The Cookie Odyssey

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I wasn't even remotely in the market for dessert but then I walked by and the Cookie Odyssey sign basically said, "Hey you. Yeah, you." I told myself I'd just browse... and then they offered me a sample. Game over! These cookies strike that elite balance of chewy on the inside with just a little crust on the outside. I was instantly sold. Huge fan, zero regrets, and I'd absolutely recommend this spot to anyone in the UES looking to indulge in some solid cookies. Banana Chocolate Chunk Cookie (5/5) - Apparently their bestseller, and I totally see why. Imagine moist banana bread that decided to glow up and become a chocolate chunk cookie. Unreal. Do yourself a favor and try this one! Peanut Butter Cup / Reese's Pieces Cookie (5/5) - A no-brainer win for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Overall, this place hits! read more

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I walk by all the time and finally gave into my chocolate chip craving and stopped by for some cookies. It's super tiny inside - one table. The counter with the cookies is small too. I got 3 mini cookies for $5.99: - triple chocolate: not as chocolatey as other ones surprisingly - banana chocolate: the banana just added a different texture to the cookie - I didn't mind it! - original chocolate chip: just what I was craving - it hit the spot read more

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Ally R.

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The Cookie Odyssey is a welcome addition to the UES. You may be thinking we have enough places selling cookies, but I feel this one is better than many of the others. We tried a few varieties and regrettably there wasn't time to take pictures because the cookies were devoured that fast! The cyclops- this was a banana chocolate chunk cookie with slices of banana baked in on top. If you like banana and chocolate you'll love this! The ithaca- this was a good rendition of a walnut chunk cookie. I still prefer Levain's more (note: they are very different!) but I would happily eat this cookie again. The calypso- this was a true favorite. I love pecan pie so infuse the flavors into a cookie and I'm sold. I'd recommend trying this. The cookie lineup at The Cookie Odyssey is varied enough to please a crowd. I look forward to going back soon. read more

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Chris J.

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I stopped in wanting to try a couple different cookies. I went mid morning with the idea that there would be ample supplies. Unfortunately, the best sellers were not available. Probably best for my body lol. I got The Ithica which had chocolate chips and walnuts. It was amazing. It was nice and soft and almost cookie dough which I love. Lots of chocolate chips and walnuts made it quite enjoyable. A bit messy so be careful and not the largest cookie, but an S tier cookie nonetheless. Wish I could have tried more, but glad I got the one. read more

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Steph W.

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The establishment is small but there is a small area to eat. The display of cookies looked amazing. There was a sampler dish to try some of the cookies. We opted for the Oreo which was just cooked (around 9p) surprised to find out they were still baking stuff so late at night. The cookie is massive, generous on the toppings, not too sweet. It is more on the soft side rather than crunchy. It is thick. read more

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Friend brought us here after dinner and wow the cookies are good. Order the original and your taste buds will thank you, one of the best cookies I've ever had. The balance of sweet, chocolate, butter, and all good things in a cookie just wow. We also tried the banana and chocolate. Those were good but paled in comparison to the original. Employee was super nice and seemed genuinely excited that we were there for cookies (as were we). read more

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Whitney D.

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This cookie store just opened in the area. There is no seating really to enjoy your cookies or coffee. There is a small bench by the window. It is super cute and very clean. The person working when I went was very nice and explained to me all the different cookies they had today. I unfortunately, can't eat any due to my allergies. I did see on social media the vanilla Iced fredo cappuccino that looked really good. So, I figured I would get one and try it for myself. YUM! It's delicious and refreshing. They ask if you want cinnamon on top too. Will definitely be back to try more of their coffee drinks. read more

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Nicole N.

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Checked out The Cookie Odyssey at their new UES location! The Odyssey was probably my favorite out of the three and the Chocolate Coconut my second. I appreciated how their cookies were crunchy on the outside with a chewy interior overall. The ratio of cookie to topping was also nicely done. I did find them a little too sweet for my taste and the cookie part was more "cakey" when I prefer my cookies to have more of a chew. The store itself doesn't have a lot of space but I do find the bench top space very cute, especially under the neon lights. Staff were polite and were offering free samples. Curious to try other flavors and to compare how the smaller ones taste to the regular sized cookies! read more

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Delicious cookies.Crispy edges, moist chocolatey center. Buttery, warm and the perfect size. All around great cookie. read more

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Aleena A.

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Delicious cookie experience. A warm inviting smell and a small store (apparently their first location was in FiDi). Allegedly the oldest cookie shop in NYC. Best part is that there a mini versions of each cookie so if you're not in the mood for a sweet overload and want to try a few flavors, you can do it all by yourself in one go! I love that there is a banana flavor with real banana slices and fresh samples to try. There is coffee and milk on the menu (including skim) so I could have a proper cookies and milk experience. This is a great spot when you want something more substantial than the Subway's cookies next to the counter and not as intense as Levain or Chip City and you don't have to trek downtown and find a signature one at a specialty coffee shop or bakery. Will come back! Really appreciated how helpful and kind the staff was as well. read more

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Melissa G.

