Look, when you're facing the Bean at 11pm on a Saturday, you're signing up for a little chaos, and Crave Cookies delivers exactly that energy. Overstimulating? Yes. Part of the experience? Also yes. I'll be honest, I don't fully get the cookies and soda concept. Whatever happened to a classic milk and cookies situation? But I digress. We ordered the Dubai chocolate cookie, chocolate chip, peanut butter, and one more that I've forgotten. The cookies were fine, not life-changing, but perfectly acceptable for a late night sugar fix in a high-foot-traffic tourist zone. You're really paying for the location and the vibe more than anything else. Would I go out of my way to come back? Probably not. But I respect the hustle and the branding is doing exactly what it needs to do at that address. If you're already at Millennium Park and need something sweet after midnight, it scratches the itch. read more

Crave Cookies - Crave Chocolate Chip - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took my niece to try their weekly lineup, and she had a great time sampling all the flavors. Her favorites were the Flintstone, Biscoodoodle, and Better Than XXX cookies. I tried them too, and they were all really flavorful -- you could actually taste all the ingredients used in each cookie. The cookies are definitely thick and very filling, but they were baked well throughout. I could only manage a bite or two of each because they're huge. I also thought it was really cool that they make them fresh and frost them to order. Overall, a fun experience and great spot for a sweet treat. read more

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Phew, a great spot if you're in the mood for a sweet treat! There is a decent variety of cookie options to order and they taste a bit fresher compared to Crumbl. If you're going to spend the money, do yourself a favor and try some cookie flavors you wouldn't normally have at the ready! It's an easy spot to grab and go (but you might have to wait a little bit since everything is freshly baked). Admittedly, what drew me in was the Cookie Monster holiday tree! I went with the red velvet Oreo cookie because that's not something I typically see and I was so happy I did. It was DELICIOUS and well made. It was the right amount of sweet given the ingredients and no flavor over powered another. Prices were fair given the quality and amount of cookie you get. Since it was my first visit, I wanted to try one cookie before committing to a box of large cookies. Personally, I wouldn't plan to sit down and eat there because there are only a few bar stools around. Plus the employees were a bit too pushy for my preference and they were trying to have me buy more. Can't wait to see what else they have to offer! read more

Crave Cookies - Red Velvet Oreo - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A fabulous newer spot for a sweet treat! I've passed by many times and can't believe it took me so long to finally stop by. The shop is pretty unassuming with just a few high top bar seats. The employees were friendly and very efficient. All of the flavors looked interesting, but I was a bit skeptical that they might be too rich and potentially have too much going on in each cookie. However, I opted for the Rockstar cookie and was very glad to be wrong! Although the cookies visually resemble Crumbl, they are closer to those sold at Levain- beautifully crispy on the outside with a warm and chewy interior. The Rockstar was filled with assorted chocolate chunks, toffee, pretzel bits, and topped with sea salt. Surprisingly, it was not at all too sweet. Will definitely be back soon and highly recommend this spot! read more

Crave Cookies - Rockstar Single Cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best god damn cookie I've ever had. Big, warm, and stuffed with a Reese's. Like good god my mouth was moist for more than the baked goods! And super quick and friendly! read more

Great cookies, bad service. Worker was extremely rude to my grandmother and my friend (made sassy remarks about our questions, etc.) If you choose Crave, go with take out. The cleaning chemical scented interior complete with obnoxious gold lights and seats is not a pleasant environment to enjoy your cookies. read more

Warm cookies! The dubai crookie is 2 croissants smushed down with chocolate and pistachio sauce in between. It's more expensive than the other cookies and while good, I really loved the Cookie Monster better. It's like a cookie wrapped into another cookie with cookie dough on top. It was gooey and so worth the calories. I don't have any other stores to compare them too other than insomnia cookies and crave cookies are much larger and 20x better. You can order at the counter or on the iPad read more

Crave Cookies - Dubai crookie and Cookie Monster - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! Crave lives up to the hype. I tried the Oreo Smores cookie and it was warm, gooey, and delicious. Team members were friendly and kind!!! read more

