What buisness/restaurant does College Station lack or need?

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RyanFromTexas
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4:56p, 1/5/25
A higher end/unique grocery store like Whole Foods Market. I think there is no chance of this happening anytime in the next five years. Same for Central Market.

Sprout's Farmer's Market is possible, perhaps even likely. They have stores in Lubbock, Tyler, and Corpus Christi, so they are familiar with operating in third tier Texas markets. One is on the way to New Braunfels right now.

Trader's Joes is finally expanding again in Texas. One in Sugar Land and it appears two more are on the way for the Austin area. So this might be a possibility down the road. It seems like they have a lot of "in-fill" opportunities in the large markets in Texas before they look at smaller areas though.
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In-N-Out Burger
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In reply to AgTrip • 4:59p, 1/5/25
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I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.

I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.


Sadly, dancehalls have closed all over the state. Loved the Hall of Fame. First date with my wife was at the Hall of Fame

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Barf. Overrated big time.
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5:15p, 1/5/25
I think a good oyster/raw bar similar to Perla's in Austin would do pretty well here if put in the right location. Feel like BCS is missing a good seafood spot that's not sushi and/or fried everything except for a couple of items on the menu.
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5:20p, 1/5/25
Old school pizza parlor
Hand tossed dough
Thick or thin dough as a choice
Tables and chairs

No "flash" baking
No walk through order toppings as you walk with a tray
Not $50 for a pizza
No waiter
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In reply to SW AG80 • 5:42p, 1/5/25
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AgTrip said:
I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.

I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.


Sadly, dancehalls have closed all over the state. Loved the Hall of Fame. First date with my wife was at the Hall of Fame



Yes, it is sad. It's such a great way for young adults to meet. You could go out with your friends and meet new people, have a dance with someone who catches your eye and see where it leads. Being an old fart now, I would love to round up my friends and meet up for a fun Friday night!
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In reply to AgTrip • 6:21p, 1/5/25
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I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.

I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.


And Swingin with the Armadillo!
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In reply to cj774 • 6:24p, 1/5/25
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Barf. Overrated big time.


I passed by a Culver's in Fulshear. They have some vocal fans on TexAgs.

How about a Culver's?
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In reply to Bob Yancy • 7:28p, 1/5/25
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A Toby Keith's or Blake Shelton's Ole Red style eatertainment establishment. Listen to live music, enjoy good food and have a few drinks. Maybe even a dance floor, which I believe they have. Our market is ripe for something like that.


Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill was signed for the mall but it never opened. Just as well, their other 30(?) locations or so all closed from not paying rent.


He passed away so maybe that has something to do with it. RIP. The pics are Ole Red.
Nope, they all came and went before he passed. They were run by a company called Boomtown Entertainment (the current locations have different ownership) which was run by a ex-Mafia mobster who was sentenced to five years for fraud after all the restaurants closed.
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In reply to AgTrip • 7:44p, 1/5/25
AgTrip said:
I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.

I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.


Saw George Carlin perform a benefit concert for Joe Monroe of WTAW fame at the Hall of Fame back in the day.
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 7:51p, 1/5/25
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maroon barchetta said:
cj774 said:
Barf. Overrated big time.


I passed by a Culver's in Fulshear. They have some vocal fans on TexAgs.

How about a Culver's?


I like Culver's.
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In reply to JM84 • 8:07p, 1/5/25
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I think a good oyster/raw bar similar to Perla's in Austin would do pretty well here if put in the right location. Feel like BCS is missing a good seafood spot that's not sushi and/or fried everything except for a couple of items on the menu.
Have you tried Poche's. Really good and good variety of oysters
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In-N-Out Burger


I now live in the In N Out sphere and agree that it's bad. The fries are the worst of any fast food burger place.
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One retail place I think would do well here is a Nordstrom Rack.
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Career jobs/major employers are needed more than anything.
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A good brewery/outdoor bar space that is also kid friendly (or restaurants that are more kid friendly like a hat creek). We moved here from the Austin area and miss that most.
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In reply to PS3D • 4:04p, 1/6/25
PS3D said:
Bob Yancy said:
PS3D said:
Bob Yancy said:
A Toby Keith's or Blake Shelton's Ole Red style eatertainment establishment. Listen to live music, enjoy good food and have a few drinks. Maybe even a dance floor, which I believe they have. Our market is ripe for something like that.


Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill was signed for the mall but it never opened. Just as well, their other 30(?) locations or so all closed from not paying rent.


He passed away so maybe that has something to do with it. RIP. The pics are Ole Red.
Nope, they all came and went before he passed. They were run by a company called Boomtown Entertainment (the current locations have different ownership) which was run by a ex-Mafia mobster who was sentenced to five years for fraud after all the restaurants closed.
Yep, it amazing how many singers, actors and sports stars have tied their name to businesses and expect everyone to flock to it regardless of the quality/price offering. It even happened here in BCS. People may go once, but the key to success is repeats and referrals.

