Where is our OG Brown butter cookie? The bourbon vanilla extract makes the cookie taste like an alcoholic drink ! Square shape is a hard No . Lost this customer and any recommendations I use to give out . read more

I stopped off at the recommendation of a coworker. The cookies were okay, but not Earth shatteringly good. Glad I tried them, but I won't be back. read more

Frozen custard was creamy and good. It came with a piece of the cookie. Cookies are good, but eat too sweet and dry. Too sugary for us. Like I said the cookies are just way too sweet for me. read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Frozen Custard - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

Wandering the streets of Cayucos and out on the pier, we stopped into the Brown Butter Cookie Shop after a delicious lunch, broke the bank buying a variety of their delicious, buttery shortbread cookies. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly staff member, the service was first rate. They offered a free tasting, and then we were set loose to explore the different cookies and fill our hands. A really fun shop to explore and spend your hard earned money. read more

Very disappointed to see the change in cookie. Our favorite original was the most amazing melt in your mouth cookie. What I imagine eating a (delicious) sand castle would be like. Now they are joyless shortbread. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Store is clean, cute, staff is friendly but product has become disappointing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great customer service and good product! Love stopping in when we are in town. Our friends always ask us to grab them some as well.

This review is based off my experience today. Prior experiences have been fantastic with delicious custard and cookies. Today, we rushed through our meal at Ducky's Chowder House down the street to make sure that we were able to arrive at your establishment before closing. We had a beautiful family outing, a day spent at the beach and showing our son's girlfriend around our lovely coast. They are visiting from Texas and it was an all around wonderful day. We finished our day with a trip to the brown butter, cookie company, literally to be the sweet ending. Unfortunately when we arrived, I walked up to the counter and the young lady with red hair at the kiosk immediately shifted her eyes to my exuberant toddler, who is three and tends to immediately grab anything in sight, which at that moment happened to be the handle to your cooler. He had not grabbed anything within the cooler. He was just touching the handle and starting to open it, the look on her face was quite scathing and almost made me wanna leave just from that moment I assured her he wouldn't touch or damage any goods inside the cooler and at that point I asked if we could just immediately order and if we could get the custard with the cookie special, she informed us that you stop serving custard at 5:30, this was news to me as I had imagined you would serve this up until closing. Very disappointing to us as we had planned our dinner and day around it. They all fly back to Texas tomorrow and will not be able to experience this. I had raved about your custard and just how wonderful your business was, not too thrilled about the customer service. Toddlers are people too, they just have a harder time managing their emotions, especially when it comes to cookies and ice cream. If, and a big if, we return I hope we have a more pleasant, kinder associate. read more

Service was great. New shape--no longer hand rolled-and no longer taste the same. They lost the uniqueness and kept the expensive price.

Good cookies but bad customer service. I walked in as the last group of people were paying. I was looking around. No one greeted me . Which is fine because I sorta knew which cookies I wanted. 2 mins flew by and it was just me. A family walks in. They were greeted and offered samples. The girl that was working there today (1/3/2025 @5:02 PM) , she went and offered each of the family members a sample. As soon as she finished the last person, she went on and skipped me and started to walk towards the counter. I decided to speak up and asked for a sample as well. She just goes "oh yeah" ... and same for another flavor of cookies . I had to ask a sample because they decide to offer it to everyone but me lol. Got a 3 star because the toffee flavor was good . read more

We took our friends here to check out these cookies and they have a variety of different kinds and they give you samples for you to try. We have been here many times here ourselves and this our friend's first time and they enjoyed the cookies too. The employees are friendly and helpful. read more

My wife really loves this place. Right off the 101. It's like walking into a small Willie Wonka or Ratatouille movie because it's an operation with high standards, high output, and high expectations. They offer samples so you can become acquainted with their offerings. My wife loves the Brown Butter Cookies and was relishing every bite. She offered me some and it didn't appeal to me the way it was to her. To each his own. Maybe it's right up your alley? You won't know unless you give it a try. read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

Very expensive, but tasty cookies. The staff are all very nice and knowledgeable. Make sure to know the prices before ordering. $140 for cookies? Whoa! read more

