Insomnia Cookies

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Perfect late night sweet treat!! There were still tons of options available. The workers were friendly and very helpful. Prices aren't bad. read more

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Fabulous Insomnia Cookies! The Rebel Chef is always gettin' his cookie-monster on, at each Insomnia. As usual, these shops have great staff - somehow Insomnia always chooses all the right crew members! Delicious cookies + fantastic ice cream sandwiches. The best of all employees. Review: 5+ read more

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Haven't had a chance to go in person, but my brother brought some over and I had the vegan chocolate chip and it was great! Will go in person and try more from here in the future forsure. read more

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Amazing cookie and brownie, yummy ice cream. I get the brownie every time. Got the Cookie Dough and Dreamweaver ice cream read more

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Grace X.

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I ordered 72 cookies for delivery from here for an event. There was a BOGO deal going on for 12 packs and a free shipping code on the website, so I spent less than $110 total including delivery and tip. I also emailed the company to get a tax exemption since I was ordering for a student group, and they responded and got it sorted within an hour. The cookies taste great, and I love that they have really great vegan options. Cookies were delivered on time and in good condition. Overall great food and customer service, highly recommend! read more

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Jennifer E.

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The service was more than expected. Cookies, delicious as always. I really appreciate Seamus going way above and beyond for us. Thank you so much!! read more

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Alice L.

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Life's been busy but never busy enough to write a Yelp review! Yesterday my friend and I just happened to be in Harvard square craving a sweet treat and we opted for insomnia cookies. This store is located in the heart of Harvard square, parking in this area is very limited but there are few parking garages in the area as street parking is extremely limited. I wish I could give 5 stars but unfortunately the staff was not the friendliest, which I don't blame because the guy working behind the counter seemed to be the only one there. They menu consist of a great variety of different flavored cookies. One cookie cost less then 3$, which I consider to be a reasonable prices given the area the store is located in. When it comes to flavor the cookies tasted delicious, me and my friend opened for the chocolate chip one. Can't wait to be back and try more flavors. read more

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Rohan T.

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They are amazing here! Amazing cookies and shout out to Dua and Mubin! The best cookies here are the white chocolate macadamia cookies.

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The staff are extremely friendly. One gave me a giant free sample of ice cream. The cookies are also baked again for your tasting. read more

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Ari G.

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Mubeen and Kafia took care of us, they were kind, timely and polite! Everything was in stock, they saved our night!

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The cookies at Insomnia are so good! On this visit, I chose a deluxe chocolate peanut butter cup cookie. It was served warm and in a box. The texture was perfect- soft cookie and gooey peanut butter cup. My only problem with this particular location was the service. The employee seemed apathetic and it seemed like serving me was a chore. read more

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Benjamin P.

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Bought a cookie today in Harvard square and got some amazing service from a guy named mubeen. He has so friendly and gave me a great complement! read more

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Bonni W.

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Came in for a single cookie after a big meal. Devon was so friendly and kind! Liked the chocolate chip cookie, but liked Devon even more look forward to going back and trying other flavors! read more

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Brianna G.

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young male with fro and glasses was the most unprofessional employee i've ever witnessed in any business. waited 15 minutes and didn't even order. there was only one customer ahead of us who had pre-ordered 50 cookies. she explained that the order was never correct every week that she orders it and as she politely tried to explain that she needed the complete order he proceeded to tell her that he could only give her 24 cookies. the employee continued to mock and laugh in her face while also using profanities. After witnessing the disrespect we decided to leave. DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION!!! If I could give 0 stars I would read more

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Stephanie B.

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Good variety, vegan options!! Individually packaged for postCOVID times and open late. What's not to love? Good sized cookies that taste homemade and fresh. read more

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Andrea B.

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They no longer deliver warm cookies as advertised and each time I've asked they claim they're "out of the lava packs." It seems that they're permanently out of them at this point. read more

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Areeba Z.

