Grandma’s Cookies

What a great shop! Stopped in with some friends on a freezing Sunday afternoon. The shop was warm and inviting, even though the door was constantly open as customers flooded the shop! It’s tiny, and almost feels like you’re right in your grandma’s living room. The two guys behind the counter were really nice. I got their famous Chocolate Chip Cookie, and wasn’t disappointed! Next time I’m in St. Charles I’ll be stopping here again!

I visited Grandmas Cookies over the holidays … And I was super impressed by their customer service! Despite the incredibly long lines, all of the workers kept smiles on their faces and attended to us promptly. on top of that, once I got home to share the cookies with my family– we all had a fun time sharing the variety of delicious cookies!

Walking into this shop I was a bit surprised at how cluttered & dirty it seemed. There is a fan over the door to blow the cookie smell into the street but it is so dirty. There is also a lot of pictures on the walls & the top of the menu display that look like they have not been dusted in years.
I got a mixed dozen & have tried the chocolate chip, coconut & oatmeal raisin. They all seem dry & I wished for milk! The chocolate chip is run of the mill chocolate chips that I can get at the grocery store… nothing too fancy. It looks like they scooped out the dough & plopped it on the pan… so that is a bit weird! The coconut was good but like I said… dry. Oatmeal raisin is my most favorite cookie so I was disappointed that there wasnt hardly any spice/​cinnamon flavor but it was a bit more chewy than the others & but still kinda dried out around the edges… no flavor that Im accustomed to with that type of cookie.
The cookie smell is nice but i’d skip the cookies next time… life is too short for dry cookies!

Love this hole in the wall cookie place. Might not be the best cookies in the world but my god they are delicious! Must try the chocolate chip, makes you feel safe and warm on the inside. Well priced too!

grandmas cookies was an adorable little bakery. The employees were very friendly and helpful and the cookies were AMAZING! We got the chocolate chip cookie and the coconut cookie and they were both soft and very tasty.

The chocolate chips are so huge, moist and yummy. I also love the sugar, the peanut butter chocolate chip and snickerdoodle. They are so FRESH !!! I buy a bunch and put them in the fridge or freezer! PLUS the staff is always so friendly

I’m obviously in the minority here, but I was not impressed with the cookies at all. My best friend and I were out on Main Street this past weekend after biking the Katy, and she mentioned her co-​worker raved about Grandma’s cookies. We found the shop and stopped in. It was busy — constantly people coming through the door. I ordered the chocolate chip and the coconut. I excitedly bit into the chocolate chip only to end up disappointed. The only thing remotely tasty was the chocolate chips. The dough was flavorless, hard, and bland. It was like eating a hardened biscuit. I prefer my chocolate chip cookies to be sweet and savory, with that nice caramel flavor. The cookie was a let down, and I tossed it after two bites. The coconut cookie (which was huge) was just ok. Better than the chocolate chip, but nothing I couldn’t replicate at home. My friend was also not impressed with her chocolate chip cookie and did not finish it. Obviously lots of people like this place, so I would recommend just trying for yourself. The cookies are cheap, so it doesn’t cost a lot to sample.
I think I will stick with my super awesome delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe from now on.

Come here to get cookies for my customers. They love love love them. Can always get a meeting with Grandmas Cookies.

These cookies used to be good. Went about 2 weeks ago while I was out running errands, and got cookies right as they opened. The girl at the counter acted like it was killing her to help me, and much to my disappointment, the cookies were dry and flavorless. I’ve never been one to throw cookies out, but this was the exception to my rule. They must have changed the recipe when Grandma passed away…

These cookies are awful. They taste like shortening cookies. Sandy, dry, flavorless, not sweet enough, low-​quality chocolate chips… I had the chocolate chip, the peanut butter and the coconut chocolate chip. The coconut was the least-​bad, but honestly… you might as well go the store and pick up some oreos. I can’t believe there are so many deluded people out there who apparently don’t know what cookies are supposed to taste like. Where is the rich, buttery, caramelized, sweet-​and-​salty goodness of real chocolate chip cookies? Never settle for anything less — especially from a place whose ONE JOB is to make cookies.

Not for individuals with food allergies! The cookies are delicious and fresh! There is always a line. Excellent location!

Kudos to the owners! After a very disappointing day, my mom and I stopped by to get some cookies only to see a sign on the door saying the oven was down and they were closed for repair. Heartbroken in the street with another couple that walked up — the door opens and we are invited in to try a new test batch of cookies in the newly replaced oven. This small gesture, made my day. What a wonderfully unexpected act. Customer service at its finest. Happy to report that the new oven worked perfectly and the warm chocolate chip cookie hit the spot! I have been here before and loved the cookies and will continue to go back!

