tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post8579594543128650658..comments2024-03-28T11:42:57.812-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: Pollo Tropical Chickens Out In East Cobb Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-46065378457098329762018-06-05T15:20:12.739-04:002018-06-05T15:20:12.739-04:00At one time, Mc Donalds tried to branch out and bo...At one time, Mc Donalds tried to branch out and bought out Boston Market, Flying Bisquit, Mama Fu's and another couple brands. It didn't work out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-46723749590151343282017-09-12T10:29:31.155-04:002017-09-12T10:29:31.155-04:00Great ideas everyone. I like the family style Ital...Great ideas everyone. I like the family style Italian restaurant idea very much! Or Bring in a Dairy Queen...or bring Boston Market back. It's been years so BM may do better this time. I also think a Piccadilly would work. I like Piccadilly and I'm not of "mature" age. My last idea would be opening an upscale cigar lounge/bar (calm down healthy phanatics)... it may work. Whatever they decide hurry up and lease this space soon! Loyal Q & Brew just opened and it's doing great! And please tear down that poor bank. Anastasia Beaverhousinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440681596755152106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-20821574839965386192016-11-11T13:26:54.925-05:002016-11-11T13:26:54.925-05:00Worst service ever.. They never got the orders co...Worst service ever.. They never got the orders correct. Took forever to fill an order..inconsistent food quality.<br />I agree, East Cobb needs a Fried Chicken restaurant.. KFC or even better would be a Popeye's chicken. or a long john silvers. <br />BK didn't do well and we had a Krystal's that also closed within a year.<br />A good Italian restaurant would work also since they've closed the three that were excellent in the last few years. (Giovanni's, Valenti's & Tavola) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-81184090196731473002016-11-06T22:50:53.923-05:002016-11-06T22:50:53.923-05:00@Anon RE: Boston Market,
I can't say for sure...@Anon RE: Boston Market,<br /><br />I can't say for sure that the Boston Market became a FedEx but I do know with 100% certainty that the Mama Fu's was built as a Donatos Pizza. It later became Mama Fu's then Flying Biscuit then demo'd for the bank.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments and readership. <br /><br />Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-40594247743371114522016-11-06T21:49:56.315-05:002016-11-06T21:49:56.315-05:00No ... I believe the Boston Market turned into Mam...No ... I believe the Boston Market turned into Mama Fu's then it became The flying biscuit and now it's a lame bank. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-13466818944256457782016-11-03T18:27:19.496-04:002016-11-03T18:27:19.496-04:00Well, there was a BK, it was where Tijuana Joe'...Well, there was a BK, it was where Tijuana Joe's is now. Also, there was a KFC, where Moe's is now. As someone pointed out, there was a Long John Silvers in the vicinity of Pollo Tropical. And, not too long ago, there was a Boston Market where the FexEx location is (by Publix). So you see, fast food doesn't do very well along that corridor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-46322731862500983662016-10-31T11:08:32.470-04:002016-10-31T11:08:32.470-04:00No surprise they didn't make it. Mediocre food...No surprise they didn't make it. Mediocre food, indifferent service, meager portions all at a bad price. Hopefully, their successors will offer something unique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-40186359596728840252016-10-30T20:43:08.924-04:002016-10-30T20:43:08.924-04:00If a Bojangles went in there it would make approx ...If a Bojangles went in there it would make approx $1b. a day.jeff a. taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318074644131544308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-55698430161774571792016-10-28T08:18:18.480-04:002016-10-28T08:18:18.480-04:00We neeeeeed a White Castle? Obamadontcare says NO...We neeeeeed a White Castle? Obamadontcare says NO we don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-24574877873947546902016-10-27T21:14:07.417-04:002016-10-27T21:14:07.417-04:00We neeeeeed a White Castle. We neeeeeed a White Castle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-69455196053287050192016-10-27T21:13:38.124-04:002016-10-27T21:13:38.124-04:00I actually went through their drive through one ti...I actually went through their drive through one time in east Cobb, mind you, I enjoy their food, and ordered a "whole chicken" which is 8pc to them. They said, and I quote "sorry, we're out of chicken". OUT OF CHICKEN!?! This place closed due to mismanagement, clearly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-20692684347809867372016-10-27T19:48:17.272-04:002016-10-27T19:48:17.272-04:00 This particular thread is so much fun kind of lik... This particular thread is so much fun kind of like the twilight zone Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-24583413716578782782016-10-27T08:32:43.808-04:002016-10-27T08:32:43.808-04:008:57 PM you don't need to be eating Burger Kin...8:57 PM you don't need to be eating Burger King. Those creepy clown sightings are government designed to keep you away from McD's and BK because the aca don't won't to pay for your unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits. Portion and mind control. Pollo Tropical is not healthy fast food. Fast food is designed to fill you up artifically deposit fat as FAST as it can. Adios PT obviously atlanta and texas don't like your foodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-41528137728765936242016-10-26T20:57:08.350-04:002016-10-26T20:57:08.350-04:00We need a Burger King. Please! ... Other options -...We need a Burger King. Please! ... Other options - Martin's, BBQ with a drive thru,Korean fried chicken - Bonchon, mini burgers - Burgerim, Jack in the Box, Italian with drive thru - Fazoli's ... Something different please. I know BK is common but no BK's around here in East Cobb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-59255474339769041362016-10-26T20:29:44.598-04:002016-10-26T20:29:44.598-04:00AJ's manifesto is once again out of touch with...AJ's manifesto is once again out of touch with reality. They probably could have done well if they opened up in neighborhoods where their employees and customers actually reside. The other Atlanta locations will likely close soon as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25154174407055580612016-10-26T17:55:59.347-04:002016-10-26T17:55:59.347-04:00BTW Anonymous 3:03,
