We made a special trip to Cuba and choose the Kopper Keg as our place to eat after reviewing all the options listed on Yelp/Google. I was hoping for a family owned dinner experience. The overall experience was underwhelming for the price (but that's understandable for the issues in the country atm). Because it was a special occasion and it happened to be friday, I treated myself to the fish fry (I usually avoid it since my husband hates the smell of seafood). It was an impressively sized piece of fish with a teensy cup of tartar sauce. It was then that I realized I hadn't asked if they used sweet or dill pickles in their sauce. I tasted it, it was sweet (ugh!), so I asked for some malt vinegar to try and substitute flavor. I really tried to eat and enjoy my meal, I used the vinegar, as much as I could squeeze out of the lemon and eventually a sprinkle of salt to give it some vibrancy. The problem was, without a good sauce, I couldn't get over how unpleasant the batter was and how flavorless the fish was (plus the inner layer of the batter was also unpleasant mushy). Eventually (about four bites in, the piece of fish is still larger than my plate), my husband remarks that there is no reason for me to force myself to choke down what I found truly disgusting. I relent and give the waitress my plate, explaining I just can't eat it and I don't have an appetite now for any replacement so I'll just wait for everyone else to finish. All of that wasn't even the main issue. After we get our check, I see a $11.Something charge I didnt understand. I ask for clarification by the older lady running checkout. It turns out it wasn't "$11" but a poorly written "4" that was the addon for my daughter's fries. (Wasn't aware that a $12 sandwich didn't come with fries for less than almost $5 but, I guess that's our bad for not checking the menu when the waitress asked if she wanted fries with it...fries that were just previously frozen blah things with no seasoning that my daughter didn't even eat, but again, that's a cost of going out I guess?) Finally, I gently bring up asking about some sort of discount off my $15+ meal as I could not eat the entree. I never asked for it to be comped, I opened with a suggestion of a discount because I had eaten the side of fruit and mashed potatoes. The lady acted as if I was insulting her and/or trying to score a free meal. She explained how it wasn't their fault if I didn't like the taste of their tartar sauce. I was confused and flabbergasted for a moment. Admittedly, I didn't point out how I had struggled to attempt to eat the fish despite the tartar sauce issue and still couldn't stomach it. I doubt it would have mattered, she likely would have said it was my fault because it wouldn't be the resturant's problem I physically couldn't choke down their nasty breading. I was so upset that my rare treat had turned out this way and put a rain cloud over the rest of my day in Cuba. Because I have neurological problems and issues with confrontation, I couldn't think clearly or argue after essentially being told it wasn't the resturant's responsibility that I was "too picky". So I just asked my husband to pay quickly and hurried out before I started to cry in the resturant. I suppose this could be my fault for not fully explaining how disgusting I found their food, but I thought that would be impolite feedback surrounded by customers. The tartar sauce (which the 1/3 of a shotglass size of dip wouldn't have even been appropriate for the size of fish even if it hadn't been sweet pickles) seemed a more polite excuse than saying their breading and fish was physically inedible. I didn't try to have it replaced or cause a scene, yet I still feel like I was being treated like I was trying to "get one over" on them. The salted caramel milkshake was very tasty tho? read more

A mid-week lunch, and we beat the crowd. A single waitress capably handled all tables, and cashed out departing customers. The menu says breakfast is served all day, except Fridays, when breakfast stops at 11:30. read more

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While visiting the area The Kopper Keg was recommended. The menu had a nice variety of options to choose from and also offered an Vegan menu. It was not busy when we arrived, I think we were the only ones in there. After we arrived 3-5 other tables were sat. Our drink order was taken right away but our actual waitress took some time to arrive and take our order. After our order was taken it took about 20 minutes to receive our food. I felt like that was quite a while since we were the first order that went in and we did not ordered simple things; hamburger, hot dog, fried cauliflower, Mac-n-cheese and a fish sandwich. I feel like kids meals for $9 is quite costly, but seems to be the norm in New York. The food was hot and tasty, nothing extraordinary. The decor was a traditional diner look in an old building in Cuba. It was a great suggestion since there was not a lot around. read more

