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Nestled deep in Parc Extension, Afroditi Bakery is THE go-to Greek bakery in Montreal and usually known only among local Parc Extensioners. I really hope that changes because this is truly one of the best, cleanest and most unique pastry shops in Montreal and well within most people's budgets. This is not some
chi-chi-ka-ka-poo-poo snobby pastry shop when even asking a simple question to the servers earns you an iced-cold glare.
Rather, think of warm, sweet Greek aunties baking some great stuff up and wanting to feed you silly with all their goodness because they think you're too skinny and need fattening up. That's just the service alone. The pastry selection and baked goods selection is amazing and their Black Forest cake is a must.
Keep in mind that Greek, Turkish and Arab baklava varieties are NOT all the same and vary from region to region. That said, the homemade baklava selection here is, quite simply , probably one of the best you'll come across in Montreal and possibly outside of Greece.
With a beautiful stained glass ceiling, highlighting the baked goods, serene but elegant vibe and a few seats if you want to sit down for a coffee break, going to Afroditi is a joy for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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