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Insomnia Cookies

3.2 (54 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Vegan Birthday Cake with vanilla ice cream
Sarah M.

Insomnia cookies got the best cookies I have ever tasted and I have tried many famous cookie places. They got the right amount of crunch around the cookie, soft and chewy in the middle. They served the cookie warm and every bite of the cookie was filled with flavors! My favorite was Vegan birthday cake.

Candace S.

3.5 stars. Decided to give this place a shot. The building is in the heart of South side right by the corner of South 18th. I grew up in the area, so I'm familiar with the traffic and surrounding crowds that frequent the area, including people like the two men who got into a shouting match (almost fist fight) right outside the building. The space inside is quite small, so they can only fit a small number of patrons in at a time. With a few stools inside for seating. The wall paint was bright and the menu board was digital and easy to read. They offer complimentary items like milk and ice cream to go with the cookies. We ordered a few different cookies to sample a variety. We also wanted 12 mini chocolate chip cookies, but they ran out, so they gave us 6 red velvet and 6 chocolate chip. Some cookies were served slightly warm, but not quite, and some were room temperature --but they all were soft and chewy. The cookies were served in a container similar to a pizza box. The cookies were sweet and easy to chew, but above all, we preferred the classic chocolate chip cookie against the others. The cookies are a little pricey for what it's worth, but they can still fulfill your late night sweet tooth craving.

Spicy Hot Cocoa Cookie
Mary F.

This was my first time at this location. I have had insomnia cookies before though. I kept seeing ads for the seasonal spicy hot cocoa cookie and it was so tempting. I was in the area anyway so stopped in. This location is small. It's also hard to spot unless you are looking just for it. It's not much to look at and there really isn't places to sit. As far as the location it is nowhere near as nice as the other location I have been to. It smells so good as soon as you walk in though. The aroma definitely gets you. Service was fine. I ordered the cookie I wanted and took it to go. The spicy hot cocoa cookie is a rich chocolate cookie and has ancho and chipotle in it, as well as sea salt on top. The combination is delicious. At first you get the rich chocolate with a touch of salt and then the heat creeps in at the end. It is well balanced. You get just a hint of the warmth from the chilis. I would definitely order this again.

Roz A.

This is way better than Crumbl cookies! The vegan & gluten free cookies was just as good especially when they are warm & serve with a scoop of ice cream.

Cookies!
Kitty K.

This is the best invention since the wheel! Freshly baked, hot cookies delivered to your door until 1am? Yes, please! We got the 6 pack of deluxe cookies and a pint of vanilla ice cream and it hit the spot! I wish we had an Insomnia Cookies in my hometown! The cookies were hot, gooey, and delicious. The ice cream was the perfect addition! I wish I would've gotten a glass of milk to wash it all down (which they offer!)

Brilliant
Melissa P.

Maybe you're thinking: "A cookie is a cookie, right?" Not quite. Insomnia cookies is an absolute godsend. Whether you're hanging out with friends at their apartment in the south side slopes and need a late night snack delivered or you're making your way from one of the bars on Carson to your Uber, Insomnia cookies is the way to go. I'm usually not even that into cookies (is that weird?) but something about a gooey warm cookie you didn't have to bake yourself in the middle of the night just feels right. Plus, you can gift people cookies with uplifting messages such as "sorry your day sucked." I can't think of a better way to fix a bad day.

Larissa G.

