Coopers Tavern – American
Coopers Tavern invites guests into a lively, convivial space where the comforting hum of conversation mingles with the irresistible aroma of golden-fried delicacies and simmering stews. Diners gather over overflowing plates of squeaky cheese curds and warm, salt-dusted pretzels dipped in rich beer cheese, or find solace in soulful bowls of sweet potato chili and seasonal soups. It is a spirited neighborhood destination where elevated comfort food meets a warm atmosphere, perfect for sharing a rustic charcuterie board or a steaming pile of poutine among friends.
20, West Mifflin Street +16082561600 https://thecooperstavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Coopers Tavern
Dairy-Free at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Frites, Soup Du Jour and Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shaved Beet & Carrot Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Sweet Corn Caesar and Belgian Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup Du Jour, Coopers Old Fashioned and Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Frites, Hummus Plate and Coopers Curds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Poutine and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Coopers Tavern
Coopers Tavern in Madison has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coopers Old Fashioned and Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Coopers Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Potato Chili | 37 g | 32.4 g |
| Coopers Old Fashioned | 89.9 g | 28.1 g |
| Sweet Corn Caesar | 52 g | 27.3 g |
| Sesame Ginger Grain Bowl | 120.6 g | 26.1 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Fish and Chips (2 Pieces) | 30.9 g | 22.8 g |
| Fish and Chips (3 Pieces) | 30.9 g | 22.8 g |
| Shaved Beet & Carrot Salad | 113 g | 20.2 g |
| Bangers & Mash | 9.1 g | 16.8 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Callebaut Chocolate Torte | 82.1 g | 12.4 g |
| Poutine | 0.2 g | 12.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Coopers Curds - $10: PBR-battered Ellsworth white cheddar cheese curds with house-made ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Cheese Pretzel - $9: Traditional Bavarian pretzel with choice of Belgian beer cheese or Guinness stout mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plate - $15: House-made hummus topped with basil olive oil, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, with carrots, cucumbers, marinated olives, and toasted pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie - $23: Chef selection of assorted meats and cheeses, pickled vegetables, seasonal fruit, candied walnuts, and toasted crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $17: Two 3 oz crab cakes, citrus scallion arugula salad, and house-made cilantro lime remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Belgian Frites - $7: Hand-cut, twice-fried; a pint of frites with a shot of malt-vinegar aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poutine - $11: Belgian frites, melted Ellsworth white cheddar cheese curds, peppercorn gravy, and fresh scallions Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Sweet Potato Chili - $8: Roasted sweet potatoes, chipotle peppers, black beans, spices, Wisconsin smoked cheddar, sour cream, and scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harvest Soup - $7: Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with blue cheese crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Du Jour - $7: Chef's daily special served with rustic baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Bowls
- Shaved Beet & Carrot Salad - $15: Mixed greens, shaved carrots, poached red beets, mandarin oranges, watermelon radish, sliced almond, citrus scallion vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amy's Salad - $14: Spinach, brandied cranberries, candied walnuts, apple slaw, crumbled goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Caesar - $15: Romaine, sweet corn and red pepper salsa, avocado, hard-boiled egg, parmesan, croutons, poblano-caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Ginger Grain Bowl - $16: Farro, black rice, teriyaki marinated tofu, arugula, snap peas, radish, red pepper, avocado, sesame ginger dressing, pickled daikon, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Bangers & Mash - $19: 2 Irish sausages, thyme and shallot mashed potatoes, confit rainbow carrots, peas, Guinness onion gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Mac - $17: Smoked cheddar mac and cheese, house-cured crispy pork belly, herb bread crumbs, scallions, buttermilk blue cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Curry - $16: Seasonal Irish pub style vegetable curry over jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork Belly - $25: Crispy pork belly, parsnip puree, lemon and thyme scalloped potatoes, sautéed arugula and spinach, fried parsnips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta - $26: Linguini with shrimp, mussels, manila clams, salmon, spinach, white wine Parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $25: Italian crusted wild-caught salmon, sautéed broccolini, Parmesan cream couscous Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips (2 Pieces) - $18: PBR-battered Icelandic haddock, Belgian frites, slaw, anchovy tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips (3 Pieces) - $22: PBR-battered Icelandic haddock, Belgian frites, slaw, anchovy tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Guinness Draft - $9: Irish Dry Stout (NITRO) - 4.2%
- Coopers Old Fashioned - $10: Korbel brandy, angostura bitters, brown sugar, orange, cherry, press Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Fountain Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Unsweetened Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Just Coffee Co-Op - $3: Fairtrade, organic coffee roasted in Madison Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Callebaut Chocolate Torte - $8: Brown sugar and walnut crust, whipped cream, fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake - $9: House-made seasonal preparation Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $8: House-made seasonal preparation Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Coopers Tavern
- Is Coopers Tavern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Coopers Tavern has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Frites, Soup Du Jour and Vegetable Curry.
- What can I eat at Coopers Tavern on a dairy-free diet?
- Belgian Frites, Soup Du Jour and Vegetable Curry carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Coopers Tavern have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Soup Du Jour and Coopers Old Fashioned.
- Is Coopers Tavern gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Coopers Tavern?
- Sweet Potato Chili, at roughly 32.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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