5 /5 OlletheOpa: So I like to write honest and trustworthy reviews, with the only potential biases being clearly stated at the beginning of the review, if there is to be any! With that said, I will admit I have a soft spot for this place because of their persistent effort to host weekly open mics (thanks to the country music artist Lola Blu) and the opportunity that it gives local musicians a chance to play out. Even without the open mic though, this place deserves any acknowledgement I give it here regardless, just because its what it is. Now, with that said.. Coaches Corner is a great bar & grill, I believe is the correct term, being that they offer cooked-to-order food and craft beverages there. Located at 622 S. State St., Belvidere, IL 61008. Coaches Corner is an ideal place for an outing. Whether its for a few(or more) cold drinks, or a tasty meal, or to watch the game(s) or play a game(A&E slots) or darts or pinball(& a crane machine with stuffies), there is plenty to do there. On the flip side, if youre just really needing a clean and safe, family-friendly environment away from the noise and bar scene, then there are booths available in there own section with a couple TV sets on standby for use(if desired) in a sit-down restaurant style setting with carpeted floors and sliding wood doors in tandem with a wall separating from the bar area. Its located strait ahead from the main entrance in the building. Bar and seating area with the A&E gaming section located back-center in the bar area(which is to the right when you walk in the main entrance) and a dart station(open mic area on Tuesday evenings after 6pm and scheduled performers on Saturdays) located the left of that. There are pinball machines (4) a single player air-hockey game and a crane machine all located directly left when walking in the entrance(and to the right if your on the way out the main entrance)Lastly for services, Coaches Corner has a conference room big enough to host private parties, political discussions and meetings, fundraisers, BINGO and corporate lunches. Oh, and its own mini bar area and in-house catering service(with its own kitchen separated by metal kitchen style push doors) for any event(birthday parties?), with TVs and even a pull down projector screen if need be(power point presentation/ home videos/in memory of, ECT)! Restrooms(located to the left of entrance {walking in} past the pinball machines) are modern looking, spacious, well lit and clean-kept. Even has one of those little straw baskets with restroom amenities(sanitizer wipes and cologne spray) available. Also, it includes a diaper changing area, in-stall and thats just for the guys restroom! So you can only imagine how nice the womens restroom may be! Dont ask me though lol, dont care to know on that 1! Lastly, the parking lot is a good size for the establishment. More than enough parking space for most day and nights and for particularly busy days or outdoor parking lot parties/events(raffles)/concerts, there is a big ol municipal parking lot right across the street, plus some designated curbside parking, street-side(State St.). So, there you have it! My most descriptive review yet and I really do mean what I say about the service here: excellent! Great ownership, paired with good management, paired with diligent workers and friendly, customer oriented staff in conjunction with a clean and eventful, modern environment with good products (food and drink and {outsourced}cheesecake!) and lastly, live music no doubt(the only spot in all of Belvidere doing an open-mic night, not just weekly, but period!)! You cant go wrong! Put me in Coach! ;)
