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The Cravory
Categories: Restaurants Food Stands Food Desserts Food Stands, Desserts [Edit]
La Jolla Farmers Market(at Girard St and Genter St)
La Jolla, CA 92037
Neighbourhood: La Jolla
(800) 591-2571
- Hours:
Sun 9 am - 1 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
175 reviews for The Cravory
Review Highlights
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"These cookies are WOW and YUM and OMG." In 135 reviews -
"Ultimate chocolate chip was probably my favorite." In 13 reviews -
"I got chocolate chip, red velvet, and birthday cake." In 42 reviews
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175 reviews in English
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Review from Penny L.
San Diego, CA
5/21/2012
Worth every penny! Love these cookies so much I am thinking of joining the cookie of the month club.
My favorite thus far is the SALTED CARAMEL CREAM - to die for!
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Review from Burrito M.
San Francisco, CA
5/21/2012
Yummy!
These cookies are made with the best ingredients, you can tell. The texture is right on point, thick, chewy and ever so slightly undercooked to retain the gooeyness. I love that they let you sample any and all flavors, they were extremely friendly and accommodating about that. We tried pretty much everything, but my favorites were the peanut butter, oreo cookie, and fig pear oatmeal.
Totally worth the drive to get these cookies fresh, we ordered an assortment of a dozen for 20 bones. They probably taste even more amazing after some toasting in the toaster oven... -
Review from Kelley U.
5/14/2012 5 photos
OMG is all I can say about these cookies. They are not like any cookies I have ever had. Kind of a cross between a cookie and cake. They are good-sized and come in such delicious flavors. After reading Lica N.'s review I knew I needed to order some of these. The flavors are intriguing. Some of them include Birthday Cake, Lavender Rose, Pancakes and Bacon, Salted Caramel Cream, Cadillac Margarita, Lemon Cherry Basil, to name a few.
They had a special assorted mix box for Mother's Day. This box included Red Velvet, Ultimate Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Truffle, Salted Caramel Cream, Mint Chip Ice Cream, Blueberry Muffin, Blackberry Bliss, Birthday Cake, and Lavender Rose. The cookies are heat-sealed in pairs after they come out of the oven to ensure freshness. When they arrived like their website says they were "with a perfectly baked surface and a soft cookie center that melts in your mouth.." The day I got these I had spent one hour on cardio at the gym in the morning, so much for that ;P So delicious and so true to the name of their flavor. I would have to say my absolute favorites I have tried so far are the Blueberry Muffin, Birthday Cake and Chocolate Truffle. The Blueberry Muffin cookies with coffee were just perfect!
If you are lucky enough to live in San Diego, the Cravory sells their cookies at various farmer's markets. If not, you can order them from the website at https://www.thecravory.... You can even customize your own flavors of cookies, picking the ingredients you want to go in them on their website. The owners have talked of hopefully having storefront locations in the future. I am crossing my fingers for that. My next order will definitely have to include the Pancakes and Bacon, which are a favorite of Lica's, and sound like something I would really enjoy.Listed in: Sugar rush
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Review from Kari L.
San Diego, CA
5/8/2012
Oh Cravory cookies, get in my belly. Whenever I'm in the Hillcrest Farmer's Market, I make an automatic bee line to this stand.
I have had many rich cookies in my life, but these are by far the richest and most unique cookies I've ever had. And the best part? Whatever they name the cookie, is what they taste exactly like.
Love these cookies to death, but they're SO fattening! There was a month last year where I was obsessed with the whiskey cookie laden with white chocolate and marshmallow. Yes, my body paid dearly for this sweet addiction. However, I've been told by one of the bakers, they're about 25% less fattening than Mrs. Fields cookies, so it's good to know they don't lacquer the cookies in butter to enhance the flavors.
They're a little pricey for these golden nuggets and the specialty cookies change on a monthly rotation, so freeze them and stock up!! -
Review from Kailey S.
4/22/2012
I will start by saying that I go to farmers markets for samples. I usually don't need to by anything because I get full just from sampling the various foods and produce.
When I get to the cravory tent, I get my wallet out. Every single time. the two dollar price tag per cookie is well worth it.
They get five stars for the wide array of flavors and the delicious, moist, chewy cookie. -
Review from Leonard L.
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Review from Suzy H.
