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    Kooks Cafe & Beach Bar

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    KOOKS CAFE & BEACH BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Molly H.

    Awesome spot! The drinks were spot on, the tacos were amazing and the place just has a great vibe. The inside is tiny, but they have a whole outdoor area with picnic tables and corn hole. Great beach bar!

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    Lindsay M.

    Food and drink always a 10/10, you can't go wrong with any food or drink on the menu. I highly recommend the banana boat with muddled strawberries (recommended by one of the bartenders). Tacos and bowls are all incredible. The laid back beach vibe is so fun and all of the servers and bartenders are incredibly nice!

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    Elan A.

    It was a lazy Wednesday afternoon.... I had not yet eaten breakfast.... Brunch hour had creeped up on me so what did I do? I rode my Yamaha Vstar 650 to Kooks. Upon arrival the Kook bowl immediately caught my eye.... I ordered it.... It arrived.... I dug in! Needless to say my mind was blown. As I enjoyed this kook bowl I turned my attention to some light reading materials.... THE TACO MENU.... I wasn't very hungry but once i noticed the chicken corn taco I knew that There were no two ways about it.... I had to have it!!! Once again my mind had been absolutely blown... The bowl: A hit!!!! The taco: A hit!!!! Oh and did I mention the Irish coffee!? Yes! A hit! I will be back. Oh yes. I will absolutely be back.

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    Really is the coolest beachy cafe/bar that nails the perfect kick-back vibe. Good music. Original drinks. Staff are super friendly and personable. Surf films always playing in the background with a breezy open concept bar. Situated right across from beach access makes it easy to grab quick snacks and cafe meals on the go. Best pit stop on the way through North Hampton...Rye...Portsmouth 5 star spot!

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    Michael W.

    Just across the street from Pirate's Cove, at Wallis Sands soft sand beach ‍ Great fresh fruit smoothies and tasty tacos w the best of Annabelle's most amazing ice cream flavours!! Great outdoor and indoor island inspired seating w a beach bar to boot!!!

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    Kailey S.

    Smoothies and tacos are delicious! Literally the perfect stop after a day in the sun, not to mention the vibes are immaculate!

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    10 months ago

    $9 for a breakfast sandwich with chopped up microwave bacon isn't worth it. please stop serving microwaved bacon on breakfast sandwiches.

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    Food was awesome. Good service and it had a good vibe. Sitting outside is pretty nice.

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    Just a fun place with good food. Can get pretty hectic, but if you have nowhere else to be, it's worth the patience.

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    2 years ago

    Delightful! Great service, food and vibe. Thank you!

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    2 years ago

    Food is amazing. Location is amazing. I will definitely be back. Awesome vibe to the whole place. Twn out of ten

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    5 years ago

    Favorite place in Rye! So cute in there and the food is aways bomb. Nice bartenders too :)

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    Saw employees working inside without masks. We left immediately. They also let customers into the building without masks.

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    5 years ago

    Theeeeee best. An absolute staple for our entire family!! Staff is always super friendly and food, bowls and drinks are all delicious. 11/10

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    5 years ago

    I love to stop here for a smoothie bowl before I head to the beach. The menu has a great variety and the painkillers are amazing!

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    Woowhooo! Thanks, Anthony! We'll keep the painkillers comin!

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