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I was in the mood for sweets when I walked past The Cookie Odyssey. Everything looked good, I decided on a pecan pie cookie and a chocolate chip muffin top, both were really fresh and delicious. This would be a great spot to bring dessert from if you are a guest somewhere. They have very pretty boxes and the product is high quality. read more

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Hannah H.

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The Cookie Odyssey has been around since the 'late 70s, and they are now in UES! Try their 'cookie and milk' combo, which includes a bottle of Battenkill Valley Creamery's milk - super cold, creamy, and tasty! We really liked the Banana Cyclopes and the Chocolate Walnut - warm, decadent, and very generous with the fillings. The space was cute and clean, and the staff were friendly. I'd love to check out the rest of their flavors on the next visit. Easily accessible. +warm cookies +Battenkill Valley Creamery milk +friendly staff & service read more

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Katerina T.

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I love their coffee and usually wind up getting a dessert also. And now they have soft serve frozen yogurt, just in time for these hot days. read more

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I am so glad they came to the upper east side! They have both mini and larger cookies available. I tried the chocolate chip banana cookie and was super impressed by both the size and texture. There were different types of chocolate in the cookie which really made for a very delicious bite. Would definitely go again to try different flavors read more

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Madam L.

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Meh...chocolate chip was a good cookie with good flavor. Butter pecan has a dry crust. The pecan interior was okay. Everything else looks too suspect for me to try. read more

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Kristin A.

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Ordered mini cookies from this shop for an office celebration. An account I follow on Instagram tagged them which is how I found out about them - their website is pretty bare bones and there is no way to order directly from their website - let alone even see the menu. I corresponded with the shop via email and was able to place my order directly through them as opposed to a third party. The mini cookies were buy 8 get 2 free, so i decided to order 6 orders of 8, ending up in 60 cookies. They have 6 core flavors and a seasonal vegan pumpkin pie cookie at the moment. I decided to try all of them! The order arrived early and was packaged very nicely. They have cute long boxes that fit 10 mini cookies perfectly. The cyclops with the banana was by far everyone's favorite. I really enjoyed the triple chocolate chunk. The pecan pie shortbread was really tasty too. The pumpkin pie one felt more cakey than a cookie and was pretty big for a 'mini.' All of the cookies were enjoyed, except the Circe - the chocolate ginger snap. That cookie was inedible. Straight up ginger just all over the cookie. I feel like they could take that cookie off the menu and replace it was something else much better! I'd definitely order from this place again though. read more

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Lawrence S.

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The cookies are okay. I expected a little more flavor though. The texture was soft but kinda grainy. I tried The chocolate chip with white chocolate chunks and the triple chocolate. The cashier was very nice though. read more

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Stop by this little place after lunch and it's such a cute place with such a unique variety of cookies that they have definitely grabbed my attention. I got to sample one of the cookies and it was delicious. I ended up getting a pecan pie cookie and the lovely woman behind the counter gave me a small chocolate chip banana cookie to take home. I will definitely be coming back here again. read more

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It's a giant cookie that is soft and warm, almost like a pan skillet cookie. They had really fun names there all related to the book read more

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Melissa M.

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The Cookie Odyssey really deserves more stars than what I see here for what they have to offer. Their take on a traditional chocolate chip cookie (which is what all cookie places should be based off of in my opinion) combines semi sweet chocolate with hints of white chocolate and almond paste which is unique and the tastes compliment each other very well. The texture was satisfyingly crispy on the outer ridges with an all around chewy and gooeyness as you work your way towards the center. Every bite was addicting and leaving me wanting more. The service was also great. The girl working there was sweet, explained each flavor variety they had available and answered questions we had. The store itself is decorated with a very cute aesthetic and they have coffee which is another plus. There is limited seating (just a window bench and single chair) but this rating is for the cookie itself not the seating. read more

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Lisa V.

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8 months ago

Best new cookie store in the neighborhood! If you love chocolate, the Penelope is a chocolate bomb! Great quality ingredients and friendly staff, even gave us a cookie tasting. Will be coming back many times. read more

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Amazing quality ! So gooey ! They have really good coffee as well by Devocion :)) I would definitely go back ! read more

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Best cookies in town!! My husband and I are new to the area and have been to all the big cookie places in town searching for the best one and The Cookie Odyssey is it! Soft, fresh, perfectly baked and you can taste that they're made with the best clean ingredients. The staff was super friendly and offered us free samples soon as we walked in. We split 4 of the mini cookies to try, walked out and immediately had to turn around to get two more big ones to take home hehe. We'll definitely be back to try more flavors soon! read more

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Jeff M.

