Byward Market witnesses the thronging of Canada Day spectators at Ottawa's inaugural Craig's Cookies shop
In the heart of Ottawa's vibrant ByWard Market, a new sweet sensation is making waves. Craig's Cookies, a popular cookie chain renowned for its diverse and colourful flavours, has opened its doors, bringing with it a special edition **Pride Mix** to celebrate and support the Queer community.
The **Pride Mix** is a delightful assortment of six cookies, each bursting with vibrant hues and unique flavours. From the sugary sweet **Cotton Candy** to the rainbow-speckled **Confetti Queen**, these cookies are a tasty homage to the spirit of Pride. The mix also includes the **Rainbow Flag** cookie, a symbolic representation of inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
For Craig Pike, the founder of Craig's Cookies, this initiative is more than just a business move. As a member of the Queer community himself, he aims to publicly reflect the values of authenticity, acceptance, kindness, and love that guide his business. Each box of Craig’s Cookies in Ottawa includes a heart-shaped rainbow sticker, reinforcing this message of love and acceptance.
Craig's Cookies' expansion to Ottawa marks a significant milestone, as the city's ByWard Market was an appealing location due to its blend of locals and tourists. The brand's seventh corporate location joins 12 franchises across the country, including one in Newfoundland, where Pike hails from. The base of Craig's Cookies remains a Newfoundland recipe passed down from Pike's mother.
The introduction of the Pride Mix in Ottawa reflects both a business expansion and a commitment to community engagement. The mix is offered during Pride Month and at Capital Pride events, making it a seasonal but meaningful part of the local Pride celebrations.
José Mari Perez, a frequent visitor to Toronto, has already enjoyed the cookies from Craig's Cookies and looks forward to trying the Pride Mix. His enthusiasm underscores the growing appeal of Craig's Cookies, not just for its taste, but for its commitment to inclusivity and community.
Quelque Chose Pâtisserie, a previous tenant of the location, closed its doors in April. However, the patisserie still has two locations in Ottawa, one in Vanier and one in Westboro, continuing to serve the city's sweet tooth.
In a world where inclusivity and representation matter more than ever, Craig's Cookies is offering a sweet treat that not only tastes good but also carries a powerful message. The Pride Mix cookies are more than just cookies; they are a tasty, colourful tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, designed to celebrate Pride with joyous flavours while embodying values of authenticity, kindness, and inclusivity central to the brand’s identity.
- Craig Pike, the founder of Craig's Cookies, considers the Pride Mix initiative as more than a business move, as he aims to publicly reflect the values of authenticity, acceptance, kindness, and love that guide his business.
- The brand's first Ottawa location joins a network of 12 franchises across the country, each striving to engage with local communities, particularly during Pride Month and at Capital Pride events.
- José Mari Perez, a frequent visitor to Toronto, looks forward to trying Craig's Cookies' special Pride Mix, appreciating not just the taste, but the brand's commitment to inclusivity and community.
- In the realm of fashion-and-beauty, lifestyle, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and even AI, Craig's Cookies' Pride Mix cookies are a sweet, colourful testament to the power of inclusivity and representation, embodying the brand's core values in every bite.
