Athanasiou

Basket of freshly baked breads and baguettes from the Greek bakery-caf at Athanasiou, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Artisan breads
  • One of 18 Cafe spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Wide Greek-style bakery and patisserie counter under one roof.
  • In-house chocolates and gelato alongside breads and cakes.
  • Serves Panamanian specialty coffee.

The food

Artisan breads
Artisan breads

House-baked loaves made in-store daily.

Popular
Cakes and cheesecakes

Patisserie-style cakes; the Nutella cheesecake gets repeat mentions.

Popular
Cheese empanadas

Savory baked hand pies, a frequently praised snack.

Popular
Chocolates

In-house chocolaterie confections.

Sandwiches, salads and soups

Light lunch options alongside the bakery counter.

Gelato

House gelateria offering.

Where it is

Casco Viejo, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Casco Viejo branch near Avenida Central and Calle 11 (chain has multiple Panama City locations)Combines bakery, deli/patisserie and cafe seatingBreakfast and lunch plus delivery

Best time to go

BusiestSat-Sun, 9 AM-12 PMWeekend brunch is the peak
Easy tableWeekday morningsCalm, easy to get a table
Sweet spotSun, 8:30-9:30 AMFresh and unhurried before the brunch wave

Notable mentions

Highlighted among Panama City bakery picks in Copa Airlines' Panorama of the Americas 'A Taste of Panama City' feature.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Athanasiou serve?

Athanasiou serves Cafe. The menu includes Artisan breads, Cakes and cheesecakes, Cheese empanadas.

What's good at Athanasiou?

Wide Greek-style bakery and patisserie counter under one roof. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Athanasiou open?

Athanasiou serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 6:30 AM and closes around 9:00 PM.

Where is Athanasiou?

Casco Viejo, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

Athanasiou is one of 149 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Panamanian.

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