This place was recommended by someone we met late the previous night at The Spotted Cat, as the place to go for a great and authentic Cajun meal. The next morning, shortly after 11, we headed out there, being a little skeptical — as the place looked like a dive bar from the outside.
Inside, it was dark, the center of the room was dominated by the bar, and some 80s movie was on TV. So far, so dive-bar.
We ordered the Coop’s Taste Plate to share — containing a bit of everything: a cup of Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Cajun Fried Chicken, Red Beans & Rice with Sausage, and Rabbit & Sausage Jambalaya.
It arrived in 15 mins, and we went about tasting and discovering. Everything was good — lots of strong flavors, and fairly spicy. But the absolute standout was the fried chicken — the best chicken i have ever eaten in my entire life! Juicy, spicy, cooked to perfection.
So, here i am telling you — Coop’s is the place to go for an unpretentious and low-key good Cajun meal!
Coop’s Place, New Orleans
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