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    Insomnia Cookies

    3.7 (71 reviews)
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    Ice Cream Cookie
    Kristina M.

    This was a great stop on our own self-guided food tour of the Gaslamp. The cookies and ice cream were delicious. The prices were in line with their competitors. The only negative was the employee who might as well have been a robot. He didn't speak unless absolutely forced to. He wore a mask and barely made eye contact.

    Chocolate Chunk
    Brian W.

    Clean environment, fresh soft cookies, and very friendly staff!!!! I opted for the double chunk chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies. What a treat !! If you are ever in the area of the gaslamp district, do yourself a favor and stop by insomnia cookies. And for an added bonus for my wheelchair users there is accessible seating available. thanks again, insomnia, cookies

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    Winn H.

    Who walks into Insomnia Cookies to get ice cream? Me! (Because I'm not a fan of chocolate, peanut butter, or sugar - most of their cookies.) Service was a tad lacking, as even when a group walks in, the staff members are back in the kitchen. A few minutes (yes minutes) later, my group and I were served. Not wanting to leave without an order, I ended up getting a cup of ice cream, a scoop of minterstellar and a scoop of caramellionaire. The minterstellar most definitely felt slippery - a hint of toothpaste but a feeling of a slippy slide in the summer, perhaps this is what some people mean when they say cilantro tastes like soap. I'll tolerate mint chocolate, but I didn't enjoy minterstellar too much. The carmellionaire, though, was amazing. Nothing screams YUM like salted caramel, and this flavor was great though on the sweeter end. So why insomnia? Not sure, perhaps the amount of sugar is what will cause it!

    Sonia C.

    The cookies here are pricey and unmemorable. I got a four pack of 4 different deluxe flavors but all of the cookies basically tasted the same. Unsophisticated and uninspired. Pros: open late/ warm/ even mediocre cookies taste good. But for price point unmemorable

    Peanut Butter Chip
    Maritza ..

    We couldn't wait to get our hands on these. This was my first time trying them and omg these are so delicious. They are soft were they break apart but crunch in the side. The perfect cookie texture in my opinion. The cookie was perfect balance of peanut butter and it didn't overpower the taste. Overall I would try other cookies from this place. The service was fast and it was a perfect dessert .

    Cookies
    Regina J.

    Love these cookies. They lady who took my order eas super nice and me a free cookie. No line when I went so service was nice and fast.

    Chocolate Chunk, Confetti, S'mores
    Sara T.

    I've always wanted to these and they did not disappoint. My only regret was not getting more. We got the chocolate chunk, confetti, & s'mores cookies. They were so warm and perfect. My favorite by far was the confetti. My husband got the cookies n' dream ice cream and it was amazing. He ate it before I could get a picture.. 10/10 would recommend!

    Jeanette M.

    ordered 75 cookies for a catering order all individually packaged which I paid additional for yet when the cookies were delivered it seems that they order about 60 cookies that were delivered large package and two smaller boxes and only six of them were individually wrapped. Not impressed with their services.

    "12 mini cookies"
    Allyssa P.

    I really wanted cookies to end my night in Gaslamp so we walked over to Insomnia cookies. The gal behind the counter was really nice and I asked for the 12 mini cookies. She said she had to check if they had enough left and she came back and said they did. Well, when I got home I opened the box to see some really tiny cookies. I'm talking bite sized cookies! I definitely felt like I got ripped off. I wish the girl would've just told me she didn't have 12 cookies to make the mini order, rather than sell me 9 mini cookies and 3 bite sized cookies.

    Purple ice cream
    Myra C.

    Intrigued by the business name, we stopped by to check it out. The lady at the counter greeted us with a huge smile and offered to let us sample the ice cream flavors. I settled on the purple s'mores ice cream. Delicious, light and not too sweet. Refreshing on a hot day. I didn't try the cookies though. Next visit... Added bonus: clean restrooms.

    Cookies 'N Cream with chocolate chip cookie
    Rachel J.

