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- Our bakery picks at a glanceA dash means no priced menu is published.
- NicosiaHonest Bread, at 146B Athalassas Avenue, is an artisan bakery built around sourdough.
- LimassolNomad Bread & Coffee has cafés on Gladstonos Street in the centre and on Profiti Ilias Street in Germasogeia.
- LarnacaStoArtos, at 11 Faneromenis Street in the centre, bakes its pies and croissants every morning.
- Paphos and Ayia NapaFor eating out in the west, see our Paphos restaurant guide.
- What to order in a Cypriot bakeryKoulouri: a bread ring or loaf covered in sesame seeds, sometimes with nigella seeds.
- Practical tipsNeighbourhood bakeries open from about 06:00 or 07:00, and the best pies and loaves go first.
Quick answer
For sourdough in Cyprus, go to Honest Bread on Athalassas Avenue in Nicosia or Nomad Bread & Coffee in Limassol. For French bread and pastries, PAUL has five shops in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. For everyday Cypriot pies, koulouri and bread, try Ermis Bakery on Omonias Avenue in Limassol or StoArtos on Faneromenis Street in Larnaca, and for celebration cakes, Wilton Patisserie in Larnaca. Many bakeries open early, close on Sunday afternoons and sell their festive breads and sweets only in season, so pre-order at Easter and Christmas.
- Sourdough: Honest Bread in Nicosia and Nomad Bread & Coffee in Limassol, whose Germasogeia café opens daily from 07:00.
- French pastries: PAUL opened its fifth Cyprus shop in Old Nicosia in August 2026, with branches at Limassol Marina and in Larnaca.
- Cypriot bakery staples such as halloumi pies, koulouri and bougatsa cost about €2.40–€3.50 each (2026) at neighbourhood bakeries.
- Honest Bread in Nicosia is closed on Sunday and Monday, while Ermis, StoArtos and Wilton list hours every day.
- Order flaounes for Easter and melomakarona, kourabiedes and vasilopita for Christmas and New Year early.
A good bakery is one of the first things to find when you move to Cyprus. Cypriots buy bread, pies and a coffee from the bakery every morning, and most neighbourhoods have one that opens at dawn. Alongside the traditional fournos there is now a wave of sourdough bakeries and French patisseries. Below is our own pick across the main towns, from a halloumi pie on the way to work to a cake for a birthday, plus what to order and when to pre-order.
Our own picks, checked in November 2026. Opening days and hours change, especially in winter, so check before you go. Know a great place we've missed? Tell us.
Our bakery picks at a glance
| Bakery | Town | Known for | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Bread | Nicosia, Athalassas Avenue | Sourdough, brioche, sandwiches | — |
| PAUL | Nicosia, Limassol Marina, Larnaca | French bread, viennoiseries, café | — |
| Nomad Bread & Coffee | Limassol, Gladstonos and Germasogeia | Sourdough, specialty coffee | — |
| Ermis Bakery | Limassol, Omonias Avenue | Cypriot pies, koulouri, bread | € |
| StoArtos Coffee Bakery | Larnaca, Faneromenis Street | Pies and croissants baked each morning | € |
| Wilton Patisserie | Larnaca, Giannou Kranidioti | Cakes, choux, Greek pastries | €€ |
A dash means no priced menu is published.
Nicosia
Honest Bread: sourdough on Athalassas Avenue
Honest Bread, at 146B Athalassas Avenue, is an artisan bakery built around sourdough. Alongside the loaves there are brioche buns, hot and cold sandwiches, pastries, coffee and kombucha, so it doubles as a breakfast stop. It opens Tuesday to Friday from about 07:45 to 17:45 and on Saturday morning until about 13:30, and it is closed on Sunday and Monday. Go early on Saturday for the best choice. Phone 22 496697; it also delivers through Wolt.
PAUL: French bakery, three shops in Nicosia
PAUL, the French bakery and patisserie chain, opened its fifth Cyprus shop in August 2026 in Old Nicosia, near Famagusta Gate, in the building that used to house the Bastione restaurant. Its other Nicosia shops are on Zena Kanther Street and at the Mall of Cyprus. Come for baguettes, croissants and pastries, or stay for the café menu, which runs from brunch to dinner; the old-town branch also serves cocktails. The same shops are at Limassol Marina and Metropolis Mall in Larnaca.
Limassol
Nomad Bread & Coffee: sourdough with good espresso
Nomad Bread & Coffee has cafés on Gladstonos Street in the centre and on Profiti Ilias Street in Germasogeia. The bakery side is known for its sourdough, and the cafés serve breakfast and lunch with specialty coffee. The Germasogeia café opens every day from 07:00 to 20:00, handy for a weekend loaf in the tourist area. Instagram: @nomad.germasogia. There is more on its coffee in our specialty coffee guide.
Ermis Bakery: the everyday Cypriot bakery
Ermis, at 29A Omonias Avenue, is the kind of all-day bakery every Cypriot neighbourhood relies on. The counter has savoury pies (olive, halloumi, spinach, sausage, cheese and potato), bougatsa, koulouri and croissants, a range of breads from traditional village loaves to sourdough and multigrain, and a patisserie with syrup sweets. It lists hours from 07:00 to 21:00 every day, so it works for a Sunday too.
For PAUL's Limassol branch, head to Limassol Marina. Our Limassol old town guide has more on the neighbourhood bakeries and cafés in the centre.
