The story of Albus Bakery began on 30 January 1995 in Panorama, Thessaloniki, with Konstantinos and Domna Leivadopoulou at its heart. Their love of dough, freshly baked bread and the craft of baking grew from a simple family tradition – the brick oven in the courtyard of their home, where Konstantinos would knead and bake the family’s bread for the week.
This familiar ritual, filled with aromas and memories, became the starting point for a bakery and patisserie business, with its first shop opening at 3 Samanidi Street in Panorama. Built on passion, love for the baker’s craft and respect for tradition, Albus Bakery introduced itself to the public with an impressive variety of products. Its 22 different types of bread, pies and sweets immediately established the business as one that wanted to offer more than the usual everyday essentials.
The positive response from customers fuelled the company’s growth, leading to gradual investment in knowledge, training and the development of its production processes. Participation in trade fairs and seminars, training in new techniques and familiarity with modern equipment all contributed to shaping the identity of Albus Bakery, with quality remaining a constant priority.
Today, the family’s next generation also plays an active role in the business. Giannis and Sotiris Leivadopoulos are closely involved in its development and day-to-day operation. Having grown up surrounded by the family’s baking tradition and drawing on the experience and knowledge passed down by their parents, they bring their own perspective to the company’s continued evolution.
With fresh ideas, an awareness of contemporary trends and an interest in new technologies and innovative production methods, they are helping to drive Albus Bakery forward without losing sight of the principles on which it was founded. Modernising its facilities and equipment, expanding its network of shops and broadening its product range go hand in hand with a steadfast commitment to quality, Greek tradition and the personal care that defines a family-run business.
Today, with 10 shops and a strong presence across Thessaloniki, Albus Bakery is a familiar choice for those looking for fresh bread every day, a quick breakfast option, a sweet treat or a snack at any time. At the same time, it has retained its family character, remaining faithful to the idea that a neighbourhood bakery should be a reliable, welcoming and familiar part of everyday life.
Freshly baked bread every day, all day
At the heart of Albus Bakery’s philosophy is bread – one of the most timeless and symbolic foods in the Greek diet. For the business, baking is not simply about producing an everyday staple, but a craft that requires knowledge, consistency and respect for the ingredients.
Production is based on Greek ingredients and long-standing partnerships with certified mills across the country. Careful ingredient selection, consistent recipes and strict quality and hygiene standards are priorities at every stage of the process.
Freshness is given particular importance. Dough is prepared in the shops and bread is baked throughout the day, every day, preserving the qualities that make freshly baked bread so special: its aroma, texture and flavour. In this way, the commitment to traditional craft baking is combined with a modern approach designed to cater to different tastes, dietary habits and everyday needs.
From Pontian pereki to sweets and coffee
Variety is one of Albus Bakery’s strengths. Alongside bread and baked goods, the shops offer breakfast options, snacks, biscuits and cookies, cakes, tsoureki, oven-baked sweets, syrup-soaked pastries and patisserie creations.
A special place is reserved for Pontian pereki and peinirli, much-loved specialities connected to the family’s Pontian heritage and highlighting the business’s relationship with its culinary roots. These distinctive products bring tradition to the forefront while offering flavours that have earned their own place among customers’ favourites.
The range also includes sandwiches, salads and a selection of savoury treats, as well as ice cream, coffee and other beverages, fasting-friendly products and seasonal creations.
Flavours for everyday life and special occasions
Albus Bakery’s activities extend beyond everyday needs, with services for events and special occasions, including corporate events, children’s parties and buffets. Long-standing relationships with both staff and suppliers are also an important part of the company’s wider philosophy, reflecting its emphasis on people and the value of stable, lasting partnerships.
A new shop in Kalamaria
Albus Bakery continues to expand its presence across Thessaloniki, opening another neighbourhood destination – its 10th shop – this time at 109 Pontou Street in Kalamaria.
The new shop opened its doors on Saturday 7 November, bringing its familiar selection of freshly baked bread, pies, pastries, tsoureki, cakes, sweets, coffee and beverages to yet another neighbourhood. Its location is particularly convenient, just 100 metres from the “Aretsou” Metro station.
Three decades after beginning its journey in Panorama, Albus Bakery continues to be guided by the same values that have shaped its identity: a love of bread, carefully selected ingredients, consistency in production and respect for Greek baking tradition.
Because for Albus Bakery, the neighbourhood bakery remains something timeless – a place where tradition meets creativity, and where the familiar aromas of freshly baked bread continue to be part of everyday life in the city.
Locations:
- Κομνηνών 9, Πανόραμα – Tel. 2313 040104
- Σαμανίδη 3 & Γαλανού, Πανόραμα – Tel. 2310 344855
- Kifisias 13, Thessaloniki – Tel. 2310 320936
- Themistokli Sofouli 107, Kalamaria – Tel. 2310 429494
- Themistokli Sofouli 51, Kalamaria – Tel. 2316 071418
- Mitropolitou Kallidou 104, Kalamaria – Tel. 2310 402540
- Evelpidou 14, Κalamaria – Tel. 2314, 074115
- Dimokratias 26, Αsvestochori – Τηλέφωνο: 2310 359777
- Agios Pavlos, Halkidiki – Tel. 23990 47652
- Pontou 109, Kalamaria – new shop
