Exceptionally good spanakopita (spinach pie) and other pies at this neighbourhood bakery – it's the breakfast go-to for many locals. Fills all your cream-puff needs too.
There's a second one nearby in Mets, across from the Odeon Cafe.
Athens
Exceptionally good spanakopita (spinach pie) and other pies at this neighbourhood bakery – it's the breakfast go-to for many locals. Fills all your cream-puff needs too.
There's a second one nearby in Mets, across from the Odeon Cafe.
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