Cookie's Restaurant

Had dinner celebration with five people during the week. Had a very efficient and sweet waitress, but very bad food for most of us, except the salmon was tasty. Negative aspects: salad was old and tasted like it sat in the refrigerator as it was wilted and sad; crackers in package were old; white fish sandwich had little pieces of the fishtail; French fries were stale; baked potato is pre-cooked and microwaved too severely; the tap water tastes awful and smelled; broccoli seemed canned or over cooked as the stems were very hard; pasta salad was poor and was left uneaten, and; zero offerings for vegetarians outside of spaghetti, fried food or sides. Has a reputation for great chicken and ribs, so maybe the other food has low priority. Owners need to sample their current menu and make changes as too expensive to eat there without improvements. This is a highly respected and loved restaurant, so please listen to your customers.

Old school restaurant with delicious down home food and great service

This was our first visit and the food was great. The service was great. The location is easy to access. The bathroom was disgusting, shared with the bar next store.

Excellent friendly staff. Food was delicious from the chicken tortilla soup to the giant portion of meatloaf and mashed potatoes with gravy. My son had the kids Mac n cheese bites and fries and kiddie cocktail. I will definitely be returning and will recommend to all my friends and family.

We got Cookies at our work lunch, let me tell ya, best food a company has ever bought us. The mostacholi is phenomenal, the ham is just right and I can't seem to find anything I didn't like. Top tier. Fill your belly with something delicious, just be prepared to take a nap when you are done.

Food was average at best. Our first time here we brought out of town guests. Very disappointed when receiving Poor Boy sandwiches that the meat was ground beef formed into a log a shape. Green beans in season, mine were canned.

Did was amazing! Super friendly and family/home vibe. I have been several times and never had a bag meal. Highly recommend the fried chicken.

RUDE STAFF, DISGUSTING COLD FOOD, IT WAS EXPENSIVE & WANTED A REFUND. 0/5 DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME. Our waitress was so disrespectful, rude and didn't give us what we ordered. Our bill was over $100. We were very disgusted and disappointed. This place should not be open Place was old smelled horrible. One of the worst experiences I've ever had. I wouldn't recommend coming here. Go to Minooka Bar and Grill or somewhere else.

I Had Cookies cater a family gathering today. The food was delivered right on time, piping hot and delicious. Just one example of quality, the veggie tray had the freshest vegetables I've ever tasted. But that was only the start. The quality of everything exceeded my expectations and my guests expressed genuine appreciation as well. It's so gratifying that there is still a place that says what they'll do then do what they say. I should have expected nothing less from such a storied restaurant as is Cookies.

Family owned restaurant and bar. Quality food. Maybe the best fried chicken around. Also really good fried mushrooms. Good variety on the menu. Priced well, old school atmosphere. If you haven't tried Cookies, you're missing out on a special treat.

Poor boys are second to none. I've said this before. Bloody Mary's made to a perfection. I've been going to cookies since around 1981 when I first lived in Channahon with my family. And it gets better every year.

We wanted fried chicken and tried this place for the first time and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! If you're going on a Friday or Saturday, make sure you make a reservation though! The Mac and cheese wedges were the triangle Mac and cheese bites. Their ranch was bomb! The fried chicken was definitely a must, and did try the double baked potato. My husband did get the coconut shrimp which he said he would have gotten a whole basket of just that. But definitely save room for dessert because OMG amazing!!! We got both the pineapple cheesecake and the Reese's pie both

Love, love everything we've ever had at Cookies. It's definitely an older crowd, and a crowd that knows good food. The poorboys are the best around. I add cheese and onions to mine, and they don't charge as much as other places for extras. Service is always great.

Food is just fabulous tasting and hot and fresh. Mixed Drinks from the bar a made perfectly. Brianna R. Is always so friendly and knows the menu and items very well. Love their fried chicken!

My family were fans of a place called Phil Schmidt's in Hammond, IN. They were known for frog legs, lake perch, and fried chicken. They closed years ago, sadly, and I've missed the food. Cookies, hands-down, is my new go-to for all the things I've missed. The food is fantastic and rivals what I remember growing up! We love this place!

Some great fried chicken and sautéed seafood platter, great service too!! An awesome family owned restaurant.

I needed to get past how out dated this restaurant is. Once I put that behind me, I've enjoyed the food on several occasions. Their rib eye sandwich with fresh horseradish never disappoints! The servers are always pleasant and we are checked on often. Good food and good people!

Do you miss going to Grandma's house for dinner? Look no further. The fried chicken is the real star. Probably better than your grandmas, but we won't tell! We absolutely loved the 70's decor and old school vibe. Also, the service was AMAZING. Also, our friends gave us a bottle of Cookies Bloody Mary Mix for Christmas- it is AMAZING- RUN DONT WALK AND GET A BOTTLE-the secret it out!

