Probably every student here, like myself, has been to the point where you are up until midnight studying for that huge exam the next morning. You still have several hours ahead of you and you start craving some kind of dessert to keep you occupied.
Like most college students, you are probably scavenging through the cabinets trying to find a piece of candy, cake mix or a few cookies in the bottom of a bag, only to find there is nothing to satisfy that craving. You’re in your pajamas, so you’re not up to driving out to whatever store happens to be open that time of night, but Luckily JMU students have Craving Cookies in this time of crisis. I was fortunate enough to discover them several weeks ago, and I love their cookies.
Craving Cookies is a new local business that started in September 2007 by JMU student, Scott Davidson. They deliver cookies Wednesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
When I say they deliver cookies, I mean they deliver a box of hot, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that smell absolutely delectable. I am not sure how they do it, but the cookies are still so warm and moist that they taste like you are eating them right off the pan.
I know that my roommates and I have been guilty of having cookies delivered two times in one night. They have great customer service with no complaints of making several deliveries a night. I have even had them make a courtesy call after I had ordered a few minutes before opening to ensure that I would get my cookies once the store opened.
They have speedy delivery with their Web site saying to allow 30 to 55 minutes for delivery, but every time I have ordered they had them delivered within 30 minutes. They also have excellent prices and free delivery on all orders more than $7. They even offer several options for payment including PayPal, cash or credit card. And for those frequent buyers, like myself, they even let you set up an account for easy ordering.
There are several different types of cookies, including their weekly specials. For people who like to dip their cookies in milk, they also have combination options of milk, cookies and a dipping cup. Besides cookies, you can get milk, iced coffee, energy drinks and green tea.
It is certainly the one-stop cookie shop where you can get not only your cookies, but also all of the accessories to go with them.
Most students start to feel that push at the end of the semester to turn in final projects and prepare for exams. We’re up until the early morning hours cramming to get everything in as the time winds down through the last few classes.
So as you are up looking for something to get you through the morning hours, it would be a great time to give Craving Cookies a try and support a local business.
Rachael McDaniel is a senior SMAD major.
