20 W. Mifflin, Madison, WI 53704 608-256-1600
20 W. Mifflin, Madison, WI 53704 608-256-1600
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Menus

Our lunch menu is available everyday until 5pm.

Appetizers

  • COOPERS CURDS

    PBR-BATTERED ELLSWORTH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS WITH HOUSE-MADE RANCH DRESSING

    $10

    v

  • BEER CHEESE PRETZEL

    TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN PRETZEL WITH CHOICE OF BELGIAN BEER CHEESE OR GUINNESS STOUT MUSTARD

    $9

    v

    additional sauce $0.50

  • Burrata

    Bruschetta, olive oil and balsamic reduction, and toasted crostini | sub gluten-free crackers +2

    $15

    v, gs

  • Crab Cakes

    Two 3 oz crab cakes, citrus scallion arugula salad, and house-made cilantro lime remoulade

    $17

  • BELGIAN FRITES

    HAND-CUT, TWICE-FRIED; A PINT OF FRITES WITH A SHOT OF MALT-VINEGAR AIOLI

    $7

    v

  • POUTINE

    BELGIAN FRITES, MELTED ELLSWORTH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, PEPPERCORN GRAVY, AND FRESH SCALLIONS

    $11

Soups

All soups are served with a rustic baguette from Madison Sourdough

  • Sweet Potato Chili

    Roasted sweet potatoes with a blend of chipotle peppers, black beans, and spices, with Laack Bros. smoked cheddar, sour cream and scallions

    $8

    v, gs

  • HARVEST

    ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES

    $7

    v, gs

  • DU JOUR

    ASK YOUR SERVER FOR OUR CHEF'S DAILY SPECIAL

    $7

Salads

All salads are served with a rustic baguette from Madison Sourdough

  • add chicken $5

    add salmon or shrimp $7

  • Shaved Beet & Carrot

    Mixed greens, shaved carrots, poached red beets, mandarin oranges, watermelon radish, and sliced almond, with citrus scallion vinaigrette

    $15

    v, vg, gs

  • AMY'S

    SPINACH, BRANDIED CRANBERRIES, CANDIED WALNUTS, APPLE-PEAR SLAW, AND CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE, WITH HOUSE-MADE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

    $14

    v

  • SWEET CORN CAESAR

    ROMAINE LETTUCE, SWEET CORN AND RED PEPPER SALSA, AVOCADO, HARD-BOILED EGG, PARMESAN, AND CROUTONS, WITH POBLANO-CAESAR DRESSING

    $15

    v

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with choice of greens with house balsamic vinaigrette or chips

  • -

    sub frites or cup of soup $2

    sub gluten-free options $2

    sub impossible burger patty $3

    add cheese curds $4

  • Sliders*

    Three ground steak patties, caramelized onions, Gruyère, and black pepper caper aioli, on pretzel buns

    $16

  • COOPERS BURGER*

    Ground steak patty, aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, and pickles, on a brioche bun

    $16

    gs

  • Currywurst Burger

    House-made ground beef and pork patty, butterkäse cheese, Lake Louie Scotch Ale soaked sauerkraut, curry ketchup, and stone ground mustard, on a Bavarian pretzel bun

    $17

    gs

  • REUBEN

    House-braised corned beef, sauerkraut soaked in Lake Louie scotch ale, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, on grilled black rye

    $16

    gs

  • Chicken

    Fried chicken, hot honey, house-made crinkle cut pickles, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeño slaw, and dijonnaise, on a Bavarian pretzel bun

    $16

    gs

  • TURKEY

    Thinly sliced house-smoked turkey, bacon, leaf lettuce, red onion, beefsteak tomato, avocado spread, and chipotle aioli, on wheatberry bread

    $16

    gs

  • GRILLED CHEESE

    Sliced and marinated fresh mozzarella, with sweet and savory tomato basil jam, on grilled sourdough, with a cup of harvest soup

    $15

    v, gs

  • Grilled Portabello

    Marinated Portabello mushroom, grilled red onion, beefsteak tomato, baby spinach, marinated mozzarella, mayonnaise, and avocado spread, on a pretzel bun | Make it Vegan - Ask to sub vegan mozzarella and Vegenaise

    $16

    v, gs

Extras

  • House-made Sauces

    Beer Cheese / Black Pepper Caper Aioli / Chipotle Aioli / Cilantro Lime Remoulade / Curry Ketchup / Dijonnaise / Garlic Aioli / Guinness Stout Mustard / Malt Vinegar Aioli / Ranch / Stone Ground Mustard / Thousand Island / Whiskey Barbecue

    $0.50

Dessert

  • Budino

    Italian butterscotch pudding topped with caramel and whipped cream

    $8

  • CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE TORTE

    BROWN SUGAR AND WALNUT CRUST, WHIPPED CREAM, AND FRESH MINT

    $8

    gs

  • CHEESECAKE

    ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT TODAY'S PREPARATION

    $9

  • CRÈME BRÛLÉE

    ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT TODAY'S PREPARATION

    $8

v - vegetarian vg - vegan gs - CAN be modified to gluten-sensitive

While items can be prepared gluten-sensitive, we do not have a gluten-free kitchen and some items may have come into contact with gluten during preparation. Our fryers are not dedicated to gluten-free products. Please notify your server of any allergies.

* Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of foodborne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Our dinner menu is available everyday 5pm - 10pm.

Appetizers

  • COOPERS CURDS

    PBR-BATTERED ELLSWORTH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS WITH HOUSE-MADE RANCH DRESSING

    $10

    v

  • BEER CHEESE PRETZEL

    TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN PRETZEL WITH CHOICE OF BELGIAN BEER CHEESE OR GUINNESS STOUT MUSTARD

    $9

    v

    additional sauce $0.50

  • Burrata

    Bruschetta, olive oil and balsamic reduction, and toasted crostini | sub gluten-free crackers +2

    $15

    v, gs

  • Crab Cakes

    Two 3 oz crab cakes, citrus scallion arugula salad, and house-made cilantro lime remoulade

    $17

  • BELGIAN FRITES

    HAND-CUT, TWICE-FRIED; A PINT OF FRITES WITH A SHOT OF MALT-VINEGAR AIOLI

    $7

    v

  • POUTINE

    BELGIAN FRITES, MELTED ELLSWORTH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, PEPPERCORN GRAVY, AND FRESH SCALLIONS

    $11

  • Charcuterie

    Soppresatta, hot coppa, Spanish chorizo Hook's 4 Year Aged White Cheddar, Sartori Bellavitano Espresso, Carr Valley Smoked Gouda Pickled vegetables, seasonal fruit, and toasted crostini | sub gluten-free crackers +2

    $23

    gs

Soups

All soups are served with a rustic baguette from Madison Sourdough

  • Sweet Potato Chili

    Roasted sweet potatoes with a blend of chipotle peppers, black beans, and spices, with Laack Bros. smoked cheddar, sour cream and scallions

    $8

    v, gs

  • HARVEST

    ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES

    $7

    v

  • DU JOUR

    ASK YOUR SERVER FOR OUR CHEF'S DAILY SPECIAL

    $7

Salads

All salads are served with a rustic baguette from Madison Sourdough

  • add chicken $5

    add salmon or shrimp $7

  • Shaved Beet & Carrot

    Mixed greens, shaved carrots, poached red beets, mandarin oranges, watermelon radish, and sliced almond, with citrus scallion vinaigrette

    $15

    v, vg, gs

  • AMY'S

    SPINACH, BRANDIED CRANBERRIES, CANDIED WALNUTS, APPLE-PEAR SLAW, AND CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE, WITH HOUSE-MADE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

    $14

    v

  • SWEET CORN CAESAR

    ROMAINE LETTUCE, SWEET CORN AND RED PEPPER SALSA, AVOCADO, HARD-BOILED EGG, PARMESAN, AND CROUTONS, WITH POBLANO-CAESAR DRESSING

    $15

    v

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with choice of greens with house balsamic vinaigrette or chips

  • -

    sub frites or cup of soup $2

    sub gluten-free options $2

    sub impossible burger patty $3

    add cheese curds $4

  • Sliders*

    Three ground steak patties, caramelized onions, Gruyère, and black pepper caper aioli, on pretzel buns

    $16

  • COOPERS BURGER*

    Ground steak patty, aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, and pickles, on a brioche bun

    $16

    gs

  • Currywurst Burger

    House-made ground beef and pork patty, butterkäse cheese, Lake Louie Scotch Ale soaked sauerkraut, curry ketchup, and stone ground mustard, on a Bavarian pretzel bun

    $17

    gs

  • REUBEN

    House-braised corned beef, sauerkraut soaked in Lake Louie scotch ale, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, on grilled black rye

    $16

    gs

  • Chicken

    Fried chicken, hot honey, house-made crinkle cut pickles, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeño slaw, and dijonnaise, on a Bavarian pretzel bun

    $16

    gs

  • TURKEY

    Thinly sliced house-smoked turkey, bacon, leaf lettuce, red onion, beefsteak tomato, avocado spread, and chipotle aioli, on wheatberry bread

    $16

    gs

  • GRILLED CHEESE

    Sliced and marinated fresh mozzarella, with sweet and savory tomato basil jam, on grilled sourdough, with a cup of harvest soup

    $15

    v, gs

  • Grilled Portabello

    Marinated Portabello mushroom, grilled red onion, beefsteak tomato, baby spinach, marinated mozzarella, mayonnaise, and avocado spread, on a pretzel bun | Make it Vegan - Ask to sub vegan mozzarella and Vegenaise

    $16

    v, gs

Entrées

We offer chef-crafted daily specials. Ask your server about today's features.

  • Tofu Katsu

    Crispy fried tofu over sesame rice, charred bok choy, kimchi, and tonkatsu sauce, topped with scallions

    $17

    v, vg

  • VEGETABLE CURRY

    SEASONAL IRISH PUB STYLE VEGETABLE CURRY OVER JASMINE RICE

    $16

    v, vg

    add chicken $5

    add salmon or shrimp $7

  • MUSSELS

    1 POUND OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS IN A UNIQUE DAILY PREPARATION, SERVED WITH BELGIAN FRITES AND CROSTINI

    $19

  • Lamb Chops*

    Grilled bone-in lamb chops with garlic Parmesan marble potatoes, roasted rainbow carrots, lemon ricotta, and mint sauce

    $35

    gs

  • PORK BELLY MAC

    Laack Bros. smoked cheddar mac and cheese, house-cured crispy pork belly, herb bread crumbs, scallions, and buttermilk blue cheese

    $17

  • SALMON*

    Wild caught salmon crusted in Italian seasonings served over Parmesan cream couscous with onion and broccolini

    $25

    gs

  • Petit Tender Au Poivre*

    Seared 7 oz peppercorn crusted teres major, garlic mashed potatoes, beech mushrooms, romanesco, and brandy thyme pan jus

    $32

    gs

  • FISH AND CHIPS

    PBR-BATTERED ICELANDIC HADDOCK, BELGIAN FRITES, AND SLAW, WITH ANCHOVY TARTAR SAUCE.

