The new owners of this property told me the first priority is getting Classen Grill renovated (pictured below and well underway) and reopened with the new operators.

Then, they will turn their attention to the Donnay Building. I know these guys will do a great job and look forward to watching everything unfold. It's painful to see the current state of things but it seems all the right elements are finally in place.

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Sidewalks and parking lots need replacing

Building permitt application shows they plan to convert the empty lot into parking, completely redo the existing parking area, and add a patio out front. Braum's still owns that small house between the Donay Building and the new parking area.


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Classen Grill is coming along.

The new operators (owners of Sunnyside Diner) told me they plan to open this spring; there will be a small patio out front.


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I first ate at Classen Grill in the early-to-mid '80s when it was owned by Tupper and Linda Patnode. She was active in the local live theater scene and he was quite the character. That place was great back in the day and I'm hoping the new proprietors will return it to its former glory.

Holy cow, the new owners of this and the Donnay Building are spending a ton of money to really renovate these structures right.

Classen Grill is still on track to reopen this spring; the proprietors of Sunnyside Diner will be the operators.

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Noticed the open sign lit up and cars in the parking lot a couple of days ago.

They have been very busy since reopening.

I'm anxious to try it. Love the renovated space.

They have been very busy since reopening.

I'm anxious to try it. Love the renovated space.

It’s really really good! They replaced to OJ machine in there with a new one. And they have added a ton of vegan options! Amazing changes all around. Got lunch from there on Thursday, still drooling thinking about it!!

Food is great if a bit pricey. Very southwestern flair to the breakfast, but everything I've had has been great.

It’s really really good! They replaced to OJ machine in there with a new one. And they have added a ton of vegan options! Amazing changes all around. Got lunch from there on Thursday, still drooling thinking about it!!
Care to enlighten us with your lunch order?

Food is great if a bit pricey. Very southwestern flair to the breakfast, but everything I've had has been great.

Do they still have the Southwestern-flavored breakfast items from the past, or are there new additions?