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Great little restaurant in the town of Cuba. They have a nice patio and have added on as well. It has that old school charm and is everything you're looking for. When I am at my cabin this is a go to for weekend breakfast. read more

We waited an hour for a simple breakfast for 2. The restaurant was not busy at all. After our waitress took our order she never came to us again, another waitress refilled our drinks. read more

What a surprise to find such a comprehensive and delightful restaurant in Cuba! Their menu has everything. Enjoyed a veggie lasagne, filled with veggies, and it came with a small side salad. Companion had blueberry buckwheat pancakes, and as good as the lasagne was, I wish i'd ordered those! Can't find them any place locally (Buffalo). Another companion had a burger, which looked terrific. Couldn't resist the offering of maple cake with maple cream cheese frosting...and am so glad I didn't resist! All desserts are homemade, and the variety is impressive. Service was cheerful. There is a 3% upcharge if you pay with a credit card, tho. The sign is at the cash register. I didn't notice it but the waitress was thoughtful enough to tell me before she processed my credit card. thankfully, I had enough cash to cover the bill. I don't like the practice, but I do understand it. read more

Extremely wide ranging food offerings for what we thought was a small town dinner. While we were surprised by some of the way the food was presented everything tasted extremely good. Sit outside on a nice day, service was excellent. read more

Friendly service and good home cooking. Huge variety on menu. Delicious- Hit the spot! read more

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As a motorcyclist traveling thru many places two things you hope for , good weather and good food. Fortunately both were present . The Kopper Keg is exactly what you want in a breakfast/ brunch spot. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left everything was fantastic. . Service , food , atmosphere was all spot on ! Excellent find ! See ya on the next trip your way read more

The Kopper Keg - Coffee - American Near Me - Cuba, New York

Wonderful home town dinner with a variety of delicious foods. Mike and Ellen are home grown Allegheny County, salt of the earth folks. Visiting and eating at the Kopper Keg is a must for everyone who is coming home for a visit. Breakfast is the best!!! read more

Passing thru the area, received prompt and friendly service, plus a great breakfast at a great price. Would recommend

Went here for a family get-together luncheon before Christmas. They have a beautiful, new addition decorated with homestyle touches, my favorite being a shelf full of copper baking pans. We had a party of about twelve people, all seated comfortably and well tended by the staff. Someone in our party called ahead and was able to reserve the table. Everyone ordered a variety of dishes but the most popular was burgers and fries. Their salads are large and the ingredients are fresh. The pancakes are ample - one of our diners had one the size of their entire plate. I ordered a Texas burger (added bacon and cheese) with fries (it's usually served with chips but they allow substitutions - another plus). It's almost like having a Texas Hot style chili dog but on a burger. They make their own "sauce" with ground beef and there's chopped raw onions. Great with a little yellow mustard added. The burger was perfectly cooked and the toppings were delicious. The fries were the perfect balance of crispy and soft/fluffy. The waitress was on top of things and the owner even came over to chat as we were there close to closing time. First time dining there and I'll definitely be making a return trip. Great for families. They have a smoothie bar as well. Another great thing about their menu - their beef is local, grass-fed and free range. It's wonderful that the business works with local farmers! read more

Good food good prices. Never disappointed here! Always busy Sunday mornings be prepared to wait a few minutes. read more

Waited over 50 minutes for pancakes and a sandwich. They told us it was because the restaurant filled up, but there were other people getting their food before us after they arrived after us. read more

Prices are absolutely way to high and portions are way to small. 5$ for a tiny handful of fries? Seriously?Will not be going back again.

