Champions Sports Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Hillsboro

I have tried to support this business as much as possible since it opened a few years ago. Jordan was the server and was great before covid hit, and Jared is great as well. I come in to watch the Steelers games when I can and introduced myself to Jared when it first opened. But, the past few times I have been there, the food and service has declined drastically. This was why I stopped going to Lil' Cooperstown, which was the previous bar in the same spot. The last time I came in with my family and my mom, she and I ordered the French Dip sandwiches. It was on a Tuesday when they have Trivia night, so it was ridiculously loud, and busy, and understaffed. We were there for almost 2 hours, as it took over an hour to get our food. I right away noticed that the bread was old and stale, and the meat tasted old. I was starving, so I ate it all, and fast. My mom was just picking at hers and I asked her if hers was old too, and it was. After she looked like she was not going to take another bite, only after a few bites, I asked her to open the sandwich so I could look at the meat. She did, and it was green and black. I was shocked, and disgusted that I had just eaten my whole sandwich. I had to ask another waitress to call my waiter over because he never came back to check on us. When he did, I told him that I was not going to pay for her sandwich, and showed it to him. He just said, Ok, I will take it off. No apologies, or offer to remove my sandwich as well. I was even more shocked at his reaction. He could have cared less. Then to find out, he charged me $3 for her substituted onion rings. For the Chef/Cook to even put this on our plates was absolutely inexcusable! We had also ordered the So High Nachos, which for the past 2 or 3 times ordering them, have actually become So Low. I also ordered the Dozen Wings, only to get 10 of them instead of 12. Not that big of a deal, but when you are already paying $16 for 12 wings, it actually is. There is a reason the previous bar was not successful. And quite frankly, I am not sure I will go back, unless just to stop in for a beer and a game. My mom got sick that night, which was 2 days before Thanksgiving. Up all night with you know what. I am just glad she felt better on Thanksgiving day. I called in and asked for Jared the next day but was told he would not be in until Monday. This answers my question as to why the service and food has declined. Hopefully they will realize this and make some changes, or this will be another...

UPDATE Oct 3, 2024

Went in with a very large group again tonight. My receipt shows Rylee was our server. She was horrible. I arrived at 4:55 and she finally came to our table at 5:20, we ordered beers, and it took nearly 10 minutes to get those.

After our beers were delivered, she never once came back. Several people asked where she was. A full hour later she was walking by and someone in my group reached out and she asked if we wanted another beer. I looked her straight in the face and said we've been sitting here so long with nothing, NO I am DONE. She just blankly stared and said "Okay, so you are good?" I mean, really, is she that oblivious?

The other man next to me said he was tired of waiting and didn't want anything either.

The only reason she was tipped is because of auto gratuity, otherwise, I would have given her nothing. Absolutely terrible.

Several people at my table also said the same. I should have complained to management but I just wanted to leave.

Rating is for April 2024 visit. Today is ZERO for service.

April 2024

I came in with a group recently. I don't remember the waitresses name, tall girl who had a backwards ball cap. Plenty friendly, greeted everybody, she was on top of everything. Never rushed us and readily available to help. She was the only person assigned to our group and surrounding tables. I think she was overworked, but did a good job.

Several people in the group complimented on how well she handled the workload.

I was rather pleased when a few of us ordered drinks right after happy hour ended and she said she would make sure to get us the discount price.

The location has good access, right off TV Hwy, although I entered through a residential street. Plenty of parking.

I was worried this would be a drive bar based on some of the pictures. No, it's a pretty nice place. I wouldn't call it upscale, but very tasteful, clean, plenty of booths and some outdoor seating.

I don't plan to be a regular here because I really don't get out much, but I won't avoid this...

I went here for the first time this evening. Sat at the bar. I had the Mountain bacon egg cheese burger. It was big! But tasty. Hit the spot. Tots were also good..but wouldn't have minded a few more... lots of options on tap. I went with the red from Bridgeport. Paired well with my burger. Apparently the Old fashion is on point..seemed like the bar tender made a hundred of them while I sat there..lol. actually I have to give the staff super props. They were hustling and doing a great job!. Super friendly and had attitudes. Plus they all seemed to work well together. That's a huge plus in my book. They had the outside opened up with a few tables. Nice touch as we get into warmer weather. And sure..lots of TVs with lots of sports ball on. I'll be back. And you should go.

Update: 8-30-24

I've had a variety of food options here now. Met a few regular patrons. Food is good. You won't go wrong with whatever you choose. The staff... Chelsea is on point. Your drinks should be what you wanted. They poor heavy.. watching how the staff treat the customer.. you should tip well

I will be back If you recognize me..and tell me so..first round is on me.

Finally got here for breakfast! Chicken fried steak and eggs! Overall, great meal. The steak was a little on the salty.side for my likes...but not bad. I still ate it. Gladly! And what I was unsure of that came in the little cup of red stuff....was a delicious jelly to go on my perfectly toasted and buttered bread. Served till 1 on Sundays. Breakfast. The bloody mary looks solid.. if you're into those. Come check them out for your Sunday breakfast/ brunch...you...