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Cook House

Coffee · Capitola

4.5 · 385 reviews Google

About Cook House

At Cook House, we invite you to experience the warm charm of our family-owned café in Capitola. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by our friendly staff who will seat you at your convenience. Our menu features a delightful selection of classic breakfast dishes and comfort food options that are su...

At Cook House, we invite you to experience the warm charm of our family-owned café in Capitola. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by our friendly staff who will seat you at your convenience. Our menu features a delightful selection of classic breakfast dishes and comfort food options that are sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. From our great coffee to our extensive tea selection, every detail has been carefully considered to ensure your visit is nothing short of exceptional. With its cozy atmosphere and welcoming service, Cook House has become a beloved neighborhood staple, perfect for families, solo diners, or anyone seeking a delicious meal in a warm and inviting setting.

What Customers Say About Cook House

Cook House is a beloved local breakfast spot known for its friendly staff, home-style atmosphere, and generous portions. Carol, the owner, is frequently mentioned for her welcoming service. Expect a wait, especially on weekends.

Popular Dishes

breakfast (10) biscuits and gravy (3) chicken fried steak two egg breakfast two egg omelette with avocado and cheese bacon hash browns

Best For

Locals Families Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Come early to avoid the line, especially on weekends. Be prepared for a wait due to its popularity and small size.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

Perry Park
A 349m

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Capitola Beach
A 838m

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Capitola Beach
A 855m

Capitola Beach

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Lions Park
A 865m

Lions Park

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Explore the area around Cook House

Cook House is located in Capitola, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Perry Park (A 349m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
  • Capitola Beach (A 855m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
  • Lions Park (A 865m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Capitola Beach (A 838m)

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Frequently asked questions about Cook House

Cook House is located at 706 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, Capitola.
Near Cook House you can find points of interest such as Perry Park, Capitola Beach, Capitola Beach, Lions Park.
Cook House offers coffee cuisine.
Cook House has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cook House offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Cook House based on customer reviews are: breakfast, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, two egg breakfast, two egg omelette with avocado and cheese.
Cook House is ideal for locals, families, casual dining, quick bites.
Cook House is a beloved local breakfast spot known for its friendly staff, home-style atmosphere, and generous portions. Carol, the owner, is frequently mentioned for her welcoming service. Expect a wait, especially on weekends.
Come early to avoid the line, especially on weekends. Be prepared for a wait due to its popularity and small size.
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Cook House Capitola Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Beach Town Traveler

The best neighborhood spot in Capitola to grab breakfast. It’s an old fashioned mom and pop diner with all the classics and good portions. We had the two egg breakfast and the two egg omelette with avocado and cheese. Both were delicious and filling. I found out today that our server, Carol, has been there for 47 years! Everyone there works like a well oiled machine. Our family is new to the area so it was nice to feel welcome.

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Dominic Purpura (LifewithDom)

This place is amazing! If I lived here I would come everyday. Really small, family owned breakfast restaurant. Kind of a dive - IN A GOOD WAY! Fast service, food is excellent and the owner is the waitress. Places like this are hard to find and this is one in a million. Highly recommended for a great breakfast.

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David Galtman

Very very good breakfast everybody is so polite in friendly a down home atmosphere

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Richard Lee

Delicious food! Very friendly owner (Carol I think)! Very welcoming! Will definitely be back! Suggest to come early, or else there will be a line. 😁👍🏻

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C Varty

Absolutely a great breakfast! Stop here if you want a local spot and a great fresh breakfast that doesn't break the bank..

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Denise Hall

Excellent service, good tasty food (breakfast) large portions! Great conversation! I'd definitely recommend this establishment!

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Jeana Perkins

The cookhouse In Capitola, Ca is our number one breakfast joint that’s opened at 7:30 AM. Come here if you want a yummy breakfast that’s consistently yummy!

Beach Town Traveler
Beach Town Traveler

The best neighborhood spot in Capitola to grab breakfast. It’s an old fashioned mom and pop diner with all the classics and good portions. We had the two egg breakfast and the two egg omelette with avocado and cheese. Both were delicious and filling. I found out today that our server, Carol, has been there for 47 years! Everyone there works like a well oiled machine. Our family is new to the area so it was nice to feel welcome.

