Pacific Cookie Company Santa Cruz

Been going to this cookie shop for years! Since I grew up in Santa Cruz, this locally owned shop has been my go to place for cookies since I can remember. I've shown up right when doors open at 10am and the cookies are fresh, straight out of the oven. My two favorite flavors are lemon drop and mint condition! I'm not a huge fan of cookies but I will always grab at least a few when I'm in the downtown area. These cookies are soft in the middle and not too sweet.The next time you're in the area, swing by and grab yourself a warm, soft cookie! More...

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It's a small place, but the cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate were all very good.  The service was friendly and patient even though there was a line out the door.  My husband and I each got the basic fair trade coffee, black.  It was very good.  My kids got hot chocolates, and they put an extra splash of milk in to cool it down.  I love when places are thoughtful enough to offer things like that.  We also got some cookies, vegan lemon drops, vegan chocolate chip, and vegan oatmeal raisin.  I never would have guessed they were vegan.  They were a little crispier than I expected, but still very good. More...

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Cookies  were soft and delicious, always my to go place ,when I'm in Santa Cruz love it

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My wife and I recently tried their new vegan cookies, and agreed that all three varieties are among the best vegan cookies we've ever had. As a vegan of almost two decades, I'm really happy to see main-street places like this finally doing plant-based desserts, and getting them right. We've been back once already for seconds :) More...

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I used to not be a fan of this place since they didn't have any vegan options... until now :)So they recently came out with their own VEGAN cookie selection, which includes. .. chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin & lemon drop (the chocolate chip ones are certainly my favorite flavor )Since they have the same flavors as either vegan not, I'd simply ask them for their vegan options, as the staff seemed to be pretty helpful with letting me know which cookies were the vegan ones (as they have their own "space" in the display, if that makes any sense)Also, the vegan chocolate chip cookies seem to run out relatively quick from the looks of it, which I totally understand since they were freakin delicious, so I'd recommend asking them if they have any, as they were almost done baking a whole new batch of them when I got there, which I didn't mind wait for ;) (one of the BEST cookie-eating experiences I've ever had... vegan or non-vegan )Long story short... though I'd definitely love to see even more vegan options in the future, I'd definitely be coming back here for more of their vegan cookies regardless, especially those delicious vegan chocolate chip ones... Cheers! More...

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Wow! I can't believe this was my first time coming here when I've been to Santa Cruz so many times. There was a line out the door just to buy some of these delicious treats and I walked in and I was in cookie heaven. I ordered the Mom's cookies (2 cookies and a carton of milk) and a Baker's dozen of cookies to go. Even a day later the cookies still had the crunchy edges with the soft center. I can't wait to go there again. More...

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I just wanted to make a comment about their customer service.  I sent them an email asking about some of their ingredients in there vegan cookies because of sensitivities I have to various foods.  I got a very nice and wonderful reply within just a few hours that answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.  That's a company I trust!!  I already knew their cookies are the best in the world, so I didn't bother to say anything about how great they are. More...

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Finally vegan cookies at Pacific Cookie Company!! They are years late on this in my opinion, but it was worth the wait because they are wonderful, and relatively inexpensive. I've never had the non-vegan cookies so I can't compare, but the vegan chocolate chip cookie is out of this world, mind-blowingly delicious. The other flavors (oatmeal raisin and lemon drop) were great, too. I hope they come out with more vegan options soon. This is now a must-visit spot for all vegans with a sweet tooth in Santa Cruz. More...

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those new vegan cookies are so good! the chocolate chip is out of this world, will be back soon

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I love this place now that they have vegan options!!! Amazing options - my friends and I come here all the time now.

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Used PCC for our wedding dessert bc the groom loves cookies. Our order was easy to place and  was ready on time for pick up. Our guests loved it! (We ordered three baskets worth for 120 guests). There were barely any left at the end of the the night! More...

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The cookies here are amazing!!!! You can get a half dozen for 6.75 so very good prices. The minted cookies remind me of thin mint Girl Scout cookies!

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Their snickerdoodle is one of the best snickerdoodles I've had!!  This Place was good.  I didn't love all the cookies because I'm a milk chocolate fan and they use dark/semi sweet.

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I love this shop. It is delicious and I go here EVERY TIME I'm in the area. I have yet to try a cookie that is disappointing. Even their day olds are scrumptious! Great deal. Worth the visit. Highly recommend.Notable mentions: almond joeMint conditionOatmeal raisin More...

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If you're looking for some really good cookies at a very fair price this is it. They make them right there on the premises they're fresh. The serving people are nice people they have a large variety. I'm into it very good thank you More...