    First time at this location I got super excited when I seen an insomnia but the service was unfortunately not good the cashier looked smoke out of his brain and slow I tried to explain to the cashier that the cookies were extremely smaller than the day previously looked like someone had took a peace from it and he walked to the back ignored me I saw him in the back laughing with his coworkers I believe his name was Thomas that was extremely rude he gave me an attitude when I told him he did offer me another cookie was a lot bigger than the first one insomnia needs to work on who they hire. The cookies were still good but not worth paying almost $20 and the ice cream scoop way bigger than the cookie.

    Confetti, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Oatmeal Chocolate Walnut
    Aja H.

    Stopped into this quaint cookie shop and it did not disappoint. We ordered the confetti, salted caramel, oatmeal, walnut, and chocolate peanut butter cookies. All of the cookies were very soft inside, perfectly sweet and not over powering sweet. There was just enough add ins on each cookie to make us keep taking bite after bite. These cookies will have you wanting more. The cashier was super sweet. The only bit of advice is, she never offered the four pack of cookies. It wasn't until I looked at the menu, I noticed it would be cheaper to do a four pack. Offering the combos when people are ordering would've been helpful. Other than that, I will definitely come back when in San Diego.

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    My food and order was perfect. I ordered two scoops on a cookie and it was so good. The worker I had was also very kind and polite.

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    The customer service alone is worth the 5 stars. Nicole is amazing and her cookies are fabulous. Definitely my go-to spot for cookies!

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    Awesome service. Thomas was super friendly and the cookies were delicious. He gave us a warm welcome and the experience was overall great.

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    Asa Bakery & Cafe

    Asa Bakery & Cafe

    4.1
    (990 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Arrived here, a short walk from the Pendry Hotel where we're staying. Right on the corner with nice…read moreclean open space interior, AC & fans. They have baked goods as well as sandwiches u can order. Someone will ask u if u want baked goods first then u go down the counter to order drinks and sandos. Got the everything mochi bagel with cream cheese and the egg & chicken katsu sando. Everything mochi bagel 5/5: so fluffy and light yet still tastes like a bagel. Can be a lil salty on the top where the salt is but contrast with parts that dont have it. Egg sando 5/5: yummy and filling, has cucumber and the milk bread is thick and so fluffy! Chicken katsu sando 5/5: my favorite. I love the spicy mustardy sauce not sure if it's in the actual brown katsu sauce or separate mustard. My bf didnt like it but i loved it! Chicken also juicy and soft. The milk bread is so fluffy and lil sweet and perfect pairing. Interior has lots of tables and seating and they they also have an outdoor patio and they clean the tables frequently which is nice. Recommend!

    This place is really cool as it's both a cafe and has a speakeasy too at night!! We went for just…read morethe cafe part. Since we had done a cafe hopping day, we were not as hungry so we just got one item: Everything mochi bagel with cream cheese- 3.5/5 Really good warmed up which they offered to do but goes back to cold fast Great texture that was crispy with a bit of chew to it too. Great flavor!

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    Asa Bakery & Cafe
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    Wayfarer Bread & Pastry

    Wayfarer Bread & Pastry

    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    9.4 mi
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    Yummm fantastic pastries! The line was a good bit out the door when I went on a Saturday afternoon,…read morebut it moved pretty fast, maybe only about a 15-20 minute wait. I'm so lucky to have grabbed the last Kouign Amann for that day! The bread pastries were soft and buttery - they are good without heating them up, but I highly recommend waiting until you get home to heat them up! They taste that much better, especially for the Kouign Amann. You can really taste the salt in the cookie - I didn't mind it, but to some I'd imagine it may be a hair too salty. No indoor seating, and limited covered outdoor seating. Most people just take it to-go. It is true that the to-go line is likely the better move, as parking in this area can be a bit tough. No wait time on the to-go line, just requires a little bit of advanced planning!