Crave Cookies - Oreo smores cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty good cookies. I've been twice, this time just got a semi-sweet chocolate chip cookie. They are definitely something you have every now and then as a treat. The staff is nice and you can see the kitchen which is clean. read more

Crave Cookies - Semi-Sweet Single Cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Obsessed with the Reese's cookie here at Crave. Easily the best cookie I've ever had. The service here is a tad slow but friendly and there's usually not much of a wait! read more

Worker was highly disrespectful to me and my grandmother. Service was awful, food was good, but took way too long, much longer than any other cookie restaurant I've been too. Ambience was fine. I would not recommend if you are trying to find a delicious cookie store with respectful workers. There are definitely better ones out there. read more

I highly recommend the Dubai cookie (which is actually two croissants) as well as any soda combo that sounds good to you. They need a lot of work on their coffee though. We ordered 3 lattes, which took around 15 minutes, all of which were topped with a thick cold foam, even the one that was specifically ordered with almond milk. One barista said their almond milk is "extra creamy" but I'm a former barista and I've never seen almond milk thicken up like that so we asked the other barista. She told us all their lattes are topped with (dairy) cold foam, though this isn't stated anywhere, and generally it's wise to ask if the beverage is ordered non dairy if they'd like it topped with cold foam. She was really nice and agreed that she should've asked but that doesn't negate the first barista insisting she used almond milk for the whole drink. I just think you're going to run into issues, especially in Lakeview, with that if you're not diligent. Also, unfortunately, the lattes were really gross and tasted like milk and cheap syrup. I didn't expect a soda shop to have excellent coffee or anything but these were borderline undrinkable. I rounded up to 4 stars because I really love their sodas and cookies! I live closer to the Lombard store now but I will certainly be back to this one when I'm in the area. read more

If you're like me and watched the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, you saw the dirty soda craze. I had seen on Tiktok that Crave had dirty sodas and I was excited to try it out! The space is open, minimal, and bright. It is a smaller space, with a feel stools to sit and eat at, though not many, so I'd recommend taking your cookies/soda to go. There is mobile ordering at ipads under the menus and also a counter. I liked the efficiency of ordering from an ipad. I tried a Sprite with mango and strawberry puree and it was delicious! I initially ordered with syrup, but a worker was gracious enough to suggest puree since that's what she likes better. It tasted like a boba and was super refreshing. As for cookies, we ordered the Better Than Cheesecake, Carmelita, The Bueno, and Biscadoodle. These cookies are THICK! They're quite heavy, so be prepared when ordering (aka you probably can only finish 1-2). They are also served warm, which I loved. (And the box has reheating content printed on it!) Here's the skinny: Better Than Cheesecake: true to the name! A favorite. I loved the cream cheese tasting frosting on top. (Note: frosting melts if you reheat!) The Bueno: Another I'd reorder. This cookie had Bueno bars in the middle, and served hot, melted so nicely in the cookie. Carmelita: I didn't read what was in this cookie as a big caramel fan, but I felt it could be more caramel forward. It was also oatmeal, which I didn't expect. Biscadoodle: This one wasn't for me either. I wanted the Biscoff cookie butter to be more melty. I didn't love it with the snickerdoodle cookie either, but if you like snickerdoodle, this is a great choice. Overall, will be back to try more cookies + dirty sodas! read more

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Not very impressed at all. We ordered 4. Each one was dry and hard and Ehh on the taste. Not a fan at all.

