This is about to open at corner of NW 122nd and Rockwell. Looks like some other locations coming too.

From their website:

In 1998, Scooter’s Coffee was born. Co-founders Don and Linda Eckles began an amazing journey when they opened their first drive-thru coffeehouse in Bellevue, Nebraska. Their keys to success: find a great location and stay committed to high-quality drinks, speed of service, and a BIG smile. Scooter’s Coffee is fortunate to have over two decades of success due to its commitment to the original business principles and company core values. Amazing People, Amazing Drinks…Amazingly Fast!®

https://scooterscoffee.com

Do you know anything about their plans for other possible locations in the metro?

There is a strip mall being built at NW 178th & May and the end unit was built with a drive-thru window and the parking lot was specifically designed to facilitate traffic flow by that window. The location is very small and my thoughts have been that the most likely candidate would be a coffee or donut shop, with a major pizza chain (Papa Johns?) being a distant third possibility.

They list "Route 66 and Rockwell" and "Route 66 and Portland" as coming soon - so two more along 39th street.

They've started work on the one closer to 39th and Portland. Haven't seen the area around Rockwell though. I hope they do well.

The 122nd location was done quickly. Removing the underground tanks was the biggest part of the job it appeared. Structure went up quickly.

I've been tracking this for a while... Here are the locations I know of:

3924 nw 39th (near Tulsa)

7040 NW 122nd (Rockwell)

12300 N. May (122nd - old Circle K site)

4800 S. Sooner

2100 NW 145th (Penn)

I've been tracking this for a while... Here are the locations I know of:

3924 nw 39th (near Tulsa)

7040 NW 122nd (Rockwell)

12300 N. May (122nd - old Circle K site)

4800 S. Sooner

2100 NW 145th (Penn)

Thanks for that information. Seeing their other locations, it seems unlikely they would put one at NW 178th & May, since they will have one at 123rd. I'll have to try the one on N. May once it's open.

another cheap and stale coffee chain to put a bigger strain on an already oversaturated coffee market.

Where is Vintage nowadays? I was really hoping to stop by when it was on the NW part of town, and I think I saw it somewhere around Classen Curve??

another cheap and stale coffee chain to put a bigger strain on an already oversaturated coffee market.

Your opinion isn't just a bit biased, is it, Mr. Vintage Coffee owner?

we've been at nw 49th & Western since 2012. and better than ever. :cool:

Your opinion isn't just a bit biased, is it, Mr. Vintage Coffee owner?

biased is one word. well-informed is another. :lol2:

biased is one word. well-informed is another. :lol2:

Heh... I'm totally stealing that.

I'm with Vintage Coffee on this one... 39th doesn't need more crappy coffee shops... I am happy with ZT Coffee on Britton, Vintage on Western, and Classen Coffee on Classen. I guess the Coffee shop in DT Bethany could switch to a better roaster if I had my way.

^^^ That may be (how do you know Scooter's is crappy?), but for the owner of a coffee shop to make his first post in a couple of years denigrating another business just ain't cool. And in the meantime, the coffee shops along May from Britton south to at least Reno (and probably way further) number only three - two are Starbucks and only one is sit-down. Yes, there are other places that sell coffee, but no "coffee shops", and yes, I know there are others on Classen, Western, 23rd, etc., but I'm talking about May.

Actually, looking at Scooter's website they actually have locations in several states and been around since 1998. I totally dislike the above comment by Vintage coffee guy and because of that negative jab will go out of my way to pass Vintage and try Scooters. Be professional! If you don't like that its here, don't go. Unless you've tried it don't call it stale and cheap...

Been to Scooters twice and thought it was great! All thumbs up.:o

i tried scooters on a road trip last year.
but only because ZERO local coffee shops were open at that time. it was that, starbucks or gas station.

guess what? it was stale. and cheap. and dirty. and the one worker could not have cared less.
but you're saying because i've spent 13 years of my life trying to build something, i don't get to have an opinion?

if you want to continue sending your money out of your community just so you can support one more crappy chain, that's on you.

our customers would rather have quality, freshness and natural ingredients.

if you want to continue sending your money out of your community just you can support one more crappy chain, that's on you.



I would love to hear your opinion ofyour competitor across the street, Stella Nova.

