Serano Greek Pastry

Vancouver


You'll find it impossible to pass this small, old-school Greek bakery where the aromas call like a siren song. Step inside and temptation increases exponentially. The shiny spanakopitas are fantastic, but this family run joint is really all about retro cakes and pastries: the cream-filled korne makes the art of smiling and eating at the same time suddenly seem easy.

Located in the heart of a historic Greek enclave in Kits, you'll find several other apposite restaurants and grocery stores to explore nearby, including Parthenon, a large food-tastic store that's relocated to a swish new spot across the street from its original location.


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