15 of us from 2 to 72 had an awesome meal the first weekend in December. Highly recommend. They have remodeled and expanded since we were last there a few years ago. We'll definitely be back. Some had breakfast some had meals with Moscow Mules. Big menu variety. read more

Typical small hometown diner noted for their spaghetti Wednesdays, Friday fish fries and homemade chicken and biscuits on Sundays. They recently expanded with a special drink bar that has specialty coffees, smoothies and protein drinks with plans to build a new much needed kitchen. The waitresses do a great job taking care of all the customers despite the fact they desire to hire. Some features I like are the outdoor seating in the Summer months, you can have breakfast at dinner time or dinner at the breakfast hour, stools with a counter, old fashioned booths, seating for large group, coffee bar read more

Husband and I stopped in for lunch on our way to the Cuba Cheese Store. We should have left after being served 2 cups of pretty lousy coffee. But the decor was cute and the menu had some good variety. I ordered chicken nachos, husband ordered the meatloaf sandwich with fries. Husband's sandwich was ok, but the fries were covered in gravy after a request that they not be. My nachos were awful. The waitress served them saying they had run out of tortilla chips and would the handful on the plate be enough. Being hungry, I said they were fine. On top of the handful of chips was a thin cheese sauce billed as homemade. It was almost soupy. I've had better from a jar! There was also some thin sour cream, and maybe 10 small cubes of dry white chicken. The whole experience was disappointing. Eat elsewhere. read more

I feel bad for people who live in Cuba, NY because there aren't that many dining options available and this place is on the list of restaurants that could be better. The staff was nice and the options are cheap but the food was just okay. Alcoholic beverages should be avoided because they do not taste good. I was there for dinner so maybe breakfast is better? Willing to come back to try breakfast before putting this place on my places to skip while in town. read more

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Friendly fast service. Love the new smoothie bar. We bring the family for breakfast and lunch often. Highly recommend the chocolate thin mint Smoothie read more

Very good hometown cooking. Always service with a SMILE. I especially enjoy that my Wife and daughter have gluten/dairy free options. Nice size portions and the prices are always fair. We will be back each time we visit our daughter at Houghton University. Thank you so much! read more

A great American restaurant. Extensive menu with low prices, large portions and great food. I've had everything from the Friday fish fry (Cajun and beer battered) to the meat loaf to the coconut cream and blackberry pies. All excellent. Kopper Keg offers a homey and traditional diner-type experience. It's been a pleasure coming here over the years. read more

Came off the highway looking to stretch our legs and get a meal and the Kopper Keg didn't disappoint. Friendly staff good prices. Try the burger with local Cuba cheddar cheese. They also do breakfast all day most days. We left refreshed and with full belly's. Well worth the stop read more

Phenomenal food, with a cute small town vibe. It was the perfect spot for my chaotic family to stop for breakfast...the staff here was extremely sweet and we had a wonderfully sized meal for a modest price. The Vietnamese coffee was amazing. Chocolate chip pancakes are delectable and fluffy The worst item on the table was the oatmeal... my picky toddler ate most of it. If you are in the area, I highly suggest you stop by this restaurant and enjoy a meal. read more

Such a homey, cozy diner. Always a go to when I make a trip to my cabin down the road. Amazing cheap prices, but quality home-cooked food. Waitresses are always friendly and attentive! read more

The Kopper Keg - Fresh hot coffee - American Near Me - Cuba, New York

Great locally owned small town diner. Lots of homemade meals and they are good! Fish Friday on fridays are one of my favorites to get. Lots of seating, and the place is often pretty full with customers. read more

Hungry Mans breakfast is very good. Comes with 3 eggs, 2 meats, home fries, toast, and coffee included! $9.75 Service is pretty fast too. Homemade desserts but didnt try any although very tempted! Recommended for a good meal! read more

We scoped out restaurants in the area of our fall foliage drive on a beautiful Sunday and Kopper Keg was our first choice. Surprisingly, it is not mainly a pub like the name implies, although quite an array of drink choices are offered. Rather, it is a lovely diner, very charmingly decorated in a mix of rustic and modern on the copper theme. We chose to seat ourselves in the extension dining room, which was quieter than the stretch of booths across from the counter. A sign asked patrons to let waitress know if you wished to sit in there (probably so you did not get overlooked), which we did. Our waitress was very friendly, efficient and helpful. The menu covers a lot of territory, something for everyone, at reasonable prices by today's standards. Loads of coffee choices. Our food was very tasty-- a corned beef sandwich and chocolate chip pancakes, and we needed a container for surplus pancakes. The only negative in our experience was that when we were ready to leave, after waiting a bit for our waitress who was very busy handling many tables, we went to the end of the counter by the register expecting to pay the hostess? manager? who left us standing there while she continued to go through receipts for a few minutes even after she saw us, until I finally asked if we could pay. Otherwise, fantastic experience! read more

