Any reviews? East of Yale near 18th & the Ritz.
There is a Jimmy John's in Tulsa?
Awesome.
I love their bread and they have excellent rare roast beef. This is better than good news for Tulsa sandwich lovers.
Last I saw, it wasn't open yet, but that's been at least a week.
I drove by today and it was open...I also love Jimmy John's but have not visited this one.
Quote from: OSU on April 26, 2011, 07:20:31 PM
I drove by today and it was open...I also love Jimmy John's but have not visited this one.
I predict a visit to Jimmy John's in my near future.
Quote from: ARGUS on April 26, 2011, 06:22:56 PM
Any reviews? East of Yale near 18th & the Ritz.
You should buy me lunch there, Argus
Mmmmm, Jimmy John's :) Haven't had it in a couple of years & I'm missing it! Love the french bread & the sprouts they put on the sandwiches. Everything is so fresh. My favorites are the Turkey Tom & the Beach Club. The jumbo kosher dill pickles make an excellent side. Popular late-night choice after the bars @ Indiana University :)
Could this be a candidate for our next TNF lunch? Or is it not big enough to accomodate all our eg..err...us.
;D
Quote from: ARGUS on April 26, 2011, 06:22:56 PM
Any reviews? East of Yale near 18th & the Ritz.
And just where were you headed when you made this find?
Quote from: sgrizzle on April 27, 2011, 08:29:37 AM
And just where were you headed when you made this find?
I'm sure he was heading to target, not sure why anyone would bother heading to the ritz
Quote from: custosnox on April 27, 2011, 08:53:45 AM
I'm sure he was heading to target, not sure why anyone would bother heading to the ritz
Hey, I head that direction frequently.
But it's because I'm headed to Collin's Midtown Liquors for my Marshall fix.
Quote from: Hoss on April 27, 2011, 09:00:19 AM
Hey, I head that direction frequently.
But it's because I'm headed to Collin's Midtown Liquors for my Marshall fix.
yeah, but that's in that direction, not to.
I love JJ's. I've been twice since it opened. It was getting frustrating seeing them in every town in every direction (Wichita, OKC, NW Ark, Joplin, Springfield, Dallas, KC, etc) but none here.
This is supposed to be the first of many locations in the metro area. I'm praying one of them ends up being open 'til 3am, like all their college town locations.
Quote from: TheTed on April 27, 2011, 12:17:45 PM
I love JJ's. I've been twice since it opened. It was getting frustrating seeing them in every town in every direction (Wichita, OKC, NW Ark, Joplin, Springfield, Dallas, KC, etc) but none here.
This is supposed to be the first of many locations in the metro area. I'm praying one of them ends up being open 'til 3am, like all their college town locations.
I talked with the owners about nine months ago when they were still exploring Tulsa. They are very nice people and moved to Tulsa just to build these stores. The primary investor owns multiple stores in North Caroline. The managing partner is a former corporate trainer for Jimmy John's. I would expect the quality of their stores to be top notch. That said, I felt a little sorry for them and how they ended up signing a lease on that location. They were excited to be located across the street from an active minor league baseball stadium. I had to work hard to convince them their broker had misled them and the Drillers no longer played at 15th & Yale.
Moving into the Tulsa market is a new strategy for JJ's. They've always operated in college markets but have found that market to be saturated at this point. Any growth will have to come from second tier cities like Tulsa. I would expect to see locations around I-44, Tulsa Hills, 71st St Corridor and south county/north Bixby.
Quote from: rdj on April 27, 2011, 12:29:16 PMMoving into the Tulsa market is a new strategy for JJ's. They've always operated in college markets but have found that market to be saturated at this point. Any growth will have to come from second tier cities like Tulsa. I would expect to see locations around I-44, Tulsa Hills, 71st St Corridor and south county/north Bixby.
Operating in college markets was their strategy some time ago. They've long since moved past that. They have dozens of stores in the Dallas and KC metros, most not near colleges. In NW Ark, they have the one college-y downtown Fayetteville location, but two more in the suburban non-college areas. In Missouri, they have dozens in non-college locations (Branson, the edges of Springfield, all over St Louis).
