Crumbl Cookies is coming to Waterloo
Crumbl Cookies, the popular U.S. dessert company and social media sensation, is expanding their franchise to the corner of Northfield Drive and Weber Street North.
According to the company's website, the shop will be open seven days a week and offer baked goods in-store, for delivery and curbside pickup, as well as catering.
'Our desserts are made fresh daily with an exciting weekly rotating menu from the best chocolate chip cookies to mini pies and cakes,' Crumbl's website reads.
The Waterloo store is expected to open on Aug. 15.
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