The Cookshack

Not too busy, country feel, great service and even better food. So impressed with the fluffy waffles and perfectly battered chicken. Smoky delicious Mac n cheese, fresh sweet potato fries and fall off the bone baby back ribs. Friendly, family atmosphere that my family will be returning too. Very impressed !!! 10/10 hands down while watching some good old football 🏈

Yeah, had a nice half slab of The Ribs... Pretty good I must say. I would suggest the full slab for a few dollars more. A 3 meat on bone half left me wanting more. The wife had a great chicken salad plate. Rico! Go ahead and get your BBQ on at the Cook Shack. Nice food, nice vibes, nice place 😊

Came here to try it out for the first time on 7/12/2025 and it was pretty good 😊 the sweet potato fries were amazing good flavor nice texture a decent crunch very good and the chicken sandwich was also a 👍🏽 the size for what you get was on point I got the medium hot and it did have a little kick not where you couldn’t enjoy it but enough to know “this sandwich got some heat” 🤣 now the only gripe I have with the chicken sandwich is that the breading didn’t stay together as you eat it, it was falling off so not sure if that’s all the chicken sandwiches or just mine but still a decent sandwich and we got a beer and margarita we dined outside the outside and inside along with the restroom look to be very clean so no complaints there customer service was also pretty good. I definitely wanna come back to this place and try some more stuff on the menu. They also have a rib sandwich that I heard was pretty good so that will be my next thing to get, but I will say if you’re in this area come give him a try.

Ambiance: Fun quick bite & to go spot in Spring with a western meets industrial/modern vibe perfect for a quick lunch, weekend family/friend dinner spot, or ordering takeout! Fast and friendly service. Pretty affordable pricing, I really the chicken bites - good deal and filling! They have a nice patio seating area. Multiple table/dining options including booths. Bar area as well! Parking onsite. We were a bit confused when ordering drinks. We wanted to order our food and then sit at the bar to order a round or two of drinks. We were told we had to order drinks at the cash register - which just made the entire drink situation a bit difficult because we couldn't tell what beers/wines were available. Besides that, we enjoyed The Cookshack and will go back!

Horrible. We used to go all the time and we used to love to go. Until about last week me and my sister ordered take out we got two orders of the mac and cheese bowl with chicken. While my sister was already done eating i started to eat and minutes later saw my CHICKEN WAS RAW!!!!!!!!!! I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED EATING AND TOOK IT BACK. All the worker said was "so sorry we can give you a refund" WHAT THE HECK!!!! Meaning my sister's CHICKEN WAS PROBABLY RAW TOO!!!!!!. Not even days later she had to miss work and couldn't keep anything down. WILL NOT BE GOING AGAIN. SO CARELESS.

Wow, this place really surprised me. I went at prime lunchtime, and there was a line, and i couldn't believe how fast it went and how fast i got my food. (Fast, friendly service) it was like all the employees owned the place. Great place, and i haven't even gotten to the food yet! Chicken tenders were the perfect blend of spicy and crispy, and they even had gravy as a dipping sauce choice. This is definitely a place you should try or keep going back to.

The manager was absolutely phenomenal 👏 our first time here and I didn't like the shake shack salad or the amount of sweet potato fries we received with my husbands meal. I offered to pay for a different one and she said this one is on me! I was also disappointed by the amount of sweet potato fries and wanted to order more and she also offered to give us more! She was very sweet and came to check on us. She was the definition of great customer service! We will definitely be back as this is now a safe place for me to eat with all my health issues. If you are considering going here JUST DO IT! I'd go back just because of the exceptional service even if I didn't like the food. Also the sweet potato fries are OUT OF THIS WORLD! No place can match this one as far as I'm concerned. We will definitely be back! Oh and the lemonade tasted like real lemons!! So good!

Great Food! Younger gentleman who helped us at the front answered all of our questions and gave great feedback on the menu items. Even called the manager to clarify what was gluten free, all with a smile! Clean restaurant, bathrooms were a little dirty but the food and atmosphere was phenomenal. Highly recommend the sweet potatoe fries, shack salad and chicken waffles.

Not my first time - This time was not good...old grease terrible taste Could not eat $50 down the drain !

