Exploramum

"It has a yummy sweet syrup and honey and walnuts are a big part of the taste. I really like them – but make no mistake, they do not taste like an American donut. Explorason gave it a try, but he is not a fan of nuts, so I got his too – lucky for me!"

Valerie Lugonja

"Krinos opened in 1922, still makes traditional loukoumades by hand and is the oldest louloimades shop in Athens, famous for this traditional fried Greek specialty drenched in a honey-citrus syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon."

Sheena Southam

"One of the most popular sweet treats is loukoumades- the origins of these deep fried dough balls can be traced back to 776BC where they were presented to the winners of the first Olympic Games. The best place to sample them is at Krinos, a heritage restaurant which has been frying up these Greek doughnuts for over 100 years."

Lauren Aloise

"The Best Bites in Athens: Loukoumades at Krinos - I sampled loukoumades at two different places in Athens, but the ones highlighted on our food tour were truly exceptional."

Marlynn Jayme Schotland

"Next on my Athens food tour, we popped into the always busy Krinos. Here, I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet treat known as loukoumades. These Greek donuts are deep-fried, and drizzled with honey & cinnamon."

Christina Xenos

"Your go-to place in Athens for traditional loukoumades is also the oldest: Krinos (Aiolou 87), which started frying them in 1922. Ask for a plate freshly fried, and when you bite into the crunchy, light, sweet goodness sprinkled with cinnamon, they will melt in your mouth."

Chrysoula Manika

"Krinos is a traditional sweet shop that serves the best loukoumades in town since 1923. Loukoumades are little yeast risen puffs that are deep-fried until golden brown and then drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon."

Scandinavian Traveler Magazine

"Loukoumades, the Greek donuts, is a traditional dessert worth trying. One of the best places to taste them is Krinos: based in a historical building downtown and open since 1923, here you can order loukoumades with honey syrup and cinnamon or in its modern version, topped with hazelnut praline."

Daryl and Mindi Hirsch

"A relative baby dating back to 1923, Krinos is the place to eat loukoumades in Athens. The centrally located shop is nothing fancy and feels like a cafeteria. But at Krinos, it’s all about loukoumades. Reminiscent of American donuts, these loukoumades are simple rounds of dough soaked in orange blossom honey and topped with cinnamon."

Why Athens

"It was their loukoumades that ultimately captured the hearts of Athenians. Today you can enjoy these Greek style doughnuts, that are made in front of you as you place your order. Most prefer the traditional way, with honey syrup, cinnamon and crushed nuts. It’s a privilege to not only taste a bit of old Athens but to do so in one of its original cafeterias that brought so much pleasure to this city and its citizens of the 20th century."