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A fairy tale you can eat in: this Psirri cafe buries a neoclassical house in themed decor, from the dragon on its roof to the beanstalk climbing through its floors.
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Decoration is the main event here, and the cake is served inside it. Little Kook fills a two storey neoclassical building in Psirri and spills across the street under a canopy of umbrellas. The whole place is rebuilt several times a year around a new theme, and staff serve in costume to match.
A large dragon sits permanently on the roof, and inside a beanstalk climbs through the ceiling between the floors. Around those fixtures everything changes: Halloween and Christmas arrive on schedule, while spring and summer themes have included Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, the circus and pirates.
It is one of the most photographed cafe interiors in Athens, and taking photos inside is part of the ritual, for paying customers.
Come to wander first and order second. Take in the window displays and the decorated frontage along Karaiskaki and Pittaki streets before you go in.
Every room, staircase and corner carries the current theme, down to the bathrooms. A Christmas visit and a summer visit are effectively two different cafes at the same address.
Cakes are the headline: tall, cream heavy creations in portions big enough for two to share. Hot chocolates arrive piled with whipped cream and sauces, sometimes with a whole doughnut balanced on top.
Alongside the cakes are crepes, pancakes and waffles. There are coffees, lemonades, cocktails and sangria for anyone skipping the sugar, plus one or two savory crepes. Vegan choice exists but is thin, usually a cake plus drinks.
Expect a premium on ordinary Athens prices: you are paying for the set as much as the slice. Treat it as an occasion rather than a daily coffee stop.
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Ancient Agora of AthensThis demo page rearranges the Zaila library page for Little Kook into short parts, with the key facts up top and each photo placed next to the words it belongs with. The detail is still here, including the story and the practical notes. Use the breadcrumb at the top, the links in the text, and the nearby places above to browse out of this page and back in again.