Cook's Corner
Categories: Nightlife, American (Traditional) [Edit]
19152 Santiago Canyon RdTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679 (949) 858-0266
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Waiter Service: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
76 reviews
Costa Mesa, CA
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12 Reviews for Cook's Corner
Wednesday night, $4 all the spaghetti you can eat.
I came to Cook's to see my friend's band play and was impressed with Cook's. $4 spaghetti! $4.99 cheeseburger and fries special. Food is pretty good. It was crowded, but the service was pretty fast considering all the people. The crowd is mainly harley bikers, but I did see some road and mountain cyclist coming in after a ride to wolf down some spaghetti.
They have a full bar, outdoor seating and a picnic area. I can see why bikers like it because Santiago Canyon is a nice road to take a ride.
Great biker bar! Friend of mine took me here and now I'm a regular. The food is great - burgers, sandwiches, breakfast. Mmmmm yum. They serve alcohol too so for those that want a beer, it's available.
Everything here is like fast food - you stand in line to order and they call out your number so you pick up your food. Condiments, utensils, etc are off to the side.
On the weekends, it's abit difficult to find seating since everyone and their brother/ sister is there. Great way to check out other bikes! There are literally 100's of bikes.
They have live music and alittle biker shopping store in the front. Just a cool place to go. The ride up is scenic.
My husband and I actually ride. My husband is an avid rider and an all around motorcycle enthusiast, and we've been to our share of places like this. We went on a Sunday for breakfast...at noon. You would think on a weekend, breakfast would be served until around 1 or 2, but no, they werent serving breakfast anymore. Thus, I docked them 1 star. I was imagining this place would be like Alice's, if any of you have been there? It was close, but not exactly the same. They have a counter where you go up and order your food. They call your number and you go grab it and cop a squat at a table and take in the ambiance or just people watch.
I can see that it would be a great place to stop for a drink and hang out and chat with your friends, either in the bar, or outside. I think maybe I was a little let down because I had a hankering for eggs and coffee, but ended up with fries and a veggie burger. The food was good, but I'll have to go back for breakfast and see what I come back with.
They had a chili cook off going out back, so the place was really crowded outside, but inside there were plenty of tables available. Definitely do not be intimidated by this place. Inside was everyone from hardcore Harley riders to an 80 year old couple sitting behind us that were so adorable.
It's definitely worth the trip out to experience this place and check out all of the motorcycles lined up outside! The live music is worth hanging out for too!
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This is actually a real biker bar where you can see hundreds of bikes on any weekend.
They have the best breakfast. Stop by to get a breakfast burrito and a beer after Sunday church!
Service is ok, which is 5-star for a biker bar!
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OK, I am a "biker". Not some typical Harley type. I ride a Triumph. This place is great. I can't comment on the food. I have only had the beer here and all of you all ready know how Fat Tire and Newcastle tastes like. It's a cool place. Great hang out. Mostly a Harley crowd riding in wearing t-shirts and jeans. Makes me feel funny hanging out in my ballistic nylon jumpsuit.Just don't get hammered and ride your bike into a tree, OK?
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Ok, I am far from a biker but I LOVE little hole in the wall type establishments. This place looks like a small cabin on the edge of the forest and yes, it is overrun by bikers but I didn't feel out of place. The buffet style dinner they served the evening I was there included spaghetti (with your choice of marinara or meat sauce), meatballs, salad (with your choice of dressing) and garlic bread all for $3.00 (not a misprint.) The food isn't anything spectacular but it is filling and it tasted like a typical home cooked meal. I hear that their breakfast on Sundays is excellent but I have not been able to try it as of yet. If you are in the area and are looking for an interesting place to hang out and get a little grub, definitely drop by Cooks Corner!
Awe Cook's. I'm so glad it survived the fires of October '07!!! Cook's is a local spot!! Summer time is the best! Don't let the "biker" image scare you off. The first time I went to Cook's was on a Sunday late afternoon. I was alone, wearing a Roxy tank top and flip flops. I stood out like a sore thumb and had the best time! The people who frequent this spot are OC locals who are very mellow.
I am relatively new to the bikers' culture, but I know enough to know that this place is historic in its own right.
I was advised to order something non-alcoholic by the friendly bikers outside who pointed out spots where they saw other riders "eat it" while attempting to ride inebriated. I had a hot chocolate and some french fries while I was here... the breakfast of champions.
Everyone is so friendly, especially to a newbie (I stood out like a sore thumb in my flimsy white Triple 5 Soul windbreaker in a majority of black-leather-clad riders, and I'm not even trying to be stereotypical here). The inside is bustling and everyone who wants to have a smoke or to just enjoy the cold air hangs out in the parking lot and checks out each others' bikes. My Kuyas had a Harley and a Ducati, so they had plenty of conversation to make.
They also sell leather chaps here, if you're so inclined.
Next time I'm in town.
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This is the best biker bar that I have been to in So Cal. Being in the forest there are some nice rides getting to and from teh joint. Lots of outdoor seating (indoor too) and good grub. Full bar and frosty beer. (Be careful if you are riding). Reserved bike parking, in fact there are rarely cars there. Friendly crown and service. Often there are biker events that start or end at Cook's. This is a true biker bar.
And they even allow kids there.
If Cook's ever gets knocked down for a Starbuck's, I think the good citizens of O.C. should sit in front of the bulldozers. It's the closest thing to a country roadhouse we've got and it ought to be preserved. Good eats and cheap beers. Bike parking. Juke Box and a great place to see live country music or karaoke when they have it. I love this place !
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i haven't been here in years so i'll have to return soon since a) i live walking distance and b) my memory could be a little skewed and i'll need to change my rating. but from what i remember, this place RULES. i came here all the time with my dad when i was little and the biker dudes faces' would melt from stony into aww-induced smiles. (yes, i was quite the adorable child. i feel no shame in saying so!) the atmosphere was really friendly and there's tons of bikes to look at and people to watch. it's in a beautiful area so eating outside is really nice. although one time a wasp flew out of the soda machine and i was terrified. it's had a lot of close calls with getting knocked down and every time i hear about it, i get really sad. this biker bar can inspire such strong emotions in people!
One of the best biker destinations/bars in all of SoCal, hands down.
While the progress of civillization, gentrification, and sprawl have all nearly obliterated this institution & it's surrounding rural beauty, it has endured, and prospered.
Bikers of both engine and pedals have used Cook's as both a meeting rendevous and end-point for decades, and for good reason: the drinks are cheap, the staff is courtious, the food is good, and the company is generally friendly.
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