Vermont Cookie Love

What Vermont Cookie Love does

Vermont Cookie Love is a privately held, family-owned artisan bakery and ice cream stand founded in 2007 in Shelburne, Vermont, currently headquartered at 6915 Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh, VT, with a second retail storefront opened in Middlebury, VT in 2023. The company produces handcrafted cookies in approximately ten proprietary, trademarked flavor lines (First Love, Forbidden Love, Puppy Love, Enduring Love, True Love, Addicted to Love, Mother's Love, Summer Love, Fall in Love, It's a Wonderful Love), plus frozen cookie dough in 1 lb and 2.5 lb tubs, soft-serve creemees, hard ice cream, custom ice cream cakes, and English-style scones branded as Love Triangles. Production uses locally sourced Vermont ingredients including Callebaut chocolate from St. Albans, Cabot butter, Vermont Coffee Company beans, Monument Farms dairy, Kingdom Creamery ice cream, and Maple in Vermont syrup; all cookies and dough were officially certified Non-GMO in May 2015, and baking operations are approximately 85% solar-powered through a SunCommon Community Solar Array partnership established in 2016.

The business operates four distinct go-to-market motions: (1) direct-to-consumer retail at the two company-owned storefronts open seven days a week; (2) nationwide e-commerce shipping of freshly baked cookie gift boxes (priced $38-$43) via USPS Priority Mail with same-day baking and shipping; (3) wholesale distribution of frozen cookie dough and fresh-baked cookies to approximately 15 independent grocery stores and co-ops across Vermont including City Market, Healthy Living Market, and Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op; and (4) a fundraising program through which schools, sports teams, and community organizations sell frozen cookie dough and earn reported margins. The company also participates seasonally as a vendor at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) in West Springfield, MA since 2010. Pricing is unit-based across all channels, with no subscription or recurring contracts.

Vermont Cookie Love has accumulated meaningful brand recognition in the Vermont specialty food market, winning the Seven Days newspaper "Best Creemee in Vermont" Seven Daysies award for seven consecutive years through 2017 and earning national media coverage in Martha Stewart Living (2016) and on the Rachael Ray Show (2009). The company has 8 employees, no disclosed external funding or institutional ownership, and is operated by the Seyler family. Geographic operations are concentrated in Vermont for retail and wholesale, with nationwide reach only through the e-commerce gift box channel.

Name

Vermont Cookie Love

Legal name

Vermont Cookie Love

Website

https://vermontcookielove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vermont Cookie Love is a family-owned Vermont artisan bakery and ice cream stand (founded 2007) that handcrafts cookies, frozen cookie dough, creemees, and ice cream cakes for sale through two company-owned retail storefronts, nationwide e-commerce gift box shipping, and a wholesale network of approximately 15 Vermont grocers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cookies and Ice Cream

NAICS

Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821), Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Cookies & Crackers (2052), Bakery Products (2050), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Dessert-First Bakeries (Cupcakes, Cookies, Brownies) (THAFAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bakery Grab-and-Go (Pastries, Packaged Desserts, Takeaway Bread) (CRAHAKAJ), Soft-Serve & Custard Stands (THAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Artisan cookies
• Frozen cookie dough
• Soft serve ice cream
• Gourmet gift boxes
• Specialty bakery