I love hot chicken and that's what I was craving for a drive back to Austin so we stopped in here and were pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. My boyfriend actually ended up getting a half rack of ribs along with his two tenders and mac & cheese with the dragon fries for us to try on the side. I stuck to my 2 tenders and the sweet potato fries. We had so much food left to take home with us and the prices were great as well. Its counter service with lots of options so be prepared to order when you get to the front!

Ambiance: Fun quick bite & to go spot in Spring with a western meets industrial/modern vibe perfect for a quick lunch, weekend family/friend dinner spot, or ordering takeout! Fast and friendly service. Pretty affordable pricing, I really the chicken bites - good deal and filling! They have a nice patio seating area. Multiple table/dining options including booths. Bar area as well! Parking onsite. We were a bit confused when ordering drinks. We wanted to order our food and then sit at the bar to order a round or two of drinks. We were told we had to order drinks at the cash register - which just made the entire drink situation a bit difficult because we couldn't tell what beers/wines were available. Besides that, we enjoyed The Cookshack and will go back!

The strawberry mango margarita was actually the best thing and definitely a 5/5. It was strong, sweet and definitely hit the spot. The $6 happy hour price made it even better. The food though was limited and nothing I'd return for. The rib plate was dry. The difference between regular fries and the special only looked and tasted like pepper to me. My Moms plate of loaded fries, she left on the plate and my teens chicken sandwich he said he'd go back for. I will say his sandwich was big; but for $50 it wasn't worth it. Staff was nice and the place was empty.

We were greeted at the register with a smile and friendly attitude. All our questions were answered with ease. The pricing was reasonable, and fair. The portion on my Chicken and Waffles caused me to ask for a takeout container. I ordered medium spice with the sweet heat sauce. I love spicy food and that was perfect for me. My Caesar Salad was fresh and served cold like it should be. I thought it was a little over dressed, so I will probably ask for my dressing on the side next time. My wife ordered a quarter rib plate with waffle sweet potato fries. She thought her ribs were a little tough, but still edible. The ribs came out with sauce on them. She ordered hers not hot. The country music is a little louder than necessary in my humble opinion. The big screen options are a nice touch. I also liked the idea of having some stool height seating. The men's restroom was clean and well stocked. Overall experience positive, and we will return.

Had a place open by me a few years back. Never had the opportunity to go because it closed down. Service was prompt but no one was there. Tried the kids meal of chicken bites and an order of the tacos. Tacos were loaded up which was nice. The kids bites were less than desirable since my kid only had two. Mac and cheese was interesting. Had something there that brought out a bit of a pungent flavor. Overall not a place I would purposely go back to since nothing really hit the mark.

Stopped in for some lunch. I ordered the Chicken and waffles with fries. I got the chicken mild spice level and it was perfect. It had a nice seasoning to it with the right amout of spice. The waffle was fluffy with a cinnamon butter on top. Food came out quick and we had at least 3 people who checked on us during our dining experience.

They serve really good chicken sandwiches. You can pick from the various levels of heat/spice. I got Texas hot and it was spicy for me. Although it was very tasty. Sweet potato fries were amazing as well.

Chicken was juicy, crispy, and spiced well. My kids loved the strips and fries and raved about how crispy they were. My husband and I got the chicken sandwich at Texas hot heat level. Delish. I loved the crispy sweet potato fries with the shack sauce. Lost a point because none of the machine waters were working, and the table was not wiped down.

Love love the chicken Crispy juicy and very much to our liking Service is excellent as you order from the counter and everything is brought to the table of your choice They also check on you whether you need a drink refill even though there is a fountain And after the meal, they will bust the table for you

This place was nice to go to. Their chicken sandwich was really good and the wrap that I bought was good and fresh. I ordered a side of macaroni and I must say, it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Very creamy and good! The restaurant and restroom was also very clean!I'd definitely come back.

A must try. This was our first time and we will definitely be back. The breading/coating in their tenders is like no other. Very light and crispy. The spice blend was on point. We both got mild.

Excellent chicken! Crispy, flavorful, and you can pick your own heat level. Sides range from Fries, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and Dragon Fries. Tenders by themselves, paired with ribs, or in a sandwich. Everything looked and tasted great! Service was excellent and restaurant super clean!

