My gf and I ate here on Sat for an early dinner. We were simply satisfied with our meals. We started off with the beef steak tips served with a blueberry barbeque sauce on the side. I also enjoyed our entrys. My gf had a Turkey sandwhich which she said was delicious and tasty as well as my entree which was the catfish po boy sandwhich with fries. Overall our waiter was quick with our service and our entire meal dining was above and beyond. My gf and I will be planning on trying some of the menus other entrees and side dishes in the near future. read more

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Yeah, I'll go back, probably on a rainy Sunday to catch the ball game or spend some time having a few beers with friends. I LOVE fried chicken, and was stoked to hear about a southern cuisine within a few miles of our home. We tried the Brisket Bark which was pretty good with the dipping sauce. The deep fried pickles were a bit greasy, but still I liked the heat on the pickle as well. Fried chicken was a disappointment. I ordered both the original and Tennessee hot... there was no crunch, nothing crispy and it was a lot like KFC out of the bucket. :( It was a far cry from Handsome Hog, Revival and Birch's in Long Lake. THE shining star was the Mac and Cheese. My buddy actually went back and got a big to go order for fathers day. read more

I had the 1/4 dark fried chicken and it was wonderful. The chicken was extremely moist and the crust had a good flavor and was crispy. Our waitress, Renee was outstanding. She was very helpful and cheerful. The biscuits have honey brushed on the top so the have an added sweetness. read more

Only one complaint, no leftovers, and a belly ache.... southern fried chicken with maple bacon glaze, very, very good. Brisket was excellent, collard greens were superb, cornbread was stupid good... strawberry crisp and ice cream also excellent. Really happy we gave it a try! read more

I have been here twice with my husband. He loved the Jambalaya and the Salmon. I don't eat meat, am gluten free, and have food sensitivities. I am so incredibly thankful for a restaurant that gives me something else to eat besides a salad, nachos, veggie burger, or gluten free pizza. The Veggie Stack sandwich with a gluten free bun is awesome!!!! My tummy feels so happy after eating it. It may not seem like much, but for me, it is huge!!!!! I love this place. We will be back. read more

My husband and I tried this place for lunch. We started with the fried pimento cheese balls. They were good but would have been better if they had not been slightly cold in the inside. I got the 1-4 dark chicken with cornbread and collard greens. It was really good! They put there own spin on the cornbread which I liked. My husband got the 1/2 chicken with the Nashville sauce and cheese grits and cornbread. He really enjoyed it. Would definitely go here again. read more

This spot has great food. Everything I've had does not disappoint. The interior is trendy, well lit, nice casual night out spot.

Visited North Coop for dinner last week. Very impressed. The food was fantastic and the service was great! read more

Hate to write this as I've good reviews of this place from friends. To compare bbq/southern food in the area, Famous Dave's the only other restaurant in the area and this review is partially based on what each item from both restaurants. To state, I'm not a big fan of Famous Dave's. Was for my birthday as the rest of my family doesn't normally like southern food but I got to choose. We ordered the brisket bark and catfish nuggets to start. Both weren't good and tasted old. Famous Dave's for both of those are considerably better. I ordered the fried chicken with Nashville Hot. Upon opening, the sauce was all over the container so the bottom half of the chicken was soggy. Since all orders are to go right now, put the sauce in another container, especially since it's their calling card. We also got the breakfast burger, which my wife and daughter said was good. Also got the chicken pot pie, which looked like a deconstructed chicken pot pie. The "gravy" with chicken and vegetables were all over the container and the biscuit was laying in the middle. Use a smaller container so it doesn't look like a normal chicken pot pie that was microwaved on a large plate for too long and everything melted and got soggy. The sides weren't good as well. Mac n cheese was fair, southern beans were bad and some beans needed to be cooked longer. The beans at Famous Dave's are pretty good, these, not at all. and The cornbread was dry and not good, Famous Dave is considerably better. Grits were bland. All in all, everything looked and tasted like they served us leftovers, except the chicken. First and last time. read more

Best friend chicken I have had in a long time. We did carry out due to CV19, easy to order through Chow Now. It was ready right on time. We had both dark and white meat, Mac and cheese, cheesy grits, catfish bites and a BL Fried green tomato!! I would highly recommend read more

Just left this place. Waited a half hour which was fine. Sat down and ordered right away, we were excited to try this new places It took one hour for 3 plates. The Mac and cheese was completely cold. The fried chicken was cold and looked gross. We told the manager who didn't care and then she still made us pay for our drinks. Wow nice Father's Day. I just checked Google reviews and other people had the same issue. Just wrote on their Facebook page and they deleted it instead of responding. That says a lot. read more

Delicious ribs, fried chicken, burgers & more makes this restaurant work for everyone! We LOVED the food, the fun vibe & the location. Our server was quick and had great suggestions for our family. We will definitely be back! We are so happy this restaurant is here!! read more

