Was in to play trivia last night and enjoy a few drinks with a friend. A group of women were in,…read moreappearing to have a catch-up gathering of some sort, when the bartender was talking to one of them at the end of the table, raising her voice about a food order. As a patron who was not with that group, I was uncomfortable for some of them at the table. I am not sure of the nature of the complaint, issue or comment, but that was unnecessary to behave in that manner regardless if you believed the customer was in the wrong. There was only one waitress working, she appeared to be doing her best, but they were not busy and food & drinks times were long. We have not been to Coopers in a while, figured we would try a local place for a quick bite & trivia, but most likely will not be back if that's how's complaints/issues are handled.

Lousy service, nasty food and a combative, rude red-headed bartender/manager/owner. Whatever she…read morewas she needs therapy or a good church. Hardly anyone there other than the regulars who sit at the bar and go in and out to smoke but the service was still incredibly slow. The place was so cold from the door constantly opening and letting in the cold air that we had to eat with our coats on. NEVER going back and recommending you go elsewhere!

I've been going to Ole Piper since the 80's when I was in High School. Their pizza is 2nd to none…read moreand having had to switch to Gluten Free options as I"ve gotten older, they still deliver on taste in that area too when so many fail! When I moved away after graduation, whenever I came home this was where I went first to eat! So glad they are still here!

I used to come here every Sunday as a kid with my dad. This place has been renovated and has plenty…read moreof TV's to catch a game. This time my mom and I went and we agreed, it's not quite the same, but still pretty tasty! When we first walked in, we were not greeted... rather the boy at the front said "why are you here?" We thought that was super strange and I asked "are you closing?" He said "no" and just stood there... We said "ok well can we get a table then?" And he said "oh sure, just pick one" Not a great start. However, our waitress was wonderful! I didn't get her name but she was an older woman with long black and white hair. She was so sweet and took very good care of our table! We got onion rings whichwere great! They had a crunch and the onions were done well! Im not sure if they were beer battered, but it tasted that way! They are served with a side of ketchup. My mom got the chicken dinner with a baked potato and coleslaw. She said it was all very good! She said it did taste different than years ago, but still very good! My boys and I got the thin crust half cheese half pepperoni pizza. Again not quite the same as what I remember but very tasty! This is a very greasy pizza which would probably taste amazing with a cold beer and a game on the tv!

Thought we would try this place as we were looking for a new restaurant and we were glad we did!…read more I ordered the lunch fish and chips: amazing! The fish was so tender! The lunch size was perfect for me! My husband got the burger. I tried a bite and the meat was SO good!! Our only complaint is we didn't love the fries. Our server was great. He was very friendly and nice. I felt like it was a little cold inside, I had to keep my jacket on while we were there. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. We will be back!

Stopped in with some friends for the first time this week. Service was nearly nonexistent…read more Ordering was slow. Getting drinks was slow. The bar was nearly empty, there were maybe 5 people in the bar/restaurant when we arrived. I don't think it was slow on the bartenders part as much as it was our server. A couple Guinness, a black and tan and a hot cider later, we waited to order food. While eating we decided we didn't want to wait any longer for our server so we went to the bar to ask for waters, our drinks long gone at this point. We also got up to get our own ketchup. Burger was fine but mostly flavorless. Cottage pie was fine, had I not been starving I likely wouldn't have eaten as much as I did. The food was just OK, nothing memorable or spectacular about it. Prices were pretty high for what it was, $17 for a cheeseburger is pretty outrageous, cottage pie in a ramekin was $18. Server wasn't very friendly, or was just in a bad mood that day. She spent a lot of time in the back (this was between major meal times, around 3:30-4) so she didn't seem super engaged or have much desire to be out on the floor. 3% surcharge for credit card

We haven't been here in awhile and I'm not sure why because we love it. They have a nice outdoor…read moreseating area but we took first available inside. The place was quite busy on a Thursday night. I went with the street pork tacos and a glass of milk stout. So good. Love their chips which are crispy and thin. Service was great. Parking was a bit of an adventure but with two lots next door, we found a spot. Great experience.

A great spot with something for everyone! They have a large food menu, plus brunch, and plenty of…read moredrink options. We stopped in after heading back home from a trip and they were serving brunch. I got the French toast nuggets, huge portion and delicious, and the chips and queso. I also had a really good strawberry lemonade! Everyone else also enjoyed their food and they were able to accommodate my friend's dietary restriction. We sat outside and it was a really nice patio space but there was also a lot of seating inside. Plenty of street parking and also a parking lot. I would definitely come back if I were back in this area!

Since moving to South St. Paul last fall I've only heard great things about Inver Grove Brewing so…read moreI was excited to finally get over there to try it! We went for dinner and I was very impressed with their wide selection. I got the dill pickle chicken sandwich and thought the chicken sandwich was really crispy and I really liked their aioli with my fries. I didn't really taste the dill of the pickle spread, however, if you want the dill you can get the dill pickle pizza which one of our friends got and really enjoyed. Husband got the Bacon Patty Melt and he enjoyed it and our other friend got one of the dishes from the tacos, bowls and naan section, which we discovered you can get any of those made as those three options, which I thought was such a cool way to make the menu fit everyone. I actually didn't have any beer but I did have a couple cocktails off the spring cocktail menu and loved both. My friends really enjoyed the Lime Bubble beer and were excited they could buy some to bring back to Wisconsin. The server was the right amount of attentive, we ate inside and I like the mix of restaurant and brewery vibe they had going on. Will definitely go back.

