This bakery is excellent! Workers were there to help you as soon as you made your way in and take your order. They were able to answer all of the questions I had about any of the Greek pastries I haven't heard of. It was very lively in there because it's also connected to a restaurant. They had a variety of pastries. I got the pistachio baklava and the tiramisu pasta. Both were very rich - I don't think I'm a big fan of the flaky bread but anyone who is will appreciate this bakery. One of the best Greek bakeries I've been to. Highly recommend. read more

Pros: Great location near the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Very large and the decor is awesome (it feels like the Greek version of the Columbia Cuban restaurant); even if there's a wait, it moves quickly. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Cons: The service is SLOW. Once we were done with our food, we waited nearly 30 minutes to check out: first we had to get our waiter's attention, then he needs to grab a box, then he had to run the check... It shouldn't take that long to pay for a meal. Also, they charge extra if you want fries with your gyro; that should come with fries, especially if it's a "lunch special." read more

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While visit my hometown area with my wife, daughter, and her family, one absolute destination was to be Hellas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs. FL. A decision none of us regretted. We met my BFF and his wife there and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Searching for good Greek food where I live now in CA, is exasperating and just about non-existent. I could attempt to describe each dish - we shared most of them - but I can just verify every bite was authentic and delicious. Look at the pictures. Then beat feet to Hellas to get amazing Greek cuisine in every on the menu. Service was fast and impeccable. We felt very pampered. The decor fit the Aegean mood perfectly, and the music was spot on read more

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This is such a fun place for the family or for when company is in town. We always bring guest and make sure to get the flaming cheese! I love the scallop dinner the flavors are absolutely amazing! The service is always friendly and so fast. The place does get busy but it's always a blast and the food does not disappoint. read more

Hellas Restaurant - Scallop dinner - Bakeries Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

If you're wandering through Tarpon Springs and craving something sweet, Hellas Bakery is definitely worth a stop--especially if you're into traditional Greek desserts. I decided to try the shredded baklava roll, and wow... this one hit. The outside had that perfect crispy crunch, while the inside was everything you want in a baklava--moist, sticky, sweet, loaded with honey and packed with nuts. Every bite felt rich and satisfying without being over the top. Easily a 4.7 out of 5 for me. My wife went with the chocolate baklava, and unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the same standard. It was a bit on the dry side, and while half of it was dipped in chocolate (which sounds great in theory), it didn't really elevate the flavor. It just felt like something was missing. She landed around a 2.5 out of 5. Overall, it's a great spot with some standout items--just know that not everything on the menu hits the same. If you go, I'd definitely recommend sticking with the more traditional options. read more

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This is my go-to for friends and family visitors from out of town. Always a great experience... Good service on numerous occasions. Our latest visit was for Easter lunch. There were no online reservations available until evening when I checked the day before, but four of us waited only 15 minutes. One disappointment was why management decided an elderly adult in their 80's couldn't order two entrees from the kids section of the menu. Why can't you just make your customers happy when two kids plates totaling $18 is pretty much the same price as one normal entree??? When I asked the waitress how can my Dad get the two things he was craving on the kids menu and she said he could order two adult entrees totaling almost $40. Huh? For an 84 year old? We could have ordered this "to-go" so how hard is this to just say yes when we are leaving you a $20 tip? Why would you need to delay things to go check with a manager? Is the manager coming around to see who is eating a kid's hot dog? My go-to is usually the gyro, which comes with just the right amount of tatziki sauce and tomato. I added a side Cesear salad for $5.50. Dad and Mom both had the burger platter. Another at the table had the Greek hamburger which comes on a pita and flavored with mint... I tried this and liked the difference from a regular burger... The pitas are always fresh here. Fries were good too. Dessert they were out of our first choice, a chocolate cheese cake. Not sure how that happens on Easter at lunch time. So we went with three other chocolate varieties and a regular baklava. The chocolate baklava was not flavorful and only rated a 3 of 10. The regular baklava was 5/10. The Tiramisu was too light with little flavor, 4/10. The chocolate kok was several people's favorites but is so small 7/10. Initially we were going to grab 3-4 additional for breakfast the next morning but overall dessert was a "miss" so decided to skip this after eating our selections. They have inside and outside seating. On this day our table was at a window open to the street outside (see my pic from the table). Great for people watching on a busy weekend but there were several bees that kept coming in. The place can be a little loud when it reaches capacity. Opa! Next time we'll have to borrow a child to get Dad what he wanted. read more

