Karen K.
Yelp
I am in love with desserts in Greek Town.
Ever since my friend's work place moved to The Danforth, I started venturing around the area for cheap eats. Early on, I discovered Athens, and I fell in love.
I've tried quite a bit here. Usually, I get a dozen loukamades, a custard dessert, a spinach pie, and a custard pie.
For the pies, the filling is abundant, enveloped by a thin, flaky crust. The contrast in textures and flavours between the sweet/savoury filling and the slightly sweet, buttery crust is what I think keeps it interesting. I appreciate how the custard pie isn't overly sweet as well, provided that you opt out of the additional toppings the staff offers upon serving you. As for the spinach pie, it's mouthwatering, albeit a little heavy. It's probably the best spinach pie I've had in Toronto! This is my family's favourite and it is pretty fail-proof if you're looking for something to bring back home for others.
Additionally, the custard pie is on point if you've got a massive sweet tooth like me. It's a moist custard cake doused in honey. You also have the option of adding cinnamon to it, which I recommend to add another dimension to the flavour palette. Yes, it is very sweet, and as such, some people might not like it. I, on the other hand, adore this cake because of its moist texture and because of how the flavour of the custard still cuts through the heavy dose of honey.
Lastly, the loukamades are a great resource for parties. It's only a little over 3 bucks for a dozen, so buying in bulk while on a budget is very possible. They look like donut holes/timbits marinated in honey. They are soft, sticky, and sweet. My mom really loves them, especially with cinnamon sprinkled on top. However, some people, like my bf, find it a bit too oily and sweet for their liking. Even I can't take more than two in a sitting before the oil and honey gets to me. Nevertheless, I'm sure at least the majority of your party will like them. Just make sure you serve them with a glass of water, milk, tea, or coffee (avoid sweet drinks).
There's a lot to love here at Athens from the savoury desserts to the cheap price point to the mouthwatering spinach pie. I would say the only negative point would be that they only accept cash and debit. Hopefully they'll add credit as a payment option one day. Then, I'd be visiting every day!