Had Insomnia Cookies ice cream for the very first time and loved it!! The cookie was chewy and chocolatey. We had the Chocolate Chunk cookie with Dreamweaver and Caramellionaire ice cream flavors. A warm cookie with 2 scoops of ice cream for $9 isn't a bad deal, especially in this hot summer :-) It's a small place on Franklin Street and very popular among UNC students. Now I know why! They don't have much seating, but if you're lucky, you can grab one of the high chairs. read more

Insomnia Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I went here about an hour before clothes with some homies, we had the munchies after smoking. We get there and she had a stank face and attitude the whole time, she was super rude we didn't even want to order. Out of some cookies we wanted. read more

It's certainly nice to go have a cookie every once in a while, but after every time I go I kinda regret my decision :/ Similar to Crumbl, the cookies are just sooo sweet in not a great way. The prices as well for how little you get filled up also isn't worth it. The person who served me this time (last time I'm probably going) was super animated & friendly so I did appreciate that! I remember loving Insomnia when I first moving to Chapel Hill but unfortunately it's just not the same tldr, recommend making your own cookies read more

Good cookies terrible service weird guy said to wait four minutes for him to put some cookies in the oven but the wait was worth it.

So my friend loves this place and she brought me as I am visiting in town Was excited to eat a good cookie... I mean who doesn't?? Located on famous Franklin St across the street from UNC home of the Tarheels Place is small definitely not meat for eating there I went with the Chocolate Peanut Butter cookie in deluxe size which to me sounds giant especially given the price is $1.50 more Well it wasn't giant lol which is a bummer but I will say the cookie had a ton of butter given it we peanut butter with it being warm the cookie broke apart when I took it out for the pic lol read more

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Lost a star from me, we ordered through DoorDash which is supposed to be their own personal delivery people and although we ordered at 9:30, someone called us about five minutes after we placed the order and told us that it would take a while so we waited. Eventually at around 11 o'clock we decided to call again to make sure that they were still working on it because the order had been set to complete even though we hadn't received anything. When we called they tried to tell us that we didn't have an order even though someone from the store literally called us and we told the phone number that had called and they realized we weren't lying. They lost our ticket. Thankfully they ended up finding it but after ordering at 9:30 the items didn't even arrive until 1 o'clock in the morning. I'm not happy about that. read more

Insomnia Cookies - The last of our cookies and icing dip - Desserts Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Pretty abysmal service and terrible attitude from the front desk. The cookie was burnt, and they gave me a deformed, much smaller like bottom of the pile cookie. For $3.00 that was highway robbery. Listen to the other reviews, take your money elsewhere. read more

Insomnia always hits. The warm delicious cookie that you are served with is consistently gooey and has the perfect amount of sweetness. You can never go wrong with a basic chocolate chip cookie: the chocolate just melts in your mouth and is the definition of a solid sweet treat after a meal. The white macadamia cookie is also delicious! read more

Just don't go, not worth it. Cashier on July 20th 2023 honestly ruined the experience. Been going to insomnia for a while, and while I do think the prices are definitely high for what it is, and the cookies are fairly average (used to be great but over time quality has definitely gone down significantly), when the craving hits late at night it is satisfying to get a nice warm cookie. So I was trying to use rewards to get a box of 6 cookies but the app was glitching so I walked in and asked. At first she was nice and said that they can't sue the rewards in store and if there were issues with the app I'd need to call customer service, but I may not be able to place an order given that they're closing soon. This was a bit confusing as they weren't closing for over an hour from then. Anyways I left the store and stood outside fiddling with the app, and it worked, so I placed an order and walked in. Now at this time there is quite literally nobody else in the whole store, just me, my friend, and the workers. She looks at me and says that I have to come back when the order was placed for (15 minutes from then) as it's not ready. I don't understand why she can't just place the cookies into the box like any other order. The cookies are ready, you have my order, yes I'm early but there's literally no prep work at all, just placing them into the box like if I ordered in the store. So absolutely no logic to this request. I'm not in the mood to fight so I leave walk around and come back. At this time it's two minutes before my pickup time. Again she's just being extremely annoying and there's nobody else in the store at all and she tells us that they're probably not ready as it's not time yet (it's literally 1 minute from pickup, just put the cookies in the darn box). In the time she's saying this her coworker walks to the back and yells that they are in fact ready, and brings us our box which has likely been ready for quite some time as it was on the warming trays and ready. The coworker hands them to us and I leave. Don't understand why the cashier was acting this way, we were not making any ridiculous requests and there was no traffic at all, and also if we had ordered in the store they would've put the ALREADY PREPARED cookies into the box, so I don't know what her problem was. Extremely frustrating experience adding to the reasons why seldom go to insomnia anymore including having put up with insanely long delivery times in the past (2ish hours or more for a place less than 2 miles away). Definitely don't recommend Unless you're willing to extremely overpay for a semi mediocre cookie (just go to any grocery store and warm the cookie up in the oven or microwave) and also just have a frustrating experience due to workers just being annoying for absolutely no reason. If I return it'll just be to use up the rewards that I've accumulated as I once was a fan of this place. read more

