The Chicken Coop – American
The air is thick with the savory scent of golden-fried comfort at this spirited local haunt, where rustic charm meets the high-energy buzz of a neighborhood gathering spot. Platter after platter of crispy, hand-breaded tenders and savory gizzards emerge from the kitchen alongside towering heaps of loaded nachos and molten cheese-filled starters, all designed for sharing and indulgence. Whether diving into a basket of zesty buffalo chips or savoring the crunch of house-made poppers, guests find a soulful sanctuary where every bite celebrates the simple, satisfying joy of well-crafted pub fare.
5906, Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 +15153628168 https://westdesmoines.chickencoopurbandale.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, renal, tlc, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starting Line
- Chicken Feeder - $17: Combination of 5 wings smothered with your choice of wing sauce, mozzarella sticks, buffalo chips, and onion rings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coop Balls - $16: Jalapeño, pepper jack cheese, and chicken breast wrapped in bacon, fried and served with home-made ranch dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $12: Four premium chicken tenders, add any wing sauce either tossed or on the side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gizzards - $13: Golden breaded gizzards served with your choice of any wing sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $13: Six Idaho potato halves smothered with cheddar jack cheese and bacon crumbles, served with sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chips - $11: A basket of fried spicy chips and ranch dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Sticks - $13: Coated with a golden beer batter and fried crisp, served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poppers - $14: Lightly breaded cream cheese-filled jalapeño peppers, deep-fried to a crisp golden brown. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Nachos - $17: Seasoned waffle fries topped with taco meat, shredded lettuce, black beans, nacho cheese sauce, pico, sour cream and guacamole. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Coop Nachos - $16: Corn tortilla chips with taco meat, pulled pork, diced steak or diced chicken, black beans, shredded lettuce, nacho cheese sauce, pico, sour cream and guacamole. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Coop Quesadilla - $16: Lightly grilled flour tortilla stuffed with three cheese served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa. Choice of beef, chicken, or Graziano sausage. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hall Of Fame Wings
- Bone-In Wings (10 Pieces) - $18: Pick 1 flavor. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-In Wings (20 Pieces) - $35: Pick 2 flavors. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings (Half Size) - $14: Pick one flavor. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings (Full Size) - $25: Pick up to 2 flavors. Available at: dinner, lunch
Home Run Burgers
- Hamburger - $15: Juicy beef patty served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $17: Juicy beef patty with sauteed onions, white American and cheddar blend on grilled marble rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Farmer - $17: Half-pound patty covered with a fried egg and topped with two strips of crispy bacon and American cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Middle Child - $17: Smothered in buffalo sauce, pepperoni slices, onion tanglers and pepper jack cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totally Jack Burger - $17: Topped with signature Jack Daniels sauce, smothered in sauteed mushrooms and topped with pepper jack cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anders Burger - $17: Juicy burger patty, two bacon slices, American cheese, onion strings and special sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Salad - $15.5: Grilled or crunchy chicken breast with wing flavor, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tortilla strips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $17: Lettuce, taco meat or diced chicken, tomatoes, black olives, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo in a crisp tortilla bowl. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak Salad - $18: Grilled steak, cheddar, pepper jack, Monterrey Jack cheeses, pico, and fried tortilla strips on lettuce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Build Your Own Pizza (10") - $15: Customize with up to three toppings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Pizza (16") - $21: Customize with up to three toppings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwich Board
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - $17: Hand-breaded chicken thigh dipped in cayenne pepper oil, honey drizzle, brioche bun, pickles. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sandwich - $17: Roasted turkey and ham, double-decker style on Texas toast with lettuce, tomato, bacon and American cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $17: Hand-breaded chicken breast smothered in buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iowa Pork Tenderloin - $17: Hand-breaded and lightly seasoned, deep-fried, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a brioche bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib French Dip - $17: Premium prime rib, sliced and covered with American cheese on a hoagie bun with au jus. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Graziano Grinder - $17: Graziano sausage with marinara sauce, red bell peppers, onions and provolone cheese on a hoagie bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Event
- Baby-Back Ribs (Half Rack) - $22: Slow-roasted, tender baby back pork ribs finished on the grill with savory BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Graziano Pasta - $22: Penne pasta with Graziano sausage, mushrooms, and red bell peppers in parmesan garlic and marinara sauces. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Penne Alfredo - $20: Grilled chicken tossed with penne pasta in home-made parmesan garlic alfredo sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye - $30: 12-ounce black Angus ribeye steak seared to specifications. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Cinnamon Donuts - $7: Fresh donuts rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cookie Monster - $10: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Rootbeer, Lemonade.
- White Claw - $5: Mango, Raspberry, Black Cherry, Watermelon, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lime.
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