After hearing the hype about the chicken here, I decided to give it a go for lunch! While they may be famous for their chicken, I'm here to tell you the RIBS are where it's at!! This is located in a neighborhood with a small parking lot or free parking in the neighborhood. There is a small patio and a few tables and chairs on the inside. I would plan on taking your food to go. The vibes are classic and there are a bunch of fun pictures from Minnesota history! My boys enjoyed looking at those! The service here was extremely friendly and laid back. Kind of like having family cook your meal! That's a hard vibe to find these days! The food: We got the rib and chicken dinner. The chicken was fried golden(this is pressure cooked in oil) made for a nice flavor. I wouldn't say it knocked my socks off but definitely solid pieces of chicken. I am here to rave about the ribs!! Oh my gosh!!! The bones just fell out! The meat was so tender and the BBQ had the perfect about of sweetness!! I will for sure be back for the ribs!!! The mashed potatoes were ok. Next time I would get the fries. We also had the chicken wings plain. Again, nothing over the top special. Did I mention how good those ribs were!? Haha we ended with some mini donuts which were your standard mini donut but were delicious! This place is definitely worth a try!! read more

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I cannot believe I didn't know about their ribs sooner, they are SCRUMPTIOUS! I normally hesitate to order ribs as a restaurant since they normally are a bit dryer than how I would like them to be. The Coop's ribs are tender, saucy and go so well with their fries! Would definitely come back to try more items! Wait time is a bit long about 20-30 mins because they start making food after you order, very fresh! Store is a bit small inside but there are outside seatings as well! read more

The Coop - BBQ Rib Dinner - Caterers Near Me - South St Paul, Minnesota

Finally convinced my wife to stop in here. I'd been once before and had an amazing chicken sandwich. This time we both got burgers and were very happy. Can't wait to go back and try the ribs! read more

Really good fried chickens. They know what they are doing. Small place better for take out. The fried chicken is very crispy and very light batter. The seasonings are good not too salty. Just perfect. The sauces are good too. Get those read more

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My husband had seen some information about The Coop, so we drove a long way because he wanted to try this place. It is a small place with outdoor seating and a couple of tables inside. Most of their business seems to be takeout, but the takeout line was always busy so it is a popular place. The service is friendly, but the wait for food is very long. Fortunately the staff tries to keep you posted on how much longer the food will take. There is handicap parking in the small parking lot. The food was really good, I can see why they are popular. If it weren't so far away we would probably go fairly regularly, but as it is we will go when we are in the neighborhood. read more

Really solid fried chicken, crispy and juicy, not amazing but def 4/5. And an all-dark option! Coleslaw was fine, ranch is an extra $0.50 and tiny but good. Good if boring rolls. Potato wedges were tasty but got soggy in the takeout box. Order was right on time. The joint itself is pretty hole-in-the-wall. You will come out smelling like fried chicken. $55 for 12 pieces of thighs and drums, rolls, a tub of slaw, potato wedges, and a fried chicken sandwich. Good deal! Might also be the only place in MN where you have to pay for iceberg lettuce (on the sando), most places you have to beat it off with a stick. read more

Since moving to West St. Paul I have found so many quality food shops. This place is great . Absolutely changed my takeaway chicken ! I could never go back to Cub chicken after The Coop fried chicken. It is so clean tasting and succulent. No heavy spices just great chicken . I think these are actually fryer chickens , they are somewhat smaller than your lousy takeaway chicken , but the meat is unreal, never had dried out breasts or a rubbery thigh at The Coop ! read more

The Coop is a great chicken joint in S. St. Paul. The vibe is pure hole in the wall. The service is fast casual and everything hits for a bucket of chicken dinner! Go get you some!!! read more

Highly recommend the coop! From the chicken to the burgers to the appetizers. Always very fresh when I pick up and place is always clean.

One of my favorite spots for fried chicken in the neighborhood! It's always fresh, hot, and super crispy. Just how I like it. I usually go for extra crispy, and they nail it every time. Solid food, friendly service, and a chill vibe. Highly recommend read more

Great local chicken spot! Small but quaint for area of dining. You're here for the quality of food selection and maybe an ole soda pop from the 90's. Pollo loco! read more

It's a nice little spot. Food is really good nice cozy small family own business will for sure be returning.

