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Alice Cooperstown
Categories: Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants Barbeque Sports Bars, American (Traditional), Barbeque
141 E Jackson StPhoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 253-7337
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sun 11 am - 5 pm
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Touristy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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185 reviews for Alice Cooperstown
Review Highlights
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"We had a big unit hot dog, its massive, but very good." In 13 reviews -
"Our favorite place for grub before a D-backs game." In 4 reviews -
"Order the Wings of Mass Destruction." In 4 reviews
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185 reviews in English
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Review from Lori H.
Portland, OR
3/31/2012
I came here in December and look forward to my next trip so I can get some more of the Tuna Noodle casserole! It was so basic sounding on the menu, but when away from home its comfort food. So I got it and it was way better than what I make. Now I need to have it again so I can figure out how it was done! I can't describe it, but man it was ridiculous!
My husband had the Big Unit. He shared it with 3 others, but he could've easily eaten the entire dog. It was long and skinny. The toppings aren't heavy either.
The Catcher mitt dessert wasn't to die for.
Parking is a pain in that area, especially since the meters only took coins. -
Review from Denice Z.
5/25/2012
Ain't that just like a woman ......
Well we had to bring the whole family here ( 10 people) as they keep hounding me about needing to go here " just once "
We are not hot dog eaters at all ,however the big unit was a must try ,just to say they had it .
I had the Bruce Lee ( Asian salad) which was good .We also had a platter of bbq sliders, wings,and tenders .the names on the menu are more outrageous than the food ( hence the 3 stars)...but hey ,we had a great time .
The memorabilia is totally cool ,as is the atmosphere . we had a few drinks ,some laughs and a trip down Alice Cooper memory lane .
Prices are reasonable in my opinion .
i would have to say - not a bad place for some drinks ! and a good place to take your out of town friends and family , so they too, (like Alice sang ).can.."eat some more"...... .....Big Unit ! ( aptly named )
Rock on Dude's ! -
Review from S K.
Long Beach, CA
5/8/2012
First the good... Tap beer tastes good and reasonably priced.
Now the not do good.... Ordered the WMD wings and were extremely disappointed. They are made with store bought mild sauce and breaded. Ugh :(
Stick with Zips in Scottsdale. -
Review from Erick N.
San Francisco, CA
5/25/2012
Welcome to Alice's overpriced tourist trap nightmare! Food is expensive and totally tasteless. Seemed like they used generic frozen ingredients for all the dishes we ordered. The fish fry and fish tacos were the worst. Seriously, $13 for 3 skimpy pieces of fried fish? C'mon! The "Mike Myers" sandwich was just OK, but not really worth it. If you're a fan, grab a beer and check the memorabilia on the walls, but better get your grub somewhere else.
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Review from John Q.
Phoenix, AZ
The prices are fair, especially for those attending sports events downtown. The food is very good, especially for BBQ fans. We tried the macaroni and cheese, which came with bacon and chicken, and had excellent flavors. The hot links are a nice, simple, flavorful BBQ sausage appetizer. We also tried the BBQ sampler platter, which comes with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links. The ribs were the best and are probably a good item to try as a standalone dish. The drinks come in huge ~32 oz glasses, so you probably won't need refills. There are plenty of huge screen TVs located around the dining room for watching sports. There are also many rock memorabilia pieces located around the restaurant.
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Review from Kyle S.
Fullerton, CA
4/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
The fully loaded big unit is huge. If you like hot dogs you must definitely try this. Parking isn't that great though as you are right next to all of the stadiums in Phoenix and all the parking lots charge outrageous fees. Try and find street parking if you are lucky.
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Review from William B.
Tucson, AZ
3/2/2012 10 photos
My friend and I visited Cooperstown in March before a Suns game and had a blast! We sat at the bar and were surrounded by big screens with sports stuff, a cool bartender who hooked us up with happy hour Stella Artois and a platter of food, and lots of pretty waitresses wearing Alice Cooper-like makeup and covered in tattoos. It was busy but pleasant. There are tons of music-related items of Alice from vinyls to guitars and photos, as well as sports stuff everywhere.
