A brand new spot for lovers of Greece and all things sweet has just opened in the city centre. Tucked away on Rue Genistre, Glykó —which means “sweet” in Greek—offers chocolatey bites made with nuts, a whole array of different nuts, dried fruits, and of course, the much-loved Greek coffee (freddo or otherwise), all served with passion by Greek baristas. A little taste of Greece, right here in Luxembourg City.
A flavour gallery
Last Saturday alone, the baristas brewed over 600 coffees, and since opening, more than 1,000 “panorama” pastries— Glykó’s house speciality—have already been snapped up.
“I didn’t expect such a warm welcome, but I’m delighted,” says co-founder Dimitrios Fistas. “We’ve had lots of Greeks come through the door, but also people of all nationalities, including Luxembourgers. We’re really passionate about sharing Glykó with as many people as possible.”
Dimitrios, together with Rodolfos Maslias, Eleni Foteinea (President of the Greek community in Luxembourg), and Minas Athanasiou, wanted to bring a slice of Greece to Luxembourg. “We’ve handpicked only the very best products, which we import directly from various regions of Greece to make sure our customers experience the finest of what we have to offer,” Dimitrios explains.
Already a seasoned restaurateur and nightclub owner back in Greece, Dimitrios first came to Luxembourg to visit his son, who works as a lawyer in the city. “It didn’t take me long to realise there was space here for a 100% Greek shop.”
He patiently waited for the right moment—and the right partners—before launching Glykó, now open in a quiet side street just off the bustling Grand-Rue.
Chocolate bites, nuts and dried fruit
Decorated in calming tones of blue and beige, the interior is both soothing and appetising. Guests can sit along the window counter, out on the terrace, or at a long table near the baristas’ station to watch them work their magic. At the back, a cosy area with exposed stone walls and small round tables is perfect for a relaxed sweet break.
Right as you walk in, your eye is drawn to a display case brimming with bite-sized chocolate treats, each carefully wrapped in foil “to preserve the chocolate and keep them fresh,” explains one of the team.
You’ll find dark chocolate almond bites, truffles, baklava, nougat coated in rich dark chocolate and much more—something for every kind of sweet tooth.
Glass jars line the shelves, filled with a rainbow of dried fruits sourced directly from a Greek supplier. Alongside classics like banana, fig, and date, there are more unexpected delights like dried strawberries, goji berries, cantaloupe, and papaya. Our favourite? The dried sea buckthorn berries—tangy, moreish, and totally addictive.
As for nuts, there’s a wide selection: hazelnuts, pistachios, peanuts, cashews, salted and roasted almonds—but also fun flavours like BBQ cashews or lightly spiced macadamias.
“In Greece, nuts are a popular snack, but they’re also delicious with Greek yoghurt,” Dimitrios notes. And with all the fibre, plant protein and healthy fats they offer, there’s every reason to enjoy them guilt-free.
A Greek favourite: Panorama
Fans of honey and flaky phyllo pastry will fall for Glyko’s signature dessert, imported straight from Thessaloniki: the “panorama”.
It’s a triangle of crispy phyllo filled with rich custard cream. You’ll be licking your fingers clean. “We fill each triangle on-site, with fresh custard cream, using a piping bag,” Dimitrios adds with a smile.
And of course, coffee!
Glyko is perfect for a late breakfast (they open at 11am) or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up—but it’s also a paradise for coffee lovers.
Dimos, the head barista, and Nikolaos, both experts in the art of Greek coffee, are on hand to serve it however you like: traditional and bold, as a frappé, or ice-cold as a freddo.
“Freddo coffee is best enjoyed without sugar so you can really taste the coffee,” Dimos explains. Prefer something warm? He’ll make you a velvety cappuccino with just as much care.
Our top pick? A slice of tsoureki, a soft, sweet braided brioche traditionally eaten at Easter—but just as popular all year round—served with a freddo coffee. Heaven.
Sweet and savoury plans
Though Glyko has only been open for about ten days, Dimitrios is already thinking ahead. He’d love to expand the menu soon with Greek yoghurt bowls topped with fruit and nuts.
And his ambitions don’t stop there—he’s got plans to open a second location in Luxembourg as soon as the right space becomes available.
“With the second shop, I’d really like to showcase Greek savoury specialities,” he reveals.
During our visit, one Greek customer was thrilled to find such high-quality Greek products in Luxembourg—and even more delighted to feel “right at home” sitting down at Glyko with a coffee and a panorama. That’s happiness, Greek style.
