Baking Betty's — Restaurant in Saint Paul

I debated leaving this review, but I think others might feel the same. I’m giving 4 stars because I don’t want to tank the overall rating but honestly, that doesn't reflect my personal experience or that of my friends.

Charging $5 for a single cookie just feels... off. Even accounting for overhead, the actual cost to make one cookie is way* less than $5. That kind of markup feels excessive- especially right now, when so many of us are being nickel-and-dimed from every direction.

I was genuinely excited to have a cookie shop nearby to satisfy those “I just want one good chocolate chip cookie” cravings. But at $5 each, the cookie would need to be exceptional. Instead, it tasted more like something factory-made than homemade, and my friends and I even wondered if they’re baked in-house at all. Disappointing, to say the least. A more reasonable price could turn this place into a local gem. Right now, it just feels like a missed...

My favorite local bakery in Minnesota! While this location is new to them (formerly at the mall of America), it’s a great gem!

Incredible service, friendly and warm from the owner and her adorable parents! Cute and warm decor. Free street parking.

And now for the important part- the cookies! Every cookie I have ever had (and I’ve been a faithful patron for years) is delicious! Some of my favorites include: Reese’s peanut butter cup, puppy cow, buckeye, Nutella, S’mores stuffed and pecan pie. But it doesn’t matter what you get, it’s the best....

This is our favorite cookie place. They have the best chocolate chip cookies and I am like a crazy cookie person. Ive had A LOT of cookies but these guys win hands down. The only cookies that are ever better are my own sometimes (cuz who doesnt like warm cookies straight out of the oven)

It is over an hour drive for us to get to Baking Betty's so we don't go nearly as much as we would like but we specifically do a make a point to find something in the area to do just so we can get cookies. They are...