The sampler platter included delicious pulled pork mini burgers, two potato skins (named "Pat Tillman potato skins" on the menu), buffalo chicken wings, and chicken tenders. The pulled pork was DELICIOUS and we were licking up the sauce. The tenders were great in ranch sauce. It also had a plate of crispy fries, my favorite. The chicken wings were good but not great, it wasn't fall off the bone delicious but it was not overcooked and I enjoyed it.
We got out of there with two beers apiece and the sampler platter for $36 tip included.
Great atmosphere, wonderful vibe. I will be returning here. -
Review from Benjamin S.
Phoenix, AZ
1/16/2012 1 photo
My ex is a HUGE fan of Adam Richman. Sigh, she always told me she would leave me for him given the chance, I should've taken that as a sign..... :)
Kidding, she's awesome and still a close friend.
She insisted we go eat here, and as such we had to get the "Adam Richman's Bases Loaded Big Unit" which, for those of you that haven't watched the show, consists of "a massive 22" vienna all beef hotdog, "nightmare" chili, bacon, cheese sauce, sauerkraut, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, diced onions, sweet relish and shredded cheddar cheese" and served on top of a bed of a fries (I think a pound of them).
Check out the photo I added for me and her getting down on that thing "Lady and the Tramp" style.
This place is a junk food mecca.
Don't forget to ask to have our face painted at the front! -
Review from David H.
3/27/2012
3.5 STARS. Beer was pretty good. The Sammy Hagar Burrito was tasty but not sure what kind of cheese they use - was it really real? The service was good but kind of sarcastic, edgy, I-like-you- maybe service. The space is kind of cool with a high black ceiling and walls. Lots of old people come here - cool. I would come back but not sure about being a regular.
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Review from Lisa M.
Avondale, AZ
2/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
My friend and I stopped here for a quick bite before a concert and I am so glad we did! I ordered the "Home Run" which was 4 ribs and 8 wings...it was amazing! I don't really like ribs and I scarfed all of them down and those were seriously the best wings I've ever had! Huge with lots of meat and a great buffalo sauce. Great Cole slaw as well!
I can't really comment on the atmosphere because we were seated outside, but the staff seemed really friendly. -
Review from Kenny N.
Milpitas, CA
1/5/2012
Came here to split the "Adam Richman's" Loaded Big Unit, fat 22inch sausage on a french baguette smothered in chili, jalapeno, cheese, onions, tomatoes, bacon (although mine wasn't smothered in bacon :(). with a side of THE BEST seasoned fries I've ever had. So the unit had a lot of flavors but it wasn't too hot, but it was still great and I can finally say I tried it.
Also got a side of fried zucchini which was amazing as well, the marinara sauce it came with was really wet though, but the ranch the provided was good enough for me. I probably don't need to come in again for the loaded unit, but what I saw other people ordering made my mouth water, everything looks delicious! Service was great, nothing bad about this place at all. Came when there wasn't a sports game so it wasn't crowded :). Would come back just for the seasoned fries.. mmmmmmm. -
Review from Krissy G.
Whittier, CA
3/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Awesome place! I like the memorabilia on the walls.
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Review from Bill K.
Surprise, AZ
3/15/2012
Went here really looking forward to some reasonable food and a great atmosphere. Bombed on all counts.Food was cold and tasteless even after being sent back the first time. Service was not great either with servers running all over the place but none of them actually caring about the people they were serving.
Would I go here again, not if it was the only restaurant in Phoenix. May have Alice Coopers name over the door and this all this place has to offer you couldn't even call it a low market hard rock cafe. -
Review from Phil H.
ROCK OUT WITH YOUR COCK OUT!!!
As a big heavy metal and hard rock fan I just had to make sure to hit up Alice Cooperstown on my recent visit to Phoenix. As I walked into this warehouse sized rock & sports mecca I was surely not disappointed.
This place is huge. There is an outdoor beer garden seating area on the side of the building and when you walk indoors you realize that this place is airplane hanger big. Rock and roll memorabilia is plastered everywhere here with a terriic amount of Alice Cooper posters, gold and platinum records, photos, paintings, guitars, and other stuff representing his Hall of Fame career plastered throughout. Even all the tables are covered in rock photos and images. Along side all of that is a mix of sports memorabilia spread throughout with flat screen tv's and large projection screens everywhere! Yeah, as you can imagine, they play some great rock music here, classic to current. This is the type of place that Hard Rock Cafe wishes it could be.
