Kallimarmaro

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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