Celebrate National Cookie Day with WWLP’s guide to Eugene’s best cookie spots. From classic favorites to vegan delights, find your sweet treat today!
Celebrate National Cookie Day with WWLP’s Ultimate Eugene Cookie Guide
Who needs an excuse to indulge in a cookie? Luckily, National Cookie Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore Eugene’s diverse cookie scene. WWLP has rounded up some of the best spots to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re a fan of classic chocolate chip or adventurous flavors like ganache-filled delights, Eugene has something for everyone.
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1. Barry’s Bakery, Espresso & Deli
If cookies were royalty, Barry’s Bakery would be their palace. Step inside, and you’ll be greeted by an assortment of cookies that delight both kids and adults. Their selection includes:
- Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
- Black and White Cookies
- Classic Sugar Cookies
- Gingersnaps
- Lemon Finger Cookies
- Snickerdoodles
In addition to cookies, Barry’s offers Jewish-inspired sweets like strawberry and apricot Hamantaschen and walnut Rugelach. Pair a buttery Rugelach with a fresh cup of Barry’s drip coffee for a magical combination.
2. Palace Coffee and Bakery
Palace Coffee and Bakery combines cozy vibes with culinary excellence. Located on Pearl Street, it’s the perfect spot to relax with a book or catch up with a friend.
Their standout cookies include:
- Cowgirl Cookie
- Pumpkin Cookie
- Anthony’s Cookie
For an indulgent treat, try Anthony’s Cookie—a chocolate cookie filled with gooey ganache. Don’t forget to pair it with an espresso shot during their “Espresso Happy Hour” after 2 p.m.
3. Hideaway Bakery
Tucked away in Eugene, Hideaway Bakery offers some of the most underrated cookies in town. Nestled among the bakery’s selection, their molasses and chocolate chip cookies are must-tries.
Hideaway’s cookies are perfectly balanced—not too sweet—and pair wonderfully with their artisanal coffee drinks. For a unique twist, enjoy your cookie with a bourbon caramel latte or a honey cardamom cappuccino.
4. Salt & Straw
This one might bend the cookie rules, but Salt & Straw’s Salted, Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream is worth mentioning. Creamy, rich, and loaded with cookie dough chunks, it’s the perfect tribute to National Cookie Day.
Whether you scoop it into a cone or savor it straight from the tub, Salt & Straw’s offering is a cookie-lover’s dream in frozen form.
5. Sam Bond’s Garage
You might not think of a garage as a cookie hotspot, but Sam Bond’s Garage is home to one of Eugene’s best vegan cookies. Their vegan chocolate chip cookie is a cult favorite.
As the venue is set to close by Dec. 31, make sure to visit soon to grab this confectionary gem. If you’re in the mood for a drink, pair the cookie with a chocolate stout for the ultimate dessert experience.
Make National Cookie Day Memorable
National Cookie Day is the ultimate reason to indulge and give yourself a sweet little reward. From Barry’s delectable selection to Hideaway’s hidden gems, Eugene offers cookies for every taste. WWLP encourages you to explore these local spots and indulge in the joy that only a perfectly baked cookie can bring.
So grab a friend, sip on some coffee, and savor the sweetness of National Cookie Day in Eugene. Which spot will you try first?