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
We looked for this stand while walking around the market. Heard from Yelp about their cookies so we definitely wanted to try some.
They were very happy to hear how we heard of them from their rave reviews. There were many flavors to choose from, but we stuck with the traditional chocolate chip and the red velvet cookies.
We loved that it tasted so homemade. Chewy, chocolately, and decadent!
Definitely would come back to try their other flavors. Don't miss their stand while at the La Jolla Farmer's Market!! -
Review from Jojo P.
Pasadena, CA
4/12/2012 1 photo
5 stars? Um yessss!!!
Not going to lie... I'm kind of a health fanatic... but god damn! I will break my diet any day for The Cravory! I just had a banana cream nut pie cookie and I literally had an orgasm in my mouth. So good! You guys have no idea.
The Cravory is pretty much like the Godiva slash Coldstone Creamery of cookies. Gourmet goodness with a buncha random ingredients. You can create your own or you can order their unique flavors. The cookies are always baked perfectly, never undercooked nor overcooked... The centers literally melt in your mouth. I don't know how they do it, but it's pretty amazing if you ask me.
Anyway, I think I've only been disappointed with 1 of the flavors so far (blueberry Oreo). Other than that, every other cookie I've had was just heaven. I'm part of the cookie club which is $36.50/dozen per month. Kinda pricey, but so worth it! If you have a sweet tooth, you MUST try The Cravory. -
Review from Lica N.
3/7/2012 4 photos
"C" is for Cookie that's good enough for me!
I'm telling you these cookies will turn you into a cookie monster! Seriously you'll want to shove all those yummy flavors they have in our mouth all at once!
After reading David G's review of the Cravory I had to have some of these cookies quick. So instead of driving down to SD I ordered a box cuz I'm lazy like that. It got here in 2 days http://www.yelp.com/el.... I was ready to break open each bag of cookies and stuff them in my mouth and then I thought maybe I should be nice and bring some into the office so I did. Plus I really didnt need to be eating 24 cookies by myself.
Oh the cookies ~ http://www.yelp.com/bi... Does this not look yuuuuuuummmmmy! They had a his and her box during February and I ordered the "his" box. It came with Nutella ducle leche, Chocolate covered cherried, Salted caramel guinness, Birthday cake, PB chocolate milkshake, Red Velvet, Cocoa Y Vino, Pancakes and Bacon, Ultimate chocolate chip, Chocolate Truffle, Toffee krisp and Ballast point IPA.
All really good but my fave off the bat was the pancake and bacon. Wow can I have this for breakfast everyday! It was a match made in a batter with the sweet and savory doing the nasty! This I did not share and ate both. YUM
The Red Velvet was good too. It had chocolate chips in them and I don't care for chocolate much so it didn't turn out as my fave. The PB choco milkshake was another that I liked. It had a good mix of PB and chocolate. Birthday cake was your classic sugar cookie but had something that tasted like hardened frosting in it. Salted caramel was good as you did get the taste of the guinness in it. My office mates loved the cookies. I cut them up in halves so they were small enough so that you could try more.
Now don't fret if you don't live in SD or don't have any plans to visit SD. You can do what I did and place an order. They ship all over the US and a box of 2 dozen is only $59 and so very well worth it! They don't have a storefront but you can get their cookies at the Farmers Market in La Jolla or at the HIllcrest Farmers Market. If you don't like the flavors they have available you can create your own.
Eyes ~ Which cookie do I eat first!
Nose ~ Is that bacon I smell!
Mouth ~ Yup that sure is bacon! Nom Nom Nom!!!
Tummy ~ Sugar balance restored!Listed in: Baked!, C is for Cookies!
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Review from Allan C.
San Diego, CA
5/7/2012
Had my first Cravery cookies today: the Salted Caramel and Birthday Cake cookies (regular and chocolate). Absolutely no better cookie! Every bite makes you feel like a kid in the candy store! I'll be dreaming of my next visit and this time I'll buy 2 dozen!!
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Review from David G.
2/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Every time I'm at the Hillcrest Farmers Market and pass by the Cravory cookie stand, I stop.
Suddenly, it's as if a magic force has taken usurped my self-control and is drawing me closer. I can't resist the Cravory's power.
Not that I mind, of course. I'm happy to leave my free will at the door and let Cravory cookies be the ones to determine my fate.
