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    Hands Down Cookies

    5.0 (32 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cookies!
    Amit P.

    These cookies were incredible, and the service is just as amazing! My friends and I swung by on a Saturday to grab some for a party, and as soon as we walked in, we were hit with the best smell. The cookies....Easily some of the best I've had around here. You can tell this place is local, and it's clear they pour a lot of time into their cookie!.

    Chocolate chip (Ooey and Gooey,) Blueberry crisp, Dulce de Leche, the S'mores, and the Key lime
    Danielle F.

    So, I was investigating what are the best cookies in Northern NJ? I was so tired of the chemical taste of the popular cookie chains. Let me tell you; these are the "Hands Down" best cookies that I have ever had. Shhhhhh....Don't tell my Mom. I do not see how anyone would not absolutely love these cookies. I got a variety of cookies, each equally as delicious and Yummy as the next! These cookies are just PERFECT. I included a picture, but please excuse the half eaten S'mores. The owner, who was there was absolutely so sweet and Lovely. I give this place Perfect 10 out of 10.

    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip & Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Macaroons
    Lauren M.

    Gluten-free reviewer here, I have to say that these gf chocolate chip cookies are giving me life. It is SO hard to find gf desserts that even come close to the real thing and wow these are the best gf cookies I've had since having to eliminate gluten. You would never know they were made any differently. Their texture is soft and chewy and are rich without being too heavy or sweet. In terms of service, I am even more impressed than the cookies themselves. I accidentally ordered regular chocolate chip cookies and paid a crazy amount to have them delivered only to find that they weren't gf once delivered. I was so upset and decided to drive to their store to see if I can exchange them. They were so nice about my mixup and kept apologizing to me for MY mistake! They also gladly gave me the gf ones I needed for no additional charge and let me keep the regular ones which I was able to give to a friend. I can't recommend this place enough. The staff and cookies are just out of this world and I will definitely being ordering from them again and again

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    10 months ago

    The best cookies I have ever had! The staff are so friendly and helpfu! The key lime pie cookie is phenomena!

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    1 year ago

    Fantastic home style cookies. Absolutely delish. Not too sweet with frostings. Beats out the pink box any day

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    2 years ago

    The cookies at Hands Down were absolutely delicious. The staff were also incredible. I will definitely be coming here again.

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    2 years ago

    Great flavors. I'd go again for sure also texture too is great. And I like the flavor options

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    2 years ago

    Best cookies ever! Always fresh-baked, gooey and often warm. So delicious and great variety. Totally yummy!!!

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    2 years ago

    FANTASTIC. this place is 10/5 stars, some of, if not the best cookies in north NJ... MUST TRY

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    Great cookies. Friendly service. Great as a gift served hot or buy frozen have anytime. Hands Down great cookies.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing cookies. Sure to please , just be careful as they can be addictive. They are all great. Check it out.

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    My favorites were the snickerdoodle and cookies & cream (with the Oreo) but really all the ones we tried were so good!

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