Where to Celebrate National Cookie Month in Delco

October is National Cookie Month! This sweet celebration provides the perfect excuse to indulge in all things cookies. From old-school bakeries to chic cafes, Delco’s small businesses are ready to help you satisfy all your cookie cravings.

Whether you like your cookies crunchy, chewy, soft, crispy, chocolate-y, fruity, fancy or classic, our local bakeries and cafes offer an irresistible variety for every cookie lover! Here’s where to make the most of National Cookie Month across the county:

 

Napoletano Brothers

When you step into Napoletano Brothers in Springfield, you’re entering a world of family tradition and passion for Italian-American cuisine that spans generations. Although perhaps best known for its pasta, its Italian cookies are an absolute must-try during National Cookie Month (or anytime!). The biscotti are a local favorite; try them paired with a cup of coffee on a crisp fall day. Napoletano Bros. also bakes classic Italian cookies, like pignoli, almond-flavored delights with pine nuts, which are as beautiful as they are delicious. 

Whether you’re picking up a box of cookies for a family gathering, or nibbling a few with your morning joe, Napoletano Bros.’s array of cookies will make any day extra-special. 

186 Saxer Ave., Springfield; (610) 543-5687. 

 

SophistiCakes Bakery 

SophistiCakes Bakery in Drexel Hill is a top local spot for beautifully crafted cakes and custom creations. But did you know that it also makes incredible cookies that are almost too pretty to eat? This bakery’s selection of hand-decorated sugar cookies rotates with the seasons: In October, you can expect to see cookies shaped and decorated like pumpkins, ghosts, and fall leaves! 

But the beauty of SophistiCakes doesn’t stop at sugar cookies. Their chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies have a devoted following, offering the ideal combination of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. Most cookie flavors, which are baked from scratch each day, are available in trays, ranging in size from three dozen to ten dozen, making them a great option for party snacks or favors.

4824 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill; (610) 626-7900.

 

Ardour Bakery + Coffee

If you’re looking for a unique cookie experience, check out Ardour Bakery + Coffee in Ridley. This sleek cafe and coffee shop specializes in craft coffee and French-inspired pastries and sweets; so while you may be tempted by a croissant or eclair, during National Cookie Month, try its chocolate chip cookies, with plenty of gooey chocolate and a hint of sea salt, or one of its seasonal flavors, like red velvet cookies or apple pie macarons. The jury is out on whether cannoli count as cookies, but if you think they do, the cannoli from Ardour are a must-try! Paired with a latte or Americano, they are truly divine.

119 E. Sellers Ave., Ridley Park; (610) 521-0450.

 

My Old Place Bakery 

A hidden gem in Lansdowne, My Old Place Bakery has been serving the Delco community for years with its old-school feel (you’ve got to love a black-and-white checkered floor) and delicious baked goods. The cookie selection is so fun to explore, featuring classics like snickerdoodles, shortbread, and chocolate chip cookies.

One of the standout treats at My Old Place Bakery is the oatmeal cranberry cookie, which is so nice for fall, packed with warm spices and chewy oatmeal goodness. This bakery’s commitment to making everything from scratch each day ensures that every bite is full of rich, comforting flavors.

201 Shadeland Ave., Lansdowne; (610) 259-4000.

 

Koffmeyer’s Old Fashioned Cookies & Ice Cream

It’s almost impossible to walk by Koffmeyer’s without being lured in by the tantalizing aromas of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the front door. This neighborhood spot is a throwback to simpler times (it’s been around since 1978), and is beloved for its gooey cookies and crowd-pleasing ice cream selection. 

Koffmeyer’s features a variety of classic cookies, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, black and white, oatmeal raisin and its seasonal cranberry walnut, which are a hit every fall. Stop in for a handful or a couple of dozen, available in custom bags, boxes or charming one-pound tins.

7 Brookline Blvd., Havertown; (484) 454 -3526.

 

Macarons at Delice et Chocolat 

For a European vibe, head over to Delice et Chocolat’s new location in Wayne. Their French macarons are little bites of heaven. These delicate, elegant cookies come in a rainbow of flavors, like classic vanilla and chocolate, and more adventurous options, like pistachio and raspberry rose. Picking out these colorful cookies from their perch behind the glass is a treat unto itself! 

 112 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne; (484) 367-7610.

 

Bonus:

Cookie Dough French Toast at Tank & Libby’s

Want cookies for breakfast? Try the cookie dough French toast at Tank & Libby’s in Drexel Hill for a truly indulgent way to start the day! This decadent brunch entree features thick slices of challah bread stuffed with edible cookie dough, then topped with Hershey’s chocolate, chocolate chips and whipped cream for an epic fusion of breakfast and dessert.

1011 Pontiac Rd., Drexel Hill; (484) 455-7527.

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Featured photo: Ardour Bakery + Coffee