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    Kook Dogg Cafe

    4.2 (103 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    KOOK DOGG CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    22. Closed on Sunday
    Amanda C.

    So good! All of the food was fresh and tasty. We had the closed on Sunday, dodo bird, and some fries and it was all awesome. We don't live anywhere near here but would totally come back if we did!

    Individual 10" Carnivore
    Shyra N.

    Came in for lunch with coworker who swear by this place. I'm not big on sandwiches but I ordered the carnivore pizza. I really enjoyed it. Although, I wasn't there long, I will definitely be back.

    Crispy Chicken Salad
    Linda B.

    Bright and open dining area, where we seated promptly. There was only one server during this rainy Saturday at lunchtime, but she handled the guests very efficiently. I ordered the crispy chicken salad when I saw it on another guest's plate- that's how good a job they did on presentation with this one. It's very good. Warning - the chicken is REALLY crispy. My daughter is a grilled cheese aficionado and subject matter expert! She says that this is not your average grilled cheese sandwich. The addition of the pesto sauce took it over the top for her. We split the tomato bisque and, even though it was on the sweet side, we both thought it was good. She said her wedge salad was one of the best she's had. We plan to go again very soon so that we can try other menu options. It's the kind of menu that makes you want to come back and try at least one of each item because you KNOW they're gonna be good!

    Large 16" Cabo
    Jen R.

    Great place for pizza takeout! We've ordered takeout twice and pickup is consistently on time and pizza is hot and not soggy. Ordering online is also super easy bc they take Apple Pay so it was like 3 clicks max to order a pizza. Yay!

    18. Maplewood Grilled Cheese
    Chandler D.

    Kook Dogg Cafe opened within the last year and man is it delicious! Every time we come here we order something different whether it's a pizza to share or a sandwich. They have a variety of cocktails as well to choose from as well as beer. We always sit at the bar and have pretty good service.

    21. Rachel
    William H.

    Tried this new restaurant yesterday. Interesting menu options with lots of sandwiches. I got the fish taco special not on the menu. It came with 3 tacos and a good spicy mayo sauce. The slaw is decent but a bit wet. Also, I also wished there were chips along with the special. The restaurant is nice and clean with good service. The only misses for me are chips and pickle cost extra for sandwich.

    4. Dodo Bird
    Ariel O.

    FOOD/DRINK: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 EXPERIENCE: 5/5 I have been wanting to give this restaurant a try since it had recently opened. We were warmly greeted at the door and seated for a late lunch. The waitress was kind and let us look through the menu a while before settling on what we got. I got the "dodo bird" (chicken parmesan) sandwich with the ginger brew I love, while my husband got the steak & cheese. The chicken on the dodo bird was grilled, but I think it would have lended itself better to being a traditional fried chicken parm (or chicken tenders cut up?). It was a little bit soggy after a while. The bread itself was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside - perfect for a sammie. I can't attest to the steak and cheese myself but my husband said it was really good. The sandwiches are huge! So either come hungry or plan to share. Can't wait to try some more.

    Mother Clucker
    Mark B.

    I really love this place! Fantastic pizzas, sandwiches, and an endless variety of beers. We had a large party and they had no problem accommodating us. Will definitely s be back. Loved the Beast pizza with double pepperoni and their Mother Clucker chicken sandwich. Yum!

    Classic Margarita pizza
    Susan H.

    A shout out to Yelp friend, Nina W. for writing a review of this place. Her review brought my attention to RTC where I discovered that Kook Dogg now occupied the spot where Little Beast used to be. Also, I noted that BGR closed. We took a look at Kook Dogg's menu and noticed that as of this writing, it's still a work in progress. They say the addition of a few entrees will be coming soon. We were here for an early dinner on a Sunday. An employee, who also turned out to be our server, greeted and seated us at a 4 top table by a window. He was friendly and we chatted about the place. My husband felt he had to tell our server that their restaurant was in a "cursed location" due to the fact that it was now the third restaurant to occupy this spot. The first place to be here was The Famous Toastery (which our server didn't know about) followed by Little Beast, which he told us moved to DC. The decor was nice---tables with blond wood and some signage and art on the walls. We decided to order a medium sized Margarita pizza. I admit we ordered it with some trepidation as the place is still new. For drinks, I had a lemonade which was nicely flavored with just the right balance between tart and sweet. My husband had a can of Dr. Brown's cherry soda. We were pleasantly surprised by the pizza! The crust had the right thickness as it held up well when eaten using one's hands. As for the sauce, it had a nice homemade flavor and had pieces of tomato in it. The mozzarella portion, as well as the fresh basil were very generous. We enjoyed every bite of it! Surprisingly, we still had room for dessert. We chose to share a slice of Basque crustless cheese cake. It had a blueberry topping. While we enjoyed it, we have to give the nod to Sixty Vines' version as it was creamier. Still Kook Dogg's version is decent. We plan to eat here again. Their sandwiches sound good but, to us, they struck us as being very filling. We're going to keep a watch on the upcoming entrees. Our server said that they are still tweaking the menu as they watch to see which items are more popular.

