Thessaloniki has a serious sweet tooth! The city’s dessert scene mixes traditional Middle Eastern influences with local Northern Greek creations, creating a pastry paradise that locals and visitors can’t resist. From world-famous traditional treats to modern cookie creations, here are three spots that’ll satisfy any sugar craving. (And yes, we know bougatsa deserves its own spotlight. Stay tuned for that 👀)
This is non-negotiable, Trigona Elenidis is a must-visit with over 60 years of sweet-making tradition. Their world-renowned Trigono Panoramatos earned a spot in Taste Atlas’s top 5 pastries worldwide, and honestly, we’re not surprised!
This crispy, buttery triangular phyllo pastry is pure magic: soaked in sweet syrup and filled with heavenly custard. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of crispy texture and creamy filling that has kept locals coming back for generations.
halu!’s order: The trigono, obviously! There’s a reason it’s world-famous.
This newer addition to our sweet scene has quickly become a favorite for anyone craving freshly baked New York style cookie perfection with a creative twist. Every cookie comes out warm from the oven, and beyond the classics, they’re constantly experimenting with exciting new flavors.
Their monthly cookie highlights keep things interesting. This month’s mango coconut special has us literally counting down the days! All creations come from Eleni’s passionate vision to make her mark on Thessaloniki’s vibrant food scene, and she’s definitely succeeding.
halu!’s order: The peanut butter jelly cookie paired with their incredible brownie cream cheese. Trust us on this combo!
When you’re a dedicated cheesecake lover, having an entire store devoted to your passion feels like a dream come true. Cheesecake & Co. delivers exactly that, with friendly staff who genuinely love helping you navigate their impressive selection.
From classic New York style to adventurous flavors like raspberry lime, tiramisu caramel, salted caramel, and white chocolate pistachio, they’ve got every cheesecake craving covered. It’s cheesecake lovers serving cheesecake enthusiasts, which is basically the perfect match.
halu!’s order: The rich Basque cheesecake plus their tangy-sweet raspberry lime.
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