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CookStore has a rating of 2.4 stars from 618 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about CookStore most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and business days problems. CookStore ranks 2nd among Cookware sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Great products, great service!”

Kathleen K.
4/5/21

I've shopped at Cookstore.ca many times over the past 5 years. Their selection of high quality cookware is among the best I've seen in Canada. While delivery sometimes takes a little while, they keep me posted and always come through -- and I've found it's worth the wait for excellent products, some which can't be found anywhere else. Recently, they went above and beyond: I had ordered a high-end item that unfortunately had a defect that was revealed on use; when I went to the manufacturer, their customer service was surprisingly and disappointingly inadequate. I contacted Cookstore.ca and explained the situation, and without any further questions they made it right. Kudos to Cookstore.ca for being a responsive -- and responsible -- retailer!

Top Critical Review

“This deserves 0 stars. I ordered my espresso machine in Oct 2022. It still has not arrived! Rip off”

Esther R.
1/15/23

This deserves 0 stars, but I'm forced to give it a star. I ordered my espresso machine in Oct 2022. It still has not arrived! Rip off! Do not buy anything from this store. No response from so called customer service after repeated emails to them. Initially they did and then disappeared with my money.

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Thumbnail of user peterl967
Canada
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April 7th, 2021

I have ordered several items from Cook Store. Always had very good service. Excellent selection of products. The last item I ordered was going to be late getting to me (through no fault of their own) so they offered a superior product that was in stock at no extra charge. I would definitely order from them again.

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Purchased several pieces of Woll Diamond Lite cookware. Outstanding products. Very nice people to deal with too. Very pleased.

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Thumbnail of user frankf432
Canada
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January 30th, 2020

The product arrived in good order and as scheduled. Very happy with the purchase price and product itself. I've used it several times since and there is no question as to it's quality & durability. It's heavy as an anchor and very well coated on the inside so for either stove top or oven it's perfect for baking artisan bread, pot roasts, stews and even Mac & Cheese and a whole lot more.

Tip for consumers:
View the product review on Test Kitchen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDfNwXXESiU). It is rated comparable to the most expensive Dutch Oven on the market.

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Cuisinart Dutch Oven from CookStore

Thumbnail of user mariec609
Canada
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March 24th, 2021

Great customer service. Very friendly and speedy. Everything I've ever purchased from this company has been the best quality and I've never had any trouble with the prices either. Thanks cookstore.ca.

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Thumbnail of user lynnes315
Canada
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June 2nd, 2022

I've purchased from Cookstore a few times and while they're not Prime they did fulfill my orders pretty quickly. They have moved their warehouse out of Mississauga but it didn't seem to delay shipping. I will continue to shop with them as I've not had any issues so far.

Tip for consumers:
Check to see if item actually says In Stock. If it is, you'll get it quickly.

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Coffee Maker, Coffee Grinder and Griddle

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Thumbnail of user harrisonl168
Canada
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December 22nd, 2022
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My order was placed almost a month ago. No ability to see order status without loading an app they recommend, no reply to 4 emails asking for an update, phone number just tells you to send an email. No shipping information a month later. My order is attached here for proof of purchase in case there are any doubters.

The store bills itself as an all Canadian enterprise and brags about it's post-sale support. That's a brag without substance.

Additionally, after I posted, and verified, a bad review due to the above they promptly deleted that review. Proof I submitted one is also attached.

Don't shop with these people, go somewhere else.

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It would have been helpful to know not to do business with this company.

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None, they still haven't shipped or responded to shipping inquiries

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Thumbnail of user venetial
Canada
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January 28th, 2020

I've ordered a few times from this on line store and have found their service to be excellent. In both cases, the deliveries arrived on time, as described and for a great price. I will definitely order through them again!

Thumbnail of user jasonh920
Canada
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December 8th, 2022
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Cookstore.ca is a fraudulent website. They are happy to take your money but will never actually ship your order. Everything I ordered was marked "in-stock" and said it would "ship within 12-14 days". It has now been 2 months and I have not received my items or any updates. Customer Service is no longer responding. I will be forced to complete a chargeback in order to get my money back from these scammers. Avoid them at all costs and support another retailer who actually wants your business.

