Photo: Manos Chatzikonstantis

Bakeries are a neighbourhood staple in Athens, where packaged and processed slices and buns are frowned upon.

By Carolina Doriti

Takis

We bet you can't eat just one of these buns.

Photo: Manos Chatzikonstantis

Carb heaven.

Photo: Manos Chatzikonstantis

Pnyka

Mama Psomi

Warm loaves, hand-made pies, baked desserts, and more.

Photo: Manos Chatzikonstantis

A pile of sesame-coated koulouri.

Photo: Manos Chatzikonstantis

To Koulouri tou Psyrri

Lykavittos

Head to these bread experts with all your carby questions and needs.

Photo: Manos Chatzikonstantis