What's not to love? Cravory cookies are the finest cookies in San Diego. Period. They leave their competition in the dust. With mouthwatering flavors like birthday cake, pancakes & bacon, chocolate truffle, lemon cherry basil, Oreo milkshake, oatmeal pear fig, and (my personal favorite) rosemary balsamic -- the only conceivable explanation for *not* adoring these cookies would be atrophied taste-buds or something.
Okay okay -- I already know that these cookies are expensive. At $2 a pop, they're an indulgence. Heck, with my big mouth, that boils down to about 50¢ per bite. But it's worth it! For $2, a boring morning walk to the Hillcrest Farmers Market is transformed into a treat that will keep you smiling all day.
p.s. Cravory cookies are fantastic gifts. The Cravory guys usually offer a discount for a bulk cookie purchase, and they'll box 'em up all pretty. Showing up at a soiree with a box of Cravory cookies in tow is a guarantee that you'll be the life of the party.Listed in: Sugar rush
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Review from gigi l.
San Diego, CA
2/22/2012
Word on the street was that these cookies were so good, it'd make paula deen poop her pants.
With a sweet tooth as big as mine, I just had to hunt those babies down! So last Sunday, i traveled to the Hillcrest farmers market in search of these cookies. When I found The Cravory's tent in the back corner of the market, I had to jump on them! I bought, but of course, the red velvet and also the chocolate chip and sampled the island (i think that was the name).
Now, I'm not sure if it was because it was half an hour away from them closing up shop or what, but my cookies were just not as amazing as i had imagined. What was the je ne sais quoi? I could not identify the special appeal. I even heated them up when I got home to see if that was the magic it needed. The heat did help, but i just don't agree with the majority of The Cravory fans.
But before i end this review, I want to clearly express that these cookies were, indeed good, but just not as delish as i had anticipated. And at 2 bucks a pop, i'd have to second think it before giving it another chance. -
Review from Carrie O.
2/21/2012
I tried a cookie from Cravory earlier today, and I am in LOVE.
I had the brownie swirl, and it was dreamy. Could have been a bit more chewy (I like em that way), but it was still ridiculously good. I got my lucky husband a Red Velvet cookie, and he was nice enough to give me a bite... O M G. That is definitely a winner. I love what they did with the red velvet (added in chocolate & white chocolate chips) and the sweetness level was perfect, not too over-the-top (which it easily could have been).
Overall, these cookies are definitely as good as it gets. And they're so worth whatever price. $2 is a small price to pay for a little bite of heaven!
PS: Kudos to Lazy Hummingbird for carrying these delicious treats! I hear they're available at various farmer's markets as well :)Listed in: My San Diego favorites
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Review from Christopher A.
San Jose, CA
2/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Been to The Cravory (La Jolla Farmers Market) twice and I can say there is no middle ground with these cookies.
You either really really like a certain batch, or you are immediately questioning yourself on why you purchased a $2 dollar cookie that is at best mediocre.
Tried many mediocre cookies here but I'm still coming back for their Banana cookie. My friend really likes their Blueberry one as well.
These guys don't mind sampling out their cookies so feel free to ask for as many samples as you need to convince yourself that cookie is the one. -
Review from Rob L.
Avondale, AZ
2/7/2012
Like kissing Jesus.
Best cookie I've had in life is their Chocolate Truffle cookie. Honestly think each one makes you a half-pound heavier and increases your BMI by two points, but it's worth it.
Combinations are great and the one time we had to contact them about ripped seals on two cookie packages, they made it up to us with speed and kindness.
This is absolutely a fun treat for your significant other. My wife prefers Cravory cookies over flowers and most jewelry. And maybe even me... -
Review from Camille B.
San Francisco, CA
2/4/2012
I ordered The Cravory cookies online to be delivered to my siblings in LA. There's a huge selection of flavors available on the website.. both classic and original cookie creations (I'm currently salivating just looking at the pics right now).
I ended up getting 2 dozen (4 flavors) of the chocolate chip, red velvet, oreo milkshake, and bacon and pancakes. The cookies came in a nice box, with the cookies wrapped (2 per package). And as you can tell in the photos, these things are HUGE - not in circumference but they're thick, pretty substantial. (lol)
I asked the sibs to save a few for me, but of course by the time they got to SF, they weren't as fresh. The cookies must be amazing right out of the oven. -
Review from Ann L.