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My wife and I had a fantastic dining experience at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery in Tarpon Springs. This place has a well-earned reputation as one of the iconic Greek restaurants in the area if not the entire US, and our visit absolutely lived up to it. From the moment we sat down, the service was truly world class thanks to our server, Demetrios. He was welcoming, attentive, and clearly passionate about both the food and the guest experience. He made great recommendations, checked in at just the right times, and created the kind of atmosphere that makes a meal feel special rather than just routine dining. We started with the Saganaki, the famous flaming cheese, and it was nothing short of mind-blowing. Watching it arrive flaming tableside is fun on its own, but the flavor is what really stood out--perfectly crisp on the outside, warm and creamy inside, and incredibly rich. It was one of those dishes that immediately sets the tone for the entire meal. For our entrées, we ordered the Moussaka and the Aegean Salmon, and both were exactly what we had hoped for at a classic Greek restaurant. The Moussaka was hearty and full of flavor with beautifully layered ingredients and a rich, satisfying finish. The Aegean Salmon was cooked perfectly and seasoned wonderfully, delivering a lighter but equally flavorful option. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert. We finished with the Greek Key Lime and Baklava, and both were excellent. The Baklava had that perfect balance of flaky pastry, honey sweetness, and nuts, while the Greek-style key lime dessert added a refreshing twist to end the meal. Between the incredible food, the authentic atmosphere, and the outstanding service from Demetrios, this was a memorable experience from start to finish. Hellas is clearly a cornerstone of the Tarpon Springs dining scene, and if you're visiting the area, it's absolutely worth a stop. read more

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If you are visiting you MUST come here. Do not bother going to any other restaurant, my family and I have been coming to this place for years and love it. Usually weekends have a 15-30min wait, but they have benches out front to wait. You cannot go wrong with any of the food items but we usually do the cooked shrimp plate or the salads, portions are perfect! Service is always on point and food is always fresh and flavorful. PRO-TIP: if you eat here, they have their own parking lot behind the restaurant kind of up the hill but it is FREE if you dine with them. Ask your server for a ticket so you can exit the lot. read more

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Yes, this is a five all day The outside is so welcoming you just wanna be drawn inside to the amazing showcases of wonderful Greek pastries that to me are eye candy I didn't even know where to begin so I ordered the spinach baklava. I think that's what it's called. Along with a small Greek coffee. The spinach pastry was so savory, warm, and just hit the spot for breakfast. The outside pastry shell was so crumbly, and the spinach inside was delectable seasoned just right. I loved this Greek coffee, and found to be habit forming. I wanted one more, but thought I would probably be bouncing off the walls The barista was so knowledgeable, friendly, and made this Greek coffee perfectly The owner was also in there and greeted me like an old friend. This is a campus. This is a must try. This is a here take my money. The pastry in the coffee was just a little bit over $10 and well worth it. I tipped generously as the service was impeccable. Get here early, I was here by 9:05 AM for the numerous choices of the pastries and the lesser crowds read more

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We sat outside next to a heat lamp rather than waiting:30 for an indoor table. Teri waited on us, she wasn't very cheerful. It was very noisy outside between the cars, people walking by, children running, and dogs barking. But we're here for the food and it is the authentic fabulous Greek food. Huge portions of reasonable prices. We started with the huge Hiroyuki Greek salad. We always get the flaming table side saganaki. The cheese was hot and delicious, but it needed warm pita bread. For our entree we shared an assorted plate with octopus, shrimp, olives, peppers & taramasalata & tzatziki. Our platter was fantastic. We devoured everything. We tried our friends pastitsio, the béchamel sauce was so creamy and fabulous, it was so fresh. It was fabulous. read more

