BAM VERY SPICY! So good! Not greasy or oily!! Super moist chicken & you can see it's freshly breaded! Growlin' is HOT AF!!! Next time I'll get the mild. Each entree comes with a drink & you're gonna need it ASAP DIS SPICYAF!! If you like Arby's curly fries... the fries here are 200x's better. Comes out pippin' hot & crispy outside & soft inside I love the fries here!!! The fresh Cole slaw & thin pickles are very cold & just the perfect crisp on the Sammie. I got everything on the side cuz I don't like a wet sandwich unless it's finely chopped up small & doesn't fall out. The sauce has a good flavor, much better than Cane's sauce (more bland). The service is fast. Very clean interior & not sticky anywhere. It's located on the University of Minnesota campus, East Bank Stadium Village next to CVS. Street parking only. read more

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Food ratings: Chicken (level coop): 3.75/5 Mac and cheese: 4/5 Fries: 4/5 Pickles: YUM /5 Coop sauce: 4/5 Toast: 2/5 Service = Has a kiosk which is nice, worker gave us an extra cup :) Ambiance = very awkwardly quiet. No music today, can only hear the sounds of the kitchen and people mumbling. read more

Dry, tough, chicken and wet, soggy, greasy, fries. Someone else very kindly paid for my meal, and it still cost too much. No thanks.

Good fried chicken strips with a very spicy kick! My friend and I split an order of the spicy chicken strips and it was very spicy...for me. Not only were they spicy, they were also freshly fried and hot. That just kicked the spice level up. If you want to do a spice challenge, go here and try the spiciest options. read more

Nashville Coop - Spicy chicken tenders basket with an extra chicken strip - Chicken Shop Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had Nashville Coop on my bucket list for a while now and living nearby meant that I would constantly pass by but never found the time to see what's up. Fast forward to now, what I really appreciate about this place is that their spices are dried and it's shaken on the chicken strips after having been fried! That's what makes it so unique and enjoyable. The Nashville prepared protein reminded me of Canes but with a spicy dehydrated chili seasoning that sets it apart. The fries reminded me that of Popeyes in the sense that the potatoes were seasoned/battered before fried and allowed for a crunchy but tasty bite. One item that cannot be divorced from this meal is the spicy Mayo concoction that is included in the strip basket. Spice ratings -- I ordered the top two heat levels and for me, the clicking hot is very much spicy, but with a very distinct kick to it. Its bearable but most definitely will kick your butt! The growlin' heat level would be the more popular order because its slightly milder, but still very hot! Nonetheless, the sliced pickles as seen in the photos serve a true purpose in this meal and pairs so well with the earthy Nashville spice. I'm old-fashion at heart, so a pickle spear would've been the optimal option. This place is a small nook near the UofM's campus next to Noodles and Company. I honestly have no idea whether the franchise itself offers parking but you can find street parking a block before. A good place to grab some food on the go! Above all, I love the variety in having a spicy chicken strip option to Canes & they will be seeing me again! Food: 5 Unique Spice: 5 Service: Normal Space: Tight Overall 4.5/5 read more

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Not sure what's going on with the reviews here but this place is bombbb. IT'S A MUST VISIT! This place actually follows the heat level so if you pick hot or painful, it's going to be spicy! The heat & spices just work together, I love it when you can still taste the spices through the heat. Theres a nice smokey taste to it. They also give you coop sauce on the side which makes it 100x BETTER. I always order the sandwiches with some Mac and cheese on the side. It's the perfect duo omg. The service is always great but the place is pretty small. They are working with what they have but that shouldn't stop you from visiting! :) read more

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We came here while in town for a few days and i needed something spicy to eat. I got the chicken sandwich that came with two big tenders seasoned in the hot heat level and boy it was hot. It's a dry rub seasoning not wet btw and comes with a side of coop sauce, coleslaw and pickles. We also tried the Mac n cheese which also had a mild spice to it. Food came quick and the portion size is big for two people to share. Wish they had more menu options beside tenders and a chicken sandwich but other than that it was good. read more

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Two things that will be interesting about this review: 1) when I like chicken stripes they are typically thinner/crispier and 2) I very rarely eat something that I find to be too hot or spicy. I sought out Nashville Coop after a trip to Nashville where I had Nashville Hot Chicken for the first time. I fell in love. So after some research - I tracked down the Nashville Coop food truck. It was fantastic! So close to how I remember my experience in Nashville! The chicken is a little thicker than my "favorite" types of stripes, but still very good. I ordered mine "clucking hot" and it didn't disappoint. I ate there before a Gopher hockey game and my mouth/lips remained on fire during the game. It was VERY hot and the seasoning coated the inside of my mouth and my lips. They should serve milk... Also - the sauce that they serve with the chicken is dynamite. Super tasty meal overall but I might even tone down the heat next time! read more

