The trend for vegan products has been developing for some years now, with more and more consumers looking to all corners of the Greek capital for tasty products without raw animal materials.
Vegan sweets have evolved to such an extent in Athens that more and more bakeries and pastry shops offer gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan creations on their menus.
Here are four of the best that can be found in the Greek capital.
1. «Holy Llama»
Holy Llama first opened in an alley in Ymittos and immediately gained the favour of the Athenians. It was one of the first vegan bakeries and pastry shops.
The store on Kydonion Street operates only for takeaway, while the main location is on Nikis Street.
In a space that exudes tranquillity and combines an urban element with a French bistro, you can enjoy brunch, pastries and sweets, such as croissants.
Finally, the shop focuses on sustainability and has a water refill corner for your reusable bottle.
Info: Nikis 23, Syntagma, Tel: 210 3318913 | Kydonia St. 8, Imittou
2. Little Bear
Little Bear is an exclusively vegan bakery located in Piraeus. The store offers sweets such as cakes and pastries made with fresh ingredients and modern techniques.
For savoury options, Little Bear makes pies of the day, puff pastry, and even a burger with a meat substitute. They also serve organic fair-trade coffee.
Info: 14 El. Venizelou Street, Piraeus, tel. 210 4136988
3. Little Darling
This is the definition of a cute bakery, with a small window at the front filled with fresh creations.
The owner studied biology and then confectionery, and since she became vegan, she has realised that she wants to make recipes that she will primarily enjoy.
At Little Darling, the owner uses no refined sugar, white flour, or gluten products but agave, maple, rice flour, oat flour, and other raw ingredients.
Info: 119 Ethnarchou Makariou, Argiroupoli, tel. 2111182145
4. Eri Bakes Vegan
Eri Karakousi is a self-taught pastry chef who promotes her creations on social media. She started this project because she does DIY catering and makes vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Her creations include banana bread, birthday cakes decorated with edible flowers, fruits, danishes, cinnamon rolls and pies she makes, such as cherry pie.
Info: Facebook: Eri Bakes Vegan, Instagram: @eribakesvegan
Despina Baraki is a columnist for Cantina. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos.
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