&ct=g BCS Coming & Going: Retail, Restaurants, Businesses, etc (2025)
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This might be crazy talk but with Anchor bar closing and O'Zonas also closed right next to it.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
I would love it, but they aren't big enough in my opinion
We need a good taco joint in West Bryan, specifically near the Walmart on 2818.
LB12Diamond said:
This might be crazy talk but with Anchor bar closing and O'Zonas also closed right next to it.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
That area and location is where sit down restaurants go to die. Proceed with 100% caution.
LB12Diamond said:
This might be crazy talk but with Anchor bar closing and O'Zonas also closed right next to it.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
Just build a huge deck over the creek and turn the two restaurants into one giant Pappasitos.
Honey Badger TX said:
We need a good taco joint in West Bryan, specifically near the Walmart on 2818.
You have one. It's in the EZ Stop gas station on 2818 just before you get to the Villa Maria exit, going north. You're welcome.
Plenty of room for CS.
MS08 said:LB12Diamond said:
This might be crazy talk but with Anchor bar closing and O'Zonas also closed right next to it.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
That area and location is where sit down restaurants go to die. Proceed with 100% caution.
Ozona was there for many years. Carinos was in the anchor bar location for a long time too. Both lasted about 20 years. Seems like something other than location was responsible for their closing.
Harvey Rd as a location now isn't what Harvey Rd was 20 yr ago.
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BiochemAg97 said:MS08 said:LB12Diamond said:
This might be crazy talk but with Anchor bar closing and O'Zonas also closed right next to it.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
That area and location is where sit down restaurants go to die. Proceed with 100% caution.
Ozona was there for many years. Carinos was in the anchor bar location for a long time too. Both lasted about 20 years. Seems like something other than location was responsible for their closing.
Demographics of those that are willing and able to pay for sit down restaurants are not doing so off of Harvey Rd. Restaurants built elsewhere in more desirable locations will be where they end up.
The economy is definitely changing such that the people that can afford to eat out at a sit down restaurant is dropping rapidly. For many years, folks could afford to live on the wages paid by the University and local businesses. That is becoming not so much the case.
With a lower pool of potential customers, restaurants are failing.
With a lower pool of potential customers, restaurants are failing.
I don't think young people dine out as much anymore. That combined with inflation these last four years certainly doesn't help.Hornbeck said:
The economy is definitely changing such that the people that can afford to eat out at a sit down restaurant is dropping rapidly. For many years, folks could afford to live on the wages paid by the University and local businesses. That is becoming not so much the case.
With a lower pool of potential customers, restaurants are failing.
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MS08 said:BiochemAg97 said:MS08 said:LB12Diamond said:
This might be crazy talk but with Anchor bar closing and O'Zonas also closed right next to it.
Seems like a perfect set up for Pappa-Sitos/Deux to be put in there.
That area and location is where sit down restaurants go to die. Proceed with 100% caution.
Ozona was there for many years. Carinos was in the anchor bar location for a long time too. Both lasted about 20 years. Seems like something other than location was responsible for their closing.
Demographics of those that are willing and able to pay for sit down restaurants are not doing so off of Harvey Rd. Restaurants built elsewhere in more desirable locations will be where they end up.
I agree somewhat with last statement...that said reasonably priced solid food with good service I will go anywhere in the BCS area... but with limited eating our funds it has to be memorable for me or honestly cheaper somewhat than staying in
Hornbeck said:
The economy is definitely changing such that the people that can afford to eat out at a sit down restaurant is dropping rapidly. For many years, folks could afford to live on the wages paid by the University and local businesses. That is becoming not so much the case.
With a lower pool of potential customers, restaurants are failing.
That and the cost of food and labor is rising, esp. these last few months. Short term issues and long term ones such as shrinking cattle herds, drought etc...tough times in the restaurant business.
That said, I'd say about 75% of my circle of friends eat out regularly, vs. the 25% of us who enjoy cooking and it more regularly than dining out.
Honestly, we're only eating out as much as we currently do because my boys are playing fall baseball. I suspect the next few months to be much less (once we get moved).
EBrazosAg said:
Harvey Rd as a location now isn't what Harvey Rd was 20 yr ago.
Very true.
However, I think Harvey all the way from Bush to the mall could have a bright future. If Northgate continues the way it is going with additional high-rises and increasing rents that will make it hard for a lot of smaller bars to survive, I could see that stretch along Harvey becoming home to a new bar district. The trail behind those properties could make it fun with bars with patios and outdoor space as well.
Be careful- next thing you know ow the CoCS will buy up everything on Harvey and add it to the mall for …HARVEST…. Harvey Avenue Revitalization & Vision for Economic Sustainability and Transformation
"Harvesting the Future of Harvey" AND they will pay 3x its value.
