Cookie DŌ NYC

When Kristen Tomlan launched the first brick-and-mortar location of her raw cookie-dough company, DŌ in the West Village, she created quite a stir among New York dessert lovers. As a result, the store has been frequently running out of its most well-liked specialized flavors, like confetti and brownie batter.

For those who are unfamiliar, the doughs are available in gluten-free and vegan forms and are manufactured using pasteurized egg products and heat-treated flour to allay concerns about salmonella encounters. The treats can be baked if you're into that whole cooked-cookie thing, and they can be stored in the fridge for up to three weeks (three months, if you put them in the freezer).

You can get one, two, or three scoops of the classic flavors of chocolate chip and a sugar cookie in a cup or cone, or you can choose one of the funnier flavors like cake batter, s'mores, or peanut butter cup. The cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, and milkshakes are even crazier, and you'll undoubtedly end up with a sugar crash as a result. But perhaps the decadence was worth it after all.

Ratings: 4.0 stars (from 2644 Google reviews)

Headquarters: 550 Laguardia Place in Greenwich Village, New York, United States

Website: cookiedonyc.com