Dominic Purpura (LifewithDom)
Dominic Purpura (LifewithDom)

This place is amazing! If I lived here I would come everyday. Really small, family owned breakfast restaurant. Kind of a dive - IN A GOOD WAY! Fast service, food is excellent and the owner is the waitress. Places like this are hard to find and this is one in a million. Highly recommended for a great breakfast.

David Galtman
David Galtman

Very very good breakfast everybody is so polite in friendly a down home atmosphere

Richard Lee
Richard Lee

Delicious food! Very friendly owner (Carol I think)! Very welcoming! Will definitely be back! Suggest to come early, or else there will be a line. 😁👍🏻

C Varty
C Varty

Absolutely a great breakfast! Stop here if you want a local spot and a great fresh breakfast that doesn't break the bank..

Denise Hall
Denise Hall

Excellent service, good tasty food (breakfast) large portions! Great conversation! I'd definitely recommend this establishment!

Jeana Perkins
Jeana Perkins

The cookhouse In Capitola, Ca is our number one breakfast joint that’s opened at 7:30 AM. Come here if you want a yummy breakfast that’s consistently yummy!

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Mark Brouse

Wife and I went to the cook house last Sunday 12/8/24 and had great experience there, As we walked in we were greeted by the staff and seated at the bar right away. They had our drinks to us within minutes of sitting down. The owner/waitress came over and took our order very quickly. We were impressed with her, She had a packed house and still was smiling and talking to everyone there. She knows 90% off the customers walking through the door and made it feel like I was apart of a Cheers episode. Now when the food came out it was so yummy. My wife and I are now gonna choose this establishment over anything else in town. Total family vide here. Thank you Cook House

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Ilia Kalistru

Home-style food with the corresponding atmosphere. Very welcoming and cozy. Popular, so no seats were available when we came, had to wait a little. Make sure to come before 1:30 PM

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Toni Scholz

Delightful little small business owner operated breakfast diner. Food was good and plentiful, coffee was hot and fresh and the service was great. We didn’t wait at all for a table and the other customers were all locals. They know!!

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Braxton Cruz

A quaint homebrew diner that you rarely find these days. Fantastic breakfast food and comfort food options. I was introduced decades ago and have been kept coming back ever since. I take my family and children there with me. They have fun coloring activities for my kids and even some kid themed food offerings.

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Daniel Humbyrd

If you are looking for a home cooked meal, without being at home, this is your place. Staff is very friendly, and attentive. It is the real definition of "down home diner". Real family vibe, with real local conversations.

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Jay

The food was Soooooooo good, the servers were so nice, the food didn't take long to make, and the overall atmosphere was good. 10/10 breakfast and lunch restaurant I will always come back here when I'm near, don't belive the 1 star reviews if you haven't came yet

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Mandi Pena

I typically don’t like to eat breakfast out as I prefer to make my own, but I tried this as I promised I’d take my wife to breakfast. The food is delicious!!! Thick, crispy bacon, delicious hash browns. Huge portions just like eating at grandmas table. Would highly recommend! This is a breakfast joint I’d gladly repeat over and over.

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Carrie Maser

Classic breakfast so good! Chicken fried steak is amazing.

Ilia Kalistru
Ilia Kalistru

Home-style food with the corresponding atmosphere. Very welcoming and cozy. Popular, so no seats were available when we came, had to wait a little. Make sure to come before 1:30 PM

Toni Scholz
Toni Scholz

Delightful little small business owner operated breakfast diner. Food was good and plentiful, coffee was hot and fresh and the service was great. We didn’t wait at all for a table and the other customers were all locals. They know!!

Daniel Humbyrd
Daniel Humbyrd

If you are looking for a home cooked meal, without being at home, this is your place. Staff is very friendly, and attentive. It is the real definition of "down home diner". Real family vibe, with real local conversations.

