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    Quote Originally Posted by shawnw View Post
    Are we saying it's going into the Century Center or just that it's a cool place?
    I was wondering the same thing. I would be in that part of downtown a lot more if a Corner Bakery is to go there.

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    I've heard rumors for some time that Corner Bakery would be taking the restaurant space at the SW corner of this development and make good use of the proposed patio area.

    This would be the first location in Oklahoma; very similar to Panera Bread but I like Corner Bakery better.

    Wonder if they'll let them use their signature black & white awnings:


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    That would be amazing.

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    I discovered the Corner Bakery on a trip to Chicago a number of years ago. Like Starbucks and Walgreens, they were a common sight on the street corners in downtown Chicago.

    Like Pete said, similar to Panera, but better. This would be awesome addition to DT.

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    Looks like:

    OPUBCO w/ huge video screen
    CVS (perhaps with extended hours)
    Corner Bakery (probable)
    YMCA workout facility (probable)


    That should fill 'er up and keep the building lively day, nights and weekends.

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    To further the comparison to Panera Bread; while we were there, we talked about the similarities to Panera Bread, but we were all in agreement that it was better.

    I just got on their website & they have a subsection for opening a franchised location & I looked at the Growth Markets - Limited Availability - Already Claimed & Oklahoma fell under the Already Claimed category. Don't know if something is going on in Tulsa, but it appears they've got plans for Oklahoma.

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    I bet Panera wishes their deal was still alive for downtown. OR, maybe this ensures they'll keep trying...

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    I've now heard that CVS is going on the SW corner and Corner Bakery on the NW corner.

    Probably needed to make the switch to give CVS enough space.

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    So glad this is happening but conflicted about which I want where... the patio seems less useful away from the park and otherwise busier parts of the street life...

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    Perhaps giving CVS that corner was the only way to get them.

    Also, there will be much more shade for Corner Bakery on the NW Corner, and the setback there is still very wide. Lots of room between the building and sidewalk on all three sides of this building.

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    Hate to say it, but the drug store really does make more sense fronting Sheridan. I understood if the other tenant was going to be a showstopper of a steakhouse, but with the speculated tenant mix this makes more sense.

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    I like the rumored changes. Gives the bakery store a more intimate urban setting, while giving the CVS a much higher visibility area.

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    Agreee 100%. Good point about the urban setting. The only thing that is a bit of a bummer is that bakery looks like a place where you might want to have a cuppa on the sidewalk across the street from the park. Oh, well. Just gives you incentive to walk your coffee and snacks TO the park.

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    Quote Originally Posted by catch22 View Post
    I like the rumored changes. Gives the bakery store a more intimate urban setting, while giving the CVS a much higher visibility area.
    Absolutely.

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    I am very excited about Corner Bakery. Pretty big catch, especially for their first metro location to be downtown and not in bricktown.

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    I can see why they want CVS to the south because its right across from the Colcord giving more diversity to the Sheridan & Robinson intersection. If you put the bakery there, you almost have three restaurants on every corner (because I'm including Park House).

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    Quote Originally Posted by bchris02 View Post
    I am very excited about Corner Bakery. Pretty big catch, especially for their first metro location to be downtown and not in bricktown.
    Seems like a better fit in CBD than Bricktown..? Kind of a bummer for a few of the others who have added breakfast though, like Cafe 7 and of course Kitchen 324 who started with it, though I'm sure they'll be fine with the loyal customers they have developed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Urbanized View Post
    Seems like a better fit in CBD than Bricktown..? Kind of a bummer for a few of the others who have added breakfast though, like Cafe 7 and of course Kitchen 324 who started with it, though I'm sure they'll be fine with the loyal customers they have developed.
    I looked up the two Corner Bakery's in downtown Dallas and both are only open 7A to 4P, Mon thru Fri.

    Those hours would stink in terms of bringing more life to the area.

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    You mean would stink in terms of bringing life to Bricktown, correct? If so, I agree. Those hours even more clearly scream CBD.

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    So glad Corner Bakery is coming. My cousin was President of Corner Bakery for years and I'm a big fan of it. Will do great in OKC and downtown.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete View Post
    I looked up the two Corner Bakery's in downtown Dallas and both are only open 7A to 4P, Mon thru Fri.

    Those hours would stink in terms of bringing more life to the area.
    I re-thought your post and now believe you meant regardless of location. If so, I agree; I would hope they use longer hours for this location.

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    A CVS in the SW corner makes great sense. You want the CBD's chain drugstore to be seen in a high-traffic area for newcomers and visitors. They know they can get something to eat at a hotel, but seeing right away where they can get Pepto, diapers, or photo processing is priceless.

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    People still use store photo processing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Urbanized View Post
    People still use store photo processing?
    you might be amazed how many people can't figure out how to print a picture at home. And then you still have those diehard film folk to boot.

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    People still use film?

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