A familiar sweet treat is making its way into Downtown Fresno—and you won’t need to track down the food truck to get your fix. Dad’s Cookies, the family-run bakery known for its irresistibly gooey, “made-with-love” cookies, is opening its first-ever standalone storefront in the heart of the city, and it’s already creating plenty of buzz.

A Personal Touch in Every Bite

Founded in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, what began as a spark of creativity from owner Lance Sanchez and his daughter, Haivyn, has transformed into a beloved local brand. Lance, a Fresno native and former bakery assistant at Eddie’s, perfected a rich, chewy chocolate chip recipe that became a family favorite. When he was laid off in 2020, he partnered with Haivyn—who brought restaurant marketing experience—to launch Dad’s Cookies online and at farmers markets. Their delicious treats and heartfelt branding quickly captured the community’s attention.

“Some of the sweetest things in life are born out of love… I like to think they can taste the love in every bite.” — Lance Sanchez.

They began with pop-ups, online orders, and locations inside gas stations. However, as of now, those locations have been closed, allowing the team to focus entirely on their next chapter: opening a permanent home in downtown Fresno.

Why Downtown?

The new storefront will bring Dad’s signature sticky, gooey, hand-packed cookies to one of the city’s most energetic neighborhoods—Fulton & Inyo Street, right next to Sun Stereo Warehouse and directly across from Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden. It’s a significant step for the growing brand and an opportunity to establish their operation in a place that reflects their passion for community, creativity, and connection.

What to Expect Inside

Once open, the shop will serve a rotating menu of fresh-baked cookies made with care and high-quality ingredients. Standouts include:

• A fan favorite: Cookies N Cream—made with a cookies n cream dough, Oreo pieces, and white chocolate chips.

• What they feel is the best cookie: Classic Chocolate Chip—the one that started it all, baked initially by Lance for his daughters long before Dad’s Cookies became a business.

You’ll also see popular picks like Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter, and the fully loaded Kitchen Sink (pretzels, butterscotch, Ruffles chips, chocolate, and pecans!).

Until the storefront is ready, they’ll continue operating their food truck at local events across the Central Valley.

From Food Truck to Fest Favorite

Dad’s Cookies initially captured hearts on the streets—literally. Starting as a mobile operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve been a staple at farmers’ markets, weddings, and events like FresYes Fest, where they’ve built a loyal following one gooey bite at a time.

“We really just want people to feel the love behind what we do. This new space downtown will let us take that to the next level.”

The Sweet Scoop

• Opening Date: TBD – The storefront is in the early stages of a complete buildout. An estimated date is coming soon.

• Location: Downtown at Fulton & Inyo Street, inside The Garage, next to Sun Stereo Warehouse and across from Tioga.

• Hours: Currently vary based on weekly events. The food truck schedule is posted every Tuesday on social media and sent out via email.

Whether you’ve followed them since the early pop-up days or just discovered them at a street fair, Dad’s Cookies is ready to make Downtown Fresno just a little sweeter. This isn’t just another cookie shop—it’s a family story baked into every bite, and a local business built on hustle, heart, and a whole lot of melted chocolate chips. When the new shop opens its doors, expect gooey goodness, warm smiles, and a vibe that feels like home.

Until then, you can still catch the Dad’s Cookies food truck at events all over the Central Valley. They post their weekly schedule every Tuesday on Instagram and send updates through their email newsletter—so keep an eye out if you’re craving something sweet (or need an excuse to leave the house).

Follow: @dadscookies.co

Newsletter sign-up & more info: www.dadscookies.co

Pro tip: grab an extra cookie. You’ll thank yourself later.