Special Delivery

The new Columbus concept Warmly is bringing cold milk and warm, fresh-made cookies to the front door of Columbus diners, literally

By Sarah Grace Smith/ Photos by Aaron Massey / Story Design by Atlas Biro

Imagine this: after a long day of summer activities in the sun, you and your family, partner or pets all cuddle up on the couch, ready to watch your favorite nostalgic movie. All you’re missing is a sweet treat to munch on. But then the doorbell rings. Warmly has arrived, delivering fresh-baked, gooey chocolate chip cookies right to your door.

Cody Miller has already been known in the Columbus dessert scene as the creator of Rime Time, a gourmet popsicle truck, but he has now expanded into the world of cookies. Through his new company Warmly, Miller delivers customers the “perfect evening cookie” (while it’s still warm) with exceptional customer service.

Billed as a cookie delivery service, Warmly is keeping things classic (and streamlined), offering only its Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies and ice-cold pints of whole milk from Snowville Creamery.

“Just milk and cookies,” Miller said.

And if milk and cookies stirs up some nostalgia in you, it’s because, the Columbus food scene veteran said, that’s what Warmly is rooted in.

“I personally have a lot of interest in making nostalgic treats and nostalgic things,” Miller explains. “We are ultimately trying to provide both experience and provide a product that we believe is really good…. My favorite part is growing this to become what we believe can be the ice cream truck of the future.”

Miller has been working on perfecting the classic chocolate cookies for a while now. His cookies are 4-ounces each, compared to a 1.4-ounce Chips Ahoy cookie.

“We’ve meticulously developed our chocolate chip cookie recipe to be a perfect version of that indulgent and comforting warm cookie we’ve always wanted when we’re winding down the evening. Warm and gooey and soft on the inside but crisp edges and large salt flakes on top,” he said.

And now you’re (rightfully) asking: “How do I sign up for these cookies?”

He also gives a special thanks to Riley Harris, a baker for Warmly. The founder of From Scratch Cupcakes, Harris has helped conceptualize many of the ideas behind Rime Time and Warmly. Miller believes her whimsical mindset around treats combined with her high standards has contributed to the success of both companies.

Going forward, Miller hopes to expand Warmly to more nights of the week. “A lot of customers have already sent us feedback of how exciting this has been for them—both the experience and the cookies,” he says. When the fall and winter approach, he plans to lean even more into the cozy vibe. What’s better than eating cookies while snuggled up next to a fire?

However, with any growth, whether that’s by making more nostalgic treats or adding more cookie drops in the week, Miller wants to make sure they maintain their high standard of customer service and cookie quality as core to Warmly.

Throughout this entire process, Miller has been focused on creating cozy, nostalgic treats for the community. He dreams that Warmly cookies will enhance any day, drawing friends and family together throughout Columbus: “The cookie is the complete complement—the cherry on top—for the evening.”

To learn more, and to join their ordering list, visit warmlycookies.com