    2 Pieces $18

    3 Pieces $22

Extras

  • House-made Sauces

    Beer Cheese / Black Pepper Caper Aioli / Chipotle Aioli / Cilantro Lime Remoulade / Curry Ketchup / Dijonnaise / Garlic Aioli / Guinness Stout Mustard / Malt Vinegar Aioli / Ranch / Stone Ground Mustard / Thousand Island / Whiskey Barbecue

    $0.50

Dessert

  • CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE TORTE

    BROWN SUGAR AND WALNUT CRUST, WHIPPED CREAM, AND FRESH MINT

    $8

    gs

  • CHEESECAKE

    ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT TODAY'S PREPARATION

    $9

  • CRÈME BRÛLÉE

    ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT TODAY'S PREPARATION

    $8

  • Budino

    Italian butterscotch pudding topped with caramel and whipped cream

    $8

v - vegetarian vg - vegan gs - CAN be modified to gluten-sensitive

While items can be prepared gluten-sensitive, we do not have a gluten-free kitchen and some items may have come into contact with gluten during preparation. Our fryers are not dedicated to gluten-free products. Please notify your server of any allergies.

* Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of foodborne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Dessert

  • CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE TORTE

    BROWN SUGAR AND WALNUT CRUST, WHIPPED CREAM, AND FRESH MINT

    $8

    gs

  • CHEESECAKE

    HOUSE-MADE SEASONAL PREPARATION

    $9

  • CRÈME BRÛLÉE

    HOUSE-MADE SEASONAL PREPARATION

    $8

    gs

  • Budino

    Italian butterscotch pudding topped with caramel and whipped cream

    $8

v - vegetarian vg - vegan gs - CAN be modified to gluten-sensitive

While items can be prepared gluten-sensitive, we do not have a gluten-free kitchen and some items may have come into contact with gluten during preparation. Our fryers are not dedicated to gluten-free products. Please notify your server of any allergies.

* Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of foodborne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Kids Menu

All items are served with fruit cup, carrots, and a drink. This menu is available for children 12 and under.

  • CHICKEN SKEWERS

    $6

  • MAC 'N' CHEESE

    $6

  • WEE CHEESEBURGER

    $7

  • GRILLED CHEESE

    $6

Drafts

  • Guinness

    Irish Dry Stout (NITRO) - 4.2% - Dublin Ireland

    $8

  • Left Hand Milk Stout

    Milk Stout (NITRO) - 6% - Longmont, Colorado

    $7

  • New Glarus Belgian Red

    Wisconsin Cherry Lambic - 4.0% - New Glarus, Wisconsin

    $8

  • Young Blood Sensual Slam Poetry

    Sour with Passion Fruit, Soursop, and Calamansi Orange - 8.0% - Madison, Wisconsin

    $10

  • Ayinger Oktoberfest

    Marzen - 5.8% - Aying, Germany

    $10

  • Third Space Lavendar Lemonade

    Sour Ale with Lavendar and Lemon - 6.0% - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    $7

  • Krombacher

    Pilsner - 4.8% - Kreuztal-Krombach, Germany

    $7.50

  • Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout

    Chocolate & Coffee Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels - 11.7% - Grand Rapids, Michigan

    $15

  • Lagunitas Island Beats

    American IPA - 5.0% - Petaluma, Wisconsin

    $7

  • Central Waters Summer Nights

    American Wheat Ale with Peaches & Black Tea - 5.0% - Amherst, Wisconsin

    $7

  • Magners

    Irish Hard Cider - 4.5% - Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland

    $7

  • Ayinger Brau Weisse

    Hefeweizen - 5.1% - Aying, Germany

    $8

  • Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue

    American Pale Ale - 5.8% - Decorah, Iowa

    $7

  • Bells Two Hearted

    American IPA - 7.0% - Comstock, Michigan

    $7

  • Working Draft Tracksuit Riot

    Czech Style Dark Lager - 5.5% - Madison, Wisconsin

    $7

  • 3 Sheeps Coopers' Brew

    Raspberry Lemon Radler - 5.0% - Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    $7

  • 3 Floyds Zombie Dust

    American Pale Ale - 6.5% - Munster, Indiana

    $7

  • Weihenstephaner Vitus

    Weizenbock - 7.7% - Freising, Germany

    $8

  • Surly Axeman

    American IPA - 7.2% - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

    $7

  • New Holland Dragon's Milk

    American Imperial Stout - 11.0% - Holland, Michigan

    $9

  • Goose Island Sofie

    Wine Barrel Aged Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale - 6.5% - Chicago, Illinois

