Best Cookies in Phoenix

"Chef/owner Country Velador’s menu of small-batch, handcrafted confections changes regularly, so there’s always something new to delight sweet-lovers. And with whimsical offerings like Coffee Banoffee with Extra Toffee Pie, S’mores Got Bored!. and Yuzu Pistachio Fudge, it’s easy to see why this Old Town gem has a loyal and fun-loving following."

"Super Chunk is a small-batch, hand-crafted sweets & treats boutique shop that has treats with a modern and unique twist. The executive pastry chef of Cowboy Ciao, Country Velador and her husband, Sergio opened this shop about seven months ago. Her claim to fame is her unique caramel corn!"

"Scoop and Joy in Scottsdale is best known for creating adorable little faces out of candy, cookies, and pretzels on the top of your ice cream (just say yes when they ask if you’d like a surprise!) They serve Lappert’s ice cream from Hawaii plus boba tea, Dole whip, coffee and homemade baked goods; you can also buy pints. Churn — with locations in Gilbert and Phoenix — is a classic ice cream shop with retro vibes."

"Scoop and Joy Lounge rotates its flavors, so you’ll always find something delicious and new. (Don’t worry – the old stand-bys are always there.) They also have boba tea, milkshakes, fruit smoothies and ice cream sandwiches."

"I love their cute ice cream scoops and I love Lappert's ice cream. If you're nearby, you have to stop here!"

"Located in Tempe, just off the I-10, Dirty Dough offers a wide assortment of flavors, fillings, and toppings on a “super doughy” cookie menu that also rotates on a weekly basis. *Open daily 10:00am-12:00am, curbside pickup, local/nationwide delivery, & vegan options also available. *These cookies were huge!"

"Dirty Dough is the perfect spot for when you’re craving a late-night dessert!. Even as a crunchy cookie fan, I was easily swooned by the warm, thick cake cookies. You easily get your money’s worth, considering the density of the cookie!"

"Dirty Dough is where you will find a delicious variety of cake cookies. Super thick, and made with quality ingredients. They have so many chocolate chips that you won’t have to decide which will be the “best bite."

"Located near the Arizona State University in Tempe, Insomnia Cookies is yet ANOTHER cookie joint is famous for its freshly baked cookies, ice cream cookie sandwiches, cookie cakes, ice cream pints, long shop hours, and late-night deliveries. *Open daily Monday-Wednesday 11:00am-1:00am, Thursday-Friday 11:00am-3:00am, Saturday-Sunday 12:00pm-3:00am, minis, vegan, gluten-free options & nationwide shipping also available. *Unlike Crumbl Cookies & Dirty Dough, Insomnia Cookies focuses MORE on the actual cookie dough taste and LESS on the wild fillings and toppings"

"Insomnia Cookies will cure your sweet cravings with warm, delicious cookies, brownies, cookie cakes, cookiewiches, ice cream and milk. The store is conveniently located near campus and Mill Ave and offers delivery around the Tempe area through 3 a.m."

"With 12+ locations spread across the Phoenix valley, Crumbl Cookies is one of Arizona’s most popular cookie shops featuring a weekly rotating menu of delectably delicious cookies including 4 different “specialty flavors” to taste and enjoy. *All locations open daily at 8:00am & are closed on Sundays. If you’re in the mood for cookies AND ice cream be sure to try out “Crumbl’s Cream” which comes in half-pints of vanilla, hot chocolate, sea salt toffee, and peanut butter toffee, inspired by their cookie recipes."

"One of the most popular hiking trails in the valley is the Echo Canyon trail at Camelback Mountain. The Echo Canyon Recreation Area is made up of layered sandstone and comprises the "head" of Camelback Mountain. Prepare to catch of glimpse at some of the smaller animals of the Sonoran Desert, including cottontail rabbits, snakes, lizards, Harris antelope squirrels as well as a variety of birds."

"The most well-known and popular outdoor hiking route in the Phoenix area is Camelback Mountain. The trails to get to the top of the mountain are definitely challenging, but well worth the effort for some awesome views and great exercise. Keep in mind that the Phoenix heat makes this hike extra challenging, so start your hike as early in the morning as possible."

"The Cholla Trail to the top is popular, but is not for the faint of heart. You can enjoy views of Camelback Mountain from the bottom in many parts of Phoenix."

"Located in Arizona Boardwalk alongside other popular Scottsdale children’s’ attractions like OdySea Aquarium is Butterfly Wonderland. Kids of all ages can enjoy a unique experience as thousands of butterflies are allowed to fly freely throughout a tropical atrium. Butterfly Wonderland is one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the continent and it features America’s largest butterfly emergence gallery."

"For a fun day out, nothing can beat the beauty of Butterfly Wonderland. The state-of-the-art facility features a glass atrium and tropical rainforest habitat that features hundreds of species of butterflies from around the world. You can also enjoy a 3D "Flight of the Butterflies" movie and multiple interactive exhibits."

"Know before you go: The entrance to Aguila's Hidaway is located behind Dysart Liquor in Avondale. That’s the first “hidaway” part. The second part is that this neighborhood bar — once Wendy Jack’s Hideaway, then just Hideaway, now owned by Javier Aguila, who decided to drop the “e” — is a former bomb shelter that opened as an underground bar in 1962, back when Avondale was a dry city."

"1235 N Dysart Rd, Avondale1235 N Dysart RdAvondale, AZ 85323. Originally built as a bombshelter, this bar is in a somewhat secret spot tucked in behind Dysart Liquor in Avondale. The bar opened as a truly underground bar in 1962 when Avondale was a dry city."

"Long considered one of, if not, Arizona’s best small-town brewery, Tombstone opened its very first metro Phoenix outpost in fall 2020. Tombstone Brewing North greatly expanded the range of styles the breweries can make. Over four years at the mash tanks, owner Matt Brown and head brewer Weedy Weidenthal have developed a reputation for IPAs, including doubles and triples."

"One of the first things you’ll notice about Helio Basin Brewing Company is the quality of their beer. Quality from grain to glass is Helio’s philosophy— and you’ll notice it upon your first sip of one of their brews. Their beers are sophisticated yet uncomplicated, and you can literally taste the integrity of their ingredients and the care they use while brewing."

"A post shared by 🍬 Paris Rendez-Vous (@parisrendez_vous) on Sep 7, 2015 at 4:10pm PDT. For gelato with some French flair, visit Paris Rendez-Vous, located at Desert Ridge in north Phoenix. The French pastry shop specializes in macarons, Cannelé de Bordeaux (a cake-like pastry covered by a thick, caramelized crust), croissants, and chocolates."

"Paris Rendez-vous is a French pastry shop that sells baked goods and sweets of the highest quality. They have amazing products that introduce a part of France to their customers. Their relaxing patio makes customers enjoy the flavors at their own pace."

"From Business: We are specialized for French Macarons (21 flavors), French Pastries like croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, cannele. We also serve lunch with…"

"Rinaldi’s Italian Deli is a home-style, casual deli and eatery serving up breakfast and lunchtime fare such as soups, sandwiches, salads, and Italian dishes. Unlike other delis, Rinaldi’s offers a full breakfast service with a fresh selection of breakfast burritos and omelets, among other items. For lunch, guests can stop in and enjoy a quick sandwich or pasta dish in a New York-style atmosphere."