Loved this spot! Buttercream oatmeal cookie: 10/10 such a rich, buttery cookie, this was both my husband and I's favorite! Choco chunk: 8/10 thick and moist, we really enjoyed this one! Chocolate chip buttercream sandwhich: 8/10 sooo good! It reminds me of cookie cake you get at the store but way better White choco Mac nut: 7/10, we warmed it up at home and liked it better! Birthday cake cookie: 6/10 mild vanilla flavor and white choco chips and sprinkles, it was just ok. The flower photo wall was being for pics! Service was great and fast! read more

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I visited Hudson's Cookies at Irvine Spectrum expecting a simple, pleasant experience, but unfortunately it was anything but. They are charging sales tax on cookies purchased to-go, which in California generally should not be taxed when sold as a basic food item. I politely brought this up and even referenced the state guideline, but instead of looking into it, the clerk was dismissive and rude. No effort was made to clarify or escalate the issue. What made it worse was the complete lack of transparency. When I asked for a manager's name or contact information, the clerk refused to provide it. I also noticed there was no visible business license displayed, which businesses are required to post. This is not just about a few cents in tax. It is about how customers are treated and whether a business is willing to operate properly and respectfully. A little professionalism and accountability would go a long way here. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses both the customer service and compliance issues. read more

Hudson's serves the best vegan, gluten-free cookie I've ever had--hands down. The only downside? It's only available on weekends, which makes it feel like even more of a treat. The cookie itself is a masterpiece: soft with just the right amount of crunch from the walnuts, topped with a touch of sea salt that perfectly balances the sweetness. I'll admit, I hesitated at the $8.50 price tag... until I saw the size. This thing is enormous--easily the size of five regular cookies. My date ordered an affogato with double espresso and loved it, but I was there for the real star of the show--the cookie--and it did not disappoint. For as packed as the mall was, I was surprised Hudson's wasn't crowded--until right after we got our order. Within minutes, a crowd appeared like everyone suddenly remembered where the good stuff was. Can't blame them; we were all there for Hudson's. Oh, and the décor? Absolutely adorable. Every detail is thoughtful, just like their desserts. If their cookies are any indication, this place is pure dessert heaven. read more

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Yummy spot at Irvine Spectrum for a sweet treat or two. The cookies are huge! I got a peanut butter cookie that I took home for my husband and we ended up sharing it. Very sweet. Very easy to order and the staff are friendly. There's no spots to sit indoors but there's plenty of seating around Spectrum. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Let me start by saying the boys in the counter were the only thing that gave this 3 stars. The cookies that we tried white chocolate macadamia ans I belive double chocolate peanut butter or something like that. The flavors were meh and they were very flour tasting, TRUTH NOT worth the almost 6.00 a cookie they are charging, these were more like a 3.00 cookie. Just my opinion but much better cookies out there for the price read more

I love this place! Their brownies are soft, chewy and delicious. Top tier! Their cookies are also fantastic and I look forward to their holiday cookie flavors. People behind the counter are always friendly. A must stop when going to the Spectrum! read more

When I entered the store there wasn't any staff around. I took my time to look at the various cookies and picked out a small box of shortbread cookies. This package deal came with 3 shortbread and 3 almond toffee cookies for $19.99. I had to call out for an employee to purchase this box. Overall nice sore with large selection of delicious cookies. Will be back again soon! read more

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Each visit to Hudson's Cookies has been amazing. The customer service is top notch! The staff is super friendly. We were driving to this location from Magic Mountain and called in to reserve a couple Vegan Walnut Cookies (well worth the 2 hour drive). They were kind enough to hole them for us. The cookies (all tried so far) have been delicious!! You should try them at least once. They are a little expensive; however, well worth it! Once you try them, then you will understand and appreciate why were were willing to make the trip! Enjoy! read more

Hudsons Cookies - Cookies ready to be devoured in the seating area outside the store - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm sorry, I wanted to like this place so much. The place had a neat vibe, the person who packed my cookies was super friendly, the cookies just weren't good. I love cookies. I'm for soft and gooey, not cakey or crisp. The cookies here fit the soft category but the flavors were just really REALLY unbalanced. I mean, you'd be hard pressed to find a time when I wouldn't still finish a bad cookie, but I threw 2/3 of them away and I think the third made my stomach upset enough I didn't eat dinner. The sugar cookie looked great, like it would be soft but with that crackly exterior, plus it was loaded with sugar on top. It was sort of pasty and bland and the sugar just tasted like...sugar (I didn't think it would overpower so much) The chocolate chip sandwich cookie had normal cookies, a bit overdone for my liking, but the icing was crazy. It tasted like someone dumped an entire bottle of fake imitation rum or almond flavoring in there. I live for a good icing based sandwich cookie and I could barely take a second bite to be sure it wasn't in my head. The butterscotch oatmeal was actually pretty good. STRONG flavoring still with a very heavy toffee/butterscotch/salt attack but the oatmeal mixed in gave a great texture and kept me coming back for bites. Beautiful cookie too. Maybe this should raise the star count but I felt so sick to my stomach for the rest of the afternoon I just can't (maybe it was that icing...) **Bumping my review up to 3 star. Nice response from the manager and I think the bourbon was just a surprise and overpowering to me because I didn't see it named as such ... Was like taking a drink of sprite thinking it was water. Had I been prepared I think 3 fits for my preferences better. read more

