Where to Find 10 of LA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sink your teeth into one of these mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies.

• Lei’d Cookies
  
  • Culver City
  • *Author favorite*
  • Don’t be fooled by the golden hue of this cookie - it’s actually brown butter that gives it a toasted look. There’s a slight caramel flavor to it and the texture is just right with a slightly crisp outer edge with a chewy, soft interior. This cookie also keeps well if you’re planning on a next-day treat!
• Oui Melrose
  
  • Hollywood
  • Despite its fancy looks, this cookie is actually a pretty classic one in disguise. The texture is dense and chewy, and the taste is not too sweet thanks to dark chocolate and the sprinkle of sea salt on top. 
• SQIRL
  
  • East Hollywood
  • One look at this cookie will make your mouth water. This brown butter double chocolate chip delight is just as good looking as it is good tasting. The sprinkle of sea salt on top makes it a perfect flavor balance between sweet and salty. Pro tip: if you’re just there for a cookie, skip the line and head next door to the retail shop.
• Deluscious
  
  • Hollywood
  • This bakery runs mainly on orders; if you visit in person, don’t be confused by the location on the second floor of a former appliance warehouse. Their classic chocolate chip cookie - both crispy and chewy - is worth a mysterious trip up the stairs! 
• Bristol Farms
  
  • Several locations around LA County 
  • This is the only cookie with nuts that we let sneak in here because it was just too good not to include! The toasted walnuts in the recipe are an excellent, crunchy addition to the texture and flavor. Be prepared to have leftovers because this big, dense cookie is tough to tackle in one sitting. 
• Zooies
  
  • Cheviot Hills
  • Look around…are you at a gas station or a famous cookie store? Well, both! This unassuming spot is home to some pretty slammin’ cookies. Their chocolate chip cookie is soft on the inside and crispy on the edges. As good as it is, they’re actually known for their variety of cookie flavors so don’t limit yourself!
• Fat + Flour
  
  • Culver City
  • There actually doesn’t seem to be that much flour in this cookie. It’s thin, extra chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. The extra chew is from the brown sugar base and a touch of oatmeal in the recipe.
• The Very Best Cookie in the Whole Wide World
  
  • Beverlywood
  • We can’t say what the very best cookie in the world is, but we can say confidently that this is a pretty good cookie. This one has a soft texture with a good amount of chocolate chunks and a touch of sea salt on top. It’s a classic taste like a cookie from grandma’s kitchen.
• Levain
  
  • Larchmont
  • This cookie is nearly as tall as it is wide. The New York cookie staple made its way over to LA to grace us with its chocolatey presence. This cookie is super dense and packed with chocolate chips - crunchy on the outside and very soft (verging on underbaked) on the inside. We recommend eating it warm to get the most out of that gooey interior!
• Badash Bakes
  
  • Pasadena
  • Handle with care, since these cookies are thin and soft. It’s a lighter cookie that’s not light on flavor, especially with the generous chocolate content. While their chocolate chip cookie is good, fans recommend the toffee chocolate chip for a great sweet treat.

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