New Cookie Shop Opening In Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A new shop offering made-from-scratch cookies is preparing to open in Old Town Alexandria.

MidnighTreats, a Northern Virginia-based business, will open its third location Friday at 110 South Payne St., Alexandria, VA. Customers who visit on Friday during opening hours from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. will get a free chocolate chip cookie.

The cookie shop specializes in one-third pound cookies made with plant-based ingredients. The business seeks to increase a favorable view of vegan cookies over ones made with animal ingredients. Co-owner Johnny Nguyen, who grew up in Vienna, started MidnighTreats in 2018 in his family's kitchen. In 2022, MidnighTreats launched brick-and-mortar locations in Reston and Vienna.

The new Alexandria location was formerly home to Fleurir Chocolates, which ALX Now reported closed late last year.