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    Insomnia Cookies

    3.5 (30 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Double chocolate chip cookie
    Aarti B.

    Delicious, warm cafeteria cookies - the service is a bit sour. There are classic cookies (size of my fist) and larger deluxe cookies (almost the size of my palm!) similar to Levain Cookies or Crumble Cookies, and brownies along with a handful of ice cream flavors. The cookies are quite sweet and it's best to eat them right away or reheat in the oven. They don't have the same effect when they are cold. At this location, it's very tight and cozy. No seating, quick in/out. The Brookie was divine and truly the stand-out with a brownie fudgy crust and chocolate chip cookie on top. If you can't choose between a brownie or a cookie, I'd go with the Brookie! The consistency was a spot-on! I ordered the classic Double Chocolate Chip Cookie and the server mixed it up and gave me a Chocolate Chip Cookie instead. The ooegy gooey classic Chocolate Chip Cookie reminded me of my high school cafeteria cookies, in a good way! As I had such a great experience and was determined to try the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie, I went back the next day! Sadly, it wasn't a sweet experience and left much to be desired. The Double Chocolate Chip was lukewarm and didn't have that ooegy gooey texture that I was hoping for. At $3.25, it didn't hit the spot and just okay. The apathetic server didn't smile and provided sour service. She clearly didn't want to be there. I can see why there are 3 star reviews. The service needs some work and the price point is a bit high for a simple cookie. I might come back to try the heavy weight S'mores cookie and Peanut Butter Cookies as well as the Dreamweaver Ice cream, which ran out. Maybe 3rd time will be a charm?

    Super 6
    Jose F.

    The cookies were delicious and satisfied my sweet tooth craving! I love that they had several options of milk available as well to wash these cookies down. After ordering pretty late, they called me to inform me that they ran out of the brownie blondie. They offered me 2 extra cookies of whatever they had available to compensate for this, which I really appreciated. This is the second time I've ordered from them!

    Peanut butter cup cookie
    Mia L.

    After picking up lunch from a nearby restaurant, I decided to stop into Insomnia Cookies to grab a treat to take back to the office. They are doing construction near this shop so I think it may be easy to overlook the fact that's it's even there. There was only one person ahead of me in line. I ended up getting two cookies: a peanut butter cup cookie and a snickerdoodle cookie. I took them back to the office with me. I planned on eating one cookie after lunch and saving the other one for later. That didn't happen! I ate both cookies after lunch. They were so good! I mean...how could you resist warm, freshly baked cookies? Insomnia Cookies is a chain with locations around the US, so I'm bound to pop into another one at some point.

    Emily M.

    This was my first time stopping by. I didn't know what to expect; I actually thought you pick your cookie dough and then they bake it but it's actually different ice creams you can select on top of choosing whatever cookie you want. I would say this is super pricy considering the basic cookie but it is DC and opened late at night. Despite being late and fairly empty, they were super slow. I did notice two door dash drivers came by and instead of giving them their orders, they made them wait in line with us which was weird. They had one person working the register and another in the back. I had the chocolate chip and macadamia nut cookies; to be honest, subway cookies are better but again, I came for the experience. This is a very small cookie shop and there's no seating. There was parking across the a street but if the roads were busy, you'd probably have to park far and walk down or drop someone off to grab and go.

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    Midnight of 9.19, Love this place service was great ambiance was marvelous with the nice gentleman! cookie's were just so nice/fresh and amazing with this peanut butter tracks!!!!! wow it was my first time here in DC and it couldn't of been more amazing than ending my night with a treat!

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    Very quick service, awesome staff and some pretty tasty cookies! Would definitely recommend!

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    Insomnia is a go to for late night snacks in Fells. If you haven't been, everything is to go. Service is quick.

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    Solid cookie (and ice cream) -- great for a late night treat. Yum. Located in most cities now that have a college presence.

