Cootie Brown's Campus

This was one of our favorite places to eat while in Johnson City Tennessee! The location we visited was across from ETSU. The service we received was excellent. Our servers introduced themselves with a smile and were delighted to provide recommendations since we were new to the Cootie Brown experience. Food was so delicious and the portions were more than we could eat in one setting. I also made sure to try their famous Key-lime pie, and it did not disappoint. It’s such a fun atmosphere, and the artwork around the place was great too!

Decided to check this out for lunch on a Thursday. No wait, attentive service, and good atmosphere. I got the Cobb Salad, which was fresh & delicious! They also do draft buckets (flights) for $7 on Thursdays. Good selection of local fare. Would recommend!

First time here visiting from Tampa FL...food was delicious atmosphere was perfect...I ordered a goat cheese burger with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach with a side of Roasted Artichoke and Sauteed Spinach It was amazing...the menu was fantastic, I also ordered a half Wood Burner Pizza...tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, Spinach, mozzarella, goat cheese and ricotta cheese. Torrie was my beautiful server and sweet Oliva delivered my food. They were both perfect for additions to this restaurant...kind, knowledgeable, very accommodating, and very helpful ... this Best Burger I've had in a very long time ... they need to open a Cootie Browns in Tampa!!!

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful dining experience I had recently. It was one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. The Maytag blue cheese spiral chips were fantastic, and the spicy pizza with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and ghost pepper cheese was absolutely amazing. Thank you for the wonderful meal. I look forward to visiting again soon.

I've been here several times with family and friends. They've never disappointed. Menu is huge with seemingly endless options, service is very friendly, and man that key lime pie is good. Pictured is the carrot cake which is also very good.

My family really enjoyed our time and meal here. The atmosphere is really cool with plenty to look at with all the colorful decor. The service was prompt and friendly, and everyone said how much they enjoyed the food - high quality and large portions. We took home the key lime pie which was delicious!

Excellent draft beer selection with a good variety of local/domestic. Unfortunately the food was not for us on this trip. Our taste , not the establishment's fault. We did not realize majority of the meats had a Jermican Jerk base. We definitely will try the establishment again, but their sandwiches or pizza next time.

The Stages of (salad) Grief... We've frequented Cootie Brown's for decades and we LOVE it. It's a family favorite. Last week, however, in the spirit of trying simething new, I decided to veer off from my standard menu option of nachos and try the Warm Goat Cheese and Pesto Salad. In theory... it sounded delicious! But be warned...read the fine print (which my companion and I did not). The salad arrived as a bowl of greens. Just greens. No goat cheese... no pesto... no warm...just greens. We were both quite confused because the title of the salad is Warm Goat Cheese and Pesto and yet none of it existed. We stared at the bowl of greens wondering if we were seeing things right. We were. Nothing there. So I inquired with the server as to if we had the right salad. She said yes. Baffled, I asked where the goat cheese was as she brought us a second dish which had large pita slices and a small bowl of baked pesto and sun dried tomatoey paste with very little crumbles of goat cheese on top. We asked for a menu to read the fine print and found that yep! With the "Warm Goat Cheese and Pesto" Salad comes a side of the above. The "Warm Goat Cheese and Pesto" Salad is not a warm goat cheese and pesto salad. The warm goat cheese and pesto salad is, in fact, an appetizer on the side. Politely, I brought this to the servers attention and asked if I could actually get some goat cheese ON the salad. She later returns with a small plate of warmed up goat cheese which I scrape (rather smear)onto the greens. And it tasted FANTASTIC! As I ate,I thought, mmmmm... dried cranberries on this would be GREAT! So...yeah...I went there...I asked for some dried cranberries. Sure, it was an upcharge but I threw those suckers in and raised the quality of that "bowl of greens" exponentially. No worries! I left a nice tip! The service was great, everyone else's food was fantastic, and after adjusting mine by recreating the menu....lol...it was chef's kiss! Moral of the story? Read the fine print because a Warm Goat Cheese and Pesto Salad isn't always as it seems. Still great meal. Great place. Below are the stages of: The Salad Reborn

Love this place. A fun relaxed vibe with great food. They've got a nice variety of Americana food, so the whole family can find something they like. Service is always prompt and friendly. This place is great for an afternoon church lunch to a first date and everything in between. P.S. the have a great tap list.

