Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask us about koulourakia, our cookies and ordering. Can't find your answer? Email sales@elonafoods.com.
About koulourakia
What are koulourakia?
Koulourakia are traditional Greek butter cookies, rolled by hand into twists, braids and rings. Greek families bake them during Holy Week for Easter, but they're eaten all year, usually with a cup of coffee or tea. They're only lightly sweet, which makes them perfect for dunking.
How do you say koulourakia?
koo-loo-RAHK-yah. One cookie is a koulouraki (koo-loo-RAH-kee).
About our cookies
Who makes Elona cookies?
We're a family-run company in Campbell, California. Every cookie starts with a recipe from our Yiayia (grandmother), Antonia Komianos, who moved from Greece to the United States in 1961. We bake everything ourselves in our commercial kitchen in Campbell, and every pouch carries full nutrition and allergen labeling. Read our story.
What flavors do you make?
Four:
Butter: our original, the classic koulouraki with butter and vanilla.
Chocolate: the same recipe with cocoa.
Cinnamon: made with olive oil, orange and cinnamon, and vegan.
Baklava Bites: small honey-walnut cookies with cinnamon and cloves, inspired by Yiayia's baklava.
You can also get Butter, Chocolate and Cinnamon together in The Koulouraki Trio, or Butter and Baklava Bites in the Butter & Baklava Bundle.
What's in them?
Short, simple ingredient lists. Our Butter koulourakia, for example, are flour, cane sugar, butter, eggs, milk, baking powder and vanilla. Each product page lists the full ingredients and allergens.
Are any of your cookies vegan?
Yes, our Cinnamon koulourakia. They're made with olive oil and orange juice instead of butter and eggs. Our other three cookies contain butter and eggs, and the Baklava Bites also contain honey.
Do your cookies contain nuts?
Only the Baklava Bites, which contain walnuts. All four cookies are baked in the same kitchen, so if you have a serious nut allergy, please email us before you order.
Are your cookies gluten-free?
No. All four are made with wheat flour.
How long do they stay fresh?
Nine months from the day we bake them. They're packed in foil-lined pouches that keep moisture out.
Buying
Where can I buy Elona cookies in stores?
We're in more than 140 stores across California and the West Coast, from Greek and Mediterranean markets to specialty grocers. Use our store finder to see which ones are near you.
Do you ship, and how much does it cost?
Yes, anywhere in the United States. Orders ship within 2–3 business days. Shipping is a flat $5, and free on orders of $50 or more. Shipping & returns has the details.
Can I send cookies as a gift?
Yes. Ship the order straight to them, and add their name and a gift message at checkout. If you can't decide, The Koulouraki Trio and the Butter & Baklava Bundle make easy gifts.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Email sales@elonafoods.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and a photo, and we'll send a replacement or a refund. Because our cookies are food, we can't take returns or exchanges.
Can I order in bulk, or carry Elona in my store?
Yes. For large or corporate orders, or if you run a store or café, email sales@elonafoods.com and we'll put it together with you.
Still have a question? Email sales@elonafoods.com or call 408-412-9012.