    $8

  • St. Bernardus Abt #12

    Quadruple - 10.0% - Watou, Belgium

    $12

  • One Barrel Brewing Company Commuter

    Kölsch- 5.0% - Madison, Wisconsin

    $7

  • Allagash White

    Witbier - 5.1% - Portland, Maine

    $7

  • New Belgium Fat Tire

    American Amber Ale - 5.2% - Fort Collins, Colorado

    $7

  • Founders Breakfast Stout

    Double Chocolate Coffee Oatmeal Stout (Nitro) - 8.3% - Grand Rapids, Michigan

    $8

  • Belhaven

    Scottish Ale (Nitro) - 5.2% - Dunbar, Scotland

    $8

  • Morland Old Speckled Hen

    English Pale Ale (Nitro) - 5.0% - England, United Kingdom

    $7.50

White Wines

  • FREIXENT

    BRUT CAVA (SPARKLING) - PENEDÈS, CATALONIA

    Glass $7

    Bottle $28

  • TERRA D'ORO

    CHENIN BLANC VIOGNIER - PLYMOUTH, CALIFORNIA

    Glass $8

    Bottle $32

  • La Playa Reserva

    Chardonnay - Colchagua Valley, Chile

    Glass $10

    Bottle $40

  • WOLLERSHEIM

    PRAIRIE FUME - PRAIRIE DU SAC, WISCONSIN

    Glass $7

    Bottle $28

  • NOBLE VINES

    PINOT GRIGIO - MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

    Glass $8

    Bottle $32

  • BRANCOTT

    SAUVIGNON BLANC - MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

    Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • Mont Gravet

    ROSÉ - Vin de Pays, France

    Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • Terra d'oro

    Moscato - Plymouth, California

    Glass $9.50

    Bottle $38

Red Wine

  • ARISTOTLE

    PETITE SIRAH - MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

    Glass $8

    Bottle $32

  • MAS DES VOLQUES

    LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON RED - AIGREMONT, FRANCE

    Glass $10

    Bottle $40

  • SANTA JULIA ORGANIC

    MALBEC - MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

    Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • DRUMHELLER

    CABERNET SAUVIGNON - COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON

    Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • GOOSE RIDGE

    MERLOT - COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON

    Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • VILLA WOLF

    PINOT NOIR - PFALZ, GERMANY

    Glass $10

    Bottle $40

Craft Cocktails

  • COOPERS' OLD FASHIONED

    KORBEL BRANDY, ANGOSTURA BITTERS, BROWN SUGAR, ORANGE, CHERRY, AND PRESS

    $9

  • Pimm's Cup

    Pimm's No. 1, lemon, strawberry, cucumber, ginger beer

    $10

  • Not So Gingerly

    Bulleit 10 Year bourbon, fresh ginger, lemon, mint

    $14

  • Pink Cody

    Caorunn gin, Italicus, raspberry syrup, lemon, brut, and lemon peel

    $11

  • Honey I'm Simple

    Tullamore Dew Honey Irish whiskey, dry curaçao, elderflower, lemon, honey; served up

    $12

  • It Takes Two to Mango

    Milagro Reposado tequila, fresh mango, orange, lime

    $12

  • Jalapeño Mule

    Jalapeño-infused Tito's vodka, lime, ginger beer, and lime wedge

    $9

  • Berry Mojito

    Bacardi rum, fresh berries, lime, mint, soda

    $10

  • AUTUMN JOURNAL

    RHUBARB GIN, HIBISCUS LIQUEUR, LEMON, HONEY SYRUP, CRANBERRY, AND ORANGE PEEL, SERVED UP

    $11

Non-Alcoholic Beers

  • Athletic Brewing Free Wave

    NA Hazy IPA - <0.5% - Stratford, Connecticut

    $6

  • Best Day Brewing Kölsch

    NA Kölsch - <0.5% - Sausalito, California

    $6

  • Guinness

    NA Stout - <0.5% - Dublin, Ireland

    $6

  • Heineken 0.0

    NA Lager - <0.5% - Zoeterwoude, Netherlands

    $5

  • Infinite Session IPA

    NA IPA - <0.5% - Battersea, London

    $5

  • Krombacher Pils

    NA Pilsner - <.05% - Kreuztal, Germany

    $5

  • Krombacher Weizen

    NA Hefeweizen - <.05% - Kreuztal, Germany

    $5

  • Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher

    NA Refresher - 0.0% - Petaluma, California

    $5

Non-Alcoholic Craft Cocktails

  • Aperitif Spritz

    Non-alcoholic ISH Spritz and orange wedge; served over ice

    $9

  • The Hiniker

    Seedlip Garden 108, strawberry rhubarb syrup, blackberries, lemon, pineapple, and lemon peel; served up

    $10

  • London Cran Mule

    ISH London Botanical Spirit, lime, cranberry, ginger beer, and lime wedge

    $7

  • Berry No-jito

    Fresh muddled berries, mint, lime, soda water, and lime wedge

    $7

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

  • Fountain Drinks

    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Seagram's Ginger Ale, Minute Maid Lemonade, Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea (bottomless)

    $3

  • Fresh Lemonades & Limeades

    Fresh Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, Cherry Lemonade Fresh Limeade, Raspberry Limeade, Cherry Limeade

    $5

  • Just Coffee Co-Op

    Fairtrade, organic coffee roasted in Madison Regular or decaf (bottomless)

    $3

  • Tazo Hot Tea

    Awake English Breakfast, Calm Chamomile, Earl Grey, Organic Chai, Passion, Wild Sweet Orange, Zen

    $3

Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm.

