Wahlburgers Greektown Closed?

**401don** · January-25-23, 06:11 PM

It says temporarily closed on google maps but their website no longer has them listed. Are any others left in metro Detroit?

**Danny** · January-25-23, 10:13 PM

Wahlburger's is already doomed. I will miss those fancy burgers.

**Gistok** · January-25-23, 11:17 PM

On the company website they list only 1 Michigan location... Grand Rapids. So yes... the Detroit location appears to be history...

https://wahlburgers.com/location-details/usa-mi

**Henry Whalley** · January-26-23, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

Are any others left in metro Detroit?

I hate corporate restaurants second only to Hamtramck Nazis.
Besides isn't Mark Wahlberg a bully racist SOB? And OMG when are we going to admit that Greektown no longer exists?

Mark Wahlberg - Wikipedia

**mkd** · January-26-23, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Henry Whalley

I hate corporate restaurants second only to Hamtramck Nazis.
Besides isn't Mark Wahlberg a bully racist SOB? And OMG when are we going to admit that Greektown no longer exists?

Mark Wahlberg - Wikipedia

We need a Wikipedia-style website for the tracking of racist acts so you can be fully up-to-date on who is racist and be the best virtue signaler ever.

Anyway, they opened a Wahlburgers in Royal Oak so I thought they were doing well, but that's apparently closed as well.

**Henry Whalley** · January-26-23, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by mkd

We need a Wikipedia-style website...

What you mean "we" white man?

What you mean "Wikipedia-style" website? Fake facts encyclopedia?

**Rocket** · January-26-23, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by mkd

Anyway, they opened a Wahlburgers in Royal Oak so I thought they were doing well, but that's apparently closed as well.

I ate there [[13 and Woodward location) 2-3 times.

Burgers were great tasting, though the patty was a bit small. So the next time I ordered a double. That was just right, though a bit pricey.

Tried a shake once, and that was a bit odd. Made from a mix that had a slightly chemical taste.

Factoring in the cost once you add a second patty, and the time it takes to get the food, it's a bit more time and money than I can afford for lunch. So I haven't been back.

That said, I'm itching for one of those burgers with the sauteed jalapeno peppers in it right about now. Dang this thread.

**softailrider** · January-26-23, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket

I ate there [[13 and Woodward location) 2-3 times.

Burgers were great tasting, though the patty was a bit small. So the next time I ordered a double. That was just right, though a bit pricey.

Tried a shake once, and that was a bit odd. Made from a mix that had a slightly chemical taste.

Factoring in the cost once you add a second patty, and the time it takes to get the food, it's a bit more time and money than I can afford for lunch. So I haven't been back.

That said, I'm itching for one of those burgers with the sauteed jalapeno peppers in it right about now. Dang this thread.

I ate at the Royal Oak location twice. I thought it was pretty good. At the end I think the novelty wore off and business wasn’t good. Every time I drove by the place seemed nearly empty.

**Zacha341** · January-26-23, 05:21 PM

I noticed that too. I think the high-cost was a factor! Even for Royal Oak.

Originally Posted by softailrider

...At the end I think the novelty wore off and business wasn’t good. Every time I drove by the place seemed nearly empty.

**stasu1213** · January-26-23, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Henry Whalley

I hate corporate restaurants second only to Hamtramck Nazis.
Besides isn't Mark Wahlberg a bully racist SOB? And OMG when are we going to admit that Greektown no longer exists?

Mark Wahlberg - Wikipedia

Sounds like an excuse for all non black restaurants to be closed in Detroit

**Henry Whalley** · January-26-23, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by stasu1213

Sounds like an excuse for all non black restaurants to be closed in Detroit

Why? There are lots of privately-owned restaurants in Detroit. Are you serious?

**K-slice** · January-26-23, 02:32 PM

Bring back the Laikon Cafe!

**Henry Whalley** · January-26-23, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by K-slice

Bring back the Laikon Cafe!

A personal favorite.

**Kathleen** · January-26-23, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by K-slice

Bring back the Laikon Cafe!

Couldn't agree more!! It was our go-to restaurant in Greektown!

**Henry Whalley** · January-26-23, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Kathleen

Couldn't agree more!! It was our go-to restaurant in Greektown!

IIRC when seated in Laikon's front window booth, one witnessed a parade of bookies, bagmen, enforcers, etc., visiting an establishment directly across Monroe Street. So considerate of the city to allow free fifteen-minute parking in the drop zone.

P.S. My other favorites were the New Hellas and International.

**carlscomputers** · January-26-23, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by K-slice

Bring back the Laikon Cafe!