one of my coworkers and I binged secret lives of mormon wives on Hulu and decided that we had to come get loaded sodas. i've never had one before and i was kind of gagged, they're actually kind of good lol ... our cashier was rly nice & patient bc it took me forever to figure out what i wanted. i ended up getting the berries and cream which was dr. pepper, raspberry puree & coconut cream. i was rly happy w the prices! 16oz was like $3-4 and you can add as many flavors/syrups as u want!! one thing ive learned from secret lives of mormon wives is that you absolutely must get the coconut cream in your dirty soda, and the taste is pretty prominent (which i like because i like coconut), but my friend got pretty much the same thing as me and got vanilla cream instead which i think wld be a great alternative if you want the same creaminess in your drink wo the coconut taste. she also got the chocolate chip cookie and i had a piece and it was actually sooo good lol. it was perfectly crispy on the outside and more cookie dough-y on the inside. cookies r definitely more expensive that i cld justify spending on a normal day though. there isn't any indoor seating but they have a little outdoor area to sit! i'd recommend grabbing a drink and taking a walk to the lake(: read more

Crave Cookies - Crave Loaded Soda: berries & cream - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There are different levels to cookies, and for me these were just what I was craving at the time! The cookies have a nice firm almost crispy exterior, but are super soft and gooey inside. I loved them, but for someone who prefers a more firm cookie these might be too soft, they were basically like falling apart as we were eating them, which again for me was AMAZING. The workers immediately greet me when I walked in and were very friendly when helping to take my order. They also had 2 tablets and huge menus showing all of your options. It was a very fast and easy process to get amazing cookies. The prices are a big high per cookie, but they are huge and almost more like mini cakes. I would definitely recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth! The advertising seems like they often introduce new flavors, I can't wait to stop in and try a few more of the delicious flavors! read more

Crave Cookies - Horchata Churro cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came in at 10 minutes to close, was surprised but delighted how friendly and hospitable staff was. I've come to expect minimal service at these types of places, so I appreciated that the gal working greeted me, explained the options, and gave a genuine recommendation when I asked for one. read more

Very good customer service and quick and simple I had called ahead to make sure they had the cookie I wanted . Eva was a great help and also very friendly. I will be back again. read more

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Heard a lot about this place for cookies. I try crumble and chip city cookies. Comparing crave with these two places it needs a bit more of moist on the cookies. The original chocolate chip cookies tasted a bit salty and sweet. The dough is a bit dry for my taste . I try the Dubai cookies, the dough again. I would give this place a try again, maybe I came late to the place I don't know. Now I would say the employee was very helpful and welcome every customer as they walk in. Street parking . read more

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I came across Crave Cookies on TikTok and immediately knew I had to try them, especially when I saw they had the viral Dubai chocolate in cookie form! I took a trip from downtown all the way to Lakeview, and let me tell you--it was so worth it. Crave has a concept similar to Crumbl, but honestly, they're better in both price and taste. When I walked in, they greeted me with a mini original chocolate chip cookie to try--a nice touch that Crumbl would never do. After placing my order, they let me know that each cookie is baked fresh, so there'd be about a 5-minute wait. Freshly baked cookies? Definitely worth the short wait. I went all out and got a six-pack, with a couple of specialty flavors that added to the cost, bringing my total to about $33. Given the quality of these cookies, I found the price fair. I tried a variety of flavors: the Dubai chocolate, Dubai Bueno, Dubai Biscoff, original chocolate chip, brookie, and the crookie. Here's the rundown: - Dubai Chocolate: This cookie was packed with pistachio and kunafa (a crunchy Middle Eastern pastry) and drizzled with dark and white chocolate. The pistachio flavor came through perfectly, and the kunafa added an amazing texture. Not overly sweet, just right. 8/10. - Dubai Bueno: Tasted like a Kinder Bueno bar, but the white chocolate drizzle was a bit much and made it overly sweet. 7/10. - Dubai Biscoff: Similar to the Dubai Bueno--good flavor but a bit too sweet. Definitely needed a glass of milk to balance it out! 7/10. - Original Chocolate Chip: This one was so good! Soft, gooey, and perfectly sweet. I get why it's an award-winner. 8/10. - Brookie: A bit of a letdown. Very dense and chocolate-heavy. If you don't love super-rich chocolate desserts, this might not be for you. 5/10. - Crookie: The star of the show! This croissant-cookie hybrid was heavenly. The flaky, buttery croissant with the chocolate chip cookie made for a perfect bite. So delicious and worth every calorie. 10/10. Overall, Crave Cookies gets a full 5 stars from me for their creativity, fair prices, amazing service, and even the packaging. The sleek black-and-gold box makes it feel like a luxury treat worth every penny. Quick tip: Crave drops new weekly flavors on Fridays, so there's always something new to try. Crumbl, it's time to let Crave take over--they clearly know what they're doing! read more

