First time trying their sweets here. They have everything traditional Greek and make good gifts or party favors. I'm used to getting back over but this one that we tried was a biscuit and it was more on a dry side that needs to be eaten with coffee or a dunking liquid. I could see this place being good for party favors or gifts during holiday seasons. It is a small family owned business which is great read more

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OMG just had a slice of (tsoureki) Greek Easter bread and it was amazing. Highly recommend this Greek bakery, that provides some of the best Greek treats and pastries. read more

This is my 2nd year getting Easter boxes for my family and I could not be happier with the quality of the goodies in the box and the high level of customer service from Glyka Sweets! Each year, I order 13 or 14 boxes to celebrate Easter with my family. Everyone now looks forward to the cookies, the bread, the chocolates, etc. I was very worried about not sending home-made items to my family but there are simply too many people. When I talked to Effie, I felt like everything would be okay and - you know what - it was! Each box was delivered on time without any breakage at all. Effie took all the fuss, muss and work out of Easter for me. Thank God for Effie and thank God for Glyka Sweets!!! I highly recommend Glyka Sweets to everyone! read more

Ordered sweets for a wedding rehearsal dinner. They were so good they all got eaten up almost immediately. Great place!

Effie at Glyka Sweets was very responsive and accommodating to our requests for our dessert order for our wedding in April. They set up and delivered at our venue on time, and provided little cards describing each item. Great service and great tasting traditional Greek sweets! read more

Had a craving for Greek cookies.Grew up going to a Greek festival every year, and had just attended the one in San Diego. I ordered Greek wedding cookies & the honey walnut.Best cookies ever,the packaging showed such care , and was received in two days. Craving for Greek Treats This is your place Fabulous read more

The food is amazing! And the service divine. Well worth the money and the experience. Will go back again and again!

Their pistachio baklava is the best I have ever had! I have been meaning to try Glyka Sweets for quite some time and finally did recently. I have seen their products in local grocery stores and recently stopped by their location for some food and sweets of course. I saw a post on social media that they were having a Greek Food Fest. One of the ladies told me they serve gyros every other Friday. I ordered a couple gyros, a pistachio baklava, a walnut baklava, and a sour cherry soda which the lady on the phone highly recommended. This local Greek business is outstanding. Great food and customer service. I want to try more savory items off their menu and of course some sweets. Their products are also sold at local grocery stores if you can't stop by their location off of Andersen Drive. read more

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I was lamenting about not having the Greek festival this year in Novato and my Greek friend told me about this place. I would never have found it on my own. It's in an industrial part of San Rafael where I never go. Luckily GPS got me there. I'm actually not a sweets person so I can't vouch for their specialty sweets at all but I adore spanakopita, moussaka, and pastitsio with all my wanna-be-Mediterranean heart. For $10 a portion (not too big, not too small) you can order a frozen or heated up savory meal and pick it up. I ordered by email, paid via PayPal ahead of time and the owner brought it to my car. I have only had the moussaka so far but it definitely hit the spot. I put it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20ish minutes and then devoured it in about five minutes. I'll have the pastitsio for lunch tomorrow with spanakopita. Check it out and let me know what you think! read more

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Brain explosion good. I'm not Greek, nor am I an aficionado, but this place was recommended to me by a Greek friend and I am absolutely blown away at how good everything I purchased from them was. The sweets made me want more (I can only have so much sweet food) but the spanakopita was insanely good. wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow read more

This little bakery is a total neighborhood gem. If you're in need of some authentic Greek baked items or hard-to-find imported Greek cooking items, like Greek olive oil, this is the place to go in the bay area. They have so many great offerings and, they have several vegan items too! We've been searching for a place like this for sometime and are very happy we've finally found it. As soon as you enter their door, you're hit with wonderful aromas of baked items which is always a good sign of a great experience to come. My tip before you visit, call ahead to secure the items you want as they sell out every day. Yeah, it's that good of a place. read more

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dry delicious, I brought pastries to a dinner party and they were a big hit. I would recommend them and will go back.

