Kopper Kitchen

On a rare occasion eating out by myself, I arrived in St Pete an hour early for an attorney meeting. I had dropped my wife off at Tampa Cruise Terminal for a cruise and not stopped to eat. Checked and Kopper Kitchen was close and nice ratings, so went there. At lunchtime and they were very busy. Through the small parking lot once and luckily caught a car leaving so grabbed the spot. Seated within 5 minutes, with water and menu. I decided on French Toast since it would be quick to make and eat.As I glanced around and listened, the place seemed very homey, with many regular customers. Displays of copper pots and pans, even a copper door to the kitchen, really accented the name. Small but very comfy. I felt like a neighbor, not a stranger.My meal came quickly, despite being busy. My French Toast was moist and crisp and flavorful. The server was great and kept checking on me. I ate my meal and left in plenty of time for my appointment.

Service was friendly and helpful. The meatloaf was a thin slice with not much flavor and the mashed potatoes were instant. Disappointed. Typical diner setting. They did substitute very good crinkle cut French fries for the instant potatoes. Big whole wheat roll served with the lunch. Not impressed and I don't leave underwhelming reviews often. Emphasis friendly service.

What a breath of fresh air this place is. If you're not paying attention you will pass right by, and you will miss an amazing breakfast. My omelette was delicious, the grits were creamy, the bacon was crispy and the toast was delicious. The sweet tea was delicious the staff were all very friendly, busy and attentive. The restaurant was festive and friendly. The restrooms were clean. The windows are high up so people can't stair inside. This is a great place for breakfast.

Menu is pretty boring. The service is diner style if that's what you're looking for, just a bunch of busy waiters running around yelling from across the room.

Food was very good. I ate a fruit plate and the vegan pancakes. I'm a big guy and I was overfull when I left. They offered a "real" maple syrup for a small fee which I chose. Waitstaff was very polite and answered all my questions. The ambiance was diner style, very clean.

I think going here since the 70s. After Fred retired everything has gone downhill. The owner/manager is rude and it looks like she hates her job. The staff is not as happy as they used to be. Now. they're charging 4% if you use your credit card. No one else in town is doing that. that's just going to hurt tips for their weight staff. It's such a disappointment. I really used to like this restaurant. I've had nothing but bad experience since she took over.

Good old school diner - nice people - comfort food easy done old fashion diner way. It's a step out of Florida for minute- being from upstate NY and New England - has that feel except for the Palm tree out the window

Attentive service in wholesome environment with good food. I recommend the vegetarian Reuben.

Love this old fashion dinner! The waitress and staff are so friendly and so effficient. The breakfast is fantastic I had blueberry pancakes that were amazing. The food comes out fast and fresh.

Once a St Pete staple, the Kopper Kitchen is now awful. The place for tasty vegetarian treats and neighborly good vibes was replaced with burnt food, slow service and a chaotic check out. Save your $ for Alesia or Golden Dinosaurs. What a shame.