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Small place that only makes cookies. I ordered a box of 20 assorted minis. They were goid but nothing extraordinary. The service was excellent and place was clean. That raised the rating from. 3 to 4. Not much better then a supermarkets bakery cookies but more expensive. I probably would not go back. read more

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Staff are terrific. Helpful and spirited. Nice setting. Attractive looking goods. Unfortunately the cookie I bought was not very good, actually just a bunch of sweetness with no flavor. Had a few bites and threw out a $5 cookie. read more

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1414 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021
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4.3(413 reviews)

2.6 mi•Flatiron

The dessert here is so inviting and pretty. Especially the mousse based ones that look like fruits…read more I got the mango, orange, and the one that looks like a mushroom. The orange has a base made of chocolate Rice Krispies. All of them have more fruity filling than the mousse. They are very fragile. I recommend eating there if you can. Finding can be a challenge because it's busy and there aren't many seats. I got mine to go just to be taken to the park across the street . The mushroom kind are totally ruined. It has strawberriy jelly and it was a mess. The orange one was almost ruined too. The mango has some diced mangoes. I devoured three of them instantly. Definitely come back to try more.

Yummmy!!! What a cute and unique dessert boutique! So many choices but what makes this place stand…read moreout are its adorable and colorful mousse delicacies. The inside was packed with folks! There was no place to sit down because of how busy it was but the staff kept the line moving quick enough. The place still seemed reasonably stocked with their desserts and treats, despite the late afternoon time that I arrived. I ordered 4 different treats to go and they're packed in small box individually. Unfortunately, they didn't quite stay intact during my trek back to my hotel and were tumbled around in the boxes. Nonetheless, the taste and flavors held up well and even after a few days in the fridge. The yuzu daisy has this vivid pastel yellow-pink base and adorable gelatinous yellow gem atop a white flower. The yuzu gives a subtle infusion of tart that is balanced out by the light delicate skin texture of the rest. Sitting atop a thin round rice crispy. I loved the red mushroom one which is a creamy pink mousse inside the cap. The stalk is a thin porcelain-white chocolate light base also filled with a rich cream. Adjacent are two cute little tree nuts. The orange and mango have such vivid colors and are aesthetically pleasing too. Just like the previous ones, their delicate chocolate exterior houses a rich tarty mousse-y filling. I think the mushroom has a better balance and variety of flavors. Although I don't eat mousse treats often, I look forward to trying some of the other ones in the future, like the blueberry, banana and cloud.

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4.1(2.6k reviews)

3.1 mi•East Village

Their pastries are delicious!!!! The service could be better on different days haha. I love…read moreeverything they have. You cannot go wrong with anything at all. Everything is so fresh and just so amazing. I wish they delivered out of state so i could still enjoy their desserts.

I had a delivery order from this classic 125 year old Italian bakery…read more The cannolis were excellent...crispy shell, delicious generous filling, the ends dipped in pistachios. The Neapolitan biscotti's were a little different than plain ones but also very tasty. Packed in typical pastry boxes. Fast delivery. Highly recommended...especially for the terrific cannolis.

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Truly a bakery style donut. Freshly made, great fillings, with a beautifully fried raised donut…read moreshell. One donut is definitely plenty. They also served a variety of French pastry as well.

I've always wanted to try this donut every time I walked by, but is it worth $6.50?…read more Well I gave it a try today, the answer was easy! Unfortunately, the answer is NO, not worth the $6.50, maybe worth half the price. The chocolate flavor is barely there, almost nonexistent. In other words, the glaze was only for show. There is too much dough, and the glaze was paper thin, seriously!!

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delicious and good service, will recommand friends to go, the location is not far away from…read moreflushing, new york but you have to book a table before you go

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Chased the viral trend here. Good! Not amazing. The croissant bread is very crumbly and butter and…read moreso good. But everything inside was just ok. I did like the dipping sauce a lot though. My 3s are just average and I'd say what this is. Not crazy but not bad in any way. It just didn't really measure to the hype. But a great breakfast sandwich and I did enjoy it.

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4.3(674 reviews)

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2.5 mi•Kips Bay

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Great coffee, delicious pastries and friendly baristas. I love when coffee shops offer pistachio…read moremilk! The pistachio milk cappuccino was delish.

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4.4(150 reviews)

2.8 mi•Flatiron

I ordered ahead of time since there was a bit of a line and the store was on the smaller side. Got…read moremy cookie right away when I came into pick it up. Guys... I will say that I didn't think I would like this cookie at all since usually I like thinner crunchier cookies. But holy cow!! I was blown away by the crispy edges and the interior wasn't too soft gooey either. The chocolate and walnuts added to the cookie enhanced the flavor even more! For such a big cookie the middle was cooked perfectly. Very chunky and sizable cookie too so I ate it throughout the day rather than one sitting!!

The service was excellent; everyone in there was so friendly! I got to warm up a few of the cookies…read moreI ordered and WOW. They are on the thicker side yet so incredibly soft on the inside and have a perfect crisp on the outer edges, top, and bottom!! Demitri was so kind and accommodated for my complicated and long order! I definitely recommend the Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, it was so rich in flavor! The Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie was not too sweet as the walnuts were the perfect balance! I think this is for people who are not too big on chocolate chips in their cookie. The Coconut Caramel cookie reminded me of a Samoa! You can taste all the coconut in the cookie and it was delicious! The Sticky Bun was so soft as well! 10/10!

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4.5(115 reviews)

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4.5(495 reviews)

3.2 mi•East Village

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