San Diego, CA
3/25/2012
Everytime I go to Farmers Market, whether it's La Jolla Farmer's Market or the Hillcrest one, I alway make sure to stop by The Cravory to buy a cookie. For 2 dollars a piece, you get a super moist, super flavorful, I wish I didn't have to worry about calories cookie. I've tried a few of their flavors and loved them all. To top it all off, there's usually a cute guy working the stand too.
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Review from Craig R.
Updated - 11/9/2011 8 photos
BEST COOKIES EVER!!!!!!!
I have loved these cookies back when the company was still called 410 Degrees
Since I don't live in SD I hardly ever get these amazing treats. Well, the other day The Cravory posted a post on Facebook stating they had baked too many cookies and need to get rid of some. The post stated that the first four people to email them would get a mixed dozen for $30 (shipping included). I jumped on that faster than bear on a picnic basket. Two days later, this is the box that arrived on my door step http://www.yelp.com/bi... and these were the cookies that were inside;
Oreo Milkshake http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Sweet Potato Pie http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Pumpkin Praline http://www.yelp.com/bi...
PB Overload http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Oatmeal Pear Fig http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Blueberry Muffin http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Since there were two cookies of every flavor, my wife and I each got to sample one of each. Every single one of them was moist, chewy and delicious. My favorites were the Oreo Milkshake and the Pumpkin Praline, which was the best pumpkin cookie I've ever had.
I wish I lived closer to SD. If I did I would stop by the Hillcrest Farmers Market every single Sunday and buy a weeks worth of these fabulous cookies.Listed in: Stay Classy San Diego, All things Pumpkin!!
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Review from Jessalyn C.
La Jolla, CA
3/14/2012
This is my absolute favorite stop at the farmer's market. I love bringing anyone that appreciates sweets to this stand. They let you sample bits of cookies they have out so you can purchase wisely and they even have savory flavors!
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Review from Michelle T.
Torrance, CA
9/15/2011 1 photo
I've been to SD twice in the last few months and never got a chance to try these awesome cookies i bookmarked cuz of Craig R's drooly review!
And finally i got to have some after kind buddy Ken C picked some up for me while he visited the SD farmers market. I was so excited to try them!
I got to try Red Velvet, Birthday Cake, Pancake Bacon, Ultimate Chocolate Chip and Salty chocolate.
My favorite was Chocolate chip and salty chocolate! they were filled with goodies and reminded me alot of my love for Isabella Cookies. However, my heart still belongs to Max Brenner in vegas which churns out MY favorite ultimate Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie.Next time i'm definitely getting Mike C's fave Banana Cream Pie Cookie!!!Listed in: perfect cookie search!!!, San Diego!!!
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Review from Andres M.
San Diego, CA
11/30/2011
Okay....So I'm being only slightly biased here. I met Adam and Derek back when they were 410 degrees. They were amazing back then, and they're still amazing now.
I was lucky enough to see these cookies made first-hand and there's NOTHING like having them straight out of the oven. That being said, they ALWAYS make sure the cookies they sell are as fresh as possible at the farmers markets. They have a HUGE assortment of flavors. From delicious sweet cookies like the Birthday Cake, to amazingly creative, savory cookies like the Rosemary Balsamic.
I'm glad to see they're doing so well and I can't wait to hit up the La Jolla Farmer Market to grab some more cookies! -
Review from Marlo L.
WALL STREET, NY
2/18/2012
I first read about the Cravory's cookies on a blog. The bloggers found them in JFK airport and, during my next flight out of there, I was on a mission. I found them, bought every variety they had, and went to town. They were so good, but unfortunately not totally moist b/c they'd been at JFK a while. I contacted the Cravory to tell them about it and (1) they were so apologetic that the cookies were not perfect and (2) they offered me free shipping on a box of a dozen.
I immediately ordered a dozen of their cookies of the month and they were INCREDIBLE. I shared them with people at work and everyone went nuts. Since then I've bought between 1 and 2 dozen every month, and everyone looks forward to trying their new flavors. I am partial to their rosemary balsamic, but the red velvet, oreo milkshake and chocolate truffle are delicious. I am very tempted to order a dozen for myself and just go to town! -
Review from Allison J.
San Diego, CA
9/12/2011 3 photos
These cookies are amazing!
