Soft, fluffy, chewy, with or without filling! Cookies have captured the attention of both professionals and amateurs in recent years, sparking trends and inspiring ideas. Neighborhoods are filled with the aromas of butter, caramel, chocolate, and nut oils, and curious Athenians with a sweet tooth are once again on a new mission: to find the most flavorful and inspired cookies in the city—the ones that will make them melt with happiness as soon as they come fresh and steamy out of the oven, spreading lazily and proudly behind the glass displays. These are some of our favorite cookie spots in Athens, offering many reasons to discover them—if you haven’t already—and even more to add them to your daily routine!

I love cookies
It arrived a little while ago and put the southern suburbs on the map for cookie lovers. One bite of these buttery and chewy cookies, and you’ll instantly understand why this name was chosen for the shop. Everything baked here is baked with love and served with abundant love. You can feel it when you cut into one of their New York cookies and watch it oozing with sinful filling, overflowing with white chocolate and melted caramel. Not a fan of caramel? No worries—the choices here are countless and won’t leave you disappointed. If you’re in the area on weekends, don’t miss the chance to try the cookie pies, especially the bueno cookie pie, which will make you postpone—yet again—your diet until Monday!
Chrysostomou Smyrnis 29, Argyroupoli

I cake you
‘I cake you’ is a delicious and certainly alternative way to say ‘I love you.’ And perhaps you don’t even need to say it aloud. Simply offer someone a package of cookies from this specific cookie shop, and they’ll instantly get the message! For six years now, this friendly and laid-back spot in Exarchia has been making Themistokleous Street smell like freshly baked dough. It masterfully combines the technique of creating a cookie that’s both soft and pleasantly crunchy with chocolate (of all kinds), caramel, and nuts. It consistently succeeds, always in imaginative combinations (my personal favorite is the one mixing dark chocolate with salt) and in generous portions that give your palate a reason to party every time.
Themistokleous 42, Exarchia, Tel. 211 4091999

The Cookie Spot
As challenging as it might be to stop on Kifisias Avenue while driving to visit this tiny cookie paradise, it’s worth finding a way to do it at least once. You won’t regret it for a moment, as the moment you catch sight of its display cases, sweet anticipation and joy will wash over you. By the time you take your first bite, your emotions will reach a peak. Of course, in between, you’ll face the tough decision of choosing flavors: Triple Chocolate cookies, Confetti cookies with colorful sprinkles, red velvet, with chocolate and peanut butter, or Skillet cookies in XL size and special pans to share with friends? Don’t stress! Leave some choices for next time so you’ll have a reason to return. Just be sure to come on foot so you have all the time in the world to enjoy.
129 Kifisias Ave., Ampelokipi, Tel. 210 6983637

The Cookie Dude
With a minimalist style and definitely off the beaten path, this sweet spot recently started baking its American-style cookies with mastery in a professional setting. It has already managed to turn Rhodes Street (just a few meters behind Marousi station) into a hotspot for cookie lovers who live or move around the northern suburbs. This is, in itself, a reward for the dedicated work of “The Cookie Dude,” whose fresh, soft cookies (in large and regular sizes), made with pure ingredients, are literally flying off the shelves daily from early morning. Until you discover your own favorite flavors, it’s worth trying them all (and leaving guilt and regrets aside): Red velvet, Triple Chocolate, peanut butter with whole milk chocolate chunks, oatmeal with raisins and dark chocolate, or simply (for the classic Chocoholics) a mix of milk and dark chocolate.
4 Rhodes St., Marousi, Tel. 211 0015710

Cake Me
While your first thoughts about Cake Me in Nea Erythraia might focus on its fluffy, beautifully decorated cakes and delicious cupcakes, it’s worth giving the cookies the attention they deserve. And that attention could be substantial if you’re a fan of soft cookies, whether in classic or more “refined” flavors (like lemon, peanut butter, or oatmeal with raisins), especially if you’re a chocolate lover. The Chocolate Chip, Nutella, Bueno, and Cocoa and White Chocolate Chip cookies will become your new addictions, prompting frequent trips to the northern suburbs (if you’re based in the city center or further south) just to indulge in them.
373 Kifisias Ave., Nea Erythraia, Tel. 210 6251427

Krisp the Cookie Shop
Crunchy on the edges and soft in the center, the homemade cookies at Krisp the Cookie Shop are displayed warm, fluffy, and with New York style every morning behind the glass of this aromatic bakery in Ilioupoli, inviting passersby to start their day on a sweet and fragrant note. To get a sneak preview before you even take a bite, try breaking them in half with your hands. The soft, chewy dough slowly and tantalizingly separates, revealing delicious surprises inside. Start with the three top Krisp cookie flavors to ease into the experience: Triple Chocolate for those who believe chocolate is the “key” to happiness, Chocolate Chip if classic choices are unbeatable for you, and Red Velvet to mix flavor with color for Instagram-worthy snapshots.
59 Kyprion Iroon Ave., Ilioupoli, Tel. 210 9904001