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I have seen this place pop up when I'm craving late night treats. I didn't think a cookie would satisfy my cravings.. I was wrong! This is the richest, most moist and scrumptious cookies I have had. I ordered a Deluxe Cookiewich with chocolate ice cream in the middle, and chocolate cookie and chocolate and peanut butter cup cookie. These cookies are heaven! Will not disappoint! Bonus: as the name suggests, this place is open till late! read more

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Jamie G.

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Had the most ridiculous service l've ever experienced in my life this past Saturday, Valentine's Day around 9pm. Spent 15 minutes watching people in line in front of me leave, not understanding why until I spent another 15 minutes first in line at the register while the one guy behind the counter completely ignored me. He spent that entire time fulfilling maybe three (3) online orders as there were about 5-7 door dashers waiting to pickup deliveries. He was urging them to cancel their orders and leave cuz "it'll be a while". He was moving with zero urgency and taking his time scooping ice cream and washing the scoop. I finally spoke up and asked if I could order with him- I hadn't seen him take a single in-store order the whole time. To which he replied "ummm.... Ok". Absolute worst fast food service of my life and I am usually not one to complain. I waited almost a half hour just to find out they were sold out of my favorite cookie. This kid could not have been more of an apathetic mess. Understaffed and completely under qualified worker to simply place cookies into boxes. read more

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Liam R.

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Customer service was amazing super kind VERY GENEROUS definitely check this place out!

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Errol C.

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1 year ago

Amazing experience! Best way to get cookies on the go. I love coming here when I have a sweet tooth.

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Megan Y.

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This is a review as a recipient of cookies from this store, not the person purchasing. I got a box of cookies for my birthday and, as a baker myself, was very pleasantly surprised at how well they held up over a couple days! Normally cookies get really dry and brittle when not ziplocked, but these stayed soft and pretty moist even 48 hours later. They are definitely on the sweet side, but who doesn't want that when getting a cookie?:) read more

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Rylan S.

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Mediocre and way to overpriced and cookies were hardly warm for the price I would just go to a real bakery

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Marcus W.

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Was craving some hot baked cookies so I came by to the Harvard Sq location. I had just got off work in the Beacon Hill area and drove from work. Laila was behind the register counter. I decided to go with the Super 6 (five cookies & one deluxe cookie. I went with 2 Oatmeal Raisin, 1 Peanut butter chip cookie, 2 chocolate chunk cookie and a deluxe salted caramel cookie. The choc chip cookie was good crunch on the outside moist on the inside taste was good and the peanut butter chip cookie was moist all around but fell apart?! The salted caramel cookie was hard and over cooked I didn't eat it, and I got a strawberry milk. The oatmeal raisin cookie was just ok. I'm not coming back to this location something funny going on here? Why did Laila list on my receipt purchase Classic with M&M'S, Double Chocolate Mint, Snickerdoodle, (I DID'NT ORDER THEM?) the Proof is in picture I took of my order. Can some one from corporate office of Insomnia cookies explain this to me???????? read more

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There are three kinds of people in this world: those who like cookies, those who've never had cookies, and liars. Stopped in on a surprisingly chilly April evening, and ended up getting a Carrot Cake cookie (seasonal special). The cookie was served warm, and was overall delicious. It had a great texture, and had a little bit of crispness outside and softness inside. Carrot cake flavor was on-point too! Visits several years ago were positive as well (was in HSQ often when in college). Price of $2.41 (after tax) wasn't too bad considering the location and the quality and freshness. Though I am past the point in life when cookies very late at night are a good idea, Insomnia is definitely a good spot for a cookie fix while in HSQ. read more

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We're in Boston for the first time from Texas, and we wanted something sweet but most things were already closed. Enter Insomnia Cookies. Not only did we have sexy-Morgan-Freeman-voice man describe some of their newest delectable creations (seriously, he should do radio ads for Insomnia Cookies), but the staff was wonderful and so welcoming. They suggested we try a mix that they put together for us, and every cookie was more delicious than the last. The flavors I knew were kicked up several notches and the unknown flavors were a cookie safari for my mouth. If you have a sweet tooth and are near the Boston area, go out of your way to get some Insomnia Cookies. You won't regret it! (Though we will probably regret not having these back at home.) read more

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Aayan K.

