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    North Coop

    3.8 (174 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicago Dog during Vikings games are awesome and original right down to the poppy seed bun.
    Howard L.

    Watch a Vikings game here. Great food and service and TVs. Vikes its specials with a good home town crowd. Can't go wrong.

    Cinnamon roll
    Annie D.

    This was a cute little brunch spot and I was excited to try something new! They do have a big menu and you can order off the brunch menu or the regular menu which is nice, something for everyone. The highlight of the meal was the cinnamon roll that they make with their biscuit dough, I'd return just for that! However, for my entree I got the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and was a little disappointed. The croissant didn't seem freshly made, it wasn't even warm or toasted, and the sandwich itself was pretty basic. I had higher expectations but I would give this place another try and get another one of those cinnamon rolls!

    Cinnamon roll
    Michael K.

    Drove out to Excelsior after watching some influencer videos about this place (do not be fooled like I was!!). I'll say it was very mid, for being a place that makes everything from scratch, the breakfast sandwich had a store bought croissant which is really odd to me. If everything is scratch made, wouldn't the croissant also be? Seems like a big claim to ''make everything from scratch" but the basic components of the sandwich are not. I did however split the cinnamon bun with a friend and it was tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary. Wish I had more to say, the atmosphere was cute, but if you're coming from the twin cities, definitely not worth the drive.

    Eggs benny
    Kyle M.

    I would say the pulled pork hash was a 4.5 star. It was tasty, but it was too salty. Eggs Benedict were great. Don't ask for extra crispy hash browns. Paige was our server. She was great. She helped pick our food and smiled a lot. This is a perfect bar. Not too fancy, but it is very nice.

    Honey Hot Half Chicken
    Joan L.

    This place has a welcoming sports bar vibe upon entering for Sunday Brunch. The place was pretty busy, with a Packers/Bears game playing on the TVs. We were greeted at the door and quickly seated. Our waitress was kind and stopped by at regular intervals to take our order, check on our food, and provide the bill. While everything looked delicious when food was being served to neighboring tables (waffles, eggs Benedict), we went for the chicken so we ordered 2 half chickens. One Nashville Hot and the other was our waitress recommendation of Honey Hot. Nashville Hot was delicious, not as spicy as I had anticipated, but feel it was more oily than the Honey Hot -- the plate had a puddle of oil under the chicken pieces. The Honey Hot was mostly Honey. Needed more 'hot' in that balance. Overall, the chicken was very juicy and cooked well! Solid fried chicken. The collard greens and cornbread were exceptional!

    Breakfast sammich is awesome!
    Shawn B.

    The inside of this place is cozy on one side with a nice bar area on the other. Been a few times and really enjoyed our experiences. The service has been on point and the meals are really good. The breakfast sandwich was huge and so good!

    BLT and side of Cheese Grits.
    Debra M.

    I'm a Girl Raised In The South (GRITS) and I was excited to order grits as a side, but this pablum textured, unseasoned offering was quite disappointing. Maybe some cheese or onions would have made it better. The BLT is quite good but has way more stuff on it than BLT. Lots and lots of flavor, though, so definitely 5-stars. The Beet Salad is lots and lots of greens and a few chunks of beets and goat cheese. I threw most of it away. I suggest they half the greens and double the beets and goat cheese to call this a "beet salad," the dressing was yummy. Overall it was just okay, not something I'd order again.

    Drinks
    Lindsay S.

