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Deb's Cookie Jar

4.8 (184 reviews)
InexpensiveDesserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
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Ana A.

Im a cookie person and tried their famous chocolate chip w/ walnuts and OMG it was wonderful!!

Massive cookies
Gillian A.

My cookie craving led me here. Upon arriving, my sight went straight to the massive cookies that were inside the display case; they're huge!! Lol. Was a little overwhelmed with all of the flavors at first, but ended up getting the white choco cranberry, Oreo choco chip, and peanut butter choco chip. 3 for $5; sweet deal considering how big these cookies are. For the white choco cranberry and Oreo choco chip cookies, they were very hard and were a bit messy to eat as each bite made a bunch of crumbs; they may have been in the oven for a tad too long?? The peanut butter choco chip was a real winner though; chewy at the center, crispy on the edge, peanut buttery and chocolatey goodness. Definitely get that one if you stop by here. Overall, the cookies were a hit/miss for me. The staff was friendly and the place is small and cozy though; I went on a Sunday afternoon and there were locals dining in for brunch (they serve other food items here too). Parking was easy for me as some of the stores who share the tiny parking lot were closed at the time; parking might be difficult during the weekday.

The hours posted on Yelp for Deb's Cookie Jar.  I took this photo just a few minutes ago...
Laurie Z.

We had lunch in IB today following a doctor appointment. I checked the website for Deb's Cookie Jar a few days ago and was pleased to see they would open at 1:00pm as that would be a perfect time to go after lunch. We arrived at Deb's a few minutes after 1:30 and even though the "open" sign wasn't on, I got out of the car and went to the door. Locked. As I was getting back into the car, the shop door opened and a man propped it open, yay! I went in and the man was handing something to a customer (apparently the cookie shop shares the space with a printing business). He glanced at me and I asked about cookies (the shelves were empty). He told me "she" would probably be there at 2:00. I get that some small businesses run them a bit more casually than others but it's just not cool to post hours on their door and online and then not adhere to them. This isn't the first time this has happened...one time I drove from Chula Vista specifically to go here. The others times, I was in IB for other reasons so it wasn't a big deal. If nothing else, why not show your hours as (eg) "1:00ish or 1:00or so." ? Anyway, I officially give up and the one star rating isn't for the cookies, which I've wanted to try for years, but instead is for the unprofessional way this business is run.

What's left of my giant breakfast bagel ...
Narissa M.

I love this place. Deb always makes me feel welcome and takes the time to come out and greet me, no matter how busy she may be. This little family bakery makes the locals feel right at home, and the un-locals feel like they're locals! The cookies are HUGE. I usually get the regular chocolate chip, but today I went for the Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip, and the Blueberry White Chocolate Chip. Oh-My- Gah freakin good. Paired with the hot coffee & creamer, I'm in heaven. As usual, the cookies are fresh, and bursting with flavor- the butter... the blueberries, the dark chocolate, salted caramel ...with the slightly crisp outer cookie, then you bite into the soft middle. Just the right mixture of taste and textures to keep you coming back for more! Yes, I ate both kinds at the same time. I couldn't restrain myself. I originally came for a breakfast bagel this morning. I had the scrambled eggs, bacon, and pepper jack. Very good, and good size portions! Stop in here for your next sugar fix, or breakfast, you will not be disappointed.

Vanilla cupcake
Nicole J.

Deb is quite possibly the nicest person I've met since moving here to California. I found her shop by accident while driving by one day on the way home. It's in an out of the way place. It's a small unassuming shop. The cookies are absolutely delicious and if you go in and you're wondering which one to try make sure that no matter what you try the one called the dark side. It's absolutely delicious and chocolatey without being too sweet. But even better than the cookies are her cupcakes. I haven't had cake this good in years. It doesn't have that heavy texture that a lot of homemade cakes have and her buttercream is light and I could literally just eat a bowl full of it. She's pretty much the best thing about Imperial Beach so far.

Butterscotch, black and white, and ... Who cares, they're all good!! (Plus I forgot because I ate them so fast)
Gary C.

