I'm quite the cookie monster. I can't help it. Cookies are one of my weaknesses. I was craving something sweet and decided to check out this bakery in Bowen's Wharf. As soon as I walked in, I could smell the aroma of freshly baked goods. I thought this was a good sign that I was about to eat some damn good cookies. They only have classic flavors like chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, etc. I expected more variety, but oh well. I bought three for $7.50. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either. For the price, they were tiny and thin! They could have been a lot softer and chewier. I expected more from a place that advertises their main product in their business name. Look at Chip City, Insomnia Cookies, and Crumbl. Honestly? I've had better from the bakery sections at ShopRite and Costco. Other than cookies, they sell a few other pastries like brownies, muffins, and cinnamon buns. They also serve breakfast sandwiches until noon. There's a self-service coffee station to the side. I'm being a bit generous with 3 stars. I don't recommend this place unless you want to pay for overpriced, mediocre cookies. read more

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Great little cookie spot in the heart of downtown Newport. All the options taste fresh and are soft. Fast, friendly service. read more

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Nice little cookie place in town. Amd they have a few things other then cookies. But the cookies are really good. Butter scotch is my go to. read more

The Cookie Jar - Bakeries Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I'm from Newport and been going to the Cookie Jar for a bag of cookies for decades now so after a long absence of returning home I had to bring my wife and kids to the Cookie Jar because well it's a Newport thing!! It didn't disappoint and the oatmeal butterscotch are still my favorite but all are good and taste the same as they always have, I just can't eat a whole bag like I used to. I was glad it was still there!! I didn't take any pics of the cookies we ate them too fast!! read more

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I had a really disappointing experience today. I ordered food from next door and came in to purchase an item so I could sit at one of the empty tables. The younger employee initially told me it was okay, but another employee overheard and responded in a very rude and snarky tone, saying, 'One item doesn't equal a table'. I asked her is she was being serious and she said 'Do you really think one item gets you a table?' I completely understand if there are policies about seating but it said a purchase but necessary not the quantity. there's a respectful way to communicate that to customers. There were several empty tables available, and the interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and embarrassing. Because of how I was treated, I won't be returning. read more

My husband found this spot and said, "Let's check it out." We walked inside and smelled the aroma of the cookies. It smelt like heaven. We absolutely loved it. Prior to getting the cookies, we asked the women at the counter, which was her favorite she explained which ones were the top sellers and which one was her favorite. I liked how helpful she was. We decided to get 6 different cookies. We got the chocolate chip , oatmeal , snicker doodle, and a couple of others. As soon as we stepped outside, we decided to try one of each, and I absolutely loved the way they all tasted very soft , chewy, and delicious. The prices of the cookies were set at a great price. I would highly recommend giving this spot a chance. They cookies are all very delicious! read more

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This place is a quintessential New England harbor town spot. If you get there early enough, before say 10am, you'll find the owner making the cinnamon buns and talking with friends, locals, and fellow merchants who stop in for a morning chat and cup of coffee. It was very cool talking with him and other locals just hanging around. He is very freindly. The cinnamon rolls and breakfast sandwiches were delicious and well priced, especially for the area. There is a nice seating area outside if the weather is nice. read more

Hi there, I've been a loyal customer for years and have always loved your cookies. I recently bought a new batch and was surprised to see that the cookies are much smaller than they used to be. I actually had some older cookies in my freezer and compared them side-by-side -- the new ones are almost three times smaller. I understand costs have gone up for everyone, but this change is so drastic that it really affects the experience and quality I've always enjoyed from your bakery. As a long-time customer, I wanted to let you know because the size difference is disappointing and makes the cookies feel like a totally different product. I hope you'll consider returning to the original size or at least somewhere closer to what they used to be. Your cookies have always been a Newport favorite, and it would be great to see them back to the quality we've known for years. Thank you for listening. read more

Tiny shop with outdoor patio. Being an avid baker, I know a good cookie from one that is made in a factory, frozen and baked in an oven. These cookies are so pathetic. Do not be lured by the sweet smells. Cinnamon rolls dry like toast. Young lady bagging orders looked so exhausted read more

The Cookie Jar has been a huge staple in Newport for foreverrrrrr. It's a cute, small, cookie shop. I noticed the cookies have gotten a lot smaller over the years and price point is high. If you had the cookies before, it can be disappointing today. They do have a good variety of flavors to choose from: chocolate chip, ginger snap, snicker doodle, m&m, sugar cookie, peanut butter. They also have brownies and macaroons. The service is always quick. It is located in a busy location with lots of foot traffic and tourists. They have bottled beverages and self serve coffee. For a quick sit down, there are a few small tables and chairs right outside. read more