If you're trying to eat fewer sweets, you'll want to think carefully about whether or not to enter Insomnia Cookies. This little store packs a big punch. And I do mean little. Other than some limited wall seating, there isn't really anything in the way of tables here. The majority of the space is dedicated to the display counter and Insomnia Cookies' treats specifically. But that has more to do with their business model than anything else. Normally, bakeries and stores close in the evening - it makes it a little harder to get a sugar rush, maybe sometimes helps to keep us in check. Not Insomnia Cookies, though. They're open so late that it becomes early again (like 3am early), and as if that's not bad enough, they deliver. (If this sounds like a college student's dream, by the way, you're not wrong. The business was founded by a student in 2003.) Whether you visit a storefront itself or get an order delivered, you'll likely enjoy what you get. From singular cookies (if you have the willpower!), to two cookies paired with milk, to a box of cookies by the half dozen or full dozen, to full blown cookie cakes, this is the place for cookie lovers. As if that wasn't "bad" enough, though, wait - they make ice cream sandwiches! Yep, you can get ice cream served up on two enormous cookies. I've had one. I shared one. We still had leftovers to take home - there was that much ice cream sandwich to go around! Oh, did I mention that the cookies are served warm? I think this covers the most important things about Insomnia Cookies. So you can decide whether or not you trust yourself in their store. Or online. Or in their app. Cookie lovers enjoy - dieters beware!

5 for $10 box mixed cookies
Tabitha C.

My son and I went here for the first time. The cookies are more affordable than I thought they'd be and the varieties of boxes to try were great options! They weren't accepting cash when we went not sure if only during covid restrictions. We got the 5 cookie variety for $10. They are so warm melt in your mouth! Probably only con is the parking availability around Carson. I can't go back often I will gain too much weight!

Ta-Da!
Rebecca M.

I'm glad we stopped in, the ice cream was yummy and I loved how they heated the cookies up first before making the ice cream sandwich. The location is right on Carson so parking may prove to be an issue during busy times. I mean, yes it's delicious but for $8! Not so much...

Cookies sold and served warm!!!
Jocelyn G.

Oh my goodness. Open from 9am to 3am, you can stop by for some nice warm cookies served with milk or ice cream pretty much any time of day. Or, for a small delivery fee, have it show up at your door until their last call at 2:45 am I can only imagine the evil genius behind this brilliant brilliant concept.

an insomnia cookie shop
J W.

Grab these up when you can. Warm and delicious . Got a box of 8 and all wel amazing. The employee was very helpful with recommendations and pleasant.

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Love their cookies. We often get them at the office as a morale booster. The mint chocolate chip is my fave.

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Really good cookies, could lower the prices and the only do deliveries to certain places.

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I am addicted to there vegan cookies and I love that they're open late thanks for thinking of people like me

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I was having a real "Pittsburgh Proud" moment at this ice cream spot. I loved reading about the…read morehistory of the business and looking through all of the vintage advertisements and memorabilia outside the shop. My first thought after visiting was that I should have come here sooner, and my second thought was already deciding what I want to order next time. I am already planning to order the peanut butter soft serve with warm fudge and a warm cookie after being inspired by their chocolate chip cookie sundae advertisement and will need to ask about what the strawberry shortcake situation is all about as well. For years, I watched the long lines outside and wondered what all the hype was about. Sometimes you don't get it until you "get it" - and now I get it. Fortunately for us, there was barely any line when we arrived even though it was a hot summer day. Even better, it's only about a one-hour walk from my house. The service was also fast and friendly and the employee who helped us was pleasant the whole time which added to the overall experience. I was especially impressed by the peanut butter soft serve. The flavor was rich and pronounced without compromising the smooth, creamy texture of the soft serve. It was everything I would want peanut butter soft serve ice cream to be. I was also surprised by how many soft-serve flavors they offer. Most places have only a few options, but there was plenty to choose from here. That said, it's hard for me to order anything other than the peanut butter soft serve now that I know how much I love it. One thing to know is that they do not offer free samples because the flavors are made to order. Something else to know is that the small sized cone held noticeably more ice cream than the small cup despite being the same price - so if you can I suggest the cone over the cup if you want more ice cream for the same price. I originally chose the cup because my hands weren't clean, but I later realized the cones come with a plastic protector around them anyway. All in all, this is one of those places that lives up to its reputation, and I highly recommend coming here if you are an ice cream aficionado.

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