek acquaintance recommended this place :). Tried spanakopita ($6.99). The size was perfect - just enough to satisfy one person and they cut it into biting size if requested. It was served warm. Flaky and savory. Less oily and salty than most other places. Some people (like my daughter!) may feel that it is not as rich because of it, but I liked their spanakopita's simple delicacy. I also got Loukoumades. It is a bite size fried pieces of dough soaked in syrup and covered with honey with cinnamon powder sprinkled on top. I felt it was a bit too sweet and oily for my liking, but the pieces were one-bite size and easy to eat. read more

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I worship whichever Greek God gifted Athens Pastries with their loukoumathes recipe. Airy yet substantive, always seeming to taste freshly made, and the perfect level of sweetness - gawd those were heavenly honey puffs! Their pies are pretty good too. The spanakopita (spinach pie), tiropita (cheese pie), and galaktoboureko (custard pie) are all super flaky. And while I would have wanted a bit more filling, they are still worth a try and reasonably priced. Suggest having them cut up the pie so it's easier to eat and/or store. There's a lot of competition in the area with similar offerings, but definitely Athens Pastries is worth a visit. read more

Athens Pastries - Loukoumathes (deep fried honey puffs) - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Seriously my favorite spot for the Loukoumades! I cannot emphasize how great these are. They are fresh, sweet and spongy and I have yet to find another spot in Toronto that makes them like they do here at Athens Pastries. If you get a chance, grab a coffee with your Loukoumades and sit on their little patio on the Danforth and enjoy these along with the Danforth crowd. read more

Athens Pastries - loukoumades - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of my fav spots to grab spanakopita esp in Toronto Athens has been around for a hot minute even during times Greek town has seen better days. They have the best loukoumades outside of Greece hands down read more

Athens Pastries - How loukoumades are really done - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Used to be a customer until my mother found an insect in the spinach pie she bought. Looked like a cockroach. Won't be back

Delicious loukoumades and fredo espresso. Friendly service, and nut free which is a bonus for those with allergies! read more

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Best Greek pies ever!!! Fav is the cheese and custard pies but they are all good!!! However the honey balls are too sweet for my taste, everyone seems to love them so it's worth a try. read more

I picked up Spanakopitas, Tiropita and Loukoumathes based on good Yelp reviews. Spanakopitas and Loukoumathes were perfect, but I found Tiropita a bit dry. The service was hasty but overall good experience. read more

Went by in the evening before they closed to pick up Some sweets. The lokumades where tasty. These are doe balls fried and dipped in syrup. Yummy. Also trying pastry that was filo filled with custard like a sandwich. Sold by the square. These were also dipped in syrup. They were rich and tasty. read more