We headed out to IGB after a recommendation from a client of mine!…read more Plenty of parking in their dedicated lot! Sizeable patio available for those willing to battle the heat! The interior is giving industrial sports bar vibes, with TVs playing your favorite game, and wood/metal accents throughout the space. Bar, hightop, and table seating indoors. We didn't have a wait at 6pm on a Saturday evening. Staff was busy, but checked in often and were friendly throughout the stay! Lots of beer options, as well as a full bar! I had the Coffee Ale, which was lovely! Subtle notes of coffee in a smooth sipper. Enjoyed the Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich for dinner, which was a great portion, savory, and delicious. Overall, a really solid meal! Our only constructive criticism was that the Onion Soup that my partner ordered came out luke warm, which was less than desirable. If we wanted to make a fuss, we could have sent it back, but decided against that!

Trail stop has always been a favorite, but last couple orders kinda let us down. This past weekend…read morewe ordered the Tavern burger (waffle fries) and Hangover burger (fries) to go, and the Tavern was missing the American cheese, the Hangover burger was missing the cheddar added and bacon (which sucked)! The fries with the Hangover were not cooked through also (barely cooked/limp). This was on a Friday afternoon so they weren't terribly busy, just not sure what happened.

Fun atmosphere, decent patio. Servers were fun & friendly. We tried a variety of appetizers they…read morewere all good. Key lime martini was popular in our group. I didn't have one but it looked delicious.

House of Coates equals "Jewel of the State"!!! The staff is simply spectacular! So friendly and…read morehelpful. The atmosphere is family, comfort, community! And the food, amazing! The broasted chicken is so juicy and delicious! Stop by on a Friday night and enjoy the fish dinner!!!

House of Coats has more of a classic dive-bar feel than a destination restaurant--and that can be a…read moregood thing depending on what you're looking for. I didn't order food while I was there, so I can't speak to the menu, but I did try a margarita. It was pretty basic, though I appreciated that the bartender made an effort to dress it up and make it look nice. Overall, it seems like the kind of place that works well as a practical stop if you're traveling, need a quick drink, or just want somewhere casual to sit for a bit and use the restroom. It's not somewhere I'd personally choose for a date night, but it serves its purpose as a simple, low-key stop along the way.

8/28/26 I'm curious as to the history of the building they…read moreoccupy. No windows! Odd. The decor is fun! One reason this is a MUST SEE. Read on.... Fantastic service! Friendly, fun, FANTASTIC! I know, I know - I used fantastic once already. But our server was outstanding. We were having such fun chatting up our family, so this sweet woman was required to return several times. She never displayed an ounce of annoyance. Bonus points for her professionalism. My sincere apology for failing to note of her name. She was blonde, fit and wore a "Happy Birthday Carol" t-shirt. My husband and I shared a Philly Cheesesteak with onion rings for our side. Sandwich was great, rings were overly breaded and greasy. Lots of tap/bottled beers to choose from. Cold and DELICIOUS!

On a lovely Friday in November, my friend and I came here for lunch. It was about 11:30, right when…read morethey open. The restaurant was empty and clean. I ordered the poutine for lunch. I've had it here a couple times, and usually it's great. This time the flavor wasn't nearly as good as in the past. I felt like it was the gravy, but I could be wrong. The poutine was fine, but not amazing. And sadly, I probably won't recommend it to friends anymore. The service was poor. We got our food and drinks, but I don't think we saw her again after that. Kind of friendly, definitely not helpful or attentive. Will I come back? . . . . I haven't decided, but I'm leaning toward "No".

I came here with my colleague and our spouses. They give you a card to purchase drinks with and…read moreyou can use that or a separate form of payment to pay for food. They offer happy hour food deals which is awesome. I tried some of their local beer and enjoyed it. My only complaint is that guests block the door into the restaurant from the patio. They had trivia, but we did not stay for it.

Nice bar in the suburbs! I loved the self service beer wall. You have to get a card from the…read morebartender and pay how many ounces you get when you are done. I liked the choice of doing the flight since I'm always trying to taste everything. They had a wide variety and I usually like the fruit beers and I found the pineapple one to be delicious! The old fashion was quite strong! The bar is pretty big and open, good for mingling. The food looked delicious too but we were only here for late night drinks. They have popcorn and pull tabs available too. They also do trivia and happy hour. We loved the vibes here. The bartender was friendly, servers got us water once but don't come back to check on us but we were ok with being left alone that night.

4/20/26 Lunch with family today was so FUN and DELICIOUS!!…read more We were seated by our server, Parker J. He was SUPER FRIENDLY, very courteous, knowledgeable about the menu and exceedingly efficient. Taking drink orders shortly after seating us AND they were delivered minutes later. Lemonade for my sis-in-love and GUINESS for the rest of the party. She had the apple, pecan salad chicken salad which was thoroughly enjoyed. The menu contains a nice variety of choices. I had the Chicken Salad. It was BEAUTIFUL! Avocado, red onions, craisins (YUM!!) and a beautifully prepared chicken breast. It was fantastic! My husband ordered a blackened turkey with white American cheese on chula mayo on cheddar crusted Vienna bread. He loved it! It looked really nice - - and it came with fried to perfection and seasoned sour cream. The sour cream was an additional cost, but a nice touch for sure. Our brother-in-love had the monthly special. Called "The Oh-MaMa" it looked super.

I came to the bar for a meal and what I thought would be quicker service. Unfortunately, it was…read moreridiculously slow. I came on a Tuesday evening at 7 PM. My bartender was apathetic and uninterested. Cue the eye roll... if you need more bar staff, hire them. I sat with the menu for 20 minutes before making the call to get up and leave. Do better! When I asked the waitress if I could pay for my beer, she then acknowledged she was slow, but couldn't help it because they were understaffed. Sorry, not good enough.