COOKS Restaurant
3273 3rd Street v0r1s0 Cumberland, BC, Canada

WE’RE HIRING /// If you or someone you know might be interested in working with us, send along your resume and cover letter to [email protected] - thank you!

WE’VE GOT THE FUNK /// Proudly carrying some rad beer from the good people at @houseoffunkbrewing - good news for people who like good brews!

GOOD MORNING /// As you can see, our payment terminal had a pretty crazy New Year’s and is subsequently not doing so well. As a result will be asking people to please pay with CASH, or place orders online at cooksrestaurant.ca - thanks in advance for playing along!

NEW YEAR’S DAY /// First of all, we’re open today from 11:30-7:30. Secondly - brunch is a mood, therefore anything can be brunch at any time. This SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH counts as brunch and it will absolutely make you feel alive. Skip the polar bear swim and treat yourself to something that somehow manages to be exhilarating AND delicious!

WE ARE BACK /// It’s been 9 whole days since we smashed our last burgers, but we swear we still remember how to do everything. We’ll be up and running at 11:30, cooking all the way till 7:30, today (Wednesday) through Sunday. This means there will be burgers on New Year’s Eve, as well as New Year’s Day!

SUNDAY BEERS /// For Sunday burgers, right? This tasty Pilsner comes to us from @strangefellowsbrewing - perfectly suited to wash down burgers and fries wherever the sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the rain is falling. Today is special because all three of those things have been happening simultaneously! We’re here till 7:30, so get your orders in before then.

NEW YEAR’S /// It’s not often in life that we’re instructed to stay home, wear sweat pants and full on chill out, but here we are. We’ve got burgers and fries that are perfectly suited for a low key New Year’s Eve, plus a bunch of RAD BEER! 250 400 4222

http:/// As any certified calendar operator can tell you, winter is on the way. If you don’t have one of those folks in your bubble, then a quick glance at them hills will tell you it’s time to put on your winter tires! Yes, it’s going to be cold. And yes, it’s going to be dark. But this is our annual opportunity to get cozy for a few months. There are a great many ways to accomplish that, and we’ll be here with burgers and beer if you think those things might be helpful on your quest! Stay warm & keep safe. COOKS

TWO BIRDS /// Just a couple of FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES awaiting their wrap before being sent out into that big ol’ world! If you’re looking to dabble in some fine cuisine, hit us up at 250 400 4222 or cooksrestaurant.ca and place your order immediately!

COOKS IS OPEN /// For those of you seeking burgers today (November 11), we’re here for you from 11:30-730!

HEADS UP /// When the rest of the world has a long weekend or an extra day off, we adjust the schedule so that we can partake in the fun. All of this is to say is that COOKS will be closed today, Tuesday November 10th. We will, however, be open tomorrow - Wednesday November 11th - for all of your hamburger needs.

BYE BYE BOWESY /// Today marks the end of the Bowes era here at COOKS - he’s found himself a position as a butcher, AND he will soon be a father. As much as we’ll miss him around the shop, we’re all very excited for him as he enters a new phase in life.

STAY FRESH /// Chris rigged up a more prominent display for our merch program, and it’s sizeable enough to display our selection of RAD BEER and CRAFT SODA!

GOOD TIMES ONLY /// Two days away from the shop had me in dire need of a FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH. This was that sandwich, and I enjoyed every last bite.

WORKOUT TAPE /// Here’s a sneak peek at our soon to be released workout program: a proprietary blend of burger eating, never sitting, and getting plenty of steps!

CHZ SZN /// The return of cool weather, grey skies, and occasional rain has us feeling the need for GRILLED CHEESE. We talk about this sandwich less than any of the others, but not for lack of deliciousness!

THIS IS A MOOD /// Sometimes I order a burger just so I can get a nice snap. Other times I just NEED A BURGER. This is one of those times.