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Very impressed being a first time customer. Their chocolate chip cookies (the small puck size) is one of the best choco chip cookies I've had in years. When comparing their cookie to paderias, levain's, lazy acres, and chip's Hudson has a perfect balance of dough, semi sweet/tart chocolate and butter. It's not overly greasy and there's no vanilla sugary sweet aftertaste. It's truly one of my faves. Love that they also have flatter chewy/crispy cookies and even shortbreads. I can't wait to go back. read more

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I love this location. The Carmel butterscotch is definitely my favorite and I am not usually a butterscotch girl! These cookies are always perfection read more

The cookies were delicious!! I stopped here while shopping at the Irvine Spectrum. The decor inside was very cute and definitely an Instagram spot!! They have a variety of cookies and the prices are reasonable. Everyone working behind the counter was very friendly and offered suggestions, since there was a nice variety to choose from. I settled on a giant peanut butter cookie, a shortbread & also a snickerdoodle. I definitely recommend. You won't be disappointed! read more

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We came here Friday night and we loved it. The cookies are always fresh and delicious. We got 3, a white chocolate macadamia, an oatmeal raising, and a chocolate chip. The service is always fast and great. The ambience is nice, the love the decorations. read more

Hudsons Cookies - White Chocolate Macadamia - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

These were very good cookies! My son and I ordered a chocolate chip and a chocolate, chocolate chip and shared them. There were both thick and soft with huge chunks of chocolate. They were chewy and delicious! I really do prefer ice cream but these cookies were fantastic. It's be too gun to walk past Hudson's and not grab a cookie. read more

The s'mores cookie was fantastic. We took it home and I popped it in the microwave for 10 seconds to melt the marshmallow. It was amazing on top of the chocolate chip cookie. Very shareable portion sizes. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Smores cookie - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I really enjoy the soft, gooey, thick and chunky cookies here. I don't like thin, crispy wafers that snap and crumb into dust. So these desserts hit the spot. And they have gluten free and vegan options that are phenomenal. My celiac husband enjoys the multiple options they have that are gluten and dairy free. For people saying reviews like these cookies are undercooked or raw, get a clue. Not everyone wants a chocolate chip briquette. This is the cookie for connoisseurs of cookie dough. Medium well. And always tasty. read more

First time at a Hudson's. The kid behind the counter was super nice. We got a chocolate chip cookie Sandwich, chocolate chip cookie, and another one with Carmel. I tried the sandwich and it is dope. Think we found a gem! read more

Hudsons Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

They got cookies! And it's $6 dollars for 1 cookie! Is it worth it? Short answer: no. When I go to a cookie place, I go for the chocolate chip cookie as a test. If they can do that good, then thumbs up from me. The cookie is about 4 inches in diameter and it's more cake like then a cookie. Cookies should be crumbly and this had a slight dense cake texture. The chocolate chips were melty, which is good, but it felt like I was eating a cookie cake. Let's talk about price. $6 dollars for a small cookie... brutal. A Sprinkles cupcake is $5 dollars and way better and more to eat. For $6, I can go buy ingredients for 2 dozen cookies and make better cookies. I also had to wait 5 minutes before I was served since there was only 1 person there and he was on a break. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Chocolate chip cookie - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I bake cookies and so I'm not inclined to spend big bucks for a cookie at a retail store. However, Hudson is the exception. Both my husband and I think these cookies are excellent and they are worth every penny. I hope to see this cookie company expand because they are definitely better than the competition! read more

Hudsons Cookies are soooo good! I was lucky enough to get in line right when the oooey, gooey chocolate chip cookies were being taken out of the over. Mmmm. So good! A+ every time! read more

Hudsons Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time coming here and I'm beyond impressed! The customer service was absolutely amazing. So friendly, welcoming, and patient. Joel made the whole experience Amazing. read more

They have all different kinds of cookies here. I love the vibe of the shop, and the cashier had all sorts of recommendations. I had a good experience in this dessert store. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite gluten free vegan chocolate chip walnut cookies! They're huge, chunky, soft on the side & crispy on the outside, & not too sweet! I love everything about it, except that it's $8.50 for 1 cookie now :( read more