First time trying this place. The lone store employee (who told us he doesn't usually work at this location) was really friendly. He let us sample a couple of ice cream flavors before we decided on our two scoops. We ate a classic chocolate chunk cookie covered with the peach/cheesecake ice cream and the vegan bday cake ice cream. Sounds like a bit of a strange combo, but it was fantastic. The sugar hit - from the warm cookie and melty frozen treat - was very much enjoyed. Thanks for a great experience! read more

I prefer Outsomnia, but these will do. I think it's funny reading some of the other reviews, which sound like Insomnia is this little Chapel Hill secret that nobody else knows about. They have these chain corporate cookie shops now all over the country in all of the college towns and I mean every single damn college town. Having said that, if you want a sweet tasty hot snack at 1 in the morning then there aren't many options in all of North Carolina, other than the awesomeness of Cook Out, but this right here, and gives the area a little bit of life and a little bit of vibrancy late on, and gives us all one extra reason to come down to Franklin Street and for that reason I round up these four star cookies, which lose one for being so corporate but adding one star for giving the nightlife a little extra something in the way of diabetes. read more

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Terrible customer service. Staff seemed inconvenienced by a simple order of a cookie with ice cream. We left immediately. They dont want business. read more

got harassed by your stoned employee for how many cookies i was buying. bro it was a s'mores deluxe and a triple chocolate cookie deluxe. absolutely light work. was he new or smth? anyways he went on and on about how much i had ordered and how shocked he was that i could possibly eat so much. i think he thought it was funny but i was already mad about paying $5 for a cookie and now this guy who's been on his break for the last 20 minutes thinks calling a woman fat is the best way to flirt with her? please clock out for all of us. woman behind the counter was absolutely carrying the entire establishment. cookie was fine a bit stale after i finished crying about being called basically fat, so 2 stars. read more

Chocolatey! I am just reviewing the taste and appearance of their m&m cookie, and it's fantastic! It's a soft and chocolate cookie but not cake-like at all. The chocolate chunks are so delicious. I got this cookie for free, so I don't know the cost. I can't wait for the Durham Insomnia Cookies to open up!!! read more

Insomnia Cookies - M&M cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Great little shop to pick up sweets! Great options with even vegan options available! So good and delicious no wonder people rave about these cookies!!! Definitely coming back to try more we only ordered the oatmeal raisin and chocolate chunk. They were smaller than I thought but so soft and chewy! read more

I've never gone into the store to order so I can't speak to that. I've ordered through DoorDash and their own website delivery and haven't had an issue. The worst I can say is that I've had a couple of cookies during different orders that were too soft or overcooked. No order was ever bad enough for me to give a lower rating and not recommend them. read more

Delicious, soft, rich cookies! We have visited insomnia cookies several times for an afternoon or late night treat. They are on the pricier side, but typical for a specialty cookie. Plus they are a good size that is satisfying. Their regular cookies are $1.65 and their larger, deluxe cookies are $3.30. I recommend the larger cookies, especially the s'mores flavor. Typically there is no line, so you can get your cookies quick (unless they are currently baking more). They do offer cookie ice cream sandwiches as well, but I have not tried them. Overall, we enjoy the cookies served here and would return again for the occasional decadent treat! read more

