Braum's

[PennyQuilts]

pq, it will be personal to all the employees that get a notice of G.O.B. That will be a VERY personal time. Your neighbors too.

I don't know what a G.O.B. is - I suspect that is something I should know but am a dumbass.

[ctchandler]

Dennis,
You might try Hobby's Hoagies in Edmond or downtown. One of my pet peeves is a Philly cheese steak sandwich with bell peppers, the originals are served with sport (I believe peperoncini peppers). I believe that's what they use at Hobby's. What kind of peppers are on Jersey Mike's?
C. T.

[OKVision4U]

I don't know what a G.O.B. is - I suspect that is something I should know but am a dumbass.

... sorry, Going Out of Business.

[venture]

Since apparently Braums is heading for bankruptcy, it is apparent the obvious turn around plan includes buildings a new 20 story super fresh market on Highway 9...but at May Ave (not South Norman) that includes multiple housing options but one their retail store in addition it will have Maglev service from the OKC HSR hub that connects the country and helps to bring people here for the 2024 Summer Olympics and also the 2026 Winter Games. Did I leave anything out?

[ou48A]

IMO Braum's biggest problem is not its products but it service and the quality of person they tend to hire.
Many locations are chronically understaffed and service is often very slow.
In spite of this I do try and shop Braum's for milk and sometimes other items whenever I can.

[trousers]

One minor detail Venture...Garth Brooks will be the General Manager of the market.

[traxx]

Braum's actually has been investing tons of money into their new Braum's Fresh Market stores and they are very nice. It will take time to renovate their stores, but Braum's is expanding and big time. Braum's is a great service and serves the best damn shake I've ever had. I have talked with Drew Braum and he is a great guy who is doing great things. He loves Oklahoma as much as you or me and wants to build the best quality stores he can. The thing is, you have apparently never owned and operated a business anywhere near the size of Braum's. It is not just as easy as saying, hey, here is $10 million, go renovate all the stores.

When you talk to Drew again, tell him that the stores just need to have good upkeep, be clean and effecient. It shouldn't take $10 mil to renovate all the stores, just keep the stores that you do have nice and clean. I don't mind one of the older model stores as long as it looks like someone cares about it - floors kept clean, tables cleaned in a timely fashion, effecient and friendly staff.

Maybe they need to consult with an efficiency expert. It seems that sometimes when you walk in no one knows what their assignment is so they all expect the other guy to wait on the customer. And the customer is left standing there staring down the people behind the counter looking to see who's gonna take the order. When I walk up to a McD's counter, they're ready to take my order before I've even decided. And then when I do decide, they're right there and ready to go.

I was at a Braum's just last night buying milk. There was only one person at the check out stand. The line had gone all the way down the aisle and turned the corner before another person came to open up a second register.

And for those saying that the parking lot is full and the drive through is full so nothing must be wrong, that's a poor excuse. You should always be looking for ways to improve your customer service. Ask how to make things better for your customers instead of just assuming "Well, we're making money so everything must be okay." Microsoft had that attitude and you see what happened to them when Jobs came back to Apple. MSFT is still trying to catch up with Apple and Google.

I like Braum's products. I know that when I buy their burgers, shakes, milk, meat etc. that I'm buying something that hasn't been injected with hormones. I know I'm getting a good product with quality control. They just need to change the way they get that product to me. Get it to me in a clean venue with efficient and friendly employees. That's all. I'll be happy. Use the same quality control you use for your poduct in your stores.

[Dennis Heaton]

C.T....When I got home and unwrapped my order, it had jalapeno peppers and raw onions on it. Naturally I removed all that before I gave it to my neighbor's Chihuahua.

[Roger S]

And for those saying that the parking lot is full and the drive through is full so nothing must be wrong, that's a poor excuse. You should always be looking for ways to improve your customer service. Ask how to make things better for your customers instead of just assuming "Well, we're making money so everything must be okay." Microsoft had that attitude and you see what happened to them when Jobs came back to Apple. MSFT is still trying to catch up with Apple and Google.

