Bronco's (2 Omaha Locations)

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:08 am

Bronco's is requesting feedback on a new Bronco's Location:

https://www.broncoburgers.com/location- ... your-help/

The three finalists appear to be:
Bellevue
NW Omaha
Papillion

Gretna was on the list but apparently removed.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:54 am

This is always good to see a local chain expand locally.

For those that don't know, Bronco's was Omaha's first locally owned fast food chain started in 1959.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:07 pm

I miss the neon sign from the old 30th Street store.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:24 pm

bbinks wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:07 pm I miss the neon sign from the old 30th Street store.

I forgot about that locations, it was removed and a Sonic was built, correct?

Was the sign different than from the Leavenworth location?

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:19 pm

Once upon a time, they had locations at:

45th & Leavenworth
120th & Pacific
30th & Fort
72nd & Pacific
19th & Harney

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:42 pm

Brad wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:24 pm
bbinks wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:07 pm I miss the neon sign from the old 30th Street store.
I forgot about that locations, it was removed and a Sonic was built, correct?

Was the sign different than from the Leavenworth location?

Its now a Sonic.

The sign had a bigger Cowboy and lasso.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:43 pm

S.O.Boy wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:19 pm Once upon a time, they had locations at:

45th & Leavenworth
120th & Pacific
30th & Fort
72nd & Pacific
19th & Harney

I think Council Bluffs had one as well.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:54 pm

There was actually a Bronco Burger in Littleton, CO for a number of years. When we moved here we went the 72nd and Pacific location, and mentioned it to the manager. He said he had been there when they opened it.

garyomaha · Post by **garyomaha** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:58 pm

bbinks wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:43 pm
S.O.Boy wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:19 pm Once upon a time, they had locations at:

45th & Leavenworth
120th & Pacific
30th & Fort
72nd & Pacific
19th & Harney
I think Council Bluffs had one as well.

Yex, Council Bluffs did indeed have a Bronco's.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:54 pm

S.O.Boy wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:19 pm Once upon a time, they had locations at:

45th & Leavenworth
120th & Pacific
30th & Fort
72nd & Pacific
19th & Harney

Wait, is the one on Leavenworth not there anymore? I thought that was like the main one.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:37 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:54 pm
S.O.Boy wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:19 pm Once upon a time, they had locations at:

45th & Leavenworth
120th & Pacific
30th & Fort
72nd & Pacific
19th & Harney
Wait, is the one on Leavenworth not there anymore? I thought that was like the main one.

Its still there. There are currently 2, 45th & Leavenworth and 120th & Pacific.

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:49 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:54 pm
S.O.Boy wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:19 pm Once upon a time, they had locations at:

45th & Leavenworth
120th & Pacific
30th & Fort
72nd & Pacific
19th & Harney
Wait, is the one on Leavenworth not there anymore? I thought that was like the main one.

You are correct. I phrased that poorly. Maybe should of said There was a day they had locations at:

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:06 am

Since we are on the subject, is there a difference of the quality/taste of food between the two current locations? We used to live in Hanscom Park so our first experience with Bronco's was Leavenworth. I liked it. We moved to Millard and since tried the one off 120th and Pacific and food tasted bland. Maybe it's just my limited experience with this restaurant.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:01 am

I always like to go to the Leavenworth one partly just to see the diverse customers. It is always entertaining to eat in the small lobby and see people come in.

My favorite was one time for lunch a guy walked in and kept repeatedly saying "I'm lost in the sauce" ....not quite sure what he meant by that, but he was an interesting fella.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:06 pm

Bronco's wrote:PAPILLION = 1,418
BELLEVUE = 1,578

And the winner is?

NW OMAHA (INCLUDES ELKHORN) =2194

Thanks again to all of you, we have a much better understanding of where to look to future Bronco's locations. We'll look first at Elkhorn and the NW area of Omaha and then Bellevue. We love both of these locations and do not disagree with the results of this vote.

Stay tuned and we'll let you know when the time comes and we move on to stage two. It's going to be exciting!

Post by **Brad** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:44 pm

Felt like photographing something different tonight.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:59 am

Does anyone know if this a legit third location or is it more of a replacement location and they're going to close one of their others once this one opens?

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:08 am

ChadJK wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:59 am Does anyone know if this a legit third location or is it more of a replacement location and they're going to close one of their others once this one opens?

They have given no indication at any point it's a replacement. Everything communicated from Bronco's refers to it as an additional one. No reason to believe otherwise, especially since the current 2 do such great business.

Greg

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:00 pm

Greg S wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:08 am
ChadJK wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:59 am Does anyone know if this a legit third location or is it more of a replacement location and they're going to close one of their others once this one opens?
They have given no indication at any point it's a replacement. Everything communicated from Bronco's refers to it as an additional one. No reason to believe otherwise, especially since the current 2 do such great business.

Greg

I would have thought N. 30th and the 72nd & Pacific locations would have been worth keeping open. But, long gone they are

garyomaha · Post by **garyomaha** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:39 pm

bbinks wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:00 pm I would have thought N. 30th and the 72nd & Pacific locations would have been worth keeping open. But, long gone they are

Back around the time when N. 30th was sold to Sonic and 72nd was sold to Runza, didn't Bronco's say something like they were given an offer they couldn't refuse, and suggested a similar fate -- when and if the offer came -- for the two remaining locations? I agree both existing locations always seem to be busy, but money does talk.

Boy, I would sure hate to see them go. All fast food places are not the same!

