The best bakeries & sweet shops in Athens

5 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

27 N Court St

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”

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Whit's Frozen Custard

Bakeries & Sweets

Frozen custard chain with vanilla, chocolate & a rotating weekly flavor, plus a range of toppings.

49 S Court St

“Frozen custard chain with vanilla, chocolate & a rotating weekly flavor, plus a range of toppings.”

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Tim Hortons

Bakeries & Sweets

Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.

903 E State St

“Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.”

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Village Bakery & Café

Bakeries & Sweets

Homey bakeshop & eatery with artisanal breads, gourmet groceries & breakfast/lunch classics.

268 E State St

“Homey bakeshop & eatery with artisanal breads, gourmet groceries & breakfast/lunch classics.”

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Anything Bagel

Bakeries & Sweets

Anything Bagel bakes from legacy recipes with over 20 bagels and 10 schmears, plus handmade sandwiches and good coffee that can wear a…

6115 McNaughten Ctr (Columbus)

“Anything Bagel bakes from legacy recipes with over 20 bagels and 10 schmears, plus handmade sandwiches and good coffee that can wear a playful Ube Cold Foam. The rotating Giving Bagel fuels Bake It Forward, so your morning run also gives back to a local cause.”

From the Reynoldsburg newsletter, September 8, 2026

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