So, I've been a fan of cookies on the menu for some time now. I first took notice of just how perfect dessert cookies were after lunch years ago at Michael's on 55th St. in Manhattan. They served a plate of bite-sized cookies that satisfied just about every little sweet craving. I hope it's still on the menu there.
After my first visit to Michael's, I started paying attention to dessert menus, looking for a plate of cookies. It is not as widespread an item as I'd like it to be. I was excited to find a cookie plate in a newly opened restaurant in my home town, but it went away pretty quickly and I was told it was difficult to estimate the demand in order to have fresh cookies to serve every day. I'm sure there's something to that. I'd like to understand the work and planning that go into getting a cookie plate on the menu.
I pulled some cookie photos to share.
A lovely little shortbread cookie with lemon cream filling.
Cookies with caramel and their perfect partner, a cup of coffee.
A little plate of biscotti at Zuni Cafe, San Francisco.
Cookies beautifully presented at a vegan place in San Francisco.
So, what are your favorite restaurants with cookies on the menu? When was the last time you put out a plate of cookies for dessert? What is your favorite cookie?
