Gioras, the oldest working Bakery on Mykonos island

Established in the 18th century, Gioras Bakery is the oldest operational bakery on Mykonos Island and the most ancient wood-fired bakery in the Cyclades. It has remained within the Vamvakourides family for over two hundred years.

Set in the gorgeous Myconian lane of Ignatiou Basiliou, when you first lay eyes on this little gem, you would assume it leads you to a traditional island home. However, as you approach the premises, the wonderful aromas give away the fact that this is a bakery—and one that needs to be visited when you are on this popular Cycladic aisle!

The oven is still fired by scrub and wood. Every day this oven produces true peasants bread and rusks, As well as the biscuits and holiday breads of Easter and Christmas.

The freshly baked goods, including bread, biscuits, pies, and pastries, are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack at any time of the day!

The interior of Gioras's bakery is rustic and old school, with white Cycladic walls and exposed wooden beams. As you pass through the entrance, renovated in 2015, to include a small café style option, you will walk straight through to the most important part of the bakery, where all the kneading and preparation is done.

The wood-fired oven is still in its original state, and every day, the bakers prepare their fresh artisan bread, rusks, biscuits, and other goodies, which are loved by locals and international visitors.

Cloe Papaioannou and her husband George Vamvakouris, who inherited his bread-making skills from his grandfather, are dedicated to keeping their family bread-making tradition alive and this historical shop open.

 

If you are planning on heading to Mykonos anytime soon, make sure you make your way to Gioras and enjoy a Freddo Cappuccino or a traditional Greek coffee. Be sure to taste as many of their delicious homemade biscuits and famous baklava as you can while you are at it!