The second generation is carrying on a 30-year story, starring the art of bougatsa, top-quality ingredients, and the much-loved flavors we enjoy from morning till lunchtime. 30 years of passion, two generations of tradition Bougatsa Giannis is celebrating 30 years in business, and over that time it has earned its own spot in the everyday food habits of Thessaloniki. It’s a family business whose name has become synonymous with authentic bougatsa, great quality, and friendly se

A new foodie landmark on Pavlou Mela Street Since July 2026, downtown Thessaloniki has had an exciting new spot that’s rewriting the rules of modern street food. Right in the heart of the city, at 17 Pavlou Mela Street, Flambé is a fresh, creative venture that seamlessly blends fine dining with a polished, stylish look and feel. Behind Flambé is owner and chef Nikos Koukoudis. With a long and successful career in the food world, he also runs his own catering company in the Pi

Where Tradition Meets Modern Flavor No visit to Thessaloniki is complete without tasting its famous bougatsa and Bougatsa Doukas is one of the city's most beloved addresses for it. The story began in 1981 when Thanasis Poulios and Eleni Pouliou opened their first shop under the name Pita Alfa. More than four decades later three generations of the same family still work side by side keeping the original recipe alive while bringing fresh ideas to the counter every year. The Bes