TAKEOUT TUESDAY /// I mean, we do this thing on days other than Tuesday, but alliteration is a thing and my grade 8 English teacher would probably love to know that her lessons weren’t completely wasted all those years ago. All of this is to say: we’re here till 9, so you’ve got until then to dial up the HAMBURGER HOTLINE at 250 400 4222!

KIND WORDS /// Nice to get some love from @thevancouversun - we are among many killer spots brought up in the piece - this valley is brimming with wonderful people doing wonderful things!

FRESH BUBBLES /// These tall cans of alcoholic seltzer from @powellbeer are immensely refreshing, delicious, and low calorie! We’ve got raspberry or ginger/citrus - add a can or two to go along with your burgers and fries!

THE SPICE OF LIFE /// Is spice, my friends. It’s a hot one out there, so it makes sense to showcase a hot one right here on Instagram, eh?

BURGERS ON THE FEET /// Must mean burgers on the mind, right? We’re back and fully charged - give us a call and we’ll help you figure out what’s for dinner! 250 400 4222

HEADS UP /// As promised, we’re closed today so that we can string together 3 straight days of rest!

SATURDAYS ARE FOR /// Classic burgers, like this here double, go perfectly with beautiful September days. They also play nicely with RAD BEERS, and we’ve got plenty of those! We’re here till 9 tonight, then we’re closed for THREE WHOLE DAYS, returning on Wednesday once our batteries have been fully charged.

LONG WEEKEND /// Yes, people need to eat, so to help with that we’re going to be open from 12-9 today and tomorrow. However, COOKS need rest, so we’ll be taking an extra day this weekend to recover!

#TBT /// For some reason we’re all supposed to reflect on Thursdays, so here’s an image of a pensive Chris from way back when we were still renovating the place. It feels like a million years ago, but really it was a little more than two.

POP QUIZ /// How much cluck could a cluck cluck cluck if a cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck?

TWO THINGS /// These two are more than happy to keep you company while you crush burgers and fries on this beautiful day! Shiny Things is for folks looking for something hazy and juicy, whereas Simple Things is clean and crisp, just as a German bc Pilsner should be. Both were brewed by the talented team over @steelandoak - they only make RAD BEER, and these just happen to be two of our favourites!

TILL 9 /// Burgers just like this one are available till 9 tonight, and then we’re closed until Tuesday. Given that it’s 4pm right now, that leaves time for an afternoon snack, dinner, second dinner, a late evening bite, and a night time snack. By my count that means you could feasibly eat 5 burgers before the day is done!

HOT DIGGITY /// Just a friendly reminder that these exist, and that they’re delicious!

NEW RAD BEER /// It seems like every week that passes we’re getting some killer cans from some of our favourite breweries. This week we’re psyched to offer Melon a Trois a Gose brewed with watermelon, honeydew, and Huell Melon hops brewed by the kind folks @ilesauvagebrewing - if you’re seeking refreshment AND tons of melon flavour, then this is the beer for you. Also, that’s a contender for can design of the year, right? IT LOOKS LIKE WATERMELON!

FRIENDS FOREVER /// In simpler times, these two sandwiches being ordered together was referred to as the DATE NIGHT COMBO. There are no secret jokes here, it just seemed like couples would regularly order this duo and then share to prevent any possibility of missing out. Long story short: order a DELUXE as well as a FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH and then live forever without regret! The end.

SPICY P’S /// With the giant fireball in the sky turned all the way to 11, beautiful spicy peppers have begun making their way into our kitchen, where they get sliced by hand, pickled and then stored for future use. These ones were lovingly grown locally by @rockbottomfarm_steve and @pendleton_farm - two farmers who are both outstanding in their fields! We recommend adding some of these to the MESSY FRIES, and then washing it all down with a frosty tall can of RAD BEER!

CLASSIC FOR A REASON /// Keep it simple to keep it delicious; that’s what they say anyway. They might also say that you can get TASTY CHEESEBURGERS like this one until 9 tonight. There’s plenty of time between then and now to do the right thing and get COOKS to cook for you!