We have been enjoying brown butter cookies for many years, even ordering them to be sent to family in NY. we recently had the original cookies in the hard, pressed down square shape. while the taste is fairly close to the original, we missed the crunchy top and the soft pillowy middle. PLEASE bring back the delicious original hand rolled cookies! For the price, we most likely won't be ordering any more and may or may not stop at the stores during our travels. read more

Another nice little stop on our trip up the coast. The custard was delicious and smooth. We sampled some of the different cookies and my favorite was the chocolate chip but all of them melted in my mouth. We walked out with the lemon and chocolate chip along with the custard with the almond. Service was good, provided information on the different flavors. The store was very clean and open. read more

Cookies are delicious, I only came to Paso Robles for the cookies. But customer service needs some work. Older Lady packing cookies with Salt & Pepper hair color was rude and uptight. I spent over $100 for cookies and the least you can give is great customer service. The young lady who checked us out was kind. read more

We used to love this cookies. Every time we visit the central coast this was a must for us. we loved to give this cookies as gifts to friends and family, many of whom became fans of the cookies. However, on our last visit we were surprised to find out that the shape of the cookies changed. We didn't think twice about the change. The big surprise was to find out that the recipe was also changed. The cookie consistency and taste have dramatically changed. This is just a review to have you reconsider your old recipe. We were very sad to find out that we do not enjoyed the cookies that much anymore. read more

If you miss going to this spot, you can catch the store in Downtown SLO. Ever since I've been coming here, I only bake my cookies with browned butter. I always love the specialty flavors such as lemon and espresso whenever they are available. The line might seem long, but it moves quickly. If your belly is full from eating a picnic at the beach, just buy cookies to go and enjoy them on your road trip or chilling at home. read more

This cookie store is such a local gem. Upon walking in, the entire staff greeted us with smiles and had us sample their classic cookie and chocolate cookie. The classic cookie was chewy with an hint of salt to cut down on the sweetness. My toddler daughter whom usually is not a fan of dark chocolate sampled the dark chocolate cookie and loved it! We grabbed our share of cookies and can't wait to go back for more read more

Brown Butter Cookie - The original cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

The BBC is a place one should definitely visit on the central coast with their HQ in Cayucos, CA. You feel welcomed the moment you walk in and are offered samples of the cookies. Be mindful, some cookies are VERY sweet, and some are average. Price is on the high side though. Regardless, you want to try and buy some, since they feel special! read more

What an absolute heartbreak. My family has been visiting Cayucos since the 1930s, and have been buying these for years. Back when they were hand-rolled into soft, round, salty, perfect bites of melt-in-your-mouth heaven. You could taste the care, the craft, the quiet pride in every warm, golden circle. But this week? We met their corpse. The iconic rounds have been butchered into lazy, cold, industrial slabs, sliced into soulless squares like factory scrap. No hand-rolling. No joy. No love. Just blocks of blandness, cranked out in the name of "efficiency" and "cost-cutting." And the betrayal runs deeper. Years ago they separated the cocoa and original packs...forcing loyal customers to pay more for what they once thoughtfully bundled together. We gritted our teeth and bore that insult, hoping the cookies themselves would remain sacred. But now they've destroyed even that. These lifeless squares are pure evidence of a business that no longer respects its product, or the generations of customers who built its name. It's a hollow money-grab disguised as tradition. We won't be back. Not until they care again. Not until they remember that what made these cookies special wasn't convenience or profit: it was love. What a waste. What a shame. We don't go to the beach for the cookies anymore. read more

If you know, you know....these are amazing. I bring home gifts for everyone for my neighbor who gets my mail to my mom's caregiver etc. Everyone loves them. My mom's caregiver tasted one and immediately placed an online order. I tried the spice and pecan as well as the original but the original is really my favorite though I appreciate the variety. I bought a tower for my neighbor. I wish I didn't like these cookies so much but they really are delicious. I am glad I live far away. read more

I'm still not sure what brown butter is but it sure makes a yummy cookie! They make several varieties. The espresso was the best. Friendly and professional staff. And lots of good samples! They are pricey but a real treat. read more