I would love to hear your opinion of your competitor across the street, Stella Nova.

this feels like a setup. but i guess since my opinion is just biased and the worst i can do is alienate people who love chains, here goes:

it is exactly what you would expect from a concept started by real estate investors and former starbucks employees. their business practice of moving in next to other established local coffee shops is straight from the CVS/Walgreens playbook and is frankly embarrassing for them.

i give them about 50/50 odds of selling out to a concept like Scooters (or maybe a chicken place).
it would be a great payoff for their investors.

this feels like a setup. but i guess since my opinion is just biased and the worst i can do is alienate people who love chains, here goes:

it is exactly what you would expect from a concept started by real estate investors and former starbucks employees. their business practice of moving in next to other established local coffee shops is straight from the CVS/Walgreens playbook and is frankly embarrassing for them.

i give them about 50/50 odds of selling out to a concept like Scooters (or maybe a chicken place).
it would be a great payoff for their investors.

I have yet to go to Stella, but if what you say is true than I probably won't then.

I have yet to go to Stella, but if what you say is true than I probably won't then.

you are welcome to try them out for yourself. we're just about 400 feet away if you don't like it...

I have yet to go to Stella, but if what you say is true than I probably won't then.

Definitely give it a try. Not only do they have great coffee and breakfast burritos, it is also a friendly and inviting environment!

I've been to all the Stella Nova locations, and while there are several similarities to Starbucks, they offer a superior product and superior service. They also have ample space for people needing to work or study. I hope they expand to other places, too, like Tulsa.

i tried scooters on a road trip last year.
but only because ZERO local coffee shops were open at that time. it was that, starbucks or gas station.

guess what? it was stale. and cheap. and dirty. and the one worker could not have cared less.
but you're saying because i've spent 13 years of my life trying to build something, i don't get to
if you want to continue sending your money out of your community just so you can support one more crappy chain, that's on you.

our customers would rather have quality, freshness and natural ingredients.

Scooters is simple, Sonic meets 7-11 coffee, sweet, colors, large styrofoam cups, fake whipped cream, yech!

Seemed fine to me. And REALLY convenient! Glad to have it in OKC.

Seemed fine to me. And REALLY convenient! Glad to have it in OKC.

I tried the new location @ 122 & Rockwell, and It was very good. Also, glad to see this new option in OKC.

I tried the new location @ 122 & Rockwell, and It was very good. Also, glad to see this new option in OKC.I hope it does well but it seems like an odd combination of businesses on that corner. A small, off brand C-store replaces it’s gas pumps with a coffee shop?

I have yet to go to Stella, but if what you say is true than I probably won't then.

Stella Nova is great! Great coffee, food and atmosphere.

It’s slightly better than fast food and convenience store coffee, but you’ll pay Starbucks’ prices. I’ll take Elemental, Hank’s (excuse me, Not Your Average Joe’s) or Evoke any time.

Stella's coffee is very good, not great. It is fairly priced. They are clean and attractive facilities. The staff at all of them I've been to have been friendly and much more engaged than Starbucks. It just feels better than Starbucks and are good spots to meet and talk with better seating.

There are several good locals I frequent, but I don't hold it against Stella that they are convenient or popular enough to have more than one store. And, every cup of coffee I have doesn't have to be exotic or the best I ever had. Sometimes a good cup of coffee at a convenient comfortable place where I can sit and do my crossword or meet a friend is just fine.

Clarity Coffee, another local coffee shop downtown is also really great!

I'm with Vintage Coffee on this one... 39th doesn't need more crappy coffee shops... I am happy with ZT Coffee on Britton, Vintage on Western, and Classen Coffee on Classen. I guess the Coffee shop in DT Bethany could switch to a better roaster if I had my way.

Pardon me, but what other coffee shop of any kind does 39th have? I can only recall McDs and Dunkin and I don't consider those coffee shops. Also, the "coffee shop in DT Bethany" was a Java Dave's (horribad) and it is no more. Birrierria Diaz took over the space in an expansion.

...Also, the "coffee shop in DT Bethany" was a Java Dave's (horribad) and it is no more. Birrierria Diaz took over the space in an expansion.

So good to know, that place had the most disgusting lattes we've ever had (it wasn't a Java Dave's when we went, though), and we're overdue a trip to Birrieria Diaz, thanks for the reminder!

So good to know, that place had the most disgusting lattes we've ever had (it wasn't a Java Dave's when we went, though), and we're overdue a trip to Birrieria Diaz, thanks for the reminder!

Birrieria has a bar now in the old Java Dave's space! It's nothing fancy but you can order margaritas and such. Their food is so good. RE: Java Dave's, I went in there once and it was very dirty. They had cold coffee that tasted like something you might get out of an urn at church (I've actually had better coffee at church). And it smelled like a greasy hamburger grill.

