Rick S.
Yelp
I gave CPT 2 stars because it was clean and the food was fresh. However, the food was bland, and the atmosphere was unwelcoming.
On the plus side, the place is clean, spacious, and has a lot of TVs. On the negative side, almost every TV was tuned to the Michigan/Purdue game. We had to beg and plead to tune TVs to Game 7 of the World Series and the top college game of the day. I understand that CPT is a Michigan-friendly bar, but not all 100 TVs need to be airing a mid-level Big Ten game over playoff-relevant games that are on simultaneously. When they did change the TVs to games that interested us, the sets were at odd angles, which forced us into uncomfortable positions to watch.
The food was expensive, mediocre, and our bartender had an attitude. The menu was limited, even for pub grub. The wings were bland and unremarkable. I wanted a burger, but they only had one unappealing burger option. Therefore, I chose the Nashville Hot Chicken instead. After I ordered, I was engrossed in my game when the bartender interrupted to ask if I wanted my Nashville Hot Chicken fried or grilled. I was stunned at the question and asked her to repeat her query. I explained that the dish as described on the menu was fried. This lack of authenticity made me consider changing my order, but I wanted to get back to the game.
The sandwich was mediocre at best. The ingredients were fresh, but the sandwich lacked flavor beyond the chicken. I could barely taste the hot sauce, making it simply a fried chicken sandwich. I am more of a medium-hot and spicy person, but the spices were scarcely noticeable. The fries were ok, but unremarkable.
I understand that CPT is a Michigan bar. However, some people might be interested in a college game with playoff implications or a Game 7 of the World Series. That we were made to feel like second-class citizens for wanting to watch relevant games rather than a mid-level Big Ten game was unacceptable. We had asked politely and were patient. They kept insisting they were a Michigan bar, but eventually allowed us to watch other important games. There were approximately 100 TVs, and the place is enormous, so allocating 2 for patrons interested in important games seems inconsequential.