I was not making an excuse. I was making a point.

Despite all of monkeesfan...errr... I mean OKvision's insistence that Braum's is about to go belly up. I am not seeing that their customer base has gotten any smaller despite the additional competition of DQ in the metro. And they are definitely not going away to Sonic/Freddie's/DQ in the masses that OKVision has repeatedly spouted in this thread.

[ctchandler]

Dennis,
I like jalapenos and hate bell peppers, but I would rather have an original "wit". And if you don't know, "wit" means with Cheese Whiz. Yes, I have watched the PBS show about the original. I have had Philly cheese steak sandwiches in Philadelphia but not at Pat's, but they were very good, and I assume close to the original.
When I was working, I always enjoyed Braum's third pounder with cheese and fries. I usually bought it at the drive through window on Northwest Expressway and took it to lake Hefner to enjoy nature and relax with Paul Harvey and a good burger. It's a shame to hear that they aren't as good as they used to be, or at least as good as I thought they were. I have a friend that worked at their IT over on N. E. 63rd and he really enjoyed it. They (Braum's Headquarters) are my neighbors, only about five miles from my home.
C. T.

C.T....When I got home and unwrapped my order, it had jalapeno peppers and raw onions on it. Naturally I removed all that before I gave it to my neighbor's Chihuahua.

[kevinpate]

I like Braum's. They could be a tad faster. Not seeing them having issues here in Norman, but if they ever do hang a thanks, see ya sign, I'll go elsewhere. It won't destroy my hour, let alone my day, week or life.

It's burgers, ice cream and milk and groceries (not necessarily in that order.)
No more, no less.

[Roger S]

Dennis,
I like jalapenos and hate bell peppers, but I would rather have an original "wit". And if you don't know, "wit" means with Cheese Whiz. y were. I have a friend that worked at their IT over on N. E. 63rd and he really enjoyed it. They (Braum's Headquarters) are my neighbors, only about five miles from my home.
C. T.

CT, it's not a traditional cheesesteak but there is a new BBQ trailer (Kosmo's BBQ) setting up near SW 44th and Council and he is making an Okie Cheesesteak that is chopped brisket with Cheeze Whiz on it and it is a mighty tasty variation of the Philly.

[SoonerDave]

Since apparently Braums is heading for bankruptcy, it is apparent the obvious turn around plan includes buildings a new 20 story super fresh market on Highway 9...but at May Ave (not South Norman) that includes multiple housing options but one their retail store in addition it will have Maglev service from the OKC HSR hub that connects the country and helps to bring people here for the 2024 Summer Olympics and also the 2026 Winter Games. Did I leave anything out?

Awesomeness, dude. Awesomeness.

[Prunepicker]

That is the saddest part of all. The consumers have always desired their
products. Now, the consumer(s) has several other options w/ better customer
service / better facilities / ...and clean.

But not a better product, though. Braum's milk is tops and almost a dollar
less per gallon. The Braum's I go to are clean. That's not been a problem
that I've noticed.

[SoonerDave]

But not a better product, though. Braum's milk is tops and almost a dollar
less per gallon. The Braum's I go to are clean. That's not been a problem
that I've noticed.

Bingo - this is the dichotomy of experience folks here are talking about - some good, some not so good, and its that obvious inconsistency Braum's needs to address.

[Dennis Heaton]

Prunepicker...Bullseye on the milk!

[OKCRT]

I go to the Braums around 39th & Tulsa quite often and it is always clean and always busy. This is one of their newer store I believe. I live north of there a bit and there are other stores closer but this one is always good so I make the little extra trip

Now as far as Philly Cheese steak. There is/was a place in Penn Sq mall that makes the best one I have had in OKC. Can't remember the name of the place but they do a good job and it's worth the trip if you are in the area. Someone on here can prob. give us the name. But it blows the Jersey Mikes cheese steak away IMO. I have tried to find a good cheese steak from the sub shops and it seems impossible to find anything that resembles a real Philly Cheese steak.