The menu here is pretty big with a mix of classic bar food, comfort food, and BBQ. Nice selection of beers on tap and in bottles. We ordered a mixed BBQ platter and it was actually some pretty decent BBQ! Great ribs and tasty brisket. Alas, what caught my eye was The Big Unit. Not just a regular hot dog, but 22 inches of Vienna Beef destruction loaded with chili, onions, jalapenos, sauerkraut, relish, tomatoes, cheese sauce, shredded cheddar, and bacon, along with a bunch of crispy fries. Oh Yeah! This is the dog that Adam Richman devoured on Man vs Food! They ring a big bell whenever this is ordered. I saw a few people give up on it and take half home in a box. Not me. Now I was going to join that fat ass and do some damage here myself!
Yup, I ate that whole damn thing! Honesty, it was pretty tasty and was not too hard to finish. Just had to pace myself. Drinking a huge cup of diet Coke while doing this was not too smart as my gut felt like it was going to explode! Still, I got the whole thing down my throat bit by bit and swallowed it whole. Heh-heh-heh! I sat there in euphoric bliss of my accomplishment. Boy, did I feel like a fat slob.
On the way out we had to look around the souvenier area and picked up a few things. Had a great time here and the food was pretty good. Nice waitress and all of them here wear Alice Cooper-like eye makeup while working which adds to the fun. Menu items are fairly priced too. This part of town is empty unless a game is going on and there is a parking garage across the street, along with metered spots on the streets but after 8PM they are free. Lots of available parking.
MAN vs FOOD AIN'T GOT NOTHING ON ME!!! -
Review from Adriana B.
Phoenix, AZ
12/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had been to Cooperstown before and thought the food was "ok". I had ordered a pulled pork sandwich that was way too big and costs way too much. I didn't think I'd be back. However, I was babysitting my friends nephews this weekend and we both though it would be a hoot to tell the 5 year old we are going to grab a hot dog.
He is a picky eater so we didn't feed him lunch and when he said he was hungry we headed on over to Cooperstown.
We ordered our sodas and the 5 year old drank his in about 2 minutes. When we asked him if he wanted a hot dog he decided against it...bummer! So we ordered him a couple of sliders and the other nephew got the Mike Myers.
Me and my friend ordered the hot dog just to see what the 5 year old thought.
Anyway, along comes the food. The 5 year old said "What the heck is that? That's a really big hot dog!". And that was that.
The other nephew, age 12, got his Mike Myers and took about one bite out of it. He didn't like it much and I don't really blame him. I examined the sandwich only to find that the BBQ sauce on it was all dried up on the meat. The grilled pork loin appeared to be the only fresh meat on the sandwich. Ah well, 14 dollar sandwich down the drain.
The 5 year old took a tiny bite out of his dry hamburger slider and ate a couple of fries. The fries were just like Burger King fries...not so yummy.
Me and my friend started eating the hot dog which had shredded cheese, bacon and pickles. Each side is a dollar, by t he way. Anyway....it tasted good for the first few bites but after that I was overwhelmed by the saltiness of the hot dog. Way too salty.
50 dollars later I walked out with 3 take home containers and 4 people that were still hungry because they couldn't eat the food.
On to the ambiance; they sat us very close to the entrance/exit to the kitchen which is also near the bar. They had 4 TV's going and the music was blaring. We couldn't even hear each other talking. I don't know why they had to have the music so loud...it was just annoying.
Oh, and I had to pay 5 bucks to park since there was something going on downtown....what a pain.
I really think I am going to steer clear of this tourist trap from here on in. If you want some really good BBQ, head to Bobby Q's up north. -
Review from Alan C.
Kirkland, WA
3/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
A classic old brick building, within a stone's throw of the basketball game, and a home run away from Chase Field. Filled with rock memorabilia, sports memorabilia, HD TVs and five giant projection screens! Top this off with giant portions of good old fashioned man food. Parking, albeit pay, in the back.
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Review from Carina M.
