I'm a bit of a chocolate chip cookie connoisseur. It's gotta be soft and chewy on the inside with a crisp exterior. These are some of my favorites in the Boston area:
Map
I don't know what it is about this teeny sandwich shop with the cringiest name, but they make a MEAN chocolate chip cookie—perfect balance of crisp on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside.
Blunch
This amazing patisserie knows how to make just about everything well—including chocolate chip cookies!
SALT Patisserie
I would be remiss if I neglected to include the queen of all cookies, Levain. They're HUGE and absolutely delicious.
Levain Bakery – Back Bay, Boston
Just a *chef's kiss* chocolate chip cookie
cacao
SUCH a good chocolate chip cookie from this Italian coffee chain
Caffè Nero
amazing chocolate chip cookies at this bakery in somerville!
Michette
i'm OBSESSED with this bakery—I used to live right around the corner and their cookies and pastries are both unreal!
Clear Flour Bread
This cafe known for their pão de queijo makes a mean chocolate chip cookie!
bōm dough
An incredible cookie skillet with salted caramel and ice cream on top!
Trifecta
They're known for their chocolate, but they also make a great chocolate chip cookie.
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
They make a buckwheat chocolate chip cookie!
Michette
Middle Eastern bakery but their chocolate chip cookie is classic with Valrhona chocolate