So...this is a quick bite kind of day! If you want something hot, delicious, and inexpensive then Hog Heaven at the Cookshack is the way to go! I ordered online for a pickup and of course it was ready 5 minutes before time...piping hot!! I'm so hungry and can't wait to get home!! You won't be disappointed with the tender rib meat and yes...it's Hog Heaven!!! Enjoy!!

So we pass by here everytime to do our shopping. This establisment is right on the main street as we live just off one of the subdivisions in the area. Today we decided to have our lunch here and we were pleased with how this place is set-up. I honestly, didn't realize my first review didn't post. So this is our 5th time here and today I ordered the chicken salad. I am very surprised, it is good and very filling. You guessed right, the chicken was good

I love this place. Always delicious. Always spotless. Always friendly. I crave the kale chicken cesar and the chicken and waffles. My hubs loves their ribs and chicken tenders. My kids even love it Also at the bar there are purse hook and plugs. They think of everything!

I opted for the drive thru, which was quick. I got the chicken strips with waffles and dragon fries. The strips were good and I liked the bit of heat the fries had. It was a LOT of food, I shared with my boyfriend. There was an entire fluffy Belgian waffle with a cinnamon butter and syrup. The spicy chicken sandwich did have a good amount of spice. The mac and cheese was pretty good too. We were pretty impressed. I would eat here again when I am craving chicken!

Food was fantastic. I ordered online and pick up was seamless. Will definitely return

Good food and clean location. The manager, Mary, is always friendly and makes sure this location provides great customer service and the customers are happy. Well done. I'll be back!

A little bit skeptical pulling up and seeing a nearly empty parking lot at 6pm dinner time. After eating the food I'm astonished that this place isn't slammed pack. Ordered food at the front cafeteria style, grab a number and they bring the food out to you. A bit pricy for what it is IMO. But the ribs had a nice spice to them and VERY tender. The chicken was flavorful and FRESH. I'd be weary to order the spice past the normal as I think it will take away from the good flavor of the meats. Service was quick and the place filled up later on. Maybe we just got there early. Worth a revisit and get their special sauce. It's like Canes but not so sweet.

Woah!!! These fries are to die for! They're piled high with pulled pork, cheese, sauce...all the finger-licking things. Chicken tacos are scrumptious with the cool cole slaw and toppings. Mac and cheese was very creamy and fresh. I was in the area for real estate school and this place comes highly recommended. Service was helpful and she made sure to explain everything after asking if it was our first time. Place was packed and TVs were set to all things sports related. We'd definitely return if in the area.

Ka-Pow- Yee!! The first fork of the Hog Heaven Special was so spicy and flavorful that I thought I'd been hit in the mouth by Batman! The concept was perfect... spicy barbeque rib bits over coleslaw and a bed of fries. My order was medium heat with Dragon Fries. This was my first visit to the Cook Shack and I was please with the comfortable and welcoming environment. I ordered at the food counter the wandered over to the bar to see what they offered... a good selection of canned, bottled, and draft beers. Several wines and hard liquors were also on display. The rating who have been 5, if not for the bits of burnt rib pieces in my order and the bits of bone in my colleague's order. It's a good practice for restaurants to find use for all food products, but it's not good to add trash to the dishes.

We popped in to the Cook Shack today and we were completely blown away! The food, the service, the ambiance...everything was top notch! We tried the sleezy, the waffles, and just the good ole fashioned tenders and the four of us were stuffed and so happy by the end of the meal. One of the managers even came by to chat with us and surprised my teens with free made in house ice cream sandwiches!! So glad we live so close. Must try: DRAGON FRIES.

Proudly displaying their Yelp Top 100 restaurants 2021 logo on their menu, I was jazzed to try this spot. Let's walk through what to expect- Walking in, the restaurant was clean, and menu clear. The customization options were ample (spice levels, sauces,etc)- thank goodness my Cashier Chris was incredibly helpful and happy to recommend a few items. Once you've ordered there are 4 seating options- 1. A main dining area with tables, booths and high tops. The restaurant in it's entirety is decorated in warm woods and metals in neutral brown, rustic tones. 2. A Full bar in corner of the main dining area with 4 TVs to watch the game...nice touch. 3. A smaller indoor/outdoor area. 4. A small outdoor patio. From all locations (apart from the outdoor patio) I could hear country music blaring. From most locations the restaurant feature floor to ceiling windows displaying the beautiful views of the parking lot & Kuykendahl...;). But Honestly, the natural light filters nicely through the restaurant. In terms of food & drink: *next time I'll skip the sweet tea. Although I appreciate the sweetness level (not too sweet), it didn't hit the mark for me (no biggie. The southern sweet tea bar is high). *Chicken & waffles at medium heat with house sauce was alright. It comes with 3 hefty tenders, a side, syrup, and a honey whipped cinnamon butter. Come hungry! *Shack salad- a lighter option, but still huge. It came fresh and the combo is nice. Overall if you're hungry, among the many options in this area, this is a pretty solid stop.

