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AIAKEION Pastry Shop, Since 1958
If there is one place in Aegina that has connected its name with pistachios and the island’s sweet tradition, it is AIAKEION. Since 1958, the historic seaside pastry shop has been creating flavors that have become part of Aegina’s identity, combining tradition, quality and creativity.
For 68 years, the iconic café-pastry shop AIAKEION has been making history in Aegina. Since 1958, AIAKEION on the island’s waterfront has been a favorite meeting spot for everyone — from locals who adore it, to weekend travelers who always make a stop there, as well as important personalities of the island, including the famous painter Yiannis Moralis, who used to sit at its tables overlooking the harbor well into his old age and lovingly referred to AIAKEION as “his office.”
AIAKEION Pastry Shop: Desserts with History
Timeless and unforgettable, the famous desserts of this historic café made with the renowned Aegina pistachio and much more, have been synonymous with quality, pure ingredients and exceptional presentation for decades.
This is where the very first authentic “Fistákato” was born, the sweet treat that became a symbol of the island and gained such popularity that it traveled far beyond Aegina. Made with caramel, pistachio paste and whole Aegina pistachios, AIAKEION’s Fistákato remains one of the island’s most iconic flavors to this day.
Who hasn’t tried AIAKEION’s classic signature rolled pastries? Who hasn’t given in to moments of pure indulgence over a bowl of Chicago ice cream or Armenovil ice cream rare old-school flavors that are difficult to find nowadays, yet still proudly served here?
Every day, the display counters at AIAKEION fill with the aromas of freshly syrup-soaked desserts, traditional recipes and creations starring the famous Aegina pistachio. From the renowned pistachio pie to the warm pistachio profiterole topped with AIAKEION’s award-winning pistachio praline, every dessert is crafted with pure ingredients and decades of expertise.
The Award-Winning Modern Flavors of AIAKEION
Today, with the third generation carrying on the legacy, the pastry shop’s beloved classic flavors continue to evolve with deep respect for the family tradition. Their creations receive important national awards and continue writing the modern story of Aegina, proving that no visit to the island is complete without stopping by AIAKEION.
Among them is the four-times-awarded sugar-free pistachio cream, which received the Superior Taste Award 2021 from the International Taste Institute, Gold Quality distinction at the Mediterranean Taste Awards 2020, the Gold Award for Best New Product and the 1st Taste Award in the dry food category at EXPOTROF 2020. You should also try the equally celebrated pistachio cream made from premium Aegina pistachios, awarded the Bronze Award for Best New Product at EXPOTROF 2020 and the Silver Quality distinction at the Mediterranean Taste Awards 2020. We also highly recommend the chocolate pistachio cream and the Super Foods cream, made with seven nutritious nuts and honey.
A special place belongs, of course, to the award-winning pistachio ice cream, a flavor many describe as the best ice cream in Aegina. Handmade, rich and packed with authentic Aegina pistachios, it has become a true landmark flavor for every visitor to the island and an experience that is hard to forget.
And if you want to take a piece of Aegina home with you, AIAKEION offers a wide collection of award-winning packaged pistachio products: pralines, pistachio spreads, sweets and traditional delicacies that have stood out in international taste competitions and now travel all around the world.
Why Visit AIAKEION?
- For the gourmet pistachio ice cream, awarded in Brussels by the International Taste Institute with the Superior Taste Award 3 stars and an impressive score of 91.4%, a major international distinction not only for AIAKEION but also for the Greek Aegina pistachio itself.
- For the 8 different pistachio ice cream flavors you will hardly find anywhere else.
- For the unique pistachio desserts, such as the warm pistachio profiterole, the Pistachio Dream featuring three different pistachio textures, pistachio pralines and pistachio wafer rolls, as well as pistachio crepes, waffles and pancakes.
- For the packaged products you absolutely must take home before leaving Aegina: pistachio creams, Fistákato, Fistikini, mini baklava bites, wafer rolls, saragli and many more award-winning creations.
- For the impressive custom-made themed cakes for every occasion.
- For the authentic syrup desserts, such as Beirut sweets and the famous triangular baklava.
- For the Pistalicius! A drink as unique as its name: the ultimate combination of coffee and fine Aegina pistachio, one of a kind and available exclusively at AIAKEION.
- For its unique venue, the largest dedicated café-pastry shop in Aegina, with spacious seating areas ideal for large groups and families.
Breakfast, Brunch, Food & Drinks
Every hour of the day is the perfect time to visit AIAKEION. Here you can enjoy premium coffee varieties and traditional Greek coffee paired with Fistákato sweets, indulge in brunch with homemade pancakes and waffles, and discover ice cream flavors such as salted pistachio, “Perivola” and mocha, combinations that make you feel like you’re creating your own dessert while mixing the ice cream with your coffee.
Whether for a coffee by the sea or for the sweetest break of your vacation, AIAKEION has continued for decades to offer the most authentic taste of Aegina.
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