This is the place in Johnson City that you have to visit. I've never had a bad meal. Pizza was amazing. Thin crust cooked just right. Turkey Cheddar sandwich has always been a favorite for me. Restaurant has a cool vibe. Highly recommend you try this place. If you're visiting from out of town, put this place on your list. Oh and they are known for their pies. Key lime pie is my favorite.

We were looking for a spot open the day after Thanksgiving and my sister said this would be a spot since she's been. The menu is massive, like cheesecake factory massive. I ordered the salmon, jerk style, with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. Overall a great place, just some solid small town american food.

Went to Cootie Browns Saturday during Parents Weekend. Never been here but had high hopes. Came in and had a 45 minute wait, not crazy being it was parents weekend and ETSU home game, but game was still going and several open tables available. Once we got seated server was very friendly and quick to greet us and take app orders. We tried the Maytag Chips, which were awesome! Also tried the nachos and they were enjoyed as well. Placed the order for entree's and had a very very long wait, but again possibly kitchen backed up due to game day. When food was served we noticed that half of our food was cold and others seemed fresh. I had the wings and they were ok but did appear to have been under the warming light a little too long. Had really high hopes and still hoping maybe it will be better another time!

We tried the new location near the ETSU campus. What a wonderful surprise! The menu is the same as their 1st location. My companion had their 'fried bologna sandwich. I tried the crab cake appetizer, it was better than most places. The prices are average for my area. Service was exceptional but it was a slow Monday. Reservations are not usually needed for small groups. Overall, you should check out their eclectic menu. Will return again soon.

Cootie Browns offers a wide selection of offerings on their menu. I have tried many different selections and all have been very good. On my last visit I tried their pizza, and while they are not a pizza restaurant per se, it was one off the best pies I have ever had. This comes from a pizza snob. Service couldn't have been better on any of my visits, cleanliness has always been excellent, and while I am always too full from my meal, desserts look amazing and I am determined to try them sometime. Keep up the good work Cootie!

Service was very good here. The food was hit or miss. The nachos and chips with blue cheese were very good. I ordered the yellow fin tuna and it was very dry and overcooked. The rice was also dry. The artichoke and spinach side dish was good. A very wide menu and it appears they focus on a few things like tamales. Next time I'll order the burger.

Philly Cheese Steak was very good, meat was fresh and tender. However, my wife's Muffeleta Sandwich was awful, almost no meat, cold, and the buns were hard and cold. We've had them in the past but haven't ordered them in a couple of years - since Covid. Guess they changed that sandwich, for the WORSE! Won't order it again! Our server, Mattie, was excellent!!!

Went here for lunch on a Tuesday, did not have a reservation but were seated immediately. The host was very outgoing and friendly as was our waitress. I ordered Memphis ribs with Brussel sprouts and asparagus. Each was very good. The interior has a high ceiling with an industrial overtone. There were several antique motorcycles hanging above the bar or seating area. I would not hesitate to return and try more from their very interesting menu.

The third Cootie Browns we've tried since moving to the Tri Cities area. Always a great experience. Delicious food and great service. Brought our out of town friends along and had a fabulous lunch on a quiet Saturday in August. Hubby enjoyed his Jerk Chicken sandwich with chips. Love the jerk sauce as a dip for the chips! I tried their Muffuletta (half sandwich) with chips. Delicious! Never had it as a pressed sandwich but will always eat it this way from now on. Think of it as an elevated grilled cheese and meat sandwich. Oh boy! Shared the Maytag Blue Cheese Chips appetizer with our friends. Enjoyed every bite! Water to drink on this hot August day.

Ate there yesterday and the food was just okay! Pork sandwich had no flavor, the little side of baked beans was enough for my toddler and they were going to charge me $39.99 for a whole peach pie!! I told them to take it back!! For 4 people eating sandwiches it was over a $100.00!!

Great food and service. Meg is the best always. Matt and Kylie are doing great. Always fun to sit at the bar if a seat is open.

We've been ordering carry out for months but finally had a chance to eat in house. Ambience is great. Super staff! The Black Bean Nachos was big enough for two. Loaded with lots of extras. I also like their BBQ Black Bean Burger and Tamales. The famous Key Lime Pie is enough for two! My husband really likes the carrot cake.

