Panera on Main Street?

[strider]

One of the reasons I think the alley idea will work is that for the most part, all of the buildings will need a pretty substantial build out to be used for things like restraunts.  The floor plan could be laid out to accommodate the idea.   Retail stores would easily accommodate a simple rear entrance if the idea caught on. As to safety....once the alleys are cleaned, lighted and used, they will be safer than the actual Main Street (due to traffic).

I’m also thinking Flop House Dogs (the eatable ones, not four legged) could be the first business in the new and improved alleys.

[sheclown]

Flop House Dogs...a simple place that serves hot dogs with chili, with slaw, with cheese, with any of the other dozen things you can put on a dog. 

[brainstormer]

The alley idea could work, but some asphalt would be essential.  The alley I lived off of tore my car up after a year.  Scared to think what it would do to my bike!

[sheclown]

The alleys couldn't be much worse than some of the roads.

[CS Foltz]

strider..........what the address for yall's store? Will try and make it by there real soon.........alley idea has merit, something for "Flop House Dogs".....got work cut out for you!

[strider]

The thrift store is at 1728 Main Street and open Tuesday through Sat., 9 to 5, sometimes later if the street asks us nicely.

In the next few days, I am going to try to get pics of many of the alleys and see if I can get them posted. Flop House Dogs is an idea that is indeed being worked on.

[gatorback]

I want a breakfast club between 7th and 8th. I guess a Panera would work. But, a mom/pop jazz/breakfest/coffee neighborhood type place would be awesome. Where's everybody in springfield going now for a weekend breakfast out?

Just like this: http://www.thebreakfastklub.com/

[Stenodave]

I want a breakfast club between 7th and 8th. I guess a Panera would work. But, a mom/pop jazz/breakfest/coffee neighborhood type place would be awesome.

My friend owns the Metro Diner in San Marco and wants to open a few more, I might have to talk Springfield up to him!  Everytime I go into the diner, I leave about 8lbs heavier.

[gatorback]

I want a breakfast club between 7th and 8th. I guess a Panera would work. But, a mom/pop jazz/breakfest/coffee neighborhood type place would be awesome.

My friend owns the Metro Diner in San Marco and wants to open a few more, I might have to talk Springfield up to him!  Everytime I go into the diner, I leave about 8lbs heavier.

right! Nothing says love like catfish and grits, or wings and waffles.  I'm just saying at that level of cholesterol you've got to have love in your heart.

[Stenodave]

I want a breakfast club between 7th and 8th. I guess a Panera would work. But, a mom/pop jazz/breakfest/coffee neighborhood type place would be awesome.

My friend owns the Metro Diner in San Marco and wants to open a few more, I might have to talk Springfield up to him!  Everytime I go into the diner, I leave about 8lbs heavier.

right! Nothing says love like catfish and grits, or wings and waffles.  I'm just saying at that level of cholesterol you've got to have love in your heart.

Yeah because the blood won't be able to get to it 

[gatorback]

God I want breakfast all of a sudden. Would this place be open 24 hours a day? Is there such a place in Jaksonville open 24/7 besides the usual suspects?

[Springfield Girl]

Metro Diner would be awesome!

[Stenodave]

God I want breakfast all of a sudden. Would this place be open 24 hours a day? Is there such a place in Jaksonville open 24/7 besides the usual suspects?

Don't get me started on that.  I work 8pm-7am.  The choices around here are Waffle House (uh, no way) and Famous Amos (Famous for being nasty!).  I would rather eat my arm for breakfast if those are my choices over here.

Even after eating Navy chow for almost 13yrs, those two places would still tear me up.

[Springfield Girl]

I'm going to Uptown Market tommorrow for breakfast. I can't wait for my crepes and bacon!

[Stenodave]

I'm going to Uptown Market tommorrow for breakfast. I can't wait for my crepes and bacon!

So the Mayor of Springfield will be at Uptown Market for breakfast.  Shaking hands, kissing babies, Gotcha 

Grrrr.  I'm having Ramen Noodles so I can buy a house