Greek Pie Lexicon

Ελληνικός Καφές

Greek Coffee

Pronunciation: e-li-ni-KOS ka-FES

Literal: Greek coffee

A strong, unfiltered coffee brewed slowly in a traditional briki pot, served with its fine grounds and a glass of cold water.

Σπανακόπιτα

Spinach Pie

Pronunciation: spa-na-KO-pi-ta

Literal: spinach pie

A traditional Greek pie made with layers of handmade phyllo dough filled with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs.

Γαλακτομπούρεκο

Custard Pastry

Pronunciation: ga-lak-to-BOU-re-ko

Literal: milk pastry

A beloved Greek dessert of creamy semolina custard baked between layers of golden phyllo pastry, soaked in fragrant lemon syrup.

Σπανακοτυρόπιτα

Spinach Feta Pie

Pronunciation: spa-na-ko-ti-RO-pi-ta

Literal: spinach cheese pie

A richer take on the classic spinach pie — layers of handmade phyllo filled with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs.

Μανιταρόπιτα

Mushroom Pie

Pronunciation: ma-ni-ta-RO-pi-ta

Literal: mushroom pie

A hearty vegan pie filled with earthy mushrooms, leek, and fragrant herbs, wrapped in crispy handmade phyllo.

Τρίγωνα

Trigona — Cream Filled Cones

Pronunciation: TREE-go-na

Literal: triangles

Famous from Panorama, Thessaloniki — crispy phyllo cones filled with silky vanilla pastry cream. A beloved Greek street pastry.

Τυρόπιτα

Cheese Pie

Pronunciation: ti-RO-pi-ta

Literal: cheese pie

A classic Greek pie filled with a rich blend of feta and soft cheeses, wrapped in layers of crispy handmade phyllo dough.

Τσουρέκι

Tsoureki — Sweet Bread (750g)

Pronunciation: tsou-REH-ki

Literal: sweet braided bread

A traditional Greek brioche-style bread, soft and pillowy, scented with mastic and mahlab spices. A staple of Greek celebrations.

Κουρού

Short Crust Cheese Pie

Pronunciation: kou-ROU

Literal: short crust

A traditional Greek cheese pastry made with a buttery short crust dough, filled with a savory cheese blend and topped with sesame seeds.

Τσουρέκι

Tsoureki Chocolate Filled

Pronunciation: tsou-REH-ki

Literal: sweet braided bread

The beloved Greek sweet bread with a rich chocolate filling — soft, aromatic, and indulgent.

Freddo Espresso

Pronunciation: FRE-do es-PRE-so

Literal: cold espresso

A staple of Greek coffee culture — double espresso shaken vigorously with ice until frothy and cold.

Freddo Cappuccino

Pronunciation: FRE-do ka-pou-TSEE-no

Literal: cold cappuccino

Greece's iconic iced cappuccino — shaken espresso over ice, crowned with cold frothed milk.

Τσάι του βουνού

Greek Mountain Tea

Pronunciation: TSAI tou va-NOU

Literal: mountain tea

A herbal infusion made from Sideritis (ironwort), grown wild in the mountains of Greece. Naturally caffeine-free with a warm, floral taste.