Located in Los Angeles (Westside or central LA are preferred, but open to all areas)
Must be known for cookies (not just a bakery with good cookies on the side)
Either classic perfected OR unique flavors worth trying
Freshly baked (ideally warm)
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I’m on the hunt for the absolute best cookie shop in LA. Looking for cookies that are worth driving across the city for—whether it’s classic chocolate chip done perfectly, giant gooey ones, or creative flavors you can’t find anywhere else.
Hands down, Diddy Riese is my all-time favorite cookie shop in LA. There’s just something special about a spot that’s been serving fresh-baked cookies and ice cream sandwiches for decades. Their cookies are made from scratch, baked all day, and you can mix and match them with scoops of ice cream to build the ultimate sandwich. And honestly, you can’t beat the price — it still feels like such a steal compared to everywhere else in LA. The line can get long, but it’s part of the experience and totally worth it once you get that warm, soft cookie in hand. Affordable, nostalgic, and consistently delicious — Diddy Riese will always be my pick for best cookies in LA.
If you haven’t tried Levain Bakery (Larchmont), run, don’t walk. Their chocolate chip walnut is basically cookie heaven—thick, gooey in the center, and crisp on the edges. They’re definitely on the pricier side ($5+ a cookie), but one cookie is massive and honestly feels like a whole dessert. My personal favorite is the dark chocolate chocolate chip - so decadent. You will LOVE it if you love chocolatey cookies. Totally worth the hype.
The Best Cookie Shops in Los Angeles?
someone who's looking for indulge-worthy cookies
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Located in Los Angeles (Westside or central LA are preferred, but open to all areas)
Must be known for cookies (not just a bakery with good cookies on the side)
Either classic perfected OR unique flavors worth trying
Freshly baked (ideally warm)
I’m on the hunt for the absolute best cookie shop in LA. Looking for cookies that are worth driving across the city for—whether it’s classic chocolate chip done perfectly, giant gooey ones, or creative flavors you can’t find anywhere else.
Hands down, Diddy Riese is my all-time favorite cookie shop in LA. There’s just something special about a spot that’s been serving fresh-baked cookies and ice cream sandwiches for decades. Their cookies are made from scratch, baked all day, and you can mix and match them with scoops of ice cream to build the ultimate sandwich. And honestly, you can’t beat the price — it still feels like such a steal compared to everywhere else in LA. The line can get long, but it’s part of the experience and totally worth it once you get that warm, soft cookie in hand. Affordable, nostalgic, and consistently delicious — Diddy Riese will always be my pick for best cookies in LA.
If you haven’t tried Levain Bakery (Larchmont), run, don’t walk. Their chocolate chip walnut is basically cookie heaven—thick, gooey in the center, and crisp on the edges. They’re definitely on the pricier side ($5+ a cookie), but one cookie is massive and honestly feels like a whole dessert. My personal favorite is the dark chocolate chocolate chip - so decadent. You will LOVE it if you love chocolatey cookies. Totally worth the hype.