Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:34 am

I thought I had read a couple years back, that the FB Giordano’s Omaha page was a phony and that Giordano’s had nothing to do with it…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:38 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:34 am I thought I had read a couple years back, that the FB Giordano’s Omaha page was a phony and that Giordano’s had nothing to do with it…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I don't remember reading that, but you're probably right about it being phony...the "job application" is probably just another clever trick of some identity thief.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:42 am

jag42 wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:38 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:34 am I thought I had read a couple years back, that the FB Giordano’s Omaha page was a phony and that Giordano’s had nothing to do with it…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I don't remember reading that, but you're right about it being phony...the "job application" is probably just another clever trick of some identity thief.

Exactly..

I’ll go through the posts here. I believe one of our members discovered, maybe 2 or 3 years ago, that this Giordano’s Omaha FB page was not valid and posted the intel in this thread…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:49 am

To follow up on my last post- Check page 4 of this thread- my fellow Moderator and friend Brad posted on 2/5/2019- it was discovered that Giordano’s Omaha FB page was a fake. Any info you pull from that page is phony and not coming from Giordano’s

Here is the 2/6/2019 W-H story quote/link indicating the Giordano’s Omaha FB page has no affiliation with Giordano’s-

“If you saw a post online today from a “Giordano’s Pizza Omaha” Facebook page, or maybe shared it on your own timeline, take note: The page isn’t actually affiliated with the deep dish pizza chain’s Chicago headquarters.

“It does not have any affiliation to our brand,” Giordano’s spokesperson Jessica Harris said in an e-mail.

The brand isn’t running the page and didn’t approve its creation, Harris said.”..

https://omaha.com/omahadines/so-when-is ... 89f6b.html

Ciao..LiO…Peace

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:42 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:49 am To follow up on my last post- Check page 4 of this thread- my fellow Moderator and friend Brad posted on 2/5/2019- it was discovered that Giordano’s Omaha FB page was a fake. Any info you pull from that page is phony and not coming from Giordano’s

Here is the 2/6/2019 W-H story quote/link indicating the Giordano’s Omaha FB page has no affiliation with Giordano’s-

“If you saw a post online today from a “Giordano’s Pizza Omaha” Facebook page, or maybe shared it on your own timeline, take note: The page isn’t actually affiliated with the deep dish pizza chain’s Chicago headquarters.

“It does not have any affiliation to our brand,” Giordano’s spokesperson Jessica Harris said in an e-mail.

The brand isn’t running the page and didn’t approve its creation, Harris said.”..

https://omaha.com/omahadines/so-when-is ... 89f6b.html

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Lol, thanks for refreshing our memories, how quickly we forget!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:05 pm

jag42 wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:42 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:49 am To follow up on my last post- Check page 4 of this thread- my fellow Moderator and friend Brad posted on 2/5/2019- it was discovered that Giordano’s Omaha FB page was a fake. Any info you pull from that page is phony and not coming from Giordano’s

Here is the 2/6/2019 W-H story quote/link indicating the Giordano’s Omaha FB page has no affiliation with Giordano’s-

“If you saw a post online today from a “Giordano’s Pizza Omaha” Facebook page, or maybe shared it on your own timeline, take note: The page isn’t actually affiliated with the deep dish pizza chain’s Chicago headquarters.

“It does not have any affiliation to our brand,” Giordano’s spokesperson Jessica Harris said in an e-mail.

The brand isn’t running the page and didn’t approve its creation, Harris said.”..

https://omaha.com/omahadines/so-when-is ... 89f6b.html

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Lol, thanks for refreshing our memories, how quickly we forget!

You’re welcome.. As it relates to anything Giordano’s related for Omaha, you always need a fact check and a filter, lol

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:24 pm

jag42 wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:49 am $22-$28 per hour? That's roughly $44,000 to $56,000 per year to be the GM of a Giordano's? No way.

Just for fun, I clicked the apply button on the post, and they are claiming they will be at 1012 Douglas Street.

Which is currently a parking lot next the Pinnacle Bank/"Omaha" mural building

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:08 pm

I can't find the facebook chat I had with them over the years. Most times when I asked about Omaha they said they were working on the best location. Whatever.

I do like their pizza once every few decades. It doesn't suck. It's very filling and the older I get the less I am a fan of very filling.

And, the older I get the more cranky I get at those who are not honest with me. All they had to do was say "Thanks for all the votes Omahans but we really have no desire to open a store in your town." That would have done it. Just be honest.

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:17 pm

It was a publicity stunt with an outcome they did not expect, that's for sure. And here we are, what, 3 years later still talking about it haha!

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:31 pm

jag42 wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:17 pm It was a publicity stunt with an outcome they did not expect, that's for sure. And here we are, what, 3 years later still talking about it haha!