The notion that anyone would refer to that as a "coffee shop" is comically absurd.

They are planning to open up to 30 corporate stores in the metro.

I've never had their coffee but how in the world does the city support all of these coffee shops? I tend to agree with what Vintage Coffee has said in the thread about we don't need another one (especially a chain) and it hurts all the local spots. I love Stella Nova and Vintage. I go to both for different reasons.

Scooters Coffee opening multiple OKC locations

by Miguel Rios

The first Scooter’s Coffee in Oklahoma City opened last month in the far northwest part of the city. Two more are expected to open soon along Route 66, and a total of about 10 will be open by the end of the year.

https://i.imgur.com/5uMXRLV.jpg


Scooter’s Coffee was founded in Nebraska in 1998 as a drive-thru coffee house focusing on “high-quality drinks, speed of service and a big smile.” According to a press release, the chain is “at the dawn of a strategic growth phase in the Midwest and nationwide.” Josi Orsi, senior manager for brand execution, said the company is excited to enter the OKC market.

“We opened our first store in December … and that one is off to a great start, so we’re super excited,” Orsi said. “We have another one opening here in January, so we’re getting rocking and rolling. In 2020, we have around eight more stores planned to open. We’re excited to keep growing in the community and getting involved with these communities.”

The next Scooter’s to open this month will be along Route 66 at Portland Avenue. After that, officials expect a third location to open around April or May along Route 66 at Rockwell Avenue.

“But we definitely have our eyes on a few different sites as well, kind of getting everything in the works,” Orsi said. “It’s just going to depend on all the sites and how everything comes together, but I would say we’ll probably have seven to nine stores total in the area by the end of the year. … We definitely want to keep growing. We have about 50-ish stores in Omaha and a total of like 90 in Nebraska, so we want to keep that momentum going and take that kind of market and bring it to OKC.”

Currently, all planned Scooter’s Coffee will be drive-thru only locations. The chain’s motto is “Amazing people, amazing drinks, amazingly fast,” which Orsi said helps distinguish them from other coffee shops.

“One of the most important things we like to focus on is being fast at the drive-thru, so we don’t want people to have to wait there forever,” she said. “We want to get them through and onto their day, and give them a great start to their day. Obviously, the quality in drinks is also important, just serving up the highest-quality that we can with our coffee and all of our ingredients that we put in our products.”

A grand opening and ribbon cutting event is being planned for the store that’s already open, and similar events are expected for most locations that will follow.

https://i.imgur.com/OEf7HZk.jpg


Scooter’s Coffee will also be giving back by hosting a Day of Giving towards the end of the year in which a percentage of proceeds will be donated to a top-nominated local nonprofit. People can already nominate their favorite local nonprofit at scooterscoffee.com/nominations.

“As an incentive for showing kindness and helping the community by nominating, participating customers will receive an email back with an exclusive Scooter’s Coffee coupon offering a free small drink or half off a medium or large drink,” according to a press release. “Then, toward the end of 2020, the participating Scooter’s Coffee locations will hold a ‘Day of Giving’ for the top-nominated nonprofit organization and donate a percent of the proceeds.”

Despite being a chain with nearly 200 locations in more than 15 states, Orsi said Scooter’s Coffee makes an effort to engage with its local communities.

“That’s the biggest thing when go into new communities and in our existing communities,” she said. “One of the most important things to us is making those connections in the community and getting involved at the local level because our business is all loyalty, and we want to make those connections and build upon that to know what’s important for our customers,” she said.

To that end, Scooter’s already partnered with the Edmond nonprofit The Hugs Project, which sends care packages and various items to troops abroad.

“Right before the holidays, we donated … close to 800 bags of coffee, so they can send them to the troops overseas,” she said. “That was a lot of fun helping them with that, and we just love to make connections in the community. That was something that came up when we were exploring how to make connections, so we’re really excited to have made that donation.”

All of Scooter’s Coffee drinks are available hot, iced or blended, with the Caramelicious as its signature drink. The chain was named after the nickname of a co-founder’s daughter, which its website said fit well with its mission to keep customers happy by having them “scoot in and scoot out” quickly.”

When Scooter’s first started operating in 1998, co-founder Linda Eckles bought and placed smiley face stickers on every drink as a way to brighten people’s days. Orsi said this also helps set them apart today.

