The smell of cookies and sugar snack w you in the face as soon as you step inside. Your mouth starts watering immediately!!! Workers are very helpful, nice, & patient. Their cookies are the size of my face!! They are soft baked (I like crisp cookies) but they are tasty. Hubby also has a Cuban coffee and enjoyed it so much we returned another day. Second trip I had ice cream in a waffle cone. YUM!!!! read more

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What can u ever say bad about great service and holy shit big cookies, come on!!! 1/2 lb cookies about 6 - 8 different types. Yep we went with the chocolate chip and damn it was seriously great!! They were still making the peanut butter cookie topped with a slab of chocolate or we would have had that. Great people working here and damn tasty cookies!!! Go and enjoy the cookies, they will bring that childhood smile to you face!! read more

If you know me, you know- ICE CREAM is my dessert of choice and Mattheessen's did not disappoint. Literally 2 ice cream shops within a few feet away but the massive cookies on the display window in front stole the show. Immediately walking in I had to try one of their giant cookies. Easily shareable with 3-4 people. I liked the fact that you can get them room temperature or warmed up. We bought two swoops of ice cream to make it a full combination and boy was the banana ice cream flavored scoop with a chocolate chip melted cookie a spectacular. Very clean shop and plenty of people stopping by to choose between both or one do the desserts. Nicely located in a busy street in Nashville with a lot of foot traffic for shopping and drinking in the area. Would definitely come back again and try the other variety of cookies they sell. read more

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Huge cookie! This was a cool place I found out in Nashville and had to stop by. The cookie is huge and one cookie could feed 2-3 people. We got the chocolate chip and it was great! I highly recommend! read more

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Great ice cream and friendly people! Love their employee shirts as well which gave us a laugh. We were quite tempted by the giant cookies, but will save that for next time! read more

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Classic "boardwalk" ice cream bar experience. Cookies as big as your head! I had the passionfruit sorbet, it was great. Service was super friendly and fast. The single scoop was very generous. Little dining room upstairs. read more

Mattheessen's - Passionfruit sorbet, single scoop - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The cookie picture will speak for itself, but have to say it was amazing. service was extremely polite and the place had an old time bakery atmosphere. read more

Mattheessen's - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Ice cream was good! It was a nice place to spot after going to some bars. The service was nice too. read more

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1/2 pound cookies??!! and they taste delicious!!! I am always skeptical about bakery cookies as they always look better than they taste, but that was not the case at Mattheessen's-they taste every bit as good as they look, if not better. The service is friendly and helpful. The store is adorably decorated and welcoming. The Peanut Butter Fancy is very good & quite sweet, but the Oatmeal cookie went the fastest-just like Mom makes. The Key Lime pies looked amazing but we just did not have the room for pie after eating the cookies. Something to look forward to on our next visit! read more

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A cookie the size of my head for 7 bucks? That's fresh and chewy and light and delicious? Yes please.

This 2nd ave place will have a line out the door but it moves quickly service is fast and business is clean with a nice set up inside. Famous for giant cookies you can also pick up fudge, ice cream and other goodies. read more

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Got the 1/2 lb oatmeal raisin cookie. Ate the whole thing myself. Not embarrassed because I almost got the double oatmeal cream pie. Little Debbie would have been proud. Go get a cookie and live your life. read more

Mattheessen's - 1/2lb cookies - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Holy Cookies! Visited July of 2025 on a hot summer day and the scent of freshly baked cookies and cool AC enveloped us like a granny seeing her kids for the first time in ages. We instantly felt right at home and we left with full bellies and warm hearts. read more

Ok I have an insatiable seeet tooth, but I'm dealing with it. So I stopped by for the huge cookies and ended up with a shake as well. The staff greeted me as I entered, which I always love and take note of. It's a decent sized shop, with a sweet smell and welcoming vibe. I had a sorinkle cookie that was delicious (perfect mix of ingredients and done ness). The shake was way too watery so I wouldn't get that again. read more