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Zoe helped us out. We came in- the place is super cute and clean. First time there- we didn't know what to do... Zoe guided us and gave us recommendations. Zoe was SO nice and amazing. 10/10 Will come back again! :) Cookies were great! read more

I might be in the minority but I am loving all of the cookie shops popping up in Chicago, and Crave is one of the best! We ordered four cookies for pick up on Sunday night and WOW were they good. The classic chocolate chip was so delicious, and so was the Brookie. My favorite was the cookies n cream - it was seriously so amazing. I have a feeling we will be back soon! read more

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Cute new cookie shop with rotating cookies. We got an Oreo stuffed cookie, chocolate chip, brookie, and chocolate peanut butter- they were all delicious and super sweet. You can order at the counter or on one of the kiosks they have and within minutes, they show you your box of warm cookies. Next time, I'll get a photo before I eat all the cookies! read more

After watching Secret Lives of Mormon Wives my friend and I were extremely intrigued by trying a "dirty soda." We were super excited to see that Crave Cookies sold them and had to try cookies as well. I tried the Berries and cream dirty soda which i enjoyed but my friend felt the coconut was too empowering. When the staff was making our drinks she made sure to ask if we wanted the syrup or purée because the puree is better! She change the order and my friends drink was so good as well. She made a Sprite mango and strawberry puree and a little cherry syrup. We ordered Cookies: Better than cheesecake Carmelita The Bueno Biscadoodle The Bueno and Better than Cheesecake were so good and I would definitely order them again. I will not be ordering the carmelita or biscadoodle again. read more

Crave Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A great addition to the neighborhood. I really like Crave Cookie! I think their cookies being so fresh and made to order really brings out the flavor of each of them. They are heavier cookies so you will probably need only one. I got the biscoododle (biscoff and snickerdoodle) the cookies and cream and the carmelita. These cookies are very rich so half a cookie was enough for me before I put the rest in the fridge. The great thing about these cookies is that they are very easy to reheat and come with instructions on the box. They are best served warmed but I didn't mind stealing a bite or two, fresh out the fridge. Staff is so nice and kind! I met the owner and he made me this specialty drink called the Lakeview. Sprite, strawberry purre and coconut milk. So good, it tasted like a creamy Shirley temple! Overall, I will be back. I wish they had more non- chocolate options as I am not the biggest chocolate fan. read more

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could this be the Crumbl killer?! me and my roomie walked by this place after getting some Taco Bell (it's next door) and we thought "what the freak? A new cookie place?" It was like the Apple Store of cookie places! iPads on the walls, futuristic machines, and shiny lights that can give an almost Hollywood-like atmosphere. The all-black container was nice because I can sometimes feel embarrassed walking around with the pink Crumbl box! This was like purchasing a new Rolex. Ate some cookies while watching a video on Lakeview East history. I can definitely say that this spot will be a part of Lakeview East history for years to come! read more

Crave Cookies - Oreo stuffed cookie and red velvet cookie and baby picture idk why that's there - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is amazing. My husband and I like to drop by here after getting dinner on Broadway. The service is really good - the people that work there are super kind and are happy to answer any questions. Hot tip: 100% get the Dubai cookie - it's to die for! We get it every single time. read more

The Dubai Chocolate Cookie is an absolute 5/5! I love the cookies from this place. they strike the perfect balance of sweetness without being overwhelming. Each cookie is thoroughly baked, not undercooked or doughy. The flavors are really good and they offer variety of weekly specials. The staff is attentive and friendly. This place is new- has only been here for a few months. But it's definitely worth a try. read more