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If you only eat one savoury thing in Toronto, it has to be fried pork and chive dumplings at Dumpling House on Spadina. But if you have only one dessert... get here... get the Greek Honey Balls. I'm serious. It sounds obscene but the taste is more obscene than anything you can imagine. Yes, even you. Not me. But you. At first I thought this was a place where they serve Paella, suckling dead baby pigs and Bulls. But that's actually Madrid Pastries. It's also not the place with the really snobby servers and high prices (Paris Pastries), or the place full of lunatics that think their island is a ship that can set sail for North America and finally be reunited with the rebels (London Pastries). What to get: Loukamades - Greek Honey Balls. Er. Did you say... Honey Balls...: Look just get them okay. Order them in Greek if it makes you uncomfortable. Anything else: Galaktoboureko (custard pie) and Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) are both really good. Those Greeks love their pies, don't they. And their honey balls. Well. Literally one of the best desserts you will ever eat in your life. Loukamades. These balls are seriously sticky and seriously perfect. I can't describe them. You have to come up to Toronto - right now - and try them. Probably the only sweet thing in Toronto that is better than the amaaaaazing Créme Brulée donuts at nearby Von, these Honey Balls are some of the best Balls of any kind I've ever put in my mouth. And that includes all kinds. I mean, including Falafel Balls and Arancini Balls. What did you think I meant? Ew. Come on. Really? I would never. (Fingers Crossed Behind Back) The long line for pastries is not always dealt with efficiently (it would be at Berlin Pastries), and sometimes I wonder if some of the servers are high on something (but then I remember, that only happens at Amsterdam Pastries). That one tall blonde girl that used to work here was pretty amazing (until she defected to work at Stockholm Pastries). And I like that they always open right on time, always close right on time, and execute all of their rivals (oh wait that's Moscow Pastries). I first tried them during the Danforth St Festival aka Taste Of Danforth. They were packed out the door and also selling them outside. They were soooooooo good, and so much better than anyone else who was offering them. Accept no substitute! You must get them from here! Get your Gyro at Messini and your balls here at Athens! Young boys follow me outside this bakery on their mopeds and hit on me, much like at Rome Pastries. It could be worse, because their baked goods could taste completely neutral and bland, like at Bern Pastries (and its sister stores, Geneva Pastries and Zurich Pastries). And I appreciate that even when all the customers are drunk, the servers never are (unlike Dublin Pastries and Belfast Pastries). The honey balls are only wee little balls lassie but they're bloody good (so says the baker over at Edinburgh Pastries). Anyway I have a multiple-person date to go on now (with the girls from Prague Pastries, Budapest Pastries, Bucharest Pastries, Tirana Pastries and Sofia Pastries, if you must know). And if you feel (like those girls often do, which is how I met them) like showing it all off at the festival, New Orleans Style, then you can also pick up some Athens Pastys from Athens Pastries. Their Spinach Pie here is also really good, but nothing compares to those balls of heaven. They put the "ho" in Honey. In a good way. Or is it put the Honey in Ho. Oh no that's something else. Never mind. Did you hear, by the way, that Istanbul Bakery is trying really hard to get into the Bakery Business? But the other bakeries aren't sure if they want to let them in on a slice of the pie... so to speak. Sadly, I found out that the store is completely bankrupt. And now I finally understand why they are named Athens Pastries. read more

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I am in love with desserts in Greek Town. Ever since my friend's work place moved to The Danforth, I started venturing around the area for cheap eats. Early on, I discovered Athens, and I fell in love. I've tried quite a bit here. Usually, I get a dozen loukamades, a custard dessert, a spinach pie, and a custard pie. For the pies, the filling is abundant, enveloped by a thin, flaky crust. The contrast in textures and flavours between the sweet/savoury filling and the slightly sweet, buttery crust is what I think keeps it interesting. I appreciate how the custard pie isn't overly sweet as well, provided that you opt out of the additional toppings the staff offers upon serving you. As for the spinach pie, it's mouthwatering, albeit a little heavy. It's probably the best spinach pie I've had in Toronto! This is my family's favourite and it is pretty fail-proof if you're looking for something to bring back home for others. Additionally, the custard pie is on point if you've got a massive sweet tooth like me. It's a moist custard cake doused in honey. You also have the option of adding cinnamon to it, which I recommend to add another dimension to the flavour palette. Yes, it is very sweet, and as such, some people might not like it. I, on the other hand, adore this cake because of its moist texture and because of how the flavour of the custard still cuts through the heavy dose of honey. Lastly, the loukamades are a great resource for parties. It's only a little over 3 bucks for a dozen, so buying in bulk while on a budget is very possible. They look like donut holes/timbits marinated in honey. They are soft, sticky, and sweet. My mom really loves them, especially with cinnamon sprinkled on top. However, some people, like my bf, find it a bit too oily and sweet for their liking. Even I can't take more than two in a sitting before the oil and honey gets to me. Nevertheless, I'm sure at least the majority of your party will like them. Just make sure you serve them with a glass of water, milk, tea, or coffee (avoid sweet drinks). There's a lot to love here at Athens from the savoury desserts to the cheap price point to the mouthwatering spinach pie. I would say the only negative point would be that they only accept cash and debit. Hopefully they'll add credit as a payment option one day. Then, I'd be visiting every day! read more

Athens Pastries - Custard dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love flaky pastry.. and that Spinach Pie at Athen's Pastries (Spanokopita) tasted awesomely good... I always glad that sign language is universal, point, smile and pay and you will receive... Athens Pastries works with that same system... Imagine the day that if one cannot pronounce the name of the food correctly, one cannot eat... I will be starving in Germany and Greek for sure!! I think a certain yelper told me about another location of Athens Pastries in Scarborough.. that would be my next destination to practise my Greek food vocabulary! read more

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This is the BEST place to get fresh loukoumades.These honey bombs are served warm and can be topped off with cinnamon. I always stop here after I eat a gyros from Messini. The restaurant is clean and there is indoor seating. However, the Danforth neighborhood is a great area to explore so I like to walk and eat the loukoumades. They are very caloric so walking makes me feel less guilty for eating so many :-). read more

Athens Pastries - Athens' front window. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Bad value. Greedy owner increased prices. Pastry empty with almost no filling. . . .

