7 spots to get a warm skillet cookie in Charlotte
Most individuals pick bars based on the vibe or the drink selection. Me? It’s all about the desserts. Few luxuries in life compare to the indulgent first bite of a hot-from-the-oven skillet cookie, topped with ice cream and fudge.
What makes the skillet cookie the premiere dessert? The warm, decadent cookie combined with the fresh-from-the-freezer ice cream is the ideal juxtaposition of temperatures. Yes, a warm pie is nice, but have you ever sunken your spoon into a skillet cookie only to resurface with a TV-commercial-quality spoonful of melted chocolate chips on a slightly under-baked cookie? Why have just a cookie or just ice cream when you can have the best of both worlds?
If you, too, find yourself more intrigued by the promise of a dessert than a craft cocktail, check out these seven spots for hot skillet cookies.
(1) Afton Tavern
What it is: Jordan’s Cookie Skillet
The works: two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup
Cost: $9 for a whole, $5 for a half
Where to get it: 355 John Galt Way NW
Neighborhood: Concord
Fun fact: The cookie dough is eggless, so it’s served slightly underbaked. I’m told it’s cooked in a special oven that gives the center a gooey texture.
Other dessert options: Tuxedo cake, Oatmeal Scotchie Skillet, New York cheesecake
(2) Basilico Italiano
What it is: Chocolate Cookie Skillet
The works: vanilla ice cream and Ghirardelli chocolate
Cost: $7
Where to get it: 10020 Edison Square Drive
Neighborhood: Concord
Other dessert options: Signature zeppoli, cannoli, tiramisu, assorted homemade cakes/cheesecakes, dessert flight
(3) Bricktop’s
What it is: The Chocolate Chip
The works: vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Cost: $7
Where to get it: 6401 Morrison Boulevard # 1B
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Other dessert options: Warm Bread Pudding, Key Lime Pie
(4) Harper’s
What it is: Iron Skillet Cookie
The works: vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup
Cost: $6
Where to get it: 6518 Fairview Road
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Other dessert options: Deep dish apple pie, ultimate brownie, Harper’s key lime pie, flourless chocolate cake
(5) The Summit Room
What it is: Skillet Cookie Pie
The works: chocolate chips, chocolate ice cream, marshmallow pie
Cost: $9
Where to get it: 1531 East Blvd.
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Other dessert options: Lemon chess pie, peanut butter cheesecake
(6) Urban Cookhouse
What it is: Half-Baked Cookie
The works: vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup
Cost: $6.75
Where to get it: 1601 East Woodlawn Road, Suite B
Neighborhood: Montford
Other dessert options: Strawberry lemonade milkshake, brown sugar brownie
(7) Rosemont
What it is: Skillet Cookie
The works: vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup
Cost: $7
Where to get it: 1714 South Blvd.
Neighborhood: South End
Fun fact: This cookie is also served at Brazwells and The Gibson
Other dessert options: milkshakes, hot fudge cake, key lime pie, peanut butter cake
Did I miss one? Share in the comments, so I know where to visit next.
Editor’s note: This article originally ran in April 2019.