Comments on: Cookie’s Corner with Pizza

By: Wonderful Commenter

Wonderful Commenter — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:25:13 +0000

Having worked the counter at shops like these in the past, I do think that bulletproof glass is necessary. It would be fun though if there was such thing as one-way bullet-proof glass, so that while I could not be harmed behind the counter, I would be able to thwart – permanently – any would-be robbers.

By: Flagler Pl NW

Flagler Pl NW — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:36:01 +0000

Like some of the other posts, I have mixed feelings on this particular shop. I did stop into the store a few days after opening and didn’t really notice anything that was going to bring me back. It’s appearance is nicer than Flagler Market. Of course I always had dreams it would turn into a cafe of sorts, or bakery, or even a deli. But I know that is wishful thinking… It’d be amazing if a Rocklands BBQ took the chance of opening in the neighborhood! But I know getting an establishment that sells made-to-order food is quite the challenge in the neighborhood.

By: eric

eric — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:23:19 +0000

i live next door to this place on 2nd street and have mixed feelings about it. Mostly, I am disappointed that some of Simon’s original vision has apparently been lost in the reality of getting it open (at one point he had spoke of having a Brickskellar-like beer selection and more gourmet pizzas). Of course the plexiglass is rather disappointing as well, though as someone else said it is easy to criticize when you’re not staffing it. Frankly the original vision was expressed before his other store got robbed two years ago – it was a real shame that happened, and clearly affected how Simon approaches our area.

Personally, I would hope that as he adjusts the business he will reflect more goods and services that the neighborhood is obviously hungry for (witness Big Bear, Windows and Timor) – outdoor dining in the vacant lot, for example, would be such a massive hit that it’s hard to believe it is not being taken advantage of. With the right vision this place could be like Wonderland or Red Rocks. Here’s hoping that it evolves over time. I have been here long enough to have spent quite a bit of time hanging out with Romeo in the store’s previous incarnation, and I had mixed feelings about his store as well. Mostly I really wish he would come to feel the plexiglass is unnecessary – maybe get a few Rottweillers, which is how Romeo kept things secure.

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:50:32 +0000

I have to agree with Emilyhaha, can people stop knocking the new market? I live directly across the street in the Gage School and welcome this new addition to the neighborhood! Is this a Red Rocks Pizza or Cosi…NO. But what is does offer is a sign of change in our neighborhood as well as a convenient place to get daily goods. And to “Trean” the beauty of living in America is that you have the choice to patronize establishments or not. If you have such a problem with the new market then drive yourself to 14th and P St. where you will get the high end non liquor store, microwave pizza establishment you so desire.

By: Emilyhaha

Emilyhaha — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:48 +0000

In the world of 40s selections, Cookie’s Corner rates nowhere near the top! Their beer cases are half the size of most of the neighborhood market’s and is equally matched by their selection of groceries and dry goods.

Also, if you take a moment to look into the kitchen, they have all the trappings of an *actual* restaurant, including a hot dog machine (the old school kind that rotates), fountain soda dispenser, grill, and health-code compliant three-part sink.

Can we please just stop knocking this place based on aesthetics and make conclusions based on fact? I’ll be there to test out the food this week, too, and look forward to stopping by with my family when they’re in town. -Em

By: Trean

Trean — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:33:37 +0000

The bud light signs are because it IS just another corner liquor store. They sell more 40s, big cans of beer, than any microwave pizza. One word formed in my mind when I walked inside…GROSS. And have you ever been inside Ledroit Market to get food? GROSS. Same owners, same dirty food. This place doesn’t have the same sanitary code as a real restaurant. It appears to be a corner liquor store with a microveave for pizza and oscar myers subs. Good luck.

By: Question

Question — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:52:24 +0000

When are they going to remove the unsightly bud light vinyl signs? This thing reeks of just another corner liquor store. Though, I’ll go and get food before passing final judgment.