Flying out of the City of Brotherly Love is about to get a whole lot sweeter.
Philadelphia-founded Insomnia Cookies is set to open its first airport location in Terminal C at the Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2026.
The addition of the beloved late-night bakery is all a part of MarketPlace PHL’s “Founded in Philly” program, which highlights restaurants and shops with local origins. Organizers said the initiative is made to put Philadelphia brands front and center for airport passengers.
The most recent additions to the airport include Federal Donuts & Chicken, Elixr Coffee Roasters and Oyster House.
Organizers said the new Insomnia Cookies location will be operated by the owner of Airport Dining, Hakan Ilhan, a veteran restaurateur with experience in both Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Ilhan also operates other dining establishments, including Bud & Marilyn’s, Good Luck Restaurant & Bar, and Sabrina’s Cafe.
At the new Insomnia Cookies, travelers will get their pick out of the bakery’s full lineup of warm, delicious classic cookies, deluxe cookies, and the company’s very own “Cookies IN Ice Cream” in addition to other travel-friendly treats.
The airport cookie counter will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, with hours extending to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, to “accommodate both late-night cravings and morning flights.”
“Passengers love exploring local favorite dining options when they pass through PHL, and Insomnia Cookies will be a perfect addition to our growing ‘Founded in Philly’ offerings,” Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL, said in a news release. “This new location brings one of Philly’s biggest late-night snacking traditions to the airport.”
Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 as a late-night college staple by University of Pennsylvania alumn Seth Berkowitz. Since the brand has grown to nearly 350 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Insomnia’s headquarters remain in Philadelphia to this day and continue to expand even within the city. A new location was recently unveiled on Spruce Street, the 17th store in the Greater Philadelphia region.
“Philadelphia is our hometown, and we’re excited to bring our warm, delicious cookies to Philadelphia International Airport,” said Berkowitz. “This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in our growth trajectory, proving the success of our channel expansion strategy and our ability to reach Insomniacs in unparalleled ways. By embedding the brand deeper into travel environments, we reaffirm our commitment to satisfying the cravings of Insomniacs wherever they are and lead the industry in indulgent innovation.”