Jay
Jay

The food was Soooooooo good, the servers were so nice, the food didn't take long to make, and the overall atmosphere was good. 10/10 breakfast and lunch restaurant I will always come back here when I'm near, don't belive the 1 star reviews if you haven't came yet

Braxton Cruz
Braxton Cruz

A quaint homebrew diner that you rarely find these days. Fantastic breakfast food and comfort food options. I was introduced decades ago and have been kept coming back ever since. I take my family and children there with me. They have fun coloring activities for my kids and even some kid themed food offerings.

Mandi Pena
Mandi Pena

I typically don’t like to eat breakfast out as I prefer to make my own, but I tried this as I promised I’d take my wife to breakfast. The food is delicious!!! Thick, crispy bacon, delicious hash browns. Huge portions just like eating at grandmas table. Would highly recommend! This is a breakfast joint I’d gladly repeat over and over.

Mark Brouse
Mark Brouse

Wife and I went to the cook house last Sunday 12/8/24 and had great experience there, As we walked in we were greeted by the staff and seated at the bar right away. They had our drinks to us within minutes of sitting down. The owner/waitress came over and took our order very quickly. We were impressed with her, She had a packed house and still was smiling and talking to everyone there. She knows 90% off the customers walking through the door and made it feel like I was apart of a Cheers episode. Now when the food came out it was so yummy. My wife and I are now gonna choose this establishment over anything else in town. Total family vide here. Thank you Cook House

Emaly Lompa
Emaly Lompa

I've walked by this place for a while and finally decided to go for breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was very nice. People chatting and the staff catching up with regulars. Our food was exactly what we were wanting and we will definitely be back!

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O R

Food was really good. Good size portions. Staff could have been more attentive but friendly. Fairly small place but seemed like a local place. Took almost an hour to sit due to being a smaller location. Kitchen could be cleaned up a bit but overall I think I'd return if in the area.

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O R

Food was really good. Good size portions. Staff could have been more attentive but friendly. Fairly small place but seemed like a local place. Took almost an hour to sit due to being a smaller location. Kitchen could be cleaned up a bit but overall I think I'd return if in the area.

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lorina mohammed

Omg so hilarious cause the man sitting reading was seriously there doing the same thing when I went lol. This place has a down home vibe similar to breakfast at grandma's house on a Sunday morning. They have a lot of old timers who regularly come in and I find out heartwarming.

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Rebecca jones

I liked this place. The food was good the service was friendly and attentive. It's a little crowded but that gives it a home feel.

Rebecca jones
Rebecca jones

I liked this place. The food was good the service was friendly and attentive. It's a little crowded but that gives it a home feel.

Monica Dickey
Monica Dickey

We ordered the chicken fried steak and the biscuit and gravy specials. Both were delicious. Service was good and our server was super friendly. Cute little diner with a eat at counter… have a cup of coffee and watch your food being made right in front of you! We would eat here again if we were in the area.

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Mr M

My brother and I where there after driving 12 hours and the food is not equal to the amount you have to pay. . 30 bucks for just me and I had a simple breakfast, my brother ordered the biscuits and gravy and didn't finish it so I would not choose to eat here again . . . .But the lady's working there where very nice!

Mr M
Mr M

My brother and I where there after driving 12 hours and the food is not equal to the amount you have to pay. . 30 bucks for just me and I had a simple breakfast, my brother ordered the biscuits and gravy and didn't finish it so I would not choose to eat here again . . . .But the lady's working there where very nice!

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Denise Smith

Service was good. But the food not so much. Biscuits and gravy was small portion and cold. Bacon was past crisp. Coffee was only warm. And we read reviews before going. I don't know if they are new owners since some reviews were older. The prices were higher than posted by others. Sorry to say I would not recommend nor will we return.

Denise Smith
Denise Smith

Service was good. But the food not so much. Biscuits and gravy was small portion and cold. Bacon was past crisp. Coffee was only warm. And we read reviews before going. I don't know if they are new owners since some reviews were older. The prices were higher than posted by others. Sorry to say I would not recommend nor will we return.

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706 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

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Highly Rated
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coffee
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

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🍽️ Dine In
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Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
7AM-1:30PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min here
📞 Phone
+1 831-476-5519

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🅿️ Parking
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