Um... you just can not get a better butter ball Of a morsel if you try. clean store. Tons of women behind the counter rolling those beautiful balls of buttery goodness as you walk in. They are happy to Give you a sample... but beware.. you will NOT be able to stop at one!! purchased the Tower pack and was not disappointed. I dare you to go In there and walk out with nothing!! Lol !! Also, this establishment has amazing staff. Joie was super super helpful and sweet. She promptly came to the door as I stood there with my furry little baby and she offered (with a smile) to bring me a sample and also packaged up my other purchases as gifts and brought them to me at the door. * furry friends are not allowed in the store because of food guidelines. read more

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We always have to stop in for the chocolate shortbread cookies when we are in the area. They are excellent. Staff is nice and the cookies are displayed well. They are pricey but I think worth it for a special treat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best. Cookies. Ever. We stopped here because we saw the billboard advertising it on our way home from visiting Big Sur. I am so glad we stopped! We got the lemon sugar Snickerdoodle Brown butter sugar cookie And the original shortbread pecan Knocked our socks off! Jaws dropped. If you're losing hope in the cookie industry (hm hm... crumble) Then look no further, your faith will be restored and there are certainly delicious real amazing cookies being sold in ma and pa shops that don't have to be a pile of hot gooey dough to appreciate. It's just real goodness . Perfect amount of salt in each bite! Well well done... read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

A must stop when in the area! We were treated with so much kindness, especially by the lady who served us! It was an awesome experience and the cookies are fantastic! read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

Service was excellent when you first step through the door, you are offered sample of original or almond. I liked the original less sugary. In the back, they can customize a selection. You see staff forming cookies in an open kitchen. Super patient staff. read more

Brown Butter Cookie - True! Samples provided! - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

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Great, friendly people and the most amazing cookies ever. The ingredients make you think "shortbread cookie" but they are way beyond anything you could imagine a butter cookie to be. The brown butter gives it a wonderful, fuller flavor. The texture is smooth and firm, not crumbly or slightly gritty as shortbread can be. They're sweet but not too sweet. There's something insane about these - maybe they're full of crack? -- but it's nearly impossible to leave them alone. read more

Still love it here! Disappointed they didn't have my fav, espresso cookies tho. Hopefully they bring them back soon. read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

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Brown Butter cookie shop in Cayukos was amazing. The cookies are absolutely delicious and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the store is beautiful, clean and so appealing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The employee who assisted me was delightful and helpful! read more

Big clean space. Workers were all really friendly and talkative, lots of samples and they will tell you about the different varieties. Love the shortbread texture of their brown butter cookies, and it had the perfect salt balance with sweet. read more

While visiting Cayucos, I walked around town and stumbled across this cookie company. What I ordered: - Honey cookies: These were soooo good. Just the right amount of chewiness. The fragrance and flavor of honey was intoxicating. I am so glad I ordered these on a whim. Not too sweet. - Brown butter cookies: What this place was known for and I could see why. Super buttery and flavorful, the texture was soft and crumbly, dissolving into your mouth into a nice slightly sandy texture. Not too sweet. - Cookie sampler: I ordered 2 of these as gifts for friends and both raved at how good the cookies were Pros: - Those honey cookies were out of this world I know that this place is known for their brown butter cookies, but the honey cookies were the winner for me. I would definitely stop by to order these again - Staff was very friendly. Offered to give me extra gift bags for the samplers that I got as gifts - Went during the middle of the week and there was plenty of street parking right in front - Small and compact menu. There were plenty of "traditional" cookies (think choco chip, etc), and a few different flavors of the butter cookie as well. A cookie for everyone I think. Cons: - Apparently there are only 2 locations of this cookie store both in the NorCal area, so I would have to be back in the area to get more cookies. There is a website to order cookies to you, but I didn't see them offering those addicting honey cookies Would I come again? For those honey cookies, yes! read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Very good - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

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Overhyped and overpriced. Been to all their locations and tasted many of their products, and I don't think they're doing anything remarkable. read more

Amazing cookies!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cutest town and LoVE the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You will not be disappointed if you visit read more

Brown Butter Cookie - BEST cookies!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

