Blé is a classic French-style boulangerie with contemporary patisserie creations on offer at two outlets. The treats here are capable of bending the will of even the staunchest weight-watcher; the colors, textures and shapes alone will draw you in. Admit defeat and try the caramelized Belgian chocolate with Madagascar vanilla or the meringue balls with mango glaze.

For a cup of coffee and a sweet, we recommend the romantic Sugar Angel, which calls out to passersby with its seductive cake-filled display window. Sit down and enjoy a slice of red velvet cake, or try Copabanana cake made with chocolate mousse, caramel and banana. If you’re not that hungry, opt for a simple cup of java with a delicious butter biscuit. The bakery also specializes in custom-made cakes, which you can design together with pastry chef Angeliki Meimari.

Another great establishment, Choureal, is the result of the synergy between biologist Aliki and chemical engineer Miles, who created what is basically a choux boutique. They bake fresh choux every hour of the day and make their profiterole on the spot, using either cream or their own ice cream along with different types of chocolate for the sauce. Try, too, the chocolate éclairs or the Paris-Brest stuffed with cream.