A viral cookie counter run by Muhaed Ali inside his family's longtime Kensington gyro restaurant, known for oversized "Big Body Cookies" and 2lb cookie tins.
580 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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News 12 Brooklyn reports Pookie's cookie counter, hidden inside a longtime Kensington gyro spot, "became a viral sensation" after videos of its dessert tins racked up millions of views, drawing customers from across the tristate area and beyond (News 12 Brooklyn). Owner Muhaed Ali now produces 1,500 to 2,000 cookies a day to keep up.
Demand is heavy enough that shoppers report roughly 30-minute waits for the signature cookie tins, and the 2lb tins can sell out earlier in the day, so customers are advised to arrive early or call ahead (Yelp).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in counter inside gyro restaurant
Open until 1am daily, per News 12 Brooklyn
Customers report roughly a 30-minute wait for cookie tins during busy periods, per Yelp reviews, and the 2lb tins can sell out before end of day.
No reservation system is described; it's a walk-up counter, though customers are advised to call ahead if a specific tin size is wanted (Yelp).
Yes, it's a walk-in counter inside the family's gyro restaurant, open until 1am daily, though popular tins can run out earlier (News 12 Brooklyn).
Sources: News 12 Brooklyn - Road Trip: Pookie's Cookies in Kensington · Yelp - Pookie