If elevated cafeteria food was a thing, this would be it! Nothing fancy--you kinda choose your meats and sides, pay, grab your food, and go eat. We stopped in before hitting the bars and got a decent amount of food. It's very casual, with everyone eating at bench-style tables and no waitress service. And NO BISCUITS! I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back next time I'm in Texas, but it was definitely worth the experience, especially since it's close to a lot of the attractions. Definitely try the cobbler though--that was great! read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - The Meats! - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Came here on a girls day and heard so many good things about this had to give it a shot. Parking-if you eat here and THEN go to the stockyards you can have FREE parking. Just let the attendant know you're eating here and you save yourself $18 ok parking.. you can validate inside with the QR code. Food-the food was okay.. I was expecting more for the amount of talk it gets. The barbecue is different than I'm used to and although good flavor it was surface level flavor, once you got inside the meat it didn't really taste it.. especially for the price your paying.. $36+p/lb The Mac was mid at best.. truly would've preferred Kraft, this is straight from a bag and heated.. the potato salad was good I would give them that. Service- it's all self serve. Buffet style there isn't any service being provided, think dinning hall. There are a few table items available free of charge like ketchup/mustard/butter spread/pickled jalapeños.. (as a pickled jalapeno liver this didn't hit). They also have sliced white bread available at the counter also free of charge, along with baked beans and vinegar based bbq sauce.. The restaurant- it's okay, it's dinning hall style, all open seating the tables are picnic style. Overall, I wouldn't come again, cute little place to eat, I did think it was overpriced for what I got, especially in terms of flavor.. I would not recommend.. read more

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We came here on a Sunday afternoon prior to heading to the stockyards, When you enter, you pass the BBQ pit where you make your selections. As stated in earlier reviews, this place is pricey but I think it is the "tourist factor". It is pretty casual as you get in line for your meats and your sides. They cut up your meets and hand them to you in wax paper. You then grab a seat at one of the tables. Over all, I thought the BBQ was OK. We had the Brisket, Chicken, Turkey, Pork Ribs, and Beef Ribs. We got to taste quite a few meats because we had a large party, The sides with were OK as well. I would not recommend the Mac and Cheese with Bacon. The regular Mac and Cheese was better. I don't think I would come again, I would recommend eating at another BBQ place both for the flavor and price before I went to the Stockyards for a visit. read more

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Good BBQ, although seemingly over-priced - believe this location is aimed at tourists (which we were). Was a little overwhelmed to walk on the door and be pushed into a cafeteria line to make very quick decisions. The beef ribs were very good, but at $30/lb, one rib was $20. I also got a baked potato, which had a wonderfully seasoned skin, it was not marked that the toppings were included as they came later in line and everything cost extra. Brisket was appx $35/lb. Everyone spent much more than they had anticipated, however, it was very filling. They do offer free baked beans in the condiment sections. Seating was cafeteria style, at picnic tables with plenty of napkins! and giant jar of jalapeños read more

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This review is NOT for the Beef at Cooper's but for the Pork Chop. I have to say the Pork Chop at Cooper's is probably one of the better ones I've had in DFW. They managed to make it not dry and flavorful, which is not easy. You get a pretty good sized chop too... so come hungry. As for the sides, what's not to like? Green beans and grilled corn... always good. Next time I might try the beef at Cooper's but... I'm leaning towards getting another pork chop. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Pork Chop, Grilled Corn, Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Service is fast and friendly. The meats are all dried out. The chicken was dry. The ribs were dry. They said the brisket was smoked. It was very salty and tasted like a dried out roast. Also very fatty, yes I know brisket has fat, but it should be trimmed. I shouldn't be charged by the pound for meat that's half fat. The corn on the cob was awful and overcooked. The bread is basic and white, no buns. The beans, green beans, and Cole slaw were good. Skip the meats and just get sides and a beer! read more

Was here for a work event so they served us a small buffet in the back of the restaurant. First I must comment on the A++++ frozen beer goblets that were massive. I had two drink tickets and couldn't finish both. Our buffet had chicken and sausage which were both fine enough. Potato salad and coleslaw were both very good (though I wish I had one of the salt crusted potatoes). I appreciated the free white bread, beans and pickles/onions/jalapenos. It was our last night in Texas so I hit the regular line too to grab a slice of brisket. I got a decent amount of fat which was heavenly, but the center of the piece was a bit dry and hard to eat. We also had pecan cobbler (which was more like pecan pie) but still excellent. A note to tourists that I wouldn't have thought of if I hadn't been in a large group that was a little disappointed is that there are multiple types of bbq in Texas and this pit style is one of them and a bit different than what people may be used to. It's still good, just different. read more

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Bring you wallets and appetite. Big prices but BIG meat, too. Outside seating is best. The pickles and Onions are fresh, and the BEANS....shut the front door! read more

