Any time I have a cookie, or a brownie, or a peanut butter sandwich, I have to have a big glass of whole milk to go with it. Delicious.
This right here. Add in cake, cupcakes, or any other number of delicious sweet treats.

I could be wrong but I think reason people like Braums milk is cause of the slightly more sugar in it. Just doing a quick search. Borden Fat Free Skim Milk 12g sugar 4% Carbs Braum's Skim Milk 18g sugar 6% carbs. Braums Milk has more sugar in it a least compared to Borden.

Yeah, they condense the skim. I don't think they do that with the other levels of fat.

It says on the jug that it's been condensed. They aren't sneaking anything in.

I don't really know, haven't had one of them in decades, just going by what was posted way back in the thread, something about using powder now, it's not just milk and ice cream, and not allowing them to be made the old way, lots of unhappy people back when they changed.

I just got one, no powder. Powder is used in Malt, which taste very different. Maybe people got someone that didn't understand the difference between a shake and a malt.

As I said a few posts ago, I think they've improved the milkshakes back to their prior standard. I can assure you, a few years ago, something definitely changed in the way they make them, and they were terrible. It wasn't a case of confusing a malt and a shake, it was just a bad tasting shake.

As I said a few posts ago, I think they've improved the milkshakes back to their prior standard. I can assure you, a few years ago, something definitely changed in the way they make them, and they were terrible. It wasn't a case of confusing a malt and a shake, it was just a bad tasting shake.

Don't get your hopes up they are still using the shake milk. Probably what happen is they had some open milk from the morning and probably just threw it in your shake. It's not supposed to happen but i'm sure it does. Also If they machine is out of milk and don't have time to fill it they will just grab what is open. Just ask for it to be made with real milk.

I just got one, no powder. Powder is used in Malt, which taste very different. Maybe people got someone that didn't understand the difference between a shake and a malt.

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Don't get your hopes up they are still using the shake milk. Probably what happen is they had some open milk from the morning and probably just threw it in your shake. It's not supposed to happen but i'm sure it does. Also If they machine is out of milk and don't have time to fill it they will just grab what is open. Just ask for it to be made with real milk.

Could very well be. When they made their change, at one point I did ask for one with real milk and it tasted terrible, so I'm guessing it didn't get made with real milk that time. I've had a few in the past few weeks and all were good, so I'm hopeful. I don't get them very often anymore, anyway.

I haven't really been going to Braums since they redid the Danforth location. But I do always go inside and haven't seen any changes in how they are made. I've never noticed a difference when they use jug milk vs milk out of the dispenser.

As I said a few posts ago, I think they've improved the milkshakes back to their prior standard. I can assure you, a few years ago, something definitely changed in the way they make them, and they were terrible. It wasn't a case of confusing a malt and a shake, it was just a bad tasting shake.

Yes, they absolutely did change. It was a cost-cutting measure. They concocted a "base" *milkshake* mix that was ordered to be used *instead* of bottled shelf milk, because using the shelf milk was taking away inventory from retail sales. When it got out, Braum's put out a bunch of corporate BS about it being "healthier" and "fortified" or whatever, as if people are drinking a milkshake for its health benefits.

For a time, individual managers were responding to requests to have the shakes make with actual, regular, real milk, but Braum's HQ found out about it and started threatening local managers with termination if they didn't use the mandated mix.

Yeah, that swirling motion you see is Braum's going down the toilet. Just to add a little ancillary insult to injury, my mom was telling me the other day she had picked up some "sale" butter from Braums the other day, but when she used it, noted it had a horrible smell and realized that, somehow, it had spoiled. Not sure how, exactly, but it was simply another nail in Braum's coffin. We don't do Braum's anymore. I think since the younger generation took it over, they've pretty much turned it into a pure bean-counting operation, the overall quality has gone in the crapper, and the leadership just doesn't care anymore. They'll throw a ton of money at a pretty storefront, and make sure it looks nice for a while, but once it isn't new or popular anymore, they'll let it rot.

