The Baked Bear — Restaurant in McAllen

If you’re even remotely a fan of ice cream sandwiches, prepare to be blown away by The Baked Bear in McAllen. This place isn't just a dessert stop; it’s a destination—a magical journey into the world of custom, freshly baked cookies and perfectly crafted ice cream.

Let’s talk cookies. Perfectly gooey on the inside, with that slight crisp on the edges that every cookie lover craves. Pick your ice cream. With a generous selection of rich, creamy flavors to choose from, you’re set for a treat that’s not just an ice cream sandwich—it’s the ice cream sandwich. Throw in some toppings. The Baked Bear makes it easy to build your own custom dessert masterpiece that will have you coming back again and again.

The staff? Exceptionally friendly, always smiling, and eager to guide you through the ordering process with enthusiasm. The vibe of the shop is casual, inviting, and full of good energy, making it a perfect spot for a sweet treat after a long day or to celebrate a special occasion.

Overall, The Baked Bear has raised the bar for dessert in McAllen. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to savor your ice cream sandwich, it’s an experience worth savoring. Don’t just take my word for it—stop by and taste for yourself. Your taste buds...

This is just soley based on their regular chocolate chip and nutella cookie. I haven't tried the other flavors or ice cream sandwiches. Nutella: surprisingly bland overall. I didn't get a hint of nutella or any other flavor maybe some salt. At first I wondered if I got the correct cookie. It seems they mix nutella into the dough which you lose a lot of that hazelnut flavor that nutella is known for. Would've been better if they did stuffed. 1/5. Chocolate Chip: Just your standard cookie nothing noteworthy. A little on the bitter side though. They must use bittersweet or dark chocolate. Very thin, but soft and chewy which at least it had that going for it. 2/5. If I were them, I'd stick to only ice cream sandwiches. The cookies are going to hurt their reputation. If you want the best chocolate chip cookies, look up softn.chewy on inst. He's based out of Edinburg, Tx. Small home baker. Best cookies in the rgv in my opinion and definitely worth the price. He does farmers markets and takes regular orders too. Hope he opens up his own shop in the future 🙏 Overall I think this place will be like any other new dessert joint. Trendy and hype at first,...

This place is phenomenal! Upon walking in, the menu is self explanatory and the shelve of cookies on display show you exactly what you’re looking to get. They even have a sign with seasonal flavors, cookie of the month as well as suggested combinations for the indecisive.

We opted for the gooey butter cookie, Cookie Monster cookies paired with cookie butter and bear batter ice cream. You’re given the choice to warm up the cookies too, which makes them exquisite, soft, and taste freshly baked without melting the ice cream. The cookies were delicious, pretty sweet, but I have a massive sweet tooth so they were perfect. The cookie butter ice cream was rich and the bear batter is a perfect choice for their signature flavor. The ice cream is rich, flavorful, and well worth the cost for its decadence.

The staff was friendly and had a well executed flow of how they operated, despite being open for a short period of time. Props to the owners/managers. Seats were a little limited, with how busy it was, but it didn’t deter some customers. The perfect treat and can’t wait to try other flavors and...