J Coco's??

swgiust · Post by **swgiust** » Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:22 am

Rumor has it the building sold and they are out in Jan? Anybody have any info??

jelizh · Post by **jelizh** » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:08 am

I had heard an unsubstantiated rumor over the summer that they may be moving to Blackstone where another restaurant is currently operating..

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:24 pm

Website now confirming 12/31 is the last day in Leavenworth and stay tuned for the future, which would confirm the moving rumors; but it seemingly odd not to have the details on that lined up when you announce you're "closing." The one way to explain that away is the their moving to an existing spot in the Blackstone theory above and don't want to steal their thunder that they're closing.

https://www.jcocoomaha.com/

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:19 pm

They said they are reopening. I have been there only once. I have not been motivated to go back. Hope they are successful in the future.

Jins123 · Post by **Jins123** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:23 pm

Mr.Nuke wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:24 pm Website now confirming 12/31 is the last day in Leavenworth and stay tuned for the future, which would confirm the moving rumors; but it seemingly odd not to have the details on that lined up when you announce you're "closing." The one way to explain that away is the their moving to an existing spot in the Blackstone theory above and don't want to steal their thunder that they're closing.

https://www.jcocoomaha.com/

Relocating to the Brothers spot? Remember they closed at the end of October

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:57 pm

What is wrong with their current location, I wonder?

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:17 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:57 pm What is wrong with their current location, I wonder?

The space is terribly noisy. The parking situation is suboptimal. And Apparently above all per initial post the building may have been sold.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:20 pm

Mr.Nuke wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:17 pm
The space is terribly noisy. The parking situation is suboptimal.

I agree with the noise, but how is the parking suboptimal? There is a free parking lot almost across the street and after 5 you can park in the lot behind the restaurant too. I'd say it has better parking than anything in the Blackstone or Downtown.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:14 pm

I have only been to J Coco once, and it was amazing. I need to get back there after they open in the new space.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:58 am

I new place opening very soon …

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:06 pm

Yes moving to Blackstone should ensure a quiet location with lots of convenient parking.

Taco · Post by **Taco** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:45 pm

I've been trying to think of where in Blackstone will have the requisite space for J Coco, but all are currently occupied by successful tenants. Is stirnella in trouble? That's my best guess

Bomaha · Post by **Bomaha** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:13 pm

Could it be going where Brothers currently is? Didn't we hear that brother's lounge was closing?

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:23 pm

Don’t forget the Bob’s donut space is open now. Is that big enough? I’ve been earlybird but I’ve never been to Bob’s donuts.

Taco · Post by **Taco** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:46 pm

Brothers would be the right size, not sure if it has a kitchen already. Bob's is too small, it's just for take out.

Jins123 · Post by **Jins123** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:10 pm

If J Coco’s we’re to go into the Brothers spot, wouldn’t they be the same kind of food/atmosphere as the Strinella restaurant next door?

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:51 am

Jins123 wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:10 pm If J Coco’s we’re to go into the Brothers spot, wouldn’t they be the same kind of food/atmosphere as the Strinella restaurant next door?

The ceiling height would be much lower at Brothers.

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:25 pm

Louie wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:51 am
Jins123 wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:10 pm If J Coco’s we’re to go into the Brothers spot, wouldn’t they be the same kind of food/atmosphere as the Strinella restaurant next door?
The ceiling height would be much lower at Brothers.

If they fixed the megaphone like sound problem, their food would be good fit down there.

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:53 pm

The other wildcard while not exactly Blackstone would be the Grey Plume spot at midtown crossing. I'm still skeptical of the whole we're closing in a month and half but won't tell you where we're going aspect of this though...

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Nov 18, 2021 3:22 pm

Mr.Nuke wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:53 pm The other wildcard while not exactly Blackstone would be the Grey Plume spot at midtown crossing. I'm still skeptical of the whole we're closing in a month and half but won't tell you where we're going aspect of this though...

IF they do not have a new lease locked down what are they supposed to do. Just one theory.

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:53 pm

nebugeater wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 3:22 pm
Mr.Nuke wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:53 pm The other wildcard while not exactly Blackstone would be the Grey Plume spot at midtown crossing. I'm still skeptical of the whole we're closing in a month and half but won't tell you where we're going aspect of this though...
IF they do not have a new lease locked down what are they supposed to do. Just one theory.

They should've had a lease locked down... It may not be the case, but I'm assuming their lease was likely up at the end of the year as it stood. Otherwise the new owner would likely have to honor the existing terms of the lease. If you assume that is accurate, this isn't a situation where this was a sudden surprise to them.

We are in a situation right now where businesses everywhere, especially restaurants, are having a hard time filling staff. A prolonged shutdown of any length is going to make it more difficult to start up again in that environment. If everything was on the up-and-up, you'd have something lined up before shutting down, not necessarily ready to open, but at least be able to say hey here is where we are moving. Like I said a week and a half ago, the one way to explain that away is that they are moving to an existing spot in the Blackstone and don't want to steal the thunder that someone is closing; but i'm growing more skeptical of that explanation by the day.

OutoftheCanyon · Post by **OutoftheCanyon** » Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:16 pm

Sounds like the new owner wants to demolish the building and sell the lot. Legends is looking for a new spot as well right now.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:18 pm

OutoftheCanyon wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:16 pm Sounds like the new owner wants to demolish the building and sell the lot. Legends is looking for a new spot as well right now.

I thought that building was a historic landmark?

I don't see any recent sales data, did it just happen or still pending?

OutoftheCanyon · Post by **OutoftheCanyon** » Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:59 pm

Brad wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:18 pm
OutoftheCanyon wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:16 pm Sounds like the new owner wants to demolish the building and sell the lot. Legends is looking for a new spot as well right now.
I thought that building was a historic landmark?

I don't see any recent sales data, did it just happen or still pending?

My apologies, I was told the lease wasn’t renewed and I assumed new owner.

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:22 am

Somebody just posted in the Dundee Memorial Park Facebook group that J.Coco will be a real estate office and that apartments are going where Gerda's is. I cannot find a source for the rumor.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:12 am

lisanstan wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:22 am Somebody just posted in the Dundee Memorial Park Facebook group that J.Coco will be a real estate office and that apartments are going where Gerda's is. I cannot find a source for the rumor.

That thread is blowing up. Would be such a shame to put a real estate office where a thriving business that supports walkability is.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:26 am

lisanstan wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:22 am Somebody just posted in the Dundee Memorial Park Facebook group that J.Coco will be a real estate office and that apartments are going where Gerda's is. I cannot find a source for the rumor.

Like they will tear down Gerdas and build new? They going to take down that whole block?

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:20 pm

The post has disappeared. Never did an update on where that rumor came from.

yman97 · Post by **yman97** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:40 pm

It looks like Elmwood Pharmacy is moving into the old J. Coco/Legends building.

https://www.ketv.com/article/bus-pittsb ... e/38950930

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:32 am

J Coco's closed at the end of 2021 with hints that it would reopen. I have not seen any update on that front at all. The Domain name that was used is now a dead link and states it is an unclaimed web address.

Does anyone have any insight into a reopening or what the owner is now doing?

I enjoyed the place the few times I was there.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:39 am

nebugeater wrote: Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:32 am J Coco's closed at the end of 2021 with hints that it would reopen. I have not seen any update on that front at all. The Domain name that was used is now a dead link and states it is an unclaimed web address.

Does anyone have any insight into a reopening or what the owner is now doing?

I enjoyed the place the few times I was there.

I believe Jennifer is working at Block 16. Not sure if this is full time, long term, or just occasionally..

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