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Désiré
Kolonaki since 1962
A Kolonaki patisserie since 1962, baking French classics and Greek sweets on the premises.
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About Désiré
Désiré has made pastries on Dimokritou Street since 1962, when it was founded by the Lazaridis family, Greeks from Alexandria. It is one of the few traditional shops still baking in a workshop on the premises, and it keeps the old French style alongside Greek favourites: Saint-Honoré, éclairs, chestnut tartlets and trays of petits fours. The small salon is warm and unhurried, with coffee served all day. Our advice: take a Saint-Honoré at the table, and a box of petits fours makes a lovely gift.
Our take
- Baking on the premises since 1962
- French classics meet Greek sweets
- Open every day until late evening
- Address
- Dimokritou 6, Athens 106 71
Kolonaki, Athens - Phone
- +30 210 363 2333
- Website
- desire.com.gr
- @desire_patisserie_
- Price guide
- € (cafés price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Désiré before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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