Last Crumb Cookies Review: Our Honest Take

Every so often, a late-night craving for a warm, gooey cookie hits hard. And if you’re anything like me, winter hibernation mode only makes it worse. Sure, you could bake a batch with whatever’s lurking in your pantry. But let’s be honest, that’s not always happening.

Enter gourmet cookie delivery. And no, I don’t mean panic-ordering a dozen via DoorDash or Uber Eats (though, no judgment). I’m talking next-level cookies: bakery-quality treats shipped straight to your door.

The best part? No pressure to eat them all in one sitting. These cookies keep for weeks—and even longer in the freezer—so future, hangry you is covered.

To get the full scoop, I roped in our Deputy Editor and resident cookie connoisseur Katie Bandurski for an honest, every-bite-counts Last Crumb cookie review.

We Tried It

Last Crumb Cookies

Handmade, artisan cookies shipped to your front door

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What are Last Crumb cookies?

Before we dive in, here’s the lowdown on Last Crumb. The brand ships handmade, artisan cookies straight from its NYC kitchen to your doorstep in just a few days.

The flavors lean classic but with clever twists. Think chocolate chip with caramelized butter and a hint of coffee, and macadamia nut with salted caramel and Maldon Sea Salt. Each cookie comes with a quirky name and a poetic description that makes every bite feel super indulgent. Pop one in the microwave for about 15 seconds, and it tastes like it just came out of the oven—not like it took a cross-country journey.

Then there’s the packaging, which is top tier. Every cookie is individually wrapped, making it easy to enjoy one at a time or stash a few in the freezer for later. They’re also gift-ready and easy to pluck out and pack into a care package—the perfect warm, gooey hug for a friend.

Everything arrives in a large, artful box (usually matte black) that feels like unwrapping a high-end present. Add in the witty, informative cookie booklet, and it’s a solid 10/10 for design and presentation.

Last Crumb also keeps things interesting with frequent brand collaborations and limited-edition, seasonal drops, like a special collab with beloved beer brand Guinness or a festive holiday dozen.

How We Tested

I tested my first Last Crumb box earlier this year—The Core Collection—and my verdict? Fantastic. The cookies were fresh, beautifully packaged and dangerously delicious. Almost too good to be true.

Naturally, I had to bring in backup. I tapped Katie, who’s an excellent home baker and unapologetic Guinness superfan, to help taste-test the Last Crumb x Guinness box. I also tested the Naughty List to see how a second limited-edition drop stacked up.

For me, the holiday box didn’t quite live up to the first. A few things missed the mark, and I’m not sure if it was a new launch hiccup or something else, but here’s the honest breakdown. About three or four cookies fell flat. Literally. They didn’t seem to rise properly and arrived a bit smooshed and underbaked. I love gooey, but there was visible moisture inside some of the packaging, which isn’t ideal. That said, standout flavors like Après Spice (spiced ginger raspberry) and Forbidden Fruit (oatmeal pear fig) were festive, fresh and absolutely mouthwatering.

It’s also possible that shipping played a role. A few cookies appeared to have been exposed to heat, possibly resulting in partial melting. Still, they were edible and tasted fine—not as impressive as the others, but not bad enough to toss, either.

As for the Guinness box, Katie was impressed. “Last Crumb really makes this collab feel special,” she says. “Even the exterior box was Guinness-themed, with giant prints of some of the most iconic animal mascots (hi, toucan!) donning festive attire.”

Inside? Six cookies, a bottle of butterscotch sauce, two pint glasses, a cookie tin and a tasting guide. “The cookies with Guinness baked in actually taste like stout, and it’s delicious,” Katie adds. “A lot of collaborations barely hint at the star ingredient, but Last Crumb puts it front and center.”

She was equally impressed by the texture and freshness. “As someone who has done her fair share of cookie baking, I was impressed with how homemade these taste,” Katie says. “Most mail-order cookies taste like they’ve been packaged for weeks and are packed with preservatives. Last Crumb cookies taste like I picked them up from a local bakery.”

Pros

• Unique flavor combinations made with quality ingredients
• Ultra-gooey texture, especially after a quick spin in the microwave
• Top-tier, gift-worthy packaging
• Stay fresh for up to two weeks (and longer in the freezer)
• Thick, bakery-style cookies with a soft, slightly underbaked center

Cons

• Expensive
• Occasional quality control inconsistencies

Comparison: Last Crumb vs. Crumbl

Crumbl is a popular cookie chain with instantly recognizable pink and white branding and walk-in locations across the US. The bakery-style stores smell as good as they look, with bakers mixing on-site. Crumbl rotates flavors weekly, offers oversized shareable cookies (plus minis), and makes ordering easy with pickup, delivery and catering. Prices typically range from $5 to $7 per cookie.

Last Crumb is a smaller, NYC–based, direct-to-consumer brand. Its cookies are slightly smaller but far more gourmet, with unique flavor combinations that don’t taste overly sweet or artificial. The experience feels luxe, right down to the dark, matte packaging (a stark contrast to Crumbl’s bubbly pink-and-white aesthetic). There’s no storefront, so cookies are shipped to your door, and the price reflects the luxury experience, averaging $10 to $11 per cookie.

In short, Crumbl is convenient, fun and accessible, while Last Crumb is a premium, from-scratch-style cookie splurge.

Final Verdict

TL; DR: Last Crumb cookies are big, beautifully packaged and taste homemade—but they come at a premium. Take the Guinness box: at $120, we wish it included a full dozen instead of just six cookies. Still, it’s a standout gift for serious Guinness fans and cookie lovers alike.

Overall, Last Crumb boxes make excellent gifts and indulgent treats. And if you truly love cookies, we think they’re absolutely worth trying.

Where to Order

We Tried It

Last Crumb Cookies

Luxury cookies from a NYC-based bakery known for intricate flavors and premium ingredients

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Order Last Crumb cookies directly from their site, where you can customize your own box or choose from curated selections. Boxes come in half-dozen or dozen sizes, priced between $90 and $140. You can save 10% by subscribing to monthly, bimonthly or quarterly deliveries.

FAQ

Where is Last Crumb located?

Last Crumb is an online luxury cookie brand based in NYC that ships nationwide. The brand also appears to do occasional pop-ups along the East Coast.

Are Last Crumb cookies worth it?

This isn’t an easy question—budgets and tastes vary a lot, even among our team. Yes, Last Crumb is pricey, and we’re upfront about that.

But are they worth it? We believe so. Between the unique flavors and the overall tasting experience, we think Last Crumb cookies are worth the splurge. Plus, they make fantastic gifts for serious cookie lovers.

Can you freeze Last Crumb cookies?

Yes. Freezing can keep them fresh for up to a month.

In general, cookie expert Ashley Seashore of Aundin’s Sweet Tooth recommends asking companies about the shelf life of their cookies if you’re unsure. “Some cookies only last at room temp for 3-4 days, especially if they’ve had fillings injected after baking,” she says. “Exposure to heat is the best way to kill bacteria, so if a filling with dairy or egg (like a cream or curd) is injected after the baking phase, there will usually be instructions to reheat the cookie before eating.”

Why You Should Trust Us

I’ve always had a sweet tooth, and nothing, no matter how many layers of chocolate, is too rich for my palate. Frankly, the same may not agree with yours. That’s why I tapped Taste of Home’s resident cookie expert, Katie Bandurski, for help with this review.

I also chatted with Ashley Seashore, founder and owner of Aundin’s Sweet Tooth, a microbakery in Berkeley. Established earlier this year, Seashore is well-versed in the current cookie market in California.