Seven Corpus Christi bakeries and their signature cookies

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
·3 min read

Our parents would always tell us we couldn't eat cookies before dinner, but that was then and this is now.

A nice homemade cookie really hits the spot during your lunch hour, while you're out running errands or on your way home from dropping off the kids at school.

The Caller-Times visited seven of the best local bakeries in Corpus Christi and asked them each what their signature cookie is.

So, if you're craving a classic chocolate chip cookie or German gingerbread cookie, be sure to check out these tasty shops.

Bien Mérité: Macaron

1336 S. Staples St.

Kenedy Moore, an employee at Bien Mérité, holds a box full of macarons at the local French bakery Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The flavors include strawberry, honey almond, lavender, blueberry, pistachio, vanilla and chocolate.
Kenedy Moore, an employee at Bien Mérité, holds a box full of macarons at the local French bakery Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The flavors include strawberry, honey almond, lavender, blueberry, pistachio, vanilla and chocolate.

The local French bakery's signature cookie is its macaron. They come in various flavors including honey almond and pistachio, with a pumpkin spice flavor arriving soon.

Aside from cookies, Bien Mérité also serves French pastries, sandwiches, pesto pasta and vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Contact: bienmerite.com

Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Central Kitchen: Chocolate chip cookie

320 Lomax St.

Two chocolate chip cookies rest on a plate at Central Kitchen Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. The cookie is topped with sea salt to balance the rich dark chocolate chips.
Two chocolate chip cookies rest on a plate at Central Kitchen Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. The cookie is topped with sea salt to balance the rich dark chocolate chips.

Central Kitchen uses a higher-grade chocolate when making its chocolate chip cookie, which makes it taste more rich. By adding sea salt on top, it helps balance the flavor for this classic dessert.

Since opening in February 2023, the downtown bakery will soon bring in seasonal cookies for autumn and winter for its first holiday season.

Contact: centralkitchencc.com

Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily

Cookie + Crumb: Salty Boi

1220 Airline Road

Several salty bois sit on a cake stand at Cookie + Crumb Friday, Aug. 25. The cookie bar is made out of chocolate chip cookies and has caramel in the middle with sea salt on top.
Several salty bois sit on a cake stand at Cookie + Crumb Friday, Aug. 25. The cookie bar is made out of chocolate chip cookies and has caramel in the middle with sea salt on top.

Formerly Hamlin Bakery, Cookie + Crumb renamed itself and moved to The Promenade Plaza off Airline and McArdle roads.

It's signature cookie is a cookie bar called a Salty Boi. It is made out of chocolate chip cookies with a slab of caramel in the middle and sea salt on top.

Contact: facebook.com/CookieAndCrumbBakeshop

Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

JB's German Restaurant & Bakery: German gingerbread cookie

4141 S. Staples St.

German gingerbread cookies are displayed on a plate at JB's German Restaurant & Bakery Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The cookie contain raisins, rum, almonds and honey.
German gingerbread cookies are displayed on a plate at JB's German Restaurant & Bakery Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The cookie contain raisins, rum, almonds and honey.

Originally located on North Padre Island since 2011, JB's German Restaurant & Bakery moved into Corpus Christi in 2021 and continues to provide delicious German dishes.

Its German gingerbread cookie, which is contains raisins, rum and almonds, is a tasty treat to grab before leaving. JB's also has the cookie packaged up if you want more than one.

Contact: jbsgermanbakery.com

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

Pretty One Cake Co.: Giant Gourmet

6702 S. Staples St.

A giant gourmet cookie sits on a table at Pretty One Cake Co. Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. It's a chocolate chip cookie mixed with pecans and drizzled in chocolate.
A giant gourmet cookie sits on a table at Pretty One Cake Co. Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. It's a chocolate chip cookie mixed with pecans and drizzled in chocolate.

This local bakery initially opened in Annaville in 2017 before relocating to Corpus Christi's ever-growing Southside. Along with cookies, the shop also serves brownies, cakes, cupcakes and Hispanic sweets including marranitos and conchas.

Pretty One Cake Co.'s signature cookie is its Giant Gourmet, which is a chocolate chip cookie mashed with pecans and drizzled in chocolate.

Contact: pretty1cakeco.com

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Sugarbaker's: Cowboy Cookie

2766 Santa Fe St.

A plate of cowboy cookies are on display at Sugarbaker's Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The cookies contain oatmeal, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and are drizzled with chocolate and topped with sea salt.
A plate of cowboy cookies are on display at Sugarbaker's Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The cookies contain oatmeal, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and are drizzled with chocolate and topped with sea salt.

Sugarbaker's baker came up with its signature sweet, the Cowboy Cookie. It includes oatmeal, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and is topped with sea salt and a chocolate drizzle.

If you're unable to visit the bakery, you can swing by Roasted Coffee Shop, Texas Coffee Bar or Hemispheres Cafe to find the cookie there.

Contact: sugarbakerscc.com

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Yolanda's Specialty Cakes: Thumbprint cookies

2033 Airline Road

Thumbprint cookies are displayed on table at Yolanda's Speciality Cakes Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The small cookies are sugar with colored icing.
Thumbprint cookies are displayed on table at Yolanda's Speciality Cakes Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The small cookies are sugar with colored icing.

Since opening in 1995, Yolanda's has made a name for themselves in Corpus Christi as one of the best local bakeries.

Aside from specialty cakes, the bakery also specializes in cupcakes and cookies. Its signature cookie is a thumbprint cookie, which is a small sugar cookie with colored icing.

Contact: yolandascakescc.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday

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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva.

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