The sweetest things in life include cookies and other desserts. Well, oftentimes they do. Thankfully, Augusta, GA has a more than a handful of bakeries and restaurants that provide an outstanding selection of sweets.
From Lil Dutch Bakery‘s Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie to Boll Weevil‘s Banana Chocolate Chip Cake, you can find something that satisfies your sweet tooth in the CSRA.
Let’s look at the seven best places to buy cookies and desserts in Augusta, GA.
Lil’ Dutch Bakery (Martinez)
With over a dozen classic cookie options, Lil’ Dutch Bakery has been a staple of mine for over a decade. In addition to their delicious cookies, they offer an assortment of cakes, brownies, lemon bars, pies, and bread. And if you need a casserole for dinner later in the week, you can pick that up here too.
Why Go Here: Low prices and excellent quality keep me returning. You can buy an individual cookie for $1.50 or a dozen at $13.50. Also, try the Red Velvet Cake for birthdays.
Cookie Menu Here: Options Include: Chocolate Chip, Walnut Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Raisin, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Snicker Doodles, M&M, Chewy Chocolate, Macadamia Nut, Wedding Cookies, Sugar-Free Oatmeal.
Two Mom’s Kitchen / Two Mom’s Cookies (Central Ave. / Augusta)
Two Mom’s Kitchen popped onto the Augusta dessert radar about six years ago. According to their FaceBook page:
“Two Moms Cookies- Augusta’s Cookie Spot originated in Augusta, GA after obtaining the recipes and ideas from Two Smart Cookies in Savannah, GA. Two Smart Cookies has been featured in Southern Living and Paula Deen, and we can’t wait to bring these tasty treats to the Augusta area.”
Two Mom’s Cookies’ FaceBook Page
Why Go Here: In addition to their eleven standard cookies, Two Mom’s Cookies provides customers with custom cookie orders. With 180+ designs to inspire, you should be able to customize til your hearts content. Also, they have a broad selection of casseroles and cakes.
Cookie Menu Here: Options Include: iced, chocolate chip pecan, oatmeal craisin toffee, chocolate chocolate chip, chocolate chip, monster, peanut butter, oatmeal, scotchies, oatmeal raisin, ginger, sugar, custom.
Edgar’s Bakehouse (Augusta)
Formerly known as Higher Grounds Cafe, the shop was recently rebranded as Edgar’s Bakehouse under Michael Romano, Executive Pastry Chef for Edgar’s Hospitality Group. Chef Romano hails from New York City and has won multiple competitions on the Food Network.
“Edgar’s Bakehouse was founded in an attempt to bring authentic French-style pastries to Augusta. Our menu includes a wide range of coffee, artisanal loaves of bread, pastries and sandwiches. Everything is made from scratch in-house and with the highest attention to detail.”
Edgar’s Bakehouse Website: About Us.
It is part of Edgar’s Hospitality Group, which, in the Augusta-area, includes Edgar’s Grille, Edgar’s Above Broad, the Pinnacle Club, Snelling Conference Center and Edgar’s Catering.
Why Go Here: In addition to six scrumptious cookies, Edgar’s Bakehouse offers an assortment of French pastries and freshly baked bread. The chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies were worth the visit this morning.
Cookie Menu Here: Options Include: Peanut Butter Caramel Chip, Chocolate Brownie with White Chocolate Chunks, Triple Chocolate with Maldon Sea Salt, Oat-rageous Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip, and Raspberry Shortbread.
Delightful Bites Bakery (Martinez)
Why Go Here: Delightful Bites Bakery has catered for many local events I’ve attended, and the food has always been outstanding (especially the wedding cakes). They offer five different types of cookies, with a host of cupcakes and cakes as well.
Cookie Menu Here: Options Include: peanut butter, English toffee, white chocolate cherry, chocolate chip pecan, chocolate chip, and custom requests.
Ms. Stugie’s Cookie Shoppe (Augusta)
Founded in 2016 by Jessica J. Owens, Ms. Stugie’s Cookie Shoppe has 21 cookie options ranging from blue velvet to pumpkin spice.
Why Go Here: Simply put, Ms. Stugie’s Cookie Shoppe offers some of the greatest cookie variety in the area. From the “Violet you are turning VIOLET” to “You are a Mean One” Cookie, the names and designs are creative and fun, with seasonal choices to look forward to.
The extra detailed and logo/photo cookies are especially unique and would be an excellent choice for large-scale or corporate events.
Location Here (Website for Orders)
Cookie Menu Here: The Non-Season Options Include: Classic Cookie, Strawberry Milkshake Cookie, Peanut Butter Cookie, The Sydvicious Cookie, The Cowboy Cookie, The Outlaw Cookie, The Trifecta Cookie, The Grammy Delight Cookie, The DairyGold (Lactation) Cookie, The Lemon Princess Cookie, and The Sugar Momma Cookie.
The Boll Weevil Cafe & Sweetery (Downtown Augusta / Riverwalk)
Why Go Here: While The Boll Weevil Cafe & Sweetery does not sell cookies, they have some of the best cake in the greater Augusta area. As a sandwich, salad, and soup spot, it is ideal for lunches or dinners with quick access to the Riverwalk. If you are interested in other lunch recommendations, check out these other posts on 5 Delightful Lunch Spots and 11 Exciting Restaurants in Evans
The cake slices are enough for two, so keep that in mind when making your selection. You cannot go wrong with the Banana Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet, or Coffee Toffee. I’ve been enjoying those three choices for years on special occasions and will continue to do so.
Cake Menu Here: Options Include: 7th Heaven, Strawberry, Perfect Chocolate, Coffee Toffee, Canary Lemon, Banana Choc. Chip, Tropical Dream, Red Velver, Hummingbird, and Carrot Cake
Publix‘s Bakery
Why Go Here: Because two-dozen chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal raisin, and/or peanut butter cookies are only $3.99 at Publix (half that if you catch them on a BOGO sale day). I bake and cook a lot, but have yet to produce a cookie that beats these, both in tastiness and pricing.
Location: 5 Different Stores in the Area
Or…Bake Your Own Cookies
You may not find the precise cookie you are looking for, so why not Google and then bake your own?
My Go-To Cookie for Large Groups: Simple and Delicious. Crowd pleaser. The Cowboy Cookie
Or a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.
If you prefer a recipe book, check out this one from America’s Test Kitchen on Amazon – The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars (Perfect Baking Cookbooks)
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