The cookies were actually delicious BUT the young lady helping us was impatient and totally annoyed by us. No one else was waiting there so we were not sure what the problem was. My grandmother even noticed that she was being a bit rude. Anyhow we bought 6. 2 smores, triple chocolate, snickerdoodle, 2 chocolate chips, Not sure we will be back due to the attitude she gave. First impressions are important. Employees should always be mindful. read more

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TL;DR - Very pricy, cookies are just alright. Came here with a group of 4 friends, the smell caught our attention as we were walking past it! - smores cookie 8/10, pretty sweet - chocolate chunk cookie 7/10, average The cashier messed up our order somehow, we only ordered 2 cookies, so that was disappointing. I would only recommend because the cookies are pretty big, but nothing special. read more

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If you like, super thick giant cookies, this is the place for you. They have a ton of flavors. I always get the chocolate chip because it's just so classic and always delicious. However, I did try a brownie peanut butter, as well as a macadamia nut and they were both good. This is just so convenient when I'm at the spectrum. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Sea salt chocolate chip - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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My sister, came to visit me in Santa Monica. With the fervor of a convert, she insisted on experiencing Hudson's Cookies, a place that had her friend waxing poetic about their Laguna location. I, ever the gracious host and dry heat enthusiast, suggested the Irvine location. The Irvine Spectrum, with its semi-indoor, semi-outdoor charm and nifty misters, seemed like a perfect backdrop for what was about to unfold. We approached Hudson's like a pair of sugar-deprived bloodhounds, led by the tantalizing aroma of chocolate chips and sheer joy. The shop, a sight to behold, had a red carpet--yes, a red carpet--complete with a hot pink runner and a floral wall that seemed to say, "We take our cookies seriously." It was like walking into a boutique where diamonds were swapped for cookies. My sister, in a fit of what I can only describe as cookie-induced exuberance, ordered a selection that would have sufficed for a small army. There were s'mores cookies that made you wonder if s'mores had always been so spectacular and chocolate chip cookies that almost made me question my loyalty to walnut chocolate chip varieties. And then there was the brownie. When asked if I wanted the corner or the edge, I opted for the corner--because if I'm going to indulge, I want the part with the most crispy, caramelized crust. It was a revelation: dark chocolate with a depth of flavor that was almost philosophical, and not in the least bit saccharine. Hudson's Cookies are a revelation, far surpassing the overly sugary offerings from other cookie places. If you're searching for cookies that aren't just sweet but transcendent, Hudson's is your destination. It's as if they've managed to take everything right about cookies and wrap it in an air of impeccable style. I wish I could upload a picture of the cookie but I ate it! Trust me Run don't walk to Hudson's! read more

Hudsons Cookies - My sister thrilled her 11 cookies and brownie! So good! - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Mediocre at best.... $25 for a peanut butter cookie sandwich, brownie & sugar cookie - I expected more... there was a hair on a colorful sprinkle cookie and when I pointed it out to the man behind the counter he just took the hair off!!!! He didn't throw the cookie away!!! But all in all, the brownie was the best - just make sure you warm it up! The cookie sandwich tasted hard like it'd been sitting out all day... read more

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Chewy delicious goodness! Chocolate chunk Double chocolate chocolate chip Ambiance - esthetically pleasing returning customer for sure read more

First time having Hudsons Cookies. We always smell it while we're walking through the Spectrum and today we finally gave in. The cookies looks so overwhelming and looks soo sweet-we almost walked away, but glad we didn't. We went with the snickerdoodle, double chocolate, and oatmeal butterscotch salted caramel. Yummmm!! My new favorite cookies by far. I love the oatmeal butterscotch- so delicious! Texture and chewy center is perfection. I'm just glad I don't live close by because that would be dangerous. Yes, it's a little expensive but the cookies are different from others and I think it's fair and worth it. Will definitely try the other flavors next time. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Oatmeal butterscotch salted caramel and snickerdoodle - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Love This Cookie Place!! Love The Decor & Nice Ambiance!! When I Visit Irvine Spectrum, I Always Make A Stop Here At Hudsons Cookies!! Very Friendly Staff!! They Have A Beautiful Wall Set Up For Pictures!! I Enjoyed The Chocolate Chunk Cookie!! Next Time I Would Like To Try Some Classic, Meringue & Other Signature Cookies Too!! ThankU read more

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I'm rating this place off of our chocolate pecan cookie. First and foremost, service 5 stars. Cookie is 4. This reminded me of Paderia style cookie. I will say that Paderia's is better. This cookie tasted wonderful, but I do think the ratio on ingredients is just a little bit off. It leads to a cake-y texture. I like that too, but it's not the texture I was expecting. They warm up your cookie for you too which is wonderful. Due to the texture, I definitely needed some milk with this which I didn't have lol. read more

