Sometimes the simplest things bring the most happiness—like a warm chocolate chip cookie. August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, so what better excuse to indulge? There are a number of bakeries around the Bowling Green area where you can get a chocolate chip cookie, and our real estate agents know all the best ones. Here are a few of our favorites.

• The Flying Pig Coffee Shoppe - 193 S. Main St., Russellville, KY 42276
  Few things go better with a great chocolate chip cookie than a great cup of coffee. The Flying Pig Coffee Shoppe has both. Located in the town square near Russellville homes for sale, they offer a wide array of coffees, teas, lattes, and other beverages, plus an in-house bakery that serves freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, which are to die for. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, the Flying Pig strives to create an experience of cozy, whimsical country hospitality.
  
  
• Absolutely Sweet - 111 Court House Square, Glasgow, KY 42141
  Absolutely Sweet is known for ornately decorated cakes and cupcakes, made to look like everything from flowers and butterflies to beloved movie and TV characters. But they also serve very simple but delicious cookies. They have chocolate chip cookies with nuts, along with chocolate cookies with white chips, butterscotch chip cookies, and many others. Located near Glasgow homes for sale, they're open Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  
  
• The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse - 100 S. Public Square, Glasgow, KY 42141
  If you've ever dreamt of warm, chewy, chocolate chip cookies, stuffed into and baked on top of a tender, flaky croissant, head to The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse. You can get the two separately, but the hybrid combination is something truly incredible. Located near Barren County homes for sale, they also serve some of the most indulgent brownies you'll ever experience, smothered in warm ganache and topped with anything from candy sprinkles to Oreos to Girl Scout cookies.
  
  
• Kathy's Kozy Kitchen - 51 John Paul Road B, Russellville, KY 42276
  There are all different types of chocolate chip cookies at Kathy's Kozy Kitchen, including regular chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate chip, and coffee chocolate chunk. And at $10 a dozen, they're worth every penny. This charming cottage bakery near Logan County homes for sale takes online orders and can also be found at the local farmer's market, peddling a variety of delicious cookies and other offerings. 
  
  
• Awaken Bakery - 300 E. Main Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101
  Love cookies but can't handle gluten? Awaken Bakery has you covered. This local favorite spot near Bowling Green homes for sale features a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, ensuring that all their baked goods are safe for individuals with celiac disease. But their cookies are no less delicious for that fact. Their soft, cakey chocolate chip cookies are great on their own or as a sandwich with your choice of frosting in the middle. They also serve a variety of treats, including brownies, sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, cakes, scones, muffins, and more. Even if you don't have a problem with gluten, it's worth swinging by Awaken Bakery to see what delicious treats they have to offer.

If you're looking for something sweet and unique, local bakeries and always the best. Contact us if you're ready to make Bowling Green your new home.