Tucked away within more or less a single square mile of the Highland Park area are three bakeries that are known either in part or by definition for their cookies. As per usual, I wanted to find out which were the best, and decided to do so via a head's up competition: Creme de la Cookie: http://www.yelp.com/biz/cr%C3%A8me-de-la-cookie-dallas-3 JD's Chippery: http://www.yelp.com/biz/jds-chippery-dallas Great One Cookie Company: http://www.yelp.com/biz/great-one-cookie-company-dallas Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? While closely located to one another, each of these three cookie shops has a totally different vibe. Known for their award winning Chocolate Chip cookies, Toni Rivard's Creme de la Cookie is a more comprehensive bakery, and I imagine they even do far more business on cake balls, cupcakes and other delicacies than they do on cookies. CC definitely aims for the more gourmet atmosphere that I have no doubt brings in the Highland Park moms and Louie V yielding SMU students by the droves, but I won't say for a second that it's a bad thing. JD's Chippery and Great One Cookie Co on the other hand are strictly cookie spots, although even between the two there's a different vibe. JD's has been here for more than 30 years, and in every way they've become part of the community as a mom and pop cookie shop. Great One Cookie Co on the other hand is more of a newcomer, and Pam Denesuk's small but modern storefront will have you feeling like you've truly found a hidden gem in the city with the names of cookies simply displayed with the actual wares hidden in the back. Single Star / Single Star / Single Star Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Another point of diversity amongst these three cookie shops related to both price and portion size. Here's a breakdown - Creme de la Cookie: Average price of $1.20 per cookie JD's Chippery: Average price of $0.75 per cookie Great One Cookie Company: Average price of $2.00 per cookie You can browse my pictures if you like to get a sense for the size of each shop's cookie, and depending on which review you're reading you'll see one grouping of the three depicted below, but for reference Creme de la Cookie and Great One Cookie Company both had what I would call standard sized cookies whereas JD's had slightly smaller cookies. The portion size between JD's and the others is reflected in the price, but Great One Cookie Company was a real outlier with prices that were nearly twice that of portion similar Creme de la Cookie. Worth it? I suppose that depends, but it's certainly worth pointing out. Single Star / Single Star / Single Star Stars 3 and 4: How was the food (or in this case, the cookies)? Let's not kid ourselves here: The Chocolate Chip Cookie is the rightful benchmark for how all cookies should be measured, so for this dual star category I decided to dish out one star for the Chocolate Chip cookie alone and a second based on the others. With respect to the first star, this was essentially a runaway victory for JD's Chippery for two reasons. First and foremost, call me crazy, but I like my cookies to have a slightly crunchy outside and a soft inside, and that's exactly what JD's Chocolate Chip cookies had. My Creme de la Chocolate Chip Cookie was soft with the upside of having the chocolate chips essentially melted into the rest of the cookie, but the lack of a crunch left me a tad bit unsatisfied. Great One's chocolate chip cookie was soft to the point of having me wondering whether or not it was cooked all the way through, but this was made up for by having a seriously absurd quantity of chocolate chips. The second reason behind my thinking that JD's Chocolate Chip cookies claimed the category came down to the cookie ex-Chocolate Chips, where JD's had an absolutely delicious unique flavor that I can't quite place whereas CC and GO were more plain if you go a bite without any chocolate chips. With the second star in mind, JD's once again claimed a crown of sorts thanks to their cinnamon packed Snickerdoodle that also packed a crunch when compared to the softer and more mildly flavored doodles from Creme and Great One. One thing I will point out is that the Ginger Snap at Creme de la Cookie was fantastic, and the Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip offering at Great One should be sampled by all cookie enthusiasts. Single Star / Dual Stars / Single Star Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? So there you have it folks. Again, everyone has their preferences when it comes to cookies, and my preferences line up best with JD's for the reasons I've stated above. 5 Stars to JD's Chippery, 3 stars to the rest. No Star (3) / Star Granted (5) / No Star (3) read more