“All of our cups have a smiley face sticker on them and we change those out all the time, but it’s kind of a good way to be like, ‘Have a nice day,’ and to bring a smile to our customer's face,” she said. “It’s just to bring a smile to our customer’s face. It’s always fun to see those on the cups and what different ones are coming out. It just adds to that personal experience with their barista and a really delicious drink.”

Visit scooterscoffee.com.

The Scooter's at Rockwell & 122nd has terrible flow. The biggest drawback is they put it in the parking lot of a convenience store where you are only able to get in the drive-thru off of Rockwell. What a terrible design. Maybe they are hoping for the c-store to close and they will raze it.

Sucks that they're drive-through only. Yes, there are lots of coffee places, but some areas of the city need some more sit-down types (N May Ave from Grand south to wherever you choose, but most likely 10+ miles has no sit-down coffee shops, and yes, I'm fully aware of the ones on 23rd, they're not close to May).

The Scooter's at Rockwell & 122nd has terrible flow. The biggest drawback is they put it in the parking lot of a convenience store where you are only able to get in the drive-thru off of Rockwell. What a terrible design. Maybe they are hoping for the c-store to close and they will raze it.

It's a bit of a pain especially if you're driving S on Rockwell and have to make a left turn immediately past 122, which I have to to get there from home.

But I've been twice now, and the coffee and service have been very good. For me, beats going to the Starbs on MacArthur/Memorial with its often 15-minute wait times.

Bad over roasted over sweetened 90's coffee from a drive through, no thanks, too much of that already. But hey I'm sure it'll go over well here and I'm a fan of people developing in OKC so sure.

They don't even have a walk up window?

^^^ That may be (how do you know Scooter's is crappy?), but for the owner of a coffee shop to make his first post in a couple of years denigrating another business just ain't cool. And in the meantime, the coffee shops along May from Britton south to at least Reno (and probably way further) number only three - two are Starbucks and only one is sit-down. Yes, there are other places that sell coffee, but no "coffee shops", and yes, I know there are others on Classen, Western, 23rd, etc., but I'm talking about May.

Isn't Leaf & Bean still open at NW 36th and May?

Isn't Leaf & Bean still open at NW 36th and May?

It's not sit-down (unless you count the picnic table out front), and it might still be open, but its hours were severely limited (closing at noon or 1) and sometimes they weren't even open during the hours they said they would be. After 2 tries, we stopped trying.

I've been to the location at NW 122nd and Rockwell several times, espresso drinks are mediocre. Sandwiches are OK but not as good as Starbucks in my opinion yet they charge the same prices. The far northwest side (PC North/Deer Creek area) could certainly use an independent coffee shop as the lines at the Starbucks are typically long.

New one going to NW13/Classen

https://oklahoman.com/article/5668517/scooters-coffee-set-for-nw-13-and-classen

East of I 35 in Edmond will be ripe for some new bussinesses soon. The area is building up fast. Only coffee shop in the area is a Starbucks on the west side at Covell. I'm not a fan of their coffee.

New one going to NW13/Classen

https://oklahoman.com/article/5668517/scooters-coffee-set-for-nw-13-and-classen

Eh, even though we go to the 18th/Classen Homeland as our regular grocery store and that'd be close, we'll still keep going to Classen Coffee since it's local (and their Dirty Chai is great).

East of I 35 in Edmond will be ripe for some new bussinesses soon. The area is building up fast. Only coffee shop in the area is a Starbucks on the west side at Covell. I'm not a fan of their coffee.

And that particular Starbucks is V E R Y...S L O W!

Looks like Scooters will have a location south. Building permit filed for 7916 S. Western. Site was formerly a daycare which has been razed.

Looks like Scooters will have a location south. Building permit filed for 7916 S. Western. Site was formerly a daycare which has been razed.

I kept meaning to ask about that location when they were tearing it down. Thanks

Demolition has begun for the new Scooter's location at 13th & Classen/Western:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/scooters081520.jpg

Scooter's is planning to build on the site of the auto glass place on the SE corner of Blackwelder and 50th, directly east of the new OnCue.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/scooters090220a.jpg

NW 13th & Classen/Western:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/scooters092720a.jpg

Yessssss!!

That's so convenient for me once I return to the office... I may fall off of the coffee wagon.

Interested to see how the drive-thru line looks at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays because from Pete's shot it sure doesn't seem like there's going to be room for too many cars.

Especially with the alleged On-cue that's supposed to be in the field on the right part of the screen

Now throw in BRT dedicated lanes