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    Great cookies and ice cream. A delightful shop tucked away with great service. No where to sit inside but a great place for to-go desert.

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    Gluten-free chocolate chip cookie was a tad gritty but taste was spot-on. Bummed I can't have my usual chewy chocolate chip cookie.

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    Really bad customer service.. I walked it and did not get greeted. Never coming back again.

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    4.8(96 reviews)
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    It's a very small store but there was a little line of 2 folks ahead of me so not bad for the…read moresummer. A nice young man took my two orders for single scoop of butter pecan. Payment was easy and you can get points for their reward program. I quickly exited so I could take my mom her cup. I tasted a little before I hit the car I took a quick sample. Sweet but not overly sweet and creamy.

    You want the scoop?! Well, this place is an authentic Black woman owned business!…read more I'm a first time customer here to say that this place has won me over! Very helpful staff, cute ice parlor vibes and decor..what's not to like! First, I can only indulge in dairy free products so while the selections here were few, the choice that I made was surprisingly shocking-all cashew milk are not enjoyable lol. I ordered the raspberry cheesecake ice cream and honey, after one bite, I thought that I was eating dairy because it was THAT creamy and good! Filled with flavor and delicious to the last drop, I thoroughly enjoyed it on a sugar cone. But here is where I laugh to myself because I sat outside, enjoyed a delicious ice cream and decided to then try a patty lol yes! I ordered one of the curry chicken patty and as a native Island gal, this place knows how to blend their flavors. Those patties were buttery soft and filled with flavor inside-ENJOYED IT! Would I return? YES! I do hope that they expand their vegan flavors but yes yes yes! It's hot in the District, stop by local and enjoy a well deserved treat.

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    We loved this little ice cream shop! They have many unique flavors, and unlike other places, when…read moreyou order a regular size cup, it's one and a half scoops and you can get two different flavors! I chose Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble and Butterscotch Miso. Both were wonderfully creamy, however the blueberry wasn't very flavorful-but I loved the crumble pieces. The Butterscotch had a nice rich, flavor. Definitely want to have it again. My husband got the Maine Sea Salt Caramel and the Vietnamese Coffee. He said it had a very strong coffee flavor and he loved it. The caramel ice cream tasted exactly like its name-you could taste every flavor and it was yum! There are steps going up to the shop and some counter seating around the perimeter inside. The staff is very friendly and took great care of us. They seemed really proud of their shop and the high-quality products, but especially were committed to giving customers a nice experience! There appeared to be on-street parking available but we walked. Very fun place overall!

    I stopped in to try the ice cream since I was already in the area. It's a small shop offering a…read morevariety of interesting and unique flavors. I tried the chocolate and Alfajor. The chocolate was good, but I found the Alfajor to be fairly mild and lacking the flavor I was expecting. The ice cream itself has a unique texture, although it melts surprisingly quickly, so it's definitely something to enjoy right away. Overall, the ice cream was good, but it didn't particularly stand out to me. I'm glad I tried it while I was in the area, but I'm not sure I would make a special trip just for the ice cream.

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    Jeni's has been around for ages and we drive by / walk by it a lot every single time we're in DC to…read morevisit the in-laws. But usually, we're too full from whatever meal we've just finished. But this time, we purposely skipped dessert at the restaurant and had ice cream instead. They have a ton of really cool flavors and you can try them before you pick. I tried the mint chip and the darkest chocolate. The darkest chocolate was so good that I ended up with two scoops of it - that's how much I wanted. It's hard to find a solid, not too sweet chocolate, so this was perfect. I had it in a waffle cone, which was so fresh and so crispy.

