The Cookie Bar

I'm often jealous of the bakeries that the Coasts have to offer (i.e. Babycakes NYC & LA)...but this year, Chicago was lucky enough to get an import. Two guys from LA decided to live their dream and open up a Cookie bakery in Chicago. I heard about the the Cookie Bar from Daily Candy and was at their door within a week.

They are located at the corner of Lincoln & Altgeld in Lincoln Park. The bakery literally offers just cookies. I hate to say "just" cookies though as they have 20+ flavors...a mix of daily flavors and specials. The obvious reason for my intrigue in this bakery is that they offer gluten free cookies.

During my visit to the Cookie Bar, I had some of the best "gluten-free" service I've ever had. The owners made sure that they changed gloves before grabbing my cookies. They also made a big fuss that since I had arrived at the first 5 minutes of opening they only had one flavor ready...but plan to always have up to 3 flavors every day. You could tell that the bakery had just opened it's doors...but that they had the heart and desire to make their customers satisfied.

Of course I have to mention the cookies. My family enjoyed the mix of "gluten-full" flavors I bought them and I had the gluten-free chocolate chip. Everyone has their own preference for cookies, so I'll describe these as thin cookies with a crisp exterior and slightly chewy middle with chocolate that melts in your mouth.

I'll be back to belly up to the Cookie Bar...I wish them great success.