Brunch Cocktails

  • Coopers' Bloody Mary

    Tito's Handmade Vodka, house bloody mix, and a splash of Guinness, pickled vegetable and cheese garnish; with a Krombacher pilsner chaser sub jalapeño-infused Tito's +1

    $9

  • Mimosa

    Brut, orange juice

    $8

  • A.M. Classic

    Bulleit bourbon, cold brew, maple, vanilla bitters, and candied bacon

    $10

  • Sweet & Salty Marg

    Sauza tequila, orange liqueur, falernum syrup, and lime with a sugar and salt rim

    $10

Brunch

Our brunch menu is offered Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM – 3 PM.

  • -

    PROUDLY CRACKING ORGANICK PASTURE-RAISED EGGS | Sub Impossible Sausage Patty +3 | Sub gluten-free options +2 | Add pure Wisconsin Maple Syrup +1

  • SCRAMBLE OF THE DAY

    ASK YOUR SERVER FOR TODAY'S OFFERING; SERVED WITH RUSTIC BREAKFAST POTATOES AND TOAST YOUR WAY

    $15

    gs

  • SMOKED HAM BREAKFAST SANDWICH*

    SMOKED HAM, GARLIC AIOLI, FRIED EGG, ARUGULA, HOLLANDAISE**, AND STELLA'S BAKERY SPICY CHEESE BREAD; SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SIDE

    $17

    gs

  • Sunup Smash Burger*

    Two smashed beef patties, pepper jack, fried egg, bacon, avocado smear, chipotle aioli, and Clasen's Swiss bread roll; served with breakfast potatoes or greens

    $17

    gs

  • Irish Benedict*

    Toasted English muffin, garlic aioli, Irish rashers, poached eggs, and hollandaise; served with breakfast potatoes or greens

    $16

  • AMERICAN BREAKFAST*

    TWO EGGS ANY STYLE, TWO SLICES OF BACON, RUSTIC BREAKFAST POTATOES, AND TOAST YOUR WAY

    $14

    gs

  • Breakfast Burrito

    House-made chorizo, bell peppers, onions, scrambled eggs, and black beans, topped with green chile queso; served with breakfast potatoes or greens

    $17

  • THE COOPERS CURE*

    TWO EGGS ANY STYLE, HOUSE-MADE CHORIZO, BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, BREAKFAST POTATOES, AND HOLLANDAISE**

    $16

    gs

  • Chicken & Waffles

    Belgian waffle, crispy chicken, whipped butter, and apple cider syrup

    $16

  • Belgian Waffle

    Belgian waffle, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple syrup

    $13

    v

  • FRENCH TOAST

    Two thick-cut challah French toast slices, bourbon apples, whipped butter, and a cinnamon streusel crumble

    $16

    v

Brunch Sides

  • Toast

    Two slices of toast, choose from: sourdough, wheatberry, or rye | sub English Muffin +1 | sub gluten-free toast +2

    $3

    v, gs

  • Two Eggs

    Two eggs served your way

    $5

    v, gs

  • BACON

    Two slices of thick-cut applewood smoked bacon

    $6

    gs

  • Irish Rashers

    Two slices of Irish bacon

    $6

    gs

  • BREAKFAST POTATOES

    SIDE OF HOUSE-MADE BREAKFAST POTATOES

    $4

    v, vg, gs

  • Fruit Cup

    Fresh melon and mixed berries

    $4

    v, vg, gs

  • IRISH SAUSAGE

    TWO IRISH-STYLE BANGERS

    $6

    gs

  • Impossible Sausage Patties

    Two vegan sausage patties

    $6

    v, vg, gs

Appetizers

  • Beer Cheese Pretzel

    Traditional Bavarian pretzel with choice of Belgian beer cheese or Guinness stout mustard; additional sauce (+.50)

    $9

    v

  • Belgian Frites

    Hand-cut, twice-fried; a pint of frites with a shot of malt-vinegar aioli

    $7

    v

  • Coopers' Curds

    PBR-battered Ellsworth white cheddar cheese curds with house-made ranch dressing

    $10

    v

  • Poutine

    Belgian frites, melted Ellsworth white cheddar cheese curds, peppercorn gravy, and fresh scallions

    $11

  • Burrata

    Bruschetta, olive oil and balsamic reduction, and toasted crostini | sub gluten-free crackers +2

    $15

    v, gs

  • Crab Cakes

    Two 3 oz crab cakes, citrus scallion arugula salad, and house-made cilantro lime remoulade

    $17

Soups

All soups are served with a rustic baguette from Madison Sourdough

  • Sweet Potato Chili

    Roasted sweet potatoes with a blend of chipotle peppers, black beans, and spices, with Laack Bros. smoked cheddar, sour cream and scallions

    $8

    v, gs

  • Harvest

    Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with blue cheese crumbles and chives

