After serving as a Greek pastry staple in Melbourne’s centre for 55 years, International Cakes is set to close at the end of this month.
The family-run establishment first opened its doors in 1973 to a bustling, Greek-populated Lonsdale Street.
Co-owner Vasilis Batzogiannis (Bill Batz) established his lifelong love of pastry-making in Greece’s Katerini, where he grew up.
Emotional co-owners Batzogiannis and Manolis Yovanoglou are adamant it is time to retire the apron.
The Batzogiannis family announced the decision on Facebook, thanking their loyal customers as they wrote: “Your trust and loyalty in our brand has been a driving force behind our success and we are deeply appreciative.”
“It has been an honour to serve you and be a part of your lives,” they added.