I ordered from Glyka Sweets online to send to my mother for Greek Easter. Since Covid, it has been difficult to travel and see each other, so we were unable to send Easter together. My father passed away a few years ago, and it's been tough on her during these holidays without him. She received her package from Glyka Sweets, and called me crying because it was so beautiful and thoughtfully put together. She was so happy that someone else made a tsoureki for her to enjoy. Everything tasted wonderful and so delicious! It says a lot when a Greek person will compliment and enjoy the food of another. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, from one Effie to another! read more

I received items from this establishment as a Christmas gift. I was shocked to see that they make their products with potassium sorbate and calcium propionate . I contacted them to find out if I could exchange the items or receive a refund and Effie put me on hold and a man came on the phone and screamed at me and then hung up the phone. I would NOT recommend this company. Save your money and go to any low~end grocery store bakery and get the same or better quality bakery items. By the way I'm 100% Greek and I make these items and know what these items are supposed to taste like and they are inferior in taste, authenticity and ingredients. And the ONLY reason they are receiving 1 star is because it is required. Definitely a zero star establishment. read more

Glyka Sweets surpassed my expectations! I had a last minute request from my son for his favorite Greek desserts. I had NO time to fulfill his request which caused me to feel guilty. Then, I thought of this place... And I am so glad I did! Fast shipping, great packaging ...not one displaced or broken cookie! I bought a little extra for a taste test and I am floored.... Kourabiethes and melomakarouna are DIVINE! I'm so glad I ordered and plan to do so AGAIN. These sweets will put a smile on your face. I hope I can keep my hand out of the cookie jar. Seriously, they are THAT good!!! read more

came across baklava made by Glyka-Sweets @kitchen collective. Eats: baklava(2) -flaky sweet with honey, crisp thin layers of crunchiness -semi-sweet, not laden with honey nor sugar much better than the warehouse kid. -no aftertaste, read more

With every bite, from what ever you choose at Glyka Sweets, it will have you imagining your at Yia-Yia's house, sitting at her table, on a Sunday afternoon. Honestly, that is how good everything is from Glyka Sweets. From the sweet to the savory, it's all delicious. read more

A huge shout out to Marina for helping me place an order over the phone and going above and beyond to accommodate my needs! This was my first time trying this place out and was super pleased. Will definitely be back. Great customer service and superb sweets. read more

Best Greek desserts in the county.. Nice family owned business that make you feel welcomed and appreciated..

Best best best fresh delicious Greek sweets! Don't miss it! The shoppe sends their delicious sweets nationwide, so you can share with family and friends! Bring your sweet tooth and enjoy! Yum! read more

Went out to San Fran for a vacation and stumble upon some cookies from this place at a local Greek importer. Holy smokes, they were better than yiayias. Honestly the only place I've had anything similar is in Greece. The best part is I just received my first order from their website today and I live half way across the country. Pricing and shipping is very reasonable and I will be ordering again online! read more

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I only learned of this place through an article in the Marin IJ. It is not visible from the main road (Andersen Dr.) and tucked away at the end of an industrial building behind 'Cash & Carry' past where Orchard Supply used to be (now Pace, I think). I got the 'Cookie Sampler Box' and I haven't sampled all of the cookies yet, but what I did sample were just delicious! Now I won't be missing the Greek festivals so much since I can indulge in the goodies whenever I want. The gal behind the counter was very accommodating, since I wanted one sample of every cookie (instead of the usual two) which put the price a tad over the $17.50 - but I felt it was worth it. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends read more

A relative had some almond cookies and baklava sent to us from Glyka Sweets and they were delicious. They arrived fresh and undamaged, packed very well. I am on the other side of the country but would not hesitate to order treats to be sent as a gift to people I know (or even a refill for myself sometime!). read more

Authentic Koulourakia!! Exactly like my two YiaYias made them. REALLY packaged well, all arrived intact. This will be my go to site for a trip into my childhood past. read more

Okay, I don't think I've ever had someone go out of their way more for a customer as they did for me. I called, believe it or not, more than 30 bakeries in Marin and San Francisco to see if anyone bakes sweet potato muffins for the holidays and no one did. Glyka team actually called me back and said they'd give it a shot and a week later, they called me for a taste test. My husband and I went by and they were delicious, but sweet when we were looking for savory. They gave them to us for free and said they'd call us again for another taste test. Another week goes by, we go on in and they're perfect! They again gave them to us and we placed an order to serve for our Thanksgiving dinner. We picked them up at 5:00 pm the night before and brought them home hot out of the oven. Not only do I look forward to ordering more for Christmas, but they have a customer for life. I cannot recommend Glyka enough! Cheers! read more

Glyka Sweets is the Best ! We have purchased a few times now and each time they do not disappoint us. Delicious, fresh, authentic and homemade Greek delights. Everything tastes just like my Greek Grandmother used to bake. Also, everything is delivered on time and is packaged beautifully making it easy to give as gifts, bring to family gatherings, parties, etc. Our most recent purchase was made for our family Greek Easter and everyone one Loved the assortment: Kourambiédes, Koulourákia, Moustokoúloura, Amygdalotá. All said, so so Yummy!! We will be ordering again very soon! Thank you Glyka-Sweets! read more

Found this great small bakery, they fulfilled a large order of Delicious cookies on short notice. The cookies were fabulous and everyone loved them. THANK YOU GLYKA SWEETS. read more