I've lived in Oklahoma nearly all my life, and remember Braum's as a wonderful, special treat as a kid, great milk and dairy products, and even when my kids were little, we took the extra effort to get their products. That was 20 years ago. Braum's is no longer worth the effort, at least not for me/my family. I also know they don't give two rips about my opinion, either. If they still work for someone else, that's great, power to ya. They're living on their name IMO.

Yes, they absolutely did change. It was a cost-cutting measure. They concocted a "base" *milkshake* mix that was ordered to be used *instead* of bottled shelf milk, because using the shelf milk was taking away inventory from retail sales. When it got out, Braum's put out a bunch of corporate BS about it being "healthier" and "fortified" or whatever, as if people are drinking a milkshake for its health benefits.

For a time, individual managers were responding to requests to have the shakes make with actual, regular, real milk, but Braum's HQ found out about it and started threatening local managers with termination if they didn't use the mandated mix.

Yeah, that swirling motion you see is Braum's going down the toilet. Just to add a little ancillary insult to injury, my mom was telling me the other day she had picked up some "sale" butter from Braums the other day, but when she used it, noted it had a horrible smell and realized that, somehow, it had spoiled. Not sure how, exactly, but it was simply another nail in Braum's coffin. We don't do Braum's anymore. I think since the younger generation took it over, they've pretty much turned it into a pure bean-counting operation, the overall quality has gone in the crapper, and the leadership just doesn't care anymore. They'll throw a ton of money at a pretty storefront, and make sure it looks nice for a while, but once it isn't new or popular anymore, they'll let it rot.

I've lived in Oklahoma nearly all my life, and remember Braum's as a wonderful, special treat as a kid, great milk and dairy products, and even when my kids were little, we took the extra effort to get their products. That was 20 years ago. Braum's is no longer worth the effort, at least not for me/my family. I also know they don't give two rips about my opinion, either. If they still work for someone else, that's great, power to ya. They're living on their name IMO.

Quality rip on "millennials" there but they aren't the problem. Making a quality burger costs money. So either Braum's has higher than normal prices or they use cheaper materials. So of course their quality has gone down.

And this is a Capitalist America. Braum's, like literally every other company in America is going to do everything they can to make as much money as they can.

I've never been a huge Braum's fan, but the difference in their meats and burger sizes from the change a few years ago, as well as their change in their milkshakes has seemed pretty negligible.

Sorry you hate dealing with kids running businesses now though. It's only going to get worse for you. /shrug.

Yes, they absolutely did change. It was a cost-cutting measure. They concocted a "base" *milkshake* mix that was ordered to be used *instead* of bottled shelf milk, because using the shelf milk was taking away inventory from retail sales. When it got out, Braum's put out a bunch of corporate BS about it being "healthier" and "fortified" or whatever, as if people are drinking a milkshake for its health benefits.

For a time, individual managers were responding to requests to have the shakes make with actual, regular, real milk, but Braum's HQ found out about it and started threatening local managers with termination if they didn't use the mandated mix.

Yeah, that swirling motion you see is Braum's going down the toilet. Just to add a little ancillary insult to injury, my mom was telling me the other day she had picked up some "sale" butter from Braums the other day, but when she used it, noted it had a horrible smell and realized that, somehow, it had spoiled. Not sure how, exactly, but it was simply another nail in Braum's coffin. We don't do Braum's anymore. I think since the younger generation took it over, they've pretty much turned it into a pure bean-counting operation, the overall quality has gone in the crapper, and the leadership just doesn't care anymore. They'll throw a ton of money at a pretty storefront, and make sure it looks nice for a while, but once it isn't new or popular anymore, they'll let it rot.

I've lived in Oklahoma nearly all my life, and remember Braum's as a wonderful, special treat as a kid, great milk and dairy products, and even when my kids were little, we took the extra effort to get their products. That was 20 years ago. Braum's is no longer worth the effort, at least not for me/my family. I also know they don't give two rips about my opinion, either. If they still work for someone else, that's great, power to ya. They're living on their name IMO.

