Where are the best ice cream shops in Athens?
Although ice cream is a popular dessert throughout the year, in summer it is “a must”; especially when you stroll along the streets of summery Athens, ice cream is what you need to have a refreshing break of pleasure. The city of Athens hides incredible places with the most delicious and authentic ice cream recipes that will surely become your favorite hangouts.
Solo Gelato
Solo Gelato is not just another ice cream shop. It is the place where its owner, Nikos Christogeorgos, prepares traditional ice creams using pure and fresh ingredients, following his grandfather’s recipes dating from 1951. The incredible taste and quality of Solo Gelato ice creams gave this firm the 1st place in the Pan-European Ice Cream Championship, held in Berlin in 2012; that´s why Solo Gelato is one of the best ice cream shops in Athens. Its top flavors are the traditional kaimaki with salepi and Chios mastic and the Sicilian pistachio.
Address: Andrea Papandreou 44, Chalandri
Kokkion
Kokkion will convince you that the deliciousness and quality of an ice cream depend on simple flavors. Vassilis Papamatthaiou, a confectioner and owner, is responsible for the special flavors of Kokkion ice creams in the center of Athens, which enchant its customers from the first spoonful. Kokkion combines raw materials from around the world, including fresh cow’s milk produced locally in northern Greece and high-quality French chocolate. Among the rich variety of delicious flavors, you will try tangerine ice cream with ginger, apricot with rosemary and authentic bitter chocolate.
Address: Protogenous 2, Monastiraki
Le Greche
Le Greche is a small gelateria, famous throughout Athens. In this place in the heart of the city, you will taste Italian quality ice cream perfectly matched with Greek traditional products. The owner studied the art of ice cream in Italy and managed to turn Le Greche into the ultimate ice cream shop in Athens. The variety of ice creams is combined with exquisite pure ingredients from our country, such as Cretan cheese and Kalamata figs, perfectly matched in a cone with authentic Italian flavours.
Address: Mitropoleos 16A, Syntagma
Morris Brown
The two Morris Brown ice cream shops know how to serve authentic ice cream thanks to their owners who studied the art of making ice cream in Bologna. Having offered more than 500 flavors to this day, it does not stop surprising its fanatical customers with new ice cream flavors and cool sorbets; thats why Morris Brown is, after all, one of the best ice cream shops in Athens. Do not forget to try the new entry, a warm brioche with praline filling and of course the ice cream of your choice.
Address: 4 Ascension Square, Vrilissia / 11 Iroon Polytechniou Square, Nea Penteli
“Chara”
When we talk about tradition in the art of ice cream, then the legendary “Chara” pastry shop on Patision Street wins the first place. Since 1969 “Chara” has been one of the sweetest corners in the center of Athens. The “Ekmek” and “Chicago” ice creams, which are still served in a metal saucer, like in the old days, garnished with whipped cream, grated almond and biscuit, stand out, being everyone´s favourite ice creams.
Address: Patision 339, Ano Patissia
Zuccherino
Since 1988, Zuccherino has been making Athenians´ lives sweeter thanks to its handmade ice creams and sweets. In its modern premises, gelato experts create incredible numerous ice cream flavors which even the most determined customers have a hard time choosing. All ice creams are made with pure ingredients, without preservatives and unnecessary calories. Customers´ favorite flavors are Chocolate Death, Caprice and Bueno.
Address: 48 Proteos ki Sirinon – 41 Agios Alexandrou ki Naiadon, Paleo Faliro/ 12 May 2nd, Nea Smyrni
