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Cookies to crave
Sweet Lich’s lies hidden in Coral Gables, offering affordable, sweet homemade cookies to all customers BY STACY URBINA, STAFF WRITER
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N A SMALL PLAZA ON SOUTH Dixie Highway lies a hidden, quaint cookie shop, with a variety of hidden flavors, waiting to be explored. Sweet Lich’s offers cookies and ice cream in their bright, highly decorated shop, transporting customers back to their childhood. Opening in mid-2020, Sweet Lich’s became owner Stephanie Lichter’s passion project, as she decided to support her family after cultivating new skills in baking. When COVID-19 struck, the Lichters were left with little to do, at which point they decided to make cookies, a bonding activity that not only produced a delicious treat but also a closer family. In the meantime, Stephanie Lichter decided to begin working toward her master’s degree online, furthering her education. Moreover, she also took up violin classes in an effort to occupy her time in a valuable way. Once they had their first child, the Lichters decided they would like to provide for their family doing something they now loved. After working average day jobs, they wanted their children to grow up seeing passion being poured into their daily lives.
Today, Sweet Lich’s provides fresh new recipes to its customers, with the Lichter family’s evergrowing passion. “I own the place, so I definitely put my blood and sweat into making this place happen,’’ Stephanie Lichter said. “I enjoy the people I work with, and Stacy Urbina/highlights I enjoy making people happy with a cookie or PICTURE PERFECT: With a bright, ice cream every day.” color scheme, Sweet Since the Lichters had welcoming offers more than just cookies. no restaurant nor shop Lich’s experience prior to opening Cookies are not the only menu option, Sweet Lich’s, they decided to contact renowned however. Sweet Lich’s also boasts vanilla chefs and managers to better understand what it and key lime ice creams, perfect to pair takes to run this type of business. They began with their warm cookies. The shop also by hiring several employees but ultimately sells vegan s’mores and mallow square pies. decided to make the whole business The aesthetic of Sweet Lich’s especially family-run. draws in customers, who are happy to then Stephanie Lichter took this task on as her indulge in the many treats offered. The inside full time job, handling the business side, while boasts themed furniture like cookie-shaped Eric Lichter worked more on the sidelines, seating, perfect for comfort and photos. continuing to develop the shop’s recipes, Sweet Lich’s also contains colorful constantly adding to the menu. Sweet Lich’s walls covered in lights, giving the shop variety is one of the factors that a comforting vibe to all who enter. The keeps bringing smell of delicious homemade cookies just customers completes the already cozy atmosphere. b a c k , “I love the colors and the cookies,’’ sophomore AnnMarie Reyes said. “It’s Stacy Urbina/highlights so colorful, and it looks so comfy.’’ The themed interior and friendly FLAVORS FOR ALL: With a great variety of flavor options, staff welcomes patrons of all kinds, and has set Sweet Lich’s apart from anyone can soothe their sweet tooth at Sweet Lich’s. its competition from the beginning. As a quaint, delightful cookie shop making filled with homemade baked goods and Eric Lichter’s position vital to the daily a wonderful family story behind it, Sweet operations. Lich’s has definitely earned its title as one On the menu are many customer favorites of the best dessert options in Coral Gables. such as the white chocolate, chocolate Despite only having opened recently, it is chip, M&M and Oreo-stuffed cookies, sure to have many great years to come and to name a few. The cookies come from a many cookie flavors to offer. Stop long-used family recipe, which has only in for a quick treat or an aesthetic been improved upon by Eric Lichter. photo opportunity with friends. h Design by Carolina Castro/highlights
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