confusticated wrote: » Agree ramen have it pretty much sewn up, but chilli padi were replaced by Sago, in the city and Fermoy, and I've found their food really good. Go regularly for lunch and their portions are bigger than Ramen, lots of meat and fresh vegetables.
D'Agger wrote: » I think you'll always plateau after an initial spike in business, but Douglas does a very good trade, as does Anglesa St. so it's likely the traffic is simply better spread now. Either way, Chilli Padi in the city didn't last on account of Ramens market share and that was what, within a year of opening - either way it's impressive
Water John wrote: » It's a bloody joke, for goodness sake.
Water John wrote: » Ah Beer, the disclaimer at the end, spoiled it.
nerwen wrote: » Well colour me ! Was it good back when?
bizz213 wrote: » That is incorrect. The donuts are from a bakery in Youghal, they showed it on one of there Vlogs.
WhiteRoses wrote: » As far as I'm aware they buy the doughnuts wholesale from supervalu and then add the fillings/toppings themselves.
D'Agger wrote: » My thoughts on this are that multiple people see a gap in the market and it's a case that some just happen to get there quicker - I'm sure a business can be put together quickly, but really it should take time, effort, planning. A business plan and application to a bank alone can take some time. So it's possible that's what causes a surge. If you compare it to Ramen - many people were taken by it, but not many people had foreseen a real need for Asian street food in Cork - before others could react and even get a business plan together, Ramen simply extended and cornered off the market within a year or so. I think if Huckleberrys had been given more time without competition emerging, they could have moved into the city centre and perhaps another location i.e. Douglas/Ballincollig in similar fashion.
D'Agger wrote: » I think you'll always plateau after an initial spike in business, but Douglas does a very good trade, as does Anglesa St. so it's likely the traffic is simply better spread now. Either way, Chilli Padi in the city didn't last on account of Ramens market share and that was what, within a year of opening - either way it's impressive I've no idea what Huckleberrys are doing re: production - would have thought they'd be made in house simply for costing purposes though.
Nonoperational wrote: » Been there recently. Can't remember the prices but nothing out of the ordinary. Food wasn't bad. Thanks for this feedback on Bramley Lodge. Intend trying it.
TrustedApple wrote: » And now there is way to many Asian St food places and ramen is no where as busy as it used to be a few years back. They could if they won't to Huckleberrys but they need to make there donuts themselves not just put the things on top. Or fillings. To me getting a 3rd party to bake your only product is a bad business idea with food you should be make it there and then for people as you would never run out of stock and have to close early because of it. Donuts are easy to cook fresh so no idea why there not doing it.
what the hell! wrote: » Why does this always happen in the city? Burgers, burritos and doughnuts. One opens and then more follow in quick succession. I don't see the point?
the beer revolu wrote: » That's the old Oyster Tavern. Been closed for years. It's not Oysters restaurant that was in the Clarion
nerwen wrote: » Looks like Oyster is set to reopen this summer, which some people might be happy about. 🙂http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/cafe-up-for-sale-in-corks-english-market-448191.html
bizz213 wrote: » The Shack opened on Oliver Plunkett st. Owned by O'Keefes bakery i believe. Frozen Donuts thawed i believe also. Take that for what it is Ice Cream is HB in there and Coffee was Mahers. Looked busy but was Day 1. Some amount of Donut shops opening in City Centre now
BullBlackNova wrote: » I prefer White Rabbit on MacCurtain Street, my OH prefers Holy Smoke. There's not much to separate them really. The doughnut burger looks absolutely vile, though...
Meursault wrote: » Any thoughts on Holy Smoke? Did anyone try the Doughnut burger? Thinking of trying it this weekend. Heard mixed reviews about the place.
Rhinohippo wrote: » Just checking on Bramley Lodge? Is it expensive for lunch? Have seen the menu but it has no prices. Any recommendations? Thanks .
leahyl wrote: » Went to zambrero in dennehys cross for lunch on Friday and it was really tasty - got a chikito which is a smaller burrito (but absolutely plenty for lunch imo) and it was filled with chicken, guacamole, rice, sour cream, lettuce, tomato salsa, cheese and a garlic sauce - mmmm very good and I love the way the place is decorated. They have a separate counter then for teas, coffees, smoothies, pastries and their chocolate fountain so handy if you just wanted a takeaway coffee too and wouldn't have to queue in the line for the burritos. Very handy for me cos it's quite close to my work so another option for the rare occasion I go out for lunch :-)