Yummmmm we had carryout for dinner from The Coop. They had a steady stream of customers and we had no questions why. The chicken was cooked fresh so we had to wait. No worries they have outdoor seating and it was a beautiful evening. Our order was ready after about a 25 minute wait.It was well worth the wait!!!The food was still nice and hot when we got home The chicken was very flavorful (not salty) and very crunchy. The potato wedges were soooooo good. I was sad that I did not order an extra side of them. Tip: Call ahead to place order if the weather isn't beautiful!!! Enjoy read more

Still a favorite, after all these years! You cannot find better chicken than the Coop! My sister totally surprised me & ordered a cheeseburger (which was excellent) but NO onion rings? How is this possible? I would understand if she had the fried cheese curds...but she opted for their fries-which she totally loves since they are so crunchy! read more

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My boyfriend and I were visiting the South St. Paul area recently, and I wanted to find a nearby lunch spot. The Coop popped up and it had been so long since I had been, so I knew we had to go. They serve a variety of baskets, burgers, fried fish, ribs, sandwiches, Coney Island dogs, and desserts. They have specials every day Monday - Friday and we happened to be there on a Wednesday, so we both got the 1/2 chicken dinner special which includes 4 pieces of chicken, choice of potato, coleslaw, and a roll for $11. If you want all white meat chicken, the price is $12. They have had this special since 1963 and I can see why. Their broasted chicken is among the best I've ever had. The chicken itself has so much flavor and every bite left me wanting more. I closed my eyes and took in every bite, it was THAT good. The chicken was so juicy and tender and the crispy skin was the perfect contrast. Although the skin had a solid crunch, it was somehow airy. We both agreed we have not had chicken like this in a long time. The potato sides were incredible too - I got mashed potatoes and gravy and my boyfriend got the potato wedges. The gravy was very good - it was rich and I loved dipping the chicken in it. My boyfriend got extra gravy on the side just so he could have it with the chicken. Something to plan for: Because they make everything fresh, expect a longer wait for them to cook up your order. For our 2 orders of 1/2 chicken, it took us a little over 30 minutes to get our food. I can't say enough how amazing our experience was however the one thing we did have to tell the staff about before we began eating was that one of the dinner rolls in our order had mold on it. They were very appreciative of us informing them of this. Just check your rolls before digging in. We will be back to try their ribs and to get more broasted chicken. A cute summer spot! I'd recommend sitting outside at one of their picnic tables on sunny days. read more

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I just moved to St. Paul a couple months ago and was looking for a good chicken place! The Coop is absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken strip basket and it was really good. I wish they had a veggie burger! The staff was very pleasant and I got my food quickly. I will definitely be back. read more

My wife used to get chicken from here and walk home with it when she was a kid. I have actually never been here before but was pleasantly surprised. It was takeout only so we sat outside at a table. We thoroughly enjoyed the fried chicken. Broasted chicken with potato wedges and cole slaw. It was all very tasty. We will be back again when we get to this part of town. read more

The Coop - Caterers Near Me - South St Paul, Minnesota

This place is awesome. I was working nearby, so thought I'd check it out. One of my coworkers previously worked here, & had recommended it to me. I ordered their chicken & a coney. This place has been in business since 1963. There are a few dining spots inside. It was a beautiful day out on my visit, so I was able to sit outside to enjoy my meal. The chicken was fantastic. Huge pieces that were juicy & the skin was perfectly crisp & seasoned. read more

They have good chicken that's crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside some of the pieces can be a little hard to eat and by that I'm mean get every piece of meat off but it's worth it read more

Great Coney dogs and onion rings. The burgers are good too. If pizza burger is available that is fantastic. Friendly service. read more

My brother and I were on a hunt for some good fried chicken. So, of course, I went to Yelp and you guys didn't disappoint. This is a mom and pop restaurant in South St. Paul that serves up some amazing food. Since it was our first time in, we decided to get a sampling of a few things. Onion rings - yum Cheese curds - good (they have a more bready coating, which isn't my favorite, but still good) Fried chicken - yas, yas, yas! Mashed potatoes - good Coleslaw - good The fried chicken is so worth the wait, ya'll. There's some crazy construction around their place right now, so we had to walk through an alley, across a field, and through some muddy road work, but I'd do it all again. I felt like a Hobbit on a quest. Service was outstanding as well. Go get some! read more

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The chicken is very moist and tasty. The coke slaw ha the right amount of twang to it as well. The Jo Jo's are healthy sized. I'll be back.

Yummy burgers and chicken. Great place to get chicken dinner for a crowd if you need it (a d reasonably priced). Indoor space is small, so grab to go when/if you can. They have different specials for the day too, check the website for each day. read more

Good food good chicken strips corn dogs french fries burgers and good drinks go hereBroasted Chicken

I wanted to like this place. We both did. We didn't. Two burger orders. Tater tots. An order of mini corn dogs as appetizer. Both of us were craving thick, juicy burgers. Literally nothing was memorable. If anything, the mini corn dogs got a point for being novel and cute. Nothing else warranted a mention. Upon leaving, we both shared our thoughts at the same time and started laughing at our shared verdict. He said it may as well have been a burger from a gas station. I wasn't quite so creative in my wording, I just said it was mediocre, though he definitely nailed it. read more

We've heard good things from this establishment. Finally tried today and got the fried chicken bucket. Omg it was soo good. Extremely fresh and brined perfectly. Only wish I ordered more. I didn't feel that the apps we ordered were worth it is all. We got the cheese curds and mini corn dogs. Both were Luke warm and lacking in the small boat they were served in. Otherwise umm heck yes well worth the perfect fried chicken read more