[SoonerDave]

I go to the Braums around 39th & Tulsa quite often and it is always clean and always busy. This is one of their newer store I believe. I live north of there a bit and there are other stores closer but this one is always good so I make the little extra trip

Now as far as Philly Cheese steak. There is/was a place in Penn Sq mall that makes the best one I have had in OKC. Can't remember the name of the place but they do a good job and it's worth the trip if you are in the area. Someone on here can prob. give us the name. But it blows the Jersey Mikes cheese steak away IMO. I have tried to find a good cheese steak from the sub shops and it seems impossible to find anything that resembles a real Philly Cheese steak.

Perhaps Charley's Steakery? Very good philly IMO. Can't vouch for its relative "authenticity", but they do make a really good one - and they make each one to order.

[Dennis Heaton]

Home | Charleys Grilled Subs

Just saw the menu...I am going tomorrow! Thanks, SoonerDave (I'll get ya one while I'm there).

[gjl]

Only a bag? Last time I flew into Detroit my friends met me at the gate with a Crave Case..... Those are some dang good friends!

Last time I was driving home from Chicago I stopped at a WC in St Louis. The last one you pass on I44 before there are no more. I bought a couple of those cases and put them in an ice chest. When I got home about 8 hours later I froze most of them. They didn't keep very well frozen. I can put down about 6 in one setting if they are fresh but in my younger years I could easily put down a bag of 10. No cheese on them either. Many years ago while walking down the Boardwalk in Atlantic City not long after eating a nice dinner I spotted a WC right on the Boardwalk. Even though I had just eaten dinner I had to go in and get a couple sliders.

[Easy180]

I go to the Braums around 39th & Tulsa quite often and it is always clean and always busy. This is one of their newer store I believe. I live north of there a bit and there are other stores closer but this one is always good so I make the little extra trip

Now as far as Philly Cheese steak. There is/was a place in Penn Sq mall that makes the best one I have had in OKC. Can't remember the name of the place but they do a good job and it's worth the trip if you are in the area. Someone on here can prob. give us the name. But it blows the Jersey Mikes cheese steak away IMO. I have tried to find a good cheese steak from the sub shops and it seems impossible to find anything that resembles a real Philly Cheese steak.

Can't say I have had any authentic philly's but the one with Cheese Whiz at Texadelphia is pretty darn tasty

[Roger S]

Many years ago while walking down the Boardwalk in Atlantic City not long after eating a nice dinner I spotted a WC right on the Boardwalk. Even though I had just eaten dinner I had to go in and get a couple sliders.

HAHA... I have a similar story.... It was a Krystal's and not White Castle but on my first trip to Austin. We ate breakfast at Juan in a Million and I ate 1 1/2 Don Juan Tacos. We then made the 30 minute drive to Lockhart where I ate at Smitty's, Kreuz, and Black's BBQ in about a one hour time span. I ate 1/4 brisket and one ring of sausage at each. Needless to say I was miserable at this point and in the throes of full on meat sweats.

We decided to go see the Alamo and while driving through San Antonio my wife spotted a Krystal's. Somehow I manage to scarf down 6 Krystal's sliders on top of all that.

I didn't think Krystal's was quite as good but I'd settle for one here if we can't ever get a White Castle.

[OKCRT]

Perhaps Charley's Steakery? Very good philly IMO. Can't vouch for its relative "authenticity", but they do make a really good one - and they make each one to order.

That's it. They make a pretty decent cheese steak,at least to my taste buds. They do make it right there in front of you. Worth the trip and think I will make it tomorrow now that I am craving one.

[OKCRT]

I need to check out Texadelphia. Can never have too many sources for a decent cheese steak.

[Dennis Heaton]

If Kirk Humphreys wanted to make a few more dollars, he'd invest in White Castles and Krystals and locate them right smack dab on his empty lots out here on Hefner and Council.