Quote from: rdj on April 27, 2011, 12:29:16 PM
I talked with the owners about nine months ago when they were still exploring Tulsa. They are very nice people and moved to Tulsa just to build these stores. The primary investor owns multiple stores in North Caroline. The managing partner is a former corporate trainer for Jimmy John's. I would expect the quality of their stores to be top notch. That said, I felt a little sorry for them and how they ended up signing a lease on that location. They were excited to be located across the street from an active minor league baseball stadium. I had to work hard to convince them their broker had misled them and the Drillers no longer played at 15th & Yale.
Moving into the Tulsa market is a new strategy for JJ's. They've always operated in college markets but have found that market to be saturated at this point. Any growth will have to come from second tier cities like Tulsa. I would expect to see locations around I-44, Tulsa Hills, 71st St Corridor and south county/north Bixby.
I really don't get the excitement in being located across from a stadium that was dark 300 nights a year. They've got good pops in the area and should do pretty well. I'm about a mile from them so I will definitely give them a shot at some point.
Tasty as I remember, and lightning fast. That was always my problem with the store in Fayetteville..slower than molasses, they were.
If they really are excited about being near an active minor league stadium, I bet they could find some space downtown. ;)
Quote from: Conan71 on April 27, 2011, 02:58:41 PM
I really don't get the excitement in being located across from a stadium that was dark 300 nights a year.
Visibility
Go to any college town and you'll find them near campus. To that end I'm surprised they are not closer (walking distance) to TU.
Quote from: SXSW on April 27, 2011, 09:18:06 PM
Go to any college town and you'll find them near campus. To that end I'm surprised they are not closer (walking distance) to TU.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure that would be much of an advantage here. TU doesn't have that same late-night crowd you get in other college towns. In fact, campus doesn't even appear 'busy' during the middle of week days. I'm not sure where everyone hides out ;)
Quote from: cjmcinty on April 27, 2011, 10:14:31 PM
Unfortunately, I'm not sure that would be much of an advantage here. TU doesn't have that same late-night crowd you get in other college towns. In fact, campus doesn't even appear 'busy' during the middle of week days. I'm not sure where everyone hides out ;)
At home? I believe TU still has a large percentage of commuter students.
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 27, 2011, 10:17:37 PM
At home? I believe TU still has a large percentage of commuter students.
This is true.
Quote from: cjmcinty on April 27, 2011, 10:14:31 PM
Unfortunately, I'm not sure that would be much of an advantage here. TU doesn't have that same late-night crowd you get in other college towns. In fact, campus doesn't even appear 'busy' during the middle of week days. I'm not sure where everyone hides out ;)
I think that's largely because 11th has not developed into a student-oriented business district like many universities have next to them. Hopefully TU works to change that in the future; they certainly have the resources. TU is also really small, less than 5,000 students total. Hopefully they increase their enrollment; somewhere around the size of an SMU, TCU or Vanderbilt (peer institutions) closer to 10,000 with a large number of grad students would be perfect for TU and better for Tulsa (more students/more jobs)..
Back to Jimmy John's.. :)
Quote from: SXSW on April 27, 2011, 11:34:44 PM
I think that's largely because 11th has not developed into a student-oriented business district like many universities have next to them. Hopefully TU works to change that in the future; they certainly have the resources. TU is also really small, less than 5,000 students total. Hopefully they increase their enrollment; somewhere around the size of an SMU, TCU or Vanderbilt (peer institutions) closer to 10,000 with a large number of grad students would be perfect for TU and better for Tulsa (more students/more jobs)..
Back to Jimmy John's.. :)
With all of the changes on the TU Campus that have happened since 1998, there is still a stigma between the TU Campus and places on the south side of 11th Sreet between Harvard and Delaware. The places along 11th on the southside of the street are outside of TU, those on the north side are part of TU. There would need to be a major change in the places across the street, and an acceptence of the bars, and other establishments. I doubt, that Ed's Hurricane would accept me, when my brother was there before he died in a bike accident in '91
Quote from: dbacks fan on April 28, 2011, 12:31:32 AM
With all of the changes on the TU Campus that have happened since 1998, there is still a stigma between the TU Campus and places on the south side of 11th Sreet between Harvard and Delaware.
Do you mean schism?
Before my time in this part of town, there were apparently a few businesses on the north side of 11th, but TU has gobbled them up and built more on-campus housing.
Quote from: nathanm on April 28, 2011, 01:04:10 AM
Do you mean schism?
Before my time in this part of town, there were apparently a few businesses on the north side of 11th, but TU has gobbled them up and built more on-campus housing.
Maybe the new leadership will result in changes. We can hope so.