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Okay, this is a local favorite. I think that beyond the various ice cream shops this is hands down a favorite of most Santa Cruzans. I remember taking my kids to the outlet/discards at the factory off Portrero and getting a bunch of cookies after swim lessons. My kids like the chocolate chip, lemon and I like almost anything with nuts. The cahootz are a nice mix of nuts, chocolate chips and cherries. More...

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Love cookies!! I can't wait to try them! There are variety of cookies in the shop. Price were reasonable. Too bad they closed down in Berkeley. Anyway, I tried them. I bought the Mint Condition, Cahootz, Dark Chocolate Cranberry, and Dr.midnight. I've been searching and craving for Mint Chocolate Chip cookie all over Bay Area. Usually they are seasonal item  until my co worker recommended I try the Pacific Cookie Company. OMG! Delicious!!! One of the best cookies I've ever eaten. I usually microwave the cookie for 15-20 seconds eating, ahhh it melt in my mouth. So delicious More...

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This place was really cool! I enjoyed the fresh snickerdoodles and salted caramel ice cream in an ice cream sandwich. We bought half a dozen cookies and enjoyed the peanut butter cookies, the snickerdoodles, and the chocolate chip with macadamia nuts a ton. Good service, accessible location, and ample seating! More...

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Fresh and delicious cookies! Snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin, and chocolate chip are abundant, as well as speciality flavors and dipped varieties. The cookie shop is located in fun and trendy downtown Santa Cruz. The workers are friendly and helpful. This place was packed on a Saturday night so we decided to check it out and were not disappointed! More...

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Delicious cookies and ice cream and the cookie with ice cream is the best combo.  They normally have cookies warming in the warmer and that goes perfectly with the ice cream of your choice.  The chocolate walnut cookie with coffee ice cream was my first choice. More...

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A Santa Cruz tradition since 1980, at least!  A family favorite anytime of year, they ship anywhere in the USA.

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They have a great selection of cookies, our favorites are the macadamia white chocolate, snickerdoodle, mint chocolate, triple chocolate. I also like the almond joy one. Been there a few times and always good More...

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Love stopping here to pick up cookies on the way to the beach! Bring small bills and clean your hands before you get your cookies from the self serve shelves.

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My husband & I happened to be walking downtown & we stumbled across this place. As soon as we walked in. Boom! The AMAZING smell of the cookies kept us in. I ordered a Snickerdoodle cookie & an Oatmeal raisin. Wow!!! You MUST try them both. My husband also loved his cookies. Definitely recommend anyone to stop here. Cookie lovers dream! More...

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Delicious, Delicious, Delicious is all my done needs to say. We couldn't get him to shop for surf clothes until had got his sugar fix!  Great flaky cookies with good flavor choices. More...

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Only cookies that are soft are the snicker doodle the rest are hard if you want soft ask for a for a doodle

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Very reasonable priced and the best white chocolate macadamia nut cookie ever! I've had a lot of good cookies in my life but that was the best ever! 10 out of 10 huge recommend would eat again! More...

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I don’t know how anyone just walks past this place without buying any.

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Cookies, did someone say cookies?  How about discounted quality ones?  They use Guittard Chocolate and other fine ingredients. The cookies are over runs and some are rejects.  You may not find every type of cookie flavors here.  If you do, it will be discounted and taste great.  There are usually small cookies and regular sized ones as well.  Prices are typically 25, 50, or on occasion 75 Cents.  I believe the proceeds from their sales here are donated to the homeless.My favorites are the Chocolate Chip which are a little crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside.  My other favorite is the Oatmeal which is soft.  When kept in a Plastic Bag they taste fresh for a few days.Check out there retail store at 1203 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz for fresh baked cookies.  They also sell cookies for shipments at pacificcookie.com. More...

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I'm so happy to find this little shop during my trip to Santa Cruz! They have a wide variety of cookies and even offer one free cookie when you check in using yelp! I waited to get back home to try them and they were so soft and good! I wish I got more. Can't wait to go back and try more flavors! More...

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This was my first visit to Pacific Cookie Company but it will not be my last. I love a good cookie and these are top notch! They're fresh and chewy and super buttery. We tried the Dark Chocolate Cranberry and chocolate dipped Mint Condition...both were phenomenal! $1.25 per cookie and $2 for the dipped may seem pricey but they are decent sized and the ingredients are excellent quality. Highly recommend!!! More...

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I went to this location today for the first time. I thought the cookies were all delicious and fresh. The customer service was great and the location seemed very clean. The cookies seem to be of good quality. I live 40 miles away from Santa Cruz but would go again just for the cookies. More...

