Athan's Bakery

Food is good but service needs to be improved. Staff is moody, and drinks range anywhere from excellent to awful, depending on which of the staff members makes itLast time I went the price I was charged at the till was more than the price listed on the menu and I wasn't offered a reciept. I've been a few times but after a string of similar experiences I won't be returning

Athan is a wonderful man, great neighbor, and magical Baker.

Athan's is a magical place: stepping inside feels like you've been transported to a French patisserie. The desserts and gelato are delicious, and the staff is very friendly. The fresh ham and cheese croissants are a morning favorite, especially if you get there early enough that they're still warm from the oven!

Best cakes ever for a good price. What else can I say

I liked the place, but didn't 'love' it. Instead of feeling vintage, it felt a bit old. The pastries were good, but not amazing, and the same goes for the coffee. I did like the display of chocolates and cakes, but didn't taste any, so I can't testify to that.

The chocolate covered domes were delicious last time I went, and the black forest cake today was equally amazing. A tall glass of pretty decent decaf for only 2.25 went well with it :)

A great bakery with delicious cakes, biscuits, chocolates, baklavas. Kadaifs and ice-cream. Staff is very friendly and pleasant. Prices are slightly hig. The only disappointment is the coffee. The espresso, latte and regular American coffee were simply not good. Try their teas, which are much better.

I had only visited the sister store a few times and saw that everything is made on premises, even the coffee is roasted there. This translates to great quality and freshness. The Brookline store, while smaller, has a great location, a corner spot for people watching while enjoying a cup of Coffee and a delicious pastry. Great selection of cakes and pastries. The baklava as authentic as it gets. Highly recommended!

Very simple inside but baked goods are so so delicious. They also have nice coffee and gelato.

I came here mostly to use the facilities but it turned out to be a great stop. The raspberry crumble was awesome and the chocolates were quite tasty. I wasn't overly impressed with the layout of the place. The food is there for self service but they don't want you to do it. Instead you must ask for service.

Great bakery, service a little on the slow side but not all that bad. I'm going again.

It’s a decent bakery. Interior improvements needed but it can be seen ok too depending on what one can think. Good to visit if you want something different. Nothing much to complain. Seems like people in the town like this place.

Tasty but out of both flavors of gelato i wanted. But i went there half hour before closing so a las

Lovely place. Recommend.

Best place in Brookline for tasty pastries and a relaxing Cafe vibe.

So many excellent goodies in here. A staple of this town!

Great atmosphere for sitting around working on your computer or chatting with a friend. Very casual place with great pastries and drinks. I don’t recommend the spanikopita but I do recommend everything else especially le citron. Strong WiFi. Good service.

Good selection of sweet & they always have free sample at the register.

Great gelato. Great service. Cannoli had a weird filling, though. Sorry guys. We enjoyed our visit, can but Modern Pastry still has the best cannoli.

This is where I go when I crave some tasty baklava. The rest of the sweets are good as well. The place has quirky layout and flow, usually seems a bit understaffed and it can be confusing where you order and where you pick your stuff up if you are there for first time. But this is all part of Athan's character.

The sweetest people, really!! Thank you for your positive attitude! <3

Lovely place to enjoy delicious pastries and cafes

My favorite dessert spot for many years. I only wish they would finally expand the menu

Friendliest staff & tasty treats, will visit again.

A lovely place with great prices. The people working there are super friendly.

Authentic Food. The dishes, pasteries, and drinks here are all made to order with great quality of ingredients. The antmosphere is unique and charming. Taking a trip to Athan's is taking yourself out for a treat.

Wonderful Greek cafeteria with many pastries

The cakes was old, was really sad.

I love it here. Quality food, baked goods, coffee & sweets. Definitely would recommend for lunch

Pleasant place, delicious dessert and pastries

Wide variety of delicious pastries. Baklava and hazelnut cakes were exceptional.

The best place around for European pastries. Cakes are so delicious... You can enjoy small pieces right here in the cafe and order any event cake like birthday or wedding.

Great place to go for all kinds of cookies or sweets! Plus they have a nice little cafe to sit down, drink some coffee and enjoy the street view.

I really like this place. The people are so nice, and they have baklava. Good baklava is so hard to find.

Great taste of coffee and variety of sweet dishes chocolates and cookies. A must visit and taste place.

This bakery makes some of the best pastries, cookies, cakes, and other sweet wonders that I have tasted in my life. It is next to impossible to walk out without buying something. In fact, I usually try to avoid it because inevitably I will be buying yet another piece of baklava home.

Great little place, I'd call it a hidden gem. They have the BEST full size cakes to take home, and have little ones if you want something for yourself. Really delicious pastries and a cafe part with good coffee and tea. Over all would recommend to anyone and everyone.

It's a great place to have a nice conversation. The biscuits and the desserts are just awesome.

I basically live here now so.....come visit sometime. Plenty of seating, open late, fantastic cakes, and wifi.

Delightful pastery, peaceful environment, cosy place to indulge yourself in world of sweets.The lady behind the counter was super friendly, fast at taking the order, and helpful when we had questions.All menu items are delicious 😋 so don't be hard on yourself while picking, try to be efficient in trying all items in your future visits instead!P.S. definitely order a drink as well, I suggest the English breakfast tea.

Excellent place with outstanding pastry! Super fresh and delicious! Coffee is great too! Friendly staff and fast service. Must go!

The atmosphere is cool but it's typically packed and hard to get sitting. Pastries are hit or miss and they are pricey, but I come back because it's open late and they have diverse music.

Great Greek desserts.

Oh, middle Eastern sweets are their strength, so focus on those. Especially the baklava.

Relaxing, quality baked good, funky spot.

Great customer service, very helpful.

This is a surprising little gem in Brookline. A very cozy place with delicious cake. Perfect place to sit down with your date. It’s quiet enough to have a pleasant conversation.