London's Local Flavour Culinary Guide: Volume 6

Not As Bad As
We Used to Be
JOE KOOL’S
Sports Bar. Family Restaurant. Party Central. This is truly
a place for everyone, of any age. Restaurateur Mike Smith
launched JOE KOOL’S over a third of a century ago,
and it’s been a fun and popular Richmond Row landmark
ever since.
Casual Bar and Grill
595 Richmond Street (at Central)
MAPS A & B: 26 519-663-5665
HOURS: MONDAY 11:30 am–1 am
TUES–SAT 11:30 am–2 am
SUNDAY 12 noon–1 am
LUNCH: $9 – $16
DINNER: $11 – $23
joekoolsrestaurant.ca
Semi-private Rooms Available
Entire Menu Available for
Take-Out and Delivery
Vegetarian & Gluten-free Options
Kid’s Menu
THE SCENE
The eccentric surroundings provide a never-ending supply of eyecatching
kitsch and memorabilia, from Elvis in his coffin to the 1000+
beer can collection. Kool’s is also a sports lover’s paradise, evidenced
in umpteen big screens and regular TVs covering all of the angles and
all of the games. If you want to watch it, they can probably get it! A
seasonal rooftop patio has capacity for 130 people. Large groups can
Local Lake Perch Dinner also arrange for semi-private rooms: the ever-popular “Back Room”
with mezzanine, and “The Penthouse” in the basement.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
There are 25 draft beers on tap, but Joe Kool’s is also about the
food. While there is something for everyone, Kool’s is known for its
Local Lake Perch fillets,
pan-fried and served
with lemon caper mayo,
Pot Stickers
and ever-popular Jose
Nachos, the Kitchen Sink Pizza, Deluxe Hot Dogs and Burgers and
Chicken Wings. Also recommended are the Thai Lettuce Wraps —
marinated chicken, julienned vegetables, peanuts and cilantro — or
the pan-seared chicken and pork Pot Stickers, served with toasted
sesame and sweet soya dipping sauce. Joe Kool’s also offers a
convenient take-out and delivery service.
Fun Memorabilia
Large & Popular Rooftop Patio
Deluxe Burgers & Hot Dogs Menu
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