Athens Pastries

Toronto, Canada

4.6

Open now

20 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+1 416-463-5144
Website:
athenspastries.com
Address:
509 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4K 1P5
Greektown, Riverdale
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
270 ftLogan Avenue
860 ftChester Avenue
990 ftChester
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepted Cards
None
Good For
Dessert
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Toronto) 10:01 AM Thursday, May 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

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20 reviews of Athens Pastries

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Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
This is a staple pastries place. If you are a regular here, you know exactly what you’re getting. It’s pretty much the same every time, and the same is good and consistent. I love the honey balls, and both spinach and meat pies are equally as good, so it makes it hard to decide what you want when you come in. A few years ago, the staff was friendly, but as of recently, not really that kind. At first I thought okay, this place is pretty good but recently, I went to London Ontario to a place called Covenant market, and there was a spinach pie I bought from a place called Hot Oven, and mother have mercy, that place takes the cake, it melts in your mouth, but considering that I live in Toronto… this will give me a good fix.
Place rating: 4
Santa Clara, CA
Them honey balls (Loukoumades) are soooo addicting! Right when you bite into them a gush of liquid comes out! (in a good way). I think they would be even better if they were warm/​hot. Went to Athens Pastries twice because they were so good and both were cold. I guess that’s how they’re served. Cash only!
Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
The Honey balls (Loukoumades) are the sweetest thing I’ve ever tasted and so amazing it hurts. We got them takeout so I can’t rate the place on service, décor or anything like that but OMG, it was 3.50 for 12 Honeyballs so 7 for 24 and and 14 $ for 48… (I think I did the math right…) GO GO GO GO. They are delicious and so worth it.
Place rating: 3
Scarborough, Canada
My companions and I visited for loukamades. Unfortunately (fortunately) Athens Pastries was out. We opted for the Galaktoboureko. A traditional Greek dessert made with a custard in a crispy phyllo pastry shell. The custard was not too sweet. the phyllo pastry shell was somewhat flaky. Great for sharing! Overall, it was a good bite!
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
This is one of my favourite place. Athens has good reputations for pies and their pies are very good. Their prices are good. You can have a cup of coffee and a good size piece of pie just for around $ 5.00. The atmosphere is good and their services are good. Their coffee is also very good. I like to hang out there.
Place rating: 5
Buffalo, NY
I always stop here when I’m in Greektown for spanikopita, tyropita, and loukamades. Don’t know what they are? Delicious, that’s all you need to know. There may be better places in the area, but these are definitely great. And I think it’s a very good price for them — not too pricey at all.
Definitely visit this place! Efharisto!
Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
Came here the first time today after walking by previously.
I think I’ve been here before during the taste of the danforth a few years back.
Had the spinach pie, very nice and was warm. Each slice is $ 3.75 plus taxes.
Four different types of pies: spinach, meat (ground beef), cheese (feta) and custard.
I got the spinach and meat (going to try it later).
Honey balls are 12 for $ 3.50
They keep heating up pies so, yep the ones on display are probably fresh!
Place rating: 5
Brampton, Canada
Ahhhh! Delicious! Loukoumades are fantastic! Better than any homemade ones friends and family have shared with me. Cheese pies are great too.
Staff are pleasant but snarky if you don’t know what to order.
Cash only! Bank across the street!
This location is very fresh compared to Victoria park!
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Perfect spot to stop by after a meal for some loukoumades and Greek coffee. The honey balls are delicious and excellent for sharing. The service is quick and super friendly. They’ve also got various pies like spinach, cheese and custard. I really like the fact that they are open til 11pm. You can’t go wrong with this place!
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Best loukoumades. They burst with honey when you bite in to the crispy outter layer. $ 3.50 for a dozen is so reasonable. I always find the service fast & efficient.
Place rating: 4
Ottawa, Canada
Delicious Spanikopita and Lokomades. Considered one of the top Greek pastry restos in TO. Come enjoy a light snack and a Greek (aka Turkish) coffee.
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
The loukoumades here are so good! I think around $ 3 for approx. a dozen, which is more than reasonable. They go heavy on the honey but I’m really not complaining here. Friendly people and quality products!
Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
Athens Pastries has well-​priced spanakopita that’s flaky, tasty, and cut up into bite-​sized pieces. However, I admit that I’ve always wondered why it’s a bit flat. The only thing that would make it better would be more fillings.
The loukomades are tasty, but they hit hard with the honey. I recommend sharing them with a few friends, because after eating two, I just can’t eat them anymore.
A sweet little café, and an authentically Greek spot on the ever-​changing Danforth.
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
I’ve had two things from here; their honey balls (loukoumades) and the spinach pie (spanakopita). I am never disappointed. If I lived any closer to this place, I’m pretty sure I’d be about 10x heavier, and my wallet would be 10x more thin. If I could marry food, undoubtedly I would put a ring on those loukoumades. I am both happy and concerned that they opened a new location at Toronto East General Hospital — being a volunteer there, the new, easy access to these honey balls may prove to be an actual danger to my health (but at least I’ll be at the hospital already).
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Those honeyballs are like crack. I had one and ended up eating a dozen.
A guest brought them to our place as a hostess gift. I didn’t get around to eating them until 2 days later. I popped them into the microwave for 10 seconds and they tasted soft and de-​li-​cious.
I’m addicted now.
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Delicious Greek desserts!
If you have a sweet tooth try the honey glazed custard pastry ($ 4) or the Loukoumathes (honey balls). They also have a savory version of the custard pastry (custard pie) — sweet custard sandwiched between buttery phyllo flakes.
Tips:
Cash only!
Difficult to find street parking on Danforth, although several Green P lots nearby.
Place rating: 4
Erin, Canada
Excellent Greek deserts!
Almost as good as Grandma (Yiayia) used to make.
The Loukoumades are the best, soft and full of syrup, their always fresh!
I would recommend going for some dessert here after eating your lunch or dinner at another restaurant.
If you want good desserts you need to go to a dessert place and this one is it!
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Simply irresistible ! ;)
So delicious, so tasty, so fresh!!! Both locations I have been to have been amazing: Danforth and the Beaches location.
The Galaktoboureko is my favourite and I get it every time! Always incredibly tasting! YUM
Place rating: 5
Schaumburg, IL
I had my first taste of loukoumades here, and I think I know what heaven is like. Very sweet, warm, and succulent. I made the doofus mistake of biting into one, which resulted in honey squirting all over my shirt. That’s when my friend informed me that I should eat them whole. Having a sweet burst of honey in my mouth is far more enjoyable than all over my shirt, that’s for sure.
The shop itself is very clean and welcoming, and the staff couldn’t be more friendly. Cash only!
Looking forward to returning here when I come back to Toronto!
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Come on, you know you want to laugh when you hear the phrase «Honey Balls».
Love this place. There’s always Greek spoken at the cash register or in the small eating area in the back, always the crunch crunch sound of flaky pastries being sliced into little bite sized pieces, and, yes, honey balls.
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My favourite easy meal: get some amaze Spanakopita to go, bring it home, and serve it with a salad. Dinner is done, simple, wholesome, and delicious.
My favourite easy crowd-​pleasing appetizer: box of sliced Spanakopita to go, arrange them attractively on a plate. They are snack-​a-​liously addictive.
Also, you can get sprinkled chocolate or cinnamon of your honey balls.
Makes you smile.