cozy small Korean brunch place! i went kinda late so i got a pasta rather than regular brunch items. The crawn pasta ($19) was very rich and creamy. it had a generous amount of imitation crab and 6(?) pieces of shrimp. the shrimp and crab flavours blend together very well. spaghetti was al dente. garlic bread was fresh, warm and crispy. read more

Kook's Cooks - Crab & Prawn Cream Pasta-$19 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Kook's Cooks is a hidden gem in Coquitlam as the service was friendly and prompt with a good variety of food options. I had the Kook's Cooks Pancakes. They were delicious nice and fluffy which was a delight to eat. The ambience had a diner feel, great for large families or couples that what a great place to eat. Definitely worth coming back to when in the area. If you're interested give this place a try. read more

Kook's Cooks - Kook's Cooks Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Nice place. Not the greatest for the inside area because it's kind of dark and windows would be nice, but good food and good service. For a neighborhood joint where you can come for a quick bite after dropping off kids, it does the job. read more

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It's always hard to put a diner that does exactly what it's supposed to do, onto a five star system. It's a very laid back vibe, casual, L-shaped space. No frills but there was some aesthetical effort. The food was very simple. Nothing standing out nothing out of place nothing notable but nothing disappointing. It was an incredibly standard breakfast and sometimes that's exactly what you're in need of. Definitely too much hash browns on the plate compared to the rest of the meal. A decent diner, a menu that goes beyond the basics, standard breakfast. read more

Kook's Cooks - Sausage egg hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Had a really good brunch at Kook's cook. Parking is a bit limited at the front, but there is some in the back and on the side streets. I had the beef, Bulgogi Benedict and my partner had the chicken and waffles. We also ordered a fruit smoothie to share, but it tasted a bit bitter in my opinion. I like that the chicken and waffles came with fresh fruit. The potatoes were nicely done with the Benedict and my eggs were cooked perfectly. Next time I would love to try the pasta dishes! It is a smaller restaurant so services is quite attentive, but don't come with a large party unless you're ok sitting separately. read more

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THE BEST chicken and waffles!!!! Service is quick, no-nonsense, but still warm. I wish I had the opportunity to sample more of their menu, but we were in a big rush. Also-- amazing potatoes (and I am picky with my potatoes!). read more

Western / Korean fusion style brunch place. They specializes in their egg benedict with bulgogi sprinkled on top. The bulgogi is different from traditional Korean dinner style bulgogi. It is more light flavour and sweet, compares to the salty traditional bulgogi, which in my opinion, does the perfect job to serve breakfast. Will come back and try the prawn pasta next time! Hidden gem. read more

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We found this place after searching Google and Yelp for suggestion when our first choice (a Thai restaurant) was closed when we got there. The pictures and menu looked good. We were lucky to snag a table as it was fairly busy. Service was still pretty prompt and friendly despite being full house. The server highly recommended the bulgogi beef eggs Benedict and bulgogi beef burrito. I guessed they specialized in bulgogi beef here, or maybe it was just something different from the usual run of the mill brunch places. However the chicken and waffle caught my eye. Who could say no to fried chicken? I decided on the half order of the chicken and waffle which could be quite filling if you were not super hungry. It was sufficient for me. Luckily I did not get greedy and order the avocado croissant too. The fried chicken was not bad though not amazing. The waffle with maple syrup was really good. The star was the fruit cup. It had the most variety of fruits in it - berries, grapes, orange and more. Way better than Cora or Angelina. Coffee was refillable too. If I live nearer here, I will want to come back to try the bulgogi beef burrito and the garlic snowing pizza. They do have some not so common dishes here. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Everything was yummy and filling, awesome service fast and efficient! My family's second go to breakfast/brunch restaurant in this area. read more

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Seriously this place does not cease to amaze me. I didn't realize a simple croissant-wich could be so damn good. I have zero complaints with this place. (Although an improvement could be made by getting decaf grinds for their coffee maker) Can't wait to come back read more