    This is such a cute hidden gem! The decor is so cute and the inside even cuter. The area tends to…read moreget crowded so parking may be difficult, but I was able to easily find parking in the residential area. Service was great and all staff super welcoming! Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. I enjoyed some pastries down at the beach. I will say I was sad that all the croissants sold out, definitely will get there earlier next time!! Cinnamon loaf: (5/5) OMG. It's like a croissant/cinnamon roll pull apart bread? Idk. But it was delicious. Soft, moist, and so delicious!! Strawberry scone: (5/5) I was surprised at how delicious this was! It was soft and moist as well. Great flavor. Chicken salad sandwich: (5/5) Sooo yummmy! I could've eaten the entire thing. My friend and I shared. The bread was fantastic and the flavors are so good.

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    Almond croissant and burnt honey fig tiles
    Almond croissant and burnt honey fig tiles
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    Extraordinary Desserts

    Extraordinary Desserts

    4.0
    (9.2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Memorial Day 2026 commenced with the most amazing dessert I'd never imagine ordering. Before the…read moredessert, the gentleman that rang me up, and the lady packing the desserts (apologies for not getting names) provided exceptional service. My name was spelled properly, a short conversation reassured my dessert choice, and as I walked up to retrieve my dessert, the lady met me halfway with a smile (thank you for wrapping so it didn't fall over). The smallest of gestures and niceties are what make leaving the house worth it. GIANDUIA. This cake is nothing you can be prepared for, yet everything you need without setting expectations. The boysenberry was the perfect separation for the waves of chocolate and the subtle crunch of the hazelnut toffee type of layer on the very top. The chocolate mousse was the exact mouth feel needed to separate the rich layers of chocolate cake. I saw, I conquered, and I was yet again impressed by what Extraordinary Desserts so purposefully and gracefully offered. Thank you for healing a bit of my soul I didn't realize was waiting to be healed.

    We sat at the bar while we waited for our orders. Served fast and it was so nice that it wasn't…read morecrowded but of course due to it being a weeknight. The parking was a bit tough, but luckily I found a spot not that far away. Overall, you get wonderful customer service here! Thank you Extraordinary Desserts for making our visit enjoyable!!

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    Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup
    Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup
    One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.
    One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.
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    Bonjour Bakery & Patisserie

    Bonjour Bakery & Patisserie

    4.7
    (269 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Cako didn't want to walk downtonw, so we decided to take a trip to Italy! Little Italy that is!…read more We went down to the county administration building and on the way back to the car, we walked by. There was a space right in front, and when that happens, I have to stop, since I don't get over here much. Friendly good morning, and I took a look at what they had. I got my usual plain croissant, buttery and flaky, and a chocolate croissant, bittersweet chocolatey goodness. The Crookie caught my eye, a salted chocolate chip cookie wrapped in a croissant. This was really good! Nice flavors played off each other well. I also got the double chocolate croissant, that had a chocolate almond filling....amazing! Great place to come to! And there's outdoor seating as well, so bring your pup!

    Saw bonjour on someones post and since I was in San Diego I wanted to try them out…read more This location is in downtown near little Italy. Parking can be a bit hard here, there is a parking lot next door to it but you have to pay and their minimum was $25. So if you can find street parking snag it right away. When we walked up, it was a busy sunday morning. They have both indoor and outdoor seating here so that's pretty convenient. I wanted to try a couple of different croissants so we ordered the plain, chocolate and ham and cheese. I wish I asked them to warm up the ham and cheese. I think it would've turned out better. I really enjoyed the chocolate and my boyfriend enjoyed his plain croissant. The team here is very attentive. They definitely clean the tables right away ready for the next patron which I appreciate. Great spot to try while visiting San Diego.

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    The inside of the Tiramisu filled croissant. There is actually 2 different creams inside.
    The inside of the Tiramisu filled croissant. There is actually 2 different creams inside.
    Chocolate croissant
    Chocolate croissant
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    Parisien Gourmandises

    Parisien Gourmandises

    4.5
    (364 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$

    I went to an event yesterday that was catered by Parisian Gourmandises. I wish I took pictures…read morebecause the spread was incredible. The was a table with quiche, bagels, lox, cream cheese, and two types of salads. Another space had multiple tarts and large fresh fruit platters. And finally one last spot had fresh cooked salmon covered in pistachios. The chef and staff were amazing. They took time to explain to guests what each item was if they had questions. Last but not least they are a kosher kitchen. If you need kosher fare this is the place! The store itself is tucked away and has amazing pastries as well.

