Food Scene
Where to Find the Best Cookies in Tempe
July 23, 2024
Hit Tempe’s top spots for fresh-from-the-oven cookies.
We all have that one friend who keeps a list of must-try cookies in their notes app. Whether it’s for Instagram-worthy photos, chronic sweet tooth situations or to delight a dozen other folks with the sweetest gesture, they’re in their cookie era — and we’re here for it.
In Tempe, we love our cookies hot, melty, decadent, freshly baked, with a scoop of ice cream, late at night and sometimes delivered. So, you know we’re the authority on local bakeries and cookie shops. Check out the best places to find next-level cookies in Tempe.
Daily Jam
310 S. Mill Ave., #A101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-968-9288
One word for you: massive! These large-and-in-charge cookies are delicious and perfect for pairing with one of a hot latte from the espresso bar. They’re also an entire dessert selection. Whether you’re dining in with excellent counter service or taking your order to go, be sure to add one of these giant cookies.
Insomnia Cookies
116 E. University Drive, Suite104, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-795-3693
Insomnia is the perfect stop for a single cookie, half a dozen or enough to cater to an entire houseful. You can even have orders delivered hot and fresh to your door. The menu here includes ice-cold milk and ice cream to pair with these sweet treats. As you may have guessed from the name, this shop is open late (Sunday through Wednesday until 1 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday until 3 a.m.).
Tracy Dempsey Originals
1325 W. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 602-775-4693
Since 2009, pastry chef Tracy Dempsey has been serving up sweets across the Valley. With a spectacular selection of homemade goodies and an assortment of wines on hand, her Tempe-based bakery is a local favorite. The ever-evolving roster of treats includes a variety of cookies, brownies, tarts, small sharing cakes and other delicious snacks.
Slickables
699 S. Mill Ave., #117, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-409-4591
Known for their famous ice cream sandwiches, Slickables is home to some excellent cookies — then just select a flavor for your ice cream scoop. Alternatively, ordering your ice cream sandwich “deconstructed” means you’ll get the two cookies on the side.
Chunk Cookies
1415 E. University Drive, #A104, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-590-2271
At Chunk, cookie awesomeness comes in singles, 4-packs or by the dozen. How many is too many? To quote Cady Heron, “the limit does not exist.” Most importantly, Chunk delivers. This is essential news for anyone staying at a Tempe hotel. Pro tip: Download the app for your first cookie free.
Dirty Dough
1537 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 623-404-6471
These freshly baked cookies are not only large, but heavy! Grab them hot-and-ready or have them delivered to any Tempe zip code from 6 to midnight from Monday through Saturday. They also now offer shipping nationwide. We recommend a “Dirty Dozen,” which is two of each of the “fan favorites,” plus one of each of the monthly cookie flavors.
Crumbl Cookies at The Watermark
430 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite A112, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 602-726-4553
This unmistakable pink box is synonymous with decadence of Crumbl cookies! Whether you walk in or place an order for delivery, you can expect a weekly rotation of delicious new flavors weekly.