We'd never been here before, so, we didn't know what to expect. It is a counter service style place. My mom ordered the Shack salad, and I ordered the chicken and waffles. Both items were delicious and fresh. Ive never been a kale fan, but let me tell you, this place has turned me into a kale fanatic. I crave this salad so much now! For the chicken, you get to pick a heat level. Employees are friendly and very helpful. The place is super clean. Thank you! I had no idea about this hidden gem that is so close to me. We've now added this as our go to place during the week.

If you like hot chicken, this is a must stop. We ordered Sleezy Chicken and the Chicken & Waffles. Both were fantastic. The simple touch of cinnamon butter on the waffles puts this place over the top. The dining room is very rustic barn reminiscent. Lots of space and room for all. It is a little loud, but it fits the feel of the restaurant. Service is top notch. They're friendly and helpful and are ready to help you with anything!

This place is still really new so I went in with some patience expecting the need for them to work out kinks. Nope. They are on their game. I ordered chicken tenders and ribs - mainly because I wanted to sample a little of each. I also ordered some fries and Mac and cheese. When the tray arrived, I immediately had a crush on the ribs. It was one on those first sight moments when I knew I made the right call. The ribs had a nice smokey taste and the meat slid right off the bone. Even if everything else tasted like a sock, I was happy. I still moved to the chicken tenders. I would call them tenders per se - they more along the size of actual chicken breasts. The flavor was solid and the batter was awesome. The sides I ordered were also great. From a customer service perspective, I was greeted as soon as I walked in. While I was eating, I was checked on several times to make sure I was enjoying my food. And when I was near the end of my meal, the manager brought a treat out to my son - needless to say he's a fan as well. You will feel "welcome" here. This place has a bar. I didn't order any alcoholic beverages this go-round, but I do want to get back to try some drinks out as well. Can't wait to visit again. Loved everything.

Staff is very friendly. Great ribs and good chicken. They even have beer and margaritas. Very good.

I never knew this place existed, I've been on much a hot chicken binge, so off the strength of that, I had to come to visit. The place is what it is, it's a shack..a cook shack, so there is nothing amazing about the interior design (lol) but you're not here for that, you're here for the chicken, salad, and/or ribs. I went with the mildly spicy chicken & waffles, and a kale salad with chicken. In all honesty for a kale salad, was really good, not the best but if I'm in the area I may consider it. Now for the chicken and waffles, I LOVE their waffles, I think it's the best fluffy + crispness to accompany chicken tenders of any spice level. Most places just have crispy waffles and crispy tenders, I love the way the Chick en& Waffles has been interpreted here. I inquired about the hottest chicken spice and discovered you have to sign a waiver before placing that order, I declined that because I wanna still be able to taste the food after eating, but, ngl, I have to try it now, along with the ribs. Only time will tell, I will be back with a crew

I wish I could leave 5 stars but the last two times I've gone I have been very disappointed on the size of the chicken. The first couple of times I went the tenders were huge or large and always delicious. The last two times I was shocked with the mini tenders looking more like chicken nuggets. I don't like the uncertainty on whether or not I will get a decent size tender, not to mention it makes me second guess if I want to buy an extra one since I don't know what size it will be. The chicken ceasar salad wrap had a very good flavor and was huge BUT I'm pretty sure they cut up in mini sizes one very small tender for the huge wrap bc there was barely any chicken which was a huge disappointment!! Again the 3 stars are ONLY because of the random portion sizes not due to taste. The food is always tasting good.