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
When we lived in AZ, my biggest regret was not coming here. I've always wanted to try it.
Doing our road tripping this week, I was able to.
Parking was easy for a weekday...we went in - through the wrong door. Oops. The server who was stocking things seemed surprised, but rolled with it. She said we could sit anywhere we wanted (we were a party of three). We chose a table for 6 so we could spread out a little and not be so squished. She immediately snapped, "Not that - it's for 6 people." I almost said, "Then don't tell us we can sit wherever we want..." I refrained. That surly girl nearly spoiled it, but luckily our server saved the day.
I saw the hot dog...you know, the 22 inch insane monster on the menu. I split it with my friend. We didn't even finish it. It was delicious, if a bit salty. I knew it was a salt overload because in under an hour my fingers were swollen. :( Oh salt, why must I love you yet be so affected by you?
We didn't finish it, but definitely enjoyed it. If I get this again when in town, I'll get it plain and still split it with a friend. -
Review from kristen b.
Glendale, AZ
12/12/2011
The ambiance is great! I loved looking at all of the cool old school rock memorabilia! I even bought an Alice Cooperstown t-shirt for a Christmas present. They have hats, tank tops and t-shirts - great for any rock fan!
The food is great - you can expect the typical bar fare, but try to BBQ! They smoke everything in house and the bbq sauce is awesome!
They have a few menu items good for a "diet" but that's not why you come to Cooperstown! Enjoy the fries and the 16 inch hot dog - get it bases loaded for the full shabang!
Go to Cooperstown before a baseball game and you'll be amazed with the fun, vibrant crowd.
OH - and drink specials every day. I'm in! -
Review from David C.
Las Vegas, NV
A group of us went to try the "Big unit" 22" hot dog. I have to say that it was delicious and more than plenty for one person. Yes, this is the hot dog that was on the food channel. I ordered the fried zucchini's and loved them. Wings, were amazing and finger licking good. The beer selection was adequate, I would love to come again.
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Review from Daniel K.
12/26/2011 3 photos
To borrow a sports theme, the food at this place is hit-or-miss.
I got the BBQ Sampler, and while the sausage was awesome and had a nice snap, the brisket was absolutely horrible (chewy/rubbery and only took a couple bites). Smoked turkey, ribs and pulled pork were above-average, as was the sauce. It also included a unique, tasty slaw (had sundried tomatoes and feta cheese) and "Nightmare Chili," which more resembled Brunswick Stew (had a smokey flavor and pulled pork).
To reinforce the whole "inconsistency" theme, one person in my party got the meatloaf and scarfed it down, but didn't eat the onion rings. Another loved their sandwich, but hated the slaw. And my wife liked her slaw, but didn't even eat half her veggie wrap.
Still, in the end, it was great to experience the place and memorabilia and stuff as seen in "Man vs. Food." Service was awesome, prices were fair and I'd give them 3.5 stars overall (but probably a tad more toward 4 than 3). -
Review from Kim K.
El Paso, TX
4/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was really disappointed at my experience here. It looks nice enough, kind of like a Hard Rock Cafe. The wait staff were dressed comfortably, even if they have to wear eyeliner stuff under their eyes. They were very nice. That's about it for the good stuff. When someone orders the Big Unit (made famous by Man vs Food), a super annoying bell goes off and all the wait staff stop what they're doing and yell "BIG UNIT!" That got old after the third one. I definitely couldn't work there. The big disappointment, though, was the food. I got the BBQ sampler thing and my husband got nachos. The tortillas were soggy and when you picked one up, everything slid off it so all you got was soggy wet chips and no toppings. Even when you scooped it up with a fork or whatever, the toppings didn't taste very good. As for mine-it all tasted like (and had the texture of) stuff that had been cooked in a boil-in-the-bag meal. The sauce was SUPER sweet, and none of the meat had the slightest flavor or appearance of having been even wafted through smoke. All I really ate were the fries, and they were the battered kind, which are gross. All in all I was super, SUPER disappointed and won't be back OR recommend this place to others.
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Review from Danny H.
