Old School Bagel Cafe

[Jersey Boss]

Noticed the sign outside of the former Blockbuster on Main and Flood. Anybody know anything about the business or any other particulars?

[swilki]

If it is the same people that run the one at Hefner and May, that is great news for Norman. Can't get enough of the bagels, really good stuff.

[BG918]

There is an Old School Bagel in Tulsa too. Is it all the same owner?

[progressiveboy]

There is an Old School Bagel in Tulsa too. Is it all the same owner?

My understanding is that they are the same owners. I do not believe they franchise these operations. During my visits to OKC. I always enjoy Old School because they are the closest thing to real bagels as they "boil" their bagels not bake them like Einstein Brothers, Panera, etc... They are quite tasty and would be a good addition for Norman.

[onthestrip]

It is my undestanding that this is a franchised deal, same with the Tulsa and Stillwater locations. I think the only ones owned by the original guys are the Hefner n may location and the one in north Edmond, on covell I think.

[MsProudSooner]

The one in Tulsa is crazy busy. The people of Norman will be pleased with their product.

[triumphrider74]

Maybe they'll give Panera some competition. We obviously need something else like this based on the crowds at Panera.

[Ettie]

I've eaten at the one in Stillwater, and the one in Edmond. Both were great, would rather spend my money there than at Panera. Can't wait for them to open up shop on Main.

[OSBNorman]

It is my undestanding that this is a franchised deal, same with the Tulsa and Stillwater locations. I think the only ones owned by the original guys are the Hefner n may location and the one in north Edmond, on covell I think.

You are partly correct More of a licensing than a franchise. My name is Cory and I am one of the owners of the Norman location (and hopefully locations). My business partner Jason and I worked for the old New York Bagel Cafe's for 8-9 years a piece. I managed the Stillwater store for years and traveled around and opened corporation NYB's across the country back in the late 1990's.

Jason and I started with NYB back in high school at the Casady Square store in OKC and moved to the Norman and Stillwater locations during college.


Danny and Wayne are the owners of the OSB name and opened the original store at May and Hefner. Danny owned a NYB franchise in Denver. They are high school and childhood friends of mine. All of the OSB locations have ties to the old NYB's. You can't just walk in off the street and franchise an OSB at this time as Danny and Wayne want to make sure the quality and experience is similar.


Our Norman location is running into some inspection issues with the City of Norman and look to open hopefully on the 9th of Sept and no later than the 16th.

Hope to see everyone at the store!

-Cory

[betts]

Please put one downtown in OKC. I'd live to see one at LEVEL or in Automobile Alley or Midtown. There is nothing comparable in downtown OKC.

[kevinpate]

Cory, I hope you all do well. I'm not a huge bagel (any bread really) person myself, but the lovely likes them. Keep it good and she'll be around regularly.

[venture]

Will you be doing various breakfast and lunch offerings? Haven't really had a chance to get to a bagel shop here, but back North I miss going to them. It was always nice to see different menu offerings and the creative sandwiches that were made out of the bagels.

[Skyline]

Please put one downtown in OKC. I'd live to see one at LEVEL or in Automobile Alley or Midtown. There is nothing comparable in downtown OKC.

Please! Please! Please!.........Downtown needs You!

I agree either Auto Alley, Midtown, or Deep Deuce.

[OSBNorman]

Will you be doing various breakfast and lunch offerings? Haven't really had a chance to get to a bagel shop here, but back North I miss going to them. It was always nice to see different menu offerings and the creative sandwiches that were made out of the bagels.

We have 18 different flavor of bagels.. including French Toast, Cinnamon Raisin, Blueberry, and a Berry Confused for breakfast choices. Throw in some Plain, Everything, Garlic, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Asiago, Jalapeno and you have endless choices. We have a lot of flavored cream cheeses, (low-fat as well) such as chive and onion, strawberry, etc.. Don't forget the egg/bacon/sausage/ham breakfast bagels as well!

We have a variety of meats and cheeses for lunch. Smoked Turkey, Ham, roast beef, corned beef and lox to name a few. You can design your own or try one of our signature sandwiches like the Sooner Club (My Fav!).

Don't forget to pick up a cookie or cinnamon roll togo!!!

[BG918]

Great to see OSB in Norman, and a vacant building filled on Main. There are too many commercial vacancies in the Main & Flood area...

[Thunder]

OSBNorman, there is a new shopping center in Del City building/expanding on Sooner Rd and I-40. That will be the best opening location for the next one. Pass that on, thanks. :-)

[johnpwoods]

Cory - We are excited to have you in Norman. If the Norman Chamber of Commerce can do anything to assist you in getting up and running do not hesitate to let me know. Our small business advocate can assist with any city issues. I wish you much success.

John Woods
President and CEO
Norman Chamber of Commerce
www.normanchamber.com
405-321-7260

[MsProudSooner]

We have 18 different flavor of bagels.. including French Toast, Cinnamon Raisin, Blueberry, and a Berry Confused for breakfast choices. Throw in some Plain, Everything, Garlic, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Asiago, Jalapeno and you have endless choices. We have a lot of flavored cream cheeses, (low-fat as well) such as chive and onion, strawberry, etc.. Don't forget the egg/bacon/sausage/ham breakfast bagels as well!

We have a variety of meats and cheeses for lunch. Smoked Turkey, Ham, roast beef, corned beef and lox to name a few. You can design your own or try one of our signature sandwiches like the Sooner Club (My Fav!).

Don't forget to pick up a cookie or cinnamon roll togo!!!

The cinammon rolls will feed a family of 4!

[johnpwoods]

we are excited to have you in Norman Cory. If we can do anything for you let me know.

John Woods
CEO
Norman Chamber of Commerce

[OSBNorman]

Thanks Everyone for the kind words! Looking like we are getting REALLY close... hopefully Weds the 14th! John.. Think my business partner talked to a nice young lady from the chamber the other day! A special thank you to you as well!

[Superhyper]

I'm far more excited than I should be for a simple bagel shop opening If you guys open by Wednesday I may pick something up for the office on my way in...

[OSBNorman]

Well.. Just got word from the Health Department.. She cannot make it on Tues.. Can't be here until late Weds morning... Looking more like Friday now!

[Dekoung]

Best of wishes , Cory, for success. I will certainly come by and hope to become a regular. As was noted, Main St needs attractive businesses. And Panera does need competition.

[DirtLaw]

any news on whether this will open this friday? Very excited to see this open here. The last few saturdays I have been driving 45 minutes to eat at the one on May and Hefner ... definitely excited for a 45 second drive instead!

[Jersey Boss]

any news on whether this will open this friday? Very excited to see this open here. The last few saturdays I have been driving 45 minutes to eat at the one on May and Hefner ... definitely excited for a 45 second drive instead!

I think their facebook said 6am on the 19th.