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Cook and Shaker seems to be a neighborhood classic. The vegetarian rolls are some of the best I have ever had. The wrapper is crispy and the veggies inside are not fully cooked which is so refreshing. I thought the battered pickles were chips and not spears. These were ok - but the pickles separated from the breading, I would not order again. The breading is beer battered similar to the fish and chips. The fish and chips is the type you find in New England which is awesome. I also got the vegetarian meatball subs which lacked a bit of salt but nonetheless, a great play on traditional meatballs. Service was attentive, no issues at all.
Found this place while walking around fishtown and it did not disappoint. We got the cheesteak and dry rub wings. The wings were fried hard and seasoned great! The tots came with a garlic aioli sauce that was AMAZING. Compared to some other places you get a lot of wings my order came with 9-10 wings. there's a happy hour Monday -Friday 4-6 small bites and drinks for $5. We were seated and greeted right away. The drinks were very good. It's a little small in there but there's to sit outside. Very causal and relaxed inside many regulars there.
What a local gem! Located in a neighborhood in Philly, we were thrilled to stumble upon Cook and Shaker. The drinks were great , I recommend the Espresso Martini'!!! The fried chicken sandwich was juicy and delicious and the bison chili was one of the best bowls of chili we've ever had. Lovely little gem of a place that you must try!
I love this little spot. It offers great espresso martinis, a varied menu of both food and drink and pleasant bartenders. They always have specials, and the food is much higher-end than you'd expect from a local bar. They also don't give you a hard time when you want to substitute cheeses or dressings, as some spots do. Not to mention it's very clean and well-kept with TVs for your entertainment. It's a bit off the beaten path, but to me, that's what makes it special.
My friend and I battled through an ice storm and lost a mitten to come to this restaurant and were greatly disappointed by the new renovation--the spot has apparently lost its soul. It used to be a cosy neighborhood restaurant for a delicious dinner--beyond what I would cook at home. Unfortunately, Cook and Shaker now has the ambiance of a sports bar in an economy hotel chain. Depressing, un-fun, no charm. I had a flavorless breaded fish sandwich accompanied by flavorless tater tots which seem to have been poured out of a Costco bag. My friend had an overcooked burger. The place is drafty, with mostly high-top tables (which I happen to dislike, and which were deserted). Maybe the place was sold? The neighborhood is full of gems; hell, we wished we had just stopped at the Green Rock Tavern, which was on the way (a dive bar with great burgers & personality). There's also Meeting House, a nearby brew pub that has won all kinds of awards. Both are within a 10 minute walk of Cook and Shaker. I will say, we had two great servers, much appreciated. Please hire a good chef, lower the tables and the lights, and bring back the feeling of the old place. We miss it.
I am so happy I came across this establishment! I am not sure if they have specials every day, but I've noticed that Sunday's they have an amazing special ( $13 for special sandwich of the day + draft beer). The staff is amazing - social, honest, attentive. This is going to be a go-to place!
My favorite brunch spot. My Sunday is not complete without a Bloody Mary. Conversations are always easy and welcomed. In fact, the place is very friendly.
I've been here a few times now and it does not disappoint. The menu is eclectic so every time I go I try a new cuisine. I highly recommend the bison chilly. Excellent beer selection on draft too! 10/10!
What a great neighborhood spot. I've been here twice for a late lunch/early dinner and was pleased with the food both times. The outside seating is nice because the sidewalk is wide so it doesn't feel like people are walking right next to you while you're eating and there isn't a ton of foot traffic, which is nice. I had the Veggie Italian and the Cook and Shaker Salad. Both were quite tasty. My husband ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and the Chickpeas. I didn't taste the chicken sandwich but I did dig into his chickpeas salad. That was very good. While some people may say they're just salad, but to find salads with such fresh ingredients at a small neighborhood restaurant is pretty impressive. My cocktail of chose was the Sage Against The Machine. It wasn't the flavor I expected, but it was good. My only critique would be the slowness of service. I mean incredibly slow. But the wait staff was so nice so makes you overlook that hiccup.
