S&B Burger Joint

[Larry OKC]

Thee certainly is a history of failures when a place expands too quickly. Hope they don't fall victim too.

[Dustin]

I drive by the May location regularly. It's looking good!

Does anyone know what they are building just to the north?

[warreng88]

I drive by the May location regularly. It's looking good!

Does anyone know what they are building just to the north?

Are you talking about the huge area north of QSM or the area just east of the apartment complex north of the S&B's?

[Dustin]

Are you talking about the huge area north of QSM or the area just east of the apartment complex north of the S&B's?

North of S&B.

[Libbymin]

The one by Quail Springs is supposed to open in about a week or so. They've been opening new locations and converting old Coach's locations into S&B's in the last year. So far, all have been a big hit. I didn't think the one on the south side would do as well but apparently it does.

[Teo9969]

Unless HSRG starts popping out multiple Garage Burgers and Beer then I think S&B will be fine because though the burger market is saturated here, you can't get beer at many of them.

Founder's area and 9th st. will be fine for a long time coming...as long as they don't hedge their other locations with these 2, then at worst they'll have to close a store or two. South Walker and Norman should be okay but I've never been to them nor am I familiar with those areas.

This new location is pushing it to me. I think they not only should have waited, but I think a different spot would have served them better. If Denny's can't pull it out, you're taking a risk. And restaurants have not done well in this area of QS.

[Roger S]

Unless HSRG starts popping out multiple Garage Burgers and Beer then I think S&B will be fine because though the burger market is saturated here, you can't get beer at many of them.

That has already started happening. There are 3 Garage locations in the OKC area now. Norman, Edmond, and I-240 and Western. The Norman and I-240 locations are within walking distance of an S&B.

I like both places but if I had to choose one over the other it would be The Garage. They have always been more consistent. I have had a couple of not so great burgers at the S&B's on 9th Street and I-240 and Walker.

[BoulderSooner]

That has already started happening. There are 3 Garage locations in the OKC area now. Norman, Edmond, and I-240 and Western. The Norman and I-240 locations are within walking distance of an S&B.

I like both places but if I had to choose one over the other it would be The Garage. They have always been more consistent. I have had a couple of not so great burgers at the S&B's on 9th Street and I-240 and Walker.

and the garage is coming to midtown at the Guardian just north of 10th and Robinson ..

[kevinpate]

Been meaning to try the S&B in Norman. Just haven't yet. Youngest son felt it was just ok.
May spell trouble for S&B if it is only just ok. One thing we do not have a shortage of in Norman is decent burgers. Then again, they may have more going for them than food for some. Son is under 21 still, and i rarely imbibe so that's not a big deal for either of us.

O'Connell's, Garage, Abner's, are who I ht the most, along with, though it tends to weird some folks out, Braum's at Porter/Robinson or the one at Robinson Crossing. Slow, but decent.

[Roger S]

....One thing we do not have a shortage of in Norman is decent burgers.

I tried Diamond Dawg's on Campus Corner this weekend and they had a decent burger but their corn dog totally stole the show. Best corndog I have ever eaten.

[kevinpate]

I tried Diamond Dawg's on Campus Corner this weekend and they had a decent burger but their corn dog totally stole the show. Best corndog I have ever eaten.

Thanks for the head's up. Like many places, we are not flush with good corn dogs.

[Libbymin]

Unless HSRG starts popping out multiple Garage Burgers and Beer then I think S&B will be fine because though the burger market is saturated here, you can't get beer at many of them.

Founder's area and 9th st. will be fine for a long time coming...as long as they don't hedge their other locations with these 2, then at worst they'll have to close a store or two. South Walker and Norman should be okay but I've never been to them nor am I familiar with those areas.

This new location is pushing it to me. I think they not only should have waited, but I think a different spot would have served them better. If Denny's can't pull it out, you're taking a risk. And restaurants have not done well in this area of QS.

The Denny's failed because it got clobbered by Jimmy's Egg nearby. The QS area can be risky but i think the S&B will do well there.

[MGintheBLC]

It is a Panda Express going in next to the S & B on May and Memorial.

[MGintheBLC]

Haven't talked to the staff at Denny's corporate to get confirmation on the exact cause of failure but I can confirm that it smelled like a port-o-potty on the last day of the Great State Fair of Oklahoma inside. That could not have been good for business.

