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The Cook Grocer

An absolute goldmine for foodies. While this family-run corner store stocks standard travel essentials, its real drawcard is its massive selection of premium local and regional gourmet products. It functions as a showcase for Canberra-district food producers, packing its shelves with artisanal wood-fired sourdoughs, handmade small-batch chocolates, regional honeys, boutique farm cheeses, and one of the largest curated organic and natural wine walls in the territory. Perfect for putting together a picnic basket to take to the lake.

Address: Cook Shopping Centre, 22 Cook Pl, Cook
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30AM–7PM, Sat Sun 8AM–6:30PM
Website: thecookgrocer.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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