Headquarters

HQ city

North Ferrisburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cookie Gift Box E-commerce Sales: Baked-fresh-to-order gourmet cookie gift boxes shipped nationwide via USPS Priority Mail. Boxes range from single-flavor dozen options to multi-flavor samplers (18-54 cookies). Orders ship same day as baking, Monday through Friday.
2. In-Store Retail (Ice Cream, Cookies, Beverages): Walk-in retail sales at two locations: The Love Shack (North Ferrisburgh) and Cookie Love Middlebury. Products include creemees, hard ice cream, baked cookies, scones, espresso drinks, floats, and specialty creations (Lovewich, Affagato, Sundaes). Open 7 days a week, 11am-9pm.
3. Wholesale Frozen Cookie Dough and Retail Products: Frozen cookie dough sold in 1 lb and 2.5 lb tubs to ~15+ independent grocery stores, co-ops, and markets across Vermont. Also includes fresh-baked cookies and frozen scones at retail locations.
4. Fundraiser Cookie Dough Program: Schools, sports teams, and community organizations sell frozen cookie dough (in 1 lb tubs and 2.5 lb family-size options) and earn a margin/profit for their cause. Nine flavors available including a wheat-free option.
5. Gift Cards: Physical gift cards (starting at $10) sold in-store, redeemable at both North Ferrisburgh and Middlebury locations.
6. Custom Ice Cream Cakes: Custom ice cream cakes made with Kingdom Creamery ice cream, homemade cookie crush, and chocolate or salted caramel sauce. Seven inches round, serves 8-10. Price $38.00. Requires 4 days notice for custom orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vermont Cookie Love is a family-owned artisan bakery and ice cream stand that handcrafts small-batch gourmet cookies, frozen cookie dough, soft-serve creemees, hard ice cream, scones, and custom ice cream cakes using locally sourced Vermont ingredients. The company operates two retail storefronts (The Love Shack in North Ferrisburgh and Cookie Love Middlebury), ships baked-fresh-to-order cookie gift boxes nationwide via e-commerce, distributes frozen cookie dough wholesale to approximately 15 Vermont grocery stores and co-ops, and runs a fundraiser program for schools and community organizations.

Product overview

Vermont Cookie Love is an artisan bakery and ice cream stand operating as a single-location retail business with two storefronts (The Love Shack in North Ferrisburgh and Cookie Love Middlebury). The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines: fresh-baked gourmet cookies (offered in 10+ signature flavors like First Love Chocolate Chip, Forbidden Love Triple Chocolate, and Puppy Love Peanut Butter), frozen cookie dough in 1 lb and 2.5 lb tubs, cookie gift boxes in various configurations (Oodles of Love, Chocolate Lover's, Wholesome Love, One Love, and Wheat-Free options), soft-serve creemees and hard ice cream, ice cream cakes, and scones. Additional services include a fundraising program for schools and organizations, wholesale distribution to retail stores, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Love Triangles: Cranberry or Chocolate Chip frozen scones
• First Love
• Forbidden Love
• Puppy Love
• Addicted to Love
• Enduring Love
• True Love
• Mother's Love
• Summer Love
• Fall in Love
• It's a Wonderful Love
• Creemee

