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Athan's Bakery - Brookline
Bakery and Café$$$$
Washington Square, Brookline
Ranked #6 for bakeries in Brookline
"One of the best bakeries ever - you have to try the baklava gelato!!"(5 Tips)
"Excellent european cakes and pastries."(12 Tips)
"Gelato!"(3 Tips)
"Best bakery ever, cakes are sooo good and coffee as well!"(4 Tips)
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Caitlin ReidSeptember 23, 2012The chocolate croissant is really good. When you walk into the back sit near the window; I found it to be a really lovely spot. The complaints i had was terrible service and no direction whatsoever.
Service is not great (aka the people who work there seem very unhappy to be there) but the food is always good, it's a nice environment, great drinks too!
Sofia UzJanuary 10, 2016Everyone loves this place, i think the best option is a take out. It's not cozy at all
EricaAugust 20, 2012As a native of Roslindale with an aunt straight from Athens, believe me when I tell you, best baklava I've ever had.- Diana YanokiFebruary 22, 2014Best bakery ever, cakes are sooo good and coffee as well! Check it out :)
Alex L.December 22, 2012Got the Rum Cake, Noisette, and two things of baklava. My god. These treats blew my mind. Amazing.
They have tasty cakes. The place is clean. Very fancy. Definitely try the baklava.
Sofia PapastamelosJune 10, 2012Great food and love the Greek coffee. However, as a Greek I see some of the pastries to be rather small and overpriced.- If you show up right at 8 am or so, be prepared for fresh croissants baking; you'll swear the smell has 100s of cals!
Even if you don't like tea, give Berry Berry a try. It's very sweet and really refreshing.
- Arthur GjikaDecember 24, 2010Excellent european cakes and pastries. Always a hit when visiting friends and family.
Try the chocolate sandwich cookie with the pistachio tip. Delicious!
- Try the tiramisu! It's topped with chocolate ganache. To die for!
A cafe breve is a latte made with half and half.
Desserts are very good but get your coffee across the street at Cafe Fixe.
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Athan's Bakery - Brookline
1621 Beacon St (Washington St)
Brookline, MA 02446
United States
Brookline, MA 02446
United States
European café culture has arrived in Boston. Athan's strives to provide our patrons with the quintessential café experience.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
(617) 734-7028
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch
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