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I would really love something like a YMCA or a conference center. Maybe some really nice little league ball parks. On the other hand, our own nuclear power generation plant would be pretty neat.
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I think an indoor Tennis complex would be great. Perhaps one of the cities could partner with A&M to make that happen.
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You're on to something! While we're partnering with A&M, maybe an e-sports complex as well?
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We have a retro arcade.

NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys

I think more things for teens to do. Race track, bumper boats, etc.

Lately the palace in Bryan has been hosting more live music so please support it.

Just out of town Deeproots Vineyard has an amazing outdoor place with live music most every weekend. Less than 30 minute drive.

There is another one out that way as well that is nice as well but the name is escaping me after a busy monday at work.
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In reply to woodiewood • 5:12p, 1/6/25
woodiewood said:
PS3D said:
Bob Yancy said:
PS3D said:
Bob Yancy said:
A Toby Keith's or Blake Shelton's Ole Red style eatertainment establishment. Listen to live music, enjoy good food and have a few drinks. Maybe even a dance floor, which I believe they have. Our market is ripe for something like that.


Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill was signed for the mall but it never opened. Just as well, their other 30(?) locations or so all closed from not paying rent.


He passed away so maybe that has something to do with it. RIP. The pics are Ole Red.
Nope, they all came and went before he passed. They were run by a company called Boomtown Entertainment (the current locations have different ownership) which was run by a ex-Mafia mobster who was sentenced to five years for fraud after all the restaurants closed.
Yep, it amazing how many singers, actors and sports stars have tied their name to businesses and expect everyone to flock to it regardless of the quality/price offering. It even happened here in BCS. People may go once, but the key to success is repeats and referrals.
I really don't know how successful they were (or not) since they got locked out for not paying rent, the owner was literally a criminal.

At least it wasn't Toby Keith himself that was the one who ran off with the money.
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In reply to sirhc • 6:41p, 1/6/25
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A good brewery/outdoor bar space that is also kid friendly (or restaurants that are more kid friendly like a hat creek). We moved here from the Austin area and miss that most.


Kinderhill was insanely kid friendly…swarming with the little (redacted) in fact.
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I mean if we are dreaming, a Portillo's would be amazing! Probably at least decade or more away though.
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Restaurants out south.
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In reply to KidDoc • 8:32p, 1/6/25
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We have a retro arcade.

NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
Eh. I went by there the other day. The arcade portion looked like a joke TBH. Not somewhere I think most people will go as a destination. Probably good for killing time at the mall though.
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AggiePhil said:
KidDoc said:
We have a retro arcade.

NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
Eh. I went by there the other day. The arcade portion looked like a joke TBH. Not somewhere I think most people will go as a destination. Probably good for killing time at the mall though.
I would love a Dave and Busters style place. I think the college student's parent's money could help keep it open.
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Isn't Shulman's going to be a very similar concept?

From their website:

With opening planned for mid-2025, this will be MBG's largest facility yet. Featuring the movies, bowling, arcade, restaurant & bar you've come to know and love from MBG, as well as some exciting new additions!

SMBG Bryan will also include a second level for 21+ with bowling, dining, Only Sons Brewery, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful lake in Midtown Park.

Another new addition is The Grove, featuring an outdoor amphitheater for live music and outdoor movies, yard games such as giant Jenga, cornhole, shuffleboard, lawn darts, and more, plus indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts!
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Return of Lakeview.
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Captn_Ag05 said:
Isn't Shulman's going to be a very similar concept?

From their website:

With opening planned for mid-2025, this will be MBG's largest facility yet. Featuring the movies, bowling, arcade, restaurant & bar you've come to know and love from MBG, as well as some exciting new additions!

SMBG Bryan will also include a second level for 21+ with bowling, dining, Only Sons Brewery, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful lake in Midtown Park.

Another new addition is The Grove, featuring an outdoor amphitheater for live music and outdoor movies, yard games such as giant Jenga, cornhole, shuffleboard, lawn darts, and more, plus indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts!
This sounds promising!
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11:17a, 1/7/25
is Urban Bird any good? I know we don't need 'another chicken place' but Hattie B's or Gus's would be so good here. Dave's doesn't do it for me.
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In reply to FlyRod • 11:42a, 1/7/25
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FlyRod said:
sirhc said:
A good brewery/outdoor bar space that is also kid friendly (or restaurants that are more kid friendly like a hat creek). We moved here from the Austin area and miss that most.


Kinderhill was insanely kid friendly…swarming with the little (redacted) in fact.
i didnt love their beer. also there were no tvs (if you wanted to watch a game or something).
I do agree it was the closest thing we had to what i'm envisioning.
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