Burger Fi Headed to Brooklyn Station

[thelakelander]

Ah, this all happened when the Landing opened up, we had lots of new restaurants, new shops, and then, they slowly went away. Same thing happened to restaurants in the Riverside Publix area. It will be interesting to see who stays and who realizes they were sold a bag of sand in an hour glass, for when the rents rise, will the people still keep coming?

No one has lived in Brooklyn South of Park street for many years, it will be interesting to see what happens and how this changes 5 points/Riverside as well.

I wouldn't be too concerned.  It's a small strip mall. These types of developments number in the hundreds outside of  downtown and most filled up just like this one before we overbuilt them out there. It's specifically designed for the types of places that are now leasing space.















It's looking pretty similar to the Fresh Market center that was built just north of DT Orlando last year:







I'd be more concerned if they couldn't fill up the other 14 retail bays surrounding Fresh Market. With that said, from a walkability standpoint, we're lucky CVS backed out. This created the extra space for restaurant/bars like Burrito Gallery lining Riverside Avenue with outdoor dining.

Before with CVS


Current Plan After CVS backed out

[edjax]

Per story on JBJ, Hyppo Gourmet Popsicles will be opening in same building as Burrito Gallery and Zoe's Kitchen. 

[CityLife]

Per story on JBJ, Hyppo Gourmet Popsicles will be opening in same building as Burrito Gallery and Zoe's Kitchen.

As someone that used to work in St. Augustine, I'm a big fan of Hyppo. This is the business I was alluding to in the Fresh Market thread.

"Heard about a pretty cool business looking at one of the unleased units in Brooklyn Station. Not currently in Jax and would fit in well with the tenant mix there. Not a gamechanger or anything, but would be a nice addition."

http://www.thehyppo.com/

Really a lot of long term potential with Hyppo. If they go big time and need a corporate HQ and distribution, hopefully they can be pulled to Jax.

[CityLife]

Also, while the tenants at Brooklyn Station are not all local, I've heard Regency is trying very hard to get as many unique businesses there as possible. Pretty sure they could have already leased up the whole project, but are looking at the big picture long term and holding out for the right tenant mix.

[spuwho]

I tried BurgerFi this weekend.

As Stephen would say, "Meh".

I don't dispute the taste was good, buns fresh and the meat tasty. But I struggle with the value of a burger that cost me $5.74. A small plastic soda cup that runs $2.47 (unlimited refills at a Freestyle).

Its the same issue I have with all of these "premium" burger places. The only thing that really is premium is the prices. The taste delta of BurgerFi or something a little less trendy is just too small to warrant paying so much.

Kudos to them for making it work and finding a niche, but its not one I will be exploring through them any longer. I came, I tried, I moved on.

[CityLife]

^Haven't been to this one, but have tried the Burger Fi in Tally. I agree, not that impressed. I'd take MShack over it all day.

[PeeJayEss]

I tried BurgerFi this weekend.

As Stephen would say, "Meh".

I don't dispute the taste was good, buns fresh and the meat tasty. But I struggle with the value of a burger that cost me $5.74. A small plastic soda cup that runs $2.47 (unlimited refills at a Freestyle).

Its the same issue I have with all of these "premium" burger places. The only thing that really is premium is the prices. The taste delta of BurgerFi or something a little less trendy is just too small to warrant paying so much.

Kudos to them for making it work and finding a niche, but its not one I will be exploring through them any longer. I came, I tried, I moved on.

Obviously, MShack would win, but that's the same (or higher) price point. Where exactly are you getting a high quality burger for less than $5.74? Don't you go saying some fast food place. Even their "premium" offerings are pretty close to this price point.

[KenFSU]

^ On a similar note, Five Guys has just gotten outrageously expensive too.

Seems like they jack up their prices monthly.

That said, it's worth noting that beef prices are at a record high (and climbing).

[spuwho]

I tried BurgerFi this weekend.

As Stephen would say, "Meh".

I don't dispute the taste was good, buns fresh and the meat tasty. But I struggle with the value of a burger that cost me $5.74. A small plastic soda cup that runs $2.47 (unlimited refills at a Freestyle).

Its the same issue I have with all of these "premium" burger places. The only thing that really is premium is the prices. The taste delta of BurgerFi or something a little less trendy is just too small to warrant paying so much.

Kudos to them for making it work and finding a niche, but its not one I will be exploring through them any longer. I came, I tried, I moved on.

Obviously, MShack would win, but that's the same (or higher) price point. Where exactly are you getting a high quality burger for less than $5.74? Don't you go saying some fast food place. Even their "premium" offerings are pretty close to this price point.

BurgerFi is "fast" at a premium price. So comparisons to other "fast" is not unreasonable.

FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake.  Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.

I was in St Louis last month. Paid $3.95 in a similar format, not the same quality of BurgerFi, but by my taste buds, probably 80-90%.

Gladly, I don't swish burgers in my mouth like sampling some new wine from France. All I know is that BurgerFi, while it tastes good, flunks the value meter. Even my better half agreed with me.

[PeeJayEss]

FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake.  Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.

I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."

[copperfiend]

FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake.  Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.

I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."

I laughed

[spuwho]

FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake.  Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.

I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."

Lol. I have been judged by the burger police!

[ProjectMaximus]

Seriously though, where did you go? Cause I would like to eat there.

[JeffreyS]

For that level of burger in Chi town go to Epic Burger in the loop.

[PeeJayEss]

FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake.  Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.

I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."

Lol. I have been judged by the burger police!

I'm just an off-duty burger police officer who is hungry and looking for this magical place to grab a burger in Chicago. Please enlighten!