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The space is a little small, so if you come during the weekend you will be waiting in line. It is totally worth the wait. One of the best brunch spots! My partner and I bother ordered a breakfast burrito, something we normally do not get. But it was just as good as any benny or breakfast platter. The wraps looked so pretty! Bulgogi Beef Burrito Scrambled eggs, sauteed onion, carrot, sweet soy marinated beef, scallion, bulgogi flake, and choice of (potato hash or fruit) Fruit extra cost. Kimchi Burrito Scrambled eggs, sauteed back bacon,jalapeno, crushed pepper, scallion, sauteed kimchi, kimchi flake and choice of (potato hash or fruit) Fruit extra cost. In the near future, I would like to come back for their lunch menu items. Everything sounds delicious as their pizza dough and sauce is made in house and their pasta has a little bit of spice which is up my alley. There is more parking at the back of the restaurant. read more

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If you are looking for another brunch spot in the Coquitlam area Kooks Cooks is a great choice to try out! It's a small little restaurant tucked in Austin Ave. A great spot for smaller groups and families with little ones as they have a very homey feel and we saw the staff really make the young families very welcome in the restaurant by offering booth seatings and small cutlery particularly for young ones! For some of their dishes they add a bit of Korean flavours to it like the Bulgogi Beef Benedict, Kimchi Beef Burger and Sweet Potato Pizza! We ordered the Bulgogi Beef Benedict & 1/2 Chicken & Waffles. We were very much satisfied with all our dishes especially the crispy potato hash and loved the option of the half portion chicken and waffles. It was the perfect portion for two for lighter breakfast eaters like us! read more

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Went here for an early Father's Day brunch. There was a bit of a wait but we were seated quickly. We ordered after about 5m and we're served in about 15m. The food was good and fresh. The hash browns were the best I've ever had. The burrito was tasty and my dad liked his omelette. I wish I lived closer, I'd definitely come back. read more

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Food was great service was even better. We have a few spots that we return too when we come to visit from So California and this will be in the top two read more

Ordered the crab and prawn pasta, chicken and waffle and the bulgogi eggs benedict. The pasta was cooked with angel hair type of pasta so it's not too thick and the texture combined with the imitation crab meat went well together. Chicken wasn't over fried and had a good amount of meat. Waffle was soft, not crispy which my wife liked. Personally I would have liked it a little more crispy. The bulgogi benedict was good. read more

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I was expecting outstanding food as this place is always full. First time going there was a long wait. They said 20mins and we waited 45mins without getting called in to get served. We gave up and went elsewhere. I was assuming that good thing was worth wait for. I decided to go there when they open with no lineup. I got seated and staff were friendly. Coffee less than average. Despite of me being the first person in, coffee tasted old. I was not there for the coffee so I proceeded to order Fried Chicken with Waffle. Chicken was good, waffle was chalky and dry. I was expecting more from a place that was difficult to get in. Anyhow I got in tried it. My experience was average. Certainly not to my expectations with long waits. I did return for the beef dish with eggs. It was average. I may return and try more things but so far food is different with a great Korean influence. Quality is average. I am sure some may disagree but this is my experience to share with you. read more

Great service. Staff was very friendly and accomodating. I tried the bulgogi benedict and my mom got the cinnamon french toast. Generous portions and we enjoyed the food. Would not hesitate to come here again when visiting Vancouver. read more

Kook's Cooks - Bulgogi Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Great brunch spot, love the Korean fusion in the dishes. The servers are very nice and would check often to see if we enjoyed our food. The offered side dishes but we didn't get it and they give free refill on your coffee. We had the bulgolgi eggs Benedict with a side of potato hash, which can I say, was made almost to perfection (just a bit on the salty side). Loved the texture and crunch, not soft and soggy at all! The savory bulgolgi paired well with the hollandaise sauce and poached eggs made perfectly. The egg white omelette was a very good option especially for people are conscious about eating cleaner (less cholesterol from egg whites then egg yolks) and our friend could not eat dairy so ordered it without cheese and she said the omelette was still great! Overall 10/10 would recommend read more