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Date of visit: March 14, 2025 What better day to visit a cookie and ice cream shop than... Pi Day? :-D But in all seriousness, my fellow Yelpers have shouted out Mattheessen's (pronounced Math-a-sons) and they were right. Starting from the very friendly hello we received when we walked in, followed up by the amazing smells of cookies and fudge. These things were only topped by the fantastic treats we had: My husband got the M&M cookie and he loved it--a difficult rave to get out of a critical cookie lover such as him. They offered samples and I went with either Cookie Monster or Candy Bar (I can't remember the name now!) but it was fantastic. Prices are a bit high but take into consideration the location in expensive downtown Nashville and their wonderful hours of operation (open until midnight every night) and you are getting a fair amount for what you pay for. read more

Mattheessen's - Shakes4life - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The smell of fresh baked cookies brought my colleague and I to the front door. The giant cookies in the window got us inside. All the sweet treats got us drooling! On top of all the goodness, I want to highlight the kindness of all the employees. I wish I got both of their names. They were so kind and helpful! It was hard to select what to get but ice cream always wins my heart. I got a single split scoop with Cuban coffee and monster cookie on a cake cone. So yummy! The perfect treat on a hot and humid day. read more

Ice cream was very good. Very creamy and lots of flavors I got the turtle ice cream with a shot of espresso. The ice cream had plenty of Carmel, fudge, and pecans woven throughout. Perfect late night treat to give an extra pick me up to keep on moving down the strip. The service was very good, friendly, funny, and helpful with ice cream selections. Cute decor, very fun and colorful. read more

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These cookies are giant and I was here for it! We split a cookie and it's definitely heavy but so tasty. The cookie we got was so moist, chocolatey and sweet. For how much you get, it was worth the price. This was a great stop and I look forward to trying their ice cream the next time we come! read more

Mattheessen's - Front case - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Quick service! Delicious ice cream! Cookies were so fresh and warm! Definitely worth a quick stop in. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Known for their 1/2 lb cookies. See pictures. Too bad today was the only day I did not drink excessively... But you already know that as you are following! So no munchies for me, lol. My daughter could not decide what to get, so sadly we left with nothing. Homemade ice cream. Their key lime pie looked so good! Better yet, there was a key lime pie chocolate dipped and frozen! Sorry, I did not take a picture. Atmosphere - Small local business. Off the beaten path. And sadly for them, excess construction, so little to no walk by traffic. We are the only fools in the area, lol. Open 7 days a week from 9am to midnight. Service - Good, welcoming and patient as my daughter did not know what she wanted. Then she decided she did not want anything... Price - See pictures of menus. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1993 and with your new location here in Nashville. Congrats on your 4+...? locations. read more

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We dropped in on a very chilly, rainy day. The cookies we had hit the spot! I had a peanut butter cookie and my husband had this super special peanut butter, chocolate, and I don't know what else cookie and we're still talking about then 3 days later! read more

Cookies were huge and tasty! I went in and it wasn't busy. Felt like the staff could've been a little friendlier. I got chocolate chip and it a solid, safe choice for me! I like that they weren't thick. read more

A must stop ice cream spot off of Broadway that makes the hands down best homemade ice cream in Nashville. This ice cream spot has the perfect southern charm and warmth to it. Upon entering you see all the enormous cookies, fudge, and baked goods they make. The ice cream counter is closer to the register in the back and oh my are there so many amazing homemade flavors. You can try flavors as well and the staff are extremely friendly and patient. We ordered a butter pecan which was sweet and delicious for a mid day treat in the Nashville sun. I ordered the dulche de leche and apple pie ice cream and it was phenomenal. The dulche de leche was sweet but perfectly balanced with its caramel sauce. The apple pie was absolutely outstanding and if we weren't flying I would've ordered multiple pints to go. It was a blend up apple pie and snickerdoodle cookie dessert. An absolute must stop for a treat when in the Nashville area. read more

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I saw this on yelp and made it a point to stop by and try their cookies. Half pound cookies...wow! We got the soft peanut butter cookie topped with peanut butter and chocolate fudge and the oatmeal raisin cookie. Both were yummy but we really thought the peanut butter one absolutely delicious. They are big enough for 4-5 people to share or you can enjoy it over a few days so you don't OD on sugar/calories. The service was quick if you know what you want. They even have an upstairs eating area and a few seats near the entrance to enjoy your cookies, fudge, pies, or ice cream. read more

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The ice cream is very good here and they have lots of different flavors! They also have some HUGE 1/2 pound cookies which look amazing! The menu also includes shakes, lemonades, teas, coffee, and pies.. The employees were polite and helpful and the ice cream shop was very clean with a lot of indoor seating. Definitely worth a try especially on a hot day read more

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Delicious ice creams. The cookies look amazing! They are 1/2 pound each with multiple flavors to choose from. Very kind service and cute store. read more

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Came here while checking out Nashville downtown. I got the cookies and cream ice cream and it was probably the best ice cream I ever had. Everything looked DELICIOUS. Bathroom was disgusting though and wouldn't flush. read more

Amazing ice cream, service, and polite staff with a clean facility and large selection of treats.

