Lowrider Cookie Company

Lowrider Cookie Company
Exterior of the shop in Seattle's Central District in 2023
Restaurant information
OwnerEmily Allport
LocationWashington, United States

Lowrider Cookie Company (LCC) is a bakery based in the Seattle metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The woman-owned business is headquartered in Burien and has a brick and mortar shop in Seattle's Central District. It has also operated at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac.[2] LCC specializes in cookies and cookie cakes.

Description

The bakery Lowrider Cookie Company (LCC) operates in the Seattle metropolitan area. The woman-owned business[3] is headquartered in Burien and operates a brick and mortar shop at the intersection of Union Street and 23rd Avenue in Seattle's Central District.[4] Previously, the business operated a trailer in Georgetown.[5] LCC's logo depicts a dachshund.[6]

LCC specializes in cookies and cookie cakes.[7] Cookie varieties have included birthday cake (white chocolate with sprinkles),[8][9] brown butter triple chocolate chunk, lemon crinkle,[10] salted toffee pecan, and s'mores.[11] LCC also offers seasonal options.[2]

History

Emily Allport is the founder and owner.[12][13] The business started as a pop-up at farmers' markets.[14] LCC operated from the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall,[15][16] starting in 2018.[17][18] A permanent brick and mortar shop opened in the Central District in 2019.[19][20][21] The business closed temporarily more than once in 2021 as a result of heatwaves.[22][23]

In 2022, LCC opened a new location in Burien, which also serves as the headquarters.[24][25] The business has also operated at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.[26][27] The Georgetown location closed in 2025.[5][28]

Reception

Chelsea Lin included LCC in Seattle Magazine's 2018 overviews of the city's "best" and "tastiest" cookies.[9][12] Allie Lebos and Simon Feisthauer Fournet selected LCC to represent Washington in Tasting Table's 2025 list of the best chocolate chip cookies in each U.S. state.[10] Kurt Suchman included the business in Eater Seattle's 2025 overview of the city's best cookies.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "How Lowrider Cookie Company bakes up sweet treats for the Seattle area and beyond". The Seattle Times. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  2. ^ a b c Suchman, Kurt (2025-05-23). "The Best Cookies in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  3. ^ "These Women-Owned Seattle Restaurants Are Offering Takeout and Delivery". The Stranger. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  4. ^ "42 new restaurants in Seattle include a much-anticipated Alki pasta place, a Jewish deli and many hot-pot spots". The Seattle Times. 2019-06-22. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  5. ^ a b Cheadle, Harry (2025-06-26). "11 Seattle-Area Restaurants That Sadly Said Goodbye This Month". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  6. ^ Vansynghel, Margo (2019-05-07). "Lowrider Baking Company, the Central District's new cookie shop, moves in at 24th and Union". Capitol Hill Seattle Blog. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  7. ^ "You Need This Giant Cookie Cake in Your Life". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  8. ^ "For glorious cakes and fudgy cookies, head to Georgetown". The Seattle Times. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  9. ^ a b "The Best Cookies in Seattle". Seattle magazine. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  10. ^ a b Lebos, Allie (2022-07-14). "The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies In Every State". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  11. ^ Staff, Eater (2020-03-24). "Where to Buy Fresh Bread and Pastries for Takeout or Delivery in Seattle Right Now". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  12. ^ a b "The Tastiest Cookies in Seattle". Seattle magazine. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  13. ^ Burnstead, Brandon (2018-12-18). "These aren't your grandma's chocolate chip cookies at Lowrider Baking Co". Seattle Refined. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  14. ^ "Lowrider Baking Company Brings Cookies to Georgetown Trailer Park Mall". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  15. ^ Kate (2025-09-16). "The Georgetown Trailer Park Mall". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  16. ^ Berg, Jordyn (2021-03-22). "Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is not your average shopping experience". Seattle Refined. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  17. ^ Hill, Megan (2018-10-05). "Grand Central Bakery Is Coming to Wedgwood". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  18. ^ Lin, Chelsea (2022-07-08). "5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in November 2018". Seattle magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  19. ^ "Lowrider Baking Company Expands to Central District". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  20. ^ Hill, Megan (2019-03-26). "Popular Fast Food Burger Chain Heads to West Seattle". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  21. ^ "This Week in Restaurant News: Cookies in the Central District and a Deli in Lake City". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  22. ^ Guarente, Gabe (2021-06-28). "Many Seattle Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes Close Due to Extreme Heat Wave". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  23. ^ Guarente, Gabe (2021-08-13). "High Temperatures, Smoke Disrupt Seattle Restaurants Yet Again This Summer". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  24. ^ Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (2022-10-03). "Pike Place Market Hosts a Fall Festival This Month". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  25. ^ "Dim sum, tacos and more at 21 brand-new Greater Seattle restaurants". The Seattle Times. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  26. ^ "A new H Mart location, a drive-thru Shake Shack and 25 other Greater Seattle openings". The Seattle Times. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  27. ^ Burnstead, Brandon (2023-11-22). "Airport Eats: Savor these Sea-Tac dining options". Seattle Refined. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  28. ^ "Popular Seattle-area restaurants closing this month". MyNorthwest.com. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
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