I've been going here since they opened and I absolutely love it! My favorite place for hot chicken and the portions are amazing. They can be a bit slow at times and I wish the mac and cheese was better (it looks amazing!) but the chicken, fries, and sauce are phenomenal! read more

I had high hopes, but overall this place was "okay." Ultimately I was disappointed you are required to order the combo with drink, so it gets a little pricy quickly. I also didn't like how the sandwich was just chicken strips, a bun, and the sauces & pickles I had to assemble myself. The chicken tenders were hard to keep into the bun. The sandwich itself was pretty good once I got the sauce ratio correctly. Fries were okay - good texture but could use more seasoning. Staff didn't seem very friendly. The place was quiet with no music. Honestly felt bad for the staff. Maybe I'll be back, but I'll certainly keep looking for a better chicken sandwich. read more

Best hot chicken out there! The sauce is top notch and the fries are great as well. I recommend this spot to people at least once a week. It's that good. **ask for their recommendation on spice level the first time you go** read more

Nashville Coop - Texas Toast - Chicken Shop Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I am a senior at the university here and I come here with my friend Connor at least o nice a week. By far the best and most underrated restaurant on campus, easily outclassing its cousin Canes across the street. The chicken is cooked to juicy perfection each time and the hot seasoning is always fantastic. on top of this, they have Better portions Better fries Better sauce 10/10 read more

This is very, very good chicken. The restaurant is clean and the decor a bit... spartan. Not welcoming and comfy, but crisp and contemporary. When ordering, pay careful attention to the "heat" descriptions. They're pretty truthful. Once you've chosen your desired burn level, you will receive a boiling hot, freshly made order of chicken. No heat lamps here. The chicken inside is that hot, crispy coating is tender and juicy. The fries are of the seasoned/spicy variety as well. I'm going to caution you that if you dig into the fries first, you may not stop and end up filling up before you get to your chicken. Great restaurant, great chicken. read more

Great chicken and seasoning. Extremely fast service and friendly peeps there enjoyed our lunch.

Pretty decent find! I liked the chicken and breading. The ordering process is incredibly efficient. You pick a form factor and a heat level. Very simple. Wait time for food wasn't the fastest. It was definitely hot and fresh when the food arrived. I liked that you got seasoned fries, a little cup of pickles, and a portion of coleslaw. I enjoyed the coleslaw since it was creamy. The sauce was not exactly the shining star of the meal. It lacked...something. Price was a little more than I would have wanted to pay for chicken but the portion size is considerably generous. read more

There is no better restaurant on the U of MN. The menu is limited to spiced chicken and sides/condiments, but they are masters of their craft. I go weekly and am met with hot food prepared to order. More times than not, I am met with extra food that the staff generous give. I could not recommend the place enough, and my only critique is that it isn't open 24/7. read more

This chicken was absolutely amazing! Tender chicken and amazing fries as well! Service was great and it was just an all around amazing experience. I will definitely be coming back! read more

I LOOOOVE this place! My son is a big chicken tender fan and this is so far his fave tender spot. We had a friendly competition to see if Dave's Hot Chicken was better and they failed miserably! Nashville Coop blows them out the water! NC has great flavor, spice, cooked just right, with a nice crunch. Can't say the same for that Dave guy! Nashville Coop for the win!! The guy behind the counter does speak much or smile so if you're lookin for a vibe, you won't find that here but you will find some juicy beautifully seasoned chicken at a decent price! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Wish I could leave a review on the food but they weren't open even though it said they were online. Would be nice to update it to prevent a wasted drive. read more

This place isn't terrible but I was expecting it to be really good. The portion sizes are plenty and for this area it's probably reasonable priced. The chicken was very heavy breaded which I don't like and did not really have balance of flavor. Fry's are good but the cold slaw was not good. The staff is really nice and welcoming is the reason for 2 stars. 9 out of 10 I won't go back mainly because of the chicken batter and flavor. read more

Fries and chicken are alright (hot and cooked to order). Coop Sauce is a worse version of canes sauce and needs other sauce options to make the experience better. It was dead during dinner rush and there were many fruit flys. Probably would not come back, for there are better chicoption around read more