Champs Bar & Grill, 287 Main St, Coopersville ~ June 16, 2026

This place is definitely a small-town favorite, and a patron told us it's been here for as long as she can remember. We couldn't find any specific history on it so we'll have to leave it at that 😊
A long and charming bar extends through the first dining area. There are more tables in the back section and an outdoor patio.

We started with a Margarita, an Old Fashioned, Ultra Light (tastes like college) and an Arnold Palmer.
We don't usually have good luck at local watering holes with cocktails (and yet we keep trying), but Champs was an exception. The Old Fashioned had bitters and a garnish, and was not made overly sweet by too much simple syrup. The Margarita arrived in a really tall glass instead of the traditional glass. And it was potent with the right mixture of sour and sweet. Even the ice was good - the drink and salt could still be tasted. So kudos to the bartender!
We ordered Loaded Tots for our appetizer and they arrived over loaded with ground beef. It was more like a casserole/hot dish but we enjoyed it nonetheless.
It was Taco Tuesday and for the first time since we've been having "Dive Nights" we all ordered the special.
Between the four of us, we ordered two Shredded Chicken tacos, one Crispy Chicken, two Fish, two Bang Bang Shrimp, and one Beef. They all came with lettuce, tomato, and cheese except for the Fish that was served with Cole Slaw and Fajita sauce. Overall, we were pretty happy with our choices. The Tacos were very full and were all soft shells (no other choice was available).
The tortilla chips on the other hand were underwhelming, being too delicate and under seasoned. And we missed the Burger of the Month sign (that's on us). At least one of us would have gone for that.
There's a small stage up front where they have their karaoke nights.
And here's a weird little thing in the women's restroom. You can wave your hands under this thing forever but you'll never get your hands dried until you find the lever underneath 😉
Our excellent server was Hailey who told us this bar was very chill and she was right. Although the soundtrack playing had a more youthful vibe and the crowd was mostly older. It was clean and family-friendly, with good service, food and drinks. I don't know what else you could ask for. Cheers to Champs!


 

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