Aksarben Center (72 and Pine)

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:30 pm

Noticed that too...driving northbound on 72nd just north of Pine. I remember seeing a sign & logo w/ pizza with something like Five Slices or Five Spices? I'll have to drive-by again. A quick search online found nothing with similar names in that location.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:36 pm

Pie Five Pizza

hatwate · Post by **hatwate** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:37 pm

Pie Five. http://www.piefivepizza.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:05 pm

Oh! We have something like that concept here in Chicago. It's like a Chipotle or Subway for pizza. And now I'm also hungry... hmm...

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:42 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:Drove by last night and noticed that a restaurant is opening in one of the retail bays. Can't remember what it was but their signage is up. Anyone know what it is?

Was this on the middle bay? The Pizza place?

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:59 pm

Yeah, on the middle bay. It was Pie Five Pizza. According to their website, they are opening in March.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:04 pm

I thought I remembered hearing something about this. Here is the World Herald story from July 2013.

Build-your-own pizza is latest venture for restaurant veteran Simmonds and son

The Simmondses plan locations in Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs for the new-to-Nebraska Pie Five Pizza Co., a fast-casual pizza chain.
So he and Shawn settled on Pie Five Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain where customers can choose from different options for crust, sauce, toppings and cheese for their pizza, which is prepared by an employee in about five minutes. The first two Omaha stores are expected to open in the next six months, probably within weeks of each other, Simmonds said.

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:01 pm

Looks promising. I'll give it a try. That will be great for lunch if you can grab a slice in 5 minutes.

It is a fast-growing chain...already 18 of them in Texas and several more elsewhere. 6 in Nebraska eventually.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:21 pm

When you do get a chance to try it, let us know the price point. When Pacific Life relocates to Aksarben, I may want to give it a try.

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:49 am

Pie Five Pizza wrote:Tomorrow we open. See you at 11:00.

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:52 am

Coyote wrote:
Pie Five Pizza wrote:Tomorrow we open. See you at 11:00.

I might give it a try soon...Fresh slice of pizza made to order in five minutes or less...for around $7.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:08 pm

Must have had a soft opening or friends and family night last night because the place was packed!

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:59 pm

Brad wrote:Must have had a soft opening or friends and family night last night because the place was packed!

They had for the past two nights, they were asking for help on their facebook page... I missed that though.

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:57 pm

GetUrban wrote:
Coyote wrote:
Pie Five Pizza wrote:Tomorrow we open. See you at 11:00.
I might give it a try soon...Fresh slice of pizza made to order in five minutes or less...for around $7.

Wowie thats expensive for a slice!

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:00 pm

guitarguy wrote:
Wowie thats expensive for a slice! :shock:

Agreed. Pass. Pizza is one of the cheapest things to make. Unless these slices are the size of a mini-pizza, that's ridiculous.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:11 pm

According to the brief mention in the paper, it is a personal-size pizza, not just a slice.

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:38 am

Lots of construction all around...

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:30 am

NEDodger wrote:
guitarguy wrote:
Wowie thats expensive for a slice! :shock:

Agreed. Pass. Pizza is one of the cheapest things to make. Unless these slices are the size of a mini-pizza, that's ridiculous.

Seems to be right in range with the going rate for lunch now...A Jimmy Johns sandwhich, chips & a drink is over $8 now.. over $7 at Subway...and a Qdoba burrito is in that range too ..$10 with a drink. It's around $6.50 for a #1 at Arby's. Over $6 for a #8 at Taco Bell even. The days of sub-$5 lunches are over...unless you brown bag it.

At least 5 Pie's product appears to be something new to the area. I'll give it a try.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:44 pm

GetUrban wrote:
Seems to be right in range with the going rate for lunch now...A Jimmy Johns sandwhich, chips & a drink is over $8 now.. over $7 at Subway...and a Qdoba burrito is in that range too ..$10 with a drink. It's around $6.50 for a #1 at Arby's. Over $6 for a #8 at Taco Bell even. The days of sub-$5 lunches are over...unless you brown bag it.

At least 5 Pie's product appears to be something new to the area. I'll give it a try.

Apples to oranges comparisons (no pun intended). If it's for a personal pizza, I've got no issue with 7 dollars. But 7 dollars for a slice of pizza would be outrageous, and that's without a drink.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:17 pm

Assuming this concept is like what's in chicago, it's a good sized personal pizza.

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:41 pm

Yeah, I'm not sure where I got $7 / slice. From the menu it looks like you'll get a whole small pizza. Point is, $7 isn't that bad for a lunch-size serving, especially if it tastes good.

If you're looking for all-you-can-eat, you're better off going to a buffet.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue May 05, 2015 10:49 am

OWH made a story about how close this Starbucks is to the one on Dodge. It was sorely needed IMO. The line in both drive thrus were 5 deep the other day.

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Thu May 07, 2015 9:54 pm

I agree they needed another Starbucks. The one near Chipotle is the closest to me but a bear to use the drive thru or just park (ha ha ha) and go in. Now if someone could figure out a way to get into Aksarben Center without requiring U turns to find an entrance. Most ridiculous layout and the reason I NEVER go to Bed Bath and Beyond there.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu May 07, 2015 9:58 pm

lisanstan wrote:I agree they needed another Starbucks. The one near Chipotle is the closest to me but a bear to use the drive thru or just park (ha ha ha) and go in. Now if someone could figure out a way to get into Aksarben Center without requiring U turns to find an entrance. Most ridiculous layout and the reason I NEVER go to Bed Bath and Beyond there.

The parking lots on the SE corner of 72nd and Dodge are awful. On the weekend it's faster to park at Crossroads and walk.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:24 pm

The best Starbucks is in Target (72nd & Dodge) they can't accept tips. Lol

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Thu May 14, 2015 1:07 pm

lisanstan wrote:I agree they needed another Starbucks. The one near Chipotle is the closest to me but a bear to use the drive thru or just park (ha ha ha) and go in. Now if someone could figure out a way to get into Aksarben Center without requiring U turns to find an entrance. Most ridiculous layout and the reason I NEVER go to Bed Bath and Beyond there.

I agree. That strip mall requires about lefts to make a right no matter what direction you come from or leave.

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:09 pm

Aksarben Village Senior Living Community received their CoO today.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:25 am

It is amazing how that whole area really took off within the last year or so. For years, the land sat vacant and now it is completely full.

jelizh · Post by **jelizh** » Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:28 am

Looks like a Korean restaurant is going in the far South bay, does anyone know more about this?

Post by **Brad** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:28 pm

Couple photos of the senior living buildings:
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skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:15 pm

I drive by these all the time and really like the wood look mixed in with the brick.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:23 pm

Fuel Fit Kitchen opened last week. Another health good concept with freshly pre-made portions.

Energy Breakfast Bar

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Beef and Vegetable Dinner

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nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 4:47 pm

Glad to see the Suji space filled. That is where it is going, no?
BTW in driving along 72nd Street I noticed the Pipeline Tavern building is now for sale.

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:21 pm

nativeomahan wrote: ↑Thu Mar 12, 2020 4:47 pm Glad to see the Suji space filled. That is where it is going, no?

Correct.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue May 31, 2022 12:06 pm

The retirement facility here is going to add 80 units of independent living to the south of the existing structure.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Sep 16, 2023 10:23 pm

Spirit Halloween is going in to the Old Bed Bath and Beyond building.

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