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Poseidon Bakery

629 9th Ave (bw W44/45th St)

Location

629 9th Ave (bw W44/45th St)

Phone

+1 (212) 757-6173

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/poseidonbakery/

Website

http://www.poseidonbakery.com/

Today

Open until 4:00 PM

Four generations of the same Greek family have perfected the ancient art of phyllo dough at this legendary bakery since 1923. Every morning, skilled hands roll paper-thin sheets to create flaky baklava, spinach-filled spanakopita, and honey-drizzled galaktoboureko that rival anything found in Athens. The small storefront overflows with authentic Greek pastries, where each bite transports you to a sun-drenched taverna overlooking the Aegean Sea. Celebrity chefs and Martha Stewart herself make pilgrimages here for the handmade phyllo that can't be replicated by machines.

Erik Piepenburg

This Greek bakery serves the most delicious tiropita: a flaky cheese pie made with ricotta, cream cheese, feta and a touch of mint. One cheese pie with a bowl of olives is my perfect lunch. I love that the business is so old school, they use an honest-to-god cash register. Poseidon has been in its 9th Avenue location since 1950, although the business started in 1923 — a true Hell’s Kitchen institution.

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Red Young

Say what’s up to Lili and Paul as you grab a few almond shortbread cookies and baklava for the road – trust me, you’ll never forget it.

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Michael Curry

This is what I mean when I talk about the neighborhood’s history. This family owned bakery has been operating for over a hundred years. You won’t find better baklava, spanakopita, or strudel! Always served with a smile.

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Jeremy Kaplan

Sort of for the same reason as Piccinini Brothers — I always have a conversation while picking up some beautifully baked products.

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Janet Restino

The best Greek pastry shop! It’s been around since 1923 with Lili Fable (3rd generation) and her son Paul (4th generation) at the helm. A tempting assortment of handmade delicious pleasures to treat yourself and friends with. Plus they have a frozen section.

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Hera Andre-Bergmann

My parents always told stories about how wonderful the Fable family was, and you can tell by the care and love they put into Poseidon Bakery.

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Carol Klenfner

When I want a great spanakopita, this is my destination. And they make trays of little spinach pies — perfect for cocktail parties.

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Margaret Pine

Such great Greek treats.

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Nicolae Rita

I love that it has been there for a few generations, very old school New York. It’s a very authentic shop, everything is delicious and made with love and the owner who works behind the counter is super friendly.

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Marie Gabrielle

Another Hell’s Kitchen staple — and the spanakopita is the absolute best and is made with love. I’ve known Lily and her family for over 35 years and the bakery still feels like home. Everything is freshly made daily and the environment is as sweet as the pastries!

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Dale Corvino

This place has been here forever, and sometimes for a party the easiest thing to do is to order a tray of spanakopita and another of baklava.

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Steve Warren

This place has been here forever, and sometimes for a party the easiest thing to do is to order a tray of spanakopita and another of baklava.

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Anita Hollander

A family owned business that’s outlived so many local spots, the spanakopita is famous! Truly kind people (and I taught two of their kids music in preschool, though they’re now adults!).

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Vicky Kuperman

This place is epic. I’ve been going here since I moved to NYC. Great pastries, Greek specialties, wonderful people. And don’t forget to get yourself a cup of coffee, too — it’s really good!

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Gwyn McAllister

This place has been around forever. When I’ve had a bad day, I treat myself to an apricot pastry. All of their filo dough options (Spanakopita, etc) are outstanding.

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Jeremiah Johnson

Lili and Paul are Hell’s Kitchen institutions and make some of the best Greek pastry not just in the city but in the country.

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Christopher Harrison

They have the best Spanakopita in NYC!

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Paul Devlin

My mother was taught to cook large meals by our Greek neighbors, and we only had galaktoboureko on special occasions — but at Poseidon they make it fresh every day! My family is delighted when I bring sheets of spanakopita and baklava home for the holidays to share.