LaMadeleines Cafe Coming to Oklahoma City

[progressiveboy]

I see where the popular LaMadeleines Cafe and Bakery will be opening in Oklahoma City within the next 12 months.Very popular concept which will do well in OKC! I also could see Corner Bakery and Cafe opening a location or two in the OKC area.









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[TAlan CB]

Use to eat at the La Madeleines in North Park Mall in Dallas. It was constantly busy with a 'affluent' clientele (though, I did eat there as well), makes me wonder where in OKC it would work - not bricktown (yet). Perhaps downtown in the right location, or Norman near campus ....?

[betts]

NH Plaza used to have a local copy of La Madeline. We ate there a lot. I wouldn't be shocked to see the real La Madeline there.

[SoonerDave]

This is great to hear; however, I've heard stories to this effect regarding La Madeline's coming to OKC/Tulsa for several years now. Always "just around the corner." Hasn't happened yet. But its great to see it in "print," which gives me some optimism...

Not saying it won't happen, just color me skeptical. Be delighted if it showed up. Very nice place...

I guess kinda lost in the shuffle of that article is that Coach's at Bricktown is gone. Probably worthy of note, because that was one of the elements of the Bricktown Ballpark intended to serve as a bit of an "homage" to the right-field restaurants in the Ballpark at Arlington, to which the Brick owes a great deal of its design inspiration. That space being empty isn't good for the Brick or Bricktown in general, IMHO. Hope something nice can take the space and make it work.

[Mr. Cotter]

There is a La Madeline's in Tulsa on Cherry Street. I also think one would do extremely well in OKC. I hope they put one near the center of town (Midtown Plaza, Automobile Alley), but NH Plaza would probably work very well for them.

[SoonerDave]

There is a La Madeline's in Tulsa on Cherry Street. I also think one would do extremely well in OKC. I hope they put one near the center of town (Midtown Plaza, Automobile Alley), but NH Plaza would probably work very well for them.

Chatenay on SW 104th and Penn would be an excellent location, and give Panera some great competition.

[Mr. Cotter]

They tend to put in where there is a critical mass of upscale retail activity.

[pickles]

La Madeleine

[Mr. Cotter]

I like to go there after a visit to Walmart's.

[RadicalModerate]

That was funny! (like) . . . I just looked at the Lunch menu for the Tulsa locations and was AMAZED at what they offered and the fact that only a couple of the fantastic sounding offerings were over $10! I wanted to get snarky about "competing with Panera" and so forth, but I just can't do it. I hope this place DOES decide to open an OKC location!

[Mr. Cotter]

It's good food, especially for the price. As a born Dallas boy, it's one of the few things I've missed about the DFW metro area as I've moved around the country a few times. My guess is one location is put in within 1 mile of NH Plaza, and within a year, a second location appears in Edmond or Moore.

[RadicalModerate]

Hope someone at their corporate hq is reading this . . .
(i didn't bear down on the menu too closely, but do they actually serve "madeleins" as one of their bakery items?)

[metro]

Finally! It's about time they come to OKC, if they do. I predict a smashing hit, similar to Whole Foods, their corporate office will be blown away and open a 2nd location quicker than expected.

[Debzkidz]

If it actually happens, it would be great. We used to eat at one in Houston when we lived there and we've always enjoyed eating at them in Dallas, when we are back home visiting our families. I will watch with cautious optimism.

[Mississippi Blues]

I have never eaten at La Madeleines but it sounds like it will be a great addition to OKC.

[Praedura]

I have never eaten at La Madeleines but it sounds like it will be a great addition to OKC.

I've never eaten there, or even heard of this place. But I will say this: it sure looks hard to spell!

[jbkrems]

Progressiveboy, do you know where in OKC LaMadelines will land ?

[progressiveboy]

The above link did not state where it would be located? I would "guess" somewhere around Penn Square Mall area or Classen Curve and perhaps Nichols Hills Plaza. I could see them opening 3-4 cafes in the OKC Metro Area.

[SoonerTW]

Another place I think would do well is Le Peep. I have eaten at the one in Las Colinas several times and one in Kansas City. It's similar to Jimmy's Egg but, I think, lots better.

[RadicalModerate]

Another place I think would do well is Le Peep. I have eaten at the one in Las Colinas several times and one in Kansas City. It's similar to Jimmy's Egg but, I think, lots better.

I think that La Baguette just dropped their knickers.
(and their Knickers were the best thing at La Baguette)

Seriously: Great Menu, Great Prices . . . how can this be a "bad" thing?
(really . . . how bad can it be? except for causing Panera to shutter . . .
=)

[bluedogok]

They tend to put in where there is a critical mass of upscale retail activity.

The two that I knew of in Austin (I think there are others) were in high traffic retail areas but I know the one close to our old house down there (Southwest Austin) wasn't really upscale. The other one was on North Lamar (just north of downtown) right by a hospital and some other retail.

[jbkrems]

Progressiveboy, would you not guess Memorial Rd ? That is where I would place them. Classen Curve or near Penn Square Mall would be my 2nd guess.

[progressiveboy]

Progressiveboy, would you not guess Memorial Rd ? That is where I would place them. Classen Curve or near Penn Square Mall would be my 2nd guess.

I could see them on Memorial Road. I am just speculating, but I could see at least 3 to 4 LaMadeleines in the OKC area. I envision them being in the Penn Square Area, Memorial Road, Edmond and Norman! I can also see 2-3 "Corner Bakery" concepts in the OKC area. These are a little more upscale than Panera Bread. Eatzi's would be a good fit in OKC but it can be a little pricey for great takeout side dishes. I could see this concept in Nichols Hills area. Another concept would be Sur La Table! Hope this happens for OKC!

[soonerguru]

Memorial Road? You mean the restaurant graveyard?

[jbkrems]

I wouldn't consider Memorial Road a restaurant graveyard. There are a few dead places, but a lot of restaurants up and down that strip are alive and well.