we waited 24 minutes after we walked in Friday mornin July 22, no one offered us coffee, food was good but the staff was awful, came back on Saturday July 23rd, much better service, came back Sunday July 24th and the same waitress was so inattentive, ran out of coffee and never got a refill for over 20 minutes read more

Fish Fry Friday's! If your in the area and you want to try a fish fry you can't find a better place than The Kopper Keg! Wonderfully friendly waitresses! Paying the right amount of attention to each diner but not so much as to feel like they are trying to hurry you along.. Which is huge on what is apparently one of their busiest nights! You are presented with a basket of rolls or your choice of a small loaf of FRESHLY BAKED BREAD! Smells divine! And is so soft and melts in your mouth! read more

Passing through, stopped to get some lunch. So glad we stopped here. Absolutely delicious. The menu has so much to offer, even a vegan side to the menu. The staff was friendly and the wait time for our food wasn't long at all. A wonderful homecooking kind of diner. The prices were great as well. If we ever come through here again, absolutely are we stopping here! read more

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Always a good meal here. Somehow, they make the world's greatest fried egg sandwich. There are only 4 ingredients, but no one else comes close. One star deducted because they took the seasoned waffle iron cheese curd off the menu. read more

We just stumbled upon this place and we enjoyed every bite. Like a mom & pop joint. Great staff who work hard. We would definitely return. I'd like to try breakfast. The fish fries were delicious & they offer a plethora of homemade desserts. We had raspberry pie & coconut cream pie. read more

The Kopper Keg - American Near Me - Cuba, New York

Great service and LARGE portions. I ordered chili and a caesar wrap and felt like such a glutton; lots of leftovers. Everything was really good, and it was one of the better dining experiences I had in northern NY. Check it out, the atmosphere is cozy without being dumpy. read more

Ate breakfast at this adoring little restaurant this morning , the set up was quite nice and the young girl that waited on us was very nice , the food could have been a little bit warmer I had sausage gravy on biscuits and home fries that could have been cooked a slight bit longer but all in all the taste was good . Yes I would eat here again . read more

The Kopper Keg - American Near Me - Cuba, New York

Stopped at this diner while passing through the area because my fiance remembered have a great meal here a long time ago and what a gem! 2 of us need gluten free options and we were shocked to find that they offer many gluten free options; the food was great, the place was spotless and the waitress was very nice. Will return here again the next time we pass through the area. read more

Great breakfast spot!! We came across is while searching for a place off of 86W. It did not disappoint! Loved their food and service :)

I'm giving them 5 stars for their breakfast. They have excellent variety in their breakfasts, and you can get quite your fill at a really cheap price. The "hungry man's" breakfast is loaded with breakfast favorites, and their pancakes are among the best I've had at any sit in. Their strawberry roll up pancake is a particular pleasantry. So is their salt-rising toast, a historical staple of the area. The staff is friendly, coffee is quickly refilled, and the location is in the heart of a very small, but none the less appealing town that is surrounded by beautiful rolling mountains. There are tables outside, usually unattended, as most take a seat indoors, but the homey indoor space has plenty of tables and booths even for a surprisingly sizable breakfast crowd(but then again, not surprising once you have a breakfast here). Dinners I've had when I've stopped in here are good, but they don't stand out the way the breakfast does, neither in quality or quantity. Their nightly dinner specials are very good, though. I'd recommend coming for breakfast : ) read more

A pleasant little, down-home restaurant with a friendly staff, good food and very reasonable prices.

Delicious, hearty food with generous portions and value-priced. Service was warm and prompt. Don't skip dessert! Homemade pies and cookies are well worth the calories. Especially the coconut cream pie! read more