XARA – The legend of Patision
In today’s Athens, few now make appointments at pastry shops. The golden age of pastry shops may have come to an end, but at this pastry shop you will not be denied an invitation … In which pastry shop? Where else? Of course, in historical Xara.
Sourtouka Jela visits the famous pastry shop as she loves it from a young age!!!! “Xara” has been established in the city as one of its most enduring values, coolest corners, as a place where the consumption of sweets has become a ritual.
“Xara” opened in 1969, from then on things changed in the history of sweet – ice cream and Athens as a whole.
“Xara” came and brought its ice cream to Patission Street and enchanted not only the residents around the main street of Patission, but also people coming from different places just to taste its exquisite flavors. The magic of “Xara” is that it manages and maintains unchanged over time most of the elements in both its flavors and space. Modern touches are minimal.
The only successful recipe of “Hara” is its civic ice cream, the wide variety of flavors, with sepia glass walls, the tables on the sidewalk, its special lighting, the salmon walls, and the specials of “Xara” are the mirrors. coconut palms. If anyone has not visited the “Xara” I think it’s time to see the pastry shop reminiscent of a time machine !!
The name of the pastry shop “Xara” came from the block of flats located right next to it. The shop is now operated by the family of the owner, who according to history came from Smyrna to Athens after the persecution of 1922 and transferred the recipes for mackerel and ice cream in her shoes.
Do not be deterred by the appearance of the pastry shop or its decoration and the old-fashioned brand. “Xara” is a landmark for the city, since for over 4 decades it has been a top destination for all who know good pastries.
There are two famous “Xara” specialties: civic ice cream with ice cream and Chicago ice cream. #Sourtouka Jela here learned what true civic ice cream is with ice cream and real ice cream Chicago. So you can easily guess what her order for #sourtoukes was, which cost € 10.60.
All portions, as shown in the photos, are brave. Strong ice cream players will appreciate “Xara”, while for the more modest it is time to share the treat.
The Chicago ice cream is garnished with whipped cream, grated almonds, the classic biscuit on top and always on a metal saucer, resembling a real chocolate volcano. This is sweet to chocolate addicts.
The polished ekmek with kaymaki ice cream respectively dazzled us with its sweetness, while the syrup turned it off. The refreshing ice cream balls, topped with sour cherry syrup, cool and reduce its excessive sweetness. Its quantity is brave, but you don’t want to leave it in the middle.
The choices are not only limited to the above two sweets, but also to delicious chocolate soufflés plain or with ice cream, delicious caramel pies, unpasteurized pastes (most famously named “Xara”) as well as baking desserts such as pure milk. Dare to cakes and profiteroles.
DO NOT FORGET !!!! all sweets are made with fine and pure ingredients.
Cold and at the same time romantic atmosphere on the pavement of the pastry shop, strong flavors and friendly people: one night at “Xara” is never enough. This!!!!
Stay Tuned !! I love you !!!
Address: Patission (October 28) 339
Phone: +30 210 228 7266
Hours: 09.00 until late at midnight (includes delivery)