A perfectly preserved vestige of ethnic Greektown. Though gentrification has drastically moved up housing prices in this area, some of the old guard have kept up the area charm and the operators of Athens Pastry deserve such credit. The star of this place is the Filo pastry-based treats, which remain as simple and authentic and tasty as I can ever remember them. This includes 4 'pies' rolled and baked in squares with custard, cheese, meat and spinach, respectively and all four are excellent. Bougatsa is a favourite, I order it hot with just cinnamon, no powdered sugar, It is custard filo and not as sweet as the other custard dessert square Galateboureko which while nice has pure sugar layered on it. The still more sweet desserts such as Loukomades are unfashionably saccharine for me. They are kind of Greek version of TimBits, with honey. People do love them. The Tiropita is the cheese pie with a nice salty feta and good firm cheese texture, wonderfully simple... The Kreatopita is a savory meat pie, seasoned with herbs and onions, and the Spinakopita is again a combined flavouring with Spinach and onions and possibly some feta. ^^^ All three would be excellent alone or with semi dry Greek wine, or accompanying a nice salad or a meal. The tea and coffee presentation is nothing special, good with the custard or sweet, but Athens might as well capitalize on serving an outstanding espresso shot instead of just offering the strange Greek coffee... a shortcoming of the dine-in experience, perhaps but it's still a nice place to cool your feet & relax with Greek locals. I forget if they offer drip coffee as well. Toronto has a terrible track record for quality drip. Prices have steadily increased in recent years, still totally worth it I think. This food is a mini cultural experience. I hope Athens is there for a very long time. read more

More of a café than a bakery. All bakery items are displayed in front close to cashier. Rest of the place is seating in the back. Loukoumades/custard dessert were very good! ~$5 for dozen / piece. HOWEVER, blonde cashier was pretty apathetic/bordering on rude. Not very welcoming. read more

Daaaaammn this is good. Came for a "quick iced drink" on a hot spring day. Got iced cappuccino ($3.85) and spinach pie ($3.85?). After finishing that amazing pie, got honey balls to finish with my sizable drink. Got a cheese pie to go. Large portions. Amazing taste and quality. Fantastic price. The whole thing cost me $8.70 + $5.90 for medium iced capp, two pies, and 6 honey balls. Fantastic! Can't wait to bring more ppl next time. Super casual but clean place. 5 stars out of 5. Jimmy's Yelp Ratings Scale for Food: [*] Disappointing. Just...no. [**] Not very good. Will not return. [***] It is what it is. Go enough times and you'll break even on quality. [****] My go-to place. Rarely disappoints. [*****] Everything on menu is good. Every time. read more

Athens Pastries - Iced cappuccino and spinach pie. Great value! ~$8.70. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We stopped in for a coffee and spanakopita, coffee was average spanakopita was very good. While my husband was in the bathroom another patron who was having coffee with a friend left his friend to follow my husband downstairs, turned the lights off while my husband was in the bathroom, then returned to his friend. We were tourists but we just quietly sat in the corner and kept to ourselves, we weren't doing anything obnoxious. If you're visiting, get your coffee and spanakopita somewhere more friendly. read more

While this may be my first review, my expanding waist says this may not be my first time here! Athens pastries is great for two things - going in for an occasional snack of loukmathes (little balls of pastry dipped in syrup of the gods most likely) and meat /cheese/ spinach pies; it is also great for the 'what should we take to xxxxxx's place when we visit?' The loukmathes are delicious and quite inexpensive (I think it came to $18.50 for 5 dozen). They only accept cash so make sure to stop by the bank on the way in. They are consistent and never disappoint. Also, they are open quite late. read more

Athens Pastries - 5 dozen of Loukmathes - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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BEST Loukoumades IN THE CITY!! Don't even bother going anywhere else. Friendly service and excellent quality!! I love their Loukoumades. See my review on Athena Bakery. I will never go anywhere else for Loukoumades. YUM!! read more