Larnaca
StoArtos Coffee Bakery: pies baked every morning
StoArtos, at 11 Faneromenis Street in the centre, bakes its pies and croissants every morning. It is a cheap and cheerful breakfast stop: on its 2026 delivery menu a traditional cheese pie was about €2.50, a tomato and olive koulouri about €2.60 and a praline croissant about €2.40. It lists hours from 08:00 to 20:00 every day.
Wilton Patisserie: cakes for celebrations
Wilton, at 17 Giannou Kranidioti Street, is a patisserie for birthdays and visits: whole and individual cakes, cake logs, choux pastries, tea cakes and Greek pastries such as pourekia and baklava, with vegan and fasting options and ice cream in summer. On its 2026 menu a 16 cm chocolate cake was about €19 and a box of 15 choux about €16.40. It opens daily from about 07:45 to 19:45; call 24 667700 to order a cake for a set day.
PAUL's Larnaca shop is at Metropolis Mall. For restaurants in town, see where to eat in Larnaca.
Paphos and Ayia Napa
For eating out in the west, see our Paphos restaurant guide.
What to order in a Cypriot bakery
- Koulouri: a bread ring or loaf covered in sesame seeds, sometimes with nigella seeds. The classic breakfast with a coffee.
- Halloumopitta, eliopitta and tyropitta: halloumi, olive and cheese pies. Eliopitta, with olives, onion and mint, is also eaten during Lent.
- Bougatsa: filo pastry with custard or cheese, served warm and dusted with sugar and cinnamon.
- Village bread: a large, dense loaf, often with sesame. Many bakeries slice it for you on request.
- Pourekia and baklava: filo pastries soaked in syrup, sold by weight.
- Flaounes: the cheese, egg and raisin pastries baked for Easter, on sale from Lent. See our guide to Easter in Cyprus.
- Melomakarona and kourabiedes: honey-walnut biscuits and almond shortbread for Christmas, followed by the vasilopita cake for New Year.
Our guide to traditional Cypriot desserts covers the sweet side in more detail.
Practical tips
Go early
Neighbourhood bakeries open from about 06:00 or 07:00, and the best pies and loaves go first. Sourdough bakeries often bake a fixed number of loaves, so go before mid-morning, especially on Saturday.
Sundays and holidays
Many bakeries shorten their hours on Sunday, and some close on Sunday and Monday. On public holidays, check before you go; around Easter and Christmas, queues are long, so pre-order flaounes, cakes and vasilopita a week ahead.
Bread from the supermarket and the market
Supermarkets have in-store bakery counters, but a neighbourhood bakery usually has fresher village bread and pies. Municipal markets are another good source: the Limassol Agora has a traditional bakery among its shops, and the Nicosia Central Municipal Market, open daily, has stalls selling homemade bread. Our guide to the best markets in Cyprus has the details.
Buying by weight
Sweets such as baklava, kourabiedes and melomakarona are usually sold by the kilo. Ask for a mixed box if you are visiting someone; it is the classic gift to bring to a Cypriot home.
Allergies
Traditional bakeries handle flour, sesame and nuts all day. If you are coeliac, ask about gluten-free items and cross-contamination before you buy.
Delivery
Several of the bakeries above deliver through the main apps; see our guide to food delivery in Cyprus.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy good sourdough bread in Cyprus?
In Nicosia, Honest Bread on Athalassas Avenue bakes a range of sourdough loaves and is closed on Sunday and Monday. In Limassol, Nomad Bread & Coffee is known for its sourdough and has cafés on Gladstonos Street and in Germasogeia. Many traditional bakeries now sell a sourdough loaf too.
Where can I find French pastries and croissants in Cyprus?
PAUL, the French bakery chain, has shops in Nicosia (Zena Kanther Street, the Mall of Cyprus and Old Nicosia), at Limassol Marina and at Metropolis Mall in Larnaca.
What should I try in a Cypriot bakery?
Start with koulouri, the sesame bread ring, and a halloumi or olive pie (halloumopitta or eliopitta). Bougatsa, a filo pie with custard or cheese, is a good breakfast, and at Easter look for flaounes, the cheese and raisin pastries.
Where can I order a celebration cake in Larnaca?
Wilton Patisserie on Giannou Kranidioti Street sells whole cakes, cake logs and choux pastries; in 2026 a 16 cm chocolate cake was about €19. Call ahead to order a cake for a set day.
Are bakeries open on Sundays in Cyprus?
Many are, but often for shorter hours, and some close completely. Honest Bread closes on Sunday and Monday, while Ermis in Limassol, StoArtos in Larnaca and Wilton in Larnaca list hours every day. Check before a Sunday trip.
Useful links
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- CBN – French bakery chain Paul opens its doors at new Old Nicosia location (28 August 2026)
- CBN – Paul is expanding with a new location in Nicosia (4 August 2026)
- Wolt – Honest Bread Bakery, Nicosia (menu and hours, November 2026)
- European Coffee Trip – Nomad Germasogia, Limassol (updated October 2026)
- Wolt – Ermis Bakery Omonias, Limassol (menu and hours, November 2026)
- Wolt – Wilton Patisserie, Larnaca (menu and hours, November 2026)
- Wolt – StoArtos Coffee Bakery, Larnaca (menu and hours, November 2026)