Everything here is DELICIOUS!!! I just recently got hooked on their Cook and Shaker Salad, the dressing is some kind of herb vinegarette, amazing. The Buffalo sprouts thooooo! Perfectly soft on the inside, outside has a breaded coating that is just the right amount tossed in a Buffalo sauce and served with a side of blue cheese...TO DIE FOR! They also have A Sunday special...a sandwich and a beer on tap for $13...soooo worth it! Very cool, chill vibe...cool bartenders and servers. Love this spot! **try out the cheesesteak on GARLIC BREAD and their Asian spring rolls**
This place is amazing! Cook and Shaker is located in a residential type neighborhood on an unsuspecting corner and all you really see is a small local bar when you walk in. When you get to the food, it's like BAM! What a surprise! They have all types of different specials on the menu each night and use locally sourced ingredients and they create such delicious specials! We also LOVE tater tots and this place does them right! If you come during happy hour - they're half off (along withe the other appetizers)! They also do drink specials. My husband actually got the ravioli with chicken, which is on their regular menu and really enjoyed it! I was lucky enough to snag the ravioli on special with shrimp and cherry tomatoes! It was so good and the raviolis in both were so filling! The homemade aioli with the tater tots are equally delicious! It was so good that we can back the next day for lunch and so happened to catch the happy hour on Saturday. I got their loaded tots, which was like a nachos situation, but had everything on the side so my husband's picky palate could also enjoy - i liked the plain ones better, but for half off, they were worth a try! I also got the special for that day - a Kobe beef burger with mushrooms and gravy with curly fries. So yum! The first one I got actually was a bit too burnt on the outside and undercooked on the inside so I felt terrible to ask, but they made me a whole new order. It was so nice and completely unnecessary. My husband went with his ravioli again and thoroughly enjoyed it the second time around too. We would come back here in a heartbeat the next time we are in the neighborhood!
After a much anticipated wait to come back to Cook and Shaker, I was pleasantly impressed by the renovation. C&S is now 3x the size. Plenty of seating. Much larger horseshoe shaped bar. Consistency: The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Lovely neighbourhood vibe. They still have their classic C&S tots, amongst many other staple C&S items they're known for. They have continued to have daily specials, don't forget to ask, if they don't. I ordered the C&S tots and the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. As always, very delicious! Stop by. I hope you love it here as much as I. Parking can be a challenge, since it is in a residential neighbourhood. read more
4 months ago
Brian is the best and we love this place! Great Wednesday night Quizzo and I'm obsessed with the Caesar fries during happy hour . THANK YOU BRIAN we will be back! read more
3 years ago
Cook and Shaker seems to be a neighborhood classic. The vegetarian rolls are some of the best I have ever had. The wrapper is crispy and the veggies inside are not fully cooked which is so refreshing. I thought the battered pickles were chips and not spears. These were ok - but the pickles separated from the breading, I would not order again. The breading is beer battered similar to the fish and chips. The fish and chips is the type you find in New England which is awesome. I also got the vegetarian meatball subs which lacked a bit of salt but nonetheless, a great play on traditional meatballs. Service was attentive, no issues at all. read more
2 years ago
Found this place while walking around fishtown and it did not disappoint. We got the cheesteak and dry rub wings. The wings were fried hard and seasoned great! The tots came with a garlic aioli sauce that was AMAZING. Compared to some other places you get a lot of wings my order came with 9-10 wings. there's a happy hour Monday -Friday 4-6 small bites and drinks for $5. We were seated and greeted right away. The drinks were very good. It's a little small in there but there's to sit outside. Very causal and relaxed inside many regulars there. read more
3 years ago
What a local gem! Located in a neighborhood in Philly, we were thrilled to stumble upon Cook and Shaker. The drinks were great , I recommend the Espresso Martini'!!! The fried chicken sandwich was juicy and delicious and the bison chili was one of the best bowls of chili we've ever had. Lovely little gem of a place that you must try! read more
I love this little spot. It offers great espresso martinis, a varied menu of both food and drink and pleasant bartenders. They always have specials, and the food is much higher-end than you'd expect from a local bar. They also don't give you a hard time when you want to substitute cheeses or dressings, as some spots do. Not to mention it's very clean and well-kept with TVs for your entertainment. It's a bit off the beaten path, but to me, that's what makes it special. read more
10 months ago
My friend and I battled through an ice storm and lost a mitten to come to this restaurant and were greatly disappointed by the new renovation--the spot has apparently lost its soul. It used to be a cosy neighborhood restaurant for a delicious dinner--beyond what I would cook at home. Unfortunately, Cook and Shaker now has the ambiance of a sports bar in an economy hotel chain. Depressing, un-fun, no charm. I had a flavorless breaded fish sandwich accompanied by flavorless tater tots which seem to have been poured out of a Costco bag. My friend had an overcooked burger. The place is drafty, with mostly high-top tables (which I happen to dislike, and which were deserted). Maybe the place was sold? The neighborhood is full of gems; hell, we wished we had just stopped at the Green Rock Tavern, which was on the way (a dive bar with great burgers & personality). There's also Meeting House, a nearby brew pub that has won all kinds of awards. Both are within a 10 minute walk of Cook and Shaker. I will say, we had two great servers, much appreciated. Please hire a good chef, lower the tables and the lights, and bring back the feeling of the old place. We miss it. read more
