Ruby Et Violette

After hearing about the 3 sisters’ story and their claim on selling the best cookies, we visited their store during our holiday in NY. The cookies and brownies are delish. Since we walked all the way from Lexington St, we sat down and had a brownie, a cookie to share, a double espresso (real coffee!!! yumm) and an unsweetened iced tea. The server was über nice and the service we received was awesome. However, I was not very impressed with the way they packaged the cookies and brownies to go. I just feel that to hit a 5-​star rating, servers should be taught how to pack the cookies. Please please do not cramp 6 cookies in a tiny paper bag… Not cool :(
If you LOVE cookies, this is a must visit. If you’re not a cookie-​lover and would eat just whatever with your cuppa, then go away… This place won’t excite you and you’ll only really be wasting the experience…

Someone mentioned this place to me as being ‘absolutely amazingly good’ — - after hearing such hype, I HAD to go here. I trekked here on a rainy day and looked at all the cookies and listened to the lady describe each one that I asked about. Unlike Lili K., she did not offer a single sample to us! So, I had to go off of which one looked best. I selected the Red Velvet and Dark Chocolate. I asked how much each cookie was. I was astonished– $ 2.50/cookie and each was SO SMALL. Even though I don’t even like Levain’s, I feel that’s more worth it. I got the cookies to go and tried them at home.
SO DISAPPOINTED!!! I like my Pillsbury doughboy cookie dough ready-​to-​bake cookies better than these or Times Square Cookies on 42^nd and Broadway or Girl Scout Cookies. All cheaper and all much more scrumptious. These tasted stale, and I felt gipped. So sad after the walk in the rain to come home to bite into these. I didn’t even finish the cookies. I had two bites and tossed them both the next day.

They used to have some sign for some specials like if you buy 6 cookies or a dozen, but I was told they no longer offer that.
So I only went here to see what cookies they have, and ended up buying
–Red Velvet — it sorta tastes like the cake and I love red velvet cake. This cookie is good and whenever I go back I will buy this cookie
–Crème Brulee– Wow this cookie was awesome. I would definitely recommend this one. It has the torched sugar type coating on top too.
–Champagne Strawberry — Blechhhh, this cookie needs to be discontinued.
They even have ice cream and coffee cappucino stuff too. There were some other cookies that I would like to try next time like banana walnut.
It is a nice cute place inside and I would definitely recommend this place to pick up some cookies. They even wrap it very nicely.

Did someone say COOKIE? Don’t let the über-​cutesy décor fool you… these cookies are SERIOUS.
Gourmet. Upscale. Seasonal. Decadent. Indulgent. Seductive.
Simply scrumptious. The flavors change daily and are seasonal, the entire flavor list is pretty intense and mouth watering.
Here’s what I tried.
Crème Brûlée. Buttery w/​caramelized burnt sugar on the top, sweet white chocolate chips on the inside. The only thing missing is breaking thru the top w/​a spoon. Delish.
The Breakup. Oatmeal, caramel, peanut butter, white chocolate and maple syrup. Delightfully sweet and salty, and full of great texture.
Sweet Seduction. Dangerously dark chocolate w/​ooey gooey caramel. Need I say more?
Cinnamon Spice. My personal fave combination – semi-​sweet chocolate chips and cinnamon. This one hits all the right notes.
Espresso Bean. Dark chocolate chunks and ground espresso beans baked in. Like a cute cup of espresso in cookie form. I’ll take a double shot, please.
They also have brownies, drinking chocolate and ice cream – which only means ice cream sammies when the weather gets a little warmer! The cookies are a little pricey at $ 2.50 a pop, but the flavor combinations are totally worth it.
I just may sync my calendar w/​their cookie calendar. There’s so much cookie goodness to be eaten!

Such a cute shop! It’s tucked away in front of 10^th ave and nicely decorated. Tiny yet perfect to join on a weekday night, an hour before closing.
I came on in and spoke with the person working, who was super friendly. She talked about all the cookies and her personal fave (the chocolate biscotti). She also let us try the blondie brownie sample – yumm! As more and more people came in, I saw her repeat the same speech and answers as they asked what her favorite flavor was, etc. It takes patience to repeat yourself all day! (I would know: P)
So my two friends and I each chose a cookie to share-​we got the chocolate biscotti, I chose the crème brûlée, and someone chose a chocolate type one (totally forgot, maybe it wasn’t memorable). All the cookies were soft and chewy and quite delicious (I’m not a fan of dark chocolate, however). I should’ve tried the foosball, I love the game and cookie dough! Will have to drop by again for it next time.
The cookies are pricey, however, so I wouldn’t frequent this place –_–

Yummy innovative cookies and well priced but somehow don’t find myself craving them! Had the darn good!

