Famous 4th St Cookie Co.
Reading Terminl Mrkt
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 629-5990
- Price Range: $$$
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
12 Reviews for Famous 4th St Cookie Co.
When they're hot - they are just heavenly - especially the White Chunk Macadamia - but DAMN they are expensive. (And way too caloric for me to indulge in regularly.)
If you time it right you can get a free sample - which is just a bite or two and can be just enough to prevent you from buying and eating a whole one.
The buy 3 get the 4th free is a standard "special" - so that's really not so special after all.
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Cookies are weighed by the pound, you'll usually end up paying close to $2 for just one. But damn they are SO SO GOOD. Best to get them fresh out of the oven!
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These cookies are so good they make me want to cry. They have a slight crunchiness to them which I love. Much better than typical mall fare Ms. Fields, and I love Mrs. Fields, too. Take it from a cookie monster, Famous does not disappoint. This goes for the chocolate and nuts flavor only as that is the only cookie I tried.
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I used to get these Cookies when Famous 4th Street Deli was owned by Dave, the owner of the infamous Famous 4th Street cookie. This was a favorite of my Mom's in her 20's working in south philadelphia. Not a fan of any of the local pizza joints, she went here for lunch almost every day. Some odd 15 to 20 years later, Our family got treated like we were great customers, even though we only really came here once a month. Dave, used to give us about 2 dozen of these cookies for free! Back then, and now, i consider this cookie perfect. Huge in size, slightly crunchy, and chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. I love these cookies. It's almost like a tastykake, it's hard to describe why it's so good, you have to experience it for yourself.
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i hate to give less than three stars, but...i take cookies *really* seriously. and if you are obsessed with cookies, and looking not to be led astray, it is important for you to know that the famous 4th street deli isn't necessarily the best option in the city. above them, i would (easily) rank the following establishments. in no particular order:
- whole foods bakery
-chocolate chip cookies from cosi
- the lady in reading terminal market who makes apricot almond cookies (by the wine store, to the left of the public tables)
the famous 4th street deli cookies are thick and heavy, almost sludgy. and they are tooo expensive. too much talk, not enough walk.
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Contain more chocolate chip than cookie (works for me!)
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I think that the Famous 4th Street Cookie Company benefits from the other goodies in Reading Market. When you're in such a celebration of fat and pleasing tastes, of course dessert will seduce you.
However, I personally have found these cookies (Chocolate Chip) to be no better than Otis Spunkmeyer or any other mall cookie. While it is a mom and pop, they trade size for unique taste. There are so many better bakeries going on in the city, and more so in the outskirt neighborhoods.
The prices for cookies here are embarrassing.
If you're like me, you'll pass on dessert here.
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yeah...these are pretty much perfect cookies in my opinion
while they are a little on the pricey side, i dont even flinch when i am drawn to having one
the only down side to them is their addictive nature and convincing myself NOT to get one
if youve had one, you know what i mean
if you havent had one, do yourself a favor and try em
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These cookies are delicious, but pretty expensive. I loved the chocolate chip pecan ones. They're sold by the pound, but you can still buy just one at a time.
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I am definitely not a chocolate chip cookie person but after caving in for a bite (looked good), I ended up devouring a WHOLE cookie myself. And these are pretty big! There was plenty of chocolate and the cookies were nice and chewy on the inside with a perfect amount of crunch, mainly on the outer rim. If I had any self control when it comes to sweets, I'd definitely go back and get a couple for later this week (heading to NYC next), but because I don't, I have to pass and be glad I live on the west coast. I'd be in trouble with my scale!!!
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I'm usually not a huge fan of chocolatey gooey cookies, but these cookies are outrageous. Not over the top sweet, but tons of chips + other "fillings" in each cookie. Perfectly crispy on the outside, softer on the inside. And great friendly staff too!
it was the sweet smell of sugar, chocolate goodness that showed me the route to the counter and yummers! rewarded after the train ride in!
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