JD's Chippery - Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, etc): ~$0.75 each - Bakeries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Holy buttery goodness batman. In a serious need for some chocolate chip goodness, we stopped by this place after eating a delectable lean cuisine for lunch. Yeah I know, be jealous. :/ So they sell cookies by weight, which the lady says that it's a bit of a better deal until you hit about 9 cookies. And then you might as well buy a dozen, b/c the dozen rate is better. Or something. My eyes were sorta glued to the case of cookies and I started drooling so her words were in one ear out the other. I bought 2 cookies for myself, 2 for my friend in crime, and we brought back 2 more for some other coworkers that I love. I got a semisweet chocolate chip which was delish. I thought they looked a bit dry but this was not the case at all. Looks can be deceiving my friends. My other cookie was an oatmeal chocolate chip, which I only had about a 1/4 of before I wanted to explode. It had a light coconutty type taste to it, which I normally find from the oatmeal. Mm mm good. They were good enough that I craved some milk and I'm not a cow juice person. We also got a snickerdoodle and a sugar, both of which I can not comment on, but heard they were amazing. So take that as you will. Cash only friends. read more

I don't like to write bad reviews BUT....the show must go on. I had a craving for sweets that just wouldn't quit. My heart yearned for tiff treats but it was rush hour so I decided to try something new & I stumbled across this place which wasn't too far from me. With my mouth watering I floored it over to this bakery to get what I felt I deserved (amazing cookies) after a long, hard week on the job. What I got was far from amazing. :'( Upon walked in I was greeted with terrific 5 star service from the friendly cashier. I opted for the cookies fresh from the oven: snikerdoodle, chocolate chip, sugar & oatmeal raisin. As I walked to the car I could barely contain myself so I ripped into the bag and had 4 of the most subpar, raw in the middle, flavor lacking cookies I could ever imagine :(. Bite after bite my heart sank until it hit the floor. I can see that I'm an exception to the rule here but with it being so close to a college campus I'm wondering if the reviewers are primarily hungover college students (ouch that was harsh...sorry). read more

I would consider a trip to McDonalds or your local DMV an upgrade in customer service over this place. Before today, we raved about this bakery. But, beneath it's sugar coating, this place is beyond unfriendly. We're glad their staff helped us see this today before we gave them any more of our business. On our way to pick up our order of 6 dozen cookies, traffic came to a halt. Our ETA then ran past their closing time. Disappointed, we called the store, informed them we'd be late, but were over-the-moon happy when they said they'd stay open for us. Over 20 miles down the road (and within one mile of the store) their staff called back with a different tone. A woman abruptly told us "they'd decided to go home because they were tired and had been working all day." When we pleaded, saying we'd just drove all that way and were within sight of their location, she literally mocked us and laughed unsympathetically. She ended the call with "I hope you'll come back to get your order, or not... bye." It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was the worst customer service any of us had ever experienced. read more

Today I was having a pity party. Hate my job, hate my body, hate my life! Being out of Zoloft, I decided to self-medicate with some good ol' comfort food at Bubba's for lunch and couldn't pass up a dose of chocolate from Dr. Chippery to get me through the other half of my day. The cookies got the job done, but they weren't that great. They were gooey and moist - I don' t mind them being a little undercooked - but I didn't think they had alot of flavor. We got a dozen that included peanut butter, snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin, oatmeal choc chip and choc chip. I was soooo bad ....I had a pb, snickerdoodle and oatmeal choc chip and none of them were satisfying...the best of the bunch was the oatmeal choc chip. They just lack in flavor altogether and I think yelpers have waaaaay over-rated them. read more

If you just want a delcious. moist cookie this is a great place to find one. Snickerdoodles are probably my favorite here, but the chocolate chips are not far behind. If your sick of those grocery store cookies and want one like they use to be made you can find them here. I don't know how they get them so moist and I probably don't want to know the fat content, but if your in search of a cookie the nutritonal content just isn't important right? Depending on the time of day you go, parking can be a bit of a challenge. if you can fight through the frustration of finding a spot the short walk is worth it. Plus you can buy an extra cookie and burn off the excess calories making it back to your car. read more

I don't leave many reviews, but I just had one of the best cookies I've ever tasted in my life. JD's M&M cookie is so tasty. I haven't visited the bakery itself, but a coworker just shared a box of cookies from this place. There were so many options, but I went with the M&M and it was a wise choice. I will be back to visit this place for myself!! I see they have muffins too read more

