Toasties and pies from €3–€5 keep locals loyal to Everest
Everest in Terminal 2 sits airside after security, right in the main departures hall before the international gates. It’s the same Greek chain you see on Thessaloniki streets, so locals treat it as the default “don’t overthink it” stop. Expect the usual counter setup: prepared sandwiches, toast, cheese pies and spanakopita, plus espresso-based coffee pulled fast.
Most pastries run around €3–€4 and coffees roughly €3, though several reviewers call out the “airport level” mark-up versus city branches. A cheese pie or spanakopita and a small cappuccino usually land you somewhere near €7–€8 total. Card payments are standard, and receipts print automatically, which matters if you’re expensing.
Spanakopita and tiropita get the best comments for taste versus price, especially compared with the more generic pre-packed sandwiches in the €5–€7 range. If you want something hot, the classic toasties are pressed on order and come out in a few minutes. Sweet options exist too, but regulars tend to steer toward the savoury pies for reliability.
Big pinch point is timing: queues form from about 05:30 to 08:30 when multiple Aegean and Ryanair departures leave close together from Terminal 2. Service is quick, but a 10–15 minute wait isn’t rare in that window. Later in the afternoon, several reviews mention more limited fresh stock, especially on the popular spinach and cheese pies.
What regulars do: walk up, scan the display, and point to the freshest-looking tray instead of taking the first slice handed over. Many grab their pie and coffee to go and eat at the gate seating near their specific gate number, because the stand area clogs easily. Tip: if your boarding pass shows a tight departure, order filter coffee or an espresso shot; they pour faster than milk-heavy drinks.