Cooks' Emporium is a culinary haven located in Ames, offering high-quality kitchenware, gadgets, and specialty ingredients. With a fully stocked teaching kitchen, it hosts cooking classes four times a week, catering to both home cooks and professional chefs in their dedicated space, The Recipe. Customers have praised the fun and engaging cooking classes, highlighting memorable experiences such as a bachelorette party and a team-building event led by a talented instructor. The classes are known for their thoughtful setups, delicious meal selections, and great communication, making them suitable for all skill levels. Participants enjoy not only learning cooking techniques but also bonding over shared meals at the end of each class. In addition to classes, Cooks' Emporium features a wide range of high-quality products, including flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars, enticing visitors to make purchases. Many customers express a desire to return, emphasizing the enjoyable atmosphere and the playground-like feel for cooking enthusiasts. Cooks' Emporium is highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their culinary skills or enjoy a delightful experience in Ames.
Love this place, the selection and the staff.When shopping for kitchen items this is the place to go.
October 2023
Absolutely love coming here! They carry a higher end of products you're not gonna find at other shops, plus you're supporting local. I also like that they have made in America products available.
July 2023
Took a cooking class last night - SO MUCH FUN!!! Already signed up for another! Plus, when you take a class, you receive a discount on purchases that day :)
