Nestled right opposite Steele Park on Cook Street in Hamilton East, The Cook Cafe & Bar is a real feature for cafe go-ers and bar hoppers alike. The building is Hamilton's second oldest building and has been carefully restored. Great coffee, a brilliant breakfast menu, Speights Brewery beers on tap and an extensive wine list, you will love! Our food is made in our own kitchen and is made to simple and traditional recipies. Fresh gourmet sandwiches and scones are available on the couner top daily, and the options for your sweet tooth are plentiful in the cake tower The Cook - Cafe & Bar has a great range of New Zealand beers on tap, and an extensive range of wines and spirits including over twenty different types of whisky. For groups of eight or more, it would be advisable to book a table on Thursday Friday or Saturday, however any other time it is fine just to turn up The coffee is locally roasted Weka espresso, and is notable for its smooth rich texture, and is a real hidden treasure of  The Cook - Cafe & Bar, a great way to start or finish the day. Parking is available on Cook St, on the left hand side of Cook St is two hour parking, all other parks on Cook St are one hour. Parking in the car park next to The Cook - Café & Bar is not permitted, and may result in your car being clamped or towed, sorry it is not our car park. If you have really enjoyed our hospitality, and wish to get home safely, please ask us to arrange a Dial A Driver to get you and your car home safely, or alternately arrange a Red Cab for you.   The Cook - Cafe & Bar Proud to be locally owned and operated!