Oh. My. God. All of their cookies make my mouth water every time, but the chocolate chip and M&M are life-changing. A lot of people beg to differ, but JD's is just damn good, plain and simple. They also make some bomb cherry cokes. Word to the wise: they don't accept debit/credit cards. Highly inconvenient, but the cookies are definitely worth it. read more

You would expect from the endless string of 5 star reviews that the cookies here could bring world peace and save the rainforests at the same time. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in the end, they are just cookies. Today was going to be a long day of studying for me so I figured I would stop by and grab a bag of these famous cookies to help me get through it. The verdict: They are good cookies, some are better then others for sure, but I really thought they were only marginally better than the cookies you can pick up from any grocery store in town. They two stand outs in my mind were the snickerdoodles and the coco-mac (coconut and macadamia nut). These were both solid 4 star cookies but still not the best I have ever had. Maybe it's unfair to say that you can probably make better cookies at home, but it's probably true. (PS. cash or check only) read more

I'm still mad a my wife's friend that brought a bag full of JD's snickerdoodles to our Friday night kid-friendly happy hour at my house. My 2-year old and his buddies are now full on addicted and I had to finish the entire bag that night so that my 2-year old wouldn't for breakfast. Beer and cookies, yummy. I wish I had more adjectives to describe these amazing cookies. read more

I've loved these cookies since undergrad! Nothing changes here, simply the best!!! They are expensive and make sure you bring cash.

Now, I usually try to be a pretty healthy eater, but when it comes to sweets, all bets are off. Even though I love the goodness of a soft, chewy cookie, the overpowering sense that I was consuming tons of fat and butter was inescapable to me as I chowed down on cookies from JD's Chippery. Yes, the cookies are soft and chewy - but to me they were nothing sensational. The insides were translucent (from butter? from undercookedness?) I almost wish they were thinner. There was a good selection of cookies when I went in the morning. The peanut butter cookie wasn't peanut-buttery enough, but I did like how the chocolate chip cookie wasn't overly sweet. The snickerdoodle was pretty good, but a little more baking would have done the trick for me. Besides cookies, there is also a selection of muffins, which I didn't get a chance to try. Parking looks like it would be a hassle - you would probably have better luck parking within Snider Plaza and then walking around. Yes, the cookies at JD's Chippery are better than most supermarket bakery or (shudder) packaged cookies, but I have to say, I was a little disappointed by my Chippery experience. read more

Am I the first for this awesome cookie store? Tucked away in its little corner at Hillcrest and Airline in Snider Plaza, there is this awesome cookie store that has been there for years. This cookie shop is a staple to the Highland Park people and those that are lucky enough to pay them a visit. For me, its the Tiff's Treats of Dallas (even though there is a Tiff's Treats now). These cookies are always sooooooooooo SOFT and soo FRESH. They've got yummy flavors like snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, peanut butter, etc etc. My favorites here are the snickerdoodle and chocolate chip. What's best about them is also the fact that they are not too sweet. These cookies just melt in your mouth and you can't but want to swing by daily for one of these, especially if you went to school right across the street at SMU. read more

I agree with Iris T.... AMAZING. The service is amazing, and their cookies, muffins and cherry limeades are equally as delicious. I can't imagine a better place in University Park or the entire city of Dallas for that matter. If you haven't been to JD's then you haven't experienced godliness on the baking level. read more

Big chewy thick gewy cookies are my fav that's what I got and only $0.95 each. I had milk chocolate & peanut butter chocolate chip. I am a huge cookie cake fan so maybe one day I'll try that. I also had lemonade which was surprisingly super sweet and bite of sour I LIKE ALL OF THAT ALOOOT!! If I were watching my consumption knowing how rich the lemonade was I would opt for smaller size but in my famous "give me all sugar" I elected to have larger size with light light ice. I will be back read more