I had a waffle cone with butter pecan and Cuban coffee, my hubs had a cup of Cookie Monster and I couldn't leave without a chocolate chip cookie for later. The ice cream was good, I snacked on the cookie all night but the best part of the visit was the service. The line moved fast and the gentleman that served us was sweet and attentive. We didn't feel rushed at all although the store was crowded. Highly recommended read more

Closed early without notice, just a locked door with all the lights still on. Would have saved a drive.

Stopped in for a sweet treat to end our evening in Nashville. They have a good ice cream selection and GIANT, 1/2 lb cookies in a a convenient location just off Broadway. My husband and I each got a scoop and then split one of the peanut butter fancy cookies. We were happy to see they had a small sitting area upstairs where we could enjoy our treats before walking back to our hotel. We couldn't finish the massive cookie, but it was even better the next morning for breakfast! Service was kind, friendly, and quick! read more

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Dropped in for a huge cookie and warmth on a cool night. The employees were making a fresh batch of fudge or something and it smelled so good! They have a few stools at the window so it was fun to people watch while eating our warm cookies. Definitely stop in! read more

Mattheessen's - Chocolate chip pecan cookie. - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came here after a night out and wanted something sweet. Chose the gigantic peanut butter cookie with fudge on top. This thing probably has 2000 cals per cookie, and a lot of kudos who can finish the entire thing in one go. It's so good! read more

Mattheessen's - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Only place in Broadway where you can get espresso after noon! The ice cream is great and the portions are large! Fast service and a couple of tables inside. read more

Mattheessen's - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love this place! It is a must see in Nashville if you love sweets! The cookies are as big as your head! I loved the atmosphere the photo ops and the people! The cookies were so soft and not crunchy, simply the best. I would come back again and again! read more

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Deliciousness in every bite. Been here many times. Service is short and sweet. Pick out your cookies and enjoy it street side, as the shop is very small. read more

Mattheessen's - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Delicious ice cream but the young man working behind the counter used a derogatory term (n word used to negatively describe Black people) and that was unacceptable! We were a group of Black women in town for the weekend when we had a taste for a sweet treat. We were trying to decide between Mattheessen's or Mikes just next door but went with Mattheessen's. Upon entering there was a rap song in which the guy servicing us audibly said the "n word" which was used in the song. We corrected him and told him he shouldn't say that word to which he laughed and shrugged with no apology or regard for how it made us feel. Half our group decided not to get ice cream but the half of us who had already ordered continued eating our dessert. Unfortunately, it was too late for us to change our minds. The ice cream was delicious especially the chocolate covered key lime pie but I would highly recommended that no one visit this establishment until their employees are taught to be more respectful. read more

Yummy fresh cookies and ice cream. They also have other desserts and fudge bars and beverages. The location is right by off Broadway just in case you need a break or some ice cream out of the Nashville summer heat. As of this review, the street is under construction but you can walk on the sidewalk to get there. We walked in to rest our feet and get out of the sun and we were treated by 2 friendly staffers who made us a nice Pizookie style dessert with a big cookie and ice cream. A just stop for those sweet tooth! read more

Pros: Great location off Broadway Lots of ice cream, cookie and fudge options Cons: They do not have mint fudge, sad to say! Lines are long so patience is must Prices are a bit steep - I paid $17 for one slice of fudge Pro tip: Go for your sugar fix when out on the town. The cookies are 1/2 pound! read more

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Don't get me wrong, this place was hecka good but it's also super expensive. $21 for a sugar cookie and chocolate peanut butter cookie blew my mind. Services: 5/5 Quality of cookie: 5/5 Price: 3/5 read more