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| homepage = {{URL|insomniacookies.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|insomniacookies.com}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2003}}<br />[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2003}}<br />[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| locations = 192
| locations = 192 stores (2021)
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[[File:Insomnia Cookies, Chapel Hill.jpg|thumb|Insomnia Cookies in [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]]]]
[[File:Insomnia Cookies, Chapel Hill.jpg|thumb|Insomnia Cookies in [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]]]]
'''Insomnia Cookies''' is a chain of bakeries in the [[United States]] that specializes in delivering warm [[cookies]], baked goods, and ice cream.<ref name=philbiz/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/09/insomnia-cookies-caters-to-late-night-munchies.html|title=Midnight munchies? Insomnia Cookies has your back|last=Casey|first=Drew|date=October 10, 2015|publisher=[[CNBC]]|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref> Based in New York and Philadelphia, it was started in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. There are over 135 locations as of 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/krispy-kreme-acquires-insomnia-cookies-delivery-chain-photos-2018-7|title=Krispy Kreme just bought a cookie chain with a cult following on college campuses across America. Here's what it's like to eat there.|last=Tyler|first=Jessica|website=Business Insider|access-date=April 6, 2020}}</ref> Most are located in close proximity to university campuses and cater to students who want to order cookies late at night.
'''Insomnia Cookies''' is a chain of bakeries in the [[United States]] that specializes in delivering warm [[cookies]], baked goods, and ice cream.<ref name=philbiz/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/09/insomnia-cookies-caters-to-late-night-munchies.html|title=Midnight munchies? Insomnia Cookies has your back|last=Casey|first=Drew|date=October 10, 2015|publisher=[[CNBC]]|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref> Based in New York and Philadelphia, it was started in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. There are 192 locations as of April 2021.<ref name="tl-cookielab" /> Most are located in close proximity to university campuses and cater to students who want to order cookies late at night.


== History and operations ==
== History and operations ==
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The concept was founded by Seth Berkowitz in 2003 while attending the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in Philadelphia.<ref name=philbiz>{{cite news|last=Van Allen|first=Peter|title=Another place to get a cookie at 3 in the morning|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2013/03/08/another-place-to-get-a-cookie-at-3-in.html|access-date=February 11, 2014|newspaper=Philadelphia Business Journal|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref> Berkowitz began baking and delivering cookies from a dorm room to students on campus late at night.<ref name=philbiz/> From there the concept of cookie delivery grew.<ref>https://huffingtonpost.com/rajat-bhageria/an-interview-with-seth-be_b_6638500.html</ref> The first retail store opened in 2004 in Syracuse, NY.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insomnia Cookies Syracuse LLC|url=http://www.businesslookup.org/insomnia_cookies_syracuse_llc|website=Business Lookup}}</ref>
The concept was founded by Seth Berkowitz in 2003 while attending the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in Philadelphia.<ref name=philbiz>{{cite news|last=Van Allen|first=Peter|title=Another place to get a cookie at 3 in the morning|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2013/03/08/another-place-to-get-a-cookie-at-3-in.html|access-date=February 11, 2014|newspaper=Philadelphia Business Journal|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref> Berkowitz began baking and delivering cookies from a dorm room to students on campus late at night.<ref name=philbiz/> From there the concept of cookie delivery grew.<ref>https://huffingtonpost.com/rajat-bhageria/an-interview-with-seth-be_b_6638500.html</ref> The first retail store opened in 2004 in Syracuse, NY.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insomnia Cookies Syracuse LLC|url=http://www.businesslookup.org/insomnia_cookies_syracuse_llc|website=Business Lookup}}</ref>