    $7

    v

  • Du Jour

    Ask your server for our chef's daily special

    $7

Salads

All salads served with a rustic baguette from Madison Sourdough add chicken (+5), salmon or shrimp (+7)

  • Shaved Beet & Carrot

    Mixed greens, shaved carrots, poached red beets, mandarin oranges, watermelon radish, and sliced almond, with citrus scallion vinaigrette

    $15

    v, vg, gs

  • Amy's

    Spinach, brandied cranberries, candied walnuts, apple-pear slaw, and crumbled goat cheese, with house-made balsamic vinaigrette

    $14

    v, gs

  • Sweet Corn Caesar

    Romaine lettuce, sweet corn and red pepper salsa, avocado, hard-boiled egg, Parmesan, and croutons, with poblano-Caesar dressing

    $15

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with choice of greens and house-made balsamic vinaigrette, or chips; sub frites or cup of soup (+2), cheese curds (+4) Sub gluten-free options (+2); sub Impossible Burger patty (+3)

  • Sliders*

    Three ground steak patties, caramelized onions, Gruyère, and black pepper caper aioli, on pretzel buns

    $16

  • Coopers' Burger*

    Ground beef, aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, and pickles, on a brioche bun; add fried egg (+1.5)

    $16

    gs

  • Reuben

    House-braised corned beef, sauerkraut soaked in Lake Louie scotch ale, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, on grilled black rye bread

    $16

    gs

  • Turkey

    Thinly sliced house-smoked turkey, bacon, leaf lettuce, red onion, beefsteak tomato, avocado spread, and chipotle aioli, on wheatberry bread

    $16

    gs

  • Grilled Cheese

    Wisconsin Cheddar, whipped basil goat cheese, on grilled sourdough, with a cup of Harvest soup

    $15

    v, gs

  • Grilled Portabello

    Marinated Portabello mushroom, grilled red onion, beefsteak tomato, baby spinach, marinated mozzarella, mayonnaise, and avocado spread, on a pretzel bun | Make it Vegan - ask to sub vegan mozzarella and Vegenaise

    $16

    v, vg, gs

v - vegetarian vg - vegan gs - CAN be modified to gluten-sensitive

While items can be prepared gluten-sensitive, we do not have a gluten-free kitchen and some items may have come into contact with gluten during preparation. Our fryers are not dedicated to gluten-free products. Please notify your server of any allergies.

* Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of foodborne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Our upstairs private event space includes a full service private bar, seating for up to 100 people, and gorgeous views of the Wisconsin Capitol Building. It is the perfect place to host Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions and Bridal Showers, Holiday Parties, Brunch Gatherings, Luncheon Meetings, and more.

For a tour of the space and all your event planning needs please contact our event coordinator at Coopersevents@foodfightinc.com. As you peruse our offerings below, note that our catering menu does occasionally change seasonally. Our team will ensure you have everything you need to plan your perfect event, and we look forward to making your event easy, fun, and delicious. Audio and Video Amenities We offer complimentary use of our in-house projector, screen, and microphone. The Coopers Tavern reserves the right to monitor and adjust the volume of your music.

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Appetizers

We require a minimum order of 20 per item. Appetizers are priced per person. All appetizers are served on platters for self-service.

  • Pretzel Platter

    Traditional Bavarian pretzel bites served with our Belgian beer cheese dip and Guinness stout mustard.

    $3

    vegetarian

  • Beer-Battered Cheese Curds

    Wisconsin cheese curds fried crispy and served with house-made ranch dressing.

    $4

    vegetarian

  • Coopers Classic Sliders*

    Grilled beef sliders served medium-rare with caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and caper–black pepper aioli on a pretzel bun.

    $6

  • Grilled Cheese Bites

    Wisconsin cheddar and herbed goat cheese on toasted sourdough. Served with harvest soup.

    $4

    vegetarian

  • Crudité Platter

    Assortment of pickled, grilled, and fresh cut raw vegetables, served with hummus and ranch dip.

    $4

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Bruschetta

    Tomato, fresh basil, and garlic, with Parmesan cheese. Served with crostini and balsamic glaze.

    $3.50

    vegetarian

  • Charcuterie and Cheese Board

    Local Wisconsin meats and cheeses arranged with fruit accompaniments on a butcher block.

    $7

  • Mushroom Crostini

    Roasted mushrooms cooked with cognac and butter, served over herbed goat cheese. Garnished with crispy fried shallots.

    $3

    vegetarian

  • Steak Crostini

    Seared and thinly sliced sirloin with a horseradish cream sauce, baby arugula, and pickled red onion.

    $3.50

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Chilled Tiger Shrimp served with a house-made cocktail sauce and freshly cut lemon wedges.

    $6

    gluten free

  • Crab Cakes

    Seared crab cakes served with a house-made remoulade and freshly cut lemon wedges.

    $7

Sandwich & Salad Options

Sandwich and salad options require a minimum of 20 people and are $18 per person. This includes your choice of two sandwiches and one salad (add a third sandwich for +$1/person). Substitute chips for salad at no charge. Our sandwich and salad option is available for either plated or buffet-style service. For salads: Add Chicken +$1, Add Shrimp +$2 (per person)

  • Pulled Pork

    Pulled pork, coleslaw, tangy barbeque, bread and butter pickles, on a pretzel roll.

