← All recipesApril 19, 2026 · Thomas ShippThomas's coffee pairing guideWhich cookie goes with which roast — by the man who eats them at the bench every morning.Light roast (Ethiopian, Kenyan) Goes with: French Kiss, Cookies and Dream, Confetti Fruity Pebbles. The brightness in light roast pairs with the sweeter, lighter cookies. Medium roast (Colombian, Costa Rican) Goes with: Double Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Deluxe, Beyoncé. Balance — not too sweet, not too bitter. Dark roast (Sumatran, French roast) Goes with: Espresso Joe, Carrot Cake, Mac Daddy. Heavy roast meets heavy cookie. Espresso Goes with: Cinnodoodle, Caramel Toffee Nut. The sweetness cuts the bitter, and the cookie gives the espresso somewhere to land.