A few days ago, I had dinner at The Cookshack with my dad. My brother highly recommended the ribs, so we each got a half-rack, as well as salad and fries. The sweet potato fries are fantastic, and the ribs were simply amazing! I had medium spice added for a bit of a kick, and I loved it. The service was quick and friendly. Both of us had a wonderful experience overall, and will be returning in the future!

First time visiting and this place absolutely nailed it. My order: chicken and waffles with sweet potato fries and shack sauce. I was checked on twice - once by someone who looked like a manager, and another who appeared to be a chef. My food was clearly cooked fresh and came out relatively fast. The restaurant was sparkling clean from the bathroom to the table and the staff were all friendly. I order chicken and waffles every time it's on the menu and I will say this is probably a top three for me. The chicken strips are huge and the waffle is textbook. Could've used a sprinkle of salt, but still an A+. Furthermore, I truly don't remember the last time I couldn't finish a meal, but this one made me tap. The sweet potato waffle fries were perfectly crisp and paired amazingly with the shack sauce which is in the sauce family of a Cane's, Zaxby's, etc. but still had its own distinct flavor. An impressively well run establishment. Next time I will try their chicken Caesar salad.

Eating at the Cookshack is a great family place for us. They have really great employees and we genuinely love going there often. But for our 1st time ordering for take out it has been a depressing day for us. We ordered 4 orders of the shack bites. This is one order alone. Normally they are a good size "bite." This time.... They were very tiny which was very very disappointing. Look at the size of the bites gauged against a nickel. They need to change this name to shack "nibbles". This was not worth $10.00.

I don't like chicken. There I said it. And they didn't have ribs. Out. Oh no! Or was it oh yes? Tenders are great and different from other locals who depend on the sauce to deliver the heat. Here you pick your heat level and then a sauce. Per my cashier, the heat is generated by the oil they are cooked in and the sauce is for dipping. All I know was mine was good. Crisp and crunchy. The sweet heat sauce was marvelous and the Buffalo had some flames in it. Gotta bring my nephew here, he's the king of the chicken strips. And the fries, yum!

I didn't like the menu I like beef there was no beef bbq. I won't return I just didn't like the menu maybe it's for some people but not for me.

I really enjoyed the food that I ordered. The customer service was great and for my first time eating there they answered all of my questions without hesitation. I will be returning.

For a chicken restaurant, there's a lot of choices on the menu. We had chicken tacos (mild heat) and fries, chicken sandwich (Texas hot) and dragon fries, sleezy chicken, ribs, and the kids bites with Mac & cheese. Everything was super good! At first glance, we thought they mixed up our fries: The regular fries are tossed in salt & pepper (maybe some sugar?) - delicious! The dragon fries are tossed in a spice that are hard to see, but don't be fooled! They are spicy! The Mac & cheese is up to grown-up standards, so if you're kids are expecting Kraft Macaroni, you might opt for fries instead. The parking lot is big. It backs up to the Academy parking lot, so there's plenty of parking. It's a casual eating environment- great for families or get togethers. There's also a bar & a patio. The staff is really accommodating- there are plenty of ordering stations. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and will make suggestions for heat levels so you feel comfortable with you order. We were also checked on throughout the meal by staff and managers.

Great service and better food. I had the chicken and waffles and they were outstanding. The Mac and cheese was great too. My wife had the Sleezy Chicken (chicken, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese) and she loved it. There was plenty of seating and the place was clean. Ever since I went to Nashville years ago, I love hot chicken and I appreciate all the local places popping up. This is probably my new favorite. We will be back.

Awesome food! Service was good our team had a good time between games and made memories for sure.

We stopped in with our daughter and her family after church for lunch and we will definitely be back! I ordered the Sleazy Chicken and it was delicious! I ordered my chicken medium heat, which was perfect with the creamy Mac n cheese. I skipped the coleslaw but my husband said it was good as well. My son in-law had the taco at Texas Heat and it made his eyes water, but he said it was excellent. He had the wrap as well and also liked it. There's only one children's meal, but my grandson enjoy the chicken tenders and fries. Our food came out hot and fresh and the manager came around to check on us. I liked that they had big seating areas as well, which we would need if all our kids joined us. I would skip the lemonade, but there was no upcharge and I was able to refill it with soda.

