Coop's Den

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  I went for the live music for a friend's bday party.  My friend had to spread out her party over 4 tables which is outrageous.  She had the biggest party there that night, and yes she did make arrangements days before her party.  She was promised the party room but was denied by the "hostess" or whoever that woman was. Once tables started to open my boyfriend and I moved our table closer to the group we were quickly met with disdain from the waitress.  Look lady we were not trying to stiff you and you clearly saw us relocating chill out.  The fact that you can't move around in a club/bar/restaurant is insane.  Either lighten up or change your policies regarding parties or the patrons can follow these bands somewhere else where we can more around and dance a little.

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  Posted on 02.20.13 Charity M.

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  Went in on a Saturday night with a friend. We had about 3 glasses of wine each at $6.50 a glass. I ordered six wings for $9.00. The wings were big and tasted good. My friend had a small chicken salad I think it was about $10.00. The band was great and I liked the atmosphere. The waitress was also great. I will go again. I really enjoy live bands. I would say try it out.

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  Posted on 10.07.12 Tasha M.

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  Went to hear the band J-Soul on 8/4 (5 stars for the music).  Came as a fan of the band, but excited to try out this new place.
  
  Imagine my surprise when my friend and I walked in and was verbally attacked by Mr. Cooper just for showing up. I did have balloons in hand for one the band members, but I was not having a party (no cake, no decorations, etc). Yet, I was subject to a 5 minute tirade about how the band invited too many people without telling him (as if they weren't going to take our money), and how the restaurant already had a couple of parties planned and there wasn't a lot of room.  He tried to usher us to go sit with another group and I explained that my friend and I was just by ourselves and were looking for a table to eat. So he finally let us sit at a bar table.  And to add insult to injury, I had called to make reservations but was told that after 8 it's first come first serve.
  
  All and all, like I said the music was great, the food was alright (good calamari and shrimp tempura, but the tilapia was dry and french fries cold). We spent $80 on food and drinks but I feel that will be the last time I go unless they improve the way they treat customers.

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  Posted on 08.14.12 Kari D.

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  Came in on a Wednesday, I think that's Salsa night. It was a nice, clean and very welcoming atmosphere. Mr. Cooper came over and introduced himself and was very charismatic as most business owners should be. The waitress we had was very friendly and eager to please the guests. I didn't join the lessons but it looked like so much fun.....Mr. Cooper has a great weekly line-up of Stepping, Live Bands, Kareoke and Salsa lessons too....eveyday has something!
  
  The food was good and priced at a fair price. I will definitely be going back, we need more places like this in our area....it's great to not have to drive 20-30 minutes for a break during the week.

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  Posted on 07.23.12 Hsia F.

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  I went there to hear some music last night. I was very impressed with the music. The band played jazz and some old school soul music. They were entertaining and interacted with the audience and the music quality was top notch. We didn't even have to pay a cover, I felt it was Chicago quality in the burbs. I didn't eat there except for an appetizer which was fine. The inside is very warm and natural feeling, they did a nice job remodeling it. Service was great, they check on you all the time and the drinks and appetizer arrived promptly. They have a great line up of good music, jazz, blues, R & B, old school soul, and I guess salsa will be starting soon on Wednesdays. I will return with friends.

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  Posted on 07.08.12 Nancy G.

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  Update: Finally had a chance to do lunch here. Very clean and comfortable. Menu was varied and prices are very reasonable. Tasty dishes. I tried the Coops Den burger (1/2 angus beef, 1/2 Italian sausage) with sweet potato fries. Presentation was good.. Had calamari for an appetizer. Not greasy like other places, but it could have been a hotter temp for my taste.
  
  Will need another visit for the live music. I hear there is a local band that does a 'mean blues' set.
  
  The wait staff seemed very friendly and attentive. Important for a startup.  
  
  Met the owners and wished them well. Just what the southwest suburbs need.
  
  Get out and have a good time. Enjoy!

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  Posted on 07.07.12 E J H.

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  Nice interior, very relaxing. So relaxed that lunch in an empty restaurant took 25 minutes for a ten dollar burger!  Food was ok, but I was ready to walk out.  Waitress was friendly, but she spent most of her time chatting with the other employees. The exterior really does not convey what kind of place it is, in fact a woman driving by as I was about to enter asked me what kind of place it was. It does not feel inviting from the outside.  It is so low-key from the parking lot I was not even positive it was a restaurant, other than the coke logo in the window  Even a neon "open" sign would help.
  *ambiguous exterior
  *SLOW kitchen
  *inattentive/clueless waitstaff
  *unremarkable menu
  Bolingbrook desperately needs non-franchise places, but if Coops does not make some changes, I fear it won't be around long.  
  I will not be back.

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  Posted on 05.10.12 Nobody F.

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