Serano Greek Pastry

Bakery: Serano Greek Pastry
Address: 3185 W Broadway, Vancouver BC
Website: n/a
Style: Greek 
Price: $$

Serano Greek Pastry is most likely the destination for Greek pastries in Kitsilano. Small and well-established, Serano is old-school Greek bakery that focuses on various types of baklava and other syrupy, nut-filled filo pastries along with a small selection of slightly more pan-European cake slices and cookies. Though not a priority of mine, they also happen to make their own pita bread.

 Naturally, trying the baklava ($2.25/each) was a must. As opposed to other styles of baklava, Greek baklava tends to be soaked in honey syrup; in some cases, it's positively oozing and Serano certainly doesn't disappoint on that level with moist, juicy layers stuffed with a delicious nutty filling. Great texture that's neither too soggy nor too dry and great taste -- this is some good baklava!

Rating: ***1/2