I've been dropping by at Athens Pastries for a few years now; I really like this place! The place is small, narrow, and clean. The menu is not that big but everything is great! They have a small place to sit down inside, but I notice that most people get things to go. I enjoy the coffee's here a lot, especially their frappe (Greek iced-foamed coffee) and their Greek coffee; they make them perfectly. They also have yummy Greek pies: spanakopita (spinach pie made out of phyllo pastry) and tiropita (cheese pie made out of phyllo pastry). Their loukoumades are a hit here (fried- dough honey balls) - basically the Greek version of a doughnut, but way better. The staff is here so warm and kind which is a great bonus to this place. The prices are very reasonable. Some items like the loukoumades are really cheap. I did a double take at the menu up on the wall when I read: dozen loukoumades for $3.00, what?!! I look forward to my next visit! read more

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The Galaktoboureko (phyllo custard dessert) used to bring me here though I hadn't visited this place in eons. I prefer the desserts to be not overly sweet so not a fan of Loukoumades which are well recommended by regulars. The Galaktoboureko hasn't changed and is still a winner. I didn't get a chance to try any coffee on this visit as this was a strictly takeout endeavor. I would recommend picking up a dessert from here as it will surely surprise your guests because it is not your regular dessert for sure. Very nicely balanced. Definitely worth a visit if you are in this neck of the woods. read more

I come by here for the loukoumades everytime I'm in the area. Dare I admit my cravings for these babies makes me make the extra trip? What are these magical goodies you ask? Loukoumades are basically honey soaked dough balls which are firm (fried) on the outside and spongey on the inside and are literally heaven in your mouth. I buy a dozen for $3.5 (HOW SO CHEAP) and always regret not getting two. I always get it with cinnamon which which bring joy to the next level. The spinach pies are good as well but the loukoumades steal the show overtime. Wish they accepted cards though, that would make the experience even better. read more

Athens Pastries - Heaven in your mouth aka loukoumades. $3.5 for a dozen - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Rarely post but this deserves to be said- the cashier was very rude bordering absurd. Slammed the plate with the pastry, and mocking us as we sat down. Pretty unacceptable by today's standard. Pastries mediocre - would not come back just based on the service. read more

Consistently good Spanokopita! The location along the beach is also a great cafe. Great coffee and the baked goods are amazing. Try the honey balls! read more

Athens Pastries - Spanokopita - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

... Before walking in you smell an inviting aroma... then you see enticing pastries... your mouth begins to salivate slightly as you anticipate... then you taste...oohhh sweet, smooth, creamy custard in flaky philo... While you sip coffee at a sidewalk table on a nice day... watching entertaining people strolling by. read more

Athens Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you are familiar with Greek pastry, then this is the place to go. It is a lovely, cozy and easily found place at Danforth, close to Pape intersection. We have been there several times, mostly for their famous loukoumades, as those are amazingly good there. Fresh, sweet and covered with cinnamon (of course if you agree to that). The Galaktoboureko has been equally good, but it is really hard to taste other stuff, while honey balls sit heavily on our minds...or rather in our mouth :) The place is tiny, but there is enough room to dine-in or stand by a bar table for quick snack. Do not be overwhelmed while stepping in by the long line. It goes fast, as the double team of black dressed girls do their job great. Just be aware that you can't pay with card, cash only. The great thing is that you can buy 6 or 12 loukoumades and there is no tax! Yay! For ultimate experience I suggest to order dozen of loukoumades and a cup of black tea, sit back at the end of the shop and just enjoy being present. read more

Athens Pastries - Dozen of loukoumades. YUMMY! - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is a total rip off,and the service is rude and nasty! Spend your money in Greektown at better places. One last thing,look at the reviews that are 5 star and look at the photos,you think these are customers? ......THINK AGAIN! RiP-OFF! read more

Food is amazing as always however I went and discovered that the staff were NOT wearing masks properly. Two girls working there and both had their noses completely exposed while cutting and serving the food and at some points even pulled them down completely exposing their entire faces. This actually happened while talking to customers. One girl had her mask off while making drinks and I even saw her rub her nose with her hands then continue prepping - it was quite gross. I ended up sitting on the patio and actually saw a few people come up, see the staff's hygiene and say, "ew they're not wearing masks, I don't wanna go in", turn around and leave! I hope management fixes this issue because I love the food here. It was gross to see the two ladies working breathing onto the pastries and rubbing their snot all over the place. Never once saw them wash or sanitize their hands even after accepting cash and handling a variety of orders. read more

