Kid-approved and mom-agreed, we feel confident when we say chocolate chip cookies are everyone’s favorite sweet treat. With that in mind, we set out to find chocolate chip cookies in New Jersey worth every bite— from those with fancy chocolate pairings to yummy ones the size of a disc (because we’re not counting calories or anything). Scroll down for our faves all over the state. And if you’re looking for more sweet treats, check out our guide to the best dessert spots in NJ. (featured photo credit: Bang Cookies)
14 places for the best chocolate chip cookies in NJ
Bang Cookies
Indulge in any of their six classic flavors, like Sea Salt Chocolate or White Chocolate Macadamia, or get fancy and go for one of their deluxe flavors, like S’mores Cookie. And luckily, they’ve opened new locations, but no worries if you’re not near one—they’ll ship the gooey, luscious chippers across the country or deliver them to your door locally.
Locations in Jersey City, Edison, Newark, and East Rutherford
Chip City Cookies
With a weekly cookie flavor rotation, four locations in Northern NJ, and a promise each bite will be ooey-gooey, Chip City is a must for any cookie lover. Try their Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie or a S’mores cookie, and there are also vegan and dairy free Chocolate Chip Cookies. Want to sample a few? The bite-sized Lil’ Chips washed down with a glass of milk (dairy or dairy-free) will do the trick.
Locations in Hoboken, Montclair, Newark, and Ridgewood
How can you make a cookie even better? Add some ice cream. Photo Credit: @lexyliciousnj
Lexylicious
If you prefer cookies with ice cream, we found your go-to spot. Head to Lexylicious Ice Cream Cafe in Columbus and order one of their simple chocolate chip cookies, or step it up a notch with an ice cream cookie sandwich. You can also have one of their ice cream trucks at your event.
190 Atlantic Avenue, Columbus, NJ 08022
The Cookie Connect
Known for baking everything fresh daily, The Cookie Connect is an ideal spot to grab a delicious cookie. You can choose from a ton of flavors and combos, including Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip, Rainbow M&M Chip, and their famous Cookie Cup.
Locations in Bloomfield, Ridgewood, Hoboken and Morristown
All you need to add is a glass of cold milk. Photo Credit: @getmilkncookies
Milk & Cookies
Milk & Cookies is the go-to for yummy chocolate chips and other cookie flavors in the Princeton area (they deliver locally if you get a craving and can’t get there). Their flavors range from Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate, and even Coffee Chip, but be warned—these are so good you can’t have just one.
20 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Cookie Munchers
Located in Glassboro near Rowan University, Cookie Munchers has some of the most delicious chocolate chip cookies around. And the best news? They’re huge. From selections including Double Chocolate, M&M, and classic Chocolate Chip, there’s a chocolate chip flavor for everyone’s taste here.
217 Rowan Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
These Crave cookies will have you coming back for more. Photo Credit: @crave_pitman_
Crave
Craving some delicious cookies? Try the fan favorite, a crisp-edged, chewy classic Chocolate Chip loaded with semi-sweet morsels. Besides other flavors like Chocolate Oatmeal and Chocolaty Chocolate Chip, you can also find gluten-free and vegan versions.
9 South Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071
19 S. Main Street, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Sunflour Bake Shop
While the shop is known for its bakery treats, they also bake up delicious oversized chocolate chippers that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. And since it’s filled with mini-chips, not big chunks, you’re ensured a chocolatey taste with every bite.
300 East Greentree Road, Suite 12 & 13 Medford, NJ 08053
Do you prefer regular chocolate chips, or do you like peanut butter chocolate? Photo Credit: @downtowncookies_nj
Downtown Cookies
These monster-sized cookies come in mouth-watering flavors like Peanut Butter Chocolate, M&M Chocolate Chip, and classic Chocolate Chips. Got a special occasion? Order their giant cookie cake, or check out the heart-shaped dipped chocolate chips on Valentine’s Day.
123 Kings Highway E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Famous Cookie Creamery
Celebrating the bond between two iconic Philly brands—Famous 4th Street Cookies and Bassetts Ice Cream—the Famous Cookie Creamery is worth a stop when you’re at the beach. With unique flavors and the traditional cookie, grab one on the boardwalk this summer (they are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
Locations in Margate City, Ocean City and Wildwood
Cookies warm from the oven and delivered to your doorstep after hours. Photo Credit: @insomniacookies
Insomnia Cookies
Late nights up with a newborn? Insomnia Cookies will bring cookies to your door until the wee morning hours (they stop delivery at 1 AM). They arrive fresh-from-oven warm and have loads of chocolate with a moist center—the perfect snack to munch on when you can’t sleep.
Locations in Hoboken, New Brunswick, and Ewing Township
Cravings Desserts
Since 1988, Cravings has been baking cookies that range from a tried and true chocolate chip to their famous Monster Cookie chipper version loaded with oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and M&Ms. Beyond cookies, you can also treat yourself to brownie squares, cakes, and other delectable desserts.
310 Main Street, Allenhurst, NJ 07711
Crumbl Cookies comes out with six different gourmet flavors every week. Photo Credit: Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies
This TikTok sensation (IYKYK), with a weekly rotating menu of 6 gourmet flavors, is the place to go for a warm, gooey treat. Of course, they have chocolate chip, but make it chunky—filled with irresistible semi-sweet chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Don’t want to wait in line? Check out their delivery and subscription offers to satisfy all your cookie cravings.
13 locations throughout New Jersey
Annie and Em’s Bakeshop
Gluten-free? You don’t have to miss out at Annie and Em’s, a bakery dedicated to making everything gluten-free. Pick up their Chocolate Chip Cookie, Triple Chocolate Cookie, Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie, or Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie–all can be made vegan and dairy-free too.
155 Third Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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