WHAT ARE
LUKUMADES?
Basically, they are simple dough balls made with flour, dry yeast, water and starch, served warm with honey and cinnamon.
Simple and easy to make, lukumádes are very popular among children of all ages. Nowadays, they are served along with a cup of coffee, tea or chocolate in coffee shops or after a meal in taverns. People love to end a good meal, having lukumádes drizzled with pure honey and cinnamon as a dessert.
They are to die for
& so addictive
you just can’t stop
after eating the first!
History
LukumAdes are considered to be one of the oldest recorded pastries
(and desserts, for that matter) in the world – in fact, the ancient Greek poet Callimachus and philosopher Aristotle wrote about these bite-sized, fluffy fried-dough balls.
The triumphant winners of the first Olympic Games (776 B.C.) in ancient Greece were the ceremonious recipients of ‘charisi-i plaki’, or honey tokens. They had a round sharp shape like a disk and they offered them as a prize to the winners along with Kótinos, the olive tree wreath. This custom was established in honor of a humble baker who won the first running game.
Lukumádes have now been established as a dessert not only in Greece, but also in several other counties all over the world.
They can sometimes be offered in different shapes and have other names depending on the market they are found.
Our Story
LUKUMAΔΕΣ was the first shop to make its same-named historical dessert a global craze.
The brand which has been raising attention of most major international publications such as: New York Times, British Airways "High Life Magazine", KLM iFly as well as Prince’s of Wales Charles and his wife Camilla is ranked as Athens No. 1 dessert shop in Trip Advisor.
The first shop located in the hotspot of downtown Athens, on the corner of Eolou & Aghias Irinis Streets quickly became the most favorite and delicious spot in the city’s center.
It is a modern while nostalgic place bringing happiness and memorable moments to people of all ages.
The ‘must-try’ is the famous injected® lukumádes offered in different filling creams while also the classic ones, with honey & cinnamon.
options were recently introduced using Greek cheeses and other local delicacies -a nice appetizer for both lunch and dinner-.
Lastly, and supplement the menu and can perfectly match most flavours.
All of the creations are truly unique;the offer gets frequently updated with seasonal influences, taking advantage of the nature using the most fresh ingredients.
To re-invent lukumádes, one of the most historical desserts, by applying new techniques (while keeping the core traditional fundamentals), and win the “sweetest part of our clients’ hearts!”
Join our team!Our mission is to make lukumádes a top-of-head dessert crave in every single international market. We strive to build lifetime relationships with clients, suppliers and the greater food & beverage industry, seeking continuous creation, differentiation and cutting-edge innovation.
Values
We would like our products and overall shop experience to speak of our heritage, culture and values. All our people to work with dignity, reliability and respect towards our clients and the community.
- LUKUMAΔΕΣ was founded, opening its first flagship shop in the heart of the Athenian market.
- The brand already finds great appreciation, getting global media attention. New York Times, British Airways high life, KLM iFly and other press titles featuring LUKUMAΔΕΣ in “places-to-visit” articles.
- Introducing “The Canteen”, a three-wheeled food-truck catering cultural, private & corporate events while attending different festivals.
- LUKUMAΔΕΣ receives several awards for customer service, being ranked as Trip Advisor’s No. 1 dessert shop and within the top-20 restaurants (in the broader industry) of the entire city of Athens.
- Launch of savory using pure Greek products such as feta and mizithra cheese, olives, tomato and more.
- Prince of Wales Charles & Duchess of Cornwall Camilla visits LUKUMAΔΕΣ stating: “We are all Greeks” embracing his Greek ties.
- Creation of own gelato lab.
- LUKUMAΔΕΣ introduced its new brand identity and updated shop concept.
- Opening of the first mall shop in Athens (River West Open).
- Opening of the first airport shop (Athens International Airport), the first international shop in North Macedonia as well as two new shops in Attica region (Piraeus & Acropolis).