There are those who say any publicity is good publicity. I think this is one of those cases when that's not true.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:20 am

nebugeater wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:56 am
Cermak wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:40 pm I Was just in West Des Moines today, they have a Giordanos right near Jordan Creek town center. It looks to be a stand alone structure and appears to be brand new. But doesn’t look particularly big. I’ve never had Giordano’s not sure how good it is. I’ll have to try it sometime. I also checked Kansas City and St Louis neither have a Giordanos, the Twin Cities has two and Indy three.
According to a facebook post a few weeks ago it just opened in DM. There were a lot of Omaha comments on that thread.

Tried to eat there this last Sunday while driving through the area. We didn't really seek it out so much as take the West Des Moines exit, decide we wanted pizza, searched Yelp, and there it was. So, we pulled in at about 2:30 PM and walked inside. The place was (no exaggeration) 75% empty and we were told it would be a 40 minute wait to be seated because they only had two waitstaff. VERY few restaurants are worth me waiting more than maybe 10-15 minutes on a table and almost none are worth a 40 minute wait. We went elsewhere.

ita · Post by **ita** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:55 am

ChadJK wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:20 am
nebugeater wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:56 am
Cermak wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:40 pm I Was just in West Des Moines today, they have a Giordanos right near Jordan Creek town center. It looks to be a stand alone structure and appears to be brand new. But doesn’t look particularly big. I’ve never had Giordano’s not sure how good it is. I’ll have to try it sometime. I also checked Kansas City and St Louis neither have a Giordanos, the Twin Cities has two and Indy three.
According to a facebook post a few weeks ago it just opened in DM. There were a lot of Omaha comments on that thread.
Tried to eat there this last Sunday while driving through the area. We didn't really seek it out so much as take the West Des Moines exit, decide we wanted pizza, searched Yelp, and there it was. So, we pulled in at about 2:30 PM and walked inside. The place was (no exaggeration) 75% empty and we were told it would be a 40 minute wait to be seated because they only had two waitstaff. VERY few restaurants are worth me waiting more than maybe 10-15 minutes on a table and almost none are worth a 40 minute wait. We went elsewhere.

I was there the Saturday after July 4th. It was late dinner time, 7-ish and it was packed. I got a frozen pizza for my neighbor, otherwise I cannot comment on the food or service. It was a nice new building though.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:25 pm

ChadJK wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:20 am
nebugeater wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:56 am
Cermak wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:40 pm I Was just in West Des Moines today, they have a Giordanos right near Jordan Creek town center. It looks to be a stand alone structure and appears to be brand new. But doesn’t look particularly big. I’ve never had Giordano’s not sure how good it is. I’ll have to try it sometime. I also checked Kansas City and St Louis neither have a Giordanos, the Twin Cities has two and Indy three.
According to a facebook post a few weeks ago it just opened in DM. There were a lot of Omaha comments on that thread.
Tried to eat there this last Sunday while driving through the area. We didn't really seek it out so much as take the West Des Moines exit, decide we wanted pizza, searched Yelp, and there it was. So, we pulled in at about 2:30 PM and walked inside. The place was (no exaggeration) 75% empty and we were told it would be a 40 minute wait to be seated because they only had two waitstaff. VERY few restaurants are worth me waiting more than maybe 10-15 minutes on a table and almost none are worth a 40 minute wait. We went elsewhere.

Unfortunately with the staffing issues in the restaurant industry, the open table but still having to wait is happening more and more.

Greg

43county · Post by **43county** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 5:37 pm

You might be able to put this back in the Dining forum.

Credible reports that Giordano’s will be building on a site down by the zoo. I even saw the address. 2921 S 13th Court. by the Jimmy John’s.

And I’m not talking about that Omaha Giordano’s Facebook page. I don’t care about that.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 6:22 pm

43county wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 5:37 pm You might be able to put this back in the Dining forum.

Credible reports that Giordano’s will be building on a site down by the zoo. I even saw the address. 2921 S 13th Court. by the Jimmy John’s.

And I’m not talking about that Omaha Giordano’s Facebook page. I don’t care about that.

To me, that REALLY seems like a strange location for a place like this.

43county · Post by **43county** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:19 pm

nebugeater wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 6:22 pm
43county wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 5:37 pm You might be able to put this back in the Dining forum.

Credible reports that Giordano’s will be building on a site down by the zoo. I even saw the address. 2921 S 13th Court. by the Jimmy John’s.

And I’m not talking about that Omaha Giordano’s Facebook page. I don’t care about that.
To me, that REALLY seems like a strange location for a place like this.

To be clear, I agree. The only thing I can think is they're hoping for tourists from downtown/zoo and I80 exposure? I don't know. I'm certainly not guaranteeing it-but it would be weird if it wasn't happening based on where I saw it and what I do for work. We'll see.

Des Moines location is slightly less weird out by the mall but also not amazing?

