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Insomnia Cookies

3.5(246 reviews)$Cafe
🕑 15 to 30 minutes👶 Best for all ages, from toddlers to teens. Little ones get excited choosing their own warm cookie, while older kids and teens love the ability to customize cookie ice cream sandwiches and the late-night hours that make them feel grown up.

About

Insomnia Cookies is a dessert lover's paradise where families can indulge in warm, freshly baked cookies, ice cream, and other sweet treats in a casual, kid-friendly setting. Located near Birmingham's Southside, this popular spot is perfect for a post-dinner treat, an afternoon snack break, or celebrating small victories with the kids.

Highlights

  • Warm, freshly baked cookies in classic flavors like chocolate chunk, snickerdoodle, and double chocolate mint
  • Build your own cookie ice cream sandwiches with multiple cookie and ice cream flavor options
  • Cookie delivery service for late-night hotel room treats
  • Simple, quick counter service that works well with kids
  • Affordable prices perfect for treating multiple kids without breaking the budget

Pro Tips

  1. 1.Order ahead through their app or website for quick pickup, especially helpful when traveling with hungry, impatient kids.
  2. 2.Try the cookie ice cream sandwich and let kids pick their own cookie and ice cream flavor combinations for a fun, interactive treat.
  3. 3.Visit during weekday afternoons to avoid the late-night college crowd since they're near UAB campus.
  4. 4.Ask about their delivery service if you're staying nearby, they deliver warm cookies right to your hotel or rental, perfect for movie nights with the family.
  5. 5.The cookies come out warm from the oven throughout the day, so ask staff when the next batch is ready for the ultimate fresh cookie experience.

Best Time to Visit

Weekday afternoons between 2pm and 5pm offer the quietest experience for families. Avoid late evenings on weekends when college students flock here. Any time of year works, but post-meal treat runs around 7pm on weeknights strike a nice balance.

What to Know

Very affordable with most cookies under $3 each and basic ice cream treats under $8. Street parking is available on 11th Avenue South, and the casual counter-service setup makes it easy for families to order quickly and enjoy treats at small tables or take them to go.

Seasonal Notes

Open year round with no seasonal closures. They often feature limited-time seasonal cookie flavors around holidays like pumpkin during fall and peppermint during winter, which kids enjoy trying.