Takes me back to the days when I used to work at Pegasus Wax Sculptures, and I could spend $8 to $10, get full and have enough for the next day!

Why does a chain like Chick-fil-A have a line wrapped around the building no matter when you go, and another chain like Whalburger crashes and burns after a few years?

**401don** · January-26-23, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by carlscomputers

Why does a chain like Chic-Filet have a line wrapped around the building no matter when you go, and anothe chain like Whalburger crashes and burns after a few years?

Let's face it, a decent burger is a decent burger and there are 10 burger joints for every chicken fast food outlet although I do think chic-filet is has a unique, decent quality offering at its price point. I wonder if Shake Shack and Wahlburgers had swapped locations which one would have closed.

**dtowncitylover** · January-26-23, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by carlscomputers

Why does a chain like Chic-Filet have a line wrapped around the building no matter when you go, and anothe chain like Whalburger crashes and burns after a few years?

Because Chick-fil-A has a certain cultural cache going back 75 years. Wahlburger is another celebrity restaurant gimmick.

**Zacha341** · January-27-23, 07:46 AM

How about that! I usually avoid 'celebrity' branded food service. Sometimes over-hyped, over-priced, and under-whelming as time goes on from what may have been a good start!

Originally Posted by dtowncitylover

Because Chick-fil-A has a certain cultural cache going back 75 years. Wahlburger is another celebrity restaurant gimmick.

**Cincinnati_Kid** · January-27-23, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by dtowncitylover

Because Chick-fil-A has a certain cultural cache going back 75 years. Wahlburger is another celebrity restaurant gimmick.

Chick-Fil-A is in a class by itself. Primarily located just in the South and Texas, they have expanded to the Midwest. Everyone I've been to, the lines are like parking lots stretching for a 1/2 mile. They're sandwiches are good, but I wonder what they're using to make them so addictive?

**sirrealone** · January-27-23, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid

Chick-Fil-A is in a class by itself. Primarily located just in the South and Texas, they have expanded to the Midwest. Everyone I've been to, the lines are like parking lots stretching for a 1/2 mile. They're sandwiches are good, but I wonder what they're using to make them so addictive?

Their success, in my opinion, comes from consistency. All too often, the items received from a fast food restaurant are a sad comparison to what is shown in commercials or on the menu board. With Chik-Fil-A, when you unwrap your sandwich, you can expect it to be made well.

Their business model drives this. Other chains strive to sell franchise locations in bulk, which leads to ownership that is fully absent and uninvolved in the day to day operations. Chik-Fil-A sells franchise locations individually, and they go through a vetting process that ensures that the owner will be fully immersed in the day to day operations. High standards aren't just words on a piece of paper. At Chik-Fil-A, your order might very well have been prepared or handed to you by the owner of that location.

That's why people gladly wait in half-mile lines without so much as a second thought.

**Richard** · January-27-23, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid

Chick-Fil-A is in a class by itself. Primarily located just in the South and Texas, they have expanded to the Midwest. Everyone I've been to, the lines are like parking lots stretching for a 1/2 mile. They're sandwiches are good, but I wonder what they're using to make them so addictive?

I think a lot of it is the way they treat customers,they do not seem to constantly screw up orders at the drive through,they talk nice to people and when you eat inside it’s fast food but they treat you like it’s a mom n pop place,bring your tray to you and it’s always clean.

A couple have actually been shut down after being declared a public nuisance because the drive through lines are so long.

But the lines move fast and it is no exaggeration about the 1/2 mile or more.

Being of religious nature I am not sure they if they are getting their employees straight out of church but I have never saw nothing but respect for everybody that they deal with no matter how busy they are.

**Sehv313** · January-29-23, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid

Chick-Fil-A is in a class by itself. Primarily located just in the South and Texas, they have expanded to the Midwest. Everyone I've been to, the lines are like parking lots stretching for a 1/2 mile. They're sandwiches are good, but I wonder what they're using to make them so addictive?

Because they moving poultry like YBI moved crack in the 80’s. Word to my uncle.

**Sehv313** · January-29-23, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by carlscomputers

Why does a chain like Chic-Filet have a line wrapped around the building no matter when you go, and anothe chain like Whalburger crashes and burns after a few years?

Order a #2 spicy with medium waffle fries and a lemonade and you’ll see why. Customer service is great [[same with Culver’s) and Chic-fil-A is so tasty it’s criminal.

**Sehv313** · January-29-23, 11:31 AM

Savy Sliders expansion is eerily similar to Starvin Marvin’s strip clubs in the late 2000’s. The food was ok but too expensive and it seems like a quick money grab/scheme. No facts, just my opinion.