If you live in Lahore then food is probably the one thing that always brings you unconditional happiness. From roadside stalls to fine dining, Lahori’s love it all. The lockdown, however, has been an annoying deterrent to fulfilling any type of food cravings. You cannot let it hold you back from your meetha cravings anymore. Here are 11 Lahori businesses that will satisfy your cookie addiction.
1. This business is run by a mother and daughter duo Zaza (@zaza.pkk) was started by Zahra and her mother Leena, who to her, is her biggest inspiration. They offer customised additions to their packaging to add a touch of personalisation. They offer flavours such as “Triple Chocolate”, “Salted Caramel” and “Lotus Biscoff”. Fun fact, their first ever collection entitled “The O.G.” has cookies that were named after their family members such as Kaku, after her brother, for their chocolate chip cookie. Their prices range between Rs. 350 to Rs. 400. Buy them here!
2. This business was started by a 26 year old mother of 2 The Batter Half Kitchenette (@batterhalfkitchenette) sells the most innovative and decadent looking baked goods. They have “Lotus”, “Nutella”, “Twix” and more as their flavours. They also sell delicious cookie sandwiches priced at Rs. 2500 for 6. Their cookies are priced at Rs. 2800 for a dozen. See their products here!
3. They make the most perfect customised royal icing cookies The Cookie Jar (@thecookiejarlahore) started by Hifza, makes the best shortbread cookies and then does customisable royal icing on top of them. They have created cookies for occasions like nikkahs, birthdays, and even some flamingo themed ones! They also have regular cookies such as their “Nutella Stuffed” and “MnM” ones. The cookies are priced differently according to their quantity and design but average around Rs. 2400 per dozen. Discounts are given on bulk orders though. Look at their work here!
4. This doctor couple is taking the baking world by storm Doctor Cocoa (@doctor.cocoa) was started by house officers Dr. Tehreem Shaukat and Dr. Behrawar Ahmad. They both enjoy baking after a long day at work and all of their products are made by them. They have an array of flavours such as “NYC Chunky Red Velvet Cookie”, “The Lotus Explosion Cookie” and “Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cookie”. Each cookie is priced at Rs. 280 and they take a minimum order of 6 cookies! See their delicious cookies here!
5. Their head chef has done a professional course from SCAFA The Sweet Rack (@thesweetrackcompany) was launched in 2018 by a current LSE student. Their main aim is to provide affordable, delicious cookies. They have 4 main flavours “Chocolate Chunk”, “Chookie”, “Lotus” and “Peanut Butter”. They also pay careful attention to the way they package and deliver their cookies so as to ensure that they remain fresh and soft! They are priced between Rs. 90 and Rs. 250. Place your order here!
6. This business was started back in 2017 by a professional patissiere Having completed their professional course from SCAFA, Hey Cookie (@heycookie.lhr) was launched when home bakers were not really popular. They focus on uncompromisable quality in their products. They have also introduced cakes, brownies and profiteroles to their menu. Their signature cookies include “Nutella Stuffed” and “Chocolate Chip”. The prices for the cookies range between Rs. 280 to Rs. 380. Check them out here!
7. She only uses the finest Belgian chocolate in her desserts Mehrunisa Nadeem Ahmad started The Flour Girl (@theflourgirl.lhr) to ensure that quality desserts were available in Pakistan. She is extremely meticulous about her baking process and so only takes a limited number of orders. They are the place to go if you’re looking for the best chocolate chip or chunk cookies. Her flavours include “Salted Triple Chocolate Chunk”, “Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip” and “Quadruple Chocolate Chunk”. The cookies are priced between Rs. 2200 to Rs. 3000 per dozen. Place your order here!
8. It was started by a design graduate turned baker Maham started Temptalicious (@temptalicious) to showcase her passion for baking. Over the years, she gradually increased her customer base to what it is today. Their “Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookie” is also their number one bestseller. Their cookies are packed to the brim with gooey chocolate and have a hint of roasted almonds to give them an edge. They are priced between Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500. Order them here!
9. They only have a few items to make sure they do them best Started by Fahad, Big Fat Rolls (@bigfatrolls) is a bakery that makes items such as cookies, donuts and cinnamon rolls. Currently they have 3 flavours that are “Red Velvet”, “Chocolate Chip” and “Double Chocolate Chip”. They also plan to release 5 more flavours that they claim have never been done before in Pakistan. The cookies are priced between Rs. 380 to Rs. 400. Check them out here!
10. Noor has been into baking since the young age of 9 After years of trying to create perfect cookie recipes, Noor of Cookies and Cream (@cookiesandcreambynoor) finally launched her business so that she could share her delicacies with the world. The cookies are created at one standard large size so that it is fulfilling. She offers around 15 cookie flavours such as the “Inside Out Cookie” and “Birthday Cake Cookie”. Each cookie is priced between Rs. 100 to Rs. 300 and she takes a minimum order of 6 cookies. Check out her cookies here!
11. She started out with customised cakes but became known for her cookies Cupcation by Eesha (@cupcationbyeesha) focuses the most on taste and refinement rather than flashy marketing. They believe that if the product is amazing the customers will come themselves. She offers three flavours of stuffed cookies such as “Rolo” and “Nutella”. She also offers customised cookie baskets. The cookies are priced at a standard Rs. 150 for any flavour. Order here!
All products are selected by the editors.