I was in a fix to get some holiday cookie boxes for my companies vendors and Glyka Sweets really came through! I pretty much showed up, told them my budget, and within 45 minutes I had 12 beautifully wrapped cookie boxes ready. Their prices were amazing for the quality pastries they make. Especially compared to some of the "cookie boutique" places in the area that were pretty much offering me 5-7 cookies in a pretty box for my budget. If you are looking for something different from the other bakeries in the area definitely give them a try. The quality,prices and fantastic pastries will have you coming back! read more

the best moussaka i've ever had and the moist sweet ravani cake was just that, moist and the perfect amount of sweet! thank you for knowing how to make fabulous food! thank you to our friends Asli and Joshua Dellinger for introducing us to this wonderful place! read more

I looove the Glyka-Sweets; they are authentic Greek recipes and they taste as my grandama's in Greece!! I love dipping the moustokouloura and the paximadia in my coffee every day and the tsourekia we had they were just not enough!! It was time to have a place in Marin to buy our favorite Greek glyka-sweets! Thank you so much for bringing the smells of my home in Greece to my kitchen in CA :) read more

Wow, is this stuff good. I've been to Greece four times and once to Turkey, but Glyka makes the best baklava hands down. Nutty, not too sweet. We also stock up on paximadia which are like biscotti, only better. Again, not too sweet. It's like pastry for adults. But if your sweet tooth is kicking in big time, then try the ravani. This is an extremely moist cake with citrus flavors. Amazing. read more

I used Glyka-Sweets as a treat for the faculty and staff at my weekly faculty meeting. The faculty LOVED it! It's great to have authentic homemade Greek cooking. Delicious. It was a great morale builder. Try it at your school or company! read more

Glyka-Sweets are authentic and delicious; perfect for serving after big family dinners, or my personal favorite, with coffee for breakfast. All the cookies and pastries are made by hand and are nicely packaged in boxes (perfect for giving as gifts). Because I am in college and live away from home, I can't just show up at Yiayia's to rummage through her hidden stash of pastries anymore; so I love getting a box of Paximadia (or Kourambedes...sometimes I can't decide so I get both)! The only problem is hiding them from my roommates and the house of forever- hungry college boys that live across the street. The glykasweets website is really easy to navigate. On the website you'll find descriptions and pictures of each pastry, lists of major ingredients, and dairy free options. You have to try them!! I 100% recommend Glyka-Sweets! read more

I needed to find a source for authentic Greek baked goods that would ship to my daughter at college in time for Easter and Effie at Glyka was the fairy godmother that made my wishes come true!! She customized my order to include our family's favorite Greek cookies as well as the same traditional Easter bread that my mother used to make. When my daughter received the shipment from Glyka Sweets, she immediately texted me "this is CRAZY good!". Thanks to Effie (and her family's recipes) for making my family's holiday so special. read more

I saw Glyka-Sweets on FB, and thought I'd give them a try. Good idea!!! I ordered two kinds, and they arrived right away, fresh and tasty, and oh-so-beautiful! Enjoyed by my whole family. Give 'em a try! read more

Glyka Sweets is a taste of Greece on a plate! They are delicious, hand made, cookies that will melt in your mouth and put a spell on you once you eat them. Effie the owner and baker of these fine delicacies, is a terrific person and is willing to work with anyones regular or special orders. They have a great assortment of different Greek cookies for you to try, even vegan! But a small warning, like potato chips, you cannot have just one. So if you truly want to try something authentic and made with love, try Glyka Sweets. You will not be disappointed! read more

The cookies and specialty breads from Glyka Sweets are fantastic. Always consistently fresh and delicious, they are the closest in quality and flavor to those that my own Greek grandmother made! I frequently send Glyka Sweets to my family, friends and clients. All are thrilled to receive the delicious treats. read more

Wow! What can I say. The cookies are DELICIOUS!!!!! I have tried greek cookies from a lot of different places and none of them can come close to GLYKA. I mean WOW!!!!! It reminds me of being in Greece. If you want to experience real Greek Sweets... Then you need to order from GLYKA!!!!Shipping is fast and they come in a cute container. If you have allergies they have special menus. You have to try GLYKA. I would recommend GLYKA to anyone. read more

I needed a last minute order for a catering job, and of course Effie at Glyka came through with her amazing sweets. They are always fresh and delicious. The closest thing you can get to a Greek bakery in Greece right here in the bay. read more

What a treat it is to have access to locally-made, all-natural, authentic Greek sweets in Marin! These goodies are delicious, and Effie is so professional and delightful. I would highly recommend Glyka Sweets for your next party, meeting - or just for yourself! read more