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TLDR: awful service, long waits, mismanaged kitchen, the lady in the blue shirt is rude and should NOT work in customer service. Insomnia cookies are not worth an HOUR wait. I've been an insomnia cookie fan for years - and been to many different locations. Wish I could give this place zero stars. After patiently waiting in line for 25 minutes with my pregnant friend, we walked up to see what was the delay. Afterall, insomnia cookies is a brand known for hot warm cookies - quick and easy. But this was neither quick nor easy. The server behind the counter announced that more cookies had to be baked which would take another 20 mins. There was a line out the door at this point - around 20-30 people in line. And there was a full rack of baked cookies behind her. We asked about those cookies and she said that they were "too hot" - all while giving the most evil eye and tone dripping with condescension. She was incredibly combative - and it was clear that the kitchen is mismanaged since they couldn't anticipate or keep up with demand post-dinner time. Had she been more apologetic or empathetic - I would have carried on waiting and been more understanding. But she was rude straight off the bat - no apology for their subpar service. Awful. Go to Moge Tee next door instead - in and out in 7 minutes. read more

Chapel Hill location is the best! Cookies are always fresh and warn :) service is great, I prefer to order online and pick up

One does not go to Franklin Street and not visit Insomnia Cookies. I very rarely go to Chapel Hill but I make it a point to visit this place whenever I get a chance. They taste especially extra good when you grab them past midnight ;) Got the double chocolate chip cookie and devoured it in no time. It was freshly baked with good chunks of melting chocolate pieces, just like how I like it. This place also carries ice cream but, I didn't get to try it. read more

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This place is delicious! Warm, soft cookies that melt in your mouth. I had the "deluxe bigwich" that was stuffed with icing! I brought some home & it was still delicious a day later! The staff was amazing too! The kids loved the purple insomnia cookie branded sunglasses he gave them! read more

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Tiny little cookie shop in Chapel Hill. I had the snickerdoodle it was good, my husband got the chocolate chip cookie after trying his I wished I'd gotten that. Cookies were good service was good. read more

Love insomnia. Open until 3AM, makes it literally great for any occasion, before or after a night out, traveling. Perfect for desserts. They sell cookies and milk, that's it. Cookies are on soft side, but ample. Chunky. M&M variety and chocolate chip are my favorites. Some Southerners do not like this place: it's run by a New Yorker! Do not leave negative reviews, if you can not even afford to buy 1 cookie. Like the chick below - I mean really: come in to "take a sniff". Her man prolly smells like foot fungus and wet fart! It's not a sharing place. At Insomnia you buy 'em by the dozen box. Until 3am. They run out fast on the road. Believe it. Rebel: 4 stars read more

Insomnia Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Always a great option for some late night sweets! Peanut butter is our favorite! My daughters enjoy the M&M ones, but honestly I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices! read more

I love insomnia cookies as a brand. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was in walking distance to this one after an interview. The employee was really friendly and the service was extremely quick. Typically I dont like most chocolate chip cookies but this one was so delicious. I have had the peanut butter ones previously so I knew that I would enjoy those. My only complaint is that the cookies were not as warm as they normally are. If I'm in the area I will definitely go back to this location and whenever I see an insomnia cookies stopping is a must. I wish they would put one closer to my house. read more

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Terrible. Got my brownies and minis on the way to my hotel.. got into my room and the brownies and cookies were so hard, I had to trash them all. Wasted my $35! Atleast my son enjoyed his ice cream. read more

Rudest service ever! Not even worth waiting in the absurdly long line for mediocre cookies. You could bake a box of tollhouse at home and they would taste the same. There was a huge line and they kept stepping away to "bake more" when there was a full rack of fresh, hot cookies. The cashier was a very rude women who was clearly hating her life and not happy to be working there that evening. Save yourself the trouble and get boba and cheesecake next door. read more

The cookies were as I expected - warm and wicked sweet. The 2 star review is based on the customer service. The person taking our order seemed miserable; you can get a job anywhere so not sure why they stay. And what appeared to be the owner or manager was huffing and puffing doing some kind of chores up and down the stairs. It was my first time and it wasn't pleasant. Couldn't wait to leave. Will I go back? No. I'll head to Crumbl which is opening soon in Chapel Hill. read more

What's not to love?? It's a cookie place where you can buy warm cookies for a good price! One time, my supervisor surprised us and ordered a dozen chocolate chunk cookies for a meeting, needless to say, everyone's moods lifted instantly! The cookies were just the right size, and so warm that the chocolate chunks melted on your hand. Sooooo good. I've had most of what they offer and every single one has been good. You can buy one or a dozen! I love it! read more

Insomnia Cookies - A box of love! - Desserts Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

My favorites are the peanut butter and triple chocolate chips . The cookies are soft, fresh and warm. It's best to eat them right away read more

