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Deb's Cookie Jar

4.8 (178 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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I love accidentally finding gems like this. Delicious cookies and brownies and the warm welcome makes it even better.

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Breakfast was awesome and let me tell you about those cookies .... COOKIE MONSTER would definitely approve

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Great service n yummi cookies! My kids loves the place! The owner n working have amazing costumer service! For real yo!

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Best place to eat in Imperial Beach also very fun place to hang out and meet friends great family atmosphere

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Best baked good around!!! If you haven't already tried debs cookie jar you're missing out!!! Best customer service and mom and pop vibe.

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Excellent customer service, very friendly atmosphere , the food is delicious. So many different flavors of cookies and I love cookies

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Had their BYO breakfast bagel sausage sandwich and it was huge and tasty. Definitely would order from them again.

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Amazing cookies! They taste like heaven. The staff is very courteous & sweet. I definitely recommend this place.

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Deb has the best cookies in IB, don't @ me. She always has a smile on her face. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

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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… 

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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