The Family Bakery — Restaurant in Municipality of Thira

I had to give 5 star to all the other places we went to on the island, but this one was a miss.

It could be because I ordered the wrong thing. I liked the Greek coffee from coffee island so I wanted to grab another one from here, on the way to the airport. I threw the cup in the trash can after one sip. Instead of using the traditional pot, they use the steam wand, which makes the coffee so bitter and not flavorful. They seemed to have overcharged at the cashier as well (even more expensive than the real thing I got from coffee island). Many touristy places to that so I’m not surprised.

I did not try any pastry but Κουλουράδες Σαντορίνη’s was more visually appealing.

The place also had signs up for paid tours. I don’t like touristy places that much so this one will Niu on my...

You must stop at this bakery to try their orange cake. It is the best cake on Santorini, maybe in all of Greece. Buy at least two pieces. One to eat immediately, the other to take away as you will have a craving once you drive away. All kinds of cakes, pastries, pizza, candy, gelato, sandwiches, hot foods, all at a reasonable prices. Staff is very friendly and will happily answer all your questions and make recommendations for their offerings. Casual seating inside and on their patio. Walking distance to the town of Megalochori. I dream about their...

The bakery offers an assortment of many baked goods as well as warm food to take with you or eat on the spot. This makes it super practical. I take one star off because the cold Nescafé was horrible I don't think I've had good coffee in Santorini so far, sadly.

Also, the almond cake was soaked in syrup so it could be the technique for the cake but it's a sugar overload and not tasty for me.

The nice staff and the many options they offer at decent prices compensates for the bad coffee and the syrup infused cake though.

Other than these, I recommend...