Products and services

• Cookie Gift Boxes Baked-fresh-to-order gourmet cookie gift boxes featuring trademarked Vermont Cookie Love flavors (First Love Chocolate Chip, Forbidden Love Triple Chocolate, Puppy Love Peanut Butter, etc.) in multiple sizes (12, 18, 24, 36, and 54 cookies). Available configurations include Oodles of Love (6 flavors, 18-54 cookies, from $43), Chocolate Lover's (3 chocolate flavors, 18 cookies, $42), Wholesome Love (hearty nutty flavors, 18 cookies, $42), One Love (single flavor, 12 cookies, $38), and Wheat-Free One Love ($38). Shipped nationwide via USPS Priority Mail, same day as baking, Monday through Friday. Designed for gifting occasions (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, teacher gifts).
• Frozen Cookie Dough All-natural, GMO-free frozen cookie dough available in 1 lb tubs ($9) and 2.5 lb family-size tubs ($20-$22). Nine flavors including First Love, Forbidden Love, Addicted to Love, Puppy Love, Enduring Love, True Love, Sugar, Fall in Love, Summer Love, Mother's Love, and a Wheat-Free Chocolate Chip option. Sold through company retail stores, wholesale to approximately 15 independent Vermont grocery stores and co-ops, and via the fundraiser program for schools and community organizations.
• Creemees (Soft-Serve Ice Cream) Soft-serve Vermont creemees in flavors including Vanilla, Chocolate, Maple, Coffee, Maple Coffee Twist, and additional seasonal/rotating flavors. Sold by size (Kids $3.50 / Small $4.50 / Large $5.50). Awarded Best Creemee in Vermont by Seven Days newspaper readers for 7 consecutive years through 2017. Served at the ice cream window at The Love Shack (North Ferrisburgh) and Cookie Love Middlebury seasonally.
• Hard Ice Cream Hard ice cream available year-round at the ice cream stand in flavors including Sea Salt Caramel, Double Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry, Maple Walnut, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Black Raspberry, plus dairy-free sorbet options (Mixed Berry, Raspberry, Lemon, Mango, Dairy-Free Vanilla, Dairy-Free Maple). Priced per scoop ($4.50 single / $6.00 double; sorbet $4.00 single / $5.50 double).
• Ice Cream Cakes Custom ice cream cakes made with Kingdom Creamery ice cream, layers of homemade cookie crush, and homemade chocolate or salted caramel sauce. Seven inches round, serves 8-10. Price $38.00 per cake. Requires 4 days notice for custom orders. Available from both retail locations.
• Love Triangles Scones Authentic English-style scones available in Cranberry and Chocolate Chip flavors. Available fresh in-store at both retail locations or frozen for home baking. Sold under the Love Triangles sub-brand.
• Cookie Dough Fundraiser Program Fundraising program in which schools, sports teams, clubs, and community organizations sell frozen cookie dough (1 lb tubs and 2.5 lb family-size tubs, nine flavors including wheat-free option) to raise money for their cause. Vermont Cookie Love supplies product, materials, and flyers; organizations distribute dough to supporters and earn a margin/profit. Documented outcomes include Essex Middle School Cheerleading raising approximately $1,000 in profit for team jackets.
• Gift Cards Physical gift cards redeemable at both The Love Shack (North Ferrisburgh) and Cookie Love Middlebury locations. Available in denominations of $10, $20, $30, $50, $75, and $100. Physical card mailed to recipient.
• Cookie Love Ice Cream Creations Specialty in-store ice cream creations including Lovewich ($8), Affagato ($6), Love Pop ($4), Sundaes (Small $5.75 / Large $7), Parfait ($8), and All the Love ($10). Built around creemees, hard ice cream, fresh-baked cookies, cookie crush, and homemade sauces using Kingdom Creamery ice cream and other local ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Creemee in Vermont - 7 consecutive years (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 as documented; 2014 runner-up)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Callebaut Chocolate (St. Albans, VT)coreOthersCallebaut Chocolate factory in St. Albans, VT supplies chocolate for all cookie products. This is a key local ingredient partnership enabling Vermont Cookie Love to use non-GMO, Vermont-made chocolate across all flavors. The chocolate is used in chocolate chips, cocoa, and other chocolate components.
• Vermont Coffee Company (Middlebury, VT)coreOthersVermont Coffee Company supplies organic, fair trade dark roast coffee beans ground into the Addicted to Love (Mocha Chocolate Chip) cookie dough and used in espresso-based drinks at the retail locations.
• Cabot Creamery (Waitsfield, VT)coreOthersCabot provides butter (locally sourced) for use across all cookie products. Cabot is one of Vermont's most recognized dairy brands, known for high-quality AA butter.
• Monument Farms Dairy (Weybridge, VT)coreOthersLocal Vermont dairy supplier providing dairy products for use in cookie and ice cream production.
• Kingdom Creamery (East Hardwick, VT)coreOthersKingdom Creamery supplies ice cream used in Vermont Cookie Love's ice cream cakes and is featured in the creemee and ice cream menu. Their ice cream is used in the signature ice cream cake product.
• Kimball Brook Farms (Hinesburg, VT)minorOthersOrganic dairy supplier based in Hinesburg, VT. Contributes to Vermont Cookie Love's commitment to organic and locally sourced ingredients.
• Maple in Vermont (Charlotte, VT)coreOthersLocal Vermont maple supplier based in Charlotte, VT. Maple is used in creemee flavors (Maple, Maple Coffee Twist) and other menu items as a key Vermont ingredient.
• West Meadow Farm (Colchester, VT)coreOthersWest Meadow Farm supplies wheat-free flour (brown rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, salt, sugar) used in Vermont Cookie Love's Wheat-Free Chocolate Chip cookie. Located in Colchester, VT.
• Wilcox Ice Cream (Arlington, VT)coreOthersWilcox Dairy in Manchester, VT supplies hard ice cream available year-round at Vermont Cookie Love's ice cream stand. This complements the seasonal creemee (soft serve) offerings with a year-round hard ice cream menu.
• SunCommoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont Cookie Love joined a Community Solar Array through SunCommon, a Vermont-based solar energy company. Approximately 85% of their annual electricity use is offset by solar credits, powering their kitchen and baking operations. This is a key sustainability partnership supporting the company's environmental mission.
• Gotham City Graphics (Burlington, VT)minorOthersDesigned the iconic dancing cow signs for the Love Shack front lawn, which feature a face-in-the-hole photo opportunity. The signs were constructed by Sammel Signs of Essex Junction, VT.
• Sammel Signs (Essex Junction, VT)minorOthersConstructed the dancing cow signs and face-in-the-hole photo sign at the Love Shack in North Ferrisburgh.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stonyfield Farm: New Hampshire-based organic dairy brand owned by Lactalis with national distribution. Comparable as a New England-origin, organic/non-GMO certified food brand with strong sustainability narrative and natural foods wholesale presence.
• Cold Stone Creamery: National ice cream chain with custom mix-ins, sundaes, and signature creations. Comparable on the in-store ice cream experience (creemees, sundaes, custom creations) at retail storefronts, though at far broader scale.
• Ben & Jerry's: Vermont-based premium ice cream maker (Unilever-owned) with national and global distribution. Comparable on Vermont provenance, premium ice cream, unusual flavor profiles, and values-driven brand positioning (sustainability, local sourcing).