I think I’m in the minority, but this place is overrated. Yes, the cookies are good, but they aren’t great. Though the price and setting on Main Street do help it a bit, I think the options seem to be limited, and they seem to sell out very early EVERY time I’ve been there. It just seems like you could make more if you know you’re going to sell out every day.
With all that said, don’t get me wrong… the cookies are good, and I don’t know of many other places around like this. I just wouldn’t go out of my way to get to Grandma’s. MY Grandma’s cookies, on the other hand… :-)

Let’s be honest, I have been dodging this place for something like 4 years. Every time we walk around Old Town, my wife passes this shop and her mouth waters for a cookie, but it’s ALWAYS right after eating lunch or dinner just down the street. Plus, there always seems to be people lined up to get cookies when we walk by.
On this occasion, dinner had been a little while ago, and the shop was empty. Plus we had my mom and step father with us, so when the wife said she wanted a cookie, they agreed it couldn’t be passed up.
Now, I am a strange person according to cookie tastes. I am just so so on the chocolate chip cookie front. I am a fan of peanut butter cookies, but my real love is oatmeal raisin. Not oatmeal raisin with walnuts, just oatmeal… and raisins… most bakeries get too fancy with this cookie, and most of the time I am disappointed.
Grandma’s Cookies do not disappoint! Between the four of us, we tried a peanut butter, a chocolate peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and a chocolate chip. Of the four, the chocolate chip got the most criticism; just not sweet enough was the common complaint. But the oatmeal raisin; fantastic!
There are a few other selections including a coconut and snickerdoodle, as well as a sugar cookie. Seasonal selections are mentioned on the menu but nothing was available on this day.
Pricing on the cookies was reasonable, $ 7/​dozen or 70 cents each. $ 5/​dozen on day old cookies when available.
I am pretty sure from now on, Old Town visits will at least end with a stop at Grandma’s, which surely will make my own grandma jealous, but it’s her own fault for putting walnuts in her oatmeal raisin cookies!

I wish my grandma made cookies like this!
While strolling around main street a few weeks ago we decided to treat ourselves to some cookies. When we arrived we were greeted by the cashier and she made some recommendations. I knew I wanted the chocolate chip peanut butter cookie so we had to get that. We also ordered the snicker-​doodle, a chocolate chip, and a sugar cookie. There were 4 of us so we decided to share the cookies so that we can sample them all. The prices weren’t too bad either.
They were warm and gooey. I was super impressed and can’t wait to go back the next time I am in the area!

I’ve been to Grandma’s Cookies twice now. One day it was freezing and I enjoyed a hot chocolate chip cookie. The second time, I bought a bag of day-​old cookies at a discount. I’m not a big cookie person, but I’m in favor of Grandma’s.

These are my favorite cookies. I dream about the peanut butter cookies from Grandma’s. I always order a dozen to-​go. Love it when I can pick up some, does not happen often enough.
Skip grocery store cookies and head to Grandma’s.

Ok Aimee is right. Wonderful cookies from Grandma. Wish I could adopt this grandma into my family. I’ve passed by the store on main street St. Charles before but didn’t have the opportunity to drop in. While attending the Old Time Christmas celebration I had a chance.
The store is very small but as you walk in the smells are amazing. My favorite is the chocolate chip. Their cookies tend to be thicker, so if you like thin crispy cookies you may be disappointed. When you take a bite of the chocolate chip cookie the center just melts in your mouth.
I tried their sugar cookie and the chocolate chip. I didn’t get a chance to try their snicker doodle but that also looked very good.
Unfortunately for me they had run out of their $ 4 day old cookie special.
For the holidays they do sell special boxes and tins. The cookies are so thick that in a long 8 – 10 inch box I was only able to put in 6 – 7 cookies.

This place is Classic. Who doesn’t love a cookie from Grandma? While out for the Christmas Celebration in old town St Charles we picked up 2 dozen cookies. They were gone by the next day. Don’t worry, we shared. A little. Every one of the flavors tasted amazing. The classic Chocolate Chip is always a good choice, but I’m also a fan of the peanut butter chocolate chip.
I’m certain these are the cookies we’ll be eating in heaven. Hopefully without the weight gain.

Best grandma ever.
I stopped in while lunching down the street on the picturesque Main Street, and I’m so glad I did. The smell alone is reason enough to visit this little shop, and it’s so adorable inside! I loved how they have two little booths in case you can’t wait to eat your cookies until you drive home. There are also tons of family photos to look at on the walls, which gives it a true local business feel. It took a few minutes for someone to realize I was there (seemed like he was baking in the back) but the gentleman that helped me was more than friendly. I picked out three different cookies: sugar sprinkle, snickerdoodle, and peanut butter chocolate chip. He bundled them up for me in a cute plastic package and I was on my way.
I can say this with complete certainty… these are the best cookies I’ve ever had. Don’t tell my mother, but it’s true. The snickerdoodle is worth the long haul from the city to St. Charles. The packaging is cute enough, too, that you can easily give the cookies as gifts. Although I’m not sure why you’d want to give these away and let anyone besides yourself eat them.
Other things I adore about Grandma’s:
–The photo of Grandma on the wall above the mantle
–The fact that they have a «let us brew you coffee!» sign above a bunch of Keurig K-​Cups. This made me laugh so much. Hey, they’re doing the best they can with what they have.
–They sell day-​old cookies at $ 4.00 a dozen. That’s a great deal, and day-​old cookies aren’t even that old.
–Hot chocolate for $ 1.50.
Thumbs up, grandma. Thumbs up.