I tried these cookies for the first time today and they were so delicious! The chocolate chip was delightful. I will definitely buying more cookies in the future! read more

I never miss a trip to Hudsons when I'm at the Spectrum. They have the BEST brownies and those are even better than the cookies. They are so thick, moist, and soft. Just an explosion of chocolate. We got fresh, warm cookies there last time as well. I loved them. This is however, a very expensive treat. Not something I would have all the time...but once in awhile...absolutely!!! read more

My girls and I got majorly sick after having the chocolate chunk cookies...severe GI upset! I'm not sure if it was due to hygiene issues or because the cookies were simply undercooked. Whatever it was, it needs to be looked into. Not going back. read more

Really Cute shop. Girl behind the counter was very kind. Good idea, just didn't feel like the flavors delivered. The chocolate peanut butter cookie warmed up was our favorite of the three. I love shortbread cookies. My husband and I both thought theirs was dry. The flavor was just ok. The sugar cookie tasted more like a bisquik biscuit. The frosting was alright, but the cookie just wasn't at all what you'd expect for a sugar cookie. I'd expect it to taste like sugary and buttery. Again it was dry and lacking flavor. My husband didn't mind it. Overall, we didn't feel like any of the cookies were great, just ok. At that price point I feel like they need to taste great, unfortunately they were just ok. But if you're in the vicinity and want a cookie, maybe get yours warmed up, it tastes more homemade and was fun to try out. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Sugar cookie - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Overpriced I think we payed 7 bucks for one chocolate chunk cookie. It would have been fine if cookie was good. But you could tell they dont even put brown sugar in the cookie thats why it's pale in color and lacking in that caramel complex flavor. Also it was too underdone for my liking tasted like raw flour. To top it off chocolate tasted like basic chocolate not even high quality for price. Super cute store, they offered to warm it up which was nice but don't think it was worth it. To me if you can fuck up a chocolate chip cookie I dont have much hope for the rest of the flavors. Also some cookies were suuuuuper flat like crepes didn't look appealing don't know if they were suppose to be like that or they messed up the batter and tried to sell them like that. read more

Found a larvae worm in my Hudson Cookie at Irvine Spectrum--absolutely unacceptable. This points to serious hygiene issues where ingredients are stored or baked. Even without the worm, these cookies are not worth the high price. They're overly sweet, fall apart from being too crumbly, the marshmallow is stiff and unpleasant, and the cream tastes like cheap sugar paste. Overpriced, low quality, and clearly lacking proper quality control. - they have responded with what's clearly a chatgpt response since they were too lazy to even add their contact information and kept the placeholder. So I asked chatgpt myself about the situation and it said: Alive larvae in a cookie means the egg or tiny larva was present after baking (since baking temperatures would kill it). * In a clean pantry with only tea and sealed packaged goods, there's no realistic way for a moth or beetle to just find and infest that cookie within 5 days unless there was an active infestation--which you've seen no signs of. * The most likely explanation is that the bakery's environment (storage of flour, sugar, nuts, or even packaging area) had a pest issue, and an egg or very small larva was inside or on the cookie when boxed. Cookies were stored from Friday to Wednesday in a cardboard bakery box. * Many pantry pests take weeks to months to develop from egg to visible larvae, especially in a sealed environment. Finding a developed larva in just 5 days points more toward it already being inside when you bought it. It Source Considerations * Bakery contamination: If the bakery has pest issues (in flour, sugar, or equipment), eggs or larvae could be baked in or packed with the product. * Pantry contamination: While it's possible for a pantry moth or beetle to lay eggs on exposed food, it's rare to happen so quickly--especially if your pantry is clean and pest-free. Most Likely Scenario: Based on your description, the larvae almost certainly came from the bakery, not your pantry. The development timeline, lack of other pantry infestations, and the food type all point toward contamination at production or packaging. Bottom line: It almost certainly came from the bakery itself, not my home. read more

Hudsons Cookies - Worms in cookies - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Tried cookies in Spectrum Mall and there are variety to try! The vegan and gluten free chocolate chip is my favorite because it is more healthy. Snickerdoodle, pecan cluster, oatmeal butterscotch salted caramel that I've tried. I like the oatmeal is so good! read more

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My friend and i stopped by on Nov 7 to get some cookies after lunch and Joel helped us. He was so pleasant andexcited about telling us his process for baking, you could see the joy as he talked about his baking. It was just amazing to see passion for his work and product. He truly loves what he does. And my husband absolutely enjoyed the cookies. I got him the ginger molasses Sammy, a plain ginger molasses and chocolate chip. Everytime we stop in Irvine, he gets cookies! The absolute best and Joel is just the topping with his amazing personality! Thank you! read more