If you’re craving comfort food with a kick, there’s a new spot in downtown Victoria’s that’s got locals lining up down the block.

Coops Chicken & Smash Burgers has officially opened its doors at 609 Yates St. and is making a name for itself with its Southern-inspired flavour and family-first values.

The restaurant is named after the owners’ young son.

“So the restaurant is named after our eight-year-old son, Cooper,” said co-owner Ashley Burley.

“He’s got himself his manager shirt and he loves being a part of it,” said co-owner Scott Burley.

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Coops offers up mouth-watering menu options like spicy Nashville chicken burgers, classic smash burgers, onion rings, milkshakes and, of course, crispy chicken boxes.

“Our boxes are, you know, you have three tenders and fr

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