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:17 am

43county wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:19 pm
nebugeater wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 6:22 pm
43county wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 5:37 pm You might be able to put this back in the Dining forum.

Credible reports that Giordano’s will be building on a site down by the zoo. I even saw the address. 2921 S 13th Court. by the Jimmy John’s.

And I’m not talking about that Omaha Giordano’s Facebook page. I don’t care about that.
To me, that REALLY seems like a strange location for a place like this.
To be clear, I agree. The only thing I can think is they're hoping for tourists from downtown/zoo and I80 exposure? I don't know. I'm certainly not guaranteeing it-but it would be weird if it wasn't happening based on where I saw it and what I do for work. We'll see.

Des Moines location is slightly less weird out by the mall but also not amazing?

I would pick the DM location eight days a week over this location. There is NOTHING else to draw you to stop here other than interstate gas and a mid-range hotel.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:19 am

Also, not doubting your intel, but until there is more I would think this says as a rumor

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:28 pm

nebugeater wrote: Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:19 am Also, not doubting your intel, but until there is more I would think this says as a rumor

Agreed..

And at this point, anticlimactic..

I honestly hope they never open an Omaha location. Don’t need ‘em…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:13 pm

I was at the one in West Des Moines today, it was very good. I think it would do well in Omaha. Hopefully at some point they will expand into the Omaha Market. I noticed KC doesn't have one either. Not sure how Des Moines got one so fast.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:24 pm

Like I wrote nearly a year ago, I honestly couldn’t care less if they landed a spot in Omaha. We don’t need ‘em anyway. The Omaha area has a tradition of fantastic local pizza places..

That said, I’m glad you enjoyed your meal there…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:14 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:24 pm Like I wrote nearly a year ago, I honestly couldn’t care less if they landed a spot in Omaha. We don’t need ‘em anyway. The Omaha area has a tradition of fantastic local pizza places..

That said, I’m glad you enjoyed your meal there…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I disagree, Omaha could always use another Chicago Deep Dish pizza choice. Plus they had Italian Beef sandwiches. I will go back when in the Des Moines metro.

I checked and found Minneapolis has a couple Giordano's as well, but St Louis has none. Looks like they are expanding slowly.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:16 am

Cermak wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:14 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:24 pm Like I wrote nearly a year ago, I honestly couldn’t care less if they landed a spot in Omaha. We don’t need ‘em anyway. The Omaha area has a tradition of fantastic local pizza places..

That said, I’m glad you enjoyed your meal there…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I disagree, Omaha could always use another Chicago Deep Dish pizza choice. Plus they had Italian Beef sandwiches. I will go back when in the Des Moines metro. Thank You Des Moines for snagging this place !

I checked and found Minneapolis has a couple Giordano's as well, but St Louis has none. Looks like they are expanding slowly.

Des Moines IA doesn’t have near the quality local pizza establishments and variety Omaha does..which is probably why they moved into Central Iowa in the first place..

Thank them? Give me a break. You like them, that’s great. But on principle alone, since they deceived Omaha with that vote back in 2017, they wouldn’t get a penny of my business..

Again, I don’t care whether they establish a location here or not. They won’t get my business anyway…

To each their own…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:55 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:16 am
Cermak wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:14 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:24 pm Like I wrote nearly a year ago, I honestly couldn’t care less if they landed a spot in Omaha. We don’t need ‘em anyway. The Omaha area has a tradition of fantastic local pizza places..

That said, I’m glad you enjoyed your meal there…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I disagree, Omaha could always use another Chicago Deep Dish pizza choice. Plus they had Italian Beef sandwiches. I will go back when in the Des Moines metro. Thank You Des Moines for snagging this place !

I checked and found Minneapolis has a couple Giordano's as well, but St Louis has none. Looks like they are expanding slowly.
Des Moines IA doesn’t have near the quality local pizza establishments and variety Omaha does..which is probably why they moved into Central Iowa in the first place..

Thank them? Give me a break. You like them, that’s great. But on principle alone, since they deceived Omaha with that vote back in 2017, they wouldn’t get a penny of my business..

Again, I don’t care whether they establish a location here or not. They won’t get my business anyway…

To each their own…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Then what's a decent Chicago Deep Dish pizza I can get in Omaha that's at least as good as Giordano's ?

omahahawk · Post by **omahahawk** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:15 am

Well, we may not be getting a Giordano's but on the other hand if you venture over to 90th and Blondo......

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:18 am

Cermak wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:55 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:16 am
Cermak wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:14 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:24 pm Like I wrote nearly a year ago, I honestly couldn’t care less if they landed a spot in Omaha. We don’t need ‘em anyway. The Omaha area has a tradition of fantastic local pizza places..

