Nashville Coop

I had high expectations when I decided to try the chicken sandwich and fries. Unfortunately, this is just another fast food joint comparable to Popeyes and def not any better than Dave's chicken. The coleslaw was mediocre, couldn't even finish it. The fries were soggy, and didn't taste fresh at all. The only good thing was the chicken, which was moist and blended with tasty spices. Is it better or are ingredients higher in quality than Popeyes? Absolutely not.

This place is great! Clean environment, and friendly staff. I visited the other day for an early dinner, and the cashier was very nice and welcoming, and even gave me a free drink with my meal. Food is well seasoned and I love the sauce! Will be visiting again, next time going for a hotter seasoning.

Well seasoned and lightly frispy fries. Medium is a very good level spice for your average person, flavorful with a big kick. The portion sizes were definitely enough. Got an extra strip to split between the heat levels.

Great, reliable fried chicken strips. Pretty much just chicken, but they do it well. Love the sauce. Maybe has pickle juice, not sure, but it's wonderful. Spice is great and available at many levels. We usually do Coop, but Mini-Coop and MN Nice are great for people who can't handle spicy foods. Fries are usually fresh and great. We did find that everything stays crispier if you open the box on the ride home. We often just get 1 dinner and then do 1-2 add-on strips, which is plenty for two of us. Sometimes have to order extra sauce, but it's worth it.

I already wrote one review for this place, and I’ll gladly write another, because HOLY it never disappoints. The food is always amazing. Perfectly cooked, moist, fried chicken that is seasoned perfectly. I get mild whenever I come here, and I really appreciate this restaurant having a middle ground between not spicy and ungodly spicy. The sauce is well seasoned, the fries are pretty good, and the pickles that come with the chicken work awesome with everything else. I will say, if you like dipping your chicken and fries in sauce, I’d consider getting an extra one. The service is also amazing. I was having trouble hearing the cashier, but he was super patient with me, even after my order had to be redone he was totally calm and understanding. For a fresh meal that just came out of the fryer, I waited 5-10 minutes. Well worth it. The atmosphere is good. I went to this place with a friend on a Thursday evening and there was plenty of seating, but I could see seating being an issue if you have more than 4 people. No blaring music, no obnoxious lights, just a calm atmosphere with good vibes.

This place is fire everytime I go! The chicken is moist and perfectly crispy, great variety of heat that you can pick depending on what you're into I also go with the coop now but I've tried a few of them. The mac is super cheesy and you can add seasoning to the top of it if you want to. The place is small inside but you can sit inside and eat or take it to go.

They only serve fried chicken tenders. On a bun, not on a bun, or with bread. I generally love restaurants that specialize, but this is not for me. It's also not Nashville (Tennessee) hot chicken: all they do is sprinkle cayenne pepper on the chicken in various and extremely inconsistent amounts. This is one of my least favorite trendy little restaurants. Bummer. It's my son's favorite restaurant.

Juicy, flavorful chicken with a heck of a kick and great fries. I'm always impressed with the breast meat in their chicken strips, and their breading texture only enhances that. The spice mix has lovely flavor that can really knock your socks off if you're not into heat. My only knock is that the spice level can be a touch inconsistent. I usually order hot and it can vary from mild to much hotter than expected. Not that it should dissuade you from ordering, just maybe be careful if you're not really into heat. I never thought to write a review until I had the garbage chicken at Dave's Hot Chicken. Please don't make my mistake; just go to Nashville Coop.

Delicious! Heard so much about the hot chicken here and was absolutely delicious! They do chicken strips and they do it well! Ordered medium spice and was an excellent hint of heat. The chicken was coked perfectly and inside was juicy. The service was quick and efficient, from ordering to receiving the order. Decor was fun, bright, and lively! Thanks for a great snack!

It's super hyped in Minneapolis. I saw somewhere where it was voted the best Nashville chicken. Personally I still prefer what Revolu did. I think it was OK. To be fair we took it home and maybe it's much better in person? I will give that caveat and try it again next time I'm in town. I definitely have had better Nashville, hot chicken sandwiches. So I'm glad I tried it, but it was just OK and wouldn't make me rush back.