Went there with a couple of buddies, and was generally satisfied with the place. Food was cooked very fresh, and was flavorful. Waitstaff was good and attentive, and for a pub the room was quiet enough to be able to carry on a conversation without having to yell.

Food was good. Got a very small salad with it. Small condiments containers ( sour cream & tartar sauce) no butter for potato.

Old Town classics grilled to perfection. It's the Merichka's of Minooka, just smaller.

Cookies is a Great family style restaurant, with Awesome food and relaxing atmosphere. They have many types of foods to choose from. Poor boys are great. All the fish and seafood is always fresh, I prefer the walleye ! And the servers are all nice and friendly ! I would say , Cookies restaurant is a Great Family owned staple of Minooka , that has been around for years and will continue with tasty food and don't forget about the homemade soups

Great gem in gods country! The soup was bland. However, the deep fried perch and hoppy legs aka frog legs were fantastic! A true throwback in time decor wise. Service was quick. Overall, didn't disappoint my expectations.

Very tasty chicken poboy and soup! My husband also liked the pork tenderloin sandwich.

A wonderful place with happy staff the provides the perfect, "Wisconsin Supper Club," experience. Great selection of fish, chicken, meats, appetizers and desserts. My family, loved ones and neighbors frequently stop in for dinner and to see a friend face. Would love if they would add some vegan/vegetarian options such as a greater variety of vegetables, with grains, legumes and big salads. Their double baked potato is marvelous!

This was the place to go in Minooka. We had a reservation, placed us at a table by the bathroom. Their bloody Mary's used to be the best, rim wasn't salted, just straight Clamato juice and a lot of vodka, terrible. Food wasn't the best as well, I got a filet, over cooked at medium. My husband ordered spaghetti as a side, the sauce was tinted water. It's sad to see a business decline, we will not be going back.

Great local eatery. Food was plentiful and great quality. The place was well supported by many locals. Menu was not huge but had plenty of quality foods listed. I'm not a Bloody Mary fan but they must have great bloody Marys, everyone was ordering them during my visit. Old school setting for a pub.

We've been several times. The atmosphere is "Wisconsin Supper Club" and the food is delicious. It's hit or miss with the waitresses and sometimes they're slow on the drink refills but I feel like every business has been struggling for decent employees lately. The cooks definitely know what they're doing!

Ate here for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Everything was good. The appetizers were good, the spaghetti was good, and the peanut butter pie was very good. Everything out super quick. Our server was good. Happy with the experience.

Awesome food and you don't leave hungry . best double baked potatos. Love the fried chicken

Definitely has Wisconsin supper club vibes, food was delicious the servers were great!

Best bloody ever! Good dive bar on one side and family restaurant on the other. Great food *chefs kiss*

Cookie's restaurant is one of my favorites the Minooka area. Everything from their fried chicken to burgers are great! The service in the restaurant pre-COVID was really great. The take-out service now is always fresh and ready on time. Only negative...they must have accidentally tossed in sour cream for our bake potatoes twice. 6 Togo cups! Lol. Better to have more than not enough. Definitely give it a try!

Great food...love the poor boy and the fried chicken. Dining room is a little dated but gives it some old charm.

Been coming here for years. A cozy atmosphere with delicious plates. You ALWAYS know you are going to get a quality meal at Cookie's. Each time I come here, the meals are just as good as the last. Never have been disappointed.

Moved to the area over 10 years ago and Cookies is our go to restaurant... For dinner they have a nice sit down formal dining area and for a quick bite you are able to sit in the bar where they have high top tables set up. Staff is always fast and friendly. Family owned and operated, love the old school feel to this place.

Nice old time place. Has dinner area and bar. Best dinner seating is in back. Bar seating is similar. As a close second in the area is Minooka Pub and Grill 1 mi west.

I've been a lifelong area resident and I can't tell you how many restaurants miss the old school feel taste and experience that so many restaurants are lacking today. Throughout the pandemic they have been able to survive and in the last two weeks we've been back twice the double bakes are to die for the poor boys are absolutely amazing and the fried Chicken wow never bad food never bad service it's definitely a pillar in minooka now.

Love The Sunday fried chicken night. All white with veggies, mashed potatoes, roll & salad for a great price. Best in the area

Have been coming here for years great service and food. I believe a real value which is hard to find these days for good drinks and food without breaking the bank

Not at all what I expected based on the reviews on Yelp. Cookie's is your basic family restaurant and that's about it. Our service was basic and decent. The bread service included saltine crackers and sesame bread sticks in their nice little wrappers. For dinner I had the chicken parm, which was just their chicken tenders with marinara and a slice of mozzarella melted over it. Not exactly supper club or fine dining...