I had been debating since July on ordering from Cravory online since I'm usually busy during their Farmer's Market Days. I went online to see if I placed an order what would s&h and tax be, but I accidentally submitted my order online and I am glad I did! I chose the 2 dozen selection where you can choose 4 types of cookies for $48 ($2/cookie). There was no s&h fees nor was there tax. Got my order relatively fast (ordered Wednesday evening, received on Saturday).
Red Velvet: I normally don't like red velvet, but these were delicious.
Oreo Milkshake: another cookie i would definitely order again!
Banana Creme Pie: these were good but not as impressive as the 2 above
Pancakes & Bacon: this was god; a unique and different type of cookie. I don't know if I would order again because I prefer sweet cookies, but they were also a hit.
Took these to my sister's house on Sunday and cute them into mini pieces and served them during the football game. Every piece was devoured and everyone liked each flavor.
I definitely will be buying from them again. Some people complain $2 is expensive for a cookie, but these are a good sized cookie, better than most cookies I have ever tasted, and fresh made desserts at bakeries nowadays are costing $2-6. I bought some tiny macarons the other day for $2.25/each from a bakery and Cravory cookies are 3x the size, 10x the flavor, and much more deserving of the calorie intake!
(i'm eating an oreo milkshake cookie right now as I write this review!) -
Review from Dayna F.
Northport, NY
2/27/2012
Mind blowingly delicious! Birthday Cake and Oreo Milkshake are my favorites so far. Still have to try Bacon and Eggs and Rosemary and Balsamic. The cravory is enitirely new realm of cookies! Delish!
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Review from Angela K.
8/26/2011
Some of the best cookies I've ever touched my tongue against!!!
OUTRAGEOUSLY AMAZING!! Rich, chunky & addictive!!!
http://www.facebook.co...
Check out their fb to see their signature creations, as well as WHEN & WHERE they are sold! Apparently now they are expanding to PB Farmer's market and potential other locations!! :)
LOVE (in order):
Red Velvet (BETTER THAN THE FREAKING CAKE!!)
Birthday Cake
Island Style (Coconut Espresso)
Oatmeal Pear Fig
PB Overload
Ultimate Choc Chip
Oreo MIlkshake
I'm drooling to try:
Chocolate truffle
Salted Choc Mac
French Toast
Taro
Savory Rosemary Balsamic
Lemon Cherry Basil
Mexican Hot Choc
Goat cheese Pinot Noir
Hot fudge sundae
Candy bar
Apple pie
... and many more!!! mmmm...
A little pricey for a cookie.. but these babies are WELL WORTH IT!!! -
Review from Rachel Q.
Lake Forest, CA
8/16/2011
The name says it all.
My favorite cookies are soft baked and uniquely flavored, so this place was a dream come true. I wanted to buy the whole stall, they looked so good. My favorite hands down has to be blueberry muffin, red velvet, and oreo milkshake. But there are still so many more flavors I would like to try. They are a bit on the pricey side, but I believe in spoiling yourself sometimes :) -
Review from Jay L.
10/9/2011
She's your dreamgirl right? She loves cookies and you want to bedazzle her taste buds with an onslaught of baked goodness such that she will swoon.
You give her a Cravory chocolate chip cookie...but don't tell her where you got it. Make her beg, whine and moan for another taste. Withhold it.
My son, if you wanted her, you got her, since the cookie goodness is crack at the Cravory. Do they actually put crack in? I dunno, perhaps they do, cuz these muthatruckers are good.
It's a quality cookie and $2 is nothing. People pay a ridiculous $4 for a bagel or cupcake that has nothing on the quality of these cookies.
The chocolate is thick, sweet and clings to your tongue...they must use real butter by the truckload since you could lick your fingers the next day and still taste the butter. I love the little saltiness in the mildly crisp outer rim. The center is a fine counterpoint of warm gooeyness.
So string that cookie-ho out and addict her to the Cravory...and hope another guy doesn't come along offer her a Red Velvet...
She'll leave you fo' sho'.
5 stars for the love of your life. -
Review from Loxie G.
La Jolla, CA
10/3/2011
My favorite suggestion for a gift from the heart- Their Custom Cookie Option.
Pick out your sweethearts favorite sweets and send them a dozen custom cookies! You will never send a bouquet of flowers again!
I love these cookies! And the Cravory team! -
Review from Chris G.