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Great tasting ice cream and cookies. When arrived still tasted fresh, the cookies warm and the ice cream cold. read more

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The people their where extreamy friendly and the cookies where warm and chewy. If you don't think that is the best type of cookie then you are wrong 100/5 read more

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Roben T.

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Harvard students, yall oughta know better! Great cookies deserve great humane customers, not the entitled out-of-touch treatment of the staff here that I sadly witnessed, 2 nights in a row. Show the love! Let's Tip often and heavily people! read more

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Kit D.

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Located in a very small room midst a wall in Harvard square. Really nothing to write home about. A sugar cookie with buttercream icing came out to be about $4... for the quality I wouldn't say it's worth it- you can skip the trip. read more

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Kelly R.

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Love love love insomnia cookies!! I know this is a bold claim, but they're even better than Crumbl by a long shot! Always love their flavors and how warm and chewy they are. MUST get the mint chocolate cookie read more

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Logan R.

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Frick Insomnia cookies. Me and my wife went in, excited, ready to take down some cookies. There were 3 workers, who looked like they didn't want to be there, didn't greet us, didn't ask if we wanted anything, just sat there in silence. Felt super awkward/unwelcomed/uncomfortable. There was also a Bee Hive right above the cookies. Should be taken care of. No seating either. Not only was this experience poor, it affected me and my wives day, putting us into moods after a rush of excitement for some baked goods. read more

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Barbara K.

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Cookies were never delivered by third party driver. They could not find a dorm at Boston College Newton Campus (twice).

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Kris P.

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Rudest service I have ever had!! I love there cookies normally go to another location , so sad the girl working was hostile ! Literally threw my cookies in a box I asked for assorted 20 got 19 of basically the same cookie . Will never go back here . read more

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Emily C.

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Insomnia cookies is my all time favorite cookie spot in Boston! They offer a great selection. My favorite is chocolate chunk and white chocolate macadamia. The cookies are freshly baked and delicious. They package the cookies in a box rather than a to-go bag. This is good because it prevents the cookies from being squished. read more

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Sarah R.

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I ordered over 200 cookies to be delivered to two sites in Cambridge for a big event at work. My order was OVER TWO HOURS LATE. I called the store multiple times. When the cookies were already a half hour late, I called and the store rep asked me if it was okay to replace some of the cookies in my order with a different kind since they were out of some, meaning HE HADN"T EVEN BAKED ALL THE COOKIES YET. I said fine and called back another hour later (cookies now 1.5 hours late) and he said he was just finishing the cookies and the driver was ready to go. From there it was another half hour until the driver even left with my cookies. Absolutely unacceptable. This delayed an important company event for me and was not a good look at all. This is an atrocious way to run a business. I have a vary poor impression of insomnia cookies after this experience. read more

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Long wait time, delicious cookies, lateness, and no customer service. I ordered from IC on 11/7/21 at 6:50pm through GrubHub. The order I made was supposed to be delivered between 7:50pm and 8:00pm. I figured that was reasonable because they probably have lots of orders and the cookies are baked fresh. I called them 3 times (8:03pm, 8:06pm, 8:08pm) because the order hadn't arrived and I didn't wanna call GrubHub right away. Afterwards, I called GrubHub customer service, who then tried to contact IC and could not reach them either. The order ended up getting delivered around 8:22pm and the cookies were just barely warm. They still tasted good but obviously not as good if they had been actually fresh. They were all cool after just a few (under 5) minutes. I told this to the GH customer service who then tried to call them again and they did not pick up. I ended up getting a refund, which is why this review is 3 stars instead of 2. I KNOW that IC makes great cookies, but I was only 2.2 miles/3.5km from the actual store. I would probably just go in person, order, and sit and wait for it to be done rather than do online ordering again. read more

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Rigel C.