Great local establishment wonderful poorboy sandwiches would like to see them add Teisted area to their beer refrigerator

Had dinner there tonight! Appetizer we had was fried onion pedals. DEEP FRIED GOODNESS!!! The fried chicken was excellent. Ordered a soup I've never tried or heard of, it was so good next time I'll get a bowl of that! Ribs were done perfectly. I WOULD recommend eating here, nice environment, good sized portions and friendly staff!!! A+++ We will return. Took a lot of my food home because I was stuffed!

I liked going to Cookies because of the ambiance and food. I was excited to have a girls night out for dinner. But the food was definitely not worth raving about neither was the service. I wanted to support local businesses during this time but they fell below standards. The potato skins had no potato in them, the salmon was undercooked, not seasoned, and had bones, the chicken was not seasoned and had canned mushrooms that were microwaved with a piece of cheese just sitting on top like it was out for awhile. We brought these concerns to the server and that's the last we heard. I would definitely not recommend or go ha

This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The food is always hot & excellent. The staff is friendly and make you feel like family. There is a fully stocked bar for a cocktail before dinner or a nice treat after dinner. I must not forget dessert. Their pies are the BEST. My husband always orders a piece of pie before dinner in case they run out of his favorite chocolate peanut butter. You will not be disappointed if you visit their family run restaurant.

Most of the food was okay. Not fabulous but not horrible. However, the strip steak was really quite unappetizing. Especially for the price, it was disappointing.

Decided to try it during covid19 for take out. Great experience from taking your order to the curb side delivery. Food was very fresh, warm and they placed chicken in cardboard boxes rather than foam. Food was not soggy at all and was very crispy still. Thanks for staying open, and supporting the community.

Cookies has a very old fashioned supper club vibe. The thing to order there is the fried chicken (cooked to order and delicious). Double baked potatoes good too. They can make a good cocktail and all is reasonably priced. Rest of menu pretty average. Was told the poor boy sandwich and ribs were great as well. I did not care for either. Ribs are grey with a coating of sauce on top. Poor boy was just poor quality meat. All in all, don't pass this up. Solid dinner spot in the area for the best fried chicken!!

Being a Minooka native, Cookie's is always a comfort food place. The best fried chicken and poor boys, although I don't think you could get a bad meal here no matter what you ordered. Great staff, friendly family environment. Definitely check it out!

First time trying Cookies after hearing nothing but great reviews from people. We were disappointed in the food. We ordered coconut shrimp for our appetizer and it was over fried and lacked flavor. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. The chicken was cooked well, but the marinara tasted like Ragu. The spaghetti wasn't drained well so there was water on the bottom of the plate. The cream of chicken soup and Italian wedding soup were just ok. My fiancé ordered the Adam and Eve - fried chicken and ribs. The fried chicken lacked flavor and the ribs were tender, but the sauce was not good. If the prices weren't so high we would try it again.

Way cool place!! Kind of divey but GREAT food and service. Be sure to try the fried lobster tails! A definite throwback to a day gone by!!!

Local restaurant that's a treasure. They do a great job on their menu. The food is fresh and excellently prepared. I like their daily specials that shows they care. The staff is friendly, nice and actually care if your food is right. Not a chain resistant and that makes it all the better!!! Grey job keep serving good food with smiling faces!!

This restaurant is WAYYY Over priced!!! Myself, my husband as well as our kids agreed that the food was not very good at all. Certainly not at that price point.

Went here one time after hearing the hype about this place once moving to Minooka. Nothing to write home about to be honest.

We were there sat.food was awesome as well as service.they were behind 30 min .no problem.social distance in dinning room but in the bar NO social distance the bar was packed every bar stool filled every high top table filled which was a little overwhelming so three stars.

I've been enjoying Cookie's for 20+ years & I've never had a bad meal. Their fried chicken is legendary and the poor boy and homemade soups are equally delicious. Whether lunch or dinner, eat-in or carry-out, I always look forward to a meal from Cookie's!

Restaurant is a little out dated but not too bad. I tend to favor family owned and operated restaurants. The service was pretty good. My husband got the porter house and I got the filet and coconut shrimp combo. The shrimp was delicious but everything else lacked salt and wasn't too flavorful. The soups was good though and the homemade dressings were delicious. After dinner, though, we went over to the bar side and got weird stares from most of the patrons and decided against getting a drink. Probably won't be a regular place for us but I'm not totally against giving it another try.