If you are buying your rotisse...BTW Anonymous 3:03,<br />If you are buying your rotisserie anywhere but Costco you are paying too much for a too small chicken!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-24706813592718084132016-10-26T15:03:45.231-04:002016-10-26T15:03:45.231-04:00I found the chicken to be mostly bone. It was che...I found the chicken to be mostly bone. It was cheaper for me to go to Kroger and buy a rotisserie chicken. So, I went a few times to try other offerings, but nothing really appealed to me at the prices offered.<br /><br />Replacement idea: CAPTAIN D'S<br /> KFC<br /><br />Many, many years ago (late 70s early 80s), in the same location as Pollo Tropical, was a Long John Silver. I would like to see a fast food fish establishment back at that location.<br /><br />Since Mrs. Winners closed, we need a fried chicken place as well.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-57216373456562312972016-10-26T14:09:42.145-04:002016-10-26T14:09:42.145-04:00This is what happens when you hire nothing but unf...This is what happens when you hire nothing but unfriendly, black employees in the middle of East Cobb. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-77995955115892157642016-10-26T14:08:51.260-04:002016-10-26T14:08:51.260-04:00The service at this location was consistently drea...The service at this location was consistently dreadful and they were often out of menu items.<br /><br />I walked out one time and the manager chased me out of the building with a coupon for 25% off my next meal. He could barely speak English through his thick African accent and was clearly exasperated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-51842879050876632362016-10-26T14:05:27.287-04:002016-10-26T14:05:27.287-04:00Doesn't surprise me. I never ate at the East ...Doesn't surprise me. I never ate at the East Cobb one. Wasn't convenient in and out of that location. I figure it didn't have enough lunch traffic there. The one in Akers Mill is usually pretty packed out for lunch and I've driven home over lunch and seen very few cars at the Parkaire location.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-65085637607014553792016-10-26T12:10:49.457-04:002016-10-26T12:10:49.457-04:00I'm surprised it lasted that long. I never saw...I'm surprised it lasted that long. I never saw anyone come or go.jeff a. taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318074644131544308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-18095950557522059132016-10-26T11:10:29.681-04:002016-10-26T11:10:29.681-04:00As a general rule i don't eat at any restauran...As a general rule i don't eat at any restaurants that put coupons in the paper. Never been thereImandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-17594437047028248412016-10-26T10:56:19.413-04:002016-10-26T10:56:19.413-04:00The ones in South Florida have drive through lines...The ones in South Florida have drive through lines 20 cars deep at all times. But here they never do well. It's mind-boggling.SBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-6204064617109479062016-10-26T10:45:14.787-04:002016-10-26T10:45:14.787-04:00I have only been to the Akers Mill location but my...I have only been to the Akers Mill location but my experience was good each of the few times I visited. Food quality and service were both fine.<br /><br />For what it's worth I have only eaten at Chiptole once. I felt like I received a month long supply of sodium in one sitting. I was so turned off I never returned. And Moes is just gross to me. Willy's is the better burrito spot in my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-5644657160243083042016-10-26T10:10:52.439-04:002016-10-26T10:10:52.439-04:00I respectfully disagree with Anon @ 7:19AM. I lik...I respectfully disagree with Anon @ 7:19AM. I like their Tropichop bowls. A small one (which is plenty of food) is $4.99 (or $5.99 with a soda). It's essentially like a burrito bowl at Chipotle/Moes, but with Pollo Tropical's food. You add salsa or another sauce from the sauce bar which adds flavor. The Akers Mill location is quite busy at both lunch and dinner from what I've seen. They bring the food to you and don't ask for tips on the receipt like Chipotle/Moe's does. I could get almost 2 meals here for the price of 1 there. And I'm not comparing Chipotle's perceived quality food (food which has a greater reputation of getting people sick than Pollo Tropical's food) to Pollo Tropical's food. I'm just talking about the food in general. As for "employees and clientele that of a 3rd World country), I don't respectfully disagree - I just flat out disagree. I'm not sure why hiring employees or dining in the same restaurant as someone from Southeast Asia, Central America, or Africa matters. If you only want to eat with people who are like you, you probably shouldn't go out to restaurants. I mean, I'm pretty sure I've seen foreign people working at every fast food restaurant (including Chick-Fil-A) and every fine dining restaurant.AJnoreply@blogger.com