Odd. I was in Braums just two weeks ago. Watched the lady scoop the ice cream into the cup and pour milk from a jug of Braum's milk in the bin in the cooler. Same as I observed a couple of months earlier at another location, and Just like I've seen them do it for 20 years.

I am ashamed to admit that I have at least one shake from Braums a week and have done so for decades. I haven't noticed changes like some on here claim. Mine has always been made with real hand scooped ice cream and their milk. Mine are always great, except when a newby makes it too thin :) .

As for the burgers, I really don't go to a dairy store to eat burgers. Just like I don't go to Tuckers for their shakes (mediocre, at best). Braums milk products are why I go and they are very good. It's just a struggle always to choose between best tasting version and least fat version. lol.

Milkshake gate

Slightly off topic, sorry, but it's kinda relevant.

Been wondering how the shakes are at S&B and Patty Wagon (thick enough, flavorful enough)? I haven't had a shake/malt from anybody in years and years, am tempted sometimes at those places, but am usually too full to do one, and don't want to spend $5 to try without some foreknowledge and y'all seem to know your shakes...

I'd be delighted to think Braum's had reversed course on the milkshake thing. Don't know. If they have, great.

I'd be delighted to think Braum's had reversed course on the milkshake thing. Don't know. If they have, great.

They are still using Shake Milk. However like I said depends on how lazy or busy they are they will use whatever they can find. Sometimes they will fill milk jugs with the shake milk also and just pour it as it's easier than using the machine it comes out of. So don't get your hopes up too high.

A2 Milk is the "new milk".

Casady Square (on Penn just south of Britton) where the new Braum's will go:

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Casady Square (on Penn just south of Britton) where the new Braum's will go:

Since they have the whole strip blocked off are they wiping it all away?

This was my neighborhood strip center, went trick or treating as a kid can't really recall much that was in that strip, maybe blockbuster, a paint store, pool supply store

Since they have the whole strip blocked off are they wiping it all away?

Yes, see the plans here: https://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=471-Braum-s-planning-new-store-in-Casady-Square

A2 Milk is the "new milk".

This post had me worried, but I picked up a gallon of the old-label milk and the A2 milk at the same time when my Braum's was switching over. As far as I can tell, they're exactly the same other than the label. They taste identical to me, and the nutrition facts are identical line-for-line, which would be pretty impossible to do if they changed anything about the milk.

This post had me worried, but I picked up a gallon of the old-label milk and the A2 milk at the same time when my Braum's was switching over. As far as I can tell, they're exactly the same other than the label. They taste identical to me, and the nutrition facts are identical line-for-line, which would be pretty impossible to do if they changed anything about the milk.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/a1-vs-a2-milk

I don't know if this was mentioned elsewhere but, Braums announced Bill Braum passed away on March 23rd at the family farm in Tuttle.

Makes one wonder what will come next. Will they sell out to an investment group or will they grow beyond the five state region they currently cover.

I don't know if this was mentioned elsewhere but, Braums announced Bill Braum passed away on March 23rd at the family farm in Tuttle.

Makes one wonder what will come next. Will they sell out to an investment group or will they grow beyond the five state region they currently cover.

if they are smart. they will not open new stores and just update the brand... heck farm to fork is so popular right now, and this company has been doing it for decades without taking credit for it.

This^^^

Before it was farm to table, we called it vertical integration.

The new Braum's location in The Village at Penn & Britton:

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How do you get these wonderful photos

How do you get these wonderful photos

Something like this, I’d assume:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_964ENTDUAL/DJI-Mavic-2-Enterprise-Dual-with-Enterprise-Shield-Basic.html

How do you get these wonderful photos

I have a drone.

