It’s little, it’s local, it’s Lola. We like it.

Every now and then the kids and I “need” a cookie. Being someone who will eat the whole bag if I buy a package or the whole batch if I bake, I find it is wisest to just go out and enjoy a cookie. I am lucky enough to live near Lola Cookies & Treats in downtown Leesburg (map) and have a collection of young friends who are always up for a cookie. My favorite is the ginger chocolate (what a wonderful combination!), but the kids tend prefer prettier cookies with sprinkles or chocolate chips.

Since there’s not much room inside, we look forward to enjoying our summer cookies outside the shop. On cold or rainy days you might find us on the bench in the lobby — I find the children rarely misbehave with Lola’s cookies in their mouths.