Typically I love cootie browns, me and my husband go frequently. Tonight I ordered takeout and the lettuce in my salad was 3/4 bad, as in I couldn't eat 3/4 of the lettuce. Very disappointed in the quality of the food considering the price you pay.

I am a fan of Cootie Browns and I had an amazing Reuben tonight. We were with friends and also ordered a pizza. I am not sure why the restaurant says that pizza is their speciality but it was not good. I can't say it was my least favorite pizza, ever, but I wouldn't ever order it again. Our waitress was fabulous and we had a decent meal but the pizza was a downer.

Solid spot right here! Great service and the food is piled high(literally if you get the nachos). The steak pizza was totally different but delicious!

We had a NY Ruben, mexicali tacos and shrimp tacos. All the food and the Bloody Mary was delicious. Waiter forgot to tell us the Bloody Mary bar closed down at 4pm But he did offer to get whatever garnishments from the bar. Fast service, waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Restaurant was clean, plenty of seating, and while there wasn't outdoor seating they do have open air seating. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Went here because the service is usually better than the terrible service in Bristol... restaurant wasn't even half full but sat 25 minutes and no one even took our drink order, just got dirty looks from servers until we finally left. I guess just terrible management and service all around

Fun and eccentric decor. Excellent drinks and service. Had the Jamaican Jerk sandwich--needed a stronger kick to it but tasty otherwise. Key lime pie to go was massive and delicious.

I ask the hostess for a table for one at 2:15 pm Wednesday. She is clearly annoyed that I don't want to sit at the bar. Every unoccupied booth has not been cleaned. I wait for her to bus a booth for me and watch as she wipes the crumbs directly onto the bench and motions for me to sit. In the crumbs. I wait for twelve minutes as two servers walk past my booth and ignore me multiple times. Another server stands chatting with a party two booths up the entire time, also ignoring me. I walk to the pastry bar and ask to speak to the manager. I wait for her to finish her conversation with an employee. She does not. I leave. I will not return.

Saw some mixed reviews on this place, but decided to give it a go. We went on a Friday around 6:45 which was peak time. Wait was 35 minutes but we were able to sit in our car and wait to be texted. We were seated in one of the open window booths and it was so nice because it was cool and rainy out. On advice from some of the Yelp reviews I had read before coming, we ordered the Reuben sandwich with chips and a half Caribbean pizza. Both were out of this world delicious! Loved every bite! Next we tried the key lime pie and peach pie. The key lime was much better than the peach. although both were excellent. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. Brought us refills without us having to ask. Love the decor, nice upbeat atmosphere, great wait staff, and epic food. We will definitely be back!

I arrived to a nearly empty restaurant, so I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender wasn't wearing a mask, which surprised me; I figured she would mask up momentarily. I ordered a prime rib prepared medium, and my steak was delicious. If you enjoy craft beer, they have an excellent selection on tap. Unlike a below average pizza chain in town, their prices for said brews are very reasonable. Overall, the service was subpar, as the bartender spent more than 50% of my visit away from the bar conversing with her colleagues. It's a good thing I didn't need my water topped off or another drink. Furthermore, she failed to wear a mask for the entirety of my visit. During a once-in-a-century pandemic, it's inexcusable to operate in such an irresponsible manner.

So many options for great food here! Not as eclectic of an environment as the original on Roan, but better food & drink selection here. Great draft beer selection as well as cocktails. Highly recommend both the white & red sangrias. Also better service generally. Pizzas, burgers, salads, nachos, sandwiches are all excellent. Good brunch menu on Sundays. If you're visiting in the fall, definitely don't skip the pumpkin cheesecake - it is phenomenal.

I've been coming to Cootie Browns for years and it never disappoints! We decided to check out the new location and.. wow! Love the interior, lots of fun decorations everywhere. The parking lot is plenty spacious, they have a nice size bar top, and the staff is friendly. The black bean burger is my go-to on the menu, but the pizza is a close second! They are taking extra precautions during this time due to Covid-19 too. You really won't be disappointed dining at Cootie's! Big thank you to the staff and owners for making the dining experience a nice one. P.S. please open a Cootie Brown's in Kingsport!!