Not being an "Okie" and only living here for 8 years now I don't get the obsession with Braums. I do like the Milk and I like to be able to run in and get a few grocery but when it comes to food they are near the bottom of my list. Fries are good burgers and chicken sandwiches are Meh at best. Ice cream I guess is ok but I like Dairy Queen, or Bryers ice cream at home . Braums has more flavors which i can see as a plus but overall I just don't go there to eat and I eat out 2 if not 3 times a week on my way to work in the afternoon.

I love Braum's apart from the upkeep of their stores and generally poor service.

It's very reasonable and the products are fresh and of good quality.


It helps if you grew up with it, as most Okies did.

I love Braum's apart from the upkeep of their stores and generally poor service.

It's very reasonable and the products are fresh and of good quality.


It helps if you grew up with it, as most Okies did.

And then there's my contrary opinion, grew up with them a block from my house when I was a kid, ate there lots, but cannot stand them now. Food is just average, if not below, their grocery selection just isn't that great (their produce is sad at the ones I've been in), their uncleanliness is legendary, their bad staffing/getting orders wrong is also legendary, the way they wanted to demolish the Donnay building is a prime example of being a horrible corporate citizen, they changed portion sizes (among other food/drink changes). I also don't eat ice cream type foods much anymore, but when I do, Talenti gelato or other brands like that fill the need quite well. Having said all that, their milk is better than most and doesn't spoil as quickly, and their eggnog is probably the best around, and they seem to keep doing business like crazy, so I'm obviously in the minority...

I love Braum's apart from the upkeep of their stores and generally poor service.

It's very reasonable and the products are fresh and of good quality.


It helps if you grew up with it, as most Okies did.

And I will go in for groceries from time to time. Some Markets are much better than other markets. The one i go too has great fresh produce. I think it's cause some stores will have a dedicated market person that works during the day and cares about the place while other stores don't and just throw someone ever there.

Food quality yeah 1/3 burger to 1/4 burger. Hit or miss how long they been in the cabinet. I really don't like their buns they are too dry. Shakes are too hit or miss they can be like drinking milk half the time. Fries are good though. Service can be really bad also.

I think Braum's has found a unique place in the market. A business limited to food products. Packaged, perishable, and/or immediate consumption make up all of their business. They appear to be good enough to keep customers returning and allow them to grow.

I would suggest that for those with physical challenges or simply getting older, this place is a godsend. They have a good range of food without long walking or crowds.

Their dairy products are very good and quite reasonable.

Tons of people go for their milk alone and then end up buying other things.

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I would suggest that for those with physical challenges or simply getting older, this place is a godsend. They have a good range of food without long walking or crowds.

That's exactly why my mom shops there, Crest and Wal-mart are too big for her.

That's exactly why my mom shops there, Crest and Wal-mart are too big for her.

Yep I like running into a Braums get milk, apples, bananas, maybe some butter. It's the fast food end that is way overrated and never on my radar for places to go eat.

Yep I like running into a Braums get milk, apples, bananas, maybe some butter. It's the fast food end that is way overrated and never on my radar for places to go eat.

i only eat there for breakfast... i don't know what it is, but their breakfast seems (in my opinion) to be where they shine against other fast food. but usually i just use them as a grocery store. growing up in NW Oklahoma, Braums was often the grocery store that was convenient for half the town, cause the grocery store was on the other side. i just still go there for eggs, milk, etc out of habit. plus the one by me has pretty good produce.

Their food isn't fantastic but the burger, fries and shake combo for less than $6 represents an incredible bargain.

Their burgers are better than other fast food and I like their fries. Plus, they use fresh produce on their burgers. I also like their breakfast burrito.


Their locations always seem to be very busy and there are reasons for that, whether you personally like them or not.

In fact, their popularity has allowed them to skate by with poor restaurant cleanliness and upkeep, by far my biggest pet peeve.

Their Grande breakfast burrito is excellent and although I don't really look at prices, from memory it seems that the burrito and a drink is about $4.

Their food isn't fantastic but the burger, fries and shake combo for less than $6 represents an incredible bargain.