Insomnia Cookies is based in New York City.<ref name="philbiz" /> Insomnia Cookies bakeries are typically located near college and university campuses to target students who wish to order cookies past the closing time of traditional bakeries. Stores have opened in Philadelphia,<ref name=philbiz/> Miami,<ref name=miaminewtimesjan2014>{{cite news|last=Torres|first=Carla|title=Insomnia Cookies in South Beach: Late-Night Ice Cream and Treats|url=http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2014/01/finalinsomnia_cookies_on_sobe.php|access-date=February 11, 2014|newspaper=Miami New Times|date=January 22, 2014}}</ref> New York City,<ref name=cbsny2012>{{cite web|last=Petrone|first=Carly|title=NYC’s 5 Best Cookies|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/guide/just-add-milk-nycs-top-5-cookies/ |publisher=[[CBS New York, West Lafayette]] |access-date=February 11, 2014|date=February 17, 2012}}</ref> Boston, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, Rochester, Ithaca, Baltimore, Pullman, Terre Haute, St. Louis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Madison, Oshkosh, Chapel Hill, Greenville, Morgantown, Pittsburgh, <ref>{{cite web|last1=Suen|first1=Mabel|title=A Look Inside Insomnia Cookies' New Central West End Storefront|url=http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2014/11/first_look_insomnia_cookies.php |publisher=Riverfront Times}}</ref> Tempe, Tucson, San Marcos, San Francisco, San Diego, Lubbock, Stillwater, Fayetteville, Austin, Fort Worth, Huntsville, Nacogdoches, State College, Norman, Fargo, Ann Arbor, and Baton Rouge.
Insomnia Cookies is based in New York City.<ref name="philbiz" /> Insomnia Cookies bakeries are typically located near college and university campuses to target students who wish to order cookies past the closing time of traditional bakeries. Most stores are open from 10:00{{nbsp}}a.m. until 3:00{{nbsp}}a.m. Monday-Friday, and from noon until 3:00{{nbsp}}a.m. on weekends.<ref name="ic-faq">{{Cite web |title=Insomnia Cookies - FAQ |url=https://insomniacookies.com/faq |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=Insomnia Cookies}}</ref>


The company has expanded throughout the continental U.S., opening its 100th store in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-10 |title=Insomnia Cookies to Open Real Estate Search to All 48 States in the Continental U.S. |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170710005197/en/Insomnia-Cookies-to-Open-Real-Estate-Search-to-All-48-States-in-the-Continental-U.S. |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=BusinessWire}}</ref> As of April 2021, the company had 192 locations.<ref name="tl-cookielab" />
Illinois has 6 locations in Carbondale, United Kingdom, Champaign, Chicago, Evanston, and Normal. They typically serve students at universities such as Northwestern University, Illinois State University, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana, DePaul University, University of Illinois-Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, University of Chicago, Chicago State University, Southern Illinois University, and among many others in the Chicagoland area.


In 2018 [[Krispy Kreme]], financed by [[JAB Holding Company]], acquired Insomnia. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Nunes|first1=Keith|title=JAB Holdings to Acquire Insomnia Cookies|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12187-jab-holding-to-acquire-insomnia-cookies|publisher=Food Business News}}</ref>
In 2018 [[Krispy Kreme]], financed by [[JAB Holding Company]], acquired Insomnia.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nunes|first1=Keith|title=JAB Holdings to Acquire Insomnia Cookies|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12187-jab-holding-to-acquire-insomnia-cookies|publisher=Food Business News}}</ref> Insomnia Cookies continues to operate independently.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mascarenhas |first=Natasha |date=2019-12-17 |title=VC Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth By Giving Insomnia Cookies $3.93M In Capital |url=https://news.crunchbase.com/news/vc-satisfies-its-sweet-tooth-by-giving-insomnia-cookies-3-93m-in-capital/ |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=[[Crunchbase]]}}</ref>

In April 2021, the company opened its first store with an experimental CookieLab section, a "cookie [[speakeasy]]" that offers customizable cookies and a bar with milk and milkshake options.<ref name="tl-cookielab">{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Rachel |date=2021-04-27 |title=There's a Cookie Speakeasy in Philadelphia — If You Know Where to Look |url=https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/insomnia-cookies-speakeasy-cookielab-philadelphia |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=[[Travel + Leisure]]}}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==


