Since 1987, this Greek icon has gained devotees for its crisp, syrupy loukoumades and baklava. Its cakes are pure artistry, from vintage numbers with pastel piping to elaborate creations that imitate handbags, cartoon characters and more.
Nikos Quality Cakes offers some of the best and most authentic Greek sweets in Melbourne. But anyone desiring a relaxing cake-eating experience should be fairly warned: the deliciousness of Nikos’ fare is a fact that’s well known to the crowds that flock there on a regular basis.
Though excellent panini, eggs and coffee are on offer, it’s still the baked goods that the hordes are there for. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the paradoxically crisp and syrupy loukoumades, frangipane-flavoured shortbread or custard kourabiethes. For the savoury-minded, try a cheese pita or spanakopita.
And one last thing: don’t leave without a perfect lemon galaktoboureko.
