Helge Rubinstein opened the first Bens Cookies store in Oxford’s Covered market in 1984. Helge named the company after her son, Ben. The market stall became so popular that the company began to expand into other UK cities and the international market. The company prides itself on using chocolate chunks, not chocolate chips, which it says makes its cookies taste much better!
To find out more about Bens Cookies head to the company’s website https://www.benscookies.com/
Where are Bens Cookies stores located?
After opening its first store in Oxford, Bens Cookies can now be found across the world. The majority of the company’s stores can be found in the United Kingdom, and you can order from the Bens Cookies menu in:
- Bath
- Bristol
- Cambridge
- Edinburgh
- London
- Oxford
- Reading
The company also has a strong presence in the Middle East, with stores in United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The company also has stores in South Korea, Japan, Bangkok, and Manila. The company also has one store in the United States, which is located in Grapevine, Texas.
What makes Bens Cookies different?
Bens Cookies are extremely proud of the cookies they serve on their menu. The company strives to use the best ingredients available to them, and they use chunks of delicious chocolate, unsalted butter, and fresh eggs, which the company says makes a big difference.
Bens Cookies bake each and every cookie on the Bens Cookies menu on the day you buy it from their stores. In the United Kingdom, the cookie dough is made in their central kitchen just outside of Oxford, before being transported to the different stores. Each store then bakes the cookies themselves throughout the day.
Customers love Bens Cookies and the steps that the company takes to make great cookies ensure that customers come back time and time again to their stores.
If you are a lover of chocolate cookies, you need to look no further than Bens Cookies to satisfy your cravings. Chocolate cookies feature heavily on the Bens Cookies menu, and customers can order the following delicious cookies:
- Double Chocolate Chunk
- Triple Chocolate Chunk
- White Chocolate Chunk
- Milk Chocolate Chunk
- Dark Chocolate Chunk
If that wasn’t enough, the company has a range called More Than Chocolate, which has the company’s signature chocolate chops with added flavours. Popular options include Dark Chocolate & Ginger, and White Chocolate and Cranberry.
If chocolate isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there are still some flavoursome options for you on the Bens Cookies menu. This includes a Ginger Ginger Cookie, which has a warming ginger taste, and a Peanut Butter cookie.
What are Bens Cookies store's opening hours?
Bens Cookies stores are usually open between 10am and 7pm, 7 days a week. However, opening times do vary between different stores, so be sure to check with your local store, or the company’s website, for local opening hours.
Does Bens Cookies offer delivery?
Yes, Bens Cookies offer deliveries of their freshly baked and warm cookies straight to your door. This means that you can order from the Bens Cookies menu without leaving your front door. Delivery options do vary between different stores, so be sure to check with your local branch for their delivery options.
Are Bens Cookies vegetarian?
Yes, all of the cookies on the Bens Cookies menu are suitable for vegetarians, as they do not contain any meat. Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, or ask at your local store for more information.
Are Bens Cookies vegan?
Most of the cookies on the Bens Cookies menu are not suitable for vegans, as egg and milk are used within the cookies and the chocolate itself.
However, there is good news for vegan lovers of cookies - Ben Cookies offer four vegan cookies. These four cookies have had their recipes amended to remove milk and egg. The vegan options at Bens Cookies are:
- Vegan Milk Chocolate
- Vegan Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate
- Vegan Double Chocolate
- Vegan Double Chocolate & Nut
Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, or ask at your local store. The company advises that while these four cookies are prepared for a vegan recipe, they are not suitable for milk and egg allergy sufferers because allergens are present in the company’s kitchens.
The company is trailing new vegan recipes to keep up with customer demand, so be sure to check out the company’s website or social media channels, for updates on more delicious vegan-friendly flavours.
Do Bens Cookies have gluten-free cookies?
Unfortunately, all of the cookies from the Bens Cookies menu contain gluten from wheat flour. Therefore, if you have an intolerance or are allergic to gluten, you should avoid cookies from Bens Cookies.
Can I order Bens Cookies to eat at home?
Yes, you can order online for home delivery of Bens Cookies anywhere in the UK. The company offers a wide range of cookies for home delivery, and even offers gift tins for special occasions.
Cookies from Bens Cookies should be eaten within 4 days of your purchase. If you cannot eat them within 4 days, you can freeze them to be eaten at a later date. If you freeze the company’s cookies, it is recommended that you freeze them for no longer than 3 months.
Are Bens Cookies halal?
Yes, all of Bens Cookies are suitable for halal diets, apart from the Rum & Raisin cookie which contains alcohol.
Do Bens Cookies accept cash?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, most Bens Cookies stores have not been accepting cash payments, instead, payments need to be made by card or contactless payment methods. If you are visiting a Bens Cookies store make sure that you have your debit/credit card or contactless payment method (such as your phone) with you, so you don’t miss out on their great flavours.