Downtown Auburn got a little sweeter with the opening of Cookie Fix on Nov.5. Located between Big Blue Bagel and Wrapsody, Cookie Fix offers fresh-baked cookies, ready-to-bake cookie dough, cookie cake, fresh milk and Rockhouse ice cream — quickly becoming the go-to stop for college students and families alike.
The arrival of Cookie Fix in Auburn marks a new chapter for the brand that started nearly a decade ago. In 2016, Amy Jason opened the first Cookie Fix in Homewood, Alabama, after her cookies grew so popular that she could not keep up with demand at home. What began as a cookie business from her personal kitchen has since expanded into a multi-city sensation known for its uniquely tall, gooey cookies.
Nine years later, Dustin Blomeyer brought the company’s 10th location to life in Auburn, Alabama
Blomeyer, a 2001 Auburn graduate, spent years in the food industry before taking a leap into entrepreneurship. As the food industry would have led him elsewhere, his love for Auburn kept him on The Plains. His degree in entrepreneurship and family business proved to be the perfect foundation for this chapter, helping him transition from managing products behind the scenes to running a storefront with beloved cookies.
As a father and the owner of a business that is next door to his sister's business, Wrapsody, family is of the utmost importance.
“I am wanting to promote the downtown area and keep it clean and appealing for the growing number of families here, and [prove wrong] the misconception that you can’t bring young families downtown,” Blomeyer said. “I would also like to see more of a police presence.”
The store closes at 6 p.m. on weekdays and at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, promoting a safe environment for families. However, Blomeyer is working on ideas for expanding services into later nighttime hours.
His connection to Cookie Fix dates back to before it opened in Homewood. His mother-in-law bought cookies from Jason out of her kitchen. He immediately saw that these cookies were not like any other; they were unique in that they were tall, crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside and used fine ingredients like sea salt.
The Auburn location has opened up the opportunity for culinary students to get involved in the making of these next-level cookies.
Junior hospitality student Eloise Franklin, who works as a baker, states that working at Cookie Fix is the best job she has ever had.
“Who doesn’t want to be around cookies all day long? And the staff and leadership here are amazing too,” Franklin said.
As a hospitality student, baking at Cookie Fix counts for her hospitality hours.
Cookie Fix has also attracted students outside of hospitality. Senior political science student Ellie Kesterton learned about Cookie Fix from her Birmingham roommates, who were already fans of the original locations. Her curiosity led her to apply for a position before the store opened its doors, and she has loved it ever since.
“It’s been awesome. I’ve met so many amazing people, and Dustin is unbelievable. He’s the best boss ever. The atmosphere is so much fun with all girls working here,” Kesterton said.
Blomeyer mentioned he would like to have more full-time staff. Most are part-time college students working around their class schedules.
In working at Cookie Fix, employees and bakers have access to a brand new kitchen, which Blomeyer lends to his friends in the catering business, complete with oven racks and counter space for their personal cooking needs.
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Betsy Nearn, junior majoring in public relations, is from Memphis, Tennessee. She has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2025.