Direct peers

• Insomnia Cookies: Late-night cookie delivery chain with multiple retail locations and strong national e-commerce. Directly comparable on cookie gifting, multi-channel retail + DTC, and college/community customer base (e.g., fundraiser-style loyalty).
• Levain Bakery: New York-based artisan cookie bakery with multiple retail locations and a national reputation for premium cookies. Comparable on handmade cookies, retail storefronts, cult brand following, and gifting/celebration occasions.
• Tate's Bake Shop: Long Island-based artisan cookie brand that scaled from a single bakery to nationwide distribution (now owned by Mondelez). Closest comparable on premium baked-to-order cookie gift boxes, signature chocolate chip focus, and DTC e-commerce.
• Mrs. Fields: Iconic cookie retail and gifting brand with nationwide mall storefronts, cookie gift tins, and DTC e-commerce. Closest comparable on cookie gifting at scale, retail footprint, and gift-box business model.

Emerging players

• Salt & Straw: Artisan small-batch ice cream chain with unique rotating flavors and a strong DTC/grocery presence. Comparable on premium/artisan ice cream, distinctive flavor naming/IP, and retail scoop shop model.

Regional players

• Lake Champlain Chocolates: Vermont-based premium chocolate and confectionery maker with national DTC and wholesale distribution. Comparable as a Vermont-origin premium food brand with national gifting channels and similar local-ingredient ethos.

Others

• Kingdom Creamery: Vermont-based ice cream producer that supplies Vermont Cookie Love's ice cream cakes and creemees. Comparable as a regional Vermont premium ice cream player and ingredient ecosystem partner; not a direct competitor but adjacent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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