Best Cookies in Washington DC

"George Washington University students and Foggy Bottom neighbors alike know this cookie counter serves cookies at almost any time of day. Ask for yours while it’s still hot from the oven."

"The gourmet cookie dough from this Georgetown shop is made with with heat treated flour and no eggs, so it’s safe to eat raw."

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"There’s a lot going on amidst the daily hustle and bustle of the city, which means everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you have a major sweet tooth or you’re looking for something light and low-calorie—there’s something for everyone in the nation’s capital. From ice cream to cake to donuts, here are some of the best desserts across Washington, D.C. Bon appetit!"

"Sprinkles offers freshly baked cakes in a variety of flavors. They also offer special cakes such as vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free ones for those on specific diets."

"The Shops at Iverson Mall in Temple Hills, Maryland, is home to a decades-old bakery that’s long known for its chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies. Over the years, it’s gained an enormous following, including devotees who are members of a monthly cookie delivery service."

"Let’s start building our list with a bakery that has made cookies its main focus. In the center of Adams Morgan, one of D.C.’s most lively neighborhoods for nightlife, Insomnia Cookies does its job to near perfection. Specializing in delivering warm and delicious snacks right to the doors of cookie fans, it is most proud of skillfully feeding its customers’ insatiable hunger, even if it hit at the most inappropriate hour."

"Insomnia Cookie, which also delivers, serves up warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies until 4 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday to Wednesday."

"Like Insomnia, Uncle Chip’s is an excellent cookie delivery service online. And all its offerings are super delicious. Chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and everything else on their menu will blow your mind with their flavors tucked about a crispy outside and a chewy inside."

"Whether it’s double-chocolate chip or a classic chocolate chip cookie, Uncle Chip’s is the bakery to buy individual or bulk (dozen or two-dozen count) purchases for an all-out craving."

"On a hillside overlooking the city from across the Potomac River, Arlington National Cemetery is filled with memorials to American history and the men and women who were part of it. Its best-known landmarks are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial depicting the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II. The Welcome Center has maps, information (including the locations of specific graves), exhibits telling the story of Arlington National Cemetery and its monuments."

"Located in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is a few minutes south of Washington, DC, but it’s worth the side trip. You’ve probably heard of it before. It’s one of the oldest and most esteemed military cemeteries in the world."

"After your visit, take the Metro at Gallery Place to Arlington National Cemetery. (You will have to change to the Blue Line at Metro Center)."

"This residence-turned-museum is known as the “Brewmaster’s Castle.” It is a lesser-known building that once housed the world’s oldest brewer, known as Christian Heurich. Heurich is recognized as the city’s most successful brewer. During his life, he was D.C.’s second largest landowner and largest non-governmental employer."

"Once the home of the “world’s oldest brewer,” who ran the Christian Heurich Brewing Company until his death at age 102, this Victorian mansion features a quaint garden, open to the public during lunch hours.Best for:a brown-bag lunch, a break from the 9 to 5. Photo by Valerie Paschall."

"Referred to as the Brewmaster's Castle, the Heurich House in Dupont Circle is known for beer-focused events throughout the year. Every Thursday, it hosts a live “HOME/BREWED” exhibit in the site’s private backyard. View this post on Instagram"

"Even though it’s only a couple of years old, I think of the LINE Hotel as the grand dame of DC’s new wave of design-focused, boutique hotels. The photo below is a PR photo I took for them while the hotel was still very much under construction (they had to remove the scaffolding from the front of the hotel so we could take this shot). The LINE DC endeavors very much to be part of the community."

"Located inside a 110-year old historic church, The LINE puts visitors close to the National Zoo in an area known for its music and nightlife. This hotel offers a stylish, sophisticated stay, though it is located a bit further outside the central action and downtown."

"DC Instagrammers love stopping by the lobby of the Line Hotel with their unique stairway with mirror in the corner. They also have a cute coffee shop in the lobby and occasionally have events on the rooftop. 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009"

"Local Bistro which has a fresh take on ingredients built on seasonal dishes and crafty culinary skills. Egg Benedict and fried chicken sandwich something you should not miss while at Circa. Their patio is now open."

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"Beard Papa's switches up their cream fillings on the regular, so you can always expect a different flavor. If you're looking for a classic Beard Papa's treat, order the Green Tea Cream Puff."