On a trip to Paris in 2019, my James Lane Post co-publisher/close friend Christine and I dubbed ourselves the “Poultry Princesses” — based solely on the amount of times we ordered the chicken option on the menu. Plans ensued for an eventual podcast, blog, book tour, but were quickly thwarted once we realized the name was already taken.
You could imagine my excitement upon hearing of The Coop opening in Southampton. A ghost kitchen with all things chicken brought to us by restaurateurs Ian Duke and David Hilty, the owners of Southampton Social Club, Union Burger Bar, and Union Sushi & Steak.
The Coop is operating out of Southampton Social Club, which is currently closed for the season. The ghost kitchen concept enables customers to order delivery as well as offer curbside pick-up for guests who order through the website or over the phone.
The chicken served at The Coop is raised in a cage free environment — no antibiotics or hormones added. The farmers who raise the chickens served at The Coop are monitored by licensed veterinarians and trained in animal welfare. And produce served comes from local area farms.
Serving a variety of fried and rotisserie chicken, diners can chose from items like the wings, served with the choices of Louisiana hot, mango habanero, teriyaki, or chipotle BBQ. Fried chicken comes in a variety of sizes and cuts, perfectly breaded and crispy — there are also family satchels available with eight and twelve piece options, side of potato included. It’s comfort food at its best.
The rotisserie chicken comes in a half or whole roasted chicken with side of potato and house slaw. As Duke puts it, The Coop serves chicken that is simply “scrumptious.”
There are warm biscuits, salads, and sandwiches as well. Sides include fries, roasted broccoli, mac and cheese, fresh cut corn, and more. And don’t skip dessert. The strawberry shortcake is a winner.
Beverages available include Two Chicks sparkling cocktails, a variety of beer, and wine by the bottle.
The Coop is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 9 PM. There are also daily specials for those who order directly through the restaurant’s website.
Visit www.thecooptogo.com.