Fairburn, GA
11/17/2011
When I found out that this place actually existed, it was inevitable that I had to go if I ever made it out to Phoenix. Alice Cooper + play off of baseball terminology = I must go. And whenever I think about Alice Cooper, I always think about the diatribe he went on about Milwaukee in Wayne's World, making me wonder why this place isn't in Milwaukee instead.
Anyway, being a Sunday in November with the Cardinals on the road, Downtown Phoenix was more or less deserted. That being said, I didn't complain at the fact that I had my veritable pick of free parking on the street anywhere near the restaurant that day.
I was actually confused. The Cardinals were on the east coast on this particular day, and I imagine a sports bar like Cooperstown should be a little busier for a Cardinals game, but it really wasn't. The place is big, spacious, with tons of big screen televisions showing a myriad of "early" NFL games, and the place was pretty low-populated throughout the entire time I was there. I guess MST/PST people work on a different clock when it comes to football, because the place started filling up at around 2 pm, regardless if it were after the Cardinals had vanquished the gross Eagles.
No matter, Cooperstown was a good experience for me. Firstly, my waitress, Alisha was a total cutie, and I totally dig chicks in sports jerseys AND face paint, and I'd totally fantasize about asking her out if I lived in Arizona. The food was a little better than what I'd have expected from a sports bar; the variety was a tad on the expansive side, but I'm glad that my BBQ plate didn't have anything that was butchered and horrible. But the suds flowed well and I was able to enjoy several football games simultaneously. Multiple times, I wondered why it was so sparsely populated for a football afternoon, but I suppose that could be a little bit of a culture clash from the east coaster like me coming from a football crazed area like Atlanta.
Overall: Free Sunday parking, no wait, cute waitress, above average food, lots of beer, tons of football to watch and enjoy. Would consider coming back when my baseball travels bring me back out to Phoenix for a Dbacks game or more Fall League. I want people to ring the bell and scream BIG UNIT for when I tackle that giant hot dog. -
Review from Erick B.
Glendale, AZ
2/27/2012
This is a great place to enjoy some food and or drinks before or after an event at the Arena. The prices are very reasonable and soft drinks come in a huge glass. Therefore, you may not even need a refill!
It's always been quiet when I have been there but the only drawback is they close I believe like 10 or 11pm. -
Review from Peter T.
Gilbert, AZ
9/3/2011
Okay. First the good, then the outstanding.
The good is that if you arrive a few hours ahead of the event, the seating is fast, the food prompt and tasty, and the decor decently interesting.
Now, my personal experience with server "Alex". I refused to order a "Tom Brady" Burger. I asked for a Mark Sanchez without explanation. He looked at me oddly. I explained that I could not in good conscience endorse anything with Tom Brady's name on it.
I got my burger. Yum. Then my wife and I split a desert. Funnel cake sticks with ice cream. Double yum.
The best thing is that when the check came, Alex had crossed out the receipt entry of "Brady Burger" and replaced it with "Mark".....too funny. It was just a little thing, but boy did it light up our day.
Thanks Alex. Thanks Cooperstown.
Too fun. -
Review from C J D.
Phoenix, AZ
2/18/2012
A good sports bar. Slightly above average in food, drink, prices and atmosphere. Not a place a go out of my way for, but always willing to go if that is where we end up.
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Review from Brenda B.
Phoenix, AZ
2/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Interesting place to go look at memorabilia from Alice Cooper, nice outdoor seating area, and plenty of big screens to watch, place is very popular, so during any downtown events, get there EARLY if you want to eat....Food has been average, not bad but not exceptional either, I just happen to be an Alice Cooper fan from WAYYYY back.
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Review from Dan H.
Glendale, AZ
7/28/2011
Now this is what I am talking about! Great atmosphere, interesting staff and good food. This is the type of place that the Hard Rock forgot it should be.
Just a few minutes walk from Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, A.C. is a great pre or post game stop. Plenty of seating both indoor and out makes this restaurant manageable even during high traffic. Staff is courteous and knowledgeable (even with the required eye makeup). The staff was quick, attentive and appropriately chatty. Many will share stories of Alice himself and all actually seem happy to be there. Plenty of fantastic memorabilia adorns the walls from Alice's career and industry buddies so that even if there is a wait to be seated, you can kill the time by ogling your surroundings.
