Cookin

While running errands with a client, we decided to stop in this lovely little kitchen shop.
Okay, it’s not necessarily little… but it’s not huge.
Anyway… it’s bright and gets your cooking juices flowing. I wanted to buy gadgets for things that I don’t even cook. The staff was really helpful and eager to assist– but not in-​your-​face-​annoying helpful.
The prices are very competitive with say, Sur La Table or Williams-​Sonoma.
Hopefully I’ll get to return soon to pick up something fun for one of my favorite rooms in the house.

The most thoughtful selection of cooking necessities anywhere along with a superb cookbook corner. Great for gifts while also fulfilling the needs those who want to be good cooks.

I started going to this store about 4 years ago, because the owners were very friendly to me and the then not yet 2 year old I took care of. I found it rare to be in a pretty place that had things I needed where the owners were relaxed and kind to me and the kid or kids I was with, whatever mood we were all in. I decided to buy myself a present, a «nice» fry pan, and went with the owner’s recommendation that I go with the titanium Scan Pan. He talked to me a lot about how to take care of it, and why he thought it was a good purchase. I had it for 3 years and I have to admit I didn’t always follow the advice he gave, although I tried my best. It came with a lifetime guarantee; and after a mishap while traveling with it and some fairly deep wear and tear, I took it back in. No questions asked, no judgments — just a friendly conversation where he gave me some advice on how to make this next one last longer. I appreciate the quality of Cookin’s inventory and I really appreciate their genuine and kind manners. It’s a real pleasure to shop here.

I’ve been a customer of Cookin’ for years now. John and Jan have always been so helpful and friendly. I do what I can to support local business and Cookin’ will have my suppport for years to come.

Fantastic shop. I had some problems with cookware and John exchanged the old for new. Plus he had several great tips on keeping my new cookware «new.» Great place!

I love stores with shop dogs :) Parkie isn’t always there but he is sure happy to see you when he is… so cute!
Besides the dog (lol) the store is adorable and chock full of wonderfull things. Everything cooking you could eve want from books to equipment and tools even a few choice eatables.
They have an amazing aray of pots, pans, tools and knives… not only are they well stocked but the people who work and own the place are true foodies. Everytime I come in they are munching at something or another or talking of this or that new restaurant they went to or the latest hottest cookbook. They are always willing to talk to you about the product they have for sale.
One of my fave things about this store is the perfectly decorated window, the display is always stunning. Madison Park is quite a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the windows and display, Cookin is an added jewel to this street. :)

I love this place. I wish they had more diverse merchandise like they used to in years back (for example, more variety of kitchen tools and gadgets, than just one or two vendors), but they are the BEST place in town to get knives sharpened. It is pretty inexpensive and they do an AMAZING job!!! Brought new life to my old knives, including peripheral stuff like a mandoline blade and mezzaluna chopper.

Awesome little store in Madison Park I was looking for a 5″ Springform pan so I called them and they said they had them so off I went
I was pointed in the right direction as I walked in and when the lady behind the counter saw me with the pan she asked if I had just called
they were very helpful and not at all pushy or over bearing as I don’t look like your normal person to come purchase stuff I get fallowed around at most stores Ha Ha
the prices are right on the mark with City Kitchens or Macy’s and its a local Business you are supporting

Cute little kitchen store in Madison Park, it reminds me of a little sister to City Kitchens downtown, but not really plus they aren’t related. You name it they’ll have at least one type of what you’re looking for, but if you can’t find it good luck getting someone to help you. I’ve walked around the store many times and have never had a sales person ask me if I needed any help. Sometimes this is a good thing other times when you’re looking for something specific it can be a bad thing.
One really funny thing is with it being right next door to Cactus, you can hear the drunken loud people in here while you’re shopping for cooking gadgets. It’s a bit startling at first than funny once you realize where the loud obnoxious people are coming from.

I have to admit to being a cook store junkie. It all began when I started really enjoying cooking after moving to my new house. Now, I haunt the various cook stores of the greater Seattle area.
Cookin’ is a nice little store. It has a decent selection, and the people who work there are super nice. The only problem for me is that they take up too much room with linens and are missing some important cooking stuff.
Pros:
Nice location (get lunch at the Cactus right next door)
High quality supplies
Friendly employees
Cons:
Too much focus on kitschy décor
Not enough diversity of selection

Thsi is my kind of store! I love to cook, and Cookin’ carries all the gadgets you could ever want (and some you really don’t need, such as color coordinated spatulas). They have a large selection of quality chef knives, all types of pots and pans, peppers grinders, cook books — you name it, and I bet Cookin’ carries it.