Le Petit Chocolatier

Sometimes, I come up with crazy ideas and then try to figure out ways to make stuff happen. Like waiting until 4pm on a holiday weekend Friday to decide that I needed 2 dozen fabulous chocolate chip cookies by 8:30am Tuesday morning.
Not sure where to order from (Wegmans?), I asked an event planner where to find the ULTIMATE chocolate chip cookies in Buffalo. She highly recommended Anne (Le Petit Chocolatier). I spoke with Anne, confirmed the aspects that we both thought fabulous chocolate chip cookies had (crispy edges, gooey center), and she agreed to deliver them personally to me by 8:30am — with a promise to try to get them there still «warm from the oven». I had been hoping for same-​day fresh, but warm from the oven would be amazing!
Tuesday morning came and Anne arrived early, cookies in hand. The weather interfered with any chance of oven-​warm, but I was thrilled to have fresh cookies delivered!
The cookies were a hit, everyone loved them and thought it was a great surprise. A couple of seconds in the microwave solved the cold cookie problem for those who prefer their cookies melty.
The good news is that she makes very good chocolate and very good cookies. Are they the best ever? They are pretty close to perfect but they’re missing something. Not sure what. The ones she made me today had sea salt in them, which I enjoyed.
The cookies were 3 inches wide and cost $ 2 each. Other than a super special occasion, I can’t justify spending that much on such a small cookie. Don’t get me wrong, I think the huge chocolate chip cookies don’t taste as good as the smaller ones (something happens to the texture when they get that big). I like that these were 3 inch cookies, I just didn’t like that they were $ 2 a piece. Wegmans sells their Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies for $ 10 a dozen, about the same size.
I like supporting a local cookie enthusiast who is also a budding entrepreneur. Her product is absolutely quality and her service is impeccable. I think her pricing needs to be adjusted, but that’s part of the learning curve. While I don’t expect her to sell them for Wegman’s $ 10/​dozen, I would have been more than happy to pay $ 20/​dozen. If I had asked, or voiced my discomfort at the price, or perhaps planned better, Anne may have worked with me on the cost. Next time, I will negotiate.
There will absolutely be a next time.