I needed to go to a bakery after leaving the dispensary. This spot was within 9 minutes of the location. I've been wanting to go back ever since. Seriously delicious- not overly sweet pastries and delicacies. I even ordered a mocha espresso and almost forgot I had people waiting for me to return. The staff was super warm and inviting. The space and open door just beckons for one to enter and turn the wonderland. I wont talk about how this was better than that notorious bakery on Hanover Street. Hands down I want to come back to Boston to eat at Athan's - because I believe the pastries are made by people with integrity and have history with the recipes. read more

More of a 3.5 than a 3. Pros: Convenient location, quick service, usually space to study, nice music and overall atmosphere. Their small cake slices are good, especially the black forest cake. Cons: Their wifi is weak and spotty. I ordered a spinach and feta handpie to eat at the cafe, and although the barista warmed it up, it was ice cold inside and essentially inedible. Their cookies are just okay. read more

Really liked the vibes of this place. I went to read and have coffee and it was definitely perfect for that. Had a mocha latte that I really liked. They have plenty of pastries to try so I'll almost definitely come back again sometime. read more

Desserts are great.... but never anyone working here so is naturally slow, no background music and weirdly quiet ambiance like a library, and the wifi is spotty at best. I want to like it so bad but I feel like the owners have given up TBH read more

Cute neighborhood bakery and coffee shop. Always people inside hanging out and working. I was surprised to see they have vegan biscotti too! The only thing I didn't like was that they wouldn't put my coffee in my re-usable cup to save a disposable one. That's okay though, everything else was enjoyable so I'll definitely be back. read more

If you come here just to take out cakes, pastries, cookies, or any of their other sweets, you'll likely get a 4-star experience. If you stay longer... The service is, generally, pretty good. Far better than the Brighton location. However, that opinion's only for the servers in front. The baristas and others...not so much. Most of them are grumpy and not cool. I had an Italian soda and the glass was dirty: had coffee stains on top. So all in all: the service when you get the coffee sucks. Other than that, the desserts are very good. Their tiramisu is excellent, with the right balance of traditional tiramisu ingredients. My favorite is the citron cake, as I favor lemony sweets. If you like lemon, you'll love this cake. It's moist and flavorful, without being super sweet. I don't think I'll try the fruit tart anytime soon, as I'm not a fan of cream subsituting for custard (I'm old school French style when it comes to tarts). I've ordered the baklava here and brought it to parties. Usually I never get a chance to eat it then, because by the time I leave it on a party table and return a few minutes later, it's gone. The only thing annoying about ordering is when you order the large cakes, they charge by the pound. Sometimes they'll tell you in advance, sometimes not. It can get really pricey, so I sometimes just stick to the smaller versions that have a set price. read more

Made a trip down this time to try out their desserts. Had their Framboise and a couple different types of their Baklava, which is a type of Turkish/Mediterranean dessert. A first for me. The displays of cookies, pastries, and tarts was such a food-gasm experience. Everything looked so beautiful- colorful and unique creations abound. The staff was friendly in helping my friend find out what kinds of Baklava there were so don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. The Framboise passed off as a tiramisu inside--on the wet/spongy side with a hint of liquor taste. I maybe totally wrong but it screamed chocolate tiramisu to me. Although Framboise is raspberry in French, there was only a subtle hint of it from the mousse on top. Other than that, expect chocolate-ness. Baklava is a syrupy, flaky, nutty dessert. I'm not a fan of nuts, but there really wasn't any strong nutty tones in any of their pieces so it's worth a try when you're there given that Athan's specializes in European desserts. I pretty much died of diabetes that night- hot chocolate, Baklava, Framboise, and thai iced tea before coming to Athan's. I suggest you pair your desserts with a nice brew of tea. read more

Athan's Bakery - Framboise- mini chocolate pastry with a hint of raspberry. - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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The chocolate we got was actually quite good. The service was a bit rude as they seemed annoyed by the two of us as they were restocking inventory at 5pm on a Friday. They just about wiped us out with a tray full of desserts with no apology. Whatever. read more

Perfect pastries and drinks! The service though, oh boy. I'm yet to go into Athans and find a upbeat, thoughtful, considerate, welcoming (or ANY of the above) bakery attendant. They're always mad, stressed, and act like I'm inconveniencing them And efficiency... not a priority. Evidenced by the fact that the (typically) solo employee always has to walk into a different room to make cafe drinks, and awkwardly doesn't not acknowledge anyone else in the line prior to doing so. I think improving staff culture and efficiency would do wonders for this bakery, since their pastries are so wonderful. read more

