Freddy’s, Cookout and Insomnia Cookies will all be opening soon. These restaurants currently have locations around the country and in college towns, like the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
“I am originally from Texas and had Insomnia Cookies in College Station, Texas on Texas A&M’s campus while visiting family,” said Hannah Larson, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering. “Also, I did an internship this summer in Madison, Wisconsin and visited the University of Wisconsin’s Insomnia Cookies.”
Freddy’s is a burger joint that is known for their steakburgers, an interesting fry sauce, and especially their frozen custard. For those that enjoy a classic-style burger with fries on the side and a cup of frozen custard for the road, Freddy’s is the choice. Freddy’s makes a point to have a retro feel and taste in its food.
Cookout is a fast food restaurant fit for college students on a budget, with a variety of options on its menu. From corn dogs to chicken sandwiches, fried okra to concrete milkshakes, Cookout offers a diverse selection of food that lends itself to many combinations. With the “Cookout Tray”, one can choose an entrée, two sides, and a drink for a low price.
“I am super excited for Cookout,” Issac Murphree, a junior majoring in marine science and biology said. “I have been dying for a Cookout, so I am glad we are finally getting that.”
Insomnia Cookies aims at just one end of the spectrum however: dessert. Specializing in cookies, customers are faced with the options of chowing down on “Cookiewiches”, cookies topped with ice cream, toppings and mix-ins to customize your cookie and ice cream. Customers also have the option of purchasing cookie cakes for special occasions.
However, when speaking with students about the new business coming to town, some, like Lindsey Nalley, a senior majoring in accounting and finance, bemoaned the glut of fast food restaurants and the lack of healthy options. Overall, however, Nalley said she wanted to see how the restaurants would fare.
“These places are definitely different from what we have,” Nalley said.