Pine Brook, NJ
3/24/2012
It's really annoying to me that people keep complaining about the high price of these cookies. A mere $2 for a cookie is not much considering the amounts of super expensive luxurious chocolate they use. There is no way they could charge less and stay in business and keep the quality at that level. Go buy all the ingredients they use and do the math.
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Review from Annie D.
6/30/2011
I really wanted to love these cookies, but I actually had some a tad bit better.
The cookies are moist, soft and chewy. The flavors were good. It's a 3.5 star cookie, I can't say 4 cause I wouldn't drive back to SD just for the cookies, I did drive here just to try them though! -
Review from Cindy L.
Providence, RI
12/26/2011
Overpriced for cookies, but what the heck, the taro cookies were amazing. They're soft, almost too doughy, but really good nonetheless. Because they have so many different kinds of cookies, I suggest asking for samples before ordering. They're usually nice about it and will usually give you a nice portion so you don't feel as bad when paying 3 bucks for a small cookie.
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Review from Tim H.
5/10/2011
Had two cookies...
The All Nighter: One of the most decadent cookies that I have ever tried. A nice hint of espresso spice, chocolate and white chocolate. Cooked perfectly. Utterly soft and perfectly chewy. :orgasm:
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Pancakes and Bacon: HOLY FUCKING, SHIT, FUCK! I like sweets and I like meats, this has to be hands down the best fucking cookie that I have ever had. Tastes just like pancakes and bacon in the form of the perfect cookie. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that I can't just IV this ish into my veins. :jizz in my pants, literally, I almost did:
Seriously considering putting in an order online. A little on the expensive side for cookies, yes. Worth every penny, yes. Worth one of my testicles, yes.Listed in: Desserts
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Review from Gretchen K.
San Diego, CA
5/31/2011
I had heard about The Cravory on the local news when they interviewed the founder. My dad didn't believe the report when they mentioned that The Cravory had over 900 different varieties of cookies since it didn't seem possible. Nevertheless, I paid their booth at the La Jolla Farmer's Market a visit, curious to try the cookies.
I liked that they offered samples of every single cookie they are selling that day when you walk up. The cookies are also baked fresh every day, guaranteeing a good cookie you can enjoy. I purchased a dozen which included several Red Velvets, Ultimate Chocolate Chips, and a Taro or two. The latter cookie was quite surprising as it was slightly sweet but well balanced.
The cookies are moist and flavorful and the flavor choices are endless. My personal favorite is the Red Velvet which I hope to take and make an ice cream sandwich out of this summer.
Service that day was friendly and polite. I believe it was the owner who was manning the booth that day and he seemed proud of what he has accomplished. And it didn't hurt that he was cute.
Will definitely be doing business again.Listed in: Food and Drink
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Review from Denver M.
San Diego, CA
7/4/2011
I've been meaning to go to the La Jolla Farmer's Market for ages just to try these cookies. Honestly, The Cravory was probably the main reason for going to the market but I found the market to be really cool. Got my munch on at several of the booths.
I got a dozen cookies (kinda pricey at $2 a cookie but then again I'm a guy who buy $1.75/ea macarons). I got 6 different flavors (Red Velvet, Fireworks, Banana Creme, Caramel Vanilla Latte, Pancake and Bacon, Oreo Milkshake, and another I don't remember). Each cookie was moist and decadent. My favorites were Caramel Vanilla Latte and Fireworks. There are samples to try and they mix up the flavors each week and have a Cookie of the Month. -
Review from Laura M.
5/15/2011
This is my second review for cookies in two days. I'm planning my wedding, so I guess I'm stress-eating, and cookies are footing the bill nicely.
I've had these cookies at the Hillcrest Farmer's Market several times. Usually, I'm a cookie purist--chocolate chip and nothing else. Today, I tried the red velvet (yum) and the bacon and pancakes (the jury's still out on this one).
I think the bacon and pancakes cookie is the perfect example of "too much of a good thing." The cookie itself is maple syrup-y to the taste, with bacon bits strewn throughout. I've had actual bacon pancakes before, and they were delicious, but I'm not altogether convinced that they translated (for me) into a successful cookie. The finish is that of bacon grease--I grew up with a Southern mom cooking Southern food, so bacon grease is something I'm very familiar with!
