# Cookie Dough Cafes NYC's 'DŌ' is a Destination for Cookie Dough Confections By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/01/do-greenwich-village.html) & [cookiedonyc](https://www.cookiedonyc.com/) Those who can't resist snacking on cookie dough will definitely want to take the time to visit DŌ (pronounced dough), a new destination in New York City that serves up a variety of [cookie dough confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooners-cookie-dough). As such, it's being introduced to the public as a dedicated "cookie dough cafe." Some of the scrumptious items on the menu at DŌ include [cookie dough ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bite), cupcakes, SanDOwiches, cookies, [pies with cookie dough crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-skillet), as well as DIY sundae and make-your-own sandwich options. A consumer desire to participate in foodie culture has created room for plenty of businesses that focus on a single ingredient, food or drink at a time. Examples of this include liquor stores that only sell whisky, restaurants with pickle-centric menus and mustard tasting bars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Specialized Food Experiences:** The rise of dedicated cafes and restaurants that focus on a single ingredient or food item creates opportunities for specialized food experiences. - **DIY Food Options:** The popularity of make-your-own options in food establishments opens up opportunities for DIY food experiences in various cuisines and ingredients. - **Foodie Culture:** The consumer desire to participate in foodie culture fuels the growth of businesses that offer unique and specialized food and drink experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cafes and Restaurants:** Cafes and restaurants can capitalize on the trend by offering specialized menus centered around a single ingredient or food item. - **Catering Services:** Catering services can tap into the demand for DIY food options by providing customizable menus and make-your-own options for events and gatherings. - **Food Retail:** Food retail businesses can introduce specialized sections or stores that focus on a single ingredient or food item to cater to the growing foodie culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-To-Bake Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-skillet.md) - [Cookie Dough Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dible-dough.md) - [Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughpamine.md) - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Snackable Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-dough-birthday-cake.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughy.md) - [Blue Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-monster-cookie-dough.md) - [Portable Edible Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoa-dough.md) - [Cookie Dough Donut Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-crumbles.md)