    5/11/2026 CHOCO CHIP…read morePISTACHIO COOKIE Wow! This was reeeeally good! It was crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. Lots of chocolate and I think they added toffee in it too. The middle section had pistachio frangipane (or it looked like it) with coarsely chopped pistachios that brought another layer of crunch! Then to top it all off, it had pistachio cream on top of the cookie! I only wish I got another one. CAPPUCCINO It was okay. But love the foam! It was frothy and foamy! PAVLOVA The meringue was a bit too hard and too sweet and the pastry cream was overwhipped. Loved the fresh fig and blueberries though. I was looking forward to eating pavlova and this was very disappointing! KOUIGN AMANN Very buttery and sticky! Crispy on the outside. Every bite was not dry, but chewy. There was this sticky and chewy texture that wasn't unpleasant, yet it wasn't fully flaky like a croissant. But glad it was not dry! The kouign amann was not as tall like others I've tried, but I preferred it this way because it was not dry. The last kouign amann I had from Bread Lounge was dryyyy. But bought mine at a coffee shop too. PAIN AU CHOCOLAT Crispy on the outside, but I must have toasted a bit more, so the outside was a bit more toasted than desired. Inside was good. Good dark chocolate. BUTTER CROISSANT Really buttery, flaky, crispy! Ate it next day, so reheated it in the toaster oven to bring a more crispness all around. Really enjoyed this! Adding butter and jam is so good! LEMON MERINGUE Meringue had a strong eggy smell and flavor, the lemon was tangy, but not enough to rid of the eggy smell and flavor. The tart was hard and almost stale. I took a few bites and threw the rest out. PAIN SUISSE Chocolate flavor. Crispy on the outside, fluffy like a light spongy cake inside. Enjoyed this! CUSTOMER SERVICE Got there early afternoon. There was only one person in front of me. Good service overall. Quick service. Hits and misses of the various pastries I've tried. It will not deter me from trying their pastries though, as the really good ones were really good! Would love to return! Especially for that Choco Chip Pistachio Cookie! LOCATED INSIDE ANOTHER STORE Located inside a store called Floral Palette, which is a floral shop and specialty gift store. Beautiful store! The sign is big, so you cannot miss it!

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    Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.
    Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.
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    Towards the back June 25, 2025
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    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

    4.5
    (806 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I have been here many, many times. Metered parking along the street. Staff are friendly and try to…read moremove through the line quickly. This is such a cute shop with inside and outside seating. There is a small amount of seating near the windows but more outside around the back. Went on the holiday weekend and it took about 40 minutes to get through the line (started outside on sidewalk) to get my drink and cake slice. My favorite thing here is the lotus biscoff cheesecake $12. Their biscoff matcha is just okay. Note, they charge $7 for their matcha and then charge additional for biscoff, milk preference and foam. The orange blossom latte is good but very sweet. Their drinks run on the sweet side. Be sure to ask for half sweet if needed. I saw so many people ask for their drinks to be remade because it was too sweet and it really impacted the workers. I have tried some other desserts but just wasn't a fan. Will stick to the biscoff cheesecake.

    I had an incredibly rough day and was looking forward to treating myself to my favorite dessert…read morefrom Hinar--the Biscoff cheesecake. Before driving over, I even called the store to make sure they had it. To my surprise, someone actually answered, confirmed they had one slice left, and even offered to hold it for me. My mood instantly changed. After the day I'd had, I was genuinely excited and headed there immediately. I arrived less than 10 minutes later, only to be told they didn't have it after all. To make matters worse, they claimed they don't even hold desserts for customers. It wasn't just disappointing--it was incredibly frustrating. If they couldn't hold it, I would have understood. But giving me false hope and having me rush over for nothing completely ruined the experience. What was supposed to be a small bright spot in my day turned into an even bigger disappointment. Unfortunately, this experience has left such a bad impression that I won't be returning. There are plenty of other bakeries in the area, and I'll be looking forward to trying those instead.

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    Inside
    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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