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Krinos (since 1923)

Athens' oldest loukoumades shop on Aiolou — century-old family bakery frying Greek doughnuts since 1923.

OPENS 08:30
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Loukoumades

Small Greek doughnuts, fried to order, drenched in honey and cinnamon — the only order most regulars place.

Rizogalo

Classic Greek rice pudding — the alternative order.

Coffee

Classic Greek coffee or frappé — the chaser for a hot plate of loukoumades.

BEFORE YOU GO
  1. 01Aiolou 87 — easy to spot from the pedestrian flow
  2. 02Pay at the register first, hand your ticket to the counter — classic Greek system
  3. 03Loukoumades come hot; eat them in — paper cones go stale quickly
YOUR NOTE

Athens' most famous loukoumades shop, frying honey-drenched Greek donuts since 1922 — a beloved, old-school sweet stop near the Central Market.

SOURCES
  1. no venue site; Atlas Obscura/Instagram: Mon-Sat ~8:30-20:30, closed Sun · HOURS
  2. Atlas Obscura — Krinos century-old · HISTORY
  3. Instagram — Krinos Aiolou 87, since 1923 · SUMMARY
  4. Atlas Obscura — Krinos century-old · HISTORY
  5. Instagram — Krinos Aiolou 87, since 1923 · SUMMARY
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