Ali's Cookies - Emory

"A hard-to-please Martha Stewart would nod her approval of this one. Ali’s Cookies (with three metro locations) makes the quintessential chocolate chip cookie. Full stop. The outer edges are slightly crispy and then give way to a gooey, soft center with a nicely balanced chocolate chip-to-cookie ratio. One bite is a nostalgic rush back to the times when a cookie could soothe even the worst skinned-knee day of your childhood." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder

"The sugary scent of cookies baked from scratch greets you at the door of Ali's Cookies in Emory Village. If you just want to dip a toe in, any cookie will do fine, but if you're going for broke, try an icing shooter. Yes, that's really on the menu. Additionally, the award for best alternative use of a waffle iron goes to the waffled chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of ice cream. Delish!" - Liz Shinn & Mike Rivera

"With regular, gluten-free, and vegan options, almost everyone can get in on the sweet treat action at this Atlanta-based kosher cookie company, which has three metro locations. They have at least 15 different cookie flavors (our faves are the red velvet and snickerdoodle), and their melt-in-your-mouth softness will have you questioning why you’ve ever f*cked with the Kroger bakery. And when you really want to load up on dessert, order the ice cream sandwich and pick your own cookie and ice cream flavors—it’s the most efficient way to try it all. Indoor tables are covered in kraft paper with a basket of crayons if you're trying to keep kids occupied while you reach for the last cookie. " - juli horsford

"With at least 15 different cookie flavors, Ali’s Cookies in Emory Village, Perimeter, and Cobb has you covered when the cravings for a sweet treat hit. Plus, a variety of gluten-free and vegan options ensures that everyone can get into the action. We’re partial to the red velvet or snickerdoodle, but all of their moist, chewy cookies could take home a blue ribbon. And for those who need to level up on dessert, any cookie can be made into an ice cream sandwich. " - nina reeder, juli horsford

"With regular, gluten-free, and vegan options, almost everyone can get in on the sweet treat action at this Atlanta-based kosher cookie company, which has three metro locations. They have at least 15 different cookie flavors (our faves are the red velvet and snickerdoodle), and their melt-in-your-mouth softness will have you questioning why you’ve ever f*cked with the Kroger bakery. And when you really want to load up on dessert, order the ice cream sandwich and pick your own cookie and ice cream flavors—it’s the most efficient way to try it all. Indoor tables are covered in kraft paper with a basket of crayons if you're trying to keep kids occupied while you reach for the last cookie. photo credit: Amy Sinclair" - Juli Horsford