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They will steal your money and never ship your order - BUYER BEWARE.

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They never sent my order.

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Thumbnail of user paulg2382
Canada
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January 11th, 2023
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Google reviews list it as closed, it is not they'll take your money and ghost you. I've tried calling, email and visiting (I'm 50km away). No answers. On visiting the lights are on and there were a few vehicles in the lot. Signage is still there. Google maps has it blocked out but it's there. I'm going to assume it's a failing or failed business. What I question as being fraudulent is that they have a post holidays 24hr sale going on. It's been up for five days or more now on their web site. Do not give these folks your credit card number, they'll take your money and that'll be the last you'll hear. You'll get a confirmation email but that'll be it. See CBC bit on Cook Store January 20,2023.

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Do not do business with Cook Store!

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None not one of the three items I ordered ever came despite them being listed as in stock. 14-16 days shipping time. It’s been over a month and a half.

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Thumbnail of user cobil
Canada
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January 11th, 2023

Cookstore.ca is a fraudulent website. They take your money but will never actually ship your order. Everything I ordered was "in-stock" and said it would "ship within 2-3 days". It has now been 2 months and I have not received my items or any updates.
Customer Service is no responding to calls or emails.

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Thumbnail of user bm522
Canada
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June 16th, 2021

Great follow up on an item that was repeatedly back ordered... like nothing I've had before. Then a suggestion to send what WAS available, which was received in record time. Great service and definitely will use again.

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Coffee grinder
Pour over pot

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Thumbnail of user jackis54
Canada
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November 18th, 2020

I purchased a 10-piece All-Clad cookware set as a Christmas gift (with the proviso that there would be no birthday gifts this year!). Cook Store offered fantastic service and pricing, and delivered much sooner than expected. I will order from this site again!

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Canada
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July 1st, 2021

Great job as usual! Fast shipping and well packaged products. I also made an in-store purchase recently, where I again received excellent service both on the floor and at checkout. You have a great team in place!

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Cooking utensils

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Thumbnail of user shaynec12
Canada
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April 27th, 2020

Not too sure why some people are hating on store service. Just email, be polite, and having patience is all it takes to get what you're after. Another great product, great price, great service. Stay awesome guys!

Thumbnail of user garyh1639
Canada
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August 5th, 2022

Tried to Place order on line, however not sure about the accessories I was ordering if they were the correct match for the oven, so tried numerous times to call but no luck, left items in cart which generated a personal e mail from them, however even the direct line to this person was unsuccessful got excited then let down. I will probably follow friends advise and try lapizzashop.ca. Good luck!

Thumbnail of user jamier314
Canada
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November 5th, 2020

The latest is them removing all reviews from their Facebook page because of all the hate they deservedly are getting. I placed an order for a knife set that was to ship within days, weeks went by and I tried to cancel and get a refund, they denied it and said "it was in shipping". 2 days later I got tracking info and eventually did receive the set. I was told I could return the item for refund, but any inquiries as to how to start the process were ignored. Numerous examples are posted online of customers paying, waiting months, and never received their item or refunds. Customers have also returned items with proof of tracked shipping and cook store still didn't refund them! That's straight up theft. They are the worst, I'll never order from them, and am battling with PayPal for how shady this business is.

Thumbnail of user jasond382
Canada
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December 14th, 2019

Due to Cookstore doing their very best in satisfying so many customers during black Friday sales, it took a few weeks until we got our kitchen aid dough mixer shipped. But whenever we checked the shipping progress with them, they were helpful in explaining the situation and honest with the shipping delays. We got the mixer in perfect condition, well packed. As a surprise a pouring shield was included which we didn't expect but accepted it as a gift. We highly appreciate their friendly customer service and we would prefer buying from cookstore instead Amazon. We confirmed with Kitchenaid head quarters that Cookstore.ca is a legit retailer for kitchenaid products.