The food is above average with solid wings and bbq selections mostly named after music or sports stars. However, the real attraction is The Big Unit a 22 inch 1 pound hot dog personification of the former Diamondback pitching great (and A.C. partner) Randy Johnson. Yes, that's right, a 22 inch hot dog on its own baguette. This thing is so impressive that bell tolls and the staff shouts its name every time one leaves the kitchen. You can get yours naked or piled with everything they've got in the back from jalapenos and bacon to chili and cheese whiz. Definitely worth the trip just to see one of these monsters emerge from the back.
What could easily have been a run of the mill celebrity owned restaurant tourist trap is actually a fun, lively and must see staple of downtown Phoenix. -
Review from Mike E.
Phoenix, AZ
7/18/2011
Alice Cooperstown is owned by rocker Alice Cooper and is a pretty unique sports bar in downtown Phoenix. Cooperstown was also featured on Man vs. Food.
The most unique item and the biggest draw on the menu is the "Big Unit" hot dog. This is by far the biggest hot dog that I've ever seen and the reason that I went to Cooperstown.
The Big Unit is a 1 pound, 22 inch long Vienna hot dog, on a baguette roll. You can choose any combination of 9 toppings for the Unit.
I went with cheese sauce, jalapenos, bacon, and tomato. The dog had a good taste to it and the bread was fresh. I loved the cheese sauce and bacon, but would probably go without the jalapenos next time. Surprisingly I was able to finish the entire dog, but had to really force the last four or five bites down. I've never felt fuller in my life.
Unique restaurant and menu along with good food gives Cooperstown 4 stars.Listed in: Best Hot Dog in the United…
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Review from Walt P.
Glendale, AZ
1/24/2012
We eat here periodically, mainly because I am a HUGE Alice Cooper fan, but also because we saw it on "Man vs Food."
I have enjoyed everything I have eaten here! I have been here for dinner & lunch, and the place is always jumping busy, but the service is excellent and the food even better. I have yet to try the Big Unit, but am only biding my time... -
Review from Amy S.
Phoenix, AZ
8/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
$4 awesome bloody marys on weekends! And $4 bud drafts too. Tons of food, so do your health a favor and split a meal with someone else.
Cooper donates a lot back to our community. A friend of mine from college received a scholarship to Grand Canyon University funded by Alice Cooper. Support local! :) -
Review from Cristina C.
Hemet, CA
1/16/2012
Finally we went after being in AZ for 3 yrs, and seeing it on Man vs. Food. Its not all what it cracks up to be.
If you ever went to Dick's Last Resort in downtown San Diego, that's what the outside looks like. Good luck trying to find parking, its on the street and you have to pay. It close to the baseball stadium too.
The inside is nice. It had Alice Coopers albums, guitars and pictures. You can buy apparel, cups and more at the counter. Very loud. You have a good wait to be seated, there is no where to sit and wait. The restrooms are not clean. I know they're busy but they're neglected just like the tables.
SERVICE IS BAD. We had Lady GaGa sausage links for appetizers. It was good, but not for the price. It tastes like Hillshire farms links. We got The Big Unit, loaded, but half without jalepeno and relish cause of the kids. Do you know that everytime the server comes out with one they ring a bell and say "The Big Unit" VERY loudly and everyone says it too. After a while it gets annoying. When the server gave us our food, it was wrong and didn't look like the picture on the menu or what Man vs Food and were was the fries? You get more at McDonald's! We told her what we ordered she insisted that is what we ordered and showed us the ticket she wrote. She said that she would have to charge us for another one. She took it back with an attitude. I had a fit because it wasn't worth the money you have to pay! It took us forever to get the next one and it was cold! AND no fries. We asked why them no fries? ( We got them after we got the check.) Talked to a "manager" and they took care of the problem but it still wasn't right. We still had to pay for it. We tried to make the best of it... So, we had sausage links and a big hot dog, no fries, over priced drinks and a worst time.
I think once was enough and won't go back. Unless we win or be given a gift card. -
Review from Dave H.