Fortunately, I arrived in time to be next in line, as by the time I left a short while later, a significant line had formed behind me. $4.95 for the individual cakes Croissants $2.41 Chocolate Croissants $2.62 The small U shaped almond macaroon was nearly a dollar after being weighed. Prices aren't listed for most items, so I had to ask. I recommend their flaky french pastry, the croissant. However, the chocolate version with the two fingers of chocolate enrobed in parallel was a bit less impressive. read more

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Came here with a friend for morning coffee, left with a box of baklava, an almondoa, and a piece of chocolate cake. THE ALMOND CAKE WAS AMAZING. In case you skipped over that last sentence, I'll reiterate, AMAZING. This is a situation in which I will always recommend dessert before the meal. I ordered an iced chai latte. The spices were blended perfectly to bring warmth to this cold beverage. The service at Athan's is extremely friendly. The barista was helpful and even offered to put my drink in a to go glass when my friend and I realized we were running late. Great place for morning coffee, catching up with friends, or post date dessert! read more

Athan's Bakery - IT WAS FULL OF DREAMS!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I was really turned off by one of the older men who work here. This was my first time in the establishment and I was there to do work and grab some breakfast with a group of people. I wander to the back of the place where all the seating is and locate a table with 3 chairs. There was a sign flipped over on the table so I flip it over to read what it says because I thought it could have been a reserved sign. Turns out it said something along the lines of "reserved for parties of 3 or more", I don't remember the exact message. I place it back flipped over in its original spot where I found it only to have this man come over and basically rebuke me for not placing it back on this small stand on the table where it belonged after I had read it. I was utterly confused as to why he was being so aggressive and told him it was my first time here and that was how I found the sign, not knowing it was meant to go on the stand next to it. He proceeds to ask me not once but twice if I actually have a party over three coming since I was by myself at the time. It was very unnecessary for him to ask me more than once and in a very condescending tone. I definitely was super turned off by him. He could learn to be more welcoming to customers. I was also ignored by the cashier when I asked for a receipt because the same man was running around and distracting her and she looked at me like a I was crazy when I had asked for a receipt the second time since she didn't hear me. You order everything in the front of the place and wait for it in the back area where the tables are. It wasn't too clear at first and the only signs they have to tell you that are right above the trash area in the back. The food was fine, nothing great but I was so turned off by the service that it's not worth coming back for me. read more

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I drove past here on my way to pick up dinner and spotted some of the pretty pastries from the car and had to stop in. It was late so they were pretty wiped (understandably so) and I got 2 pistachio and 2 chocolate baklava. They were soooo yummy! The perfect after dinner treat. Plus, the folks who work there are really kind and helpful! read more

Pros: -Gelato, pastries, cookies, chocolates, and more! So many tasty options -Delicious chocolate -Nice space to do work. -Sometimes have free samples at the register Cons: -Pricey -- Figo ($4.95) Fig mousse with chocolate genoise sponge cake. While the presentation for all of their pastries, including this one, is on point, the flavor of the Figo was disappointing. The fig mousse tasted too artificially sweet. The sponge cake too was not very flavorful and rather dry. The hint of chocolate mousse on the top was by far the best part, so I think I'll stick with a primarily chocolate-based dessert next time. read more

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I popped in early on a Saturday morning and was overwhelmed by the variety of cakes, cookies, chocolates and pastries (to name a few) at Athan's. The quantity of items here is truly astonishing. I wanted to try everything, but we were late to lunch already so we returned in the evening. Upon our return, I was thrilled to see they had not run out of tiramisu, which I had been dreaming about all day. We decided not to over-indulge and settled on just one slice. The tiramisu was hefty and generously dusted in cocoa powder whose bitterness complemented the layer of sweet mascarpone custard nicely. However, while the custard was rich and thick, the layer of supposedly espresso-soaked cake was not. This layer lacked the dark, acidic essence of espresso I had been looking forward to. It was also somewhat icy, evidence that the tiramisu had been previously frozen, or at the very least, refrigerated for too long. I understand that it is unreasonable to expect everything to be fresh out of the oven at a place like Athan's where so much is made in-house, but the icy layer really turned me off. Because of the above, I felt that $5.30 was a little steep. However, I would definitely give Athan's another try. The next time you're in Brookline, check them out! They may be at the end of Beacon Street, but they're sure to have something that speaks to your sweet tooth! read more

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Gladys is a treasure at Athans. Their apple strudel is delicious. I buy a whole one heat it before serving and pretend I made it!!! I love the Eggs Benedict with absolutely delicious Hollandaise sauce. The baklava is yummy! Saved me embarrassment when I was to bring homemade baklava to a gathering(I really do know how to make but ran out of time) Athan's is a destination place to meet someone for breakfast, lunch or coffee and a pastry. Plenty of room and-tea is served in china teapots! Gladys is so welcoming, industrious and kind. She makes it even sweeter to enjoy Athans. Remember to buy a loaf of bread to take home. read more