Insomnia Cookies - Chocolate peanut butter deluxe @flightofthefoodie - Desserts Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Absolutely the only thing wrong with this amazing cookie store is that I spend almost $30 every time I go in there. Oh, and the calories, but that's not their fault. read more

The lady working the cash register on Sunday May 7th at 9:30pm was so rude. I couldn't even get the door open good enough before she was yelling at me that they could not take another order until they got caught up with the other orders they had. I was the only person in the store so I guess it was DoorDash orders, but as for my first time downtown in Chapel Hill, it was the worst experience and not a good first impression. She was a complete jerk if we're being honest. Needs to be fired or retrained. Unacceptable customer service. Will not be back. read more

I like the concept of a cookie store open late and catering to night-goers. The flavors were simple but sounded good: stuff like smores, double chocolate chip, mint chocolate chip, etc. Even the name of the store carried a sort of appeal. However, I just couldn't like the cookies very much. I got a double chocolate chunk and a regular chocolate chip cookie. Both were too sweet, did not taste very chocolate-y, and the consistency was pretty average. I picked out a few of the chocolate chunks from the choco chip cookie to taste individually, and they were nice - tasted like Hershey's. But unfortunately this was overpowered by sort of a bland sweetness of the cookie base. I'm making it sound a lot worse than it actually was though. They're above average cookies, nothing amazing but a good fix for a late night cookie craving. read more

the nurses buy cookies when there has been a particularly rough day in the ER. delivered fresh & still warm.

The cookies here are warm, gooey, delicious, and perfect to snack on. Like any cookie, they gave a nostalgic and happy feeling that left me craving more than the single snickerdoodle I scarfed down. Though they were delicious, they didn't leave me with awe or pure amazement. They were cookies. Of course they were amazing. They don't compare with Tiff's Treats (my literal salvation). The size of the cookies were disappointing. The normal ones were too small to be satisfying and the deluxe cookies were too big for my liking. Overall, they were great, but not life-changing. read more

Part of the charm of Insomnia Cookies is their delivery right to your door, so naturally going to the store is disappointing. The cookies themselves were good, but not great. The small cookies were too small to fill you up, and the large cookies are too big to eat. The cookies themselves were fine. read more

Stumbled upon Insomnia Cookies while wandering the streets of Chapel Hill, and decided to sample some of the variety. The store smelled lovely inside; if anything, go into the store and just take a sniff, I guarantee you will feel better. A friend and I decided to split a snickerdoodle and another friend got a smores cookie with ice cream. While the cookies were warm, they were definitely too buttery and too soft for my taste. All in all, cute concept but would rather look elsewhere for my dessert options. read more

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I made an account just to create this review. If I could give a rating lower than 1, I would. The cashier who worked there was incredibly condescending (without good reason) and abrasive towards me and my friend, ruining the experience and my appetite for the cookies. We clarified about a deal that they were having (buy 1, get 2 free cookies) and he rolled his eyes and sighed while snapping "it's buy 2, get 3." First of all, that was an inaccurate statement, hence why he was unwarranted in being condescending towards us. Second of all, the attitude was completely unnecessary. Then, when I went to pay, the card reader had some chip malfunctions. Rather than asking me to use another card or explaining that to me, he said "You have no money. Your card has no money." As someone who has worked in retail, perhaps he should go through training again, before serving customers. read more

The service here is very friendly and the cookies were delicious! We don't have a cookie place like this where we live and we loved trying various flavors like snickerdoodle, chocolate chunk, and strawberry chocolate chip. All of the cookies were baked perfectly - firm around the edges and soft in the middle. We came back two days in a row! read more

Insomnia Cookies reminds me of a little cookie place that my mom would drive the family to go visit - an hour each way. And the cookies were totally worth the trip. The cookies were warm and perfect. The service was always great. The store always smelled divine. It also didn't hurt that the cookie lady was stunningly beautiful. That lady was Mrs. Debbi Fields. Insomnia reminds me of those days - a wonderfully smelling store staffed by happy people selling the warm, fresh, best-darn cookies in the state. And like a giant Wile E. Coyote magnet attracting my belly, I can never get a visit to East Franklin without getting somehow sucked into there. It just happens. And for what it's worth, I asked if it's drunks and stoners who mainly buy cookies late at night. The answer is "actually, the businesses and hospitals buy a ton of cookies because you'd be surprised how many people need to work late at night." read more