Pâtisserie Afroditi

"There’s a lot to love inside this flourishing Park Ex bakery that’s been open since 1971. Large traditional loaves and the Greek cheeses, honeys, and jams to spread on them are all part of the charm. The real stars, though, are the freshly made spanakopita in two forms—one with filo, sold in squares, and one hand pie-style with a doughy crust. Sweets lovers should check out the various types of baklava, the melomakarona honey and walnut cookies, and their fruit-topped, white icing French-style cakes. If you want to grab a seat and eat-in, there are a few tables by the front window." - Ivy Lerner-Frank

"Afroditi, a Park-Ex fixture since 1971, consistently produces cakes such as red velvet, Ferrero Rocher, and nougatine that are appropriate for every occasion, including a birthday party. While there, grab some Greek pastries — savoury and sweet — for the ride home." - Valerie Silva

"Afroditi has been a Parc-Ex staple for baked goods, both savoury and sweet, since 1971. While often looked to for lavishly decorated cakes, any given visit provides a bevy of festive baked goods —koulourakia, melomakarona, baklava, vasilopita — or year-round choices like peinirli, aboat-shaped pizza." - JP Karwacki

"Afroditi is a Montreal mainstay for its vast selection of Greek pastries. Expect plenty of phyllo-wrapped sweet and savoury treats, and don’t miss out on the baklava: some of the best in the city." - Valerie Silva, Mallory Frayn

"One of the city’s oldest Greek bakeries is still churning out bread, cookies, spanakopita, and more from its Parc-Ex hub, although with reduced hours (call ahead if you’re planning to go early or late)." - Tim Forster