Tried this after trying Dave's Hot Chicken. I won't lie, after hearing people talk a big game about this restaurant, I was ever so slightly disappointed by the flavor. This may be because I have a sweet tooth and Nashville Coop has a very savory flavor compared to other hot chicken spots. It's not my personal favorite, but I have many friends and family that favorite Nashville Coop over any other restaurant. Overall, a good eat, not bad price. Parking is typically a hassle and is usually paid parking because it's near Dinkytown. Inside was calm and clean. Business was a little slow, but worth it for the freshness.

This little chicken tenders shop is doing some solid Nashville heat chicken tenders! The chicken is moist and very tender. Their spice levels range from none to very hot, I got the middle ground and it was just right. Their coleslaw and pickles were very good, and the fries were excellent, huge portion. You order at their counter and they bring it right to you, good service. There's not much to the restaurant, only a few tables and high seats counters. Their takeout game must be strong because lots of folks were getting their meal to go. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely go back again.

My coworker wanted to get food from here so we did. I was shocked how thick the chicken strips were! Large portions! I did the mini coop hotness level and I wish I did the coop. It wasn't spicy enough for me but wanted to try the lower lever first. The fries were delicious!! It came with a sauce I would compare to Canes sauce and some pickles. Overall it was good, I wasn't blown away but it was good and I was impressed how big the strips are.

Bonsoir tout le monde ! This place is my go to when I'm down in the cities, I don't eat much fried chicken. But, when I do Nashville Coop will do! Their chicken is mouth watering, it literally melts in your mouth. It's like eating butter that tastes like chicken. I definitely recommend trying, if you like chicken. Quick note, the Cole slaw is TRASH, definitely could use some sugar or something. I would say the people (as of late) aren't really the nicest when you're at the register. I mean they're not rude by any means, but they come off as you're being a burden and wasting their time. I just shrug it off, but some, it'll ruin their day. Again, I don't care as much, but wanted let others know in case they do mind. The inside is simple, nothing to write home about, but clean and nice. Very nice place to go for a party of one! À la prochaine !

I've been here a few times, each time noticing the general lack of cleanliness and organization of the staff. The last time I went, I paid the price with a nice bout of food poisoning. The food here is 3.5-4 stars depending on what you get. The chicken at the higher spice levels has some serious heat, and the seasoned Mac & Cheese is solid. At the end of the day though, chicken is one meat you can't play with in terms of safe preparation. Given that, I won't be back.

Just grabbed some for the first time in (regrettably) a while via their food truck. Dang are they good and I'm ashamed it's been a while. I did the two tender plate with fries today, seasoned, so well. This includes the fries which have a delightful crispness and matching attention from seasoning. I got the coop level seasoning which is enough to give you a simmer without wrecking your palate. The service out the truck is always so efficient, the crew so nice, and the price is right. When you see them, get them. Enough said.

I love this place! I don't eat here often because #wedonthavefreehealthcare, but if we did...I might I always get the medium...very tasty! It's a NO DAWG for me on the mac N cheese and coleslaw doh! ‍ Service is ALWAYS ON POINT!!! Tip them, or you suck!! I always get it To-Go, bc it's always hot af in the restaurant and a tight squeeze.

A tasty spicy chicken tender option. A step above in quality and taste as well as price point over a certain LSU based chain. There's parking in the back and on the street. I walked in a bit after they were opened, and they were already busy prepping orders. I went for the Texas Toast option Texas Toast: 3 tenders The chicken was fantastic; crunchy, juicy, and spicy. I don't recommend eating as a sandwich since the sauce will lose that beautiful texture. The slaw was refreshing as well, not too thick. Fries on point. The price point was a bit high for my preference. It's effectively a lunch counter with a dine-in rate. Probably related to inflation, but don't see this place as one of my regular rotations. If you never tried the Nashville spicy chicken, this would be a good place to grab a bite.