Just finished dinner not to far by and decided this place was for dessert. I tried the lemon mousse and the chocolate strawberry mousse. Both were amazing, $5.75 each, we sat inside and ate. The seating area is much larger than you'd expect for a dessert spot. read more

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Athan'a Bakery is in such a swell location right off the train and has an extensive pastry, gelato and even tea selection! One of the biggest pluses? Open til late! I was here with three friends on a Friday night and it was still quite bustling at 10:30 pm. There is a great seating area with a comfortable ambiance. Granted, it might have been a bad idea to come for baked goods seeing as it's the end of the day and these things are definitely better fresh in the morning. We tried four pastries: amondoa, tiramisu, framboise, and bolero. We also ordered a pot of tea and a latte. First off, drink prices are faaaab. A pot of tea for $4.50 is a steal and $2.80 for a latte? Why, hello. Yes please. Would come back for more drinks, especially since they have a pretty good selection between black and green tea! More importantly, how do the pastries stack up? Well, tiramisu was on the dry side, had a bit too much rum, and tasted kind of...fruity? It was anything but tiramisu unfortunately. I had hoped for more coffee flavor, but got greeted by what tasted like a shot in my slice. So nah, will pass on this in the future. The bolero was probably my favorite--the thick chocolate texture will satisfies the sweet tooth. The inside was still quite moist despite it being late in the day. Something about it was also fruity as well. Amandoa was good--still moist and sweet, but kind of tasted fruity as well? The framboise tasted fruity (as expected thank goodness) tarty, and sweet. Just as it should probably. All in all, the tiramisu was the biggest let down since we really wanted tiramisu after our Friday dinner, but it's our fault for wanting pastries so late in the day. Despite that, the fruity taste of all the pastries was kind of strange...I wasn't really expecting that. In total, 4 huge pastries, a latte, and a pot of tea for two came out to ~$30 which is quite reasonable for four people. We will probably come back to see if the gelato is any good! read more

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It's nice having access to European pastries but they aren't the best. Baklava is way too soggy. Cannolis were meh- nothing like what you get in the North End but I think even Whole Foods cannolis taste better. The cannoli shell was also too soft/moist. We didn't try any of the cakes. Staff are really nice. read more

Tried their black Forrest cake. Was excellent, it's hard to get Black Forest cake and made right.

I decided to come back on a weekday afternoon and the place was bustling with people having afternoon tea and kids who got off school. I decided to try the mango mousse and the baklava, since I like mango flavored things and baklava. The mango mousse was okay, but the bottom layer of it was a little mushy from the juice or something at the bottom of the cake. The baklava was drenched in oil and super sweet. However, I did like the nut mixture on the inside because it was very flavorful. read more

Athan's Bakery - Mango mousse and baklava - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Great baklava, small cakes, pastries, all sooo good. This spot has expanded to include a cafe over the years, service is slow. But the varied products are all terrific. Worth every calorie. read more

Found this gem on my way to the dentist (the irony... sweet tooth won in the end). I was amazed by the wide selection of pastries, cakes, and chocolate. I chose the raspberry croissant because I've never had one before. The croissant is super flaky and soft in the middle. The raspberry jam is not too sweet and just the right amount. There are also plenty of seats nearby so it's also a good place for working or gathering with friends. Next time I would like to try the coffee here. read more

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A dangerously delicious place for desserts! We treat ourselves to goodness when we need pick-me ups or serve them when we have special guests coming over! read more

Met a friend for tea. Wanted a traditional bakery which this was not. Variety was minimal and picked over. Ordered a ham/cheese croissant that was under microwaved and stale. Gal behind the counter was bored and rude when I asked for it hot enough so cheese was melted vs a cold slice sitting inside. We had to stand long with our tea in hand because there were no tables available. My friends latte with lavender accent was lukewarm and watery. Oh well. Hoping it was an off day for Athens. read more

I love baklava and this place has the best! All different kinds and set up Buffett style...drool!! So yummy!! They have other desserts as well, tried the tiramisu, baba rum cake and an almond cake which were all very good. And of course have to have a coffee to wash it all down which was nice and strong. Cool place to visit with some yummy and different treats! read more

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This is my go to place for coffee, European style pastries and chocolates. The owners are super friendly and funny. They make the best coffee IMO. We order all our special event cakes and pastries from Athans. They never disappoint. I love their croissants read more

Truth or dare. Dare? You sure? Okay, I dare you to go to Athan's and eat honey walnut cookies until you pass out. It's the best dare EVER. You can thank me later. read more

