Trigona Elenidis Centre ★ 4.6
The central Thessaloniki branch of Elenidis on Tsimiski and Iktinou puts the trigona panoramatos within reach of anyone in the city centre. Family-friendly.
A multi-layer dessert of shredded wheat pastry soaked in sugar syrup, topped with cold custard cream, and finished with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Ekmek kataifi entered Thessaloniki's pastry shops via the Ottoman bakery tradition and was preserved by Greek Orthodox zacharoplasteia after 1912. The multiple-textured format with crisp pastry base, syrup-soaked layer, cold custard middle, and cream top requires more skill than any other Greek pastry.
4 editor picks for Ekmek Kataifi in Thessaloniki, ranked by editorial score. All Thessaloniki signature dishes · Ekmek Kataifi across every city.
Terkenlis 1948 ★ 4.5
Terkenlis founded by Stavros Terkenlis in 1948, the oldest shop sits at the corner of Tsimiski and Aristotelous and remains the most famous tsoureki source.
Charalampos Patisserie ★ 4.1
A Panorama institution for morning coffee and afternoon trigona with a view of the Thermaikos Gulf below. At Venizelou 26. Booking recommended.
Floros ★ 3.9
Floros on Mitropoleos is a neighbourhood-baker format serving the pedestrian zone: koulouri, cheese pie, spinach pie, and standard Greek pastries from 06:30.
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Thessaloniki Food Walking Tour : Smell, taste and feel
Discover the flavors of Thessaloniki on a guided food tour. Taste local delicacies, sip on ouzo or wine, and learn about the culinary history of the area.
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Cooking classes for Foodies, Discover Greek cuisine.
“Cooking classes for Foodies” are the best way to experience the Greek culinary treasures and learn about the local culture. A seminar from an approved culinary school.
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Thessaloniki: Authentic Greek Cooking Class
Learn to make authentic Greek dishes in a hands-on cooking class in Thessaloniki. Prepare dishes like dolmadakia, Greek salad, and moussaka, then enjoy your creations ...
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