All the cookies, whichever the flavor, are moist and perfectly chewy, and pretty big! One will probably suit you just fine...that is, unless you're planning a wedding and need the extra calories as a means of fighting stress. My ultimate favorite flavor so far is, hands-down, the "Everything But The..." which has, well, everything but the ________.
They feature different cookie flavors each week--next week, I'm going to be brave enough to try the goat cheese and pinot noir. I like goat cheese and I like pinot noir, so...we shall see!
In the meantime, I'm loving every last morsel of today's haul. Delish!Listed in: The Heez, C'est Magnifique!, Things to do before saying "I…
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Review from Hetty W.
7/25/2011
Not quite sure what the hype is all about--they're good cookies, but definitely not worth $2! Props for some of their more interesting flavor combinations, but I wasn't too impressed with the "all-star" red velvet cookie. It was overstuffed with white and semisweet chocolate chips which I thought overpowered the subtle red velvet flavor that should've stood out more! The milkshake cookie was moist and chewy and I liked the marshmallow inside, but again, not sure it's really worth 2bucks.
I'm not sure I'd go back just for the cookies--maybe if I pass by again and see another funky flavor.
Be sure to stop by earlier in the morning if you want to sample from their full selection of flavors, it looks like they start to run out of some by noon! -
Review from Katherine S.
La Jolla, CA
6/27/2011
These cookies are AMAZING! Came here at the Hillcrest Farmers market over the weekend, and the guy working was so nice and helpful with all the crazy flavors they have :) He gave us samples of everything we wanted to try, which was really helpful for figuring out what we wanted.
We ended up with 6 cookies: Red Velvet, Tiramasu, Blueberry Muffin, Chocolate truffle, Mexican chocolate, and taro. Thus far we've tried the Red Velvet and Chocolate truffle, and they were so so good! Perfect for people who have a chocolate obsession like I do :)
-1 star for being pricey (2$ per cookie), or $11 for 6 cookies--but I'l absolutely go back next time I'm at the market.
NOTE: Their "chocolate covered grasshopper" is ACTUAL GRASSHOPPER!! I thought it was the mint cookie, so I almost got it, but luckily my Fiance stopped me before I did. Almost a DISASTER! -
Review from Mel B.
3/17/2011
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Cookie lovers beware. These aren't your Nestle Toll house cookies. They're so much more.
I ordered online using my groupon or daily save coupon hearing all the good things about this company at the Farmers Markets. Now, I'm seriously sorry that I did because I'm craving some super soft, super dense, super moist cookies from the Cravory.
This order consisted of half a dozen each of Red Velvet, Gone Bananas, Birthday Cake, and Pancakes and Bacon.
Red Velvet was by far my favorite. It's loaded with white and dark chocolate chips and a cream cheese swirl. The dough isn't too sweet, so it matches well with all the chocolate chips in it. 10 secs in the microwave and it's heaven in your mouth! (Dirty minds unite!)
The pancakes and bacon was a definite surprise. I didn't like it as much, but I've got a serious sweet tooth and the cookie itself is more on the savory side. My hb loved these, so they were a hit nonetheless.
Birthday cookie was a hit with my son, and who wouldn't love a cookie with sprinkles.
Gone bananas...eh. Not my fav.
So, considering it'll cost you a pretty penny to have these bad boys shipped to your house, it's definitely worth going to the market and grabbing a dozen or 2. -
Review from Tiffany H.
San Diego, CA
6/13/2011 1 photo
So I realize everyone gives this place such high marks, but I just can't figure it out. $2 for a thick, undercooked cookie??? I mean the cookies themselves weren't bad, they tasted ok. That would have given them 3 stars, but with a price tag of $2 a cookie, I expected something much better, they just weren't worth it.
At first I thought maybe I got a cookie from a bad batch or maybe just the wrong flavored cookie. But I got 6 different flavored cookies, that all just tasted ok. The one I liked most was the birthday cake cookie and even that I wouldn't get again for $2. These cookies are just way overpriced. Such a disappointment. -
Review from Denise C.
San Diego, CA
8/29/2011
Zomg cookies! I grabbed some of these today at City Fest and almost swooned. The texture is soft, and they're so fresh and full of yummy flavors. I had an Oreo cookie, a chocolate truffle one, an the birthday cake cookie. (Don't judge. I like cookies) and can recommend all of them.
I will be dreaming of cookies tonight...