Apparently I am late to the party as I have lived in Dallas for years and had never noticed or heard of JD's Chippery until recently when a friend I was walking Snider Plaza with said we had to stop in. Let me start by saying the staff is super friendly and even offered to get me a cookie that was straight out of the oven instead of from the pile of delicious looking treats behind the counter. I only wish that the cookies would have been better. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I just wasnt overly impressed. Were they good? Sure. The best? Not even close. I would much rather head over to Pokey O's or dare I say Paradise Bakery (hush! Their snickerdoodle cookies are to die for) for my cookie fix. Maybe I caught them on a bad day? read more

Best cookies in Dallas! Always perfectly soft. Can't go wrong with any flavor. My personal favorites are the oatmeal chocolate chip, the coconut macadamia, and the snickerdoodle. But honestly they are all delicious. If you haven't, definitely give them a try! read more

HEAVEN IN MY MOUTH As a former SMU co-ed I used to crush their warm snickerdoodles, vanilla cokes and lemonades almost daily. Now I try to keep it to bi-weekly...instant smile on face. And the sweet ladies that run JD's are the cherry on top! read more

This place is a little bit of heaven tucked neatly into the Snyder Plaza area. Their cookies are absolute perfection! Dieters beware: this is not the place to go for 'healthy' snacks. In fact, I much prefer to venture here when I'm feeling particularly reckless when it comes to food. I have never had a better snickerdoodle - they are my weakness. The peanut butter chocolate chip ones are great as well. Come to think of it, I've never had a disappointing item from this place. Each cookie is fresh and warm and gooey *drools* There is a wide variety to choose from, which tends to fluctuate slightly on a daily basis. No matter what, I'm sure you'll find a cookie that floats your boat. Bring cash and be prepared to be addicted to the deliciousness that is JD's. read more

Bad news: cash only and limited parking. Good news: amazing cookies! My favorite! I've been eating cookies from here for years now. (Snickerdoodles and Chocolate Chip are my favorites!) I also used to love their cherry limeades. However I went back twice recently and got a cherry limeade both times. Both times the limeades were too sugary and syrupy for me, which is definitely different. I will also say that lately the cookies have been more undercooked and buttery than before, but they're still the best I've found! Try some cookies from here! Warm and fresh with gooey centers! read more

These are the cookies I judge all other cookies on. Even my mom's. But she forgives me because she is also addicted to these cookies. I worship the snickerdoodles. I'm not a huge fan of the chocolate chip but the cookies are still delicious. Also the muffins are delectable. I typically go with the Ham and Cheese or the Double Chocolate Chip. The lemonade and limeade, especially with cherry are wonderful. Some times however they can be too sweet, I can never finnish one in only one sitting. But they taste great later too, (in my place anything from here never last more than 12 hrs). They will heat your muffin too. It's easy to do it later though, microwave it covered (to help keep in the moisture) for 30 seconds. WARNING! Cash only! I know, complain all you want but it's cheap enough. Honestly if you don't have $3 cash you have some issues. Parking can also be a huge pain but if you can wait it is well worth it. read more

Love love love! These are your classic, no-frills, freshly baked cookies that are so worth the cals. Oatmeal choco chip, the good ole' choco chip, white choco macadamia nut are my favorites! read more

Classic cookie shop with lots of variety. Cookies are decent quality and size! It's worth a stop.

I went to JD's based on a recommendation from a friend and was seriously impressed! I would definitely recommend going if you find yourself in the area. Unless you consider yourself a cookie connoisseur or have serious cookie cravings, I would probably not go out of my way to come here. That said, I was pretty thrilled that I found myself in the neighborhood. I had a milk chocolate chip cookie, a macadamia coconut cookie and a semi sweet chocolate chip cookie with nuts. The milk chocolate chip cookie was fresh out of the oven and was still super soft...just perfect. (+) fresh, buttery, delicious cookies (-) seating (not an issue because I wanted my cookies to go) read more

went in today to get a dozen cookies. Very cute shop and very friendly staff. No complaints about the service or anything. They even have really cute gift wrapping options. Prices are very reasonable. The cookies I got were warm - right out of the oven. The edges were perfectly crispy and the insides were just mildly undercooked, which I believe most people like. Texture was spot on. I was pretty disappointed with the omission or lack of salt in their recipe. You can tell. It's a letdown. You can tell many of their competitors use a small amount of salt but JD's doesn't. Their prime location is a huge plus for business I'm sure. Again, my only comment is that their cookie dough needs to have a tiny bit of salt and that makes ALL the difference. I would not go back. Of course, they've been around forever and it's only one opinion. read more