We are big NFL fans. This year we started a new tradition that also added some flair to our grocery and meal planning. We decided that for Thursday night football we would get a meal that represents the home team. For example the Chicago Bears we would get Chicago Pizza or Chicago dogs. For the Buffalo Bills we could do Buffalo wings. Well this week the Titans were playing so we went with some Nashville Hot Chicken. At Nashville Coop they have 5 different levels of spice. We placed a couple of orders for some of their strips. We went with MN Nice, Mini Coop and Coop. We elected to not try Growlin or Cluckin Hot. The MN Nice was as expected, savory and nice. There was more spice in the Mini Coop and just a bit more in the Coop. Just enough to get my lips to tingle. Just about right for me however I probably could have up to the Growlin. Maybe next time. The strips are large and stayed crunchy on our drive home. Their fries are battered and in our opinion, just OK. Very good place for some Nashville Hot Chicken, with options depending on how spicy you like it.

Sooo delicious and so halal! We love a halal restaurant on a university campus. The ambiance was bumping and packed but we were able to find a seat and the food was delicious. The service was a bit slow and they only had two workers. They did their absolute best with only two employees working at dinner time.

Crispy and fresh! Reminds me of Raising Cane's but way better for a variety of reasons. Locally made for Minnesota, there are currently two physical locations along with food trucks around the Twin Cities. When you think about supporting local, this is it! The service was friendly and kind. Nashville Coop is known for the hot chicken and because I am a wimp, I opted for the no spice called MN Nice. However, anyone that likes a little heat would find this spot very enjoyable as there is a spice scale that accommodates to all taste buds. I enjoyed the Texas Toast combo which came with jumbo tenders laid on toast with fries, pickles, coleslaw and coop sauce. Everything was perfect and I wouldn't change a darn thing. Roughly 5 tables towards the back of the interior allow for adequate seating and there's also a smaller front space to dine in at the bar and overlook Snelling Avenue. While I didn't have any room to try the Mac & Cheese, I look forward to my next trip here. Thank you!

These are big pieces of chicken! This is Raising Canes but hot... but the the chicken is almost double what canes is. This makes this a huge value play. I wasn't especially impressed with the seasoning on the chicken. I ordered Medium and it felt like there's almost zero heat. Also, the exterior is not crispy but chewy. It's not awful, but the crunch expected and desired was missing. Wanted to love it, but I thought it was just ok.

We made an impromptu trip here for lunch after seeing an online ad. The simplicity of the menu reminds me of Canes or other local hot chicken joints but even simpler. 5 levels of heat, tenders or tenders as a sandwich with fries. Tenders are large and the chicken was juicy. We got mild and medium heat. Medium had only minor heat and for someone who likes spice I probably should have chosen the hot. Fries needed to be cooked another minute or two as they were not crisp enough for my liking. The coop sauce isn't as good as Canes. Service was good and food was hot and fresh. I just am not very impressed with the whole chicken restaurant concept. I love good chicken wings but tenders are just not my jam.

Such a good place! The chicken wings are more seasoned than your regular run-of-the-mill chain chicken finger place. The sauce is absolutely to die for, I could drink it!!! The fries are also perfectly seasons in perfectly crispy, the staff is very fast with food, and very friendly!! The Texas toast could be a little more buttered, but other than that this was such a great meal, and we will definitely be going back! The ambience is very casual and it's a great place to just sit and chat!!

Food 9/10 - Perfectly seasoned chicken tenders that are made to order. The menu was simple, the chicken and fries were perfectly cooked and all this at an incredibly reasonable price. Their house sauce that comes with the tenders beats out Cane's sauce any day of the week. I will definitely be coming back rather than going to another chicken tenders place. Service 9/10 - Great and fast service, straight forward ordering process and very easy to get utensils and napkins. Only minor complaint is that they don't have free water so be prepared if you go for some of the hotter spice levels for the chicken. Ambiance 8/10 - Low key spot with a color that pops and feels personal. Dining area could be a little cleaner but fried foods and sauces are generally messy so it's understandable.

