Estrella ★ 4.4
Estrella became a local phenomenon with its bougatsa croissant, a cream-filled phyllo hybrid that sells out by 10am most mornings. The full brunch menu runs until 3pm and the espresso is well above average. Book ahead or arrive early.
Location
Address: Pavlou Mela 42, Thessaloniki 546 22
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Donkey Garden ★ 4.1
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The Garden Bar ★ 4.0
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Ypsilon ★ 4.5
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Trigona Elenidis Panorama ★ 4.5
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Bantis Bougatsa ★ 4.5
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