Follow up– R e V’s contacted me promptly after noting that I never heard back from them. Turns out they tried to contact me and make good on the bad pint I got (which was due to a freezer problem).
So I tried a few of the ice creams– all have cookie dough. Mmm.
Double shot — delicious. Really great for someone who loves espresso like me
Sunday night foosball– this is really great and different. It’s a standard cookie dough ice cream with salted peanuts. So good.
Midnight cookies and cream — this was very rich and chocolatey. Huge chunks of Oreo. I prefer the regular cookies and cream, but if you are a chocolate fiend, this is for you.
By tasting it you can tell that the ingredients are top notch. The flavors are very original and well executed, and the only disappointing thing is that not all the flavors are available at all times, similar to the cookies. I wouldn’t mind, but I really wanted to try the Mint flavor! I’ll be heading back soon to try it.

I’m selfishly going to be bias. This place is a 5 for me, but I’m docking them down to a 4.
I love love their cookies. Love. As them to warm them, and they will. Also, they have smooth, rich brownies, and fun ice creams.
So why won’t I give my favorite chocolate chip cookie place in the city 5 stars?
1. They don’t carry the pumpkin chocolate chip cookie year round. Say what you want, I just want these allllllllll the time, and they seem barely in stock even during the fall/​winter.
2. Ultimately it would be good if they tweeted or posted what was in the café that day.
3. They aren’t open on Sundays. :shocking face!: I know right?! C’mon.

Small place. A bit hard to find. A lot farther than expected. Extremely delicious cookies.
As i walked from what I deemed to be the closest subway station, I conjured up the thought that these cookies better be good because there really is no subway station close enough.
By the time I got there, I was dying of thirst… thankfully they sold some iced tea, unfortunately, it wasn’t very good. However, I was pleased to say that the cookies were the exact opposite… they were delicious.
They had quite the menu offering, but note that they don’t offer all of them everyday. From what I did order, I noticed that standard flavors like chocolate chip was as great as the not-​so-​standard flavors like the one with popcorn… I think it was popcorn. I really wanted to try the pistachio, but maybe another time.
For the cookie size and the price, this is definitely a «gourmet» cookie spot. I would recommend to not waste your time with your standard cookie flavors and go for something more extravagant. That is of course, unless you really like Oatmeal Raisin, theirs is pretty good.

Oh, what sweet, decadent satisfaction! The space is so charming and the staff cheerfully dole out samples of sugary perfection! But, the sweets! That’s what this is really about.
The Strawberry Champagne must have been my fave cookie. I shouldn’t discriminate: all the magical flavors managed to seduce me.
I will have to make a mental note to stop by next time I am back in the HK.

I adore the concept of gourmet cookies, even more so sweet potato, fig, strawberries and champagne cookies. Not all in one, of course.
However, the execution of these cookies is lacking. I don’t know how to describe it — the cookies all seem to be missing something. As a result, they taste… processed, too glossy, if that’s possible for a cookie. I just didn’t get that «OMG these are amazing cookies and I want more» feeling. It was more of a «One bite and that’s all I need» sensation.
I think what I mean is that these cookies would be AWESOME for a tasting party, where you nibble on different flavors. But they aren’t very good as actual cookies.
The strawberries and champagne brownie was interesting, though, and probably one of the better things I have tried here, though it was more of a bar than a brownie… and I secretly wished the strawberries weren’t chunks of sticky, dried fruit.
Expensive, and good service. Would probably buy as a gift to impress someone, but not someone who’s a foodie and cares a lot about taste.

Holy expensive cookies, Batman. Sure, they taste great and the shop is super quaint, the service is awesome and I loved the experience, but I’m not sure $ 32 for a box of a few cookies and brownies was worth it. I get it, they are gourmet, baked in house, it’s NYC, etc., but it seemed to sting a little when I had to pay for them.

Ruby et Violette beautifully boxed a dozen for me to bring home to my mom in Virginia, who read about the bakery in the WSJ. I’m very pleased with the texture and flavor and freshness after 3 – 4 days! Pricy – quite – but, you know, such is New York.

4 rules I live by… Look nice from a distance, remain dead inside, maintain a huge selection to please everyone, don’t remind people to watch their step – let them learn on their own.
It was a 3 For 6 «Special» At Ruby, so I couldn’t Just Get 3. Went with the caramel Popcorn, espresso bean, Creamy Seduction, Root Beer Float, Dried Strawberry, & I forget the Name But a Beige Conglomerate with toffee/​Caramel/​Etc (which was, of course, the best of the bunch).

