Books for Cooks

Books for Cooks is a specialist culinary bookstore located opposite the Queen Victoria Market.

Run by cooks and lovers of good food, the shop sells new, old, vintage and antiquarian books on wine, food and the culinary arts. With over 40,000 titles in stock, the shop caters to foodies, chefs, home cooks, students, novices and kids.

In addition to cookbooks, you'll also find a range of books on food writing, food history, food science, wine writing and almost any other food-related topic.

The store is open until 10pm on Night Market evenings.

Day	Times
Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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