Tolleson, AZ
6/5/2011
We stopped here before a D-Backs game on a Saturday afternoon. We liked the idea of the baseball theme before a game and the dual reference of Alices last name and the home of baseball's hall of fame was not lost on us. All around you are the double references of rock and sport. On the wall are signed guitars, in the lobby is a basketball floor and actual backboard from the Suns. Large and spacious with many places to eat. Brick warehouse feel.
Our server was friendly and attentive. All the servers sport a small version alices trademark "black tear" eyes. I ordered a Kurt Warner Reuben ($9.99) and my wife ordered the BBQ platter sampler ($13.99). The menu has lots of fun names for it's fare.
Our food arrived in what seemed to be 2 minutes. The fastest I've ever experienced. This is a jeans and beer place. Your food will come in a basket lined with paper -- diner style. My sandwich was piled high with tender corned beef and toasted to perfection. The fries were crispy and hot. The slaw was crispy and fresh. The BBQ platter was delish and will definitely take a couple days to eat. Washed it all down with a draft Blue Moon. Often, celebrity-themed restarants have much to be desired on the food front -- overpriced for what you get -- but we were pleasantly surprised.
Once in a while the classic rock music background is punctuated by a ringing school bell and everyone shouts "The Big Unit!" which signals that someone has ordered the signature monster hot dog as featured on Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel.
Overall a fun good time. Good place to bring visitors. We were here on a Saturday afternoon but I'll bet this place rocks at night on the big outdoor patio. -
Review from Keith P.
Springfield, TN
10/29/2011
Unless you are looking for drinks, save your money. Area was rundown, shop area had empty shelves and limited selection of sizes, and the fun was average.
Decent for drinks or watching sports but don't make a mecca for this place. The big unit I had was below average. Bun was hard. Hot dog was flavorless and chilli was bland. -
Review from Matt B.
Chandler, AZ
1/31/2012
Stopped by for lunch the other day and had the pastrami, which was very good. I was a little freaked out by the waitresses makeup at first, but she was very nice and I enjoyed my lunch. I definitely would go back to try something else on the menu.
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Review from Andrew C.
4/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm starting to lose faith in anything the Food Network features...
Alice Cooperstown (or just "Cooperstown" to the locals) is dangerously close to the many stadiums in downtown Phoenix. We came during a lightning storm on a no-game night and yet, parking was still garbage. The meters go till 8pm. Park in back and you might get towed. Yay.
The big draw to Cooperstown is apparently "The Big Unit," a 22 inch hot dog that can come as loaded with extras as you like. Our server told us a nine year old kid killed one off himself a few days earlier. That's pretty incredible. Even more so after you've seen one brought out to a table. Oh, and the entire staff yells, "BIG U-NIT!" and rings a bell when this happens. Kinda like G-Unit! But... Bigger...
As for decor, it's a very weird mix of Hard Rock Cafe, Sports Bar and skuzzy dive bar bathrooms. Didn't Alice Cooper bite the heads off chickens during his live performances? Did that turn out to be a rumor? Either way, someone who might be thought to do such acts surely couldn't put a consistent theme into a restaurant.
Super nice servers and surprisingly good food for the type of establishment but overall... I wouldn't make this a destination for anything more than pre-gaming before a nearby sports event or concert. And even then...Listed in: Arid-zona.
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Review from Erin A.
For something highly publicized on Man vs. Food and on the Travel Channel, I expected more from this restaurant.
For starters, I expected the hot dog to be monstrous. Don't get me wrong, it was large, and not eatable by 1 person, but the taste was just average. We got "The Unit" w/ everything on it for $18.99 -- but in reality, that dog should've cost $5 if you put it together at home. Price-wise, it was decent splitting it with 3 people, about $7 a person. On the flip side, they have good customer service and great tasting fries! My party should've got other entrees and starters. -
Review from Monica O.
6/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Friend asked me if I wanted to go out and I said heck ya, he said what about downtown Phoenix tonight, I asked him what does he have in mind, he being a rock n roll kinda guy said Copperstown! My 1st thought,,ooohhh yummy getting BBQ!!!! Everyone from the valley knows Copperstown gets down on BBQ, regardless if you're a rock n rock fan or not. So I said let's roll!!