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We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Hellas and it was a hit with our entire family. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and full of energy. The flaming cheese was such a fun experience and everyone yelling Opa made it unforgettable, especially for the kids. Every dish we tried was delicious. The Greek salad was fresh and perfectly dressed, the spanakopita was flaky and flavorful, the gyro was outstanding, and even the kids hamburger was a win. Dessert was an experience all on its own. The dessert cases were so fun to browse and everything we chose was amazing. The chocolate pasta was unique and delicious, the Superman ice cream made the kids so happy, and the Greek kadayif with walnuts was incredible. Helpful tip if you park behind Hellas they will validate your parking which makes visiting even easier. Try to arrive early so you can enjoy walking the Sponge Docks, learn about the area's history, and browse all the fun souvenir shops. It really adds to the overall experience. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Hellas Restaurant is a Tarpon Springs must stop. The food is authentic Greek food and the decor gives Greece vibes. We were immediately seated even during the busy lunch crowd. I ordered a mojito mocktail, Hellas gyro with feta fries and a key lime tart from the bakery. Everything was delicious. read more

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This is an excellent Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs. The bakery alone is worth a visit. Can never get out of there without at least a box of treats. The restaurant is excellent as well and has authentic great tasting Greek food. I've tried many things on the menu and I've never been disappointed. This is a regular stop for us when we are in Tarpon Springs. read more

We had a good lunch here. Pita and tazikii sauce appetizer and a combination platter left us both stuffed. Service was quick and professional. We watched them field strip tables and turn them over in about a minute. The general ambiance was of a family Greek restaurant (duh!). This was the highlight of our trip to the sponge docks. We were too full to eat any pastries from the bakery but everything looked amazing. read more

You can't visit Tarpon Springs and not visit Hellas. The food, regardless of the dish, is amazing!! My favorite is the Dolmades. It's a starter but I could stop there. They are now for their bakery as well, but I've only ever tried the baklava (Yum!!). Always friendly service. We learned this time, that if you park in their lot behind the restaurant, they will issue a voucher for free parking. The whole area is pay parking ($10/$20) read more

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Always a solid 5 star review. This time I parked in the dedicated Hellas parking lot so I saved money on parking. It's a pretty big lot so it's totally worth eating here when at the sponge docs for the free parking alone. I came with my sister and we got the combination platter and the octopus. I learned the difference between the octopus plate and the octopus appetizer is the appetizer doesn't come with a side plate of rice, green beans and potatoes. For around $2 extra this is a good deal, but since the combination platter also comes with these things it was a bit duplicative in this case. You would think I'd get tired of just octopus, but it's so tender that I can eat the whole plate happily. Everything on the combination platter was delicious. It's a great variety of meat and carbs. I loved everything on it. I definitely wouldn't be able to finish it alone, but it was perfect amount eating it with my sister who runs marathons (so needs fuel.) This restaurant is large and beautiful. I do feel like I'm eating in Greece. There's an extensive dessert menu and a bakery attached so if you're a sweets person, save room for dessert. Service was attentive and I felt like everything was paced really well. This is my favorite restaurant at the sponge docks. read more

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This place has always been a wonderful experience. Stopped by for lunch with my daughter and her family. I love the blue lights and Greek looking ambiance. We were seated immediately. Our server Mathew was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We started out with the hot cheese because you just have to order the cheese. The portion size was small. If you have more two people, order more. The Greek salad was delicious. We also ordered the gyro and the grouper. The grouper was very good, served with green beans and rice. We stopped by the bakery for goodies to go. The baklava is the best! It's just perfect! I'll return when I'm in the area. read more

