Buffalo Wild Wings really is coming to Detroit

**Detroitkid** · February-10-12, 01:33 PM

So it looks like they were serious when they said they were coming to Detroit.

The restaurant will be in the Odd Fellows Building, at 1211 Randolph St. on the corner of Randolph and Monroe streets — on the border between Campus Martius and Greektown.

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article...tius-greektown

**milesdriven** · February-10-12, 01:40 PM

While I tend to avoid chains, they do have good wings and a lot of big-screen TVs to watch games. However, I'm sure they won't allow smoking, so they won't be seeing any of my business.

**313WX** · February-10-12, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by milesdriven

However, I'm sure they won't allow smoking, so they won't be seeing any of my business.

No restaurant in Michigan allows smoking, legally.

So I'm guessing most restaurants in the state won't be seeing your business then. Oh well.

**Baselinepunk** · February-10-12, 01:50 PM

I also don't care for chain restaurants for the most part; however, I do love going to BW3 here in lovely Ferndale once I sell enough plasma and cash in my returnables.

**JROLLA** · February-10-12, 01:54 PM

Great news. The city could use a few more chain's. Maybe I can finally watch UFC Downtown!

**Zacha341** · September-27-12, 05:20 AM

Funny! ---

--- I find the wings enemic and bland, but I am glad to see them make a move into the city!

Originally Posted by Baselinepunk

I also don't care for chain restaurants for the most part; however, I do love going to BW3 here in lovely Ferndale once I sell enough plasma and cash in my returnables.

**leapfrog** · September-27-12, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

Funny! ---

--- I find the wings enemic and bland, but I am glad to see them make a move into the city!

Agree completely, on both counts.
I find their wings to be just that, enemic and bland
but I am glad to see them moving into the city, even if it is a chain

**Brian1979** · February-10-12, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by milesdriven

While I tend to avoid chains, they do have good wings and a lot of big-screen TVs to watch games. However, I'm sure they won't allow smoking, so they won't be seeing any of my business.

So what restaurant will be seeing your business considering there is a no smoking law in the state of Michigan?

**Flintoid** · February-10-12, 05:18 PM

This is great news! BW3s bring in the young crowd by the droves and chains investing in downtown shows a level of confidence from not only local business owners but also corporations. It's healthy to have a mix of local eateries and national chains. Even if you don't like BW3s, this is one less abandoned building leading to more people out and about and ultimately a safer downtown.

**corktownyuppie** · February-10-12, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Flintoid

This is great news! BW3s bring in the young crowd by the droves and chains investing in downtown shows a level of confidence from not only local business owners but also corporations. It's healthy to have a mix of local eateries and national chains. Even if you don't like BW3s, this is one less abandoned building leading to more people out and about and ultimately a safer downtown.

I agree 100%. And whether or not you "hate" chains...the reality is that chains bring investor confidence. This will help make it easier for BOTH the independents and the chains to bring even more residential and commercial development to the city.

Cheers to BDub!

Occurrence · February-10-12, 05:45 PM

I can already hear the jocks bragging "yo man , lets go to B-dubs in the D!"

**stasu1213** · February-10-12, 08:53 PM

I would love to hear news that a national retail store such as Target or JCPenney will soon open on Woodward

**mallory** · April-30-12, 07:28 AM

Overpriced and not worth the hype. I'd rather spend my money at a locally owned establishment.

**DetBill** · October-25-12, 04:18 PM

Im not trying to be a naysayer by any means, but is the addition of a bww all that wonderful? I see them in small malls all over the country and in small cities and didnt think they were any big deal. kinda like five guys and a burger coming..... I dont know much about them but not sure what all the celebration is about,, just curious. or is it just the fact that a chain is opening downtown,, I guess any development is good .

**buckster1986** · March-09-13, 08:00 PM

They are working on the Bagger Dave's next door now...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=3344d5a50b

**wolverine** · February-10-12, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by milesdriven

While I tend to avoid chains, they do have good wings and a lot of big-screen TVs to watch games. However, I'm sure they won't allow smoking, so they won't be seeing any of my business.

Wow man, you may wanna kick that habit then if it's preventing you from leaving your home and going places. I have friends that smoke and are capable of enjoying food without lighting up

**sycloneman** · February-10-12, 01:46 PM

However, I'm sure they won't allow smoking, so they won't be seeing any of my business.

Do you know something I don't?? While I've come across a few places that do have inside rooms where they allow you to smoke, I don't know of many...

**milesdriven** · February-10-12, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by sycloneman

Do you know something I don't?? While I've come across a few places that do have inside rooms where they allow you to smoke, I don't know of many...

I am fine with the ban in restaurants, but I oppose it in bars. I know of many bars in Detroit, Flint, Hamtramck, and Toledo which allow smoking, and I will gladly support them for having the courage to cater to the desires of their customer base. However, I will not be posting their names on a public forum.

**kenp** · February-10-12, 01:49 PM

Thats a good sign when a chain comes to Detroit. I for one dont like the food though they do cater to sports fans with all the TV's. Youngster's seem to love the place.
This is a positive development

**Scottathew** · February-10-12, 01:56 PM

I'm excited. My coworkers are already planning on going.

I do hear the concerns about chains, it's cool having non-chain food. Detroit has a lot of non-chain stuff. Chicago has tons too.

**WPitonya** · February-10-12, 02:06 PM

I am actually all for this; one less vacant building is excellent, and it is a location with tons of exposure. It would be nice if they had a patio right on that corner. They could take away a few of those parking spaces in that lot on the corner.