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Really want to give 4 stars but there's just so many things that can be improved. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, it's mostly the owners. I avoided giving this place a try because my best friend used to work here. She said the food is actually decent but the owners are difficult. They were made to work on holidays and weren't paid extra for the holiday, instead they got some free food. (My other friend who's a waitress at another Asian owned restaurant said unfortunately that's many Asian restaurant owners). Im proud to be Asian, but this particular treatment I can't support. I was once a waitress for an Asian brunch place too and even when the customers secretly give me tips, I was often forced to put it in the "tip jar" so the owner can take most of it and we get "10%" and if the customers don't give any tips they bash on them and swear at the customers in their own languages behind their backs. Of course I left that toxic environment so I promised myself that I can't support places and owners like this. At first, my friend and her mom went in and told the owner about the reservation (but that the rest of the people are running late due to the construction nearby), she said they usually don't do reservations and that the waiter the other day made a mistake (she said unhappy that we were late). It got busy an hour later but when we got there (10minutes late) it was barely busy. I don't know what's with the attitude and it's not like it's my fault that they "made a mistake". It's on them, not the customer. Plus when we called earlier to let them know some of us are running late, the waitress who picked up the call didn't mention that "they do take reservations". Going to the food review. We came here because my family friends really wanted to meet up for brunch but we were short on time and a lot of places around had a long wait. We came here and surely they food wasn't bad at all. Some was better than the others though. Pasta was tasty but a tad too salty. The fried chicken waffle was surprisingly delicious. Not oily or heavy at all but not dry (not juicy but still very tender inside). The coffee was okay and the beer (bottled) was fine. The egg Benedict was good but I've had better. The other plates for about the same, so good but nothing memorable or a must "come back" type of experience. For the first half of our meal, one of the owner had the crappiest look like extremely unfriendly look and absolutely no smile. But when my friend started to speak Korean she started smiling a bit more and actually helped serving rather than standing there. She mostly didn't smile except towards a young white couple with a daughter. I'd say quite moody which for me, breakfast and brunch on weekends are to be peaceful and more relaxing as I'm so burnt out from work, I don't want to have bad energy on the weekends. Overall, food is decent but the energy here is odd and it's not the most convenient place if you don't drive so not my go to brunch or breakfast place. read more

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I took note of this new-to-us restaurant as we passed by, and turned into the Langley Farm Market's parking lot yesterday morning. After shopping, daughter and I walked back for a closer look at the restaurant. We found 'Kook's Cooks' to be a small, 'diner-style' restaurant, and according to its name, and all its advertising, a breakfast and brunch place. At the time we were there (about 10:15 am), the restaurant was busy with customers -- out on the small patio in front, and seated at several of the tables we could see (with walking around) when inside the restaurant. Our first impressions -- 'wow', this is a busy little place, must be doing something right, and enjoyed. While inside (lobby/waiting area/service counter), we peaked at the menus displayed in front of the service counter (western fare, but some dishes with excitng-sounding Korean touches!!) We were told by a friendly staff person behind the counter, that when the restaurant's open, items may be ordered from all menus. We were curious about the place, and impressed by what we saw, and how we were treated. At that time though, it looked and 'felt' a touch busy for our liking. A return visit, closer to their opening time is definitely 'bookmarked' in our thoughts!! read more

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Great little restaurant for brunch, the Bulgogi Benedict is fantastic! Service is great as you simply push a button on your table when you need something. read more

A hidden gem for brunch in Coquitlam! This is a quaint mom & pop place to get your classic breakfast/lunch dishes with a Korean twist. My friend and I went here for brunch after finishing the Coquitlam Crunch nearby, and the food was super good and filling. We both got egg bennies, my friend got the Ham & Kimchi while I got the Bulgogi Beef one. The Kimchi and Bulgogi flavors really helped cut through the creaminess of the egg and balanced out the hollandaise sauce! They also offer other dishes such as pizza, chicken & waffles, etc. Overall, this is a great local business to check out. I will definitely be returning to try more! read more

Kook's Cooks - - Bulgogi Beef Egg Benedict - Ham & Kimchi Egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

We stopped by for a late lunch and were very impressed at the service and food. This restaurant was child friendly. Staff started with Lysol wiping down the high chair before our toddler was seated. Kids plates and cutlery were dropped off as well. We ordered the kimchi beef burger and full size chicken and waffles. The beef burger was a unique from the usual toppings. The beef patty was tender and seasoned nicely. The kimchi slaw was not overpowering and added an Asian flair to the burger. Fries were pipping hot and crispy. The fried chicken was prepared well. The batter was crispy and the chicken was juicy. The waffle was average. I did like the fruit bowl that accompanied the chicken and waffles entree. There was a good mix of cut up fresh fruit. read more

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Delicious food! Amazing ambience and price is fair! Saving some for later. 5 stars. come here for the food and stay to chill. read more