This place is comparable to Raising Canes in the food selection. This place does chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches and that is it. This is a smaller restaurant with limited seating. There is street parking out front and a small parking lot in the back. This is a no frills place and you would not hang around for the ambiance or vibe. The staff here was EXTREMELY nice! Service was outstanding and very friendly! I would come back for the service alone! I got the strip basket which comes with large chicken strips, sauce, fries and pickles. There is an option to add cole slaw and toast as well for an additional $2. There are different spice levels. If you are truly "Midwest" and think Ketchup is spicy, do the Minnesota nice. I did the mid- coop (mild) and my lips were starting to burn! If you love heat, you will definitely like this place! Some of the tenders felt like they still had the tendon in them, I am a texture person on chicken and I didn't care for that, so I dropped a star. I also felt like the tenders were lacking in a bit a flavor, even tho it was clear they were dusted with a lot of spices. The fries had plenty of flavor and the sauce was very good. Overall I would come back but probably take my food to go with the limited seating and no fun vibes/atmosphere.

Can you say huuuge portion sizes. My sammich meal ($14) literally lasted me 3 full meals haha. The meal included fries, some pickles, a side of coleslaw, and my chicken sammich. I chose to do the 2 chicken tenders instead of the chicken patty, and let me tell you... do that! If you don't finish, you can still eat the tenders without the bread + the chicken tenders are HUGE. Like the size of a baby's thigh. My only complaint was that it felt really really heavy and dense, part of why I couldn't eat everything at once. But those fries... delicious! For spice level, I normally kick it (no pun intended) at a mild-medium and got the "coop" spice level and it was perfect! If you like it on the spicier side, the cashier recommended "growlin," as it is the second most popular choice.

Huge hot & spicy chicken tenders done to your heat level. I went medium and it was perfect - some good heat but still enjoyable to eat. I felt it was a good value for the meal. Would love to see fountain soda at some point.

The fries were so good and even better with the coop sauce. The pickles were just a standard sliced dill. I ordered the Cluckin' Hot tendies, they were damn hot! But they tasted so good I kept shoving it in my face. It was the first time I have had something so spicy that also had an abundance of flavor. Sometimes super spicy stuff just tastes like hot dirt, not this! I would have liked more crunch though. I'll go back to try the Mac & Cheese. Quick service too!

If you are someone who loves spicy fried chicken.. this is the place...they have seasons from milf to extreme spicy... ofcourse we picked the extreme spicy one... chicken is so juicy n moist inside and yeah hell lot of spicy outside make sure you pick a drink along with the food... they had some good side options as well.. we picked coleslaw.. which was good! Chicken is seasoned with dry seasoning, so it does hits you hard with the spice! But loved every bit of it! It's a small place.. you could either sit there or take out... they had good parking space towards the back door..

Food was great! Hot and juicy chicken and very solid fries! Plenty of dipping sauce. Absolutely worth it.

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Anytime we are in Saint Paul, this is our first choice of a meal plan. We have a hard time trying any other new places because Nashville Coop is so good. The chicken is thick and juicy. Unlike some other places, you actually can taste the chicken and not just breading. However, the breading is good and fried well. The sauce is amazing, my favorite chicken sauce of any place. The sides don't quite live up to the chicken, but that's only because the chicken sets the bar so high. The fries are good, not great. The mac and cheese is a little cheesy for my liking, but has good taste. The cheese curds aren't anything special, but still good. My only complaint is that there is no water fountain. They sell bottled water, but there is no refills with that. The workers however are super friendly and always have great interactions.

Coming from Connecticut, I've only recently been introduced to companies like raisin cane's. I lived on their chicken baskets all throughout college. I thought that was top tier until I was recently introduced to the Nashville Coop. Their chicken has so much more quality and flavor. Plus the cajun fries and sauce they use is over the top. This is a place I go whenever I need a pick-me-up. The only complaint I would have is the inconsistency. Sometimes I'd go in to order my meal and receive slightly different items than ordered. Not enough of a big deal to go back and exchange, but something to look out for before leaving with your to-go order!

They have the best fried chicken in town. Actually better than some we get in Nashville. There flavor is good and had good seasoning to it and it not just spice. We took chicken strips with fries and loved it. The fries were so crispy and delicious to have. They are the best fries I ate in long time. This is a must visit place to any one who loves chicken and fries. There service is good and fast. They have a sauce with the chicken and I loved it. I must have eaten like 3 cups of it. Loved the chicken loved the sauce and loved the fries.

