Champaign-Urbana is a wonderful college town with lots of bakery/cafe options, but which are the best, cookie wise? That what my friends and I decided to figure out. Here are our conclusions.
1. Insomnia can't be beat
cookies in boxPhoto by Alex Haney on UnsplashI wanted to come here with a take hotter than these fresh cookies, especially because they're a bit pricier than the rest of the list, but unfortunately you just can't beat a cookie that's warm and soft in the middle because it's just out of the oven.
2. Jimmy John's is an unexpected gem
brown cookies on round brown bowlPhoto by Mae Mu on UnsplashAlthough it's much better paired with chips and a sandwich than on it's on, Jimmy John's brand chocolate chunk cookies are quite filling and tasty! they are also large enough to share with a friend, which is a major plus.
3. Cafe Paradiso has the perfect pairing for your coffee
white ceramic cup with coffeePhoto by Brigitte Tohm on UnsplashParadiso's oatmeal chocolate cookie is wonderful, although it feels like something is missing without a warm cup of joe.
4. Potbelly's makes a mean oatmeal raisin
brown cookies on brown wooden tablePhoto by amirali mirhashemian on UnsplashAll the oatmeal raisin fans out there should consider stopping by potbelly's, because they make quite a lovely oatmeal raisin cookie!
Here's our ranking of local places to get cookies! Even though they are in descending order, I can't really say anything too bad about any of them- a cookie is a cookie right? If you're reading this, treat yourself to a good cookie today!



