Kook's Cooks - I got this AMAZING MEAL. It was delicious! I'm saving the croissant and some potatoes for later. 5 stars - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

The bulgogi beef eggs benedict is on POINT! It's a small place but has plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside. Extra parking around the back. I recommend getting there early on weekends because this place gets poppin'! read more

Man oh man what an awesome place overall. Let me start off by saying how great and welcoming the customer service was right from the time you entered this establishment. But then man there's not enough stars for me to select to rate how great the food is. I highly recommend you coming to try this place out if you are in and around the area. read more

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One of my favourite breakfast places the food is always really good. I love the music and the decor in the restaurant as well as all the staff who make it a great experience! I really like the fact they have buttons for when you need something and the table is always stalked with Sugar, Spices and Ketchup ! read more

I yelped the area that I was in in to find a close-by brunch place. This place didn't have many reviews, but I decided to check it out. I had the bulgogi Benny and my wife had the Cobb salad. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. This is not a trendy place with hipster decor but more of a well lived in old school diner. The Benny was very tasty. The eggs were perfectly poached and they didn't skimp out on the meat either. The potatoes were nice and crispy and there were even little fried potato shards as well. There were many servers as well so the service was always prompt and everyone was super polite. I don't really post detailed reviews like this but I felt I had to in support of this mom and pop run family business. I will definitely be back and look forward to trying the other delicious sounding items on the menu! read more

Kook's Cooks - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Don't let the outside fool you - these guys are making great food! Ate the bulgogi benedict and was on point. Inside is small but VERY clean and tastefully renovated. All covid protocols appear to be in place and I look forward to the next time I can't support a local small business. read more

Kook's Cooks - Forgot to take the picture before eating but the bulgogi is well worth it - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

I was pleasantly surprised by this little breakfast restaurant as the exterior looks kind of deceiving. The staff was super friendly and checked up on us frequently and always made sure we had coffee in our cups! The food was delicious--the poached eggs were poached just right and coupled with the salmon *chefs kiss* to die for. My partner really enjoyed his simple breakfast as well. My only complaint was the small tables. They made everything feel cluttered. Other than that a really tasty spot for breakfast and one that we will be returning to! read more

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The half chicken waffle i ordered was nothing special, chicken was crispy but hard to chew, may over fried. Waffle was so so. Assorted fruits was ok at least. No reason to go back read more

So glad to have discovered this place! Tried their Bulgogi Beef Pizza and it is legit! I've tried other iterations of Korean flavored pizzas, but this place definitely does it the best and stays true to Korean flavors (probably because they're Korean owned). The bulgogi actually tasted like bulgogi and all the other toppings complimented the pizza so well. All in all, a very tasty pizza that everyone loved. I definitely want to try some of their other equally unique pizzas. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Kook's Cooks - Bulgogi Beef Pizza - absolutely delicious! (June 2022) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

A serendipitous find in Coquitlam. Good service and well prepared brunch / breakfast. Good eggs and bacon ( not crispy enough for me though) , fruit bowls were excellent. Parking was a challenge! read more

Im not impressed with the breakfast plate , The deep fried potatoes taste horrible , bad fry oil

Nice place. Food is very good price is moderate. Service is good they have a nice patio for breakfast.

Chicken burger yummy lots of flavour wish they were open for dinner very busy place for the size but the staff is great and very attentive. All the food is amazing. Small but cute atmosphere. read more

Have popped in a couple times when I've had a craving for some "Benny" and was too lazy to make my own. Small little place a bit out of the way but it was great. They have many other choices beyond my simple needs at the time. Enjoy. read more

Best brunch I've had in Coquitlam, possibly BC? Delicious unique dishes that were fresh, filling but not too heavy.

We've driven past a couple of times; it's always busy. Our first visit this morning did not disappoint! I had the waffle which cones with a lovely fruit salad abd whipped cream- delicious! My husband had the 2 eggs, sausages, potato hash and toast-he enjoyed it! Friendly, courteous staff; we will be back soon! Let's support small local businesses! read more

This place was such a cute hole in the wall! I went for brunch with my boyfriend and it had a cozy warm feel inside! We both ordered the bulgogi eggs benedic, it is definitely a MUST TRY! I would definitely eat here again! read more