Crave Cookies - Cookie sampler - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Literally the best people and manager I have ever met. Went late after a comedy show and it was a quiet shop with absolutely delicious cookies! Thanks for being so awesome. read more

of course got their Dubai chocolate cookie which has the knafeh and a really delicately crunchy texture. We tried the Georgia peach loaded soda which had Dr Pepper, vanilla, peach and half & half, it was like a sweet peach rootbeer float. Then, we got the cinnaroll pop tart, and this was the perfect take on a pop tart. The baked butter beer had butterscotch dough and was a white chocolate kind of vibe. The best new one I've tried was the chilled berry crumble, very simple and the tartness of berries was fantastic. The Brookie was gooey and I'm a fan of brownies so this was a good one to try. read more

Crave Cookies - Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Walked into this cute nice cafe for the first time. Trued their S'more cookie and a wonderful thick shake of French chocolate cookie. There were different types of cookie options, also tried the classic milk chocolate cookie. read more

Love these cookies, gotta stop in for my weekly fix since they change the flavors up every week, including a monthly special. A gentleman in line here just called the cashier a good salesman for talking them into additional flavors. They've got a digital display to describe wach cookie flavor available with a picture. They currently have Christmas decorations up. read more

Crave Cookies - Digital menu of delicious flavors - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Highly recommend Crave cookies! Every cookie I've had has been very unique and delicious :) the people here are so friendly and nice as well. My family and I couldn't decide between two cookies so they gave us both anyways. Please give this place a try you won't regret it!! read more

Crave Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came in unsure. Gourmet cookies? Why wouldn't I just go to Mariano's? Let me tell you why.... STELLAR service. Wow 11/10 so friendly and knowledgeable. Gave suggestions but respected your thoughts. Mouthwatering cookies that taste like no other. Puts other local cookie shops (won't name) to shame. It seems each is made with love. The boxes look like they cost $5 themselves. Very boujee very tasteful. read more

I meant to post this closer to the time of my experience at Crave in November of 2024. I live in California and my son lives in Chicago. I wanted to send him a cookie cake to celebrate his birthday and since I don't know the area well I looked up cookies shops near his address. Crave was one that came up. I spoke with Omar (the owner) and he could have not been more helpful. He actually knew who my son was from seeing him and his dog in the neighborhood. It was a busy season for him and even though I had called on such late notice, he made sure to add him to his list of orders and deliver on his birthday. My son said that he and his friends loved it and visit the shop often. Omar really went out of his way to help make his day special. For me, that is priceless AND the cookies happen to be INCREDIBLE!! Thank you again very much Omar!!! read more

Very good cookies! Have enjoyed everything we have gotten from here, chocolate chip to Dubai. The dough is not too sweet which is a huge plus when you have a lot of other rich components. read more

I walked into Crave Cookie in Lincoln Park expecting another overhyped, artificial-tasting cookie chain like Crumbl or the dozens of others that have popped up everywhere. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Crave blew my expectations out of the water. Their cookies are soft, fresh, perfectly sweet, and taste real. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and each flavor actually delivers what it promises. The menu rotates every two weeks, which keeps things interesting, and the variety is always solid without being overwhelming. On top of that, the customer service is fantastic--everyone in there was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. If you're tired of gimmicky cookie places and want something truly delicious, Crave Cookie is the spot. Easy 5 stars. Also, the loaded sodas are worth a try - super refreshing to go with those delicious cookies. read more

Went in for an iced coffee for the 2nd time because the first time was a bust... and I will say the 2nd time was also a bust. Took a really long time to make a very small drink. They said it was 16oz and it definitely wasn't. I couldn't even take a photo of how poorly this coffee was made. read more

Husband picked up a box of the (7) cravelets, and a single pecan with maple frosting. Neither cookie tasted like much. However, the box that they are packed in is so nice! Anything you order will be immediately gift worthy! read more

When I enter crave it felt like a warm hug! The decor is beautiful, and the workers were amazing! We even got a free cookie! The cookie I eat (Dubai chocolate) was amazing 10/10, it was gooey and delicious! I recommend this place! read more