Glyfada’s must-try vegan food and dessert spots
A renowned plant-based restaurant and two must-visit patisseries offering irresistible vegan food and desserts in Glyfada, Athens.
- 27/11/2024
In recent years, vegan culture has become part of our daily lives, and even if someone doesn’t feel ready to part with all kinds of animal products forever, they can easily visit a vegan spot to try something different. Located in the southern suburbs of Athens, Glyfada offers plenty of options for vegan food and desserts, which is why we present you with the places worth visiting and the standout dishes.
Yi
The first Greek restaurant with a vegan-raw focus is located in Glyfada, and it is a planet full of different flavors worth discovering. It has already been around for nine years, and its stylish and comfortable space has welcomed foodies from the south (and beyond) who aren’t necessarily vegan but swear by its refreshing and revitalizing smoothies, unique desserts, and, of course, the main dishes that will make you want to try them every chance you get. Behind their success lies excellent raw materials and unique handling techniques, as well as imaginative recipes. It’s worth noting that they make their own “cheeses,” breads, and even the wraps they use.
As for what to try, definitely choose a velvety soup, such as the spicy curry cream with cashew milk, a variety of dried vegetables, yellow curry, and homemade coconut yogurt, or the porcini cream with caramelized and fresh agaricus, porcini, and cashew cream. Don’t forget to order a dish with noodles and, of course, one of the unique wraps. Especially with the Greek wraps filled with vegetables, mushrooms, oregano oil, and tzatziki made from homemade plant-based yogurt, you’ll feel like you’re eating a real (but also vegan) souvlaki.
YI | Gr. Lampraki 69, Glyfada | Tel: 210 9648512
Yum guilt free
While it may not be a purely vegan spot, Yum Guilt Free certainly deserves a place on the list of vegan options in Glyfada. In this tiny pastry shop you will find several vegan choices. To give you a general idea, the philosophy of Yum Guilt Free and its creator, Liza Vavouris, is to allow you to enjoy sweets every day without ever regretting it. How is this possible? By offering them in their “purest” form, without sugar, eggs, or animal dairy. Here, you will find bars and energy balls, tarts, semifreddo, cookies, brownies, logs, donuts, cakes, truffles, and many other delightful treats that you won’t believe are sugar-free.
Of course, to be absolutely sure you’ve made a vegan choice, ask them which sweets do not contain honey—they have several options, so you won’t be disappointed. If you want a specific recommendation from us, be sure to try the ultra-chocolatey, vegan, and raw chocolate brownie with walnuts and dark chocolate, with no added sugar.
Yum Guilt Free | Xenofondos 40, Glyfada | Tel: 210 9613374
The Cakers
Another sweet spot in Glyfada that may not be exclusively vegan, but is one of the first places we think of when looking for vegan desserts in the area. The Cakers is a pastry shop known for offering the real “American cake” experience in the city, but here you will also find plenty of vegan options. Try the highly interesting and delicious vegan fruit tart with forest fruit jam or the refined apple pie with fresh fruit. Of course, you can’t miss their fluffy vegan muffins. Whether you prefer chocolate or carrot, you are sure to enjoy them. If you lean more towards cookies, note that you will find vegan options like soft cookies and cinnamon twists, and of course, we can’t forget the vegan soft-serve ice cream from The Cakers, which is made with almond milk and is sugar-free, so you can enjoy it without any guilt.
The Cakers | Xenofondos 23, Glyfada | Tel: 213 0341273