For nearly six decades, Lefkos Pirgos has been more than a place to grab a coffee and something sweet. For generations of Astorians, the beloved Greek pastry shop has been a familiar part of the neighborhood—a place connected to family traditions, conversations over coffee and the Greek community that helped shape Astoria.
Now, after 58 years under the ownership of the Pantazis family, an important chapter has come to a close. The family has sold Lefkos Pirgos, marking the end of an era for one of Astoria’s longstanding Greek establishments.
Lefkos Pirgos, meaning “White Tower,” takes its name from the famous landmark in Thessaloniki, Greece. Over the decades, the pastry shop became part of the everyday rhythm of Astoria’s Greek community, known for its traditional pastries, desserts, cakes and coffee. It became the kind of neighborhood business where generations of the same family were customers—parents bringing their children, who years later returned with families of their own…