Delicious Traditional Greek Pies at Bougatsa Iordanis in Chania, Crete, Greece

Author: Janice Vazquez | Last updated: December 3, 2023


Bougasta with savory cheese filling and sweet cream filling
Bougasta with savory cheese filling (left) and sweet cream filling (right)

Bougatsa Iordanis in Chania, Crete, Greece

During our trip to Chania in Crete, Greece, we enjoyed lunch at the historic Bougatsa Iordanis pie shop, a renowned establishment with deep roots dating back to the beginning of the last century. Located in the city center, just a 10-minute walk from the Old Venetian Port of Chania, Bougatsa Iordanis specializes in Bougatsas. These traditional Greek pies are known for their sweet cream or savory cheese fillings. The Greek pies are encased in a crisp, golden brown phyllo pastry. The variant with the cheese filling is also known as Tiropita.

A waitress in a yellow visor cleaning a table and two customers sitting in the back of the pie shop, Bougasta Iordanis in Chania, Crete, Greece
Seating in the Pie Shop

Upon our arrival, we were quickly seated and presented with a menu in both Greek and English. Bougatsa Iordanis offered us the choice to buy Bougasta by weight, either by the kilo or in 150-gram portions, available in either a traditional or cream style. The menu also included a selection of beverages like coffee, tea, and espresso. After spending a few minutes perusing the menu, the waitress returned to take our order. We opted for the traditional version, filled with goat cheese and sprinkled with sugar, and the cream version, a creamy custard filling dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

Bougatsa Iordanis Menu
Bougatsa Iordanis Menu

The Greek pies were incredibly tasty! We enjoyed them so much that we decided to order two additional creamy versions. Discovering this place was a delightful surprise, as it offered both delicious and affordable options.

Phyllo dough filled with pastry cream and topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon on a silver plate served at Bougasta Iordanis
Bougasta – Creamy Version topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon

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