BEWARE BEFORE YOU BUY!!! These cookies will RUIN every other cookie you will have afterwards. Forever. If you eat them warm and fresh out of the oven they might ruin all other foods for you. I remember my first cookie from JD's. I was at a student meeting at SMU and someone brought some cookies. Chocolate chip wasn't my favorite type of cookie at the time, but that's what was left in the box so I gave it a try. My first thought after my first bite, "chocolate chip is my favorite now." That's until I tried another cookie from them. Whatever the last cookie I have from there becomes my current favorite cookie. The consistently friendly customer service is completely unnecessary. With how good their cookies are I almost expect the workers there to insist I call them "your majesty." Don't be confused by my 5-star rating. I'm actually seriously upset with JD's Chippery for turning me into the type of person who's okay with eating JD's cookies for lunch and dinner. I used to be healthy guy who hit up the gym regularly. Now I'm sitting in my office drawing cookies instead of working, and feeling sad because I don't have time to drive out there from Grand Prairie today. read more

I don't live in Texas anymore, but I still dream of these cookies. My parents are in the dallas area so I try to stop by here every time I'm home. The cookies are so yummy! Warm, chewy, melts in your mouth. I aspire to make cookies like these. The limades here are also very good as are the muffins. I love how they have crush ice. Om nom nom nom nom. read more

One word: Totally. Followed by a second: AMAZING. Sure, JD's Chippery is quite a drive from me but after a bite of their snickerdoodle, I was more than ready to invest in a long (driving) distance relationship. You're thinking I'm easy but trust me: there is no cookie like a JD's Chippery cookie. My favorites: oatmeal chocolate chip and snickerdoodle. Although the milk chocolate is also delish and had me wishing I had gotten a couple more. Cash only although there is an ATM machine inside the store (good thinking, JD's Chippery!) -- but since there's a fee, I'd say bring yo own cash. Save that fee for another cookie (or two!). I'll definitely be back to try their other cookies and then move on to their delicious-looking muffins next (why do I get a feeling this'll lead to my very own muffin.. top?!) read more

I am not a person who really is big on sweets, but I have one major weakness, warm chocolate chip cookies. JD's cookies are very unique, there is a buttermilk kind of flavor to them and the texture is just right when they are warm. I will make a 20 min drive, and have before several times, just for this. Don't go around 5 when they close, they bake everything daily so what you will get is what's leftover, i.e. 4 cookies of the least popular variety. read more

JD's is a classic in the Park Cities. Warm gooey soft cookies that come in a array of flavors from Snickerdoodle to white chocolate; a delicious treat for any day. They also have great muffins like Double Chocolate and Banana Nut. Everything is made fresh, and they often will do a "day-old" sale of the previous days supply (though they often sell out!) read more

Super yummy Snickerdoodles. This small little shop does some serious business. They have great freshly squeezed lemonade that you should try! Downfall - they only accept cash or check and because I don't ever have ANY cash I have to write a check for $2. read more

Cookies were good and at $8.50 a dozen are cheaper and better than Tiffs Treats. Are they the best chocolate chip cookies in town? Nope. They are extremely well done basic chocolate chip cookie though. FYI Cash or check only. read more

I've grown up with JDs. Over the years, my tastes have changed, but one thing has stayed the same: my appetite for cookies and muffins. I'll keep it short and sweet, just like they do. Must-haves: 1. Snickerdoodles. They will change your life. 2. Pineapple muffins. I know it sounds strange, but they are heavenly. (And only offered for the spring and summer on Monday-Wednesday-Friday, and they usually sell out by about 9am, so set your alarms people!) They're moist, flecked with bits of pineapple and topped with toasted coconut. Almost like pineapple upside down cake...for breakfast. 3. Blueberry Oat Bran muffins. They're dense, nutty, and still very blueberry-y. And they're relatively healthy, boasting less than 2 grams of fat and--dare I believe it--under 200 calories?? 4. Cherry limeade. I always get it carbonated, it's more refreshing that way. 5. Ham and cheese muffins. If you're feeling dangerous (or need something to balance out the sweetness of that pineapple). 6. Bran muffins. DON'T DISMISS THIS ONE. It's not one of the healthified muffins, and I know it's got the word "bran" in it, but it's the perfect balance of sweetness, with a hint of cinnamon, and the most amazing texture I've ever had in a muffin. I kid you not. read more

