The Cookie Company – American
The air at The Cookie Company is thick with the intoxicating scent of caramelized sugar and warm vanilla, welcoming visitors into a sugary sanctuary where every batch is baked to golden perfection. From whimsical, candy-studded "Monster" cookies to colossal, celebratory sheets designed for sharing, each treat balances a crisp outer edge with a soft, buttery heart that melts on the tongue. It is a nostalgic haven for the sweet-toothed, offering everything from quick afternoon pick-me-ups to tubs of chilled dough that bring the comforting aroma of a professional bakery into your own home.
138 North 12th Street, Lincoln NE 68508 https://thecookieco.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Cookie Company
Dairy-Free at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger, Seasonal Cutouts and Macadamia Nut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Cutouts, Chocolate Volcano - Gluten Free and Peanut Butter Monster - Gluten Free. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including OD, Ginger and Pumpkin with burnt butter frosting. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pumpkin with burnt butter frosting, Whole Sheet Cookie (16x24 inch) and Even Bigger Cookie (12 inch). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Almond Joy - Gluten Free and Peanut Butter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger, Seasonal Cutouts and Macadamia Nut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 33 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including OD, Ginger and Pumpkin with burnt butter frosting. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Cookie Company
The Cookie Company in Lincoln has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pumpkin with burnt butter frosting, Oatmeal Raisin and Seasonal Cutouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Cookie Company
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Salty | 130.5 g | 65.1 g |
| Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip | 73.3 g | 37 g |
| Pumpkin with burnt butter frosting | 0 g | 18.7 g |
| Peanut Butter | 8.2 g | 18.4 g |
| Banana Nut | 88.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Even Bigger Cookie (12 inch) | 3.2 g | 15.1 g |
| Whole Sheet Cookie (16x24 inch) | 3.2 g | 15.1 g |
| S’mores | 92.9 g | 10 g |
| Gourmet | 27.6 g | 8.6 g |
| E.T. | 41.4 g | 6 g |
| Oatmeal Raisin | 45.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Lemon Oatmeal | 57.5 g | 4.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly cooked appetizers and reasonable prices, guests consistently praise the warm service and cozy atmosphere that defines the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the welcoming ambiance and attentive staff, noting that the high-quality starters and friendly environment make it a standout destination for a relaxed meal.
Menu
Daily Cookies
Our signature 4-inch cookies baked fresh every day.
- Fresh Daily Cookie (4 inch) - $3.5: Baked fresh daily. Available in various flavors at the counter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Daily Cookie - Dozen - $35: 12 fresh 4-inch cookies. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Specialty Sizes & Bulk
Custom sizes and bulk dough for any occasion.
- Medium Cookies - Dozen (3 inch) - $15: The size you would make at home. Call ahead for these. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bigger Cookie (10 inch) - $23: Made fresh to order. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Even Bigger Cookie (12 inch) - $25: Made fresh to order. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Half Sheet Cookie (12x16 inch) - $45: Made fresh to order. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Whole Sheet Cookie (16x24 inch) - $65: Made fresh to order. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Frozen Cookie Dough Tub (2 lbs) - $15: Any flavor we carry. Call ahead for these. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cookie Flavors
Our variety of homemade cookie flavors. Prices listed are for individual 4-inch daily cookies.
- Monster - $3.5: peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips and M&M’s Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sugar - $3.5: sugar cookie with frosting & sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip - $3.5: with semi-sweet chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- OD - $3.5: chocolate cookie with chocolate chips and chocolate frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Snickerdoodle - $3.5: cinnamon and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Banana Nut - $3.5: banana cookie with walnuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Sweet & Salty - $3.5: chocolate chip cookie, pretzels, sea salt caramel chips, ghiradelli chips and sea salt on the top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- S’mores - $3.5: chocolate chip cookie, marshmallow fluff, graham crackers, marshmallows and Ghiradelli chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter - $3.5: peanut butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- E.T. - $3.5: chocolate cookie with peanut butter chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Oatmeal Raisin - $3.5: oatmeal and raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Special - $3.5: peanut butter with chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milk Chocolate Chip - $3.5: with milk chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip - $3.5: peanut butter, oatmeal, and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ginger - $3.5: ginger cookie with icing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Pumpkin with burnt butter frosting - $3.5: seasonal pumpkin cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Volcano - Gluten Free - $3.5: gluten-free chocolate explosion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Lemon Oatmeal - $3.5: with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Oatmeal Scotchie - $3.5: oatmeal cookie with butterscotch chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- M&M - $3.5: cookie with M&M candies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Oatmeal chocolate chip - $3.5: oatmeal and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gourmet - $3.5: chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, no oats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Macadamia Nut - $3.5: with white chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Seasonal Cutouts - $3.5: available seasonally or by order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Peanut Butter Monster - Gluten Free - $3.5: gluten-free version of the monster cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coconut Almond Joy - Gluten Free - $3.5: coconut and almond flavors Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Cookie Company
- Is The Cookie Company dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Cookie Company has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger, Seasonal Cutouts and Macadamia Nut.
- What can I eat at The Cookie Company on a dairy-free diet?
- Ginger, Seasonal Cutouts and Macadamia Nut carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Cookie Company have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ginger and Seasonal Cutouts.
- Is The Cookie Company gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Cookie Company?
- Sweet & Salty, at roughly 65.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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