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Great cookies, good price. My go-to for a late night study break when most things are closed. read more

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The cookies were honestly VERY good, however giving three stars because of the nasty woman working behind the counter. The second we walked in, she looked at us like she wanted to kick us in the head for being there. I don't expect you to roll out the red carpet for us, but she was the rudest person I have ever met working in the service industry. We weren't part of the drunk college crowd, so she doesn't even have the excuse that we were obnoxious. One girl tried placing her order, they were out of what she wanted (no signs indicating as such) so little Ms. Sunshine tells her they are out and IMMEDIATELY announces to the crowd "can I actually help someone who knows what they want?" Ok rude. My last gripe is that she spoke VERY softly and got VERY annoyed if you asked her to repeat herself. Anyways. Grow up lady, and if you hate your job, quit. read more

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65 Mt Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square
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What time does Insomnia Cookies open?

Insomnia Cookies opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Insomnia Cookies opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Insomnia Cookies close?

Insomnia Cookies closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Insomnia Cookies closes at 3:00 AM (Next day) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Thu-Fri 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM (Next day)Sun 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Does Insomnia Cookies take Bitcoin?

No, Insomnia Cookies does not take Bitcoin.

Does Insomnia Cookies take credit cards?

Yes, Insomnia Cookies takes credit cards.

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Does Insomnia Cookies have catering options?

Yes, Insomnia Cookies does have catering options.

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Does Insomnia Cookies allow dogs?

No, Insomnia Cookies does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Insomnia Cookies have bike parking?

Yes, Insomnia Cookies has bike parking.

Does Insomnia Cookies have parking?

Yes, Insomnia Cookies has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Insomnia Cookies wheelchair accessible?

No, Insomnia Cookies is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Insomnia Cookies have free WiFi?

Yes, Insomnia Cookies has free WiFi.

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0.0 mi•Harvard Square

Stumbled upon Blackbird Doughnuts as they were in the only building we could find with a public…read morerestroom. I am glad we stopped in because it led us to find these incredible doughnuts. I asked the employee working if they were a chain and she explained they are a chain local to Boston. She also shared the doughnuts are made fresh every morning. They had a display case with the donuts featured and they sure looked great. We were pleased to find the actual donuts looked even better than the display! Both of our donuts were huge and the frosting/filling proportions were generous. The menu consists of classics and then a featured monthly selection. I picked a classic doughnut: chocolate sprinkle. My husband went with a may selection: cherry jam Bismarck. We both loved our selections. My husband said cherry filling is rare and the flavor was spot on. To be honest my only regret after how delicious we found the donuts to be is not getting more.

Really good place for donuts, coffee and breakfast…read more Sometimes there is a line, and you will have to wait a little bit for your food. They open at 8 AM, but they don't necessarily have everything ready at 8 AM sharp, so you will have to wait. If you are in a rush, better off go to another place nearby that opens earlier and get out of the door.

Vegan donut (some kind of lemon/coconut)

Valentine's special!

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Lizzy's Ice Cream

4.1(263 reviews)

0.2 mi•Harvard Square

A niche ice cream shop in Harvard Square. Located in a relatively quiet alley, it's not crowded,…read morebut the ice cream is excellent. Charles River Crunch: Signature flavor. Rich and smooth like peanut butter, with a pure and intense bittersweet flavor from the dark chocolate, and crunchy almond toffee bits. The first few bites were delicious, but it got a bit cloying after a while, and frankly, it did not look very appetizing... Coconut: American coconut ice cream was as satisfying as ever. A light and natural sweetness. Butter Crunch: Not too sweet, with a subtle buttery aroma. Colombian Fudge Avalanche: Dark chocolate and Colombian coffee, rich, full-bodied, and with layers of flavor. Chocolate Orgy: Dark chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate chips. Frozen on the firmer side, the chocolate chips are quite hard; I didn't like the texture. The shop is small, with two bar stools inside and a table and two chairs outside. It's basically only for takeout.