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I genuinely cannot believe it's taken me this long to review this divine gem of fine dining in Tarpon Springs. Better yet, I can't believe I've had this review in drafts for the entirety of this Summer! I have been going to this restaurant for years and I will tell you now; Every time I've walked out, I've walked out thoroughly satisfied. The restaurant may appear to be whole in the wall, but when you walk in, you're introduced to a softly cool-lighted area that's clean, classy, and elegant with many cultural references to Greek culture, true to form. Service wise, they do not disappoint; they are polite, transparent, and they're very hard-working. Now food wise everything is alright, and their lamb shanks are to die for...But it's also very limited in supply, and other lamb products tend to pale in comparison to it, but aside from that? Everything's fantastic. This particular day we had the Skordalia, which was warm, zesty, and just downright flavorful. We also had decided to get the broiled octopus which was well cooked, had a nice combination of savory and sour, and the texture of the meat was just right. But the real winner was what I ordered; the Lamb Shank with Spaghetti. If there's one dish I can whole heartedly tell you will win you over aside from the iconic Saganaki (lit on fire with a nice "Opaaa!" included), it's this. The Lamb Shank here is tender, juicy, and it practically melts in your mouth. Coupled with the spaghetti and tomato sauce, as well as that lovely cheese they let you add, you'll never go wrong or hungry with this. If you ever come to Tarpon, make some time to go to Hellas. You can't go wrong with a restaurant that holds a name once used to describe Ancient Greece! read more

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It's pretty good. Nowhere near actually being in Greece, but it's fairly authentic for being in the United States. I've heard people all over the country talk about this place and this area. It's worth the drive to grab a meal here and walk around the sponge docks. The food is hot. The service is quick and friendly. The inside is a good vibe. Very blue which I like. Make sure to grab some desserts before heading out. read more

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On a rainy afternoon, we decided to take the scenic route from Orlando to the west coast with the purpose of visiting this village that was founded by Greek fishermen. I suppose the crummy weather resulted in a more sparse crowd so to speak, with the benefit of being able to walk around and take pictures without people crashing our shots. Looking to enjoy some authentic Greek cuisine, we went to Hellas for lunch and boy oh boy, what a wonderful experience. We literally took a culinary tour of Greek and their culture, and what better way to interact with other people than through their cuisine. Enter Hellas and say read more

Hellas Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Had lunch at Hellas and took desert to go. I had saganaki, pita sampler platter and chicken souvlaki! I recommend all three and would order the same if I go back to the area. I've visited Tarpon Springs several times and have eaten a a couple other Greek places but Hellas is always busy for a reason! read more

Hellas Restaurant - Greek Key Lime Pie and Oreo pasta - Bakeries Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

This place is absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend making reservations ahead. It's worth it!! The whole red snapper fish, the broiled octopus, and mussels bright me back to Greece. Everyone here, the entire staff were amazing!! They made my son's birthday extra special! Thank you! read more

We spent the afternoon walking along the downtown shops and had MANY recommendations to eat here and also check out the bakery. So glad we did! Everything was amazing and we will be coming here often to the bakery. The hummus appetizer was delicious and big enough for a meal on its own. Love this place! read more

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Pros: -Lady taking order was super friendly. -Their baklava is Heaven, so good! Flavorful, crunchy, yummmmm!!!! -Their strawberry cheesecake was rich and had good texture. -Plain Kok was light but was satisfying. I loved the cream in the middle with the chocolate topping. It was really good. Cons: -Tiramisu baklava was a bit of a let down. It needed to be richer and scream baklava more. It was just meh :/ Other than that, everything was yummy and they did a great job keeping their long line moving. read more

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I went with my mother in law for lunch this past weekend and it was a perfect way to warm up with their yummy Greek menu and get out of the cold! We ordered the flaming cheese app (Saganaki) which was very food! Highly recommend for the food and the presentation! We both got the Souvlaki handhelds, one chicken and one pork, with sides of potato salad. Very delicious! Once done with lunch or dinner stop over to their bakery and take home a delicious pastry! read more