  • Turkey and Avocado

    Turkey breast, avocado schmear, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, on wheatberry bread.

  • Chicken Salad

    Chopped chicken, grapes, Granny Smith apples, walnuts, tarragon, mayo, on a croissant.

  • Roast Beef

    Roast beef, horseradish mayo, caramelized onions, Gruyère, on a brioche bun.

  • Caprese

    Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction, on a focaccia bun. Add Chicken.

    $1

    vegetarian

  • Veggie Sandwich

    Seasonal vegetables marinated & roasted with balsamic and spices, vegan pesto hummus, arugula, on a focaccia bun.

    vegetarian, vegan

  • House Salad

    Mixed greens tossed in house balsamic vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, croutons.

    vegetarian

  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons.

  • Amy's Salad

    Fresh spinach tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette, brandied cranberries, candied walnuts, apple slaw, crumbled goat cheese.

    $1.50

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Shaved Carrot & Beet Salad

    Mixed greens tossed with citrus scallion dressing, shaved carrots, red beets, watermelon radish, sliced oranges, chopped almonds.

    $1.50

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

Entrée Options

Our entrée options require a minimum of 20 people and are $26 per person for two entrée choices or $29 per person for three entrée choices. This includes your choice of entrées, one vegetable, one potato/rice/pasta, and one salad. (Additional charges may apply, please see menu.) Our entrée option is available family-style, buffet, or plated. For plated service there is an extra charge of $2 per person. Additional choices of vegetable and potato/rice/pasta can each be added at $2.5 per person.

  • Salad Choice: House

    Mixed greens tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

    vegetarian

  • Salad Choice: Caesar

    Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

  • Salad Choice: Amy's

    Fresh spinach tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette, brandied cranberries, candied walnuts, apple-pear slaw, and crumbled goat cheese.

    $1.50

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Salad Choice: Shaved Carrot & Beet

    Mixed greens tossed in a citrus scallion dressing, topped with shaved carrots, red beets, watermelon radish, sliced oranges, and chopped almonds.

    $1.50

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Vegetable Choice: Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Vegetable Choice: Haricot Vert

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Vegetable Choice: Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Vegetable Choice: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    $1

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Vegetable Choice: Seared Asparagus

    $1

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Starch Choice: Oven-Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Starch Choice: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Starch Choice: Wild Rice Pilaf

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Starch Choice: Frites

    vegetarian, vegan

  • Starch Choice: Mac N Cheese

    $1.50

    vegetarian

  • Starch Choice: Cheese Curd Mashed Potatoes

    $1.50

    gluten free, vegetarian

Entrée Choices

Our entrée options require a minimum of 20 people and are $26 per person for two entrée choices or $29 per person for three entrée choices. This includes your choice of entrées, one vegetable, one potato/rice/pasta, and one salad. (Additional charges may apply, please see menu.) Our entrée option is available family-style, buffet, or plated. For plated service there is an extra charge of $2 per person. Additional choices of vegetable and potato/rice/pasta can each be added at $2.5 per person.

  • Whole Roasted Chicken

    Chicken, seasoned with lemon zest, rosemary, and spices. Served in quarters. Topped with an herbed chicken gravy.

    gluten free

  • Roasted Pork Loin*

    Toasted pepper and spice rub, brined and roasted medium. Served with Dijon cream sauce.

    gluten free

  • Beer-Battered Haddock

    Pabst Blue Ribbon–battered haddock served with tartar sauce and lemon.

  • Seared Salmon*

    Atlantic salmon seared medium. Served with a lemon buerre blanc.

    $3

    gluten free

  • Shepherd's Pie

    Beef sirloin tips seared with mushrooms, carrots, onions, parsnips, turnips, and peas. Served in a reduction of Guinness stout and beef stock, and topped with buttery mashed potatoes.

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, bell peppers, cherry tomato, garlic, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.

    gluten free

  • Vegetable Curry

    Seasonal vegetables cooked in an Irish pub-style curry. Served with Jasmine rice.

    gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

  • Vegetable Lasagna

    Layers of a house-made red sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, finely chopped zucchini, carrot, onion, and bell peppers, with wilted spinach.

    vegetarian

  • Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

    Mushrooms, carrots, onions, parsnips, turnips, and peas. Served in a reduction of Guinness stout and vegetable stock, and topped with buttery mashed potatoes.

    vegetarian

  • Roasted Beef Medallions*

    Market Price Angus Teres Major, roasted medium with garlic and thyme, sliced into medallions. Choice of Topping: 1. Mushroom demi glace | 2. Beurre rouge | 3. Compound butter | Additional Options: - Crumbled bleu cheese (+$1/person) | Horseradish cream sauce (+$1/person) | Sautéed mushrooms and onions (+$2/person) | Surf & Turf (+mkt/person)

    gluten free

  • Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Market price Slow braised short ribs in a red wine and beef stock with garlic and fresh herbs. Choice of Topping: 1. Mushroom demi glace | 2. Beurre rouge | 3. Compound butter | Additional Options: - Crumbled bleu cheese (+$1/person) | Horseradish cream sauce (+$1/person) | Sautéed mushrooms and onions (+$2/person) | Surf & Turf (+mkt/person)

    gluten free

  • Roasted Beef Tenderloin*

    Market price Black angus beef tenderloin, roasted medium with garlic and thyme, sliced into medallions. 5oz filets, if plated. Choice of Topping: 1. Mushroom demi glace | 2. Beurre rouge | 3. Compound butter | Additional Options: - Crumbled bleu cheese (+$1/person) | Horseradish cream sauce (+$1/person) | Sautéed mushrooms and onions (+$2/person) | Surf & Turf (+mkt/person)

    gluten free

Desserts

We require a minimum of 20 orders per item. All desserts are priced per person.

  • Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler

    Blueberries simmered in a butter and brown sugar sauce, beneath a rustic golden crust. Served with local vanilla ice cream.

    $4

    vegetarian

  • Chocolate Torte

    With a brown sugar and walnut crust. Served with fresh made whipped cream.

    $4

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Guinness Chocolate Cake

    Devil's food cake made with Guinness stout and topped with cream cheese frosting.

    $4

    vegetarian

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    House-baked cookies with rich chocolate chunks.

    $3

    vegetarian

  • Chocolate Brownies

    With powdered sugar.

    $3

    vegetarian

Bar Options

The upstairs at The Coopers Tavern offers a full bar with 28 draft beers, canned beer, and a wide variety of wine and spirits. Our bar options below offer flexibility to fit any special event, and may be customized if needed. Proper identification is required for anyone consuming alcoholic beverages. No one under the legal drinking age, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be allowed to consume alcohol on premises. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

  • Open Bar

    Guests are able to order any beverage of their choosing and it will be applied to the host's bill. As the host you may set a specific time frame for the open bar, or only offer it until a certain dollar amount has been reached.

  • Hosted Bar

    You may offer pre-determined beer, wine, and/or spirit options for your guests to choose from. As the host you may set a time frame for the hosted bar, or only offer these options until a certain dollar amount has been reached. Any beverages requested that are not on the hosted bar or without a drink token/ticket would be considered cash bar and must be settled by each individual guest.

  • Drink Tokens/Tickets

    Drink tokens/tickets may be requested in any quantity in advance of your event to be dispensed by you to your guests at your leisure. Tokens/tickets are not pre-purchased. All beverages will be charged individually as they are redeemed by your guests. Tokens/tickets may be used for either the open or hosted bar options.

  • Cash Bar

    Guests are responsible for the purchase of their own alcoholic beverages.

Event Fees

All events are subject to a food and beverage minimum, a room fee, a 20% service charge for wages, and 5.5% Wisconsin sales tax.

  • Food/Beverage Minimum and Room Rental Fees

    Monday - Friday Daytime: $250 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Saturday - Sunday Daytime: $750 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Sunday - Wednesday Evening: $750 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Thursday Evening: $1000 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Friday - Saturday Evening: $3000 food/beverage minimum and $500 flat room fee

  • Service Charge and Taxes

    A 20% service charge on all food and beverage purchases will be included on the final bill to cover the base wages of kitchen and service staff. There is no service charge on other incidentals. Food, beverage, service charge, and all other incidentals are subject to 5.5% Wisconsin sales tax. If your company is tax exempt, a copy of your tax-exempt certificate must be provided prior to final billing.

  • Deposits and Payments

    A deposit for half the food and beverage minimum is required to secure the upstairs space. This deposit will be applied toward the final bill. The deposit will be refunded in full for any cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the event date. Any cancellations within 45 days of the event date may result in the forfeiture of the deposit. In the event of extreme weather or other "acts of god" which result in closure of The Coopers Tavern, the deposit will be transferred to another date. If another date can not be settled, the full deposit may be refunded at the discretion of The Coopers Tavern. The full payment is due by the end of the event and may be paid by credit card, cash, or company check. Direct billing options are available to our corporate clients. Direct billing invoices are due within 30 days of the event.

  • Menus and Guest Counts

    All menus and guest counts (notated on the "planning worksheet") must be confirmed no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled event. We will order and prepare the amount of food for the number of confirmed guests, and all staffing and charges will be based on this guest count. If a final menu and guest count is not received by the specified date, menu and guest count will be based off of initial conversations. It is our policy to quote a firm price for menu items no more than 45 days in advance. Prices do not include the 5.5% Wisconsin state sales tax or the 20% labor service charge.

  • Carry-In Food and Desserts

    With the exception of desserts produced in a State of Wisconsin licensed professional kitchen, all food and beverage served or consumed on the premises must be purchased, prepared, and served by The Coopers Tavern. No leftover food or beverage may be taken from the premises. We offer a variety of dessert options. However, you may bring in outside desserts from a State of Wisconsin licensed professional kitchen only. For any dessert brought onto the premises, there is a $3/person dessert service fee.

  • Decorations

    Guests may bring their own decorations, but may not affix anything to the walls, floor, or ceilings. No glitter, confetti, or open flame candles are allowed. Candles may be used as long as they are enclosed. All displays, materials, signs, banners, and decorations must be removed prior to departure. No furnishings may be removed from the space.

  • Closing Policies

    All events have a 15 minute grace period beyond the agreed upon end time. If customers choose to stay at The Coopers Tavern, they are welcome to relocate to the downstairs bar if space allows. Should any damages be incurred at the event, including excessive cleaning, replacing broken objects, etc., a $30 per hour fee will be charged.

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