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I have been here twice. The first time I went I had hoped to get the shrimp and grits. But when I asked the waiter what he recommends he said anything except the shrimp and grits . Both times the person I came with ordered the chicken. They were happy with their meal. I ordered the po boy and the brisket sandwich. Do NOT pay the extra $2.50 for the Mac n cheese. It is watery and lacks flavor. We brought this up to the waiter and his response was "well some people like Mac n cheese" and he did not comp the $2.50 back. The brisket was not what a previous picture looked like. It was very saucy (a good sauce) which was probably done to cover up the lack of smoke flavor that brisket normally has. So go here if you want drinks only (bar was full) or if you get their fried chicken. read more

This place did not live up to its potential. The Fried Tomato appetizer was decent, but the Brisket Macaroni & Cheese was disgusting. The pasta was flabby, overcooked and bloated, the cheese sauce was as bland as eating a mouthful of flour. And the brisket? ... Oh the brisket!! It was cubed and fried and tough as rawhide and greasy AF. Such a disappointing experience for a restaurant that bills itself as Southern. read more

Ordered from North Coop last night for the 1st time. The Cajun Catfish melted in my mouth. The cornbread and crispy redskin smashed potatoes were also delicious. And, the service was perfect. We will definitely be back. read more

Was excited to try this new restaurant. Ordered the fried chicken with the fire flavor add on. My husband's chicken was very good. My batch, the same dish only it was dark meat, the chicken was extra salty. Sent is back and asked for a new order. Again, same issue, was too salty. I needed a second validation and had my Husband try it. Even he verified it was overly salty and inedible. Hoping they get the consistency right as the waiter didn't even acknowledged that I barely ate the chicken. Tried to overcome the bad meal with the strawberry shortcake. Who makes strawberry shortcake with something that looks and tastes like canned strawberries drowning in strawberry syrup. Walked away disappointed and unsatisfied as the atmosphere and concept was fresh and inviting. read more

Busy on a Thursday for dinner for three. We had fried chicken, the coop burger and Cajun catfish. We chose collards, Mac & cheese and beans for our sides. The beans and collards were very good but the Mac was not too special. We had the peach cobbler for dessert and it was very good. Overall was good and we'll be back but not spectacular. Service was pretty good but a bit slow. Pretty ok beer selection with a decent variety of MN brews. read more

Food was good but service was bad. Make that really bad. We could see our drinks at the end of the bar and still waited 15 minutes. Had to flag waiter down and ask that she bring them to us. read more

For a Minnesotan's take on southern food this place is it. The decor is pretty modern yet homey, and very well lit. The service was excellent and very friendly. The menu is is a pretty good size and the happy hour is pretty decent. I had the catfish Po Boy, my wife had the brisket sandwich, and my daughter had the coop burger. For an Appetizer we had fried green tomatoes. The Po Boy had alot of catfish and the flavor was excellent. I think the show stopper though was the brisket sandwich with that thick tangy bbq sauce and those house made pickles( sweet with a little bit of a kick). My wife for her side had Collard Greens. She is from the south so she tried them and they passed her approval (which says alot she is very picky about her southern food). My daughters burger was cooked perfectly to her liking so she was happy. We shared the bourbon peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. That was probably one of the best desserts I have had in a while. The bourbon was perfectly married to the peaches and crumble it was a pleasurable spoonful every time you took a bite. All and all it was a great visit and we will definitely be back. read more

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Food was fantastic! Fried chicken is crisp and light. Ordered Hot honey and it was perfectly sweet and salty with just a little heat. Cornbread is delicious! Sandwich choices including the chicken sandwich and veggie stacker are also great! Service was friendly! A neighborhood gem! read more

Love this place. The fried chicken and collard greet are excellent. Also some of the best biscuits I have had outside of the Deep South.

Exceeded expectations. Sauces and dressings taste they are made in house, which is always a good sign. Chicken was greasy but outstanding..it is fried chicken. Great service. Great decor read more

We arrived just as they opened on Sunday morning. We were looking for a different breakfast experience and North Coop delivered. The Bloody Marys were perfect, nicely spiced with great garnishes--who knew I love pickled green tomatoes? The brisket hash was the best hash I have ever had. It's only flaw was that it was too much food. My companion had the fried chicken with a side salad. This man is a chicken snob and his only regret was that he had not ordered a larger portion. The room is bright and pleasant. They have a variety of seating options. The staff is charming. We shall return. read more

Went here for dinner last night. Great southern atmosphere. First and foremost want to shoutout to Sara our amazing server. She as extremely helpful, great attitude, and provided exceptional service. She suggested fried pickles or fried tomatoes for an app. We chose fried tomatoes and would rate it a 4/5 great flavor and loved the sauce that was drizzled on. For dinner I had the fried chicken sandwich and she suggested the elote to add which was the right amount of flavor chicken was tender not the best fried chicken sandwich I ever had, but not the worst either. Also rate it 4/5. My friend had a catfish po-boy. Generous portion of catfish he rated it 3.5/5. Sides the collard greens were exceptional probably favorite part of the meal. Cornbread was disappointing it was good but something I feel I could bought pre made at a grocery store. Will come back again so many great options to chose from read more

Amazing juicy fried chicken and so much more. Great service and different menu. Welcome to the hood! It will take us awhile to go through this southern styled menu. read more

sorry, liked the beer, but not the food went elsewhere for dinner after disappointing apps. read more

