Bougatsa Giannis — Restaurant in Municipality of Thessaloniki

Bougatsa Giannis is a true Thessaloniki institution—if you’re craving authentic bougatsa, this is the place to go. Located at 106 Mitropoleos Street, just steps from the White Tower, it has been delighting locals and visitors since 1996.

Their hand-made phyllo is legendary—airy, flaky, and incredibly fresh. From classic creamy custard to savory fillings like cheese, spinach, and even their famous bougatsa with Merenda, every bite is a delicious testament to tradition. Fans line up daily—locals know it’s worth the wait.

The atmosphere adds to the charm: warm, friendly service and a cozy, neighborhood feel make it more than just a bite—it’s always the perfect spot to start or...

With a very basic atmosphere; this is a eat-and-go place even in a city where people linger over food. They specialize in one thing that they make very well, the famous "bougatza" of Northern Greece, a kind of puff pastry with various fillings, the famous one being custard. (Others are cheese, minced meat, spinach and ham). You can pile on many kinds of toppings, but a combination that everyone seems to eat is custard bougatza ("krema") with a carton of chocolate milk. The most important thing is that you get bougatzas fresh out of the oven, so much so that you can burn your tongue, which is difficult to achieve...

Looking for a sweet breakfast or sultry one? Look no further and go to Giannis. A must if you are in Thessaloniki. Bougatsa is a delicacy for the senses, the most typical one made from cream, with sprinkled cinnamon and sugar, and it is delicious. They cut it for you on the spot while it is still warm, and you can eat it there, or for takeaway. The price is fantastic, as the quality is. I had a cream bougatsa for breakfast and asked for a spinach bougatsa and feta bougatsa for takeaway, which I ate for lunch. The locals recommended Giannis Bougatsa and I am happy they did. I am a gourmet eater and I was greatly...