We stopped for lunch and the food was awesome. I had the personal pizza with pineapple and Canadian bacon. So delicious! My boyfriend got the tuna melt and it was also delicious. The service was great. They both were very nice. The place is really nice inside and clean. It has a up north feel to it. We will be back!!!
lacey evans
I visited The Cotter Pin in Leon with high hopes—the space is charming and the menu looked promising. But from the moment I walked in, the experience felt off.
No one greeted me when I entered—just a few awkward stares—so I made my way to the bar on my own. Not long after, other guests walked in and were immediately greeted and seated, which made the lack of welcome I received even more noticeable.
I asked for Knob Creek bourbon (a pretty standard choice), and when they didn’t have it, I went with Elijah Craig. A man sitting at the bar chimed in with, “You must be having a bad day,” just from my drink order—then doubled down when I mentioned I’m from Kentucky. It felt unnecessary and weirdly judgmental.
I ordered a pizza, which was served straight on the tray with no plate, silverware, or napkins. I ended up using the small drink napkins from the bar’s straw holder because nothing else was offered. Meanwhile, the couple next to me received full place settings with their pizza. The difference in treatment felt intentional or at least neglectful.
After I finished my drink, the bartender began preparing a to-go box and brought it over without asking, which I took as a subtle cue to leave.
Whether it was being solo, out-of-town, or something else, I didn’t feel welcome. Hospitality is about the small details—and in this case, they were missing.
Andrea Nevermind
Really enjoyed it! Easy parking. Excellent, friendly, and attentive service. Very good food. Games to play while we waited. Blackberry vanilla sangria was super. Queen prime rib special was very good (smoked, came with a salad, potato, green beans and bread). No fryer and no grill, but they kick out good food!
Kirsten Nelson
Excellent food served quickly and with friendly staff. Beer cheese pretzel bites were amazing; side salad was fresh and with homemade bleu cheese dressing. Reuben had complexity of flavor, perfectly toasted. Highly recommend - just wish we could have enjoyed one of their many beers!
Debbie McMorrow
Stopped in for lunch. Love the atmosphere. Our server was great and very friendly. Food was delicious! We ordered the French dip, BLT, Chicken bacon ranch wrap. I also ordered a 16 inch take n bake pizza and cooked later that evening on a pizza stone in the oven. One if the best pizza's we have had.
DeeAndra Wagner
I had the French dip with loaded potato soup, my Husband had a 12" pizza, and my son had the parmesan crusted fish. Everything was phenomenal! We will definitely be eating here again!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill E
Food may be good but the channel 8 interview sure didn't help them...WOW ...lol ..was so painful...
Gail Clark
Cotter Pin is a favorite of ours! Love their bloody Mary’s with their bacon vodka…so yummy! Always a great atmosphere!
chris derry
Mom and I went today , the food was delicious and excellent. Service was wonderful, we will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 4 Meat Pizza, Bacon Ranch Chicken Wrap, Mac and Cheese, Wrap and Chips
Jennifer Lund
Poor management! Racism, ungrateful, fake friendliness, chaos. Teenager serving food in the kitchen, play favorites, owner drinks while on duty, yells and argues at employees right in front customer, unprofessional behavior! Owner gives false excuses/information with a text message to fire employee! Criticism, judgmental, owner doesn’t make its own decisions based from experience this business is a joke! Very unprofessional! If this is the business you don’t mind working for and supporting, kudos to you and enjoy the chaos service with teenagers making your food, if u enjoy dirty hands etc that you don’t mind to digest in your body! snotty, rude customer service! Definitely not lies, this is all 100%fact! I would add the screenshot, but unfortunately I’m not that kind of person! So best of luck with your business! Big mistake on my end to consider even working for this chaos shenanigans unprofessional business that has no clue how to run and have respect for his employees!
Very modern, good choice of beers and wines. Our bartender was very knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Filipina Queen
Poor management! Racism, ungrateful, fake friendliness, chaos. Teenager serving food in the kitchen, play favorites, owner drinks while on duty, yells and argues at employees right in front customer, unprofessional behavior! Owner gives false excuses/information with a text message to fire employee! Criticism, judgmental, owner doesn’t make its own decisions based from experience this business is a joke! Very unprofessional! If this is the business you don’t mind working for and supporting, kudos to you and enjoy the chaos service with teenagers making your food, if u enjoy dirty hands etc that you don’t mind to digest in your body! snotty, rude customer service! Definitely not lies, this is all 100%fact! I would add the screenshot of the conversation, unfortunately I’m not that kind of person! So best of luck with your business! Big mistake on my end to consider even working for this chaos shenanigans unprofessional business that has no clue how to run and have respect for his employees!
Allen Carlson
Stopped for supper on our way through the area. This place is a true gem. Had a Reuben and it was amazing. Staff really makes sure you have the best service. This is not only a restaurant, but they also carry many things like local wine and other things you may need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Mitchell
Absolutely love this place staff so friendly and some of the best food we have had. A definitely must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jodie Forrey
Really good smoked prime rib. Busy Friday evening.
