The tradition of the lukum was brought by refugees from the island of Chios in 1822 and has been incorporated into local traditions. Today, Syros is famous for its loukoums all over the country and the craftsman Korres is surely the best known of the island's producers. You will find Turkish delight, of course, in a variety of flavours, including the classic rose, but also a delicious bergamot and other varieties. We also recommend the halvatopittes, a kind of nougat which will make excellent gifts to bring back.

A large choice of traditional Greek yoghurts, plain, with fresh fruit, with honey, for a gourmet, original and refreshing break. Made from cow's milk, goat's milk or sheep's milk, light or creamy, taste the authentic and traditional Greek yogurt. Dip your spoon into the pots of glika tou koutaliou, these candied fruits in a light sugar syrup to flavor your yogurt. Beyond the classics, you can also refresh yourself with a tangerine or chocolate flavoured yoghurt smoothie.

The best ice creams and sorbets in town, prepared with fresh cow or goat milk and seasonal fruit! To have an ice cream, a Cretan baklava-style dessert, a delicious lightning bolt filled with vanilla ice cream, a fruit tart, drink an orangeade or an excellent coffee, here is a shady terrace, frequented by locals and Greek visitors but unknown to tourists. There is a second address at 51 Palaiologou Street, near the Rimondi Fountain, in the old part of Rethymnon.

The famous bakery of Mr. Vasilis Kormoranos was one of the first in the village. On its small outdoor terrace you can enjoy good home-made pastries, but also, just next door and opposite, in the second room, a large choice of small menus for lunch or dinner. In a charming little alleyway, you can discover all the authenticity of the old towns of Crete. Feeling a little hungry? Try the sfakia pie, a cheese cake filled with honey covered in dripping honey and served hot as you like... a delight!

A good address if you have a little slack.

This café-pâtisserie is an institution founded by Michalis Tsivrinis (the other name of the place), a refugee from Smyrna, in the 1950s. After him, his son and then his apprentice continued to make typical pastries from Asia Minor and Kos, according to the rules of the art. In the morning, you will see the locals stop for coffee and a bougatsa filled with cream and sprinkled with cinnamon or honey: a breakfast ritual that we advise you to follow religiously. Not to mention the almond baklava, a must.

This bakery is the aroma of the surrounding area: let yourself be guided to it for typical Patmos cookies, various puff pastries (savory or sweet), doughnuts and other delicious preparations. Of course, you'll also find freshly baked bread and a few cakes. On hot days, opt for ice cream. A delicious option for a bite to eat with the horizon in view, and to get away from it all in high season: picnic in the less-visited corners of Chora, taking your time to enjoy the peace and quiet, while treating your taste buds.

A cosy pastry shop facing the sea that offers all kinds of traditional Greek cakes: kataifi (with cream and angel hair), orange or nut cakes... You can also have a breakfast with pancakes and fresh orange juice. Or succumb to a delicious milkshake! The menu is quite extensive, offering meals at any time of the day, both savoury and sweet, mostly home-made. Great service, great view of the Fiskardo harbour. A bit expensive, but the site and the menu are well worth it!

Frozen Greek yoghurt has become very popular in Athens in recent years. Less calories than ice, refreshing and delicious, try that of Yogurt Stories, accompanied by honey carefully chosen by the owners, or candied fruits coming from all over Greece (figs, raisins, cherries, etc.).

Excellent smoothies and cold cafés also.

Of course, it is a little far from the city centre, but it is here that you will find the treasures of the women's cooperative of the village of Apollonia. If you don't have the time or opportunity to go to the village, you will have to make a little effort to visit this bakery where the best traditional Rhodes pastries are baked: melekouni (made with sesame seeds, thyme honey, almonds and orange peels) or local nougat, mandolatas. Homemade jam lovers will also be delighted.

It is an institution in the village: this pastry shop is known for its homemade millefeuilles, usually prepared with caramel. People come here during the day to rest on the small terrace and taste one of the famous desserts offered with a good coffee. Beware, however: the portions are more than generous, which will delight the greedy but may disgust others. A piece of advice: start by sharing, before recommending, it's safer! Family and relaxed atmosphere.

This family-run patisserie sells Kalymnos specialties, including a galaktoboureko that has made the place famous for decades. Admittedly, this "milk cake" made with phyllo pastry sheets and custard is not exclusive to the culinary traditions of Kalymnos, but the Kalymniotes have their own traditional recipe. This is the place to try it. It is often accompanied by a scoop of ice cream and drizzled with syrup or honey. You can also try the excellent baklava prepared on site.

You will find this Italian glacier on the main road leading to Hochlaka beach, next to the Trehantiri tavern. Homemade and traditional, the ice creams are a delight and refresh the palates a little on hot summer evenings. The entire Italian community meets there in the evening after dinner, a sign of the quality of the products on offer here. We stroll through the cool streets of Skala at night, with a cone in our hands, and all the memories of childhood come back. Andrea, the friendly owner, is on the scene.

This pastry shop is an unmissable feature of the port of Agia Marina: you won't be able to miss it. Above all, don't deprive yourself of a gourmet break worthy of the name, by opting either for traditional pastries full of honey, or for more contemporary creations that give pride of place to chocolate based preparations. Among the traditional recipes, you can taste Leros' specialities, including patsavouropita, the local version of a yoghurt pie. Feel free to have coffee on the terrace tables: it's a real pleasure!

This ice cream parlour makes the best Italian-style ice cream in Rhodes, prepared daily to the highest standards. Located opposite the Nea Agora bus stop, you can enjoy an artisanal ice cream while waiting for the bus, and cool off on hot days. The young, dynamic team uses organic products, especially milk, and seasonal fruit whenever possible: the flavors change regularly. Given its success, a branch is due to open in Athens: the capital also wants its share of gelato punto !

Nikos Koukiassas is the best glacier in Mykonos: its original creations, which use local produce as much as possible. You will find all the classic ice-cream classic Italian, but also unique proposals such as kopanisti cheese or beet. You can also taste the few salty pastries and snacks to fall on the ground. 

This pleasant bakery, the hub of local life, also serves as a café, with a few shady tables overlooking the harbor. People come here all day long to watch the world go by and the boats come and go. As well as the traditional coffee and bread, the menu includes homemade puff pastries, including good spanakopites with spinach for a savory snack, and delicious bougatses with custard for a sweet version. Early in the morning, take a look in the kitchen to see the day's delights in the making.

Located behind the Diagoras Stadium in the new city, this glacier has been an institution since its foundation by Ibrahim Sarri Hasan in the 1970s. This farmer first became known for his milk after the civil war, before inventing his first ice cream recipe. Quickly, he developed his know-how and flavours and opened this shop in 1974. Since then, her grandchildren have been running the company, but people still come here to enjoy creamy ice cream. The vanilla fragrance, certainly the simplest, is also the most famous.

Look no further, you have just discovered a gourmet's paradise! Maria prepares daily delicacies here: from cheesecake to mylopita (apple pie) and galatobouriko (milk cream puff pastry), everything is prepared to perfection. You can also have an espresso, a chocolate, or an ice cream. As for souvenirs to bring back, you will be spoilt for choice with many traditional pasta and candy options. It's definitely worth a try! A tasty and unmissable address in Kythera!

A great place to eat on the go or to buy homemade pies, quiches and other traditional pastries. This small establishment has everything to please: you can choose your pita or a pastry in the window on the advice of a smiling owner. If you're lucky (especially at lunchtime), you can sit on the small terrace for a tasty breakfast or snack. If not, take away for a picnic out of town! Bonus: the bakery offers vegan recipes, which is quite rare in Greece!