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What a great atmosphere! This place oozes greek style. It's very large, and can accommodate both small and large parties. Our waiter was extremely prompt and efficient he gave us enough time to have a drink and decide on the extensive menu what we would start with and what we would finish with for sure. We had the pickled octopus for an appetizer and of course saganaki. Opa!! They were both very good the only thing that I might have changed is probably just a little bit more bread it's hard to eat melted cheese if you don't have enough bread to spread it on. Our meals came and they were very good, they seemed to be very authentic. They also validate your parking if you park in the Hella lot on the next block behind the building. read more

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Absolutely LOVE this place! The Saganaki is out of this world!! Service is always amazing! They have a restaurant side and the other side is a huge desert counter which you cannot skip at the end. 1000% must try! read more

Hellas Restaurant - Dessert from the counter - Bakeries Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

My in laws live nearby and picked us up Freon The airport and we headed straight here. Located in the heart of Tarpon, super quint costal community. This restaurant is well known for their Greek cuisine. The interior is beautifully decorated to give you the true "Greek" feels. Attached to the restaurant is their bakery. Everything looked amazing, and there were lots of patrons waiting to place their orders. We ordered the Saganaki to start. It was sizzling hot and yummy! For our meals we ordered the pork gyro and a chicken kabob. The food was served hot and flavorful, the kabob came with green beans and a yellow rice. read more

Despite hearing great things about this spot, my visit was unfortunately very subpar. I came here with a group on a weekday during the holidays. We didn't have a reservation, but we of course anticipated a long wait time. What we didn't expect however was to wind up waiting for roughly an hour and a half. We arrived around 7 and were only seated close to 9 -- dead serious. By the time we were finally seated, we were able to put in our drink and apps order which came out in decent time, however shortly after we were told by our waitress that the bakery was closing, which subsequently meant we had to rush to pick out any dessert items we wanted to take home. Our food took a noticeably long time to come out. When it finally did, we were surprised by the fact that we didn't get the typical sides of potatoes and rice. We instead got eight (yes, eight) plates of peas for sides instead. We asked our waitress why we we got so many and she said the kitchen ran out of the regular sides just as our food was finishing up. We ultimately spoke with the manager about the odd communication and the fact that we weren't even given the option for other types of sides than just peas. After some discussion, he kindly subtracted a percentage from our bill due to the fact that we simply weren't brought in the loop about the mismanage of food quantities. Hard to say if I'd return here again, but just keep in mind to come early, and try for a reservation instead. read more

Hellas Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

What neat and nice place. If you're looking for a place welcoming you as part of the family, that's the place to be. Large menu with classic dishes from Greece and Greece inspired dishes. Taste is very good. Everything was hot and fresh. edit: I dropped my knife by accident. 10 sec. later I got new silverware. Awesome service. read more

Busy Greek spot in Tarpon Springs with quick service and flavorful food. The gyro platter was delicious and the pita bread was one of my favorites I've ever tried. The Greek-style potatoes also didn't disappoint. The tzatziki was a bit on the milder side and the desserts were overly sweet for my taste, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. Service was attentive overall, even though our server Lozanos seemed to focus more on other table and wasn't as friendly to us, we still enjoyed our dinner. read more

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We made reservations for Mother's Day. The food was good, the bakery excellent however our server was awful, rude and his answer to everything was a sharp, "no!" read more

Sat at the bar and had the best customer service food and drinks! Cool place. You gotta order something from their bakery next door too! Got the sahanaki, Greek beer, Piaf rice side and pita side and dessert galetoborekko! read more

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Enjoying tarpon springs go here! Busy and bright with good food and pleasant (weird) staff! We tried some tasty red wine and a regular mojito with the complimentary bread and oil while waiting. I had lamb shish (always want more char) and we shared cheese and spinach spanakopita and gyro wraps. Everything was great the entrees come with pilaf and peas too. Had an ouzo afterwards and ventured over to the connecting bakery. Tried a powdered sugar cookie phyllo dough cake with creme filling and a piece of baklava. The baklava was the best our other selections were only fair. I would like to mention that the youthful bakery staff could learn some patience manners and lessons in hospitality. Who wants to deal with crabby teenagers!?! Good place but might try some other friendlier place down the road! read more

