Friday, October 24, 2025

Altadena Cookie Co. Marks Grand Reopening With Ribbon Cutting

Photo Credit: Chandra Wicke Photography

Community bakery celebrates resilience and renewal with public event in Altadena

Altadena Cookie Co. will celebrate its grand reopening on Tuesday, Oct. 28, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and press preview aimed at highlighting community recovery following the Eaton Fire. The event marks the debut of the bakery’s first brick-and-mortar location, providing a new gathering space in an historically underserved and recently fire-ravaged neighborhood.

“Everyone in the broad and diverse community of Altadena deserves a bit of joy. We are here to continue bringing it, one cookie at a time,” said owners, Jessica Christopher and Michelle Taylor, both of whom suffered personal loss in the fire.

The reopening is the culmination of more than two years of planning, dedication, and commitment to their town, they said.

The ribbon cutting, scheduled for 11:15 a.m., will include participation by local students from a neighborhood school and brief remarks from the owners.

Following the ceremony, attendees will be invited to tour the bakery’s kitchen and dining room while enjoying light refreshments. Interview opportunities will follow the tours, offering members of the media a chance to speak with the owners and preview the space.

Located in Altadena, the woman-owned company began in 2020 as a cottage-licensed bakery and broke ground on its store 18 months before the Eaton Fire. After 10 months of rebuilding, the owners are ready to welcome the community back.

The bakery will officially open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 29, maintaining regular hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Its menu will feature a diverse assortment of cookies along with soft-serve ice cream and drinks. In the near future, Altadena Cookie Co. will begin hosting baking and decorating classes and parties, as well as feature a baking lending library for community use.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11:15 a.m. Altadena Cookie Co., For more call (626) 989-1437 or visit www.altadenacookieco.com.