A funky looking place but great food! Service was quick, friendly, and thorough. The three of us ordered the muffaletta and one order of a barbecue sandwhich. The highlight was diving into those potato curl chips with a garlicky, cheesy dip. Oh my! We will definitely be back!

Finally gave this place a try after a year of hearing great things, and we weren't disappointed. They got really busy really fast, and I could tell the staff was stressed, but they handled it very well and were all very polite and accommodating despite the dinner rush on a holiday. We only ordered drinks and an appetizer. The beer list is fantastic and my wife's mango-something margarita has her wanting to come back for that alone lol. Our waiter, Tyler E did a great job, and I want to commend all the staff as they covered each other well and kept business moving smoothly. We will ABSOLUTELY come back for a date night soon!

Love coming to Johnson City and enjoying the tamales at Cootie Browns. The chicken tacos are amazing as well.

You will never regret ordering a pizza with roast garlic. They are very generous with sweetly roasted sliced cloves. Service has always been good. Grilled chicken breast Italiano was dry and chewy.

Food was great service was excellent, but 2 pizzas, 2 drinks & an order of queso was a cool $62.96. They literally charge for every extra topping including $2.95 for pepperoni, $1.95 for vegetables. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

We came to town for the first time to drop our daughter off at ETSU. We liked everything about Cootie Brown from how we were greeted to the service. Our waitress was awesome. The food was good the drinks a bit weak but still good. We will be coming back for sure.

We love Cootie Browns, my wife is vegan and they have a lot of options for her. We have tried different items on their menu and we have never been disappointed.

I called in my order, talked to a young man who was very kind and considerate, and made sure to go over my order. When I picked it up, it was all correct still hot. I would highly recommend this Cody Brown's.

This resteraunt is alive with atmosphere, and ambiance of energy and casual conversations. High tables with high pull up chairs; a bar for embibing, and picnic type tables for larger groups, provided the casual 'pull up a chair' environemnt. A menu resembling a small town newspaper was filled with categories of foods to enjoy: hamburgers with vegetarian options and all the fixin's; their homemade Tamales with a 'Tamale Tuesday' offering of a dollar off the usual price; salads; BBQ Memphis style; sanwhiches; homemade fries and chips with dipping sauces; plenty of options for drinks including a full bar-type menu. The walls were covered in vintage style adertisement posters, and numerous televisions were stratigically placed yet the volume was not invasive to the conversations. The staff were easily identifiable and lent their help and did not leave the table for too long between sitting down, ordering, recieving the food ordered, returning to question for desert and addressing the bill and returning the competed bill paid. The bathrooms were clean, plenty of soap and towels to clean and dry and the areas was clean for use. They did have their pies and cakes visually displayed, as well as their own brand's of meat rubs, seasonings and attire to be purchased if desired. This place was a fun, casual, enjoyable place to simply enjoy the type of cuisine they advertised. I did not try the BBQ, yet I did try their home made Tamales. I rated their tamales, the green hatch version at a 3 compared to the rated '5' tamales of the SouthWest locations where the Mexican and Native Americans produced the best I've ever tried. The Tamales where good, and I would get them again, yet they were large and tended to be a bit dry. They were authentically wrapped in corn husks, and for an additional $2.99 'toppings' of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream could be added of which I chose to add. The Tamales were enjoyeable, yet if one has traveld to the SouthWest, the Tamales of Cootie Brown's will be a bit disappointing. Yet, let me be clear: the tamales are good! The deserts were large portioned and easily shareable. Our group tried the 'peach pie' which was not a typically expected 'peach pie' of the Eastern Southwest, in my opinion. This peach pie tended to run into the category of a 'cream peach pie' or a 'cheese cake peach pie'. IF the order is expecting a pie crust with peach filling this will not be what is delivered. However, the 'peach pie' was well made, tasted fantastic and beautifully displayed. This particular resteraunt is located across the street from the Eastern Tennesee University Campus. We visited in mid July of 2022 and I would imagine IF visiting during the college season's of August through May, this particular location would be filled to tseating capacity. I loved the experience, enjoyed the food and the environment. If you have yet to go to a Cootie Brown's, I would say it is well worth the try!

