There was a sign on the Carps restaurant downtown Bryan (old Casa Rod location) today that stated, "Opening again Friday 10/2." That's First Friday. Wishing them luck!
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Bryan is getting another 7 Brew. On 21 across from the HEB.
Captn_Ag05 said:
Bryan is getting another 7 Brew. On 21 across from the HEB.
Captn_Ag05 said:
Bryan is getting another 7 Brew. On 21 across from the HEB.
interesting choice of location...
Not an affluent area, but they don't have any competition from Dutch Bros or Starbucks (yet) on that stretch of road
b0ridi said:
Not an affluent area, but they don't have any competition from Dutch Bros or Starbucks (yet) on that stretch of road
I'm surprised they didn't go closer to the bypass with all those fast food places.
The left cannot kill the Spirit of Charlie Kirk.
That is the area that's unserved lot of traffic. It will do very well high traffic count.
Just a quick search on the demographics of coffee shop patrons tells me the top consumers are:
So, the comment about it being an interesting location is accurate IMO.
- Students
- Young professionals
- Health-conscious consumers
- Remote workers
- Seniors
So, the comment about it being an interesting location is accurate IMO.
Go sit outside a Dutch Bros. Every single demographic gets in line there.
7 Brew will likely do fine on HWY 21.
7 Brew will likely do fine on HWY 21.
The Anchor said:
Go sit outside a Dutch Bros. Every single demographic gets in line there.
7 Brew will likely do fine on HWY 21.
Look where Dutch Bros decided to place their locations.
Not disagreeing with that
But unless im forgetting one I dont think north Bryan has any chain coffee places. And so many people drive on HWY 21 every single day
But unless im forgetting one I dont think north Bryan has any chain coffee places. And so many people drive on HWY 21 every single day
Overhead is small for those coffee shacks and they sell every product for $8+. Minimal customers needed to make a profit.
The farthest north I can think of is the Dutch Bros on Booneville
Captn_Ag05 said:
Overhead is small for those coffee shacks and they sell every product for $8+. Minimal customers needed to make a profit.
Incredible how fast they can put up a location. I bet we get more in BCS in the next few years.
"We build a building a week," said Dennis Dickson of Creative Modular Construction. "From raw material to get it ready to ship. So a week ago, this building was (only) parts. And now it's placed. Typically after the guys polish it out and the concrete and everything sets, it is about six weeks. "In six weeks, they'll be selling coffee."
And it is very busy all day every day.
So, next door to the Murphys Gas?
Looks like they are cleaning that lot up, but it's pretty big.
Looks like they are cleaning that lot up, but it's pretty big.
It is time to put the chairs in the wagon
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Ate at Yumori's and Rosie's Pasta last week. Thought both were fantastic and would highly recommend.
I haven't seen anything on their Instagram account, but the old Peas in a Pod daycare center on Barron had signage up for Donna's Quilting Respite when I walked past today. They're currently just across Fitch in the same center with Vitality Chiropractic (where Urban Table is/was).
The Anchor said:
Go sit outside a Dutch Bros. Every single demographic gets in line there.
7 Brew will likely do fine on HWY 21.
Hopefully it will be as difficult to get in and out of as their Villa Maria location. Is that part of their business model as well?
Have we talked about Burritazos? It's going into the space that was Wacked Out Wiener in POM.
tu ag said:trouble said:
There's a new mall Chinese place open. Asia Wok. Didn't try it, just noticed it today.
"mall Chinese" = a 100% lock this poster will never try it himself.
Just let us know how good it is when you do, Trouble!
FIRST, UNDERSTAND THAT MALL CHINESE IS IT'S OWN SPECIAL THING. Pretty much, you like it or you don't. For mallrats of certain age, it's like crack.
That said, Asia Wok is decent. Big portions. Decent prices. I'll probably have it again but not anytime soon. It's not as good as the previous mall Chinese place we had.
No sweet and sour chicken. Orange chicken is overly sweet with no spice. Honey chicken was good but nothing special. Fried rice was good and not overly greasy. Pepsi products which if it was anywhere else would be a kiss of death but I'm getting a drink from Taste of the Tropics anyway.
Back in the day I ate mall Chinese a lot because it was cheap and good.
maroon barchetta said:
Back in the day I ate mall Chinese a lot because it was cheap and good.
Back in the day, I ate Mr. Ping's Chinese fast food in the convenience store on Wellborn for the exact same reason. It's luxury student housing now.
maroon barchetta said:
Back in the day I ate mall Chinese a lot because it was cheap and good.
And Manchu Wok was both. That's how it stayed open for 30 years.
Oh and the new place doesn't have fortune cookies or a discount price for adding a spring roll to your meal. I realized that after I left.
Wild Grain announced they are no longer doing pizzas.
Nor anything after 3 pm.
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Yeah, and spinning it as big changes, moving forward etc. My guess is they are short staffed and adjusting.
FlyRod said:
Wild Grain announced they are no longer doing pizzas.
I would never order a pizza from a place called "Wild Grain".
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PS3D said:FlyRod said:
Wild Grain announced they are no longer doing pizzas.
I would never order a pizza from a place called "Wild Grain".
you really missed out then...
PS3D said:FlyRod said:
Wild Grain announced they are no longer doing pizzas.
I would never order a pizza from a place called "Wild Grain".
It was in collaboration with The Wild Garlic Pizza Co. (same chef/owner).
They must have made these changes before they announced them. My wife and I tried going for the first time during dinner hours a couple of weeks ago and they were closed. No announcement that I could find online anywhere.
CMac said he is opening up his new food truck "soon."
What retail would you like to see in College Station? Betting Trader Joes takes the top spot on this one.
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There was a recent poster on Nextdoor who says they're in negotiations to lease the former Urban Table location and open a cafeteria-style restaurant with a bakery, and use the upstairs for catering events and weekend brunch. They hope to open before Thanksgiving.