You can usually find where they’re selling Girl Scout cookies near you by using the official Cookie Finder tools and checking a few local “hot spots” in your area.

Quick Scoop

1. Use the official Cookie Finder

Go to the national Girl Scouts cookie page and use their “Find Cookies” or “Cookie Finder” search box.

  • Enter your ZIP code to see nearby cookie booths , storefronts, or virtual sales.
  • The tool will show dates, times, and locations where local troops are set up (often outside grocery stores, pharmacies, and big-box retailers).
  • In many councils, you can also click on a troop’s link and have cookies shipped directly to your door.

This is the most accurate way because each council updates booth locations and online links in real time during cookie season.

2. Check your local council’s site

Each region has its own Girl Scout council, and many have “Find Cookies” pages with maps or ZIP-code search.

You’ll usually see:

  • An interactive map with pins for nearby troops or booths.
  • A ZIP or county search box to see which troops are selling cookies and where they’ll be setting up.
  • Dates when booths start in your area (often late winter or early spring).

If you’re not sure which council you’re in, the national site can route you to it through the “How to Buy Cookies” section.

3. Typical places they’ll be selling

Even before you look online, these are the most common real-world spots:

  • Outside major grocery stores and supermarkets
  • Outside big-box stores (e.g., large retail chains, hardware stores)
  • Inside mall corridors or just outside main entrances
  • At local community events, weekend markets, or school events

In some cities, people report recent booths at neighborhood supermarkets and chain stores, especially on weekends, which lines up with what you’ll see in the Cookie Finder results.

4. Online ordering near you

If you prefer not to hunt for a physical booth:

  • Many councils now let you order cookies online from local troops for direct shipping to your home.
  • The national “How to Buy Cookies” page explains that you can order from troop or Girl Scout links, with shipping available across the U.S. and some territories.
  • If you personally know a Girl Scout, ask for her digital cookie link to order online and still support her troop.

5. Forum-style tip (how people are finding them this year)

People posting online this season often mention:

“I saw a booth outside my local supermarket a couple weekends in a row—check Saturdays and Sundays in front of big grocery chains.”

That matches how councils describe booth sales: short, intense bursts of weekend selling in high-traffic spots, all discoverable through the Cookie Finder.

TL;DR:

  • Use the official Cookie Finder / “Find Cookies” on the Girl Scouts site, plug in your ZIP, and it will list booths and online options near you.
  • Then double-check your local council’s map page for exact store locations and times.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.