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Insomnia Cookies Washington

French bakery in Greater U Street, Washington, DC 20001: opening hours, location and what to order.

French bakery Hours listed

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday11 AM – 1 AM
Tuesday11 AM – 1 AM
Wednesday11 AM – 1 AM
Thursday11 AM – 3 AM
Friday11 AM – 3 AM
SaturdayNoon – 3 AM
SundayNoon – 1 AM

102 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

1924 8th St NW Ste 125, Washington, DC 20001

Address1924 8th St NW Ste 125, Washington, DC 20001
NeighborhoodGreater U Street
Phone(202) 747-6679
StyleFrench bakery
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center0.8 mi northeast

About Insomnia Cookies

You will find Insomnia Cookies at 1924 8th St NW Ste 125 in Greater U Street, Washington, about 0.8 mi northeast of central Washington. You will also find it under cookie shops and cake shops in our directory.

Washington has 215 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 3,266 residents. If you want to compare, Emmy French Corner sits 0.3 mi from here.

The listed hours start at 11 AM and run as late as 3 AM, for about 102 hours across 7 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

Good to know: delivery is available. This is one of 365 locations of the same brand in our directory.

Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, who started baking and delivering cookies from his dorm room at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The chain now has hundreds of shops, many near college campuses, and is known for warm cookies delivered late into the night, often until 3 a.m.

Services and amenities

Delivery

Signature menu

Items this brand is known for. Availability varies by location.

Full menu

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around Noon.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Questions about Insomnia Cookies

What are Insomnia Cookies's hours?
Insomnia Cookies's listed hours are Mon–Wed: 11 AM – 1 AM; Thu–Fri: 11 AM – 3 AM; Sat: Noon – 3 AM; Sun: Noon – 1 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Insomnia Cookies open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open Noon – 1 AM.
What time does Insomnia Cookies open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 11 AM on Monday.
Where is Insomnia Cookies located?
Insomnia Cookies is at 1924 8th St NW Ste 125, Washington, DC 20001, in the Greater U Street neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Insomnia Cookies?
The listed phone number is (202) 747-6679.
Does Insomnia Cookies offer takeout or delivery?
Delivery is offered according to the listing.
What should I order at Insomnia Cookies?
Signature items include Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate Chunk, Triple Chocolate Deluxe, and S'mores Deluxe. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Insomnia Cookies?
Nearby options include Emmy French Corner (0.3 mi), Tatte Bakery & Cafe (0.5 mi), and Grassroots Gourmet (0.6 mi).