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Crave Cookies Coming to Clermont
A Cookie Craze Arrives in Clermont
Crave Cookies, a gourmet cookie franchise known for its inventive and oversized cookie creations, is preparing to open its first Clermont location. With a weekly rotating menu that has featured flavors like the “Stuffed Cookies & Cream,” the “Fluffer Nutter Butter,” and the “Crookie” (a croissant-cookie hybrid), Crave has built a reputation for pushing dessert boundaries while appealing to sweet tooths of all ages. Crave Cookies
Crave Cookies is currently under construction at the expanding John's Lake Center Plaza, located at the intersection of US-27 and Johns Lake Road. The new storefront joins a commercial center already home to businesses like Culver’s and is expected to attract attention from locals familiar with Crave’s presence in other cities. Photos from January 2025 show progress on the location, though no official opening date has been shared yet.
The brand’s presence is part of a broader pattern in Clermont’s development, where new food and beverage businesses are contributing to the city’s evolving landscape. Crave’s arrival adds a dessert-focused option to the area’s growing culinary mix and is likely to draw interest from both longtime locals and new residents looking for creative dining experiences.
“Local dessert lovers are already buzzing with excitement, eager to experience Crave’s famously outrageous flavors without leaving town. With each new cookie drop teased on social media, anticipation continues to build as Clermont residents count down the days to their first bite of these over-the-top creations.” Crave Cookies
Location: John's Lake Center Plaza
Crave Cookies will serve as one of the early anchor tenants of the newly developed John’s Lake Center Plaza, a retail hub that’s steadily coming to life at a high-visibility location on US-27. The plaza, already home to Culver’s and welcoming businesses like Keylight Productions, is actively leasing additional spaces to service providers, retailers, and dining concepts.
The cookie shop’s selection of the plaza as its next Florida home underscores the area’s growth in population and commercial activity. The development reflects a shift toward curated retail centers in Clermont that prioritize convenience, family-friendly spaces, and walkability. John's Lake Center Plaza is one of several emerging zones helping define Clermont’s suburban-retail identity.
While Crave’s opening date has not yet been confirmed, the storefront’s location and the company’s established brand presence elsewhere suggest it may serve as a point of interest for future tenants and visitors alike. As the plaza fills out, the combination of national chains and creative local businesses will likely shape the plaza’s role in the community.
Adding a New Flavor to Clermont’s Business Growth
Crave Cookies’ debut is just one of several commercial developments making headlines in Clermont. The city has recently welcomed other national brands and health-conscious retailers such as Sprouts Farmers Market, which is opening a location at Hammock Ridge Commons, another mixed-use center on US-27. SLTablet.com
Clermont’s growth has sparked interest from developers and business owners alike, many of whom are investing in newer plazas and underdeveloped commercial zones. With its consistent residential expansion, family-focused culture, and proximity to Orlando’s western corridor, the city continues to attract a mix of established names and rising brands like Crave Cookies.
While timelines and tenant lists are still evolving across these developments, each new addition contributes to a wider narrative of change. For Crave Cookies, Clermont represents not just a new location, but a chance to be part of a community with growing demand for quality, convenience, and flavor-forward experiences.
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