One of the things that Copperstown boast is that it's a one-of-a-kind sports bar, when we walked in I 1st thought eh Hard Rock Café feeling,,,the guitars on the wall, other rock banks & Alice's memorabilia on the walls and a store for those would like to buy Copperstown related items (sounds like Hard Rock right?). So that one of the kind feeling was lost on me but he does also have sport related memorabilia hanging on the walls as well and I have to say I was digging the blue glass behind the bar.
All the staff has the "Alice Eyes" which I though was kinda cool, our waiter was very nice and friendly, when we got to Copperstown I checked in on Facebook and got 10% off our bill, which I thought was pretty cool too.
The menu items are named after people, and I did catch a glance of the "Big Unit" hot dog, yes it is 22 inches, if I was with a bigger party I wouldn't mind trying it, it looks loaded with everything and its 18 bucks, but if you split that between 3 or 4, that's really not bad,,,unless you're the type that can eat the entire dog, Im a Man Vs Food fan and I know Adam had his turn with the Big Unit,,,but anyways back to my trip to Coopertowns.
So after scanning the menu, I was ready to try one of the bbq sandwiches, because it said messy but good , and I'm all about a messy bbq. I ordered the Gonzo's BBQ Beef which is beef brisket that had been slow smoked all day then shredded & tossed with bbq sauce and the sides were the nightmare chili and fries. I noticed they had drink specials so I ordered a drink or 2 lol.
When I ordered I asked the waiter if the chili was spicy hot, he said yes, because something called nightmare chili gotta hurt right?? And I'm a fan of heat, so bring it on! Well sorry to disappoint yall, it hot at all, and maybe the name nightmare is from one of Alice's song and not for the heat it could have had, it but it was very favorable with a smoky taste to it, I wasn't let down by the absence of heat because I did enjoy the chili, in fact I wish I had more of it. Ok now the fries, I wasn't too keen on the fries they were deep fried and like had been dipped in batter or something because it had little nuggets on them, but cover them in bbq sauce and it's all ok, but I'll try the slaw next time.
The sandwich which I had been yearning for since ordering it came and I removed the top bun and expected to see a saucy meat mess and was let down I saw shredded beef and little sauce,,,,how is this messy? But the beef tasted so dang good; I just asked the waiter for more bbq sauce and got messy! Over all my experience at Cooperstown was enjoyable, was watching the NBA playoffs on all the screens except 2 screens had the Diamondback game on, the staff was friendly and fun and that right their makes a place Great! I do plan on going back and getting some more BBQ 4sure!Listed in: Point me the way!, Spirits, the drinking kind
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Review from Jessica s.
Mesa, AZ
5/9/2011
So the b/f has been buggin for awhile to check this out place and even though i was not really in the mood for "bar food " i gave in. Inside is decorated pretty cool. The menu is creative in the naming and they do have a nice selection, but nothing really i HAD to have, ya know one of those kinds of menus.
i will say service was good, and they are very cool about substitution and making your order the way you wish to make you happy. I tried the chicken wrap and it came with my choice of two side.. had the fries and mandarin oranges. the lover had some wings and he said they were pretty good.
Nice beer selection, i had the seasonal and loved it.
I think this is a spot you should check out at least just once if you're in the area. Could be a good spot for after work drinks when you're just in the mood for a few drinks and something to snack on... not necessarily dinner. -
Review from Ryan J.
2/12/2011
It's like they fitted an ESPN sportszone with big hair, spandex, and attitude. Average food but it can slip because, hey...it's Alice Cooper.
Beware of the big unit. Seriously.Listed in: Ode to weiners...hot dogs that…
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Review from Luke T.
3/23/2011
Giant sports bars, with lots of seating, lots of TV's, rock and roll memorabilia around, and HUGE PORTIONS OF FOOD!
First time in Arizona, to visit family, friends. I had seen this show from the Man Vs Food Show... it was epic. such a blast, the food was great, I split the BIG UNIT with two other people, it was really delicious and the toppings were awesome. I think I could take one by myself (maybe next time). I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes to eat, drink, and be in a loud environment.
I forgot to mention, Help the homeless guy outside of this place, he was super nice and helped us out of getting a parking ticket, so we got the guy his own BIG UNIT, and he was STOKED!!!
