Athens’ Bio Boom: Green & Healthy Shopping Guide

This cool and chic market is one of the most refined health-food establishments in Athens, located a short walk from Syntagma Square. Inside, you’ll find an extensive selection of fresh organic fruits and vegetables — both from Greek producers and international specialist growers — alongside a curated deli section with charcuterie and cheeses, natural beauty and home-care products, and shelves stocked with superfoods, grains, eco cleaning supplies, and specialty dietary items. The store is a one-stop wellness destination for anyone looking to eat clean and shop consciously while in the city.

Nikis 30, Syntagma

With a flagship store in Monastiraki, this well-known Greek organic chain offers an impressive range of groceries, natural beauty products, gluten-free and vegan items, and ecological household goods. Though part of a network, this particular location stands out for its accessibility and size. For visitors staying in or around the historical center, it’s one of the most comprehensive organic supermarkets in walking distance.

Aiolou 104, Omonoia

A long-standing Athenian institution, BioShop.gr has been supporting holistic lifestyles since 1993. Its mix of organic groceries, dietary supplements, natural cosmetics, and wellness essentials is extensive and well-curated. This is the kind of place where you can stock up on everything from organic herbs and teas to eco-friendly personal care items and niche Greek wellness brands. It’s a quieter, low-profile store — but ideal for travelers who want both quality and purpose behind their purchases.

Veikou 30, Galatsi

This well-stocked store near Syntagma has a more functional, independent feel than some of the glossier options in town. The shelves are filled with fresh produce, frozen organics, teas, natural beauty items, supplements, and eco-conscious cleaning products. It’s especially useful for those staying centrally who prefer an honest, local alternative to the larger chains, and who value variety over design.

Filellinon 2, Syntagma

Bamboo Vegan is a store-cum-community hub in the heart of Exarchia, combining a vegan grocery corner with a cozy café. You’ll find dairy-free cheeses, plant-based meats, cruelty-free cosmetics, and a fridge stocked with meat and dairy alternatives. The café serves smoothies, espresso with plant milks, and vegan pies or sandwiches, all perfect for refueling between city walks. The vibe is unpretentious and warm, ideal for travelers looking to connect with Athens’s alternative side.

Zoodochou Pigis 8–10, Exarchia

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Groceristas

Located in laid-back Pagrati, this is a stylish concept store that merges a natural grocery with a plant-forward deli and juice bar. The market section includes organic packaged goods, cold-pressed juices, vegan chocolate, and gluten-free snacks, while the café offers smoothies, vegan ice creams, and small-batch coffee. With its airy layout and wood-accented design, Groceristas is both a place to shop and a place to linger — a local favorite that fits seamlessly into a modern Athenian health routine.

Spyrou Mercouri  50 & Vasileos Georgiou II, Pagrati

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Happy Blender

Though primarily a plant-based brunch and smoothie bar, Happy Blender also functions as a hybrid wellness stop, offering take-away raw bars, protein mixes, and superfood snacks. The menu leans into acai bowls, activated juices, and gluten-free treats — with enough items available for purchase to make it worth a mention as a café–retail blend. Ideal for readers who want a vibrant, health-conscious meal with the option to bring some wellness goods home.

Ifaístou 39, Psyrri

Located between Omonia and Akadimia, this modern health-food eatery specializes in nutrient-dense meals, smoothies, and supplements — with a small but dedicated selection of packaged goods available for take-away. It’s geared toward the biohacker and the athlete more than the average organic shopper, which gives it a fresh, focused identity in the market. Visitors looking for targeted nutrition and innovative formulations will appreciate its distinct approach.

Akadimias 91, Athina

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Pure Juice Bar & Superfoods

A health café in the Kolonaki area offering cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, protein-packed bites and a retail section of superfoods and detox blends. It’s more café than shop, but the range of products available for purchase — including adaptogenic powders and vegan protein blends — adds hybrid value. A stylish spot for a morning recharge.

Ploutarchou 32, Kolonaki

One of the lesser-known but very reliable stores in Exarchia, Viofos maintains a plentiful inventory of organic pantry items, dried herbs, supplements, eco cleaning products, and natural cosmetics. The space is compact, the staff are knowledgeable, and the selection is spot-on for those seeking high-integrity products. It’s an excellent stop for eco-conscious travelers wanting something local and authentic.

Themistokleous 3, Exarchia

Tucked just south of the Acropolis Museum, this shop offers a generous variety of healthy snacks, plant-based products, organic produce, and bulk teas or herbs. Green Store blends neighborhood warmth with deep knowledge, and although it’s compact, its offering feels carefully selected and practical. Especially good for those staying in the Koukaki–Makrygianni corridor.

Dimitrakopoulou 57, Koukaki

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Wild Souls

Wild Souls is a modern pantry destination specializing in pure, plant-based spreads, nut butters, and sesame products made without additives or preservatives. Known for its minimalist aesthetic and focus on high-quality Greek ingredients, the concept-store is best loved for its cold-pressed tahini, velvety cashew and almond butters, and naturally sweetened halva. The Kolonaki store offers the full range, including granola blends, small-batch seasonal releases, and beautifully packaged jars designed for gifting. While the café draws a stylish crowd, the shop is worth visiting for clean-label, nutrient-rich staples with a distinctly Greek point of view.

Irodotou 14 & Karneadou, Kolonaki & Voulis 36, Syntagma