Philly’s famous cookies just got a little more famous. It’s no secret- when it comes to cookies in Philly, there’s one name locals and tourists never skip. The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company has been chocolate chip royalty since 1978.
Nestled in the heart of Reading Terminal Market (and shipping worldwide), this beloved bakery just landed on the USA Today’s 10Best list of the Best Cookie Shops in America for 2025.
And yes, they earned it the old-fashioned way- by baking love into every single bite.
What makes these cookies famous
The shop first opened its door with a simple mission: bake the best chocolate chip cookie Philadelphia have ever seen. Fast forward to today, and their cookies have built a cult following. Think ooey-gooey centers, crispy edges, and that nostalgic, fresh-from-the-oven taste that transports you straight to childhood.
But they’re not stopping at chocolate chip. The menu now boasts over a dozen flavors, like blueberry muffin, white chocolate cranberry, snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin, and the melt-in-your-mouth toffee pecan.
We love warming up our cookies for a mere 10 seconds for an even mouthwatering experience.
Additionally, every cookie is made with premium ingredients and baked daily, often selling out before closing time.
Yes, they’re that good!
National recognition, hometown love
Ranked No. 9 in the entire country, Famous 4th Street stood tall among small-batch bakeries and family-run cookie shops from coast to coast.
USA Today’s panel of food experts nominated the contenders, and cookie lovers from around the U.S. cast their votes.
Visit Famous 4th Street Cookie Company
If you’re from Philly and haven’t yet tried our hometown cookie, you are missing out.
Grab a box (or a dozen) at their flagship stall in Reading Terminal Market, or order online for delivery straight to your door.
Because in Philly, we don’t just eat cookies –we celebrate them.
🍪 Where: Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107