Recommend：Napoleon pie Nice dessert Sweet but not the deadly one lollll The decoration of this coffee shop is cozy and warm read more

Athan's Bakery - Napoleon pie!!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a post dinner dessert. Some big hits and some big misses. They have a huge baklava section which made me feel like a kid in a candy store as I love baklava. Turns out this was the biggest disappointment. There was way too much honey sitting on the bottom making the baklava too sweet. The bird's nest baklava was the one baklava that was pretty good beause it had a crunchy top to balance the sweet bottom. It had a cinnamon filling. Eat it upside down! The other items looked great, they have a lot of other pastries, cake slices and desserts for sale, as well as house made chocolate. We ended up getting an apple crisp pastry and heating it up at home. It was great! Like an apple pie filling but with a great doughy crispy texture on the outside. The house made chocolate is rich and delicious and also worth your money. Stop in, but skip most of the baklava! Prices can be expensive but portions are huge, many items can easily be shared. read more

Athan's Bakery - Apple tart 5 stars (warm it up first) - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

A lovely place to sit down and do some work. It's open until 10pm so students have time to head there after their classes. The coffee is great, my favorite is an oat milk latte that is always perfect. The people who work here are very kind, I've never been disappointed with the service. There's no waiting on tables so make sure to pick up after yourself before you leave. read more

This is without a doubt my favorite bakery in Boston. Their almond croissants are truly magical. There tarts, torts, cakes, gelato, and handmade chocolates really set them apart. The hot chocolate is absolutely without a doubt my favorite. read more

Excellent fresh pastries. The only problem is choosing which to get! My group shared a few of them. My favorite was the almond pastry with cream and toasted almonds. The coffee shop area was a nice place to relax with coffee and pastries, but I doubt this would be a good coffee shop for lingering, as the small cups of coffee don't come with refills. But that won't stop me from coming back for more pastry or chocolate. read more

2 words: Fig dessert. This Greek pastry shop is out of this world. It's perfect in every way! Ice cream year round, delicious pastries to satisfy every sweet tooth craving, and free wifi. Wooden floors, nice tables to chat or sit and do work, excellent service etc. I highly suggest the fig dessert. And, "kourampiedes" which are almond pasties covered in white sugar. Right by the green line with street parking available. read more

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I am a regular client and I love the delicious and different sweets that the bakery sell, especially baklava! Hardly recommend!

Decadent, authentic, and caloric- these adjectives all describe Athan's Bakery items. Bringing desserts from this bakery to a party or gathering results in a delighted host. I've seen guests and hosts beam. My last few visits- which were just in-house drinks- were moderate. The visit would have been stupendous if we opted for dessert. I wish their café drinks matched the quality of their baked goods. You should get desserts with your order or go elsewhere. read more

Why have I not written a review of Athan's before? Seems impossible. First off, I have no idea how to pronounce this. I've been saying "ayyyy-thans" and that's probably wrong, like everything else local in Mass that I routinely mispronounce merely because I read regular English and not Boston English. Anywho. I heart this place. Until I found it, I used to go to Finale for merely okay desserts. But here, everything is delicious, all the time. In fairness, I have never tried their regular menu or eaten on the premises. But if there's a b-day, or a chocolate craving that needs to be appeased, Athan's is my go-to spot. I love the baklava bar, though I have heard complaints from various Middle Eastern friends that there is too much honey for their liking in Athan's selection (I like my baklava Grecian, so it's good for me). My favs are the Sara Bernhardt, the Black Forest, and the Jamaica (which is #1 in my book). The gelato is also very good. I've never had a problem with the service here, even cake decorated for a b-day with like 30 minutes notice. Everyone has been very friendly and nice. I think the prices are fairly average for the region: around $5 for a single serving pastry to go. K, I need to stop talking about this or I'm going to end up buying a big Jamaica cake and eating it by myself...mmmmm. Suffice it to say that Athan's has delicious pastries, and you should go there. read more

Athan's Bakery - Jamaica cake is for b-days - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Athan's is such a treasure-a European-style bakery right in Brookline. They have dairy-free options for those who can't enjoy the butter-kissed layers of phyllo dough. The staff are friendly and you can get a table and stay awhile. There are several coffee shops in the area, but I truly don't understand why anyone would visit a Starbucks when you can enjoy the unique treat that is Athan's. The ambiance is lovely! read more

Best local Bakery ever! Love Athan, great pastry, awesome coffee and really cozy! Price is very reasonable too. My spot! read more

Okay, you should know that I stopped what I was doing to write this review. Athan's has the best baklava I have ever had. It's sweet without being overwhelming, soft without falling apart, and so so good. They also have really great green tea caramels and lattes. Their seating area's a nice space to kick back and relax too. read more

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