EXPRESS YOURSELF /// When we had @pukkainc speak together some hats for us, we decided we needed a hat that could communicate a love for COOKS but also that Vancouver based professional hockey squadron. Well, it’s the playoffs, and those skatey boys are trying to win their first round matchup tonight by scoring more goals than they allow. We’ll be watching while we cook, and we hope that you’ll be eating our burgers while you enjoy the game tonight!

FRESH BEER ALERT /// Two gorgeous farmhouse style ales from @dageraadbeer are available here at COOKS. We’ve got their Burnabarian Table Beer and The Bright Side Lemon Saison - we can attest to the supreme quality of both of these beers, so grab a can or four to wash down some delicious food! @ Cooks Restaurant

KEEP IT SPICY /// Take advantage of today’s reduced temperatures and make a move on one of these beauties. We’re here till 9 - you call, we cook, you eat!

/// We’re back after a couple of days rest and we’ll be making TASTY BURGERS like this one for the rest of the week!

BURGERTIME /// It’s almost supper time on this beautiful Saturday, so that means you’ve got until 9pm to get yourself some TASTY BURGERS before we rest for two whole days. Give us a shout at 250 400 4222 and we’ll help you out with any nagging burger cravings you may be dealing with!

CHOICES /// Life is full of them. Luckily, when it comes to beer and food, we’re sure that you’ll end up with something tasty no matter what path you choose! We’ve got these fresh arrivals from @twinsailsbeer to help you cope with this stunning weather - give us a call at 250 400 4222 and we’ll hook you up with some RAD BEERS and TASTY BURGERS!

TOMATO SEASON /// Yesterday was all about the pickles, whereas today is all about these beautiful local tomatoes we’re getting from @rockbottomfarm_steve - you’ll find slices of these beauties on our delicious burgers until nature decides the season is over!

FROM SCRATCH /// Several hundred pounds of local cucumbers - courtesy of @pendleton_farm and @tworoadsfarm - are sliced by hand and then get lovingly preserved to last our burger shop until the next growing season starts! Lucky to have such amazing farmers to provide us with these beautiful cukes!

STARTING LINEUP /// We’re back for another 5 day run off serving up tasty burgers alongside rad beers! We highly recommend you give us a call tonight and let us handle dinner - call 250 400 4222 and put your name down for something delicious.

MY LUNCH /// Something about an early bike ride combined with this overcast Saturday afternoon compelled me to commit to a BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER dressed simply with mayo and onions. It was exactly what I needed, but now I need a nap! We’re here till 9 tonight, and then we won’t be back till noon on Tuesday - give us a call and we’ll make sure you don’t experience CWS (cheeseburger withdrawal syndrome)

MANGO SOUR /// Fresh cans from the much loved @ilesauvagebrewing - a nicely sour beer packed with mango and complimented by Mosaic hops. If you can’t find sunshine outside today, you’ll surely find it in one of these cans! $6/can, or $20/4 pack - you can build a mixed pack too if that’s your thing! We’re here till 9 - give us a ring if you’re feeling the need for burgers, fries, and beer.

TWO YEARS /// Technically, COOKS celebrated it’s second anniversary on Monday, but #TBT is for Thursdays! This picture is from August 3 2018, our first day of business, back when there were only four of us to run the ship. Since day one we’ve been incredibly fortunate to have found amazing people to work with us - Jessie, India, Juice, Kir Dog, Lindy, Bean, Katey, Dallen, Leon, Caroline, Bowes - all rad individuals who’ve helped COOKS get to this point. THANK YOU!

WHEN YOU CAN’T DECIDE /// Just get one of each! We’re all well rested after three full days off, so you can order delicious burgers all the way till 9pm. Do the right thing and let COOKS do the cooking tonight

HEADS UP /// As per our last email, COOKS is keeping its doors closed for one extra day. Please save some room in your bellies for tomorrow, when we return to action! COOKS