Oh my goodness. This ice cream is delicious. I am a sucker for homemade ice cream. This one just…read moregot added to my favorite list! They will give u small samples to try if u ask. We did the coffee and peppermint. Both were great. Then I saw they have home made hot fudge and had to get that on the side. Ohhh myyyy, I don't even have words to describe how amazing it was!

One Scoop of Cinnamon Ice Cream and One Scoop of Ginger Ice Cream Topped with Hot Fudge at Lizzy's Ice Cream Cambridge

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Vanilla ice cream on waffle cone with Rainbow Sprinkles.

Life Alive Organic Cafe

3.8(73 reviews)

Found this cute little smoothie place in Salem and in Boston. Cute healthy vibey ambiance and good…read moreservice! Obsessed with the PB&J smoothie

Beautiful fresh food. The staff and service have always been satisfactory. I absolutely love the…read moreaesthetic of every location. I appreciate the vegan options!

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Capital One Café

4.1(73 reviews)

I went for mlb Monday at 12:45 and there was hardly a line. Drink came out in less time Han 10…read moreminutes so the service was fast and awesome. Someone is there to greet and open the door for you as soon as you walk in. Employees are super nice and there were a lot of people studying inside. Lots of seating too. I got the turmeric ginger latte with sf vanilla added to it. It might have because of the extra vanilla but it was way too sweet. Also I think it has no coffee at all because the color is very light. But ginger and turmeric flavor are both there and strong so that was nice.

I love coming here for the free drinks on Monday! You just have to sign up on their website for the…read moreMLB Monday and from 05/25 to 09/07, tou can get one free handcrafted beverage. We got the Matcha Latte and the seasonal Island Spritz with pineapple coconut cold foam and a hint of Tajín. Both drinks were delicious. There was a line, but it moved quickly. There was a security guard at the front controlling how many people could go in at a time. The restrooms were clean and they had a fair amount of seating.

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Shannon T.

155

2

0

9 years ago

BEST COOKIES EVERRR. I always stop by here as my dessert spot after a trip to Harvard sq, and this time we were greeted by Mike who had some of the most exemplary customer service I've seen in a while. Baked us fresh brownies, even though their stuff is always warm and fresh. Thanks Mike!! read more

Hannah G.

0

4

12 years ago

Delivery man did not bring change for a 20$ bill, made us sit out in the rain and scramble together our change to reach the bill, then expected a tip. The website says accepts 20$s, I do not see why this should of been a problem. Very rude. read more

Liliana C.

265

256

379

13 years ago

It's obvious drunk college students are what keeps this place going. If that's not you, steer clear of this place that charges you a fortune for a tiny cookie that's worse than one you'd find at the counter at a gas station. No thanks :( read more

Murat A.

Elite 15

948

90

763

9 years ago

Very delicious when you eat it fresh right after you get it. The lady was very nice and did many jokes to get us into the store environment. I gave only 4 stars because the price is high. You pay $4 for one piece. read more

yelena r.

0

2

0

13 years ago

these idiots need to get their shit together. they used to be awesome. some people want cookies besides spoiled university brats. fuck you insomnia cookies. read more

Nicole W.

0

1

0

11 years ago

I had to wait 2 hours for cookies!!! Never ordering here again despite how good the cookies are.

Nataliya K.

0

1

3

8 years ago

Came over on the indicated hours and they are closed! No indication on the door or anything

Sabrina B.

0

1

0

4 years ago

Give the man who was working last night at midnight a raise please He's the best. read more

Tim P.

186

57

20

13 years ago

Pretty good for a melty cookie but nothing special.

Sophia H.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Sub par cookie. tastes like flour. Not worth it

Irina B.

13

25

12 years ago

These cookies are CRACK! .. Enough said.

Laura C.

0

61

0

13 years ago

triple chocolate=yummy

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