When I need a diet coke and muffin fix, this is my place. The oat branana is a tasty treat when you are trying to make a healthy choice. If I don't care to be good, I almost always choose the Apple Spice, sometimes the Banana Nut. Back in high school (read, days of a faster metabolism), my choice was the double chocolate. I don't care as much for their cookies as some do, but I think I am in the minority. I like my cookies more well-done and these are definitely of the raw-in-the-middle variety. There is one exception to everything I have just said about their cookies and it is called the Snickerdoodle. Delicious. Their fountain drinks are great and I love that they offer "rabbit pellet" ice. They offer two drink sizes - small and large. The small isn't much, but the large is humongous. Be forewarned that it doesn't fit well in standard cup holders. Also, they are a cash only place. They do offer an ATM machine. It has saved me on more than one occasion from low blood sugar-induced panic upon finding myself cashless. read more

JD's cookies are my favorite cookies ever. They are unique - soft, dense, chewy, always super fresh. They may not be the cookie for everyone, but they are for me and many I know. JD's has always been generous with donations for various Park Cities functions, and there was always great excitement when their cookies were spotted. My favorite are semi-sweet chocolate chip and snickerdoodle. A half-dozen box of JD's cookies are a perfect gift to make someone's day. JD's Chippery also makes muffins in the morning. Their pumpkin muffin rocks my world. My parents are partial to ham & cheese. These are BIG muffins. They are always perfectly cooked with just the right amount of texture on the muffin top. Parking is unfortunate during peak hours. Look for a spot right in front or just across the street in front of the bank first. JD's Chippery is a Snider Plaza staple and a wonderfully unique family business. read more

Don't let this Review give you the wrong idea. The cookies at JD's are good ~ soft and chewy ~ not bad tasting. But If you want a cookie that makes you orgasm ~ Check out Tiffs Treats! read more

The cookies here are so sweet that they're inedible. The recipes must be from the 50s because they have that sickly taste of refined flour and sugar. read more

There are probably millions of great cookie recipe in this world. I love baking and I know how hard it is to make an awesome soft, melt in your mouth cookie. I've been in search of a cookie recipe that can come close to what JD Chippery has! Everyone has their own perspective of a perfect cookie, but to me JD's Chippery has that "magic" element on their cookies that makes it just perfect for me. Their cookies are sooo soft, moist, almost melt in your mouth. One big plus is that they are not too sweet, which i LOVE. The texture and flavors are so unique, but it is now how every cookies should taste like for me! My favorites are any of the chocolate chip and the white chocolate. Snickerdoodle was great too. Also tried their ham and cheese muffin and it was YUM. One time, I made a mistake by coming so late when they were almost closing and I had to take their leftover flavors which were coconut white chocolate cookies and the peanut butter cookies but they were actually pretty good too. I honestly prefer JD's than Tiff's Treat, but I think it's just personal preference :) Parking sucks big time around here, but the warm, soft, gooey cookies certainly makes up for it. CASH ONLY! read more

Always fresh. Recently tried the ham and cheese muffin....warmed on request. Nom nom nom. read more

JD's Chippery - Cookir heaven - Bakeries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Strangely addictive cookies and muffins. The cookies taste great (might be the enormous amount of butter in them!) but are always on the under-cooked side and have on two or three occasions made me a bit sick. I stopped going after that, and after my school teacher friend and her colleagues had the same experience. The parking sucks - but that's true for pretty much all of Snider Plaza. No credit cards accepted. Hopefully you have better luck than I did with the undercooked treats. Still, you do have to try them at least once -- I've never tasted another cookie like it! read more