[Rover]

And restaurants have not done well in this area of QS.

Don't know why you say that. QS area restaurants have generally done well when they offer good products and concepts. There is a lot of competition though. In the immediate area are any number of successful restaurants... Shiki, Cafe 7, Cool Greens, Jimmy's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Abuelos, Johnnie Carrinos, NuNu, BJs, Fridays, PF Chang, Texas Roadhouse, Bravo, Red Robin, First Watch, Avanti, Applebees, IHOP, Longhorn, Baker Street, Swadleys, Genghis Grille, 5 Guys, Qdoba, Mimi's, Fox and Hound, Mahogany, Schlotzskis, Twin Peaks, Bikinis, Jersey Mikes, Lotsa Noodles, Wendy,s, Arby's, Fazolis, China King, McDonalds, Subway (2), Raising Cains, El Chico, HuHot, Chilis, McCalisters, Joeys, Roccoco, .... and I am sure I am missing several... all within about a mile of the new S&B.

[Dustin]

It is a Panda Express going in next to the S & B on May and Memorial.

Awesome! Now I don't have to drive to one on NW expressway.

[Teo9969]

Don't know why you say that. QS area restaurants have generally done well when they offer good products and concepts. There is a lot of competition though. In the immediate area are any number of successful restaurants... Shiki, Cafe 7, Cool Greens, Jimmy's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Abuelos, Johnnie Carrinos, NuNu, BJs, Fridays, PF Chang, Texas Roadhouse, Bravo, Red Robin, First Watch, Avanti, Applebees, IHOP, Longhorn, Baker Street, Swadleys, Genghis Grille, 5 Guys, Qdoba, Mimi's, Fox and Hound, Mahogany, Schlotzskis, Twin Peaks, Bikinis, Jersey Mikes, Lotsa Noodles, Wendy,s, Arby's, Fazolis, China King, McDonalds, Subway (2), Raising Cains, El Chico, HuHot, Chilis, McCalisters, Joeys, Roccoco, .... and I am sure I am missing several... all within about a mile of the new S&B.

*this* area of QS.

Denny's, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Carabba's, Applewood's, Steak & Ale (cheap shot, I know), and I'm sure some others I have missed, have closed up shop. It's not impossible, but it's shown some weaknesses whereas some of the establishments to the east have been more consistent.

[Larry OKC]

Don't know why you say that. QS area restaurants have generally done well when they offer good products and concepts. There is a lot of competition though. In the immediate area are any number of successful restaurants... Shiki, Cafe 7, Cool Greens, Jimmy's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Abuelos, Johnnie Carrinos, NuNu, BJs, Fridays, PF Chang, Texas Roadhouse, Bravo, Red Robin, First Watch, Avanti, Applebees, IHOP, Longhorn, Baker Street, Swadleys, Genghis Grille, 5 Guys, Qdoba, Mimi's, Fox and Hound, Mahogany, Schlotzskis, Twin Peaks, Bikinis, Jersey Mikes, Lotsa Noodles, Wendy,s, Arby's, Fazolis, China King, McDonalds, Subway (2), Raising Cains, El Chico, HuHot, Chilis, McCalisters, Joeys, Roccoco, .... and I am sure I am missing several... all within about a mile of the new S&B.

And a few of those are replacements for the failed ones...by the way, I can't place an El Chico on Memorial...where is it at...is it in QS mall???

[no1cub17]

Awesome! Now I don't have to drive to one on NW expressway.

oh lord people actually eat at panda express?! yikes...

[Teo9969]

And a few of those are replacements for the failed ones...by the way, I can't place an El Chico on Memorial...where is it at...is it in QS mall???

Yes

[Dustin]

oh lord people actually eat at panda express?! yikes...

... Spare me

[ctchandler]

No1cub17,
I never have but have wanted to. They always look so neat and clean. What's the problem with them? I suppose it's just a typical fast food place but they do put on a good front.
C. T.

oh lord people actually eat at panda express?! yikes...

[Richard at Remax]

Panda is legit.

[zookeeper]

oh lord people actually eat at panda express?! yikes...

You don't get to be this big without having a little something going for you.
"Panda Express has 1,500 restaurants covering 42 States and Puerto Rico"
Panda Express - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[kevinpate]

oh lord people actually eat at panda express?! yikes...

I ate at a Panda Express once
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Once.
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