"Harvesting the Future of Harvey" AND they will pay 3x its value.
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I hadn't noticed until today that Bank of B/CS (branch of Bank of Brenham), 869 N Earl Rudder Fwy, Bryan, TX 77802, is now Cadence Bank. I did some googling and found a press release from July.
https://ir.cadencebank.com/2025-07-01-Cadence-Bank-Completes-its-Acquisition-of-Industry-Bancshares,-Inc
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) announced today the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Industry Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Industry State Bank, The First National Bank of Bellville, Fayetteville Bank, Citizens State Bank*, The First National Bank of Shiner and Bank of Brenham.
https://ir.cadencebank.com/2025-07-01-Cadence-Bank-Completes-its-Acquisition-of-Industry-Bancshares,-Inc
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) announced today the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Industry Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Industry State Bank, The First National Bank of Bellville, Fayetteville Bank, Citizens State Bank*, The First National Bank of Shiner and Bank of Brenham.
EBrazosAg said:
Be careful- next thing you know ow the CoCS will buy up everything on Harvey and add it to the mall for …HARVEST…. Harvey Avenue Revitalization & Vision for Economic Sustainability and Transformation
"Harvesting the Future of Harvey" AND they will pay 3x its value.
NDAs are being executed as we speak.
EBrazosAg said:
Be careful- next thing you know ow the CoCS will buy up everything on Harvey and add it to the mall for …HARVEST…. Harvey Avenue Revitalization & Vision for Economic Sustainability and Transformation
"Harvesting the Future of Harvey" AND they will pay 3x its value.
I almost added something about hopefully the city lets private developers do what they do and stay out of it, but got sidetracked
It's funny that some are saying that Harvey Road location would be a hindrance.
If restaurants have their stuff together, it does not really matter where they are located.
My top 10 places i hit are located all over the place. And the funny part, none of them are on University.
If restaurants have their stuff together, it does not really matter where they are located.
My top 10 places i hit are located all over the place. And the funny part, none of them are on University.
LB12Diamond said:
If restaurants have their stuff together, it does not really matter where they are located.
I disagree and would argue location really matters, above many other factors.
There are too many examples in this town that it is a huge factor of success or failure.
The part where I say they have their stuff together is the key point I made.
If they do, they will make it at any location. Good food, good service, right price, works anywhere.
It's average places that need to get traffic bc of location where it's important.
Beside what I already stated, a prime location might require crazy rent, which might drive bad management decisions.
CS is easy to get around. I live way south of town and the only time I might not go to a place I am craving is bc it is on the other side of Bryan.
If they do, they will make it at any location. Good food, good service, right price, works anywhere.
It's average places that need to get traffic bc of location where it's important.
Beside what I already stated, a prime location might require crazy rent, which might drive bad management decisions.
CS is easy to get around. I live way south of town and the only time I might not go to a place I am craving is bc it is on the other side of Bryan.
Outside of the "fancy" restaurants in this town there may be a dozen that have everything clicking right now. That could change in a few months. Location doesn't. Which is another reason why it matters so much.
Not even sure what point you are trying to make. It alright that we are not in agreement on this one.
One of my favorite places is Bangkok Thai food. It's a random location and when I want Thai, I go there. It'd bc it has it's act together. Makes good food.
One of my favorite places is Bangkok Thai food. It's a random location and when I want Thai, I go there. It'd bc it has it's act together. Makes good food.
I second Bangkok Thai Kitchen. That place is amazing!
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In most cases location is definitely important. But, there are outliers. Some of the most iconic restaurants this town has had weren't great locations.
The Texan, The Grapevine, Cafe Eccell, and more I'm sure. Christopher's is not a good location by most standards.
The Texan, The Grapevine, Cafe Eccell, and more I'm sure. Christopher's is not a good location by most standards.
Are you making the point that those places lasted long despite poor locations, or are now all gone because of them?
The original Cafe Eccell was in a fine location and the second one wasn't bad either.
The original Cafe Eccell was in a fine location and the second one wasn't bad either.
If u like Thai. U gotta try Siam Iyara Thai in cs. My fav - Bangkok is 2nd for me
What's the first rule of real estate, again?
Am I the only person here that will drive to an "inconvenient" location if they have good food and service? We typically eat out 2-3 times a week and I will never step foot in a place with bad service regardless of location. The places that closed down were not in our normal rotation due to lack of service or food that was not craveable. It's not rocket science, good food and service = money.
Location is really important to me. I'll eat at the same terrible place serving up barely edible food 5-6 times a week because it is so convenient. Of course that place is my kitchen.
It's an absolute pain in my ass to get to The TacoBar from my house now and we still eat there often.
It was always a pain to get Taco Bar.