UPDATED REVIEW: We had a slight issue with our order the first time we visited The Coop, but Karen immediately addressed the problem and won our loyalty. My husband even suggested ordering a family style meal when we had family visiting this weekend. The chicken here is delicious and it would appear that my husband is a fan of the chicken sandwich. I am a very big fan of good fried chicken and excited that this place is only down the road from us. This is going to be our new favorite take out spot for chicken! read more

Pretty good chicken. Not expensive at all. Reminds me of the chicken spots in NY. & they're walking distance to where i live

We love fried chicken so decided to try this placed based on ratings, reviews and recommendations by friends. We went at an odd time and they had a lot of business and took that as a good sign.The fried chicken had good flavor, however it was not at all crispy. We also ordered the jo-jo's, which did have great flavor. Due to disappointment in the chicken we won't go out of our way to order from here again read more

Good but not "knock your socks off" good. Prices are reasonable and they're doing a good job of social distancing. Hand sanitizer is supplied. My girlfriend and I came here for lunch the other day. Handful of people ahead of us and the person taking orders, who seemed a little testy, asked us to wait outside until a couple people left the small store front. They have a variety of burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and coneys. Both of us had bacon cheeseburger combos. Drinks are cans of soda. Their fries are clearly frozen, foodservice products they cook to order. Nothing special. The burgers were smaller than I expected, think quarter pounder. The flavors were good. They accommodated a bun-less request and wrapped one in lettuce. Overall, a decent lunch but nothing that wowed me. read more

Every once in a while you stray off the main roads and stumble across something you wish you'd known about for years. The Coop is that place you wish you knew about years ago. I was hungry for good fried chicken and I got awesome fried chicken. For about $12 I walked out with two meals. Not bad. They are mainly a carry out joint so do call ahead if you are opposed to waiting for your food to be cooked while you wait. There are a few tables and chair so in theory you could eat in. I ordered a half chicken meal to go. This is 4 pieces of chicken; breast, leg, thigh, and wing, fried to perfection with a dinner roll and fries. It was hot and smelled wonderful the entire way home. It took me a good 15 minutes to get home and the chicken was still hot. If you are wondering, the leftovers taste great the next day. Like I said this was two meals for me. I WILL BE BACK! There's more to try. read more

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My original plans to feed a small army of 35 fell through. I placed an online order through ChowNow the day of my event. I truly felt bad for throwing my order at The Coop but was in a bind. They filled my order with NO errors!!! (For the record, I DO NOT recommend doing what I did to any establishment.) While the manger was very thankful for the business, he would have really appreciated a 24 hour heads up; which I completely understand. The food was well prepared, tasty, and received rave reviews from the small army. I will keep The Coop in mind for future events in their area. (With a 24 hour notice of course.) Thank you to the staff at The Coop, job well done! read more

If we want the best chicken dinner available, we order it from The Coop. We have been taking home the meals for over 5 years now and never had any problems. It is just the BEST! Thank you for your continued dedication to provide the community this service and at reasonable prices. My brother just loves your coleslaw & I love the mashed potatoes and gravy. Just ordered last month and will be loking to order again soon. Thanks again. The Kramer's read more

We had the BBQ chicken plate with coin hash browns, and the double cheeseburger and fries. Food was fresh and they were making the BBQ sauce when we arrived. Smell and taste of the BBQ sauce alone was worth the trip. I also highly recommend the coin hash browns which are delicious! The rolls were soft and fresh, and the coleslaw perfect. Rarely does a place do it all well-- but everything we ate was good and well made. Small, local, friendly-- don't miss it! read more

The Coop - Caterers Near Me - South St Paul, Minnesota

Best broasted chicken around. Ribs good, too. Not happy when they changed the type of fries, but still happy to go there for chicken.

Great fried chicken, even better chicken sandwich. I have eaten here more times than fingers on my hands. Will always recommend this gem

Amazing chicken. Ordered from Door Dash the White chicken dinner. Most places chicken breast are dry and greasy. Not the Coop, chicken was juicy, not greasy. The coleslaw is one of the best I've had as well ,besides the chicken. read more

Been going here for years. LOVE the food. The service is great and the people have always been nice to me even when I change my mind on what I want to order. My husband LOVES the ribs. I order the chicken and rib dinner. He eats the ribs and I eat the chicken. I rarely eat inside but when I do I like the quiet atmosphere. Will continue to go there every time I don't feel like cooking chichen and ribs. I think the price is worth not having to cook!!! read more

Fun place with the best broast chicken around. Yummy sides and a family friendly atmosphere! Great for a summer picnic or a quick bite to eat. Can't wait to again! read more

They stimulate all of the pleasure zones: 1) delicious chicken, cole slaw and fries, 2) fun team members and 3) environmentally conscious (huh?). The white and dark pieces of broasted chicken, big and juicy! The gentlemen that I chatted with, cool and passionate. I discovered that they package the take out in a way that maximizes recycling. Genius! Just take it easy on a slippery Wakota Bridge. Don't screw up your trip across the river to get your chicken fix. read more