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Kitchenaid stand mixer proline 7 qt.

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Thumbnail of user janw266
Canada
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April 23rd, 2020

This was our first time ordering from your company and I have to say once things were shipped they arrived pretty quickly. My only issue (and it's a small one) is there was a hold up with regards to one item not being available and no one notified me until I asked whether or not my order had been shipped. Perhaps a quick email letting the customer know an item is on back order or delayed would be beneficial. Otherwise great service and delivery. Will order again. Stay safe and healthy.

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Canada
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April 28th, 2021

2 items purchased but out of stock and back ordered for quite a while. I was given the choice of similar items in stock which were shipped promptly with no extra charge although slightly more expensive. I appreciate this excellent service

Thumbnail of user penelopek33
Canada
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November 25th, 2022

Cook store took my money and never shipped my items. They won't reply to emails but last time I heard from them my stuff was apparently shipping soon. I'm still waiting. If you need Christmas gifts from them, be sure to order a year in advance. Just kidding. Even 1 year of lead time won't help.

Absolutely despicable

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Shipping time is 300+ days, if at all
Refunds aren’t given either

Thumbnail of user davidk2221
Canada
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March 26th, 2021
Verified purchase

Reasonably quick delivery of a Mason & Cole set of salt and pepper mills with the items arriving exactly as described and in perfect shape. I also received a very quick response to an inquiry I sent to customer service while my order was being processed. I originally purchased them as a wedding present but when I found out someone else had purchased it and not notified the registry, I couldn't resist keeping them for myself because the price was so significantly lower than the majority of other retailers.

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Thumbnail of user chrisb154
Canada
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January 24th, 2022

I won't get into the details. Read all the other bad reviews. Poor customer service. I have a hunch that they hold your money as long as possible before drop shipping to increase profits. Do yourself a favour and read some reviews, you'll end up shopping somewhere better. I ended up buying from the Manufacturer and had it delivered in 4 days. Zero stars!

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Canada
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June 10th, 2020

I had just received my first order from the CookStore, and one of my Emile Henry bread pans was broken during shipment. After contacting their support department they were very quick to help me out and ship out a new one free of charge. Besides the photos I included they didn't make the return process arduous where other retailers would have made me ship the broken item back at my cost. I just received the replacement today and it's perfect. Now it matches the second pan from the first shipment. I understand damage occurs during shipping and I'm so happy to see that they understood as well and made my experience a great one. Just like they didn't hesitate to fix the issue I won't hesitate to shop with them either.

Thumbnail of user derekr98
Canada
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October 2nd, 2019

First order, waited weeks then I want to cancel, they say items just arriving in their bay, wait more, attempt cancel again, they ship with tracking number but item never leaves warehouse, wait more. Eagerly checking to see movement. Item arrives 2 months after.

Second order, placed Aug 15. After opening a ticket, inquiring, remaining patient. They finally cancel the order Oct 1.

Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere

Thumbnail of user montzr
Canada
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September 13th, 2019

First of all sitejabber needs to clear some of the fake reviews left here example 5 star ones left on same day without any info. This is clearly being done by the cook store staff!

I ordered a woll pan 2 weeks ago saying the item was in stock. They claim their warehouse is in Mississauga which for me is usually one day shipping within the GTA. I have been relentlessly asking them - they said within 9 business days. Which it has now surpassed. I keep asking for my tracking number and they keep saying within the week. Well the week is over. And still no pan and no tracking. This is not an actual store but using some drop ship or they stole my money.

Thumbnail of user christinel1579
Canada
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January 7th, 2023

I purchased a KitchenAid stand mixer from this so-called company but all they did was charge my credit card and never deliver the product. If you call there 1-800 number they tell you to write an email. There is no option to talk to a real person. I have written countless emails to them asking where my product is or to offer a refund but nothing has been answered. I have had to contact the Better Business bureau, PayPal and visa to try to dispute the charge and get my money back. What a nightmare. Please do not make the same mistake that I did. Under no circumstance should you buy anything from this company.

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