Cooper's Cave Ale Company

My wife and I were in Glens Falls for the day and saw so many great reviews for Cooper's Cave and just had to check it out. It's the top rated spot on trip advisor- I thought there was no way it was worth the hype.

We got there right when it opened and the place was almost full within 20 minutes. Service was quick and kind. Food was pretty delicious. Very standard American- nothing too crazy but definitely hits the spot. Loved the cave facade at the entrance!

5 stars for the summer walk up ice cream window facing the warren county bikeway with extensive flavors and dairy free options!

4 stars for the year round patio seating, heated in the cold months!! (The Indoor ambience is tight quarters and less pleasant)

3.5/4 stars for the food: They have a wide variety of pub fare for everyone served hot and fresh at a great price.

0 stars for their beer. We have tried many different ones over the years due to a really great location with family friendly food, we keep coming back and hoping they'll do something about the terrible beer but it never gets better despite calling themselves a brewing company. I do not know anyone that can stomach their beers. They always have a chemical taste like some sort of cleaning solution mixed with mildew. If CCAC rebranded themselves as the Bikeway Eatery and focused on their good food, cocktails, sodas and ice cream this place could be a real gem.

Service was fast and attentive, place was clean with a good atmosphere. However, the chicken salad wrap was mostly lettuce with a thin film of salad, didn't look remotely like the photo on the website. And the house chips were overcooked. I've had better meals here in the past, this one was very disappointing.

I had to "cave" in for my niece and she gets what she wants. Haha

I made reservations for my nieces 6th birthday. She specifically asked to come here bc she loved the soda flights. We had a party of 8. The service was great! However I was a little upset about the food. I ordered the Buffalo chicken soup which I love and it's extremely diff from the last time I visit and it was not good at all. But the cheese curds were awesome. Wasn't a fan of the boneless chicken wings (garlic parm) bc they were all butter. But again the service was great and the ambiance was great as well. We'll be back of course but just was slightly disappointed.

The seating is way too close and uncomfortable. Take away 5 tables and spread the rest out so patrons aren't on top of each other. Pricey. $ 13+ for an adult grilled cheese should be an awesome grilled cheese imo. At least melted gooey cheese. And the added tomato I asked for was tomato ends and slivers. Won't be back. Waitress was nice enough, and a great server.

After seeing the long lines at the Shirt Factory's food truck event, my very hungry (and therefore cranky) husband needed instant gratification. So, I suggested Cooper's Cave Ale Company only a few blocks away.

The place was very busy. Good news, as a friend and I had attempted to dine here during the height of the pandemic and found it closed like most Glens Falls dining establishments. The hostess refused to seat the two of us at an open table that could seat four, and our only option was a high top. I dislike high tops immensely and she attempted to put us right next to the noisy kitchen whose opening and closing door would have been a constant irritation. Finally, we were seated at a high top at the far end of the restaurant near a very large table of rather loud diners. Oh well.

The menu offers a wide variety of typical tavern food such as burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads and Italian entrées at reasonable prices. My Cosmopolitan (Tito's, as requested) was good ($10). Ditto my husband's local craft beers ($5 each). Their drink prices are a very good value and competitive for the area.

We started with Calamari which was presented with a horseradish sauce (option, marinara was also available) - a nice touch. This appetizer was a perfectly-sized portion of tender squid. The Eggplant Parmesan I ordered consisted of two small slices of fried eggplant with a hint of tomato sauce and a dusting of shredded cheese. A very generous portion of linguini accompanied the dish. My husband enjoyed his Taco Salad.

Our server, Jasmine (?), was brand new. She was pleasant, helpful, and did a fine job. As did the other gal who worked with her (did not get her name).

The main problem I have with this place is their credit card policy. When we got our bill and I presented my VISA for payment, I was advised that there would be a 3.5% service charge. What? When I questioned it, I was told that it's a state of New York policy. Uh, no it isn't. It's bad business as many people use their credit cards to pay at restaurants. We were caught unawares, and didn't have cash on us so we had no choice but to it suck up. It really ticked me off and I dropped my star rating because of this situation.

So here's the final analogy:
Service: 4 stars
Food: 3 stars
Credit Card Policy: 0 stars

Food was delicious although I forgot to take pics! Our waitress couldn't be nicer or more attentive. The ambiance is warm & welcoming & very clean. Make sure to leave room for the homemade ice dessert, don't miss their sodas either despite being an Ale company. They do everything outstanding!

We stopped in for a quick drink (or two) on our way to dinner. The beer selection was outstanding! I had a Black IPA that was dark and hoppy and good. We were also given some small samples of other beers they had on tap. They also have a store where you can purchase bottles, growlers or kegs! The brewpub has a extensive menu and there is an outside window to order homemade ice cream if you decide on more than beer. But if I lived closer, I would join their "Mug Club":::

Enjoyed lunch with a friend at Cooper's Cave; very nicely decorated and invitingly inside. Staff greeted us promptly and we're attentive.
Menu has many options and selected were a Rubin, pub burger and club sandwich all with fries.
Food was served well plated and good amounts. Each was prepared nicely and the burger cooked as ordered.
Great place to grab lunch or dinner.
Definite "we'll be back" eatery.

Beer and food is always spot on at Cooper Cave. Can get busy and kitchen lags but you can always have another beer while you wait!