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These cookies have been the only reason why I'd drive to Santa Cruz from San Jose, and then drive back home after. I would definitely recommend the Lemon Drop and Mint Condition. Don't forget to buy a carton of milk before leaving! More...

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Absolutely a must-stop if in town or passing by anywhere near. Make a detour if you have to. It is right on the Main Street through downtown Santa Cruz. Friendly staff with amazing cookies made fresh daily. Seriously, so good!I love the chocolate dipped ones, but they are an extra $0.75 each. It is a thick layer of chocolate though. The cookies are a pretty good size too. Also available are delicious macaroons - chocolate dipped or not.Best deal for a half dozen, and you might as well because one will never be enough. More...

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The cookies here would make Santa not want to leave if you left a plate out for him. I come here a few times before work to get cookies for the office. It always hits the spot.

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Good prices, very fast, and very tasty cookies. The Cherry Bomb cookie (seasonal) is amazing. Highly recommend at least popping in if you're close by.

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Cookies of course! They have the best cookies, except for one other person who made better cookies that I knew once that had better because he made them with love, or so he said. But yes very good cookies!

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Yummiest cookies . I tried the lemon drop when it just got out the oven and I was in heaven and should've bought more!

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One of the best cookies I have ever tasted. The perfect chewy texture with some minimal surface crunch. I bought "mint condition", which is a dark chocolate cookie with mint chip, and the flavor was rich without being too sweet. I regret only buying one cookie.

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Good, solid cookies. We liked everything we ordered, which included the cahootz, mint condition, dr midnight, peanut butter and a few others.  Some seating inside, would not suggest bringing a large group though. Will be back if I'm in the area. More...

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Whenever my boyfriend and I visit downtown Santa Cruz from San Jose, it's customary for us to stop by the Pacific Cookie Company. The ice cream is great, of course, because they carry Marianne's, a Santa Cruz ice cream cornerstone. Personally I only really go for the cookies. Pacific Cookie Company's cookies are absolutely fantastic, and they're made just the way I like them - soft, chewy, and packed with whatever yummy morsels (mint chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, etc.) that they come with. My favorites include the mint chocolate, chocolate chip, cahootz (white chocolate and macadamia nut), and lemon. The lemon cookies are particularly addicting! The reason why I'm giving a 4-star rating is because of the lack of transparency during my latest visit. My boyfriend and I haven't been to Pacific Cookie Company in a long time, so we were both excited to see that there were chocolate dipped versions of each cookie. We had ordered a baker's dozen, including the chocolate dipped versions. A baker's dozen is ~$13, but our total ended up coming around $20. I was really surprised by the jump in price, and it was only after we paid that the server mentioned to us that it's because the chocolate dipped cookies were premium. I wish she had told us that BEFORE I started ordering. Many places will advise in advance that some ingredients will cost extra, so I thought that wasn't cool of her not giving us the heads up. More...

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Love supporting local businesses and the Pacific Cookie Company was my staple cookie spot in SC.  The main store was convenient if you were downtown but I also really recommend and appreciate the bags of cheap cookies you can get from the secret factory shop on Potrero Ave. that sold surplus or edible rejected cookies for 25 or 50 cents each.  Awesome deal.Anyway, just follow your nose and you will find the store.  The cookies are fresh, delicious and it's hard to just eat one.  My favorites are the chocolate chip (plain and with walnut), snicker doodle, peanut butter, there are also some fun choco dipped ones.  You really can't go wrong if you're a Cookie Monster like me.They also sell Marianne's ice cream if you wanted to make an ice cream sandwich or have it on the side. More...

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I ordered the Bold & Beautiful Cookie Gift Box as a gift of gratitude to a Texas company who had recreated old photos for me to replace those I had lost in the October 2017 California wildfires.  I was a bit skeptical about Pacific Cookie's ability to make and ship the cookies within two days, but I shouldn't have worried.  Here's the response I received from the recipient:  "We received the best cookies I have ever had today.  I put the beautiful box with your note in the back.  The guys were so touched."So thank you, Pacific Cookie Company, for providing the perfect gift to express my gratitude for their priceless gift to me. More...

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Best cookies out there ! All the cookies were delicious and moist. (I'm not a crunchy cookie believer) I had gotten the oatmeal chocolate, regular chocolate chip and snickerdoodle. Hands down snickerdoodle was the winner . Definitely will be coming again when I'm in the area ! And a little fun tip for those that are concerned over nutrition or like viewing nutrition facts ! They have a little nutrition guide on the wall next to the door . More...

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Best place to get cookies in Santa Cruz! They are a reasonable price and have a good variety of cookies

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