5 years ago
I am so happy I came across this establishment! I am not sure if they have specials every day, but I've noticed that Sunday's they have an amazing special ( $13 for special sandwich of the day + draft beer). The staff is amazing - social, honest, attentive. This is going to be a go-to place! read more
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My favorite brunch spot. My Sunday is not complete without a Bloody Mary. Conversations are always easy and welcomed. In fact, the place is very friendly. read more
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3 years ago
What a great neighborhood spot. I've been here twice for a late lunch/early dinner and was pleased with the food both times. The outside seating is nice because the sidewalk is wide so it doesn't feel like people are walking right next to you while you're eating and there isn't a ton of foot traffic, which is nice. I had the Veggie Italian and the Cook and Shaker Salad. Both were quite tasty. My husband ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and the Chickpeas. I didn't taste the chicken sandwich but I did dig into his chickpeas salad. That was very good. While some people may say they're just salad, but to find salads with such fresh ingredients at a small neighborhood restaurant is pretty impressive. My cocktail of chose was the Sage Against The Machine. It wasn't the flavor I expected, but it was good. My only critique would be the slowness of service. I mean incredibly slow. But the wait staff was so nice so makes you overlook that hiccup. read more
4 years ago
Everything here is DELICIOUS!!! I just recently got hooked on their Cook and Shaker Salad, the dressing is some kind of herb vinegarette, amazing. The Buffalo sprouts thooooo! Perfectly soft on the inside, outside has a breaded coating that is just the right amount tossed in a Buffalo sauce and served with a side of blue cheese...TO DIE FOR! They also have A Sunday special...a sandwich and a beer on tap for $13...soooo worth it! Very cool, chill vibe...cool bartenders and servers. Love this spot! **try out the cheesesteak on GARLIC BREAD and their Asian spring rolls** read more
4 years ago
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This place is amazing! Cook and Shaker is located in a residential type neighborhood on an unsuspecting corner and all you really see is a small local bar when you walk in. When you get to the food, it's like BAM! What a surprise! They have all types of different specials on the menu each night and use locally sourced ingredients and they create such delicious specials! We also LOVE tater tots and this place does them right! If you come during happy hour - they're half off (along withe the other appetizers)! They also do drink specials. My husband actually got the ravioli with chicken, which is on their regular menu and really enjoyed it! I was lucky enough to snag the ravioli on special with shrimp and cherry tomatoes! It was so good and the raviolis in both were so filling! The homemade aioli with the tater tots are equally delicious! It was so good that we can back the next day for lunch and so happened to catch the happy hour on Saturday. I got their loaded tots, which was like a nachos situation, but had everything on the side so my husband's picky palate could also enjoy - i liked the plain ones better, but for half off, they were worth a try! I also got the special for that day - a Kobe beef burger with mushrooms and gravy with curly fries. So yum! The first one I got actually was a bit too burnt on the outside and undercooked on the inside so I felt terrible to ask, but they made me a whole new order. It was so nice and completely unnecessary. My husband went with his ravioli again and thoroughly enjoyed it the second time around too. We would come back here in a heartbeat the next time we are in the neighborhood! read more
3 years ago
Different cheesesteak #984 in the last four years. This was a great day for the cheesesteak guy. Special guest eater Tayler B and her Justin. Cook & shaker; spoiler alert, I liked it alot. The food in their posts tastes just as good, if not better than it looks. Sliced Ribeye Cheesesteak, Caramelized Onions, Banana Peppers, Garlic Buttered roll. On the google maps menu the Cook and Shaker tots come with a 'house made' cheese sauce. I'm guessing they use the house made cheese sauce on the cheesesteak. The cheesesteak comes with tots. They were tasty. The cheesesteak is awesome from the first bite all the way until the end. Balance and flavor in every bite. Cook and Shaker is a cool little corner bar. I found a fruity sour draft I liked. The cheesesteak is $14. It does come with tots. It is a very good bar/restaurant cheesesteak. I wish it was bigger. Mostly because it was very good and I wanted more. Cook and Shaker is one of the few places I will go back to for their other food. read more
13 years ago
First of all I can't for the life of me remember the name of this place (Cook and Saddle? Cork and Shaker? Cook and Kitchen?) Unfortunately the food was just as unmemorable. We were excited to check out this new spot... Which had the potential to be a new awesome gastropub, but the food was just meh. Here are some things Cook and Whatever needs to change before I'll be back. - Focus on being a bar first and foremost. Your drinks are good. Fix the seating to be more bar like. - Fix the weird lighting. Way too bright in there. - Don't run out of the best looking things on your menu at 7:30.( Buffalo sprouts and nacho tots). -Don't tell me your fried chicken sandwich is the best thing on your menu if it's not. -Put something in your chickpea salad that I don't have in my fridge. The onion rings, veggie sandwich, gnocchi, and sausage were all good but nothing wowed us. The drinks were good and very strong. The funniest part of the night was ending up at Memphis Taproom and hearing everyone complain about the same things we experienced. I might be back for drinks sometime if I'm in the area but I wouldn't make food the focus of my trip. read more
