NYC offers just about any food, restaurant, or dessert you’re looking for! With some of the most iconic bakeries and cafes residing here in the Big Apple, it’s no shot why we’re one of the cookie capitals of the country!
Whether you’re looking to dip a crunchy, gooey, delicious treat into milk for a late-night treat, or looking to add a little sweetness to your day, these cookies will have you’re mouth watering. Check out this list of the absolute best cookies in NYC in all their melt-in-your-mouth glory!
1. Levain Bakery, Multiple Locations
Levain Bakery is highly revered as one of the best spots for cookies not only in NYC, but the entire country. Although their original bakery resides in the iconic UWS, they know have a loa of locations seriving massive and tasty cookies. The Chocolate Chip Walnut is the most sought after in the place, but there’s something for everyone. But beware, this is a city favorite so there will be a line! (But it’s worth it)
Where: Find your location here
2. Milk Bar, NoMad
Milk Bar has a lot of great things…cake, ice cream, pies, and of course cookies! Our favorite is the Compost Cookie (sweet and salty made with coffee and oats as well as chocolate, butterscotch, pretzels & chips, and more). But there’s also a wide variety, like the Blueberry & Cream Cookie and the Confetti Cookie. We recommend stopping by the Milk Bar flagship in NoMad for their “Build-A-Cookie” experience to make you’re own…or you can order a tin of them online!
Where: 1196 Broadway at 29th St (Milk Bar Flagship), Bakeries here
3. Jacques Torres, DUMBO & Grand Central Terminal
The Chocolate Museum is a great place to spend a few hours, and don’t forget to pick up a delicious cookie on your way out. This Jacques’ World Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie is oozing with chocolate chunks, yum! Check out all of their cookies (and delicious chocolate) here!
Where:
DUMBO – 66 Water St, Brooklyn
Grand Central Terminal – 17 Grand Central Terminal (Lexington Passage Way)
4. Maman, Multiple Locations
Soft and gooey, the Nutty Chocolate Chunk Cookie is about as sumptuous and flavorful as it sounds. Almonds, walnuts, macadamias, and a browned exterior all come together to make this an amazing bite. While you’re here, we also suggesting snagging one of their delicious hot chocolates that go perfectly with a freshly baked cookie! Chocolate overload in the best way!
Where: Find your location here
5. Dominique Ansel Bakery, SoHo & Flatiron
One of the most unique takes on the humble cookie, Dominique Ansel Bakery’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot re-imagines cookies and milk in a brand new way. Tough enough not to fall apart when you take your shot, this treat is a must-try for true cookie-holics. And no, it’s not “overdone” to mention Dominique Ansel on this list, it’s famous for a reason.
Where:
SoHo – 189 Spring St
Flatiron – 17 E 27th St
6. Chip City, Multiple Locations
Chip City made its way onto the cookie scene in Astoria, Queens in 2017. Since their focus is on cookies, it’s no wonder that they’re one of the best the city has to offer. They’ve since expanded to other locations across the Big Apple. We recommend the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie if you’re looking for something particularly decadent, but we honestly haven’t had a cookie there we didn’t like so you’re in safe hands with any choice you make!
Where: Find your location here
7. Culture Espresso, Midtown
Culture Espresso bakes batches on batches of fresh cookies every single day! Their Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie melts in your mouth and as the name suggests, their coffee is just as incredible! Plus, they have a few locations around Midtown, making it perfect for a commute or even stopping in for lunch. Check out their options here.
Where:
Culture Espresso – 72 W 38th St
Culture 36 – 247 W 36th St
Culture 307- 307 W 38th St
8. Insomnia Cookies, Multiple Locations
Insomnia Cookies started cruising the streets of New York City in their food trucks back in 2008, now nearly a decade later they have over 100 shops. Order through their personal app and surprise someone anywhere in the US with a box of heavenly cookies (vegan/gluten free options included). Of course we love the Triple Chocolate Cookie and the Red Velvet Cookies N Cream, and they can be delivered up until 3 am.
Where: Find your location here
9. Gooey On The Inside, Bowery
We all know that the perfect cookie is always crispy on the outside, but soft and gooey on the inside. However, if you’ve ever attempted to bake a batch yourself, you know its not as easy as you would think. The idea for Gooey On The Inside came about when the owner (and self-proclaimed emotional eater) perfected the recipe in her Chelsea apartment. Several years later and this cookie shop continues to experiment and put its own personal twist on classic favorites we all love. Get the Chocolate Chip Chunk. They ship nationwide too. Check out their goodies here.
Where: 63 Chrystie St
10. Besfren NYC, K-Town
BESFREN, inspired by the Korean fairytale “Moon Rabbit” is a company founded in 2012 that’s made up of two parts, their range of Korean Beauty products and their cozy cafe. Their artistically hand-crafted pastries are a mix of Korean traditional pastries and the latest in modern desserts. We recommend their soft Triple Chocolate Chip cookie that will have you craving even more.
Where: 315 5th Ave
11. Ovenly, Multiple Locations
Another award winning bakery! This Brooklyn gem is the perfect spot for those who always need a little something salty after eating something sweet. Our personal favorite is the Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie (which is secretly vegan too!), but there a few other great options too like the Hot Chocolate Cookie and the Salted Peanut Butter Cookie. They also have amazing cakee! Nationwide shipping available. Check options and order yours here.
Where:
Greenpoint – 31 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn
West Village – 523 Hudson St
Williamsburg – 43 N 5th St, Brooklyn
Cobble Hill – 276 Court St, Brooklyn
Park Slope – 210 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
12. Crumbs Bake Shop, Local Retailers
Crumbs Bake Shop, one of NYC’s most iconic bakeries that closed their doors over a decade ago is back! Back on a national stage, you can now purchase signature flavor cookie jars at ShopRite stores across the Northeast, in flavors that include Sprinkle Sundae, Chocolate Cherry, Cotton Candy and more. You can also buy them online as well through their website or enjoy them via same-day delivery from apps like UberEats, GrubHub and Seamless! Check all flavors here.
Where: NYC ShopRite locations, CRUMBs website, delivery services + more
13. Funny Face Bakery, Seaport & NoHo
This quirky bakery and cookie shop serves some of the most pop-culture, fun cookies you’ll ever see! Sure, they serve up the classics like the Deluxe Chocolate Chip and Crispy-Mallow Crunch, but the talk of the town here is the custom designed cookies. Chomp down on everything from a Taylor Swift face to an I <3 NY t-shirt, as they have a variety of hilarious meme-worth treats to pick from. Check out all of the options here or stop into one of the two locations!
Where:
Seaport – 6 Fulton St
NoHo – 319 Lafayatte St
14. Crumbl Cookies, Upper East Side
You may know Crumbl Cookies either from their massive TikTok popularity, or because of their 700+ locations, but their only one location (which opened last October) is definitely worth checking out! Of course their award-winning Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie is one of the best, but they also boast 200+ iconic flavors including Cornbread, Cookies & Cream, S’mores, Key Lime Pie, Peppermint Bark, Caramel Popcorn, Buttermilk Pancake, and Galaxy Brownie. Check out all their mouth-watering options here.
Where: 1195 3rd Ave
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