When my husband and I were in line at Goldee's BBQ, an older couple recommended that we try this place because there is no wait and they think bbq is better. They were locals so we gave it a try. There is definitely no line so service was quick. We went on a weekday for lunch, so I don't know what the volume would be like during the weekend. The place is huge with plenty of seat options, all picnic table style. Each table has its own pickle jar, that was my fav. The bread wasn't made in house, it was straight out of a bag lol. Sauces are self served. The bbq itself is average, I wouldn't say it's comparable or better than Goldee's. It's a bit better than Springcreek BBQ. Bottom line: It's a quick fix for BBQ craving in a pinch, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

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Best beef ribs! Warning it is very easy to over order on the lbs of meat. I ended up with a pound and a half of beef and brisket. Finished it all but it wasn't cheap. What's really great is paring their wonderfully smoked delicacies with a schooner of freshly poured draft of lone star or shiners! read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Beef, brisket, beans, cherry pie, schooner to wash it down. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We came in after visiting the Fort Worth stockyards . The ambiance was old western yet modern.The menu is varied so we got a sample of many. The service was good as they kept the line moving, The brisket was moist , the pork as well. Other standouts included the corn,potato salad, and pinto beans. The bbq sauce was very good too. A good bbq place close to Ft Worth. read more

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We go regularly to a Coopers close to home and expected the same quality in the Stockyards. We requested 1lb fatty sliced brisket and got a large shredded burnt end. It was too crusty for the server to slice, but they gave it to us chopped up anyway. Big disappointment. We had a show to see soon and didn't have time to go back. We had coleslaw and beans for dinner. read more

This place had lots of seating which is great! You order at the kiosk before sitting down. The meat seemed quite expensive, I think $30 for 1 pound of beef ribs (considering the bone was included), and some of it was quite tough. I did like the chopped beef sandwich though, they put lots of meat in it and I thought it was worth $15. The sides were ok, nothing special, they had most of the basic items (but grilled corn on a cob instead of cream corn). Free bread provided as well. read more

We visited Coopers for food before going to Billy Bob's on Friday night. You walk into the restaurant and are greeted with a grill full of meat and pick out what you want. You then move into the next room where people weigh and prepare your food, as well as choose any additions that you want (like cheese, salads, sides and toppings for the baked potatoes). My partner LOVES BBQ so went a little overboard with the order. We had a pork chop, sirloin steak, ribs, sausage and the chopped beef baked potato. We also grabbed a beer each and the total cost came to $140. Once you have paid you go and find a seat at the giant communal tables. Everything that we ordered was delicious. My other half is still talking about the pork chop (best pork chop has ever had) and it is likely we will revisit before we leave Fort Worth. I really enjoyed the baked potato and liked that they had taken the time to season the skin of the potato itself, really tasty. Would definitely recommend this spot and will visit again. read more

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We had some extended family in town who we took to Cooper's. And, as expected, Coopers did NOT disappoint. We had a fairly large10-person group, and everyone was satisfied. My order of beef ribs, brisket, and half a link each of regular and jalapeno cheddar sausage was fantastic. For sides I had the potato salad and mac. Potato salad was so good--very mustard-forward, and I only wish I'd ordered more to go. I wanted to give the mac another chance, so I ordered it again and it still wasn't good. The only misstep of the meal, it tasted like it was made from powdered cheese. I missed out on tasting the green beans, but my sister said they were tasty. Overall, still a five-star BBQ experience, and I'll keep returning. read more

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Let's start with the entrance. Everything orders off cooked meat. Not standard ordering. People stand and ask 20 questions about meat that's too obvious. Next you file down the wall like being processed at county jail to look at sides and desserts. EVERYTHING is higher than a cats back. I got the minimum of food only to find my son got $200 worth of BBQ. The cashier was super nice. The total was astronomical.... Bbq sauce is thin Carolina vinegar.... Not sweet. The ambiance is good typical roadside look. But the next time I'm going to Cousins and leave this to the tourists. read more

I am not a native of Fort Worth, but I have patronized Cooper's BBQ for nearly 20 years whenever I travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for business and seminars. On ​April ​27th, I specifically went out of my way to take a friend there who had never visited before. We drove over ​two hours out of the way because I had always remembered Cooper's as a great place to eat. Unfortunately, this visit was one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had. When we entered the restaurant, a female employee immediately became rude and confrontational, stating that we had entered through the "wrong door." However, the door clearly had an "Entrance" sign displayed. I even took a picture of it. I realized afterward that the setup may have changed since I had not visited in about eight years, but there was absolutely no reason to speak to customers the way she did. She ordered us to go back outside and come in another way. Trying to avoid conflict and still enjoy our meal, we complied and entered through the line by the grills. Unfortunately, the gentleman working the grill matched her attitude and treated us just as poorly. He accused us of leaning over the grill and even made sarcastic remarks about us not knowing how to come through the door correctly. At that point, we chose to leave rather than continue being disrespected. As a business owner myself, I understand customer service and professionalism. Employees represent your business, and the behavior displayed by these two individuals was unacceptable. Customers should never be humiliated, talked down to, or treated with hostility over an honest mistake--especially when signage itself is misleading. After almost 20 years of supporting Cooper's whenever I traveled to Fort Worth, I can honestly say I will never patronize this establishment again. It is disappointing to see a once-enjoyable restaurant lose sight of basic respect and hospitality. Shame on the management for allowing employees to treat customers this way. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Says Entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

