Nana’s celebrates decade in business

Nana’s Kountry Kupboard knows what it means to overcome adversity.
Despite a shaky economy, and a car accident that nearly killed owner Judy Coppinger, the restaurant has endured and is celebrating 10 years in business today.
Nana’s opened April 6, 1998 and has been at the same location at Sunny Side Heights ever since.
‘I didn’t know if I’d make it this long,’ said Judy. ‘I consider it an accomplishment to be open so long with the economy and the job situation the way it is.’
It hasn’t been easy, and Judy nearly lost her life in 2004 in a car accident on Lucky Road. She suffered a broken back, crushed vertebrae, and a number of other injuries.
‘The doctors told me I wouldn’t walk again because I had such major damage to my lower extremities,’ said Judy, who says she is still scheduled to undergo another surgery on her foot.
With Judy recuperating, her son Chad stepped up and decided to run Nana’s. It’s been his steady influence, and his commitment to the business, that played a major role in keeping the doors open.
‘Chad is pretty much here every day,’ said Judy, indicating Nana’s is open seven days a week. ‘Chad had been doing factory work and he decided he wanted to do this. It’s something different, but he really likes it.’
The bread and butter of any restaurant is its food and Nana’s has a mouth-watering variety of menu options. Saturday mornings are always hectic thanks to the three types of gravy offered ‘ regular, sausage, and chocolate gravy. Omelets and homemade hashbrown casserole are also favorites.
‘People just love that chocolate gravy,’ said Judy.
Fridays are busy with the ever-popular catfish, frog legs, shrimp and hush puppies. Lunch specials start at $4.75 and breakfast specials start at $4. There are also a number of desserts, which are all made on the premises. The desserts include: coconut cake, banana pudding, peach cobbler, earthquake cake, sin cake, and a hot fudge brownie sundae.
A new menu item Chad recently created is a monster cheeseburger which has received rave reviews. Judy says the burger will please your taste buds and fill your tummy.
‘We try to keep our prices down,’ said Judy. ‘Even though there has been a major increase in our food costs, were are trying to keep it affordable.’
Nana’s Kountry Kupboard can be reached at 473-7769. Nana’s is located at 532 Sunny Side Heights.