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I stopped In a childhood favorite spot growing up as a kid. It's very tiny inside, as soon as you walk in you can smell the fresh baked cookie smell in the shop. They have self serve coffee and bottled soda and juices for drinks. The cookie jar has been serving different variety of homemade cookies ranging from classic chocolate chip to brownies for many years in downtown Newport for many years. The service is friendly and happy to serve their customers but the cookies are not how I remember them from years ago. Flat, thin, and plan for being a fresh baked cookie. Not the worst but not the best. I really like their brownies and cinnamon buns over the cookies. read more

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Just grabbed a croissant, but it was GOOD. They were so nice, and the cinnamon rolls smelled amaaazing, so I can't wait to come back. Cute spot in Newport! read more

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This place has been around for years. It's nice little place in the center of the town to get a cookie. The cookies are not fancy but very good. They're different choices and it smells like my grandmother cookies. The prices are are not terrible. It's what you would expect for downtown Newport on the wharf. The kids working are always cheerful and greet you with a smile. read more

Impressively terrible cookies. Not sure how they are in business but have to be the worst cookies we've had

Friendly greeting and nice smile. Three Cortes for $6.50. Got shortbread, peanut butter and oatmeal. Delish. read more

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Don't waste your money & don't let the enticing smell fool you. The cookies were terrible, thin & hard. You're better off buying a big bag of tates for the price or baking your own store bought cookies. Or just walk across the street to Kilwins for yummy ice cream or fudge! read more

Small small cookie and breakfast stop in Newport. The shop smells AMAZING. Breakfast sandwich was great and cookies were even BETTER. Super fast and staff was great! Nowhere to sit, but they do have tables right outside. Great stop when shopping around Newport. read more

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While walking, we decided to get 3 cookies for $7.50, so we ended up getting an oatmeal butterscotch, chocolate chip and a snickerdoodle. Cookies aren't anything special and are pretty much like you'd get from a supermarket bakery and those are probably better and a much better price. The oatmeal butterscotch cookie was hard, the chocolate chip didn't blow you away and the snickerdoodle was eh. The best thing we got there was a bottle of Del's tangerine orange. Spend less and get better cookies at a local supermarket. Another tourist trap in our eyes. read more

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Amazing service and even better food! I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone going to Newport!

If you have a sweet tooth and are in search for somewhere totally dedicated to the cookie- look no further. I recently visited this delightful place and let me tell you, their cookies are nothing short of yum! During my last visit, I indulged in a selection of their delectable offerings, and I couldn't resist trying the Ginger Snap, Peanut Butter, Snickerdoodle, and classic Chocolate Chip cookies. My favorite had to be the Ginger Snap, so soft and chewy. While the prices might lean towards the higher side, don't let that deter you. The more cookies you buy, the cheaper they get. read more

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I saw some less than stellar reviews, but we were sort of in a hurry and wanted something sweet. I should have heeded the warning! I specifically asked if the cookies were soft and was told they were. That was not true! None of the three of us finished either of our cookie because it just wasn't worth it. read more

Cookies are good but not great. They are pretty tiny for the price too. The gingersnap was my personal favorite.

Nothing special about these cookies. I stopped in on Sunday night to buy a chocolate chip cookie, and asked if they could please warm it up. The staff proceeded to tell me no, they aren't able to heat them up. I asked if they had a microwave or oven- they said they have both but could not (and would not) heat up my cookie. They stated 1. They had no way to do so, 2. It didn't need warmed as it was made that same day, and 3. If I wanted to order a cinnamon roll right next to it, they would heat that up in the microwave for me. Absolutely baffling (and quite illogical) responses. Cookie was hard as a rock, and had no flavor. Don't be fooled by the delicious smell of the store- save your money (and appetite) and skip over this place altogether. read more

Just got back from out bus tour and needed some coffee. Found this quaint little place at Bowden's Wharf. Coffee was very good and hot plenty of extras to add to the coffee. Plenty of extras to have with it. Bagels, bagel sandwiches cookies and other treats. Nice little place to sit out side and enjoy your coffee and treats. Keep up the great work. read more

The service was friendly, but the food was lacking. Their signature items..cookies...were just okay. Not worth the price tag. Filled croissants were burned at the edges. Sandwiches a bit dry. There were better options in the neighborhood. read more

So many ice cream places in this area...but I felt like something baked. Then we walked by this little shop and were drawn to the name and the sweet buttery smell of fresh baked cookies. I got 3 cookies for $6 and change: snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, and ginger snap. They were not big, but they were packed with flavor and super soft and chewy. You could tell they were freshly made. The cookies remained fresh in the bag for 3 days. I ate one on the 3rd day and it was still soft and chewy. Something else that I noticed was that they were rich, but not overly buttery. The bag had no grease stains! The young lady that took my order was okay, but adding a smile or a pinch or friendliness would've earned the store 5 stars! read more

Terrible !!! First overcharged and then argued with about it. Cookies were rock hard garbage! Never again! read more