First Texas BBQ experience and it was incredible! I'm well aware this isn't the best in the area, but I was here for a work trip and happy I got to experience REAL BBQ. We don't have it like this in New England. Absolutely some of the best, tender brisket I've ever had. Their BBQ sauce was thin and vinegary and I loved it. Their mac & cheese was creamy and exactly what I want in BBQ mac. The sausage was also great! 10/10. If this isn't the best, I can't even imagine how good the other spots are! read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Way too salty. Meat was dry we order pork and beef ribs,steak, pork chops all was overcooked and drenched in salt. We arrived at 11 am.

If you are trapped at Stockyards with visitors who are looking for a 'Texas Express' - meh, this will do. And to be fair, my large party from out of town who demanded such, were highly disappointed at the food. But it is cute, and clean, friendly, and in walking distance. And air conditioning!! read more

Was told this was place to go for BBQ in Ft. Worth. Brisket was great, sausage link not so much and the ribs were okay. Sides were decently prepared. Absurdly overpriced for what you get. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Mac n cheese, green beans, sausage link, brisket, ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

For the price and location, being in the stockyards next to Billy Bob's I expected much better BBQ. Was very disappointed took about 4 bites and got up and left and won't be going back. Very Disappointed.. read more

For my husband's birthday I took him to Cooper's for one of their 2" thick pork chops. He absolutely loved it! Since it was so large, I just had a small portion of it and he still was able to get his fill. Pinto beans are always complimentary and have a nice jalapeño kick. They are a little too spicy hot for him, but I love them. We also got the grilled corn which is covered with a generous portion of black pepper, yum. Often grilled corn can be dry, Cooper's is not. Their potato salad is good, and to top the meal off, warm pecan cobbler. Hubby said it was one of the best birthday meal he has had. For that alone it deserves 5 stars! We also love its rustic charm and friendly service. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - 2" Pork Chop ~ 1.5 lbs. Complimentary pinto beans Grilled corn Potato Salad Pecan Cobbler. ALL DELICIOUS! - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This is the best barbecue I've ever had. Also, they have a mac & cheese that is incredible, but I'm not sure why. They use some kind of smoky Gouda cheese or something. Anyway, if you go there, I highly recommend the turkey, and half chicken! And mac & cheese, of course. read more

Surprised by the poor reviews. All the meat I tried here was excellent and I would definitely go back! The sauce wasn't bad either. Recommend! read more

was very disappointed with Cooper's BBQ. They charged me $58 for just one pound of brisket, which is extremely overpriced. For comparison, a whole packer brisket (around 11 lbs) at places like Wild Fork runs about $58, and even Walmart or Sam's Club sell full briskets around $70-$80. Paying nearly the same price for a single pound at Cooper's makes no sense. On top of that, the BBQ itself wasn't impressive--the brisket tasted watered down and lacked the bold, smoky flavor you'd expect from Texas BBQ. For the cost and quality, I cannot recommend this place. There are far better BBQ spots in Texas that actually give you value for your money. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - $5/lb - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Really pricy for dinner. $42 for just me. I had the pork ribs and my buddy had pork chop. Both were extremely salty. The pork shop was juicy and delicious, minus the enormous amount of salt. Pork ribs were dry. If you can taste salt on a piece of meat, it's too much. Salt is meant to add to the flavor and not be the sole flavor profile. Mac and cheese? Blah. Potato salad was really good. Ambiance was fun and laid back. read more

Cooper's is definitely a nice place for really good bbq. The food is delicious and they have a lot of variety. We had the best beef ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, and sausage. Everything was flavorful and juicy. The potato salad and mac-n-cheese was good too. The service was good and the line moved quickly. There is plenty of cafeteria style seating in the dining area, so finding a place to sit isn't a problem. Also, the jars of hot peppers on the tables added more flavor to the dining experience. read more

I went in and asked for two quarter pound lean chop beef sandwiches. The guy cut off some beef and handed it to me and told me to tell the line prep two chop sandwiches. I did. The idiot working there told me that wasn't enough beef. I told them what I ordered. They looked at me like I had asked for something they couldn't do. A guy who I guessed was a manager came near. The lady once more told me there wasn't enough meat. I again said, I ordered two quarter pound chopped beef sandwiches. She said she couldn't. The manager said nothing. I told them there was no way I'd ever eat there! I left! I guess they're too stupid for my business. read more

