I was very excited to get these today. They were brought all the way to Huntington, WV! As soon as I saw chocolate chip I knew what I was getting. Appearance is very nice and smelled great...however....texture wise....well I felt the cookies were way undercooked. it was crisp around the edge but as I bit into it...very doughy. I am a texture person, so This was a no for me. I tried an Oreo like fudge one and it tasted good but I couldn't finish it solely based on it being doughy. I personally like crisper cookies. Soft is fine but not this. There were several flavors and they tasted good...I did taste them all...but I didn't eat them. Overall taste wise...I would rate a 4.2 but texture 1.5 and appearance 3. Everyone likes different things....I would say try them at least once and decide for yourselves.
Mar 14 · Rebecca GardnerLion Cub's Cookies- Grandview
1261 Grandview Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212, USA
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Essential details
- Address
- 1261 Grandview Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212, USA
- Phone
- (614) 947-0038
- Website
- Visit official site
- Rating signal
- 4.0 from 1,028 recorded reviews
Listed operating hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
About and visit notes
For sweet-craving residents of Central Ohio, particularly those in the Columbus and Grandview Heights areas, Lion Cub's Cookies stands out as a premier destination for elevated, gourmet desserts. Located right on the bustling Grandview Avenue, this local "small business" has carved out a fierce reputation for baking some of the "BEST cookies" in the city, an accolade supported by their loyal customer base since their start as a successful pop-up. Unlike typical cookie shops, Lion Cub's specializes in truly decadent, king-size creations and their signature Brookie Bombs, delivering an indulgent experience that has Ohioans coming back again and again.
The core of the Lion Cub's experience is the commitment to baking truly fresh cookies with a delightful textural contrast: a slight crunch on the outside giving way to a warm, "ooey-gooey center" bursting with flavor. This precise texture is a key feature, so much so that customers gladly travel over half an hour, noting the cookies are "still super soft and decently warm" even after a long drive home. A testament to their quality is the ability to microwave them hours later for a fresh-out-of-the-oven meltiness—a critical detail for Ohioans stocking up for later.
The menu at the Grandview location is a masterpiece of cookie innovation, boasting an incredible variety of over 80 flavors in rotation. While the classic Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle are always available, the shop constantly delights with imaginative, seasonal, and nostalgic creations. Local favorites that capture Ohio's tastes include the rich Gooey Buckeye, the comforting Puppy Chow, and unique offerings like Frosted Animal Cracker and Emmett's Banana Bread. They offer two main sizes: the indulgent King-Size Cookies, perfect for sharing, and the Cub-Size Cookies, ideal for sampling several flavors or smaller portions.
Their must-try specialty is the Brookie Bomb, an innovative fusion of a chewy, fudgy brownie base with a soft, sweet cookie top, creating a dual-layered dessert that is truly unique to the area. Flavors like the Cookies 'N Cream Ft. Reese's Pieces or the Buckeye Brookie Bomb take this hybrid concept to decadent new heights, cementing Lion Cub's reputation for creativity. While one reviewer mentioned a personal preference for a crisper texture and found some cookies too "doughy" for their liking, they still rated the overall taste highly (4.2/5.0), proving that the flavor profiles are undeniably delicious. This emphasizes the need for a "try them at least once" approach to appreciate the shop's signature soft, warm style.
Beyond the cookies themselves, Lion Cub's has cultivated a reputation for being an integral part of the Grandview Heights community, offering services for every need from a "Quick visit" for a single cookie to full catering for local events, weddings, and parties. The ease of ordering, friendly staff, and commitment to fresh baking make it a consistently high-rated and recommended small business in the Central Ohio dessert scene.
Lion Cub's Cookies - Grandview is a distinguished, locally-owned cookie shop that has become an iconic fixture in Grandview Heights, Ohio. Starting as a successful pop-up, it quickly grew into a permanent storefront at 1261 Grandview Ave, known for its dedication to baking fresh, truly gigantic, and flavor-packed cookies daily. The business operates with the mission of delivering a superior dessert experience, highlighted by its signature 'King-Size Cookies' and innovative 'Brookie Bombs.' The shop maintains a constant rotation of over 80 unique and nostalgic flavors, ensuring that the local Ohio customer always has something new and exciting to try, while five staple flavors guarantee perennial favorites are available. Lion Cub's offers a full-service dessert experience, including dine-in, takeout, local delivery, and catering, making it the perfect choice for an individual treat or a major celebration across the Central Ohio area.
The brand prides itself on using quality ingredients to create a distinct, soft-baked texture—a crispy edge yielding to an exceptionally warm, gooey, and flavorful center, best enjoyed warm. The shop is more than just a place for dessert; it’s a welcoming, LGBTQ+ friendly small business focused on community connection and providing a moment of pure, sweet indulgence.
Lion Cub's Cookies- Grandview is conveniently situated in the vibrant, highly walkable neighborhood of Grandview Heights in Columbus, making it an accessible sweet spot for the entire Central Ohio community.
Address: 1261 Grandview Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212, USA
The location ensures accessibility and convenience through the following features:
- Wheelchair Accessibility: The premises feature a "Wheelchair accessible entrance" and a "Wheelchair accessible parking lot," catering to all visitors.
- Quick Access: Located on a major avenue, it is classified for a "Quick visit," perfect for grabbing dessert or a snack on the go.
- Payment Options: Accepting modern payment methods including "Credit cards," "Debit cards," and "NFC mobile payments," ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction.
- Dine-In Capability: Unlike many cookie-focused bakeries, this location offers a "Dine-in" option, allowing patrons to savor their treats fresh out of the oven.
