They say it's pastries but we all know better, this is Greek so it's custard, vanilla slice Greek style, it is chocolate, it is Baklava, Bougatsa, Floyeres, Revani, Pasteli it is strong coffee; it is wonderful in every way and it is probably not good for you in any way except that it makes you feel good and stop thinking. How can you think when you are shovelling this sort of luxury into your mouth?
I used to live just up the road and I was very careful not to stop in every day to buy a little treat, and I was fascinated to know that you could organise cooking classes, but I deliberately didn't look into it because all those gorgeous young Greek men, and what they usually turn into... I didn't want to go there. Not that there's anything wrong with being a big fellow, it's just not my destiny.
I also have to say most of the actual ingredients are very good for you, walnut, semolina, honey, even Chocolate Loukoumi has rose water or rose syrup in it, and that's considered good for you by some ancient Greeks... So I shouldn't make it sound as if the food is not good for you; it's just not good for me.
But if you want to treat yourself or someone who deserves a treat, this is not the worst thing you can do - stop and buy a selection of gorgeous delicacies from this authentic traditional Greek pastries shop. Or bring them there and have a coffee outside with a yummy plate. Probably nicer at home, because the outdoor seating is right by the bus stop on Henley Beach road, hardly a scenic view unless you like that sort of thing. read more