Imagine tiny golden balls of fried dough, crispy on the outside and soft within, generously soaked in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed walnuts—that’s loukoumades.
These bite-sized delights date back to ancient Greece, where they were served to winners of the Olympic Games as “honey tokens.” Today, they remain one of the most beloved street sweets in Greece. You can find loukoumades stands at festivals, seaside promenades, and even trendy dessert bars in Athens and Thessaloniki. Some modern versions are filled with chocolate or topped with ice cream, but the traditional honey and cinnamon combo remains unbeatable.