Hellas Restaurant - Lamb shish gyros spanakopita - Bakeries Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Unfortunately I didn't take any photos but we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Tarpon Springs has been home to a Greek community since the beginning of the 20th century in part because of the sponge harvesting. Hellas has a great variety of a Greek food and a great bakery with Greek delicacies. For lunch we got the avgolemono soup and the souvlaki. Both were very tasty. Busy place, get there early. There's free parking in the back. read more

Wow I realized that I only took photos through Snapchat! Rats! I had the chicken souvlaki on pita and it was incredible! The pita tasted so fresh. The chicken was juicy and they made it wonderfully saucy with tzatziki. We also split the Greek salad on top of potato salad and that was refreshing but heavily dressed for my liking. I also would like to deduct points because the menu is kind of confusing for what comes with what, at least at lunch, and we had to get a lot of help from the waiter. Over in the bakery there are lots of helpful staff. The orange cake was to die for. I wish I had gotten 7 pieces of it. The pistachio baklava was also delectable. read more

So I only at at the attached bakery for the 2nd time and it is so good. Every desert imaginable. Amazing display makes your mouth water. I ordered cake to go, then got ice cream cones. Bring your dollars, but worth the money. Nothing bad to say about anything. The attached restaurant was packed, even late so popular place. Lively bright atmosphere with friendly people. read more

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After hearing and reading about Tarpon Springs and the town's history as well as its reputation for serving up authentic Greek cuisine, my wife and I made plans for a date. It was quite a bit of a drive for us but at least the drive wasn't dull. Our friends visited TP and highly recommended Hellas. Located along the busy and touristy main drag of Dodecanese Blvd and just across from the historic sponge docks, Hellas restaurant has been a Tarpon Springs institution since the mid-80s. We were hopeful that a meal at Hellas would take us back to our trip to Athens and Santorini 10 years ago...and it delivered for the most part. We ordered hummus with pita as an appetizer. My wife then ordered the Hellas Gyro with a side of fries. After asking our server, Clay, to help me decide between the Pork Souvlaki and the Pork Kabob, he enthusiastically recommended the pork kabob so that's what I ordered. Their hummus was good...not a standout like we've had in other places. My wife liked her gyro, commenting how the meat was tender and flavorful. She appreciated how the tzatziki sauce wasn't overpowering. The fries were equally good. My pork kabob was delicious! That lemon flavor shined through in those tender cuts of pork ordered medium well. The rice pilaf with the peas imparted a sweet flavor that paired well with the meat. The kabobs were served with a wedge of roasted potato that was decent. It was also served with bread...oh how I wished it was served with pita instead! Good thing my wife shared the pita for her gyro with me...made sopping up that lemon flavor that much better. Lunch for 2 with tip came out to just under $69. Oh yeah, before we headed back home, we stopped by their bakery to take some sweets with us. Bought a loukoumi (Turkish delight aka lokum), pistachio baklava and a boureko (custard pie baked in phyllo dough). We thought the baked items were just OK. The lokum paled in comparison to Turkish delights we sampled at Haci Bekir in Istanbul. read more

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We went in for dinner and accidentally recreated a Greek feast worthy of Mount Olympus: apps, entrees, and nine desserts. Yes, nine. Somewhere, Dionysus is proud. Pro Tip: Never challenge a Greek menu unless you're ready for a culinary odyssey. read more

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I have always wanted to try Hellas. It is an iconic Sponge Docks restaurant. It is the epitome of the Greek experience!! When you walk in the door you know exactly what your eating experience will be. Amazing authentic Greek cuisine! The decor is beautifully traditional blue and white! Our server may not have been Greek and from Minnesota but he was FANTASTIC! Make sure you save room for all the delectable desserts at the attached bakery!! Please do not miss this gem!! read more

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