Lion Cub's Cookies - Grandview provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to modern customer needs across the Ohio region:
- In-Store Shopping and Dine-in: Customers can enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, select their cookies, and enjoy them immediately on-site.
- Takeout and Delivery: Offering the full menu for quick pickup or convenient delivery, ensuring fresh cookies reach customers' doorsteps across the local area.
- Cookie Packs: Available in convenient "4-Cookies," "8-Cookies," and "12-Cookies" packs for the Cub-Size, and specialized King-Size packs, ideal for small groups, families, or office treats.
- Onsite and Catering Services: Providing large orders and catering for events like weddings and parties, with easy online ordering and pickup processes for a stress-free experience.
- Custom Buttercream Frostings: Offering a selection of small and large side frostings, such as Chocolate Buttercream, Peanut Butter Buttercream, and Marshmallow Fluff Buttercream, to enhance the cookie experience.
- Beverage Options: Complementing the sweet treats with options like Milk (2% - Half Pint) and local Destination Blend Cold Brew Coffee.
The unique features that distinguish Lion Cub's Cookies - Grandview within the competitive Ohio dessert market include:
- The Signature Brookie Bomb: An innovative, indulgent fusion of a fudgy brownie and a cookie, available in spectacular flavors like Cookies 'N Cream Ft. Reese's Pieces and the Buckeye Brookie Bomb.
- King-Size Cookies: Exceptionally large, thick, and perfectly baked cookies designed for maximum flavor and an impressive presentation, with a famous soft, gooey interior.
- Extensive Rotating Menu: With over 80 rotating flavors, including five staples (Chocolate Chip, Cookies 'N Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Rainbow Iced Sugar, and Snickerdoodle), there is always a new or seasonal flavor to discover.
- Nostalgic and Local Flavors: Featuring customer favorites like the Puppy Chow cookie, the Gooey Buckeye, and collaborations like the Stauf's Coffee cookie, celebrating local Ohio flavors.
- Freshest Possible Product: A commitment to only serving cookies that are "truly fresh," often still warm from the oven, providing an unbeatable texture and aroma.
- Community and Inclusivity: Recognized as an LGBTQ+ friendly establishment and an active community supporter, making it a welcoming place for everyone.
To plan a visit, place a delivery order, or inquire about catering services for your next Central Ohio event, please use the following contact details for the Grandview Heights location.
Address: 1261 Grandview Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212, USA
Phone: (614) 947-0038
Lion Cub's Cookies - Grandview is the undisputed choice for Ohioans seeking a truly decadent, innovative, and memorable cookie experience. What is worth choosing here is the guarantee of a freshly baked, generously sized dessert that expertly balances a crisp exterior with a warm, gooey interior—a quality that customers rave about and even note can be revived at home in the microwave. The menu's incredible depth, featuring everything from the unique Brookie Bombs to seasonal specials and nostalgic favorites like Puppy Chow, means that this is a destination for ongoing exploration, not just a one-time visit.
Choosing Lion Cub's means supporting a passionate, highly rated local "small business" that prioritizes both quality and customer convenience through extensive delivery and catering options. For a wedding dessert table, a weekend treat, or a quick midday indulgence, the unparalleled flavor creativity and the commitment to serving the "BEST cookies in the city" make Lion Cub's Cookies the ultimate, gooey, and irresistible choice in Central Ohio.
Services and accessibility
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From the business
- Small business
Service options
- Delivery
- In-store shopping
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Dining options
- Dessert
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
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Reviews and recurring themes
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The BEST cookies. I’ve had similar type cookies at a different place and they are only decent when fresh out of the oven. You definitely can’t microwave them and then eat them. But these? AMAZING semi-fresh (35 minute drive home- but we’re still super soft and decently warm!) and hours later after put in the microwave to get a little warmth. I can’t imagine what they are like fresh out of the oven! Definitely try these out! I tried the Cookies ‘N Cream & the Maple Iced Sugar one and both were delicious- can’t wait to try the others! So glad we came across this place by accident!
Sep 13 · Taylor ListebargerOkay worth all of the hype! The cookies are the perfect size to eat and not feel guilty about eating it all. The four we got here are chocolate peanut butter (our ranking #4), puppy chow (ranked #3), french toast- soo good and limited time (ranked #2), and fruity cereal milk (our #1). They were slightly doughy and still warm and had a nice crunch on the bottom. I personally love a slightly doughy cookie so these were great for me.
Aug 2 · Jamie ValdezThese are the best cookies you will ever have. These cookies are so good I acknowledged them in my dissertation. I was a graduate student at Ohio State and these cookies quickly became my weekly obsession. Every week for almost 3 years I got a cookie and tried every new flavor I could!Thus, I present to you, my final ranking of their cookies:AMAZING:Brambleberry CrispFrosted Animal Cracker CookieLucky LionPB&JApple CheesecakePeanut Butter CupBlueberry PancakeCinnamon Toast CrunchTexas SheetcakeABOVE AVERAGE:Birthday CakeFruity PebblesDreamsicleSmore’s Dunk a LionCosmic BrownieApple Jack’sFrench ToastSalted Caramel ChocolateTwixLemon Cookies and CreamThicc MintChocolate PeppermintCookies and ScreamSmore’sPeanut butter cookies and creamDirt CakeAVERAGE:Chocolate ChipM&MPuppy ChowCookies and CreamBuckeyeTake 5Wildberry tartLava CakeFrosted CinnaswirlNOT MY FAV:Apple PieCherry Iced Sugar (+ all iced sugar)Chocolate RaspberryTagalionChocolate Peanut ButterTreat BagDunk-a-LionStrawberry ShortcakeStrawberries and CreamBanana Bread
Feb 14 · Cara NixLove the cookie selection! Cookies were baked to perfection 😋
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