Philly Cookie Company: From a Love of Shortbread to a Growing Local Brand
- .yawA
- Oct 8
- 3 min read
Some businesses are built on big ideas, others on big risks and some, like Philly Cookie Company, are built on a simple, timeless love for cookies.
For founder Loc Pham, the journey started in childhood with a passion for buttery shortbread cookies. Over time, that love turned into a recipe perfected through years of experimenting and sharing with friends and family. “Everyone always told me my shortbreads were special,” Loc Pham says. “I was tired of working for other people, so I took a huge risk and started this business.”
That leap of faith is paying off. Today, Philly Cookie Company produces delicious, melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads that you can find both online and in more than 20 locations across the Greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey.
Proudest Moment: From Kitchen to Distribution
Of all the milestones so far, one stands above the rest: landing Kensington Food Company as a distributor. “Seeing a whole pallet of my product was surreal,” Loc Pham recalls. “It was one of those moments where all the late nights and risks finally felt worth it.”
A Day in the Life of Philly Cookie Company
No two days look the same for this entrepreneur.
Some days are spent going business to business introducing the cookies to new customers.
Other days are dedicated to baking in the commercial kitchen, filling custom orders with care.
And then there are days spent behind a laptop, writing emails, meeting with partners, and planning future growth.
To keep building brand recognition, Philly Cookie Company also takes part in events and pop-ups, bringing cookies directly to the community—and often meeting new fans face-to-face.
Where to Find Philly Cookie Company
The best way to support Philly Cookie Company is by ordering directly through the website: www.phillycookie.com.
But you can also find the cookies in these local spots around Philadelphia and South Jersey:
Klein’s Supermarket – 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. & 24th and Fairmount Ave., 19130
Haddon Culinary – 741 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108
Castellino’s Fishtown – 1255 E. Palmer St., 19125
Knockbox Café – 405 S. 45th St., 19104
Vientiane Bistro – 2537 Kensington Ave., 19125
Sunday Girl Café – 263 N. 3rd St., 19106
Bean2Bean Café – Billy Penn Studio, 1516 N. 5th St., 19122
Riverwards Produce – 2200 E. Norris St., 19125
Omoi Life Goods – 41 S. 3rd St., 19106
Breezy’s Deli – 2235 Washington Ave., 19146
Hank’s Bubble Tea – Temple University Campus (Anderson/Mazur Hall)
Philly Shared Retails – Willow Grove Mall (near Bloomingdales), 2500 West Moreland Rd.
Third Wheel Cheese – 705 South 50th St., 19143
Queen and Rook – 607 South 2nd St., 19147
Made with Love Juicery – 1925 Fairmount Ave.
Nutmeg Bar and Market – 1835 East Passyunk Ave., 19148
South Sichuan – 19th & Tasker Ave., South Philly
Lucky’s Last Stand – Manayunk
Face Clock Gallery – 2nd and Norris
Curds and Whey – Jenkintown, PA
Inspirations Along the Way
Behind every great entrepreneur are great mentors. For Loc Pham, a few stand out:
Fred Ortega, pastry chef at Rittenhouse Hotel, whose humor and talent left a lasting impression.
Dr. Philip Handel, a food science mentor who still supports the brand by engaging on social media.
Beth Silverstein Huxen, whose wisdom and encouragement helped spark the leap into entrepreneurship.
“These are the people who shaped my journey,” Loc Pham says. “I wouldn’t be here without them.”
How to Support Philly Cookie Company
If you’re craving a taste of buttery shortbreads and want to support a small local brand, order today at www.phillycookie.com.
As a thank-you to YAWA readers, enjoy 10% off your order with code: YAWA.
Philly Cookie Company proves that sometimes the sweetest success stories start with something as simple as a love for cookies and the courage to take a risk.
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