That said, I’m glad you enjoyed your meal there…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I disagree, Omaha could always use another Chicago Deep Dish pizza choice. Plus they had Italian Beef sandwiches. I will go back when in the Des Moines metro. Thank You Des Moines for snagging this place !

I checked and found Minneapolis has a couple Giordano's as well, but St Louis has none. Looks like they are expanding slowly.
Des Moines IA doesn’t have near the quality local pizza establishments and variety Omaha does..which is probably why they moved into Central Iowa in the first place..

Thank them? Give me a break. You like them, that’s great. But on principle alone, since they deceived Omaha with that vote back in 2017, they wouldn’t get a penny of my business..

Again, I don’t care whether they establish a location here or not. They won’t get my business anyway…

To each their own…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
Then what's a decent Chicago Deep Dish pizza I can get in Omaha that's at least as good as Giordano's ?

https://www.pizzeriadavlo.com/

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:12 pm

I'll give them a try thanks, also going to try Rosati's on West Maple. Hopefully one of those places will have a good Deep Dish pizza.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:55 pm

Cermak wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:12 pm I'll give them a try thanks, also going to try Rosati's on West Maple. Hopefully one of those places will have a good Deep Dish pizza.

You’re welcome. Not to dissuade you from enjoying Giordano’s. They make a quality product which people love..

I do think you’ll enjoy Pizzeria Davlo…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Fort Calhoun · Post by **Fort Calhoun** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:10 am

Giordanos closed two of its locations in Colorado in 2022----Loveland and north Broadway in Denver

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:16 pm

Interesting tidbit of info there…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:20 pm

Fort Calhoun wrote: Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:10 am Giordanos closed two of its locations in Colorado in 2022----Loveland and north Broadway in Denver

They're betting the ranch on that top floor location in the Mercantile

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:08 pm

Giordanos - quite possible the longest thread on the forum for something that didn't happen. Let's keep it going.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:25 pm

guy4omaha wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:08 pm Giordanos - quite possible the longest thread on the forum for something that didn't happen. Let's keep it going.

Wall Street Tower and Minard's amusement park beg to differ.

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:00 pm

HskrFanMike wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:25 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:08 pm Giordanos - quite possible the longest thread on the forum for something that didn't happen. Let's keep it going.
Wall Street Tower and Minard's amusement park beg to differ.

How soon I forget. Those two projects, to me at least, seem much more significant and worthy of a longer shelf life. But hey, it’s pizza, it’s essential.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:57 pm

HskrFanMike wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:25 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:08 pm Giordanos - quite possible the longest thread on the forum for something that didn't happen. Let's keep it going.
Wall Street Tower and Minard's amusement park beg to differ.

LOL. I came here just to say that..

Also, Giordano’s can kick rocks…

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:07 pm

Fort Calhoun wrote: Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:10 am Giordanos closed two of its locations in Colorado in 2022----Loveland and north Broadway in Denver

I wouldn't be surprised if the 16th St location shutters too. Post Co-vid 16th St is an absolute ghost town. Just to name a few; T.J. Maxx, Uniqulo, Gap, Banana Republic, Rialto Cafe, Jason's Deli, Public School, Chili's and a number of good foods trucks have all closed. Even McDonald's pulled out as of NYE. Of course, crime, homelessness, drug use were an existing problem that the pandemic only exasperated. The derelict canal of feces and urine that 16th St has become now reeks beyond even what the most dedicated tourist should withstand.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:12 am

Might be a case of Giordano’s over extending and under delivering..

I wouldn’t be surprised if more of their locations close…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Wed May 10, 2023 2:50 pm

Went to Pizza Davlo yesterday on Fort st for Chicago deep dish. It's pretty close to Giordano's in looks and taste. Plus it's a local business not a chain. I would recommend anyone in Omaha looking for a Chicago deep dish pizza to check this place out, worth it !

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed May 10, 2023 2:52 pm

Cermak wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 2:50 pm Went to Pizza Davlo yesterday for Chicago deep dish. It's pretty close to Giordano's in looks and taste. Plus it's a local business not a chain. I would recommend anyone in Omaha looking for a Chicago deep dish pizza to check this place out, worth it !

We went about 4-5 years ago, I need to go back but its on the exact opposite side of the metro from where I live. It was very good though.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed May 10, 2023 6:34 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 2:52 pm
Cermak wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 2:50 pm Went to Pizza Davlo yesterday for Chicago deep dish. It's pretty close to Giordano's in looks and taste. Plus it's a local business not a chain. I would recommend anyone in Omaha looking for a Chicago deep dish pizza to check this place out, worth it !
We went about 4-5 years ago, I need to go back but its on the exact opposite side of the metro from where I live. It was very good though.

I’m glad you finally went Cermak..

IMO it’s even better than Giordano’s- because it’s local

.. I bought a pie there a couple months back. Got 2 meals and a snack out of it. So filling…

Ciao..LiO…Peace