There were several fast food places on the north side of 11th, just west of Harvard in the late 70s. I remember Arby's and Wendy's, maybe a Burger King.
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 28, 2011, 08:35:20 AM
There were several fast food places on the north side of 11th, just west of Harvard in the late 70s. I remember Arby's and Wendy's, maybe a Burger King.
As well as Metro Diner, J.R.'s, some apartments, Starship. There was a bar on the south side where Arby's is now. I'm not sure if it's because 11th street is a busy four lane that it makes the south side of the street less friendly to walkability than other campuses or what the deal is. I'm thinking of Stillwater and Norman and the areas favored by students closest to campus are generally separated by a two lane street with a 25 MPH speed limit.
Quote from: Conan71 on April 28, 2011, 09:14:42 AM
As well as Metro Diner, J.R.'s, some apartments, Starship. There was a bar on the south side where Arby's is now. I'm not sure if it's because 11th street is a busy four lane that it makes the south side of the street less friendly to walkability than other campuses or what the deal is. I'm thinking of Stillwater and Norman and the areas favored by students closest to campus are generally separated by a two lane street with a 25 MPH speed limit.
Boyd is 4 lane between OU and Campus Corner, and is considered walkable. It's how the buildings meet the street and 11th by TU is a big FAIL in that area.
Conan should call Argus sometime (ya darn FSBO buyer!!!)...and I was coming from Lowe's Grizzle! (but the Ritz did have these nice comfortable chairs the LAST time I was in there yrs and yrs and yrs ago.
VERY good sandwiches...eat there once a month or so but not as good as Potbelly's.
Finally made it in today. "Gourmet" is over-stating, but for .75 more than a Subway, you do get a much better sandwich. The bread definitely stands out. I had the #12 which is the turkey, sprouts, avacado spread, cheese thing. And yes, the service is very quick. Not sure how the business model works with that many employees at that price point. They were busy but not slammed and there were at least 8 employees behind the counter.
Not really anything that will make me crave it every week, but I'll definitely go back from time-to-time.
Quote from: Conan71 on May 26, 2011, 02:11:05 PM
Finally made it in today. "Gourmet" is over-stating, but for .75 more than a Subway, you do get a much better sandwich. The bread definitely stands out. I had the #12 which is the turkey, sprouts, avacado spread, cheese thing. And yes, the service is very quick. Not sure how the business model works with that many employees at that price point. They were busy but not slammed and there were at least 8 employees behind the counter.
Not really anything that will make me crave it every week, but I'll definitely go back from time-to-time.
Agreed on all points!
I agree as well. I found it to be much better quality than subway. We certainly have better sandwich shops in Tulsa but this will serve as a good backup in the future.
Anyone been to Big Al's lately?? Haven't been there in many years, and just wondering how it is holding up?
I went there one time...nothing really special for me to drive to 15th street....
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on May 26, 2011, 06:42:20 PM
Anyone been to Big Al's lately?? Haven't been there in many years, and just wondering how it is holding up?
Went six-nine months ago. It was disgusting. Service was bad, hair in my food, companions food was bland.
Used to go to Big Al's when I lived around the block from it, but have not been in a couple of years. You can get the same thing at any Bill & Ruths.
That's sad. Back in the 70's they were really good. Spin off from Little Lanny's (same family). Lan was the first to bring a sub to Tulsa area (1968 or 1969) so the novelty was a huge draw, too. Big sandwich for under $1.00 !! Fantastic!!
Bill & Ruth's started out as Little Lanny association, then spun off. Don't know the details of that relationship, but don't think it was all that friendly.
Quote from: Conan71 on May 26, 2011, 02:11:05 PM
Finally made it in today. "Gourmet" is over-stating, but for .75 more than a Subway, you do get a much better sandwich. The bread definitely stands out. I had the #12 which is the turkey, sprouts, avacado spread, cheese thing. And yes, the service is very quick. Not sure how the business model works with that many employees at that price point. They were busy but not slammed and there were at least 8 employees behind the counter.
Not really anything that will make me crave it every week, but I'll definitely go back from time-to-time.
Agreed on all counts. I had them for lunch today and the bread was just better.
They must really thin profit margins for the amount of staff they have. I noticed 2 cashiers (one on drive through) 1 preparer on the drive through line and like 5 prepares on the store line. I appreciate how quick they run orders through, but I don't see how that is profitable? Either the ingredients are dirt cheap or they are paying minimum wage or both.