This fall, Lei’d Cookies – a mobile small-batch sweet treat biz by founders Leilani Terris and James Lewis – will get its first brick-and-mortar at 8588 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. WNLA caught up with the duo to talk inspo, expansion, and, of course, cookies:
WNLA: What inspired the brick-and-mortar? That’s to say, why go stationary after so much “mobile” success?
JL: Our constant sell-outs at our events inspired the brick-and-mortar. Leaving people upset that they can’t get Lei’d doesn’t make us happy at all. The love of the cookies is overwhelming and the storefront will not only allow us to get cookies to people on the daily, but also to cater events throughout the week and get back to shipping cookies across the country.
WNLA: Pending the Culver City location’s inevitable boom, do you hope to continue expanding?
JL: We are absolutely in love with this location and the opportunity it allows us to open more locations in the future with smaller footprints. That way we can have freshly baked cookies available for all of LA…and eventually the world!
WNLA: What will the brick-and-mortar change about Lei’d Cookies?
JL: We will expand the menu with plenty of offerings. New cookie flavors are coming, new items like cinnamon rolls and brownies are on the way, and coffee and ice-cold summer drinks as well. We will also be bringing back cookies & ice cream in some fun new ways, and the ice cream sandwiches and sundaes will be taken up a notch or two. Plus, there will be plenty of catering options.
