About Us
A sweet tradition in historic St. Charles since 1976.
Our Story
The Sweet Beginning
What started as a gesture of kindness – giving free cookies to children visiting her dress shop – turned into St. Charles’ most beloved bakery tradition. Charlotte Thompson’s irresistible recipes and generous spirit created more than just cookies; they created a community gathering place that would span generations.
Who We Are
Three Generations of Baking
For nearly fifty years, our family has been sharing love through freshly baked cookies. Each generation has preserved Grandma Charlotte’s original recipes while adding their own chapter to our story.
Charlotte Thompson
Founder,
Original Baker
Began our sweet journey with a dress shop and heart full of love, sharing homemade cookies that would become St. Charles’ favorite tradition.
Nancy Ginnever
Daughter,
Second Generation
Lovingly continued her mother’s legacy with the same warmth and care, delighting customers with every fresh batch of cookies she baked.
Theresa Rubio
Granddaughter,
Current Owner & Head Baker
Brought our family’s beloved cookies back to Main Street in 2010, carrying forward Grandma’s tradition of spreading joy through every cookie.
Angel Rubio
Co-Owner,
Operations Manager
Works alongside Theresa with dedication and care, ensuring each cookie brings the same warmth and quality that Grandma Charlotte inspired.
Family Recipes
Fresh Daily
Award-Winning
Historic Home
Sweet Words from Happy Customers
Did not disappoint, the hype is real!!! Great cookies. It’s hard to choose a favorite… Thanks grandma, glad I stopped in.
Lauren R.
Google Review
Our Cookie Magic
A Recipe for Joy
Every morning, the sweet aroma of fresh-baked cookies fills our Main Street shop. Using only premium ingredients and mixed completely from scratch, our cookies are hand-scooped and baked throughout the day to ensure that perfect combination of golden edges and soft centers. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with loved ones, each oversized cookie delivers pure joy in every bite.
Baked Fresh Daily
Each cookie is mixed from scratch and hand-scooped to perfection, ensuring that crispy-edge, soft-center bite that made us famous.