Chicken is fire in every sense of the word. It's incredibly fresh and juicy every time, the toast is perfect, fries have a battered crunch, and the sauce will close your eyes and put you in your feels. Personally I'm always on that number 3, growlin' hot, and at this point I'm scared to try the final boss (cluckin' hot) because growlin' already has me sweating and blowing my nose. My kids absolutely love this place, they ask to go here 3 times a week minimum. At around $20 a person the value is undeniable, the food is really great, and the service is even better.

My hot chicken strips were good. The flavor was there. The wait for food was not long. I didn't like the flavor of the pickles. This place doesn't beat my top Nashville fried chicken back in Texas, but is a good alternative for up here. The sides aren't as good and need more seasoning.

We've been to this location 3 times. The chicken is flavorful and spiced correctly but there's usually something wrong with our order. The first time I visited I was in love everything tasted great but I have no idea what happened the quality hasn't been the same. My second time there the texas toast Chicken was extremely dry. My last order was to go and we got 3 chicken sammichs- which were made up of chicken and bread....no coop sauce or pickles. I wish I had better things to say but something needs a little change. Maybe we will stop again one day and have a better experience but for now I'll be trying a different place.

Super good chicken ! If you like spice like I do, the cluken hot is great . Good service as well

Solid chicken joint in Highland Park. I recommend the chicken tenders as they are sizable and tasty. This place also offers a variety of spice levels that impact the standard sauce/breading. The sides including fries, Mac and cheese, and Cole slaw kiss the mark.

First time visiting this spot after wanting to try for some time now! A little more expensive than a regular fast food chicken place but cheaper than a sit down restaurant. The portion is pretty big (to me) so the price isn't too bad if you think about. There are 4 different food options (strips, sammich, waffle, and Texas toast) and 4 different spicy level (Mn nice, Coop, Growlin', Cluckin' hot)' to choose from. Sammich - it was huge and delicious. Comes with 2 chicken strips, French fries, pickles and slaws on the side. It was massive when I put it all together. Can get messy so have a lot of napkins ready. Comes with 2 container of sauce which is more than enough for me. The chicken was not dry but was hoping for it to be juicer. By the time we got home it was not as hot anymore. I got the Coop Spicy level and it was the right amount of spicy for me and I can eat spicy food. Probably won't be able to handle the Growlin'. I did not finish the sammich. 4/5 Waffle and Chicken- Comes with 1 big waffle and 3 strips, syrup, and 2 sauces. Bf got the Mn nice and it's pretty much super mild. He can't handle spicy but after trying mine, he wants to get the Coop next time. The waffle is big. 4/5 Strips - comes with 3 strips, fries, pickles and 2 sauces. Also got the Growlin' level. 4/5 Sauce- nothing too special in my opinion. Tastes like Mayo with hot sauce in it. 2/5 Honestly, I would recommend getting the Sammich because it was SO Good with everything in it! Social distance- small spot with not a lot of space so not a lot of social distancing. Suggest to call ahead to order so you can pick up but don't wait too long or it'll be cold.

Sat in my car an extra 20 minutes "waiting" for a curbside order to be ready. When I finally had enough, I walked in to pickup my food that wasn't sitting with all the other to go orders. It was right next to the cashier I assume for at least 10/20 minutes. No notification my food was done or anything. I get home and my order is an incorrect drink, and no max and cheese which I specifically ordered for someone. If you can't make orders correctly through an app that doesn't make mistakes, you shouldn't use it. This is a terrible first impression and I will go to about anywhere else for chicken now.

I have gone everywhere for Nashville hot chicken & nothing beats this!! No where in Minnesota or the south compares. This is the chicken you need in your life. The friessssss too!!!