We stopped for lunch and the food was awesome. I had the personal pizza with pineapple and Canadian bacon. So delicious! My boyfriend got the tuna melt and it was also delicious. The service was great. They both were very nice. The place is really nice inside and clean. It has a up north feel to it. We will be back!!!
I visited The Cotter Pin in Leon with high hopes—the space is charming and the menu looked promising. But from the moment I walked in, the experience felt off.
No one greeted me when I entered—just a few awkward stares—so I made my way to the bar on my own. Not long after, other guests walked in and were immediately greeted and seated, which made the lack of welcome I received even more noticeable.
I asked for Knob Creek bourbon (a pretty standard choice), and when they didn’t have it, I went with Elijah Craig. A man sitting at the bar chimed in with, “You must be having a bad day,” just from my drink order—then doubled down when I mentioned I’m from Kentucky. It felt unnecessary and weirdly judgmental.
I ordered a pizza, which was served straight on the tray with no plate, silverware, or napkins. I ended up using the small drink napkins from the bar’s straw holder because nothing else was offered. Meanwhile, the couple next to me received full place settings with their pizza. The difference in treatment felt intentional or at least neglectful.
After I finished my drink, the bartender began preparing a to-go box and brought it over without asking, which I took as a subtle cue to leave.
Whether it was being solo, out-of-town, or something else, I didn’t feel welcome. Hospitality is about the small details—and in this case, they were missing.
Really enjoyed it! Easy parking. Excellent, friendly, and attentive service. Very good food. Games to play while we waited. Blackberry vanilla sangria was super. Queen prime rib special was very good (smoked, came with a salad, potato, green beans and bread). No fryer and no grill, but they kick out good food!
Excellent food served quickly and with friendly staff. Beer cheese pretzel bites were amazing; side salad was fresh and with homemade bleu cheese dressing. Reuben had complexity of flavor, perfectly toasted. Highly recommend - just wish we could have enjoyed one of their many beers!
Stopped in for lunch. Love the atmosphere. Our server was great and very friendly. Food was delicious! We ordered the French dip, BLT, Chicken bacon ranch wrap. I also ordered a 16 inch take n bake pizza and cooked later that evening on a pizza stone in the oven. One if the best pizza's we have had.
I had the French dip with loaded potato soup, my Husband had a 12" pizza, and my son had the parmesan crusted fish. Everything was phenomenal! We will definitely be eating here again!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food may be good but the channel 8 interview sure didn't help them...WOW ...lol ..was so painful...
Cotter Pin is a favorite of ours! Love their bloody Mary’s with their bacon vodka…so yummy! Always a great atmosphere!
Mom and I went today , the food was delicious and excellent. Service was wonderful, we will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 4 Meat Pizza, Bacon Ranch Chicken Wrap, Mac and Cheese, Wrap and Chips
Poor management! Racism, ungrateful, fake friendliness, chaos. Teenager serving food in the kitchen, play favorites, owner drinks while on duty, yells and argues at employees right in front customer, unprofessional behavior! Owner gives false excuses/information with a text message to fire employee! Criticism, judgmental, owner doesn’t make its own decisions based from experience this business is a joke! Very unprofessional! If this is the business you don’t mind working for and supporting, kudos to you and enjoy the chaos service with teenagers making your food, if u enjoy dirty hands etc that you don’t mind to digest in your body! snotty, rude customer service! Definitely not lies, this is all 100%fact! I would add the screenshot, but unfortunately I’m not that kind of person! So best of luck with your business! Big mistake on my end to consider even working for this chaos shenanigans unprofessional business that has no clue how to run and have respect for his employees!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Very modern, good choice of beers and wines. Our bartender was very knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poor management! Racism, ungrateful, fake friendliness, chaos. Teenager serving food in the kitchen, play favorites, owner drinks while on duty, yells and argues at employees right in front customer, unprofessional behavior! Owner gives false excuses/information with a text message to fire employee! Criticism, judgmental, owner doesn’t make its own decisions based from experience this business is a joke! Very unprofessional! If this is the business you don’t mind working for and supporting, kudos to you and enjoy the chaos service with teenagers making your food, if u enjoy dirty hands etc that you don’t mind to digest in your body! snotty, rude customer service! Definitely not lies, this is all 100%fact! I would add the screenshot of the conversation, unfortunately I’m not that kind of person! So best of luck with your business! Big mistake on my end to consider even working for this chaos shenanigans unprofessional business that has no clue how to run and have respect for his employees!
Stopped for supper on our way through the area. This place is a true gem. Had a Reuben and it was amazing. Staff really makes sure you have the best service. This is not only a restaurant, but they also carry many things like local wine and other things you may need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this place staff so friendly and some of the best food we have had. A definitely must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good smoked prime rib. Busy Friday evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Selection of Beer
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