    12. Walter's Revenge
    Katlyn H.

    I recently came here for lunch and it was so good! I decided to get the Walter's Revenge sandwich with a side of chips and pickle. The sandwich was so tasty and it overflowed with toppings. The chips were also delicious, but I didn't need them because the sandwich was so filling. They are recently opened so now their menu is mainly sandwiches and pizza, but the menu showed they will have other entrees soon. The service was great, my friend and I had to catch up, and our waiter was so patient. Once we finally ordered, our food came out quickly. The restaurant itself feels like a casual cafe, I loved the vibe. I can't wait to come back!

    Niki T.

    Saw these guys comment on a local page that they go above and beyond for gluten allergies!!! So it was the first pizza place I wanted to try! It was great, great flavor crust, slightly sweet. My child, a picky one, complained the sauce is too chunky! So if you aren't about that... but I think it was great, small pieces of tomato. Was wonderful cold as well! Hubs was disappointed in chicken parm sandwich, was just shredded chicken, not breaded, so not what you typically would expect. Wouldn't order again. Italian beef sandwich was pretty good. But would try other things before going back to it. Will be added to our regular rotation.

    Medium 12" South Philly 15. Kooky Smash Burger Waffle fries
    Amin S.

    Tried the Philly pizza and smash burger -- both were amazing! The toppings and ingredients were super fresh, and everything tasted delicious, especially the burger sauce. The staff were really nice and friendly, which made the whole experience even better.

    My new favorite cider!!
    Tina L.

    Kook Dogg is barking up the right tree! Let me just say, if you haven't been to Kook Dogg yet, what are you even doing with your life? This place is the full package--amazing sandwiches, a cocktail menu that'll make your taste buds dance, and pizzas that are straight-up masterpieces! My friend is still raving about the Wild Thing pizza with Boar sausage--seriously, he hasn't stopped talking about it since we left. The crab dip? Perfection. And the chicken tortilla soup? Let's just say it warmed my soul. But wait, there's more! The Basque Cheesecake was like a slice of heaven, and the Brown Butter Rice Crispy bar? Yeah, don't leave without getting one of these bad boys to take home. The dining area is super inviting, the bar space is comfy, and the staff? Just genuinely awesome people who seem like they actually enjoy being there. You can really feel the good vibes, and it takes the whole experience to a level that's just... wow. Already planning my next visit--Kook Dogg, you've got a fan for life!

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    1 year ago

    Sandwiches and Hawaiian pizza all very good. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommended. Also took advantage of carryout as well

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    2 years ago

    Good food, free gated-off parking (up to 3hrs), and nice atmosphere inside. Newer place but still nearly full with customers.

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    2 years ago

    We love this place - we have eaten at Kook Dogg and had delivery - The Manager, Matt is great and always very helpful

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    2 years ago

    Great food and even better menu. I'm officially now a regular. Great staff, nice atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    Staff are still warming up- but they are so nice and eager to be helpful. We have been in to Kook Dogg several times and the food was great!

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    2 years ago

    We ate here last night and we're not disappointed! The food was delicious, service great and atmosphere fantastic. I can't wait to go back!

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    TLDR: Really a 3.5 for me with pizza that reminds me of a Costco slice, solid buffalo wings, and…read moreaverage garlic knots. But apparently the lunch combo is just cheese pizza despite the ad not specifying that. Felt pretty lied to and disappointed. My wife and I had been seeing the lunch deal advertised here for a while. We finally decided to go the other day. We found out upon ordering that the lunch combo of 2 slices and a drink only includes cheese pizza despite the ads never mentioning that. We ended just getting 2 slices of flavors we actually wanted to try. We also ordered buffalo wings and garlic knots. The pizza was comparable to that of the pizza you'd get from Costco. It was very cheese forward and didn't have any sauce taste. Not that that's bad, but it's not enough to make me come back consistently. The wings were good and the spicy buffalo had a good kick to it. The garlic knots were average to me. Nothing to write home about. The service was fairly quick considering we ordered wings that had to be made fresh. Was only about 10 mins when we walked in. The restaurant has the pizzas available for slices on the display racks as you walk in. There's a little bit of seating inside if you want to eat there.

    Not the best not the worst. Just one of those spots I wouldn't go out of my way to go to, but the…read morefood didn't suck. We ordered: The garlic knots 6/10 Pepperoni & sausage 6/10 Garlic, cheese, and Vegetable 6/10 Buffalo wings 6/10 Casual spot with minimal seating. It's more of a carryout spot. The service was only alright.

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    Outside / Exterior of restaurant on Lynn St in historic downtown Herndon square.

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    Outside / Exterior of restaurant on Lynn St in historic downtown Herndon square.

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