I finally made my way over to Nashville coop! I tried last weekend but the line was out the door, and stretched down the block so I decided to try again. I ordered the strips, coop style! It came with 3 enormous strips and two sauces + fries. The food itself was not bad, but not as good as I was hoping. The chicken was a bit dry and because the chicken strips were giant it made them a little harder to eat. The overall flavor was just ok but nothing wowing! I wish the strips had a bit more crunch. I think I had really high hopes after seeing all of the pictures over social media. I will still go back to try the chicken sandwich someday. But the strips were ok to me, I wouldn't order them again. The place itself is a great location, and there were a few spots to sit inside. The food was ready really fast and the service was great!

This new little gem in Mac-Groveland is a nice addition. We got the Texas toast sammie - which include creamy coleslaw, crispy good fries, coop sauce, few housemade pickles, toast and 3 giant perfectly fried chicken tenders. With both picked the Growlin' spice... wow they are not kidding when they say it's got some heat. Not MN heat at all. Darn good spicy burn. Don't rub your eyes! Super friendly, Covid-19 clean. Need a couple diet soda choices. Other than that we will be back. Some really good chicken !

The customer service here is wonderful. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by the staff. I was also informed that I was the first customer of the day. Everything was hot upon arrival. I ordered the second to hottest chicken available. I enjoyed the flavor. On my next visit, I'm going to opt for the hottest flavor available! The Mac & cheese was great with the seasoning added in. I believe the sandwiches are served on a toasted brioche bun.

Same chicken that you can get from kwik trip. They just add dry seasoning after cook.

Well, that was the first, and last visit to this place. What was I thinking, this is a chain restaurant. I paid for my order and told the cashier that I wanted it brought out to the car parked right outside the front door, I pointed to it. I waited in the car for too long and went in and asked him what was taking so long? My bag was sitting within arms reach of him. Told him I was pissed and left with the order. Got home and it was a pile of soggy fries and a cold chicken sandwich, barely moist at that. The chicken coating was just that, no flavor. And a pile of soggy fries that also, had no flavor. Should have gone to Revival, like my gut told me.

We ordered and devoured takeout: The Sammich (heat: Coop) and Strips (heat: Growlin'). The chicken itself has a hearty crunchy coating that I am impressed by. It held up for our 20+ min drive home! The Growlin' packed some heat, but not too too much. Our noses were running but it definitely didn't slow us down. I'll brave the Clucking Hot next time for sure. I think the prefer the Sammich, becauses the creamy coleslaw on top was delicious with the crispy spicy chicken and buttery bun. I love that the options come with fries, and their battered fries are pretty much perfect. The Coop sauce kinda reminds me of Raising Cane's, so you know, it's very very good. I felt soooo full when I ate this for dinner earlier yet could total house down another sammich just thinking about it!

Good flavor and huge portions. Ordered takeout which was quick. The space was a little messy though and could use a little clean up. The cashier was efficient but I wouldn't say helpful with my questions. Wish they had a different portion size for smaller appetites.

Literally the best Mac and cheese ever. You can choose your spicy to add and they're all so good. They have actual flavor and aren't just spicy. Food is always fresh and hot ready for you. So good.

Love going here with friends. The service is great, the food is very amazing, and the atmosphere is so good.

Omg yes. I have to drive nearly 25 minutes to get a Nashville Coop sandwich... and it's worth it. The chicken is juicy. The seasoning is on point. The sauces are flavorful. The portions are generous. Highly recommend.

I found this place on a tiktok and I decided to give it a try! It was so good! I got the medium 3 chicken tender basket and the hot 3 chicken tenders. After ordering I realized that I should get the mac and cheese with the medium spice. The mac and cheese was creamy , cheesy and delicious. AND THEN the tenders were flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be coming back!

I have visited the restaurant with no issues, big fan of chicken and no complaints on the food But today I stopped at food truck and from moment I placed order (12:13pm) to the moment they called my number (1:07pm) I waited 54 minutes. Will never do their truck again! Great food, but huge wait

I'm giving it 4 stars because the food was delicious, but the restaurant was dirty and in disrepair. Not a great place to stay and eat, but delicious if you're looking for takeout.

So freaking spicy. Like people rav about this place and if you like spice I'm sure you'd love it, but it was too much for me to handle. A lot of grease and a lot of heat and I got the least spicy one! Not for the faint of heart!