    We ventured here after a family Christmas a few miles away. I have a big family and only a small group of us wanted to do dinner after. (Party of 13!!). I gave them a call at 6pm on a Saturday and told them we were on the way. They had a big table almost ready for us when we arrived! The host / management staff are rockstars! Thanks again! Our server was also amazing. He was a little crabby at first (maybe focused/ stressed having a big group and his area?) and warmed up and did a great job with multiple tickets and drink/ food orders. Drink: they have an interesting drink menu. Many of the specialty cocktails were creative. I wanted the Rose mule and my other half got the passionfruit Mojito. They both were tasty and went down fast. Food: we shared a few things. Chicken strips: these were tasty and had a nice crisp breading with tender chicken inside. The bbq sauce had a nice smokiness. You could tell it was made well. Cheese Grits: under cooked and no flavor. I was raised on grits and I think it was the main chefs night off. They tasted like flour. I mentioned this to the server and he said "oh... everyone loves them" but didn't do anything or ask if we wanted to swap for something else. Mac and Cheese Balls: these were tasty and gooey cheesy. Everything I was hoping for. There was a vinegary dipping sauce that added a ton of flavor. We tried the fried catfish and it wasn't my favorite. It was a thicker cut and felt crispy and mushy inside. My mom loved them! My teen got a burger and fries and those fries were super yummy. She scarfed the burger so I'm sure it was good! This was a perfect spot to find something for everyone without being super adventurous but still foodie. We will plan to come back here next year too! Thanks again to the staff for making our night better.

    Buffalo fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries/

    The food was good, The fried chicken sandwich could have been a little more tender. The sweet potato fries were very good. The service and ambiance were great. I will eat here again but it has to be better to become a regular place for me.

    Fried chicken and ribs special combo with smashed potatoes
    Cale S.

    Hey listen, there's nothing like a good chicken coop or a place that speciaizes in chicken. After a long hard day, at the golf course, fried chicken seems like a no-brainer. I got the fried chicken and ribs special platter with cornbread and a brisket appetizer. Fried chicken: it tasted like it was brined in salt all day but I actually loved the slightly salty flavor but it was barely warm. 3.75/5 Ribs: They tasted OK but again they needed to be hot off the grill and not lukewarm 3/5 cornbread: it tasted like famous Dave's sweetcorn bread and very fresh and of course warm. 4/5 Smashed potatoes: tasted fresh off the grill but needed a little salt. 3.5/5 brisket appetizer: pretty small quantity but tasted OK and again room temperature. The raspberry barbecue sauce taste like a compote because it was super sweet like a sugar bomb. 3/5 I would go back but I would choose what I ordered carefully.

    Brisket Bark Hash
    Perry S.

    I came to North Coop, just west of Excelsior in Shorewood), for brunch on a warm summer day. Perfect for sitting outside and socially distanced. The Southern-inspired menu is refreshing for the western suburbs, but know this is not an upscale Cracker Barrel. Owners Roger and Shannon have added a personal touch to their offerings with outstanding results. The brunch menu contains typical brunch items but includes "Southern" items such as Shrimp and Cheese Grits and Caramel Pecan Waffle. Their take on "corned beef hash," which I had, is called "Brisket Bark Hash" and contains chunks of their brisket bark along with onions and potatoes, and topped with eggs of your choice. Delicious. Others in our party ordered the huge Coop Breakfast (eggs, choice of meat, toast, and hash browns). Some added a "biscuit," which is the size of a giant popover and as crumbly as cornbread. The waitstaff was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The lunch and dinner menu is quite different. Yes, there are sandwiches, catfish, and burgers. The featured item, of course, is Southern Fried Chicken, and you can customize your order with a variety of flavored seasonings. A shout out is also due the coffee. Minnetonka Mud is a blend created and roasted by Sweetwater Roasters in Excelsior. It's the best coffee I've had in a local restaurant. I am looking forward to our next visit.

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    Love the shrimp and grits! It's a nice place for good comfort food and good service.

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    I really like this place for brunch. Great, varied menu with chicken & waffles tops on my list.

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    The service and food were amazing! The cheese curds, breakfast burrito and steak tacos were delicious.

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    Staff was great. Adjusted their plans to accommodate a large group. Food came out efficiently, and the service was great. Food is very good.

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    I was not impressed with the food and the prices were on the higher side for what you're getting.

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    The food came out so incredibly fast! The service was quick and efficient, and very nice. I recommend the artichoke dip as an appetizer.

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