North Coop - Bar area - Southern Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

The chili is bland and flavorless. Worst I've ever had. avoid and try something else on the menu

Would be one star but the service was really good. We shared a 1/2 fried chicken. We didn't spring for the extra flavors -- seemed rather cheeky to have to pay another couple bucks for them. Chicken was bland and just uninteresting. Maybe you'll see we should have splurged on the flavors but shouldn't the chicken taste good on its own? Cole slaw was good but too mayonnaisey (if that's a word). No reason to return. read more

The chicken is uniquely southern, not throw some extra pepper on it southern. The drinks are creative and fresh. Our server was a joy to be around. Thank you North Coop for a great night out! read more

Checked North Coop out while we were in town for a conference and so glad we did! My colleague had the pulled pork and he really enjoyed it! Very large portions! I ordered several sides, the Mac & Cheese, Cheese grits, Creamed Corn, and Cornbread. Again, the sides were big portions! The Mac&Cheese was enough to be a small meal and had great homemade flavor. The grits really had no flavor to them and the creamed corn was very tasty but thin. The cornbread was sweet and delectable! The hosts and servers were all super friendly and made us feel right at home! We would definitely go back again when we pass through next year! read more

They sure think highly of themselves. Quite overpriced for what you get & how poorly it's done. What a disappointment! First off almost everything was too salty. they brag about their Fried Chicken but it was almost impossible to eat because of the level of salt, plus they must be getting their chickens from a baby chicken farm because I've never seen drum sticks and thighs so small before and yet the prices are pretty high. the mac and cheese was supposed to be creamy southern style but what it tasted like was macaroni with some flour or bechamel gravy on it, it didn't taste cheesy at all! the portions are not really equal to the prices. The jambalaya it was really salty . the service was sketchy. we waited an awfully long time to place our order. it is one of those places where they have lots of people doing lots of different jobs or standing around chatting so you don't have just one server. overall this is the second time we've been there and we will not be back. read more

Brooooooo! Wickles deep fried!?! The fuck? and the BEST fried Chicken not in Nashville, Mississippi or NOLA. GREAT staff, super fun, super clean, super everything... HOW? is this place is Minnesota? I mean, Minnesota "Nice" and all but um not reality, you all are seriously passive aggressive to the max. NOT at North Coop though! Its like the South, super friendly and very very high quality food. It must have been a mirage? or a beautiful dream. This southern boy was very happy and appreciative (a word people from Minnesota need to embrace sometime). GREAT beer list and whiskey list too. read more

We are calling this "Revival West". I am giving 4 stars vs. 3 because I am hopeful they will get to this level. They're new and trying but have some kinks to work out. Fried chicken was a bit dry and flavorless. Collard greens and bacon have no business together- collards are meant to cut the richness of other food, not be rich themselves. Call me a purist. Rooting that they'll get there for all our sakes on the West side. read more

Wow! If you hate chicken you should still go to this place as the patio is sunny, relaxing and the side dishes are all Wonderful!! The Mac and cheese is a balanced medley of pasta and cheese with lots of flavor (not from salt). The collared greens are everything you want them to be vinegar wise and the fried pickles are coated in a corn meal that makes the outside crisp with a tart smooshy pickle slice inside. Josh was our bartender and we tried the drink menu and wasn't disappointed. I will be excited to see what they come up with for Winter cocktails. I tried my pals' chicken dishes and loved every bite! Wear stretchy pants and skip the calorie counter app. read more

Tried the chicken and waffles. They were amazing! I thought they were better than most places I've tried in Minneapolis. I also like that they served boneless white meat chicken instead of the bone in chicken thighs that most places serve. My husband had the Tennessee hot chicken and it was also excellent! The prices are all pretty reasonable. This place just opened but they already have great service! Also they have a nice patio, perfect for a nice Summer day! I would highly recommend this place! read more

We love ordering curbside from North Coop. Food is delicious and curbside is super slick!

All in all pretty good. Not particularly southern. Mac n cheese is bland a.f. The bread on their sandwiches is amazing. Pork rinds are good as well. read more

Facade was nice but interior was a bit boring. Patio was a nice place to dine. Service was poor. We expected the food to be more flavorful then it was. Chicken wasn't very crispy and my husbands Chicken sandwich was chewy. read more

Visited for the first time on 7/18 for dinner. No wait time, great service, good food and a cool vibe in a bit of an out-dated strip mall. Some of the items we had were Chicken and waffles, 1/4 fried chicken and the portobello burger. Everyone gave a thumbs up. Didn't have to wait long for our food. For a restaurant that hasn't been open very long they have their stuff together. We'll be back for sure and nice to have this place in the Western suburbs! read more

Food is just average. Paid $12.95 for a dried out fried chicken sandwich with a side of kettle chips. Got a side beans that were absolutely tasteless. My husbands friend chicken was no different then Lunds and Byerlys. He did get a side of macaroni and cornbread that was tasty. We had good service, but the food is nothing to write home about. Probably won't come back. read more