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    Kooks Cafe & Beach Bar

    4.2 (56 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Robin I.

    The food was very pleasant to look at but had zero flavor! The table had bird poop on it and the bathroom was filthy. Our drinks were standard.

    The Hombre - Egg  cheese, bacon, BBQ, cilantro, tortilla
    Denise F.

    Love swinging in for brekkie, always great, quick and fun. Their coffee rocks. My go to is one of their bowls

    Kevin D.

    Great beach bar, we were there on a Tuesday evening and they had music bingo! What a blast listening to old tunes. While the service was a little slow, it kinda goes with the laid back beach bar vibe and was welcome in a way. I had the tacos and they were Great!

    Molly H.

    Awesome spot! The drinks were spot on, the tacos were amazing and the place just has a great vibe. The inside is tiny, but they have a whole outdoor area with picnic tables and corn hole. Great beach bar!

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    Lindsay M.

    Food and drink always a 10/10, you can't go wrong with any food or drink on the menu. I highly recommend the banana boat with muddled strawberries (recommended by one of the bartenders). Tacos and bowls are all incredible. The laid back beach vibe is so fun and all of the servers and bartenders are incredibly nice!

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    Elan A.

    It was a lazy Wednesday afternoon.... I had not yet eaten breakfast.... Brunch hour had creeped up on me so what did I do? I rode my Yamaha Vstar 650 to Kooks. Upon arrival the Kook bowl immediately caught my eye.... I ordered it.... It arrived.... I dug in! Needless to say my mind was blown. As I enjoyed this kook bowl I turned my attention to some light reading materials.... THE TACO MENU.... I wasn't very hungry but once i noticed the chicken corn taco I knew that There were no two ways about it.... I had to have it!!! Once again my mind had been absolutely blown... The bowl: A hit!!!! The taco: A hit!!!! Oh and did I mention the Irish coffee!? Yes! A hit! I will be back. Oh yes. I will absolutely be back.

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    Really is the coolest beachy cafe/bar that nails the perfect kick-back vibe. Good music. Original drinks. Staff are super friendly and personable. Surf films always playing in the background with a breezy open concept bar. Situated right across from beach access makes it easy to grab quick snacks and cafe meals on the go. Best pit stop on the way through North Hampton...Rye...Portsmouth 5 star spot!

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    I love to stop here for a smoothie bowl before I head to the beach. The menu has a great variety and the painkillers are amazing!

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    Giorgia N.

    Woowhooo! Thanks, Anthony! We'll keep the painkillers comin!

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    5 years ago

    Awesome breakfast sando and coffee. My favorite causal breakfast spot.

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    Thank you, Cam! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Great food, great drinks, all around great vibe!! Highly recommended stop for any beach day/seacoast tour.

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    5 years ago

    cutest spot ever!!! The smoothie bowls were amazing and tacos even better. stop by for good vibes

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    Giorgia N.

    Thank you, Julia! We're so happy you liked the food and atmosphere.

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