Athens Pastries has well-priced spanakopita that's flaky, tasty, and cut up into bite-sized pieces. However, I admit that I've always wondered why it's a bit flat. The only thing that would make it better would be more fillings. The loukomades are tasty, but they hit hard with the honey. I recommend sharing them with a few friends, because after eating two, I just can't eat them anymore. A sweet little cafe, and an authentically Greek spot on the ever-changing Danforth. read more

I love the loukoumades here, especially when I'm looking for a hit of sugary pastry after some great Greek food in the area. You might as well go to the source and have it drenched in honey!! These little balls of pastry are dense enough to hold up to the honey onslaught while giving a great al dente feel. Not a bad treat at a dozen for 3.50!! Better than timbits. There are plenty of other treats if you aren't into anything too sugary. I've had the spinach pastry freshly baked from the oven and it was delicious also. read more

I came in here for a quick bite while catching up with a friend. We were in the area and needed a spot that was open past 9pm and would have dairy-free dessert options. Bingo bango, Athens Pastries fit the bill. The place is bright and casual, and the service is very friendly. I got the loukoumades - honey balls. They are sweet as hell, so if you're not into sweet, beware. I'm not into sweet, but I still managed to devour 6 of them. They were just so springy, spongey and sticky... once I popped, I couldn't stop! They also had a good selection of teas and other dairy-filled things that I kind of ignored. Check this spot out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Very authentic Greek pastries. Tried the spanakopita and Greek coffee, did not disappoint!! The sweets looked heaven, will be back to try the lokmades and the baklava. They have different varieties of savoury pastries ranging from spinach to minced meat. An ideal spot to stop by for a quick coffee and carb recharge on your day put on the Danforth read more

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We decided on Greek dessert following a nice dinner a few blocks from this bakery. We were hoping for baklava, but settled for loukoumades instead. They were good, but not the best I've had. Yes, maybe a bit critical as a fellow Greek, but they were good, not great. read more

Keeping it simple is a virtue in this bakery: the menu is short and sweet, and both their sweet and savory items are excellent, if a touch expensive. Very fond of the tiropita, and while I'm not generally a fan of Greek coffee, it's quite nice. My partner loves the loukomathes. Seating is limited, and in the "before times" it was homey indoors, usually with several elderly locals chatting or doing crosswords. There are a few small outdoor tables, but in the colder season take-away is best, and they are open late! read more

This place is all about the delicious pies! Its a no frills, family owned business that has some of the best tiropita, loukoumades,spanakopita, and the custard pie (of which I forget the name). The Loukoumades are seriously delicious and bursting with honey goodness! Their pies are made fresh and baked and cut right in front of you. Its really hard for me to resist getting one of each of their offerings, as they are all just SO good. They have coffee, espresso's, lattes, ect.... but for me its all about the food. And its ridiculously cheap! $3 will get you a dozen loukoumades, and the pies are about $2 - 3 as well. I like to come here, get a cup of tea and have some pie. I also like to take some for home. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area, they are worth repeat visits! read more

As I previously mentioned, the greek word for comfort heaven food is "spanikopita" (with spinach) or "tiropita" (with cheese). Layers of thin pastry, layers of butter filled with any number of things (but quite often cheese or spinach). In Albanian, we call it "byrek", and it is made properly, from scratch, by one single person in my family. Holidays and get-togethers often centre around the acquisition of this pastry gold before your cousins take seconds (I am usually the cousin in this scenario). Anyway, my sister and I wandered into this place, and it was like entering Willy Wonka's byrek factory. Large ovens and pans with large slabs of the stuff being removed, flipped, cut, repeat. The sheer volume stopped us in our tracks. It was just so...plentiful. It seems these guys specialize in our drug of choice (along with a few other Greek specialities, like "loukoumades", the small fried dough balls in syrup), and they make it deliciously and from scratch (meaning they roll out their own phyllo dough to the approximate thinness of paper, as opposed to buying it in boxes), and did I mention in gigantic batches? If you are a fan, you shall not be disappointed, if not, then you've probably never had it before, and this would be a good place to start. read more