Thank goodness for yelp! I came down to Imperial Beach to visit my parents in their new home and we were looking for food and the search results came up with this place and the high rating and the word "cookie" easily got me interested in checking it out. I was originally looking for a sushi or taco place but wanted to grab cookies before the place closed. After getting a glimpse and a whiff of the cookies and the rest of the menu I wound up staying. I saw the Deb's Massive Monte Cristo and thought "challenge accepted"! Ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, cream cheese, jelly, then more cheese inside two pieces of French toast :: drools :: amazing! I wound up splitting it to make room for the cookies which were also very fresh and delicious they sent well with the iced coffee. Service was fast and friendly and I could tell there were several people that were regulars there. I'll definitely be going back to try some other menu items and cookies!

Oreo cookie, almond chocolate chip with coconut, and chocolate chip
Anna Marie Y.

Such a cute store with a very friendly environment! MUST TRY the almond chocolate chip coconut cookie (which got featured in San Diego's magazine in November 2018) and the white chocolate cranberry!! I'm not a big fan of coconut and cranberry but the cookies was amazing! I also tried the white chocolate butterfinger cookie which is also interesting to try. They gave my friend and I free samples which was nice! We got a dozen and the good sir that helped us gave us two free cookies (: I really admire this business and excited to come back to try the different flavors of cookies.

Chocolate chip, PB m&m, Oreo, snickerdoodle

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8 years ago

Great food! Amazing service and you can have a Cookie with breakfast. Dream come true...

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8 years ago

Besides the great service, friendly staff and awesome cookies, the biscuits and gravy are the best.

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I love this place from the service to the food everything was so good!! So happy that this place is here in imperial beach!!

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Just stopped by to ask if they had anything gluten-free. She will have the cookies out tomorrow! Thanks a bunch!

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Super friendly staff! The cookies are great, but the Biscuits and Gravy with Bacon for $5! What??? They are to die for!

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I have not been in a while , nor to the new location yet, Do they offer any Keto friendly baked goods?

I hope you come in soon to check out the new location. If you would like some Keto friendly goodies, you can pick a recipe for Deb to make or you can give her an idea of what you want. This is considered a special order so it isn't in the shop… Read more

Are they closed down?

Theyre reopening in september just across the street! You can still get cookies by the dozen! The info is on the window of the old store!

I tried going yesterday and it said closed on a paper sign. When will it open again?

It is closed Monday and Tuesday

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Suspiros- Chula Vista

4.5(75 reviews)
2.7 mi

Came in here today for the first time after looking up cakes on yelp for my dad's birthday, I went…read morewith the coffee tres leche cake, recommended to me by the extremely helpful woman working the front. Absolutely phenomenal cake, perfectly sweet but not too sweet, incredible texture and incredibly moist but not too wet like some tres leche cakes can be. Very impressed and felt like the price $45 was fair for such a fresh, delicious and big cake. We had half the cake left over from 6 adults and one child. My Dad loved it, thanks for the amazing cake and for being so helpful helping me pick which would be best. All around great experience and I can't wait to try other ones. They have tons of different flavors and if looking for something specific, i was told it's best to order ahead either online or over the phone. Which I'll definitely be doing the snickers tres leche for my Dad next.

I was excited to buy a cake for my husbands birthday and I wanted something different , I did not…read morewant the typical grocery store cake. I searched for bakeries and this one came up. They have a big variety of cakes all ready to go in their cake display. I chose the chocobombon since they didn't have any all vanilla cakes and this one had some vanilla in it and my husbands favorite is vanilla. I really liked that they had candles and cake decorations as well in the store and I bought a few Birthday embellishments which were all $1 each, great price! The staff was nice but not too friendly when I was trying to find out more about the cakes and flavors, I had to read the labels since she didn't provide me any details. The cake was just okay, it was very dense and a bit dry. The marshmallow frosting was a little thick and the overall flavors were definitely different but not sure I would get this flavor again. I would like to try a few more flavors and maybe a tres leches cake to see how those are. It is located in Chula Vista in a small shopping center, limited parking available.

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Suspiros- Chula Vista - That's our cake getting a ribbon.

That's our cake getting a ribbon.

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Starbread Bakery

4.5(381 reviews)
3.4 mi
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MmmmmmHhhhhhhhh…read more Dee-lish-ious!!! Especially when Hot n Fresh. Get the biggest box you can to still have a few left when you home to share with the family.