Their burgers are better than other fast food and I like their fries. Plus, they use fresh produce on their burgers. I also like their breakfast burrito.


Their locations always seem to be very busy and there are reasons for that, whether you personally like them or not.

In fact, their popularity has allowed them to skate by with poor restaurant cleanliness and upkeep, by far my biggest pet peeve.

True and add poor service. I can't tell you how many times I have waited and waited and waited for someone to come over and ring up my market items.

The food is good, about the only think on their menu that I have tried and don't care for is the chicken fingers. The best fast food breakfast anywhere.

Service is good for always being so busy, the only problem i see is sometimes at the fresh market check out, i have to wait for the checker because he or she is always stocking or working in the back.

The stores are as clean as any other fast food restaurants....the older the store, the cleanliness it looks of course....the newer stores are in tip top shape.

I really like Braums...only thing, i get tired of eating there because i eat there a lot....haha...and...during this Coved crap, they seem to be the only fast-food restaurant that the dinning room is open.

Thanks be to God!

The Braum's at 39th & Penn is getting a full remodel, including an arbor over the outdoor seating area.

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The one at NW 62nd and May got a similar remodel a few years ago and is pretty nice now. Hopefully they do the same to the one at NW 17th and Classen soon.

The 39th & Penn Braum's is the one that was going to be replaced by the Classen Circle one that got stopped, right? If that's the case I assume with this renovation any plan to replace it is probably off the table for a long time.

If Braum's could step up their in-store quality control efforts as much as their remodel efforts then it would be a win-win!

Braums is proposing a location at Sara Road and SW 29th. This cross section is where a new turnpike exit/entrance is located. They want to rezone from PUD-1179 to SPUD-1290

It is item 20 on the planning commission agenda

https://okc.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=9744

Braums is proposing a location at Sara Road and SW 29th. This cross section is where a new turnpike exit/entrance is located. They want to rezone from PUD-1179 to SPUD-1290

It is item 20 on the planning commission agenda

https://okc.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=9744

I watched the meeting. This application was withdrawn. Will have to see if it is again considered.

Any word on the planned Braum's at 192nd and Western? The sign has been up for quite some time with no movement other than the adjacent road construction on north Western. There is also a planned 7-11 across the street next to the Sonic that has sat quiet.

There is a Braums being built at I-40 and Morgan Rd and SW29th and Sara Road (near new turnpike). They are three miles from one another.

In this area, there will be a Braums at I40 and Council, I-40 and Mustang, I-40 and Garth Brooks, I-40 and Morgan, and SW29th and Sara.

Braum's has started the much-needed renovation of the location at 4020 N. Penn.

Location at 4020 N. Penn.

They have replaced the seating and added some of the new dark tile flooring on top of the old tile. The wood-like flooring in the Fresh Market section is new.

Looks like the next step is redoing the kitchen and serving area.

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Yet another Braum's coming to West OKC (red marker):

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Braum's is planning a location at NW 150th & May; just to the west of the OnCue.

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Wow I hope they don't spread themselves too thin. Most of their stores have trouble finding help and managers. Some of them also are not very busy not sure how they stay open to be honest.

On a side note has anyone tried the online grocery pick up. I was reading comments on facebook about the long waits when you get there for pick up.

I constantly find it amazing how Braum's continues to expand despite the fact many (if not most) of their stores are just. so. filthy. I know it must be a challenge keep a store clean but the lack of cleanliness is just appalling. By necessity I went to the new Braum's on Covell/I-35 today. To see how filthy that new store already looks is just unbelievable. Braum's expands and lack of store cleanliness expands as well.

I was just at that braum’s and didn’t find it filthy at all.

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Because people still flock there.

They are just printing money.

Braum’s is an amazing store, IMO. From my experience there used to be an issue with cleanliness but the ones I frequent the issue no longer exists. Their milk is amazing. Their shakes and ice cream are awesome. And I love the bag of cheeseburgers for less than $10.