Nothing makes us think of home more instantly than the smell of gooey chocolate chip cookies. In fact, here in the U.S., we love chocolate chip cookies so much that we've given them their own national day of recognition- in 2019, that falls on the Sunday of August 4.
In order to celebrate properly, it's crucial to know where to find the best cookies (chocolate chip and beyond) in the St.Petersburg and Clearwater area. If you're seeking somewhere to grab a sweet treat this Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, look no further!
This is the perfect stop for anyone who's got a chocolate chip cookie craving with a little bit of an extra sweet tooth. Located in The EDGE District of St. Petersburg, the Sweet Stack Shack serves up nothing but homemade ice cream sandwiches! You can enjoy a freshly-baked cookie (or brownie) with some locally-made ice cream and whatever toppings your heart desires.
This local, gourmet cookie company is owned and operated by St. Petersburg local, Katie, who truly does create some of the finest cookies in the entire 727area. She dreams up mouthwatering combinations, like fig and cardamom or horchata and white chocolate, but, of course, she's got the staples like chocolate chip dialed in, too.
Katie's Fine Cookies doesn't operate out of a retail storefront, but you can snag a cookie at many St. Pete spots like Bandit Coffee Co., Bodega, Pete's General, Black Crow Coffee Co, Green Bench Brewing Company, Station House St. Pete, and The Cider Press Café.
A Clearwater Beach favorite for over 15 years, The Mint Fox is home to the Serious Cookie Sundae. This half-pound warm cookie topped with two scoops of ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream takes National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day to the next level! If that sounds like a bit much for you, they also offer a "not so serious" cookie sundae in a smaller portion.
Valhalla is the spot for anyone seeking out a plant-based treat on Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. This 100% vegan bakery has some insanely decadent desserts that will leave you wondering how they can pull off those flavors without any dairy. They make a mean chocolate chip cookie, and their lavender cookies are certainly worth mentioning, too.
Gluten-free? Not a problem! This National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, stop into HaleLife Bakery in Clearwater to get all sorts of chocolate chip-centric desserts like a Cookie Monster Donut or a Chocolate Chip Monster Cookie. They also sell jars of their gluten-free cookie dough to go, so you can enjoy them later at home, too!
This St. Petersburg bakery is located right next to Sunken Gardens and creates some of the best made-from-scratch delicacies in the area. Their chocolate chip cookie is a perfect choice on August 4, but one look at their display case, and you'll know that there's no wrong decision!
St. Petersburg and Clearwater are home to some amazing bakeries, but these are the most noteworthy picks when it comes to that chocolate chip cookie craving. If you want to learn more about the Best Bakeries in St. Petersburg and Clearwater and stay up-to-date on all of the best spots in the 727area, register today for your free local guide to this side of the bay!
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