This was found on a local foodie page I follow on The Book of Faces. Chicken and ribs?! Can't go wrong. We made the drive south from Conroe by way of 99. New place, clean outside and inside. First time so we we took awhile to decide. It's a walk-up counter to order. They give you a number to hang at your table. My wife ordered ribs and a side of fries and my youngest ordered chicken strips with mac-n-cheese as a side. My oldest ordered some kind of salad but instead of lettuce it was mac-n-cheese. It had chicken strips in it. He went to order it AMF and the girl reached for a waiver (what?!) so I told him to dial it back. He ended up medium heat (zero heat IMO). I went to order the ribs and tenders combo. Got the tenders AMF and the ribs Texas Heat. The side was Dragon Fries. Good flavor to everything. The Dragon Fries weren't hot at all but it was a good flavor. The ribs weren't hot at all. I tasted mite sweet than heat (and it was supposed to be hot as it was one step below AMF). Disappointing. The strips AMF were actually hot. Certainly not hot enough to sign a waiver, but it did check the boxes for heat. An initial loss of voice, watering eyes and nose, and my lips absolutely on . It was short-lived and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was talking to the manager and letting her know about the heat and she gave us some ice cream sandwiches, as well as an AMF sticker. Great customer service and very good food! We will be back! The question we had was what is AMF?! It depends on who you ask. Officially unofficial it goes Adios Mother F*#%er. Or if you read the politically correct version, it's Adios My Friend. Either way, the waiver is a gimic, but it's fun!

Chicken tenders were moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. Seasoning was done well. Ribs were meaty and tender, maybe too tender but cooked better than most BBQ joints I have tried.

I ordered 5 meals on DoorDash for pick up. Specified side sauces for each meal as well. The chicken was definitely fried frozen. I absolutely hate when people do that. It makes the texture weird and despite the chicken having good flavor, that rubbery like texture ruined it. The waffles were decent. The ribs were tender, meat fell right off the bone. The Mac n cheese was wack! SERVICE The food was ready when we picked up. I grabbed the bag and took it to the car. Open the first box, no sauce. Open the second no sauce. So I went back in. She tells me they all have sauces. Then says she put it in with the waffles. Correct the waffles each had one side sauce, butter, and syrup. The sauce to go with the chicken for the waffles. The other two chicken meals had no sauce (ribs doesn't come with sauce). I simply asked for two sauces for the ones missing. She really was trying to argue with me about them being in the box. I'm like do I need to bring all the food back in so you can see. I finally just said like how much do I need to pay for the sauce, it was getting ridiculous. She gave me three. It really shouldn't have taken all of that.

It was ok. Food was not as flavorful as I thought but the building is cute and the bartender was awesome.

It takes over 20 minutes to get food even in the drive thru, and they don't get your order correct. They forgot all the sides for our main courses and then charged us for extra sides. They don't give you a total before you pay even when we asked. We had to repeat our order 4 times for them to understand us, and they still got it very wrong.

Great chicken! Better than a canes or Dave's. They have waffles which gives them the advantage against other alternatives but the chicken itself is much better than the others as well. Multiple spice levels and they are all good. Beer is available. Won't be disappointed, must try!

We've been several times and never know if it'll be good or not... but sadly we will not be back after getting sick from their salads for the 3rd time! The first time we thought it could've been something else, tried it a second time a couple months later and still a very upset stomach, and now this third time leaves us with no doubt who's causing us to throw up (and down)! They definitely have some cross contamination going on in the kitchen, so gross

Fall off the bone ribs. Super yummy! Friendly staff, great ice cream sandwiches and they have a FULL BAR. We have visited two different locations and they were exactly the same. I love that consistency is there for this small business. The restaurant itself is very clean and organized. Great for a casual lunch with friends or to have a casual date. Good place for families and large serving food to share.

My family and I were having a day where we don't really do any work around the house, so we went to do some fun stuff, and after a while ended up here. This place is in a great area, so you can go do stuff before and after coming here and everything is close. First off, this place smells amazing and gives off a nice vibe, and the cashiers and waiters are nice, and want you to have a nice experience. The food is amazing, and you can tell that it is fresh, not like a lot of people's fried chicken. That for me, is an important part in chicken. The waffle was amazing, and the syrup with it was mouthwatering. My family's food was also amazing, and yes I tried theirs. Next time we are in the area, we won't have to spend 20 minutes to decide what to eat, because the Cookshack us nearby!