Street-style cookie shop brings hip-Hop Culture to Hoover

New in the Neighborhood
Cookie Plug
Published: Feb. 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM CST

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Cookie Plug, a California-born confectionery concept inspired by graffiti and street art, has expanded from its Anaheim roots to locations across the United States, including a spot in Hoover.

The shop launched three years ago with a mission to merge artisanal cookies with hip-hop culture, creating an aesthetic unlike traditional dessert destinations. Each offering reflects this ethos through street-inspired branding and creative flavor combinations.

Cookie Plug
Cookie Plug(WBRC)

Menu & Sizing

Cookie Plug offers three sizes: the “Fatty,” an oversized indulgence; the “Smash,” a medium option; and the “Popper,” a bite-sized treat.

Signature flavors include the “OG” (chocolate chip), “Pink Elephant” (strawberry cheesecake), “Purple Haze” (red velvet variation) and the “Nutty Wap” (apple pie with nuts).

The shop’s specialty beverages are particularly popular. The “Purple Drank” can be ordered in a traditional cup or served in a baby bottle, adding to the novelty of the experience.

Hours & Location

Cookie Plug operates at Knox Square, 5858 Elsie Road in Hoover, across from the Hoover Met.

Hours of operation:

  • Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 205-572-5870 or visit cookieplug.com.

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