Cooky's Cafe, nestled in the heart of Golden City, Missouri, is a beloved spot for both locals and visitors seeking comfort food with a home-cooked flair. Patrons rave about their standout dishes, particularly the fried chicken—each piece is perfectly crispy and accompanied by a range of delightful sides, making it a memorable dining experience. Customer favorites include the pork tenderloin served with peppery biscuit and gravy, highlighting the cafe's dedication to quality home cooking. The breakfast menu shines with perfectly cooked eggs and generous portions of fresh ham, reflecting true culinary care. Diners like Michelle laud the excellent service and the use of non-GMO ingredients, underscoring the cafe’s commitment to wholesome meals. Another gem of Cooky's Cafe is its famous pies, notably the lemon meringue. Long-time visitors, such as Penny Baker, return repeatedly for the simple yet satisfying dishes and the warm, friendly atmosphere. With its affordable pricing and generous portions, cuisine here not only satisfies the palate but also warms the heart. If you’re in the area, Cooky's Cafe offers a delightful escape into comfort food nostalgia that keeps diners coming back for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Cooky's Cafe
Dr. Richard B.
May 18,2025
An amazing cafe. The brisket and ham are amazing but the pies are what brings you back. I couldn’t recommend any higher.
Michelle Goff
May 7,2025
We stopped in for brunch around 9:30 am today. The pork tenderloin breakfast special caught my husband's eye, so he ordered it, including the special's pancake, adding blueberries. His over medium eggs were perfect. They even brought a bottle of non-gmo, no-corn-syrup blueberry syrup and pats of real butter. I ordered a ham & egg breakfast combo, and my over-easy eggs were spot on. Their biscuit and sausage gravy was peppery perfection, and I later discovered the giant thick ham steak on my plate had been carved fresh off a big bone-in ham roast in the kitchen that morning. REAL food. TRUE home-cooked style. EXCELLENT service and friendly staff. LARGE portions to take home leftovers for a meal later. We will be back! It was 150% worth the 45-minute drive to this sweet little farming community!! And next time, I'm getting pie!!!
Penny Baker
Apr 22,2025
Best Fried Chicken and Lemon Meringue Pie EVER Home cooking at its BEST....simple, good, quality food and VeRy affordable Cooky's Cafe in Golden City Missouri Never disappoints been eating here since the 1980's Great Friendly Service
Thad B
Apr 17,2025
I had the pork Tenderloin, biscuit, and gravy and order my eggs scrambled with cheese. Everything about the meal was amazing. This place is easily worth an hour drive . (Oh, and they have pies)
Richard Sloan
Mar 7,2025
Have eaten there several times. Food is great, however I wish they still had the steaks. Great for families. Have patience you may have a short wait for a table.
Roderick Sherrill
Feb 25,2025
Love this place. It's like stepping back in time. A slower, more peaceful time. Small town diner with delicious home cooking. Highly recommend!
Rick Davis
Feb 23,2025
Wonderful food and quick service. Pies were great!
Glenn Morgan
Feb 7,2025
Great home town lunch counter with tables. Breakfast daily supper most nights. Whole ham sliced from the bone great quality and flavor. Large servings reasonable prices. Great fried chicken and don't forget about the house made pies!
Reviews For Cooky's Cafe