"The smoked Gouda mac ‘n’ cheese will make you want to lick the bowl."(2 Tips)
"Valley Junction will be packed with people touring the shops."(2 Tips)
"Get the meatloaf meltdown, it's amazing!!"(3 Tips)
"The Orchid Martini is absolutely delicious!"(5 Tips)
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Kristin McduffeeOctober 19, 2016On a whim we chose coopers for lunch and it was amazing!! We had the Ruben egg rolls, grownup grilled cheese and the creamy Parmesan on my salad, absolutely Incredible!! The service was great!
Danny BegnocheMay 25, 2017The Special on Wednesday night, the steak medallions were amazing. Also . . how do you beat a $26 bottle of wine for $15?
NickDecember 21, 2012Valley Junctions hidden secret. With not only an amazing menu of food and appetizers, but a large selection of foreign and domestic brews. CheLo burger is amazing! Great service and polite owner.
Tyler RaymondJanuary 3, 2014This place is great! Amazing service, food was phenomenal. Best kept secret in Des Moines!
Amanda HaddockMay 13, 2023Steak, mashed potatoes, Lobster Mac and Cheese was yummy. Drinks were good, but stick with the options on the menu.
Martini - Try the Peanut Butter & Jelly or the Chocolate Covered Pretzel sweet and delicious.
Deb GaskinsJanuary 13, 2016I had the special which was rigatoni. It was kind of spicy which is what I like.
Andrew SuckowFebruary 28, 2012Great service; also if you go a little later, the owner brings in dessert for the following day--fresh, warm, raspberry pound cake? Yes, please!
- Cooper's On 5thApril 13, 2012Gallery night is here! Valley Junction will be packed with people touring the shops. Make sure to call 515.255.9895 to reserve your favorite table
Jen FranksAugust 30, 2012We always stop 4 a drink if were in the neighborhood... the staff is super nice & the place smells sooooooo yummie!!!!- Juice MagazineDecember 28, 2011The smoked Gouda mac ‘n’ cheese will make you want to lick the bowl. Also to try: the ravioli randingo http://dmreg.co/uxdyh1 Read more
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- We have Cooper's on 5th rubber bracelets $2 each & shirts to come this summer
- $5 any specialty martini on Tuesday. Treat yourself @ Cooper's
Check out the woodwork above and on the front of the bar.
This place is open $5 Martini's tonight! Happy New Years!
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