Hellas Cakes

Great find in Richmond for brunch and cakes. Affordable. Lovely staff. Plenty of seating. Can improve on brunch variety though. 4.5 stars ☺️

I came in rushed to organise catering for a meeting in about 2 hours. I needed to organise coffee, cakes, drinks and sandwiches. Amy and her team made it look easy. Took the stress away, asked the right questions and even walked it 500m down the road at two different times. First the coffee order and then lunch. The bonus is food is fresh, healthy and the deserts are amazing. Try the baclava! This is a palace with right combination of service and food. Love it!

Not bad but not great. The coffee is too weak for my liking and the hazelnut slice is reminiscent of something you would get in Ikea. That's not a bad thing necessarily, Ikea desserts hit the spot when you need a sugar fix.

This was the first time ever. A huge variety. Staff was quite friendly.

Not a bad spot for a coffee, hidden away just enough that you aren't fighting for a table

Best chocolate baklava I've ever eaten for one. Secondly, the staff were so friendly and accomodating. Finally, all the items we ordered off the menu, trust me we ordered a lot, were all awesome!! Loved it, will be back, again, and again.

Fantastic place, friendliest staff, amazing food!!!

I can certainly vouch for the coffee and the staff. Totally friendly, helpful and all their love goes into the coffee.... The desserts look incredible and on my next visit I will be making a purchase of the finest looking fare...

Hellas looks new, but that's just the revamp. Started by Greek migrants, Hellas has been cooking up Greek pastries at the end of Lennox St for over 50 years. For the longest time, I remember Hellas being a dusty (small) shopfront, mostly obscured by a frilly doily curtain. They were only open at odd, seemingly random hours. So I'd only get to visit when my passing and they being open was coincidental. Inside would be a warm, saccharine honey smell. Along with a stunning array of Greek pastries. I'm a big fan of the Baklava, but there are many, many more. The semolina slice often gets a look in. Now Hellas has expanded, engulfing the double-front to become a full cafe. Fortunately the sweet smell and pastries remain. In addition is a quite respectable cafe menu. You'll find your usual eggs, but also a lot of Greek and Greek-inspired variations. Cured Salmon, Spanakopita and the like. So why four stars? They definitely get +1 for free wifi and great service.. But it's a small, but important item. I'm simply not a fan of their coffee. It's not bad, just not to my taste. It's your robust "stand your spoon in it" or "drop a cube of sugar in it and watch it melt" style off coffee (to my arabica palette anyway). Definitely the place to go if you're ever in the mood for a delicious, honey, sesame sugar rush.

Such a fan of the authentic European cookies, especially the Kourabiedes!! They are so light, airy and out of this world delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try the baklava next time!

The best thing about Hellas Cakes is their sweet treats: Greek shortbreads, baklava and more. So delicious and super affordable too! The shortbreads are the perfect size to have with a cup of tea or coffee. And speaking of coffee, I must admit I am not a major fan of their brews. But, you can always order tea instead (although it is in bag form rather than loose leaf). I've only had breakfast here once, many moons ago, so don't feel qualified to provide a comment on that. Service is friendly enough and if it's warm and sunny, the outdoor tables on the street are a lovely spot to while away a morning or afternoon over a newspaper or magazine. Otherwise, head in for takeaway sweet treats to take to your next dinner party - everyone will be impressed!

We had breakfast here for a few days in a row because the coffee was great and the food was lovely, the staff were happy and friendly!

Beautiful little shop, lovely staff, solid coffee, and the best spanikopita I've had since moving to Melbourne.

Hellas is known for their sweet treats. Amazing cakes you can eat in or take away. However I go for lunch and anything you order is outstanding. Today was pulled pork tacos. They were light, super fresh and tangy. Delicious