Athan’s European Bakery & Cafe’, with locations in Brighton and Brookline, strives to provide patrons with the quintessential cultural café experience – steeped in artisan traditions, yet hip and modern; casual, yet elegant; always delicious. Whether it be a Parisian "boulangerie/patisserie", an Italian "patisserie", an eastern European "kaffehaus", or a Greek "zaharoplasteion", these temples of sweet escape are part of everyday life. Upon entering one of these venerable institutions, one is often struck by the charm of the interior, the convivial atmosphere, the compelling aromas, the noisy espresso machine, the myriad possibilities for indulgence…all this awaits the visitor now, as well.