First timer here! Love the casual vibe at coopers. Lots of meat options and pay by the pound! We tried the beef ribs which were the best of all, then brisket is the next best. The pork ribs were alright and the pork chop was our last in line. Waitress said the pork chop was what put them on the map but we prob wouldn't get again. Just not near as great of flavor as expected. Tried all the cobblers and agreed the berry was the best. And those "free" beans were awesome! Very flavorful. Bbq sauce is really thin and kind of an odd flavor. Fast casual ambiance with plenty of foil and bags to take your left overs to go! We will be back. read more

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2 different people told me to visit this restaurant while in the area - so I had to go! You enter and get in line to pick out the meats you want. They take the meat right off the grill to your plate. Then, down the line, they weigh the meat, and you proceed to get all your sides and pay at the end. There were 2 different types of beans to help yourself to (free) and pickles. I like that they also offer bread to make sandwiches on if you wish. I ordered 1 beef rib that was $18.44! While the rib was good, I just felt that it was way overpriced. For the sides, I got the green beans and pecan pie for dessert. The green beans had good seasoning. The pecan pie could win some serious awards. It was that good and you must get it. The restaurant has a laid-back feel and was very clean. read more

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I love me some good BBQ, and this spot didn't disappoint. It was a really cool experience, and I liked how the restaurant is laid out: it has a casual, authentic vibe that fits the food perfectly. One of my favorite parts is that they have pickles and you can add to your plate as much as you want! The food was delicious and the setup made it feel like a true Texas BBQ experience. Definitely a must-visit if you're a BBQ fan. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Gosh I wanted to give this place a good rating. This history and concept are solid. I love being greeted immediately by a pit master. I can see them cut the meat and plate it for me. The condiment options are solid. The vibe on a Tuesday is lame. I would expect that from anywhere honestly. The meat tastes like it's... old. Rudy's has you beat on Turkey, Sausage and honestly - the brisket too. I think it's the higher turn over of meat so it's not sitting (not cooking) for too long. Overall it's expensive. $40 for some mid level meat and uninspired beans. I would prefer this be a niche and you just run out of food because of the hype! It's just over priced basic BBQ that gas stations can counter. Disappointing. For this amount of money I could go literally anywhere else. read more

Brisket Fatty cut, with Green Beans and Coleslaw with Banana Pudding was delicious, love the BBQ sauce and beans, yes it's priced a little high but the BBQ is amazing and everything from the potato salad, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, all the Cobblers read more

First off the prices are ridiculous!! The meat was dry and the runny vinegar based bbq sauce needs alot of work. The best thing I had was the free pinto beans that you serve yourself. I paid $64 for one beef rib, a pulled pork sandwich, a very small bowl of Mac and cheese and a very small bowl of pecan pie cobbler and one ear of corn. The beef rib alone was $27 alone. There is much better bbq in Fort Worth don't fall for this one just because it's in the Stockyards. read more

If you're in Fort Worth, Texas - stop in at Cooper's BBQ for the best bbq! I've tried Hutchins, Hard8, and Cousins...and let me tell you, Cooper's is by far the best! The meat are juicy, flavorful and all seasoned perfectly! Mouth-watering goodness! read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - BBQ!! - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Dropped by for lunch on a Monday. The place is huge and definitely designed to serve a lot of people. They have all the meats ready to for you (brisket, jalapeño and regular sausage, beef ribs, pork ribs and chicken). They also have a carolina style like sauce to dip the meat in. After the meat you can select sides (mac n cheese, potato salad ...) I went with the brisket (only do sliced) and regular sausage dipped in sauce. The food was ok. The slice of brisket was a decent size but about a third of it was fat. The brisket was juicy but lacked a little flavor. The sausage was pretty good. I did try the mac n cheese, which was the star of the meal. It was creamy and tasty. The price was definitely on the high side. The brisket, 1/2 sausage link, mac n cheese with a drink was $30. read more

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Pretty old school BBQ near the Stockyards. You order the meat as soon as you walk in and then pick up the sides. We had Prime Rib, sausage, briskets, half chicken. The prime rib was the best. So tender and delicious. Brisket was great too. Service is self server and seat your self after you pay. Sides were great too - loved the baked potato, coleslaw and green beans. Check it out if you are in the area. read more

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - BBQ meat selection - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The worst BBQ experiences I've had! The meat was way too salty, oily which made it hard to eat. The server was also rude and dismissive, making the whole experience even worse. I would NEVER come back. read more

Fantastic BBQ. Cooper's does Texas proud. We stumbled across this place years ago and it is a staple every time we are in Ft. Worth.