For such a diverse menu, everything we had was pretty good. I went with the nachos. They were awesome. Teenager #1 went with a pepperoni, bacon and pineapple pizza. The pineapple came with mango and the bacon was really hard - she says. The server did tell us about the pineapple being mixed with mango when she ordered. The other teenager had a burger and loved it and the hubs didn't make any comments about the portions being weak...which is saying a lot! Our server was super sweet. Highly recommend.

Great food and service.Loved the raspberry cheesecake! Variety of choices. A bit loud but it is a sports place.

We got a really good pizza 14 inch for I think it was $11 we have Italian sausage little bit of jalapeños mushrooms on a whole wheat crust with a little bit of jalapeños and black olives and it's really really delicious the crust is super crispy service was really good and quick will be back

Don't get the chicken dishes- thin breast very dry. I got smothered so gravy and cheese helped moisten it back. Husband got Italian so slice of mozzarella and slice Roma tomatoes didn't help moisten. Brussel sprouts were amazing. The gentleman that seated us was upbeat and wonderful and the waitress was also attentive. The tamales looked good at the next table over and we've eaten their pizza before and it was good also.

Have been to the ETSU location multiple times while in town visiting my parents, food is consistent, menu is diverse and beer selection is excellent. Yes, I'm sure you can find cheaper food in town, but no matter where you live these days, the increase in food and labor costs have a significant impact on prices at a restaurants. If you can't afford to eat out, then don't. Some of these other reviews are total nonsense! The place has a nice vibe and service and food has always been good. Come on in and enjoy yourselves, I certainly do!!

after waiting over 45 mins for food it was brought out by our waitress (who definiety lacked in the personality) our plates consisted of 3/4 of plate being chips and the other 1/4 our food. Which in the end it didn't matter because food was sub par at best. I really didn't even won't to waste calories on it. Cootie Browns used to take pride in their food. Not sure what has happened

Fun place. Servers were fun and friendly. Nachos were great. My chicken sandwich was great also. Would go back, lots of good choices.

Great food. Great beer selection and great staff. Big screens to enjoy the game. Maytag Blue Cheese Chips are delicious.

Very cute place with very friendly staff. We had pizza and sandwiches. The pizza is more of a grilled flatbread. The Memphis Pizza was disappointing, sauce was sickly sweet and BBQ was dry and bland. Regular pepperoni pizza was ok, but still grilled flatbread for a crust. We had a turkey club, the cheese tasted like a Kraft single.

When the local pizza place had to close early unexpectedly, we moved across the street to Cootie Browns and what a great choice it was! My wife got the Beale Street pizza and she loved it. The atmosphere is great for both college students and families. This was definitely our favorite restaurant in JC!

We love this place! We go out of our way to visit this restaurant every time we visit Tennessee. We live 4 hours away and visit once a year on business and always visit Cootie Brown's while we are in town. Thanks for the great food and service!

Me mother and I tried Cootie Browns in October. We both liked there BBQ sandwich and the homemade chips but the slaw tasted like it can from a tub . We got the Key Lime pie and the Carrot cake for dessert they were both unimpressive and not worth the $$. My advice get the BBQ sandwich with the slaw on the side and skip dessert

The atmosphere is great. Love the open are seating, makes me feel like vacation. My husband got the brat and our kid got the ham sandwich of some sorts. They liked theirs very much. I ordered the nachos supreme. It looks amazing, but tasted like I was eating a salt lick. I couldn't eat it. My husband tried it and everything on the plate had way too much salt. Definitely wouldn't get the nachos again. Will come back hoping to find something good here before I do really enjoy the open air dining and friendly staff.

The place was clean and looked nice. The server didn't seem to care to remember things we asked him. Very inflexible in sides options with kids even though we order 2 dishes for our kid. NY Ruben sandwich was over priced and not good. Sauerkraut had bad taste and smell. Won't be going back there possibly..

I love the food at Cootie Brown's!! A lot of variety and each different dish is great in its own way. Only complaint is that curbside always leaves out the jerk sauce that is supposed to be on the Caribbean pizza.

This review is for the cootie brown ETSU location. Food is too expensive for its value. Hospitality in this place is zero. This is the worst place I have been to for lunch/dinner in Johnson City. Customer satisfaction is none of their business. Treatment is purely pathetic! And if you are a person of color, you want to avoid this place at all costs. Trust me, they have a way of making you feel unwelcome.