If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you may want to grab a tissue for this news. Hong Kong baked goods brand Cookie DPT – pronounced Cookie Department – has just announced that they’re closing their flagship café and bakery in Central at the end of this week.
Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Wil Fang, Cookie DPT quickly garnered attention with their American-style cookies, which are crisp on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside, exactly the way we like them. Since then, they’ve gone on to become a mainstay in most of Hong Kong’s food events, festivals, markets, and pop-ups, eventually opening their first brick-and-mortar café in 2022.
Aside from cookies, their menu expanded to include brownies, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, pies, cakes, and all sorts of classics that any American grandmother would be proud of. We’re also big fans of the kimchi pasta and pancakes on their all-day breakfast and lunch menu.
But after three years, rising operational costs and leasing pressures have meant that Cookie DPT has made the decision to close down their Central flagship store on Sunday, November 9. Thankfully, the one glimmer of light in this situation is that the brand itself is not shutting down – they’ll still be selling their cookies and baked goods online, available for next-day delivery, events, and corporate catering. Fans can also look forward to seeing Cookie DPT in person again at the AIA Carnival this December, where they’ve promised to debut new treats and comfort food.
As Fang says, “This may be the end of one chapter, but our story isn’t over.” Go visit their Central café for one last cookie stash or pancake stack before this Sunday, or swing by on Saturday for a farewell party starting from 3pm!
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