Gourmet cookies and nice little tea room in Hell’s Kitchen.
Living in Hell’s Kitchen, I realize there are so many hidden places to dine and shop good food. Ruby et Violette is another one I just found.
I bought 3 cookie gift boxes for my clients and 3 individual cookies for me and my boss. They had 16 kinds of cookies available, and it was so hard to pick because each one looked so good and unique.
Their gift boxes are so classy with glossy finish and silky ribbon. This makes such a perfect gift for your special occasions. The cookies I tried, First Kiss, Marshmallow, Caramel Popcorn, were all fun and delicious. My most favorite is the First Kiss, a chocolate cookie with sea salt. I love sweets that use sea salt, such us sea salt vanilla cone or sea salt milk caramel. Sea salt and sugar just make such a perfect harmony. All of the three had big chunks of rich-​flavor chocolate. Before eating, I put them in my pre-​heated oven toaster for about a minute till they are warm. It made the chocolate slightly melted and tasted like it just came out of an oven. On my next visit, I would love to try their sundae, one of their café desserts.
FYI — If you are in the area, check out Sullivan Street Bakery and Amy’s Bread, too. These well-​known bakeries are also located in Hell’s Kitchen.

I walked a country mile, on a cold night for these cookies just because I knew that a friend of mine was a self proclaimed «Cookie Monster». I figured if he was into cookies I would give him some of the best… cookies that is.
What I hadn’t accounted for was the fact that I’d never find a cab and end up walking from Korea Town to Hell’s Kitchen to get them, but baby when I got there it was kinda like a little piece of heaven. Granted the street is mostly residential and I thought I was lost or on the wrong street but then I saw this cute small café filled with cookie goodness.
Although not cheap at all, the cookies are moist, exotic and delicious and worth the money, the walk and the cold when delivered to man who smiled like a kid in a candy store when delivered.
I’m a fan!

Definitely worth the walk over to the corner of 10^th and 50^th for these cookies, at least as an occassional treat rather than a regular thing
The fig cookie was delicious, moist and very figgy, the dulce de leche threw me off a bit because it was so dark, but it is still a very good cookie.

The cookies here are really great, and there are many to try. The staff is very friendly. The place is cute.
Its a little expensive, but, you know, its pretty worth it.
Go, have a cookie.

How is it possible that this place has existed for so long right under my nose and yet I’ve never been able to get my cookie-​loving ass over here? Unacceptable. It’s a small but charming little café just off 10^th Ave. on 50^th Street — clean and modern looking with a few tables for lingering over coffee and one of their indescribably delicious cookies.
Because, dear God, the cookies. Ahem… I hearby declare Ruby Et Violette #2 for best cookies in New York (still behind Levain by a narrow margin). These are serious, we don’t-fuck-around, cookies. Cookies worth traveling for. Cookies worth whoring yourself out on the street for. They are transcendent.
I picked up a «Bakery Box» of 10 to bring to a recent holiday party and I was instantly praised by the host — a man of high standards to say the least. Winners were the Stuck on You — a toffee inspired treat, the Darn Good — which involved Snickers somehow and more than lived up to its name, and my favorite, the Primal Seduction — a concoction of deep dark chocolate with a hint of cherry and peanut butter. Divine.
Any plans I had of losing weight are worth putting off now that I’ve discovered this place. I almost wish I hadn’t discovered it… almost.

I recently found myself in Hell’s Kitchen and decided to check out Ruby Et Violette. The shop itself is very small, but charmingly cozy. The employees behind the counter were very friendly and helpful. It took me a while to pick out what I wanted, as a few of my top choices weren’t stocked that day. But they were very patient and knowledgeable about their selection and answered all the questions I had about what ingredients were in each goody.
I decided on a Malted Milk cookie for myself, and my boyfriend decided to try the Pumpkin. They heated our cookies up before they gave them to us. I really enjoyed mine, and would recommend it to everybody. Harry’s Pumpkin cookie was tasty, but it had a lot of dark chocolate in it, which slightly detracted from the pumpkin flavor. Great for any chocolate lover, but not so good for purists. We decided to split an Oatmeal Raisin cookie as well, and it was delicious without being as rich as the majority of the other flavors they offered.
I’m not that into cookies, but these were really well made. The Pumpkin and Malted Milk were super moist and delicious. The Oatmeal Raisin was soft in the middle, but hard around the edges which I usually dislike. But even the crunchier part was tasty! Always the sign of a good cookie …
I’m subtracting a star only because $ 2.50 a cookie is definitely not a value. But if you find yourself in the area, do indulge a bit and give them a try!