My friends and I were next door at Tacos el Gordo and wanted a sweet treat after. One of our group…read morewas familiar with Starbread Bakery from the Bay, so we went to get some señorita bread from there. The store was empty and clean. They sell their señorita bread in multiples of 5, and the price scales proportionally. They also have some packaged breads at the checkout counter and a display case with donuts and malasadas. I got 5 señorita breads for $4, and a guava malasada. When I was handed my bag of goods, the señorita breads were still warm! I've never had this type of bread before so I have no comparison. However, the fat, cigar-shaped breads were really satisfying while hot and fresh. They are buttery, sugary, and chewy inside. The texture was a bit homogenous for me, but still quite tasty. I had a second one hours later and it was not as nice. I think they would definitely benefit from a reheat if you have leftovers. The guava malasada was not my favorite. The jam inside was more musty than fragrant, and very artificially red. The dough itself was well-fried and soft, even fresh out of the refrigerator on the second day. I love the textural difference of the sugar crystals on the surface, compared to a traditional donut glaze. I ended up scooping the guava filling out of the middle and eating the fried bread. Overall, while I enjoyed the señorita breads, Chula Vista is a bit of a trek and I would not go out of my way to get them. I am interested in trying Starbread in the Bay, to see if they taste different.

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4.6(979 reviews)
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Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: patio Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: authentic Cuban flavor, great value for food, friendly staff Cons: the parking lot is a little sketchy with some suspicious people wandering around.

Was in Oceanside for a family wedding and then headed to Chula Vista before flying home to buy some…read moremochi from a little shop I Love. We were trying to figure out where to eat lunch and this place popped up. We got a Cuban sandwich to split and a tamal. There's not really seating inside but there are tables outside. The woman at the front counter is very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious my friend isn't much of a tamal person so I enjoyed that on my own I loved the lime garlic sauce that came with it so much I was putting it on my half of the delicious sandwich. The sandwich was crispy on the outside everything you expect from a Cuban sandwich and came with a lovely cilantro aioli. The women asked if it was our first time and then gifted us dessert a delicious flakey guava pastry. They have a larger catering menu as well we saw someone picking up a tray to go. Definitely will be back when I'm on a Mochi run when I'm San Diego.

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The House Of Cuban Flavor - Inside: display area

Inside: display area

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Half of gauva pastry

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4.8(9 reviews)
2.3 miOtay

Seems to have gone out of business because to replies to contact communications. But if you get an…read moreorder confirmation and send payment; their flan in the past was outstanding

Flan Flambé offers up the tastiest of Flambé-ed treats!! Flambés are a unicorn in the dessert…read moreworld, that impossible mix of creamy, milky lightness, and rich, caramel decadence. Flan Flambé-ed Flans are all sweet, style, rich flavor and flair, the crème of the creamy!! The owner dropped off our Flan at Seaport Village. It was beautifully packaged for Valentine's day, and she wrapped it prettily in red-and-white string with a tag with my name on it! The Flan was heart-shaped and made with the utmost love, care and precision. This dessert topped a rich, smooth chocolate cake, with a coating of miniature heart-shaped flan cut-outs, generously-sized strawberries and raspberries each dipped decadently in chocolate and placed upon the cake with the deft skill of an artist's eye. ...And, to top it all off, this gorgeous Flan was dusted with flakes of edible gold!! It was truly a rare work of beauty, a diamond of the first water, with the most decadent and rich flavor to match!! I had never tasted a flan set over chocolate cake before. The raspberry filling really brought together moist cake and creamy Flambe for a whole new level of sweeeeet. I savored every bite, really a superior Flan!! But don't take my word for it, try it for yourself!! The owner makes every size and flavor of Flan you can imagine to satisfy your most stubborn sweet craving. Bring one of these sweet creations to any send-off, soiree or celebration and you and Flan are sure to be the evening's stars :)

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Flan Flambé - Photo by Mansur Ghani

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Flan Flambé - Photo by Mansur Ghani

Photo by Mansur Ghani

Flan Flambé - Photo by Mansur Ghani

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