    Stopped by Jeni's for ice cream and the line was no joke. We waited close to an hour, so I'd…read morerecommend getting there closer to opening if you can, especially on a busy day. That said, it ended up being worth the wait. One thing I really liked is that they let you sample flavors before committing. I went with Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Mint Chocolate Chip. Great combination. The mint was refreshing and balanced the richness of the cake flavor really well. They had run out of waffle bowls, so they placed a waffle directly on top of my ice cream instead. Honestly, it was fantastic. The warm, crisp waffle with the ice cream ended up being one of my favorite parts. Overall, really good ice cream and definitely worth trying. Just come prepared for a wait, or get there early!

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    No-frills ice cream shop that hidden away underneath many of the shops in Dupont…read more Has a variety of flavors of very tasty ice cream, including most of the classics and a few original ones as well Only have a few stools inside for seating Solid waffle cones

    On our way to the metro, we noticed this ice cream shop and decided to stop in. This was an obvious…read morechoice for a large group of Wisconsin residents. No negative feedback in this review. All good things! 1. Appearance of the Venue This spot has a really cool, old-school ice cream parlor vibe. It feels traditional, welcoming and exactly what you want a neighborhood ice cream shop. 2. Service The service here was great and very friendly. We were traveling in a large group, and the staff was able to accommodate all of us in a very timely manner. Which we really appreciated since we were on our way to a destination and had other family members meeting us at the metro station. Thanks to their quick service, we didn't keep anyone waiting. 3. The Ice Cream As a Wisconsinite, I am a bit of an ice cream and custard snob being from the dairy state! While it doesn't quite match up to Wisconsin's Custard (IYKYK), I will say it was good ice cream and definitely tasted better than some I've had in other states. This made the spontaneous stop worth it. They offer several fantastic flavors of hand dipped ice cream. I ordered the salted caramel in a cake cone. The ice cream was really good. It was rich and flavorful. Not too salty either. It is wonderful to find a great local spot while traveling as I always love supporting small businesses. Here you go asking me again, will I return? Yes! The ice cream was really good plus the service was fast and friendly.

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    Had lunch with a friend, and now I completely understand why this place was recommended…read more I ordered the Tocino Entree which came with grilled sweet pork, atchara papaya salad, a house salad, and garlic fried rice. It was SOOO good! The pork was flavorful with the perfect balance of sweetness, and the garlic fried rice paired wonderfully with it. Everything on the plate worked so well together. My friend ordered the Ube Waffle & Filipino Fried Chicken with Ube Ice Cream. I loved the waffle and the ice cream, but unfortunately, the fried chicken was a bit too dry for my taste. It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't the highlight of the meal for me. Of course, we had to save room for dessert, and I'm so glad we did. The Ube Bread Pudding with Ube Ice Cream was AMAZING. The bread pudding was warm, rich, and comforting, while the ice cream balanced the sweetness. If you are an ube fan, this place is a must-visit. There are other ube-inspired menu items. Will definitely be coming back. Hubby will love it! There are so many other dishes on the menu that I'd love to try and Tocino Entree alone is worth another visit.

    I love Filipino food and I was so happy that Mount Pleasant has this little gem situated there…read more I've been to Purple Patch twice now, once for dinner and once for weekend brunch. It's a bit of a small space, but they have packed as much seating as physically possible in there. There's small tables and a bar seating area as well. Reservations are highly recommended because it can get extremely busy. In this review, I'll share about my weekend brunch experience. We came on a rainy day not expecting too many people so we didn't make a reservation beforehand. Turns out, everyone was hiding from the rain in here and it was quite lively inside. The host still graciously sat my friend and I at the bar, and we could still order from the same food menu. I love a savory brunch so I ordered the classic Filipino breakfast with Tocilog. We also got a side of their crispy pork. The breakfast was good, but I honestly feel like it could have been better. The tocilog itself and the egg were a bit cold. The flavor still tasted good, but I'm sure the whole dish would have been even better if everything was warm/hot. The crispy pork was unfortunately dry. It was difficult for me to want to finish it, and I love crispy pork! The ube cheesecake and ice cream was the perfect dessert for sharing and to end the brunch on a sweet note. Would definitely want to come back just for that.

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