Cookie Classics

Love Love Love this place!
Great sandwiches. The tuna on squaw is delicious.
The sweets are scrumptious.

Whereas her cakes are good, there are too many people who work hard and provide good cakes who are friendly. The owner is outright rude, disorganized and could care less about making her clients happy. I honestly believe she is bipolar or one unhappy person.

The red velvet cake is SO delicious! I got one for my family for Christmas and picked it up on the 23^rd. We didn’t eat it until Christmas eve night and it was so moist.
Her sandwiches are really good too! I usually get the ham and it’s just like how your mom would make it.
Order at least 5 days in advance, especially during the holidays.

After reading the reviews… I have to admit the lady who works there has been a little rude in the past… perhaps she’s read our reviews because the last 3 times I’ve ordered cakes from her she was has been very polite.
Now…about her cakes… they are the BEST I have found in OC. We laugh that we still don’t know how she is able to frost cakes that are still warm. I love to cook… but when I am having a crowd and dessert is just too much to add to my agenda… I always call Cookie Classics and have NEVER been disappointed. My son loves her red velvet and my husband is crazy for her banana cake… unfortunately…I love everything she bakes including her shortbread cookies.
There are other cake shops in the area that are good… but they really don’t compare to the quality and freshness of Cookie Classics.

Ok, let me just say I feel bad giving this a 1 star. I have worked down the street for a year and have given this place a try 4 times now. The first 3 times I actually left without getting anything. Not for lack of trying though! There is a case in the front of the store which should have food or cookies in it I’m guessing… Every time it has been empty. Also, The woman who works there is always in the back. You have to yell «hello…» to get her attention. The first three times I waited after she snapped back that she would be out in just a minute. After a few minutes I just left. The last time I went there I only stayed and waited for her because I was picking up some cupcakes for a friend that had ordered them. They were supposed to be ready at 3:00. I got there at 2:50 and finally walked out at 3:25 with the 12 mini cupcakes. She kept yelling at me from the back for 20 minutes before I ever saw her! Me and my coworker (who has had the same experiences) agreed we will never go back. Customer service is non existent at this place.

Hidden Gem!
You have to order the cakes usually 24 hours in advance. A co-​worker actually told me a few years back to never disclose her location because he didn’t want the secret out. But with all of the Sprinkles craze, I had to because she blows them out of the water!
Her red velvet cakes are TO DIE FOR. Especially right after being iced. Her other cakes and cookies are amazing but really try her Red Velvet.
If you happen to luck out and she is either out or closed, hit up Sabatino’s Restaurant on the Lido. Her red velvet and chocolate cakes are ALWAYS in the front.
With my old company I ordered a cake a month and every single cake was amazing.

Yesterday I ordered a turkey sandwich for lunch, fulfilling my craving for a healthy sandwich at the dreaded 1:00pm hour when I realize that I’m out and haven’t eaten or planned anything!
I have been going to Cookie Classics for about 15 years. Nancy Henderson creates sandwiches so homemade and groovy — why is it that sandwiches made by someone else taste so much better? I usually get their toasted tuna or tuna on squaw but opted for a basic turkey sandwich. I ordered turkey, with everything and added avocado and some sliced onions on squaw (basically white bread that looks dark & healthier than white — Mmmmm). I always want sprouts on mine but everone has stopped offering it — is there a bacterial health risk or do they just not store for long? I LOVE sprouts and can only get it on sandwiches at a few places like C’est si Bön… There are yummy soups — one that stands out is her Curried Carrot — my mouth is watering right now. Yesterday I didn’t get a sweet (and typically don’t) but I have tried many of them in the past (my mother-​in-​law used to always bring me one when she used to frequent Cookie Classics). They had a toffee bar that was incredible and the chocolate chip is amazing. I think Nancy also has a spectacular Red Velvet cake — haven’t had that in a while. I like that there isn’t a huge inventory — it’s like dropping by Mom’s house for something homemade — you snooze, you lose!
p. s. I ate the sandwich in my parking spot (instead of being a road risk eating while driving) in front of Balport Lock & Safe in case that review is of interest to you.
*For convenience — call Cookie Classics from your cell and have it ready & waiting for you!!! YUMMMMM.

Aside from the delicious chocolate chip cookies, which should get 5 stars on their own accord, this tiny spot offers delicious savory homemade soups and sandwiches on fresh baked bread. The curry chicken salad is my personal favorite. As others have noted, they don’t make mass quantities, so things tend to run out. Also, this is definitely a «to go» spot, as there is very limited seating inside and outside, but grab a bite for lunch or order a dessert for a special occasion and you won’t be disappointed.

Tucked next to my post office, this place has been there for a long time. Sandwiches, basic cookies and brownies. Our faves are the cakes. You can get them by the slice. Yummy and fresh. We also order whole ones for special occasions. They sell out of stuff a lot and sometimes just don’t make that much inventory so it can be hit and miss.

This tiny little store is so small and hidden, you’d miss it even if you were looking. This cookie haven serves sandwiches as well as their cookie delicacies. When we got there though… there didn’t seem to be much left. We ordered 4 chocolate chip and 2 chocolate chip and walnut cookies split amongst the three of us. I know it seems pretty plain but the cookies were delicious… the chocolate literally melting in my mouth and on my hands.