Category: Cookie Reviews
Crumbl, Gideon’s, Chip City, Duchess, Insomnia and so on—with so many shops selling cookies claiming to be the *best,* which ones are actually worth your time? Here we separate the awesome from the TikTok hype, sharing our thoughts on the best cookies in the U.S.
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What’s the Best Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie? 8 Flavors, Ranked
Which are the best Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies? I’ve tasted & ranked several flavors, so you can review ’em before you wait in line.
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Chip City’s Chip Crookies Are the Croissant-Cookie Mashup of Your Dreams
The Crookie, a dessert that combines a whole croissant with a massive cookie, is all over TikTok. But what’s the hype about? And where can you get it in the US? Here’s our review of the Chip City crookie.
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Crumbl Cookies, Reviewed: Which Flavors Are Worth Trying—And What You Should Know Before Going
Do Crumbl Cookies live up to the hype? Here’s my in-depth review of their flavors, cost and what makes them special. From Milk Chocolate Chip to seasonal creations, I’ll share the best flavors, how they compare to others (like Levain), and if they’re worth the price.
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Review: Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods Makes Epic Pie Crust Cookies
Calling your baked goods “life changing” is a bold claim, but Janie Deegan has solid evidence to back that claim up. She founded the company as a way to rebuild her life after struggling with drinking and homelessness, and now, Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods is paying it forward, providing second-chance jobs to those in need…
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Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs: What to Know Before You Go
My obsession with finding the ultimate chocolate chip cookie is well-known, and if you love molten, gooey cookies with an overwhelming chocolate-to-dough ratio (hi, it’s me), you’ve got to plan a vacation to Orlando, Florida, just to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse. If you’re short on time, visit the East End Market location; it’s not nearly as…
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Taylor Chip Cookies Review: Should You Try ‘Em?
We taste-tested a dozen Taylor Chip cookies; here are our top five (and everything else to know about the brand).
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Review: Culture Espresso’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Has Been Voted Best in NYC, But Is It?
In the quest for the best chocolate chip cookie, tons of attention is paid to Crumbl, Levain, Gideon’s Bakehouse and the like, but I was recently reminded of a story I wrote back in 2017, where 33 top bakeries across the U.S. and Canada went head-to-head, submitting their top chocolate chip cookie to a New…
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Review: What’s So Special About Levain Cookies?
Ah, the softball-sized cookie that started it all. (At least my obsession with barely baked, massive treats.) Levain Bakery has been around since 1995, and it’s widely regarded as the birthplace of “NYC-style cookies,” AKA gooey-centered cookies as big as your fist. But with so many competitors on the market these days, are they still…
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Review: What You Should Know About Last Crumb’s Gluten-Free Cookies
Gourmet cookie dealers are the new cupcakeries, with bougier takes on the trend popping up every day. And, arguably, the most exclusive of the bunch these days is Last Crumb. The Los Angeles-based brand is known for its weekly “drops,” just like those in the fashion world, where the company offers a limited supply of…
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Review: Are Funny Face Bakery Cookies Worth It?
If you have a penchant for liking dessert pics and staking out new bakeries to try out, you’ve probably seen New York’s Funny Face Bakery cross your feed. As someone who plans out Bluey cakes and Peppa Pig treats for her kid’s birthday (or just a random Tuesday), their take on pop culture cookies immediately…
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How Quarantine Life Inspired One Couple to Launch a Bakery
While every meme touts what a terrible year 2020 has been, there have been a few bright spots, and Ampersand Cookies is one of them. Melissa and Andrew Jones launched their company just a few months ago, and their massive, chewy-yet-still-gooey treats are already earning them a cult following on Instagram and throughout Tampa Bay.…
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Gideon’s Bakehouse: A Peek Inside Orlando’s Most Epic Bakery
Enchanting. That’s the word I’d use to describe Gideon’s Bakehouse, the bustling little bakery tucked inside Orlando’s East End Market. The shop seems like something out of a Harry Potter movie: Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves covered in old books line one wall, with wrought-iron lights and rustic wood tables contributing to a sense of old-world charm you…
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