418251 Thu Jul 05 19:25:52 -0700 2007 17 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 2722946 Went to Athens Bakery this past week for the first time in a long time. Naturally I ordered those little fried dough balls that are in a syrup...sprinkled with cinnamon. Not sure why I only ordered 6 and not a dozen...YUMMY. Does anyone know what Im referring too? Has anyone ordered anything else from this bakery... Thu Jul 05 19:25:53 -0700 2007 44524 domesticgodess 1 2722977 Loukoumades. Thu Jul 05 19:37:20 -0700 2007 2722946 11053 thenurse 1 2723033 The Galaktoboureko (a semolina custard, made with their house-made phyllo pastry) is good too. Gotta like those Loukoumades though. They're like the ultimate gourmet timbit! And, if you ever need fresh phyllo dough for home baking, they sell it... Thu Jul 05 20:00:29 -0700 2007 2722946 98805 cybergod 2 2723049 I think the Indian version is the ultimate timbit... Gulab Jamun. Thu Jul 05 20:12:17 -0700 2007 2723033 11053 thenurse 3 2723525 I love both -- in fact, had some loukoumades from Athens Bakery just last night. Loukoumades are far lighter than gulab jamun. Just try eating a dozen gulab jamun in one go! Fri Jul 06 03:38:58 -0700 2007 2723049 48857 estragon 3 2723600 I agree with this completely... Gulab Jamun are heavenly! Fri Jul 06 05:26:49 -0700 2007 2723049 75881 vorpal 1 2723928 and the best part athen's is nut free - so if yuo have friends and family who have a nut allergy you can feel good about bringing these home. I also like to get the spinach and cheese pies. Fri Jul 06 07:47:31 -0700 2007 2722946 16210 shana 1 2724269 arz has this fantastic persian version that's not as ball like and more crispy.. it kind of looks like one of those ikea pegs with the ridges. anyhow, it's got saffron in it and it's just so fantastic. Fri Jul 06 09:20:33 -0700 2007 2722946 10634 pinstripeprincess 2 2724527 so...where can I find good "gulab jamun"...? now I need to compare...LOL Fri Jul 06 10:32:47 -0700 2007 2724269 44524 domesticgodess 3 2724591 You can usually find it at any Indian Restaurant or sweets place. If you go to the buffet at Mahar (Gerrard St) you can eat as many as you desire! fd Fri Jul 06 10:50:40 -0700 2007 2724527 41175 foodyDudey 3 2724644 Same with the buffet at Little India, on Queen. Yum! Fri Jul 06 11:03:32 -0700 2007 2724527 48857 estragon 4 2725373 Hey domestic godess, you should also try them from Select Bakery at Donlands and O'Connor....a little bit off the beaten track but just as good, perhaps even better than Athens. Fri Jul 06 14:24:40 -0700 2007 2724644 100701 millygirl 3 2725694 I'd recommend walking through the Indian Bazaar and stopping at a few sweet shops to buy a couple from each. Bring home and compare! They can be quite different and you're bound to find one that suits your personal palate. I like mine cold and soft with hints of cardamom and rose essence. Yum! Fri Jul 06 16:05:50 -0700 2007 2724527 75881 vorpal 1 2730852 Their spanokopita is excellent - we regularly buy a whole, unbaked pie for a quick, vegetarian mid-week meal at home. Sun Jul 08 20:40:55 -0700 2007 2722946 30652 gogol 2 2740239 Hey gogol, are you referring to Athens or Select? Wed Jul 11 12:19:42 -0700 2007 2730852 100701 millygirl 3 2784072 Athens - it's not on the menu board but you can get an uncooked pie to go. I think it's $10...they'll even give you a small cheat sheet with cooking instructions if you ask. Wed Jul 25 19:52:51 -0700 2007 2740239 30652 gogol 4 2788780 The baclava at Select is heavenly! The one dipped slightly in chocolate is the best. Fri Jul 27 08:27:14 -0700 2007 2784072 14721 Tara9000 1 2787691 There is also an Athens on Victoria Park between the 401 and Sheppard. It's in a most unlikely place... a strip mall on the east side of the street across from Enbridge. Same Athens quality, same wares, but you can actually find parking! The bougatsa is my favourite. Thu Jul 26 18:25:23 -0700 2007 2722946 42231 courgette