Always a good place to go! I've been here before during brunch and the food was on point. We went back on a Sunday hoping to try something new on the brunch menu but when we got there, there was no brunch menu- they opened at 12 and went straight to lunch But we decided to stay and try their lunch & have a few cocktails. I ordered the Halle Berry- a gin drink and my boo ordered another delicious drink- I think it was Something with guava & papaya ? But the name was a take on some Biggie lyrics- trust, you'll know it when you see it lol. I had the veggie Italian sandwich- delicious. The "meatballs" are eggplant and they are sooo good. It came with broccoli rabe but I took it off and had it as a side veggie- not in my sammich. My boyfriend ordered the ahi tuna sandwich and he really liked it. Great service & great food. A must. read more
6 years ago
Amazing. What great food and atmosphere. 10/10!! Plus the bartenders are awesome and makes the most delicious drinks. If you're looking for a good time and good food, come here NOW! read more
I've been dying to try this place since seeing them on Instagram and was finally in the neighborhood. It's a cool spot if you live around there. The food and service were all good, nothing over the top. I was expecting a little more from the food but it was by no means bad! Maybe I got the wrong things or had too high of expectations. I'd give it another shot probably if I'm ever in the area but I wouldn't go completely out of my way to try it again. read more
8 years ago
I have been drooling over this places instagram photos!! And finally made it. Here's the scoop: Loved the little space. Laid back and comfy. But it is little, anything over 4 people will be a tight squeeze and I would totally call ahead. Everything was very reasonably priced. Drinks were tasty and they had a mid sized draft list. Appetizers: Buffalo Brussel Sprouts. I am not fond of them unless they are WAY cooked. So I did not love them. The sauce was good. Super Sized Tots filled with Cheese and Chive: If you love a tot, these were good. Totally filling. Dinner: Filet tip sandwich was HEAVEN!!!! Can't rave about the size and flavor enough. Pirogies and kielbasa was delish. Plenty of food and plenty to take home. Definitely a place you must try at least once! read more
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I follow them on Instagram and have been drooling over their food pictures for a while now and was sad that I didn't love it as much as I was expecting to. I got the pierogis and kielbasa and my fiancé got the meatloaf sandwich with tots. Everything was a kind of bland. We also got the fried pickles which were good though! Maybe my expectations were too high, but it just wasn't as good as we had hoped it would be. read more
9 years ago
So it's Sunday and we head to brunch to a place my wife's been itching to try. That itch would be Cook & shaker. As we find the place in a neighborhood we realize its more like a corner bar with some tables. For us that's usually a bad sign.We enter and sat right by the front door since they don't allow a party of two to sit at a regular table? Plus they were not even busy. I felt out of place, most of the guy customers in here all resembled the Brawny paper towel guy. Beard, check. Winter hat, check. Lumber yard, no where to be seen. Not sure when this became a thing but it's so overdone down here. The wife wanted the chicken & waffles and I got the breakfast Burger. My Burger came out cooked how I ordered it. It had good flavor but the Cheese was not abundant or pronounced. Bacon was crisp and egg over medium perfectly. Bun was soft and the hash brown patty cradled the bottom bun. The home fries were nothing special and not crisp like I asked. The burger seemed like it was flame grilled which gave it a good flavor and smokiness. I did like it but for the price it was on the small size. My wife's waffle was not bad but her chicken tenders were overcooked and seemed just like frozen chicken strips, not fresh at all. Actually over done. Best way to describe them is a cross between school cafeteria and theme park quality. She was saddened. I tried them both and would concur. This is a one and done. So done. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
Stumbled upon Cook & Shaker while my friends and i were looking for some brews and a quick snack near our AirBNB. WE WERE NOT LET DOWN. it's small, a handfull of tables at most, but a nice bar area. For a small, corner bar---this is a true hidden gem. $6 for a vodka cranny on a saturday (for someone from jersey/nyc this is damn cheap ) and about $11 for a grilled cheese + tots, i was in heaven. Big, fluffy grainy bread with some perfectly melted grilled cheese. It came with meat, but hey i took it off. they do a daily grilled cheese, so make sure to ask what the special is. the tots were deep fried perfectly. something so simple, but hit the spot. lets talk sauce. the garlic aioli it came with was a toss between pesto and a garlic dip, either way..i was drowning my tots in this shit. lastly, fried pickles. im used to the fried pickle chips, but not here. they give you a fill slice of pickle battered and fried. perfectly fried, light, and juicy. dip was on point too. overall, i was just pleased with this place, the menu is small but to the point and seems to change often. read more
9 years ago
Great beer, tots, and fires. Overcooked fish n chips. Beef filet with gruyere was good overall but a bit over flavored. Lovely zeppolis. BTW: They should consider burning some sage. It might help with the hateful spirits the whole town seems to exude. read more
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