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After a weekend camping trip "roughing it" in Big Sur, we put HOME into Waze and found ourselves taking the coastal route towards SoCal. It was one of those bizarre weather situations that caused temps in sleepy little Cayucos to be more than 103°, and our plans to have lunch upstairs at a touristy seafood place were thwarted by heat pouring over the coastal hills from hot inland areas. After we made a brief pit stop at a to-go sandwich deli down the street, my bride spotted this little cookie store and went inside to pick up a gift for some friends who were kind enough to feed our dogs while we were away (and grab us a few munchies for the ride home.) Unknown to us, this seems to be a rather popular and famous cookie business-- we just thought that sweet small and decadent flavor of their chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies was just a local wizard. Price is nothing more than what you'd spend on an imported seashell with googley eyes glued on top just down the street at any number of bric-a-brac tshirt & gift shops. Worth stopping for a gift or a rich dessertsy snack. read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

There's no way I will pass up an opportunity to stop by Brown Butter Cookie Company on the way up to (or down from) Cambria. We love this place, or rather, the cookies they bake, and no matter how many years since we first discovered them, they are STILL CONSISTENTLY WONDERFUL. While I'm usually a soft-textured cookie sort of girl, these buttery, crumbly, crunchy cookies are soooooooooooooo outstanding. Shortbread needs to have 3 things... crunch, buttery goodness, and not be overly sweet. Their shortbread certainly does NOT disappoint. This time, we bought their "original," plus their cinnamon version. We also bought a "tower," which had an assortment of cookies, some of which were not shortbread..... like oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle, lemon, and a couple of other flavors that I don't recall. What was different about this visit was their covid-restricted rules. We can no longer walk into their store. They have it walled off, more or less, with a sheet of plexiglass protecting them from us. No more samples, either, at least when I was there, but that's okay. I know what I like, and even if I didn't know, I trust them enough to have everything taste good !! People are "supposed to" socially distance, and even though outside, we had to wear masks. Fine by me. I'm all for self-protecting !! I'm glad to see this place is still thriving, and their cookies are still very much available. Yum ! Yum ! Yum ! read more

Brown Butter Cookie - The Tower - an assortment of their cookies ! - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

I may or may not have left off a star in my rating as an excuse to go and try more cookies...yenno, just so I can be that diligent, thorough Yelper...I mean I AM "elite" afterall...lol! I had never heard of these cookies let alone this place. Then on one fateful day in the office my boss comes in and drops off a bundle of 6 cookies on my desk in front of me. On it a handwritten note that says "You are the best!" I look up, he smiles and walks away. Apparently, now after trying a cookie, that was his "mic drop". I guess he didn't think these cookies needed an introduction or an explanation, I would just need to try them for myself. I was able to wait until lunch. Mind you he dropped off these delectable morsels at about 8:45AM. I open and am greeted with the wonderful aroma of sweet butter. I take a small bite and it lightly crumbles into my mouth. The next few bites were going to be with nothing but intention. Time stopping, glorious buttered and sea salted moments of heaven. For those of you filipinos or are well versed in our desserts think brown butter polvorone if you will. Only not as powdery and I can only assume because of the butter holding it all together. Naturally I then had to look them up in here. What a cute quaint little store. Then to see there are so many more cookies I need to try. Hence, the idea of holding out that last star so I could use it as an excuse to try the rest. It's only proper Yelp etiquette if you ask me ;-P! read more

Brown Butter Cookie - 6 lil buttery opportunities for time to stand still. - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

Our first stop on the highway 1 trip! The snickerdoodle cookie was my absolute favorite. We stopped by to get coffee next door read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

We made a pit stop here on our way down the coast.... Never heard of brown butter cookie before... they were pretty tasty... she offered a sample of the salty brown butter original cookie.... (Pretty darn good) ... I ordered my fav which is peanut butter.... Crumbles .... it's soooo fresh.... No entry in to this store.... Again they've made the doorway a sales register with plexiglass between them & customer.....order & pick up window ....parking on street.... read more

Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cayucos, California

The best cookies! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Right by the beach![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A must try-over & over!! Everyone loves this place!