Insomnia Cookies sells 12 varieties of cookies, as well as [[cookie cake]]s and [[Chocolate brownie|brownies]]. Milk is also available with every order. [[Ice cream]] is also offered at most locations.{{cn|date=November 2018}}
Insomnia Cookies sells 20 varieties of cookies, as well as [[cookie cake]]s and [[Chocolate brownie|brownies]]. Milk is also available with every order. [[Ice cream]] and [[ice cream sandwich]]es are offered at most stores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-19 |title=Insomnia Cookies celebrates National Ice Cream Day |url=https://www.bakemag.com/articles/12298-insomnia-cookies-celebrates-national-ice-cream-day |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=Bake Magazine}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.insomniacookies.com Insomnia Cookies website]
* [https://insomniacookies.com/ Insomnia Cookies website]


[[Category:Fast-food chains of the United States]]
[[Category:Fast-food chains of the United States]]

Revision as of 22:40, 4 May 2021

Insomnia Cookies
Company typePrivate
IndustryBakery
Founded2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
FounderSeth Berkowitz
HeadquartersNew York City
Number of locations
192 stores (2021)
Area served
United States
OwnerKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.
(JAB Holding Company)
Websiteinsomniacookies.com
Insomnia Cookies in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Insomnia Cookies is a chain of bakeries in the United States that specializes in delivering warm cookies, baked goods, and ice cream.[1][2] Based in New York and Philadelphia, it was started in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the University of Pennsylvania. There are 192 locations as of April 2021.[3] Most are located in close proximity to university campuses and cater to students who want to order cookies late at night.

History and operations

The concept was founded by Seth Berkowitz in 2003 while attending the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.[1] Berkowitz began baking and delivering cookies from a dorm room to students on campus late at night.[1] From there the concept of cookie delivery grew.[4] The first retail store opened in 2004 in Syracuse, NY.[5]

Insomnia Cookies is based in New York City.[1] Insomnia Cookies bakeries are typically located near college and university campuses to target students who wish to order cookies past the closing time of traditional bakeries. Most stores are open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. Monday-Friday, and from noon until 3:00 a.m. on weekends.[6]

The company has expanded throughout the continental U.S., opening its 100th store in 2016.[7] As of April 2021, the company had 192 locations.[3]

In 2018 Krispy Kreme, financed by JAB Holding Company, acquired Insomnia.[8] Insomnia Cookies continues to operate independently.[9]

In April 2021, the company opened its first store with an experimental CookieLab section, a "cookie speakeasy" that offers customizable cookies and a bar with milk and milkshake options.[3]

Products

Insomnia Cookies sells 20 varieties of cookies, as well as cookie cakes and brownies. Milk is also available with every order. Ice cream and ice cream sandwiches are offered at most stores.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Van Allen, Peter (March 8, 2013). "Another place to get a cookie at 3 in the morning". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  2. ^ Casey, Drew (October 10, 2015). "Midnight munchies? Insomnia Cookies has your back". CNBC. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Chang, Rachel (April 27, 2021). "There's a Cookie Speakeasy in Philadelphia — If You Know Where to Look". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  4. ^ https://huffingtonpost.com/rajat-bhageria/an-interview-with-seth-be_b_6638500.html
  5. ^ "Insomnia Cookies Syracuse LLC". Business Lookup.
  6. ^ "Insomnia Cookies - FAQ". Insomnia Cookies. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  7. ^ "Insomnia Cookies to Open Real Estate Search to All 48 States in the Continental U.S." BusinessWire. July 10, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  8. ^ Nunes, Keith. "JAB Holdings to Acquire Insomnia Cookies". Food Business News.
  9. ^ Mascarenhas, Natasha (December 17, 2019). "VC Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth By Giving Insomnia Cookies $3.93M In Capital". Crunchbase. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  10. ^ "Insomnia Cookies celebrates National Ice Cream Day". Bake Magazine. July 19, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
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