All hail the Cookie Jar, Newport's answer to the question "Where do I go when I'm on vacay and need to satisfy that baked good craving?" This lil' spot is tucked right off a bustling tourist drag, Bannister's Wharf, and home to a multitude of delish cookies, baked fresh every day! Take your pick from the impressive selection, which includes everything from a classic chocolate chip to an adventurous "Brookie" (the wondrous hybrid of brownie and cookie!), but no matter your selection, you'll be channeling your inner Cookie Monster - no one can stop at just one! At risk of sounding like a total grandma, my fave cookie is the Oatmeal Raisin, which is crisp yet chewy, and dotted with an ample amount of raisins. It's not for everyone, but don't turn your nose up at the usually less than remarkable reputation this flavor gets - it's really quite good. Wash your cookies down with your choice of tons of drinks! They have milk (duh), but also more creative offerings, like locally made Granny Squibb iced teas and Spindrift seltzers. I personally also highly recommend the bottled Del's Lemonade! It's a great companion to the Sugar Cookie! Yum! The young and energetic staff is usually on point, and it's fun to watch them scoop batches of fresh dough onto cookie sheets while you wait in line. Be forewarned - there is a $5 credit card minimum, so bring cash or prepare to buy multiple cookies. However, with treats this good, that should be easy! read more

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Plenty of assorted flavors to choose from. Cookies were soft and fresh. I usually do not like Gingerbread cookies and they were my favorite! Not too strong or gingery. The butterscotch were a close second. They also have Del's lemonade, which is a plus. read more

We stumbled on this cookie shop on our way to Mooring's for dinner. It is located in the busy area of the marina near a bunch of different restaurants and shops. It is a small place with a few a different cookie flavors and some other options. They had oatmeal butterscotch, oatmeal, chocolate chip, m&m, and peanut butter to name a few. They also had coconut macaroons as well. We pretty much tried every one of them. One thing I noticed is these cookies aren't the cheapest. I believe it was $20 for 12 cookies. Not cheap but figured they may be worth the price. As for the taste, they weren't bad. These aren't cookies that you will run home and tell your family about but they are solid. My favorite was the peanut butter one. It was the softest and had good peanut butter flavor. The macaroons were also very good and tasted fresh. The other cookies were a mixed bag (no pun intended). Some tasted more fresh than others but nothing jumped out at me. The chocolate chip was just ok and that should be the gold standard. It is a cool shop but for the price I am not sure it is a must try in town. Nevertheless, it is good to support small businesses so give it a shot. read more

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Best damn cookies in Rhode Island. They are ALL good. We've been twice in 3 days...basically when our dozen runs out, we get more. Chewy, not overly sweet, so good! read more

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Visited recently, very little to choose from. The cookie tasted like the ones from the grocery stores, hot chocolate was awful. The person working was rude, I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Great little cookie spot and the owner was so nice! If your near stop by and get some Delicious Cookies!!! read more

The Cookie Jar - Bakeries Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

The peanut butter was pretty good. The two others were just average. Expected better cookies for $2.25 each read more

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We stopped in here after going on the Rum Runner II cruise in Newport. It was very small and nothing fancy, however, the employees were really nice and the pastries we purchased were good. They have a couple of tables right outside were we sat to eat. I think this is a good little grab-and-go location. Perfect for a bottle of water or a quick snack with a convenient location near the other shops. read more

Historically for years I would have given the Cookie Jar 5 stars. However, a few things happened right before COVID... 1. They reduced the size of their cookies and macaroons, which 2. Makes them burnt and hard (no longer soft and chewy, and 3. They increased the price. Trifecta of negativity. So my family's favorite cookie/dessert place in Newport is now a place we go only because it's convenient. But sadly, I think our days going there are pretty much done. In the end. If they get back to their old ways, increase the size (and price frankly...better and more expensive is much more worth it, what the heck, it's a vacation dessert!), I would come back with open arms. Please go back to your olds ways of chewy big goodness. Until then, hard pass. read more

Little cookie shop where we often stop on our walk for a few. Usually get chocolate chip, peanut butter and m and m. They are smaller than they used to be, but still very tasty. Chewy, just the way I like them! read more

The Cookie Jar - Bakeries Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Hidden gem. Walked in and bought macaroons, and peanut butter and snicker doodle cookies. So good! Whenever we pass by, we get a few cookies. From the outside can't tell it's an amazing cookie jar. Pleasant surprise that cookies are so good. Been back a few times already since discovering this place. read more

Found a sharp plastic chard in my pistachio muffin. Told Maggie behind the counter and she said " Thanks, I'll let my manager know, have a nice day." Didn't ask if I was ok. It's a shame but won't eat here again. read more

Was walking downtown Newport during a rainy 4th of July weekend and stopped in for a quick snack since it smelled so great outside. We ordered a chocolate chip, oatmeal butterscotch, and sugar. Even though they were baking them fresh on site and they had constant traffic, the cookies we were served were dry and hard and room temperature - not fresh baked at all. They weren't necessarily bad, but really tasted like a home baked cookie and not special at all. read more