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:54 pm

garyomaha wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:39 pm
bbinks wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:00 pm I would have thought N. 30th and the 72nd & Pacific locations would have been worth keeping open. But, long gone they are
Back around the time when N. 30th was sold to Sonic and 72nd was sold to Runza, didn't Bronco's say something like they were given an offer they couldn't refuse, and suggested a similar fate -- when and if the offer came -- for the two remaining locations? I agree both existing locations always seem to be busy, but money does talk.

Boy, I would sure hate to see them go. All fast food places are not the same!

There's something nice about having a local fast food chain. Runza is good, but it is really Lincoln's child not Omaha's.

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:25 pm

Didn't Bronco's have a location in Ralston?

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:59 pm

I always take comfort knowing that Broncos at 45th & Leavenworth is still there...since 1962 !

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:18 pm

This thread makes me incredibly hungry for a Hickory Burger.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:44 pm

MadMartin8 wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:18 pm This thread makes me incredibly hungry for a Hickory Burger.

And their pork tenderloin..

They also have really good fried chicken as well...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:01 pm

My go to's when I get Bronco's are a pork tenderloin sandwich, hickory burger, small fry (with extra bag fries) and a strawberry shake. Its a wonderful combo. Haven't been there in 2 or 3 years, and all this talk really makes me want to get them soon. They are now on my "gotta have it again" post pandemic list.

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:25 pm

Louie wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:54 pm
garyomaha wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:39 pm
bbinks wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:00 pm I would have thought N. 30th and the 72nd & Pacific locations would have been worth keeping open. But, long gone they are
Back around the time when N. 30th was sold to Sonic and 72nd was sold to Runza, didn't Bronco's say something like they were given an offer they couldn't refuse, and suggested a similar fate -- when and if the offer came -- for the two remaining locations? I agree both existing locations always seem to be busy, but money does talk.

Boy, I would sure hate to see them go. All fast food places are not the same!
There's something nice about having a local fast food chain. Runza is good, but it is really Lincoln's child not Omaha's.

Really? That is a concern? Wow.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:45 pm

nebugeater wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:25 pm
Louie wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:54 pm
garyomaha wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:39 pm
bbinks wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:00 pm I would have thought N. 30th and the 72nd & Pacific locations would have been worth keeping open. But, long gone they are
Back around the time when N. 30th was sold to Sonic and 72nd was sold to Runza, didn't Bronco's say something like they were given an offer they couldn't refuse, and suggested a similar fate -- when and if the offer came -- for the two remaining locations? I agree both existing locations always seem to be busy, but money does talk.

Boy, I would sure hate to see them go. All fast food places are not the same!
There's something nice about having a local fast food chain. Runza is good, but it is really Lincoln's child not Omaha's.
Really? That is a concern? Wow.

Uh, I didn't say concern? I like Runza. I just meant that Bronco's has its roots and first location here in Omaha and its a neat piece of history. Chill out.

ita · Post by **ita** » Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:27 pm

Quick question, is there a difference in quality between the two existing Bronco's? I have been to both, but years apart. Is it like La Casa, Mama's, Zesto's and other local Omaha restaurants that have multiple locations with differing quality of food?

garyomaha · Post by **garyomaha** » Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:33 pm

ita wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:27 pm Quick question, is there a difference in quality between the two existing Bronco's? I have been to both, but years apart. Is it like La Casa, Mama's, Zesto's and other local Omaha restaurants that have multiple locations with differing quality of food?

As a semi-regular at both Bronco's locations, I'd say there's no difference in the quality but sometimes difference in the quantity, as in the ridiculous amount (though delicious) of french fries they might give at one location vs. the other. The only other thing I've noticed is they seem to have Coke Zero at the 120th St. Location but not the Leavenworth one. (Now, having said that, I normally get pretty much the same thing each time so there may be differences in some other menu items.)

ita · Post by **ita** » Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:42 pm

garyomaha wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:33 pm
ita wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:27 pm Quick question, is there a difference in quality between the two existing Bronco's? I have been to both, but years apart. Is it like La Casa, Mama's, Zesto's and other local Omaha restaurants that have multiple locations with differing quality of food?
As a semi-regular at both Bronco's locations, I'd say there's no difference in the quality but sometimes difference in the quantity, as in the ridiculous amount (though delicious) of french fries they might give at one location vs. the other. The only other thing I've noticed is they seem to have Coke Zero at the 120th St. Location but not the Leavenworth one. (Now, having said that, I normally get pretty much the same thing each time so there may be differences in some other menu items.)

That's funny you mention the quantity of fries. Our more recent visits have been to the 120th and Center location and we got a mound of fries both times. I thought the food was OK, but was disappointed in the fried chicken; it was cooked well, but bland. People here seem to like the hickory burger and tenderloin, so I will have to try those sometime.

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:49 pm

You guys are making me hungry. I might have to go to the Leavenworth location tomorrow.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:00 am

I had the pork tenderloin, a hickory burger, fries and a strawberry shake the other day. Was my first Bronco's in about two years and I enjoyed it. The fries are so different than what is expected. Almost like they shouldn't be good. They are floppy and brown and saturated with oil. Like the polar opposite of what McDonald's strives for, but somehow they are really really good.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:07 pm

For all of you ignoring that Burger King thread:

garyomaha wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:25 pm
Greg S wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:24 am I do wish Bronco's would add their discussed 3rd location. They seemed to have gone silent on that from earlier in the year.
In their monthly "newsletter" last week, they said:
"Many local small businesses have had to reduce their hours and services or closed entirely due to a lack of employees. Because of this, it's not feasible for us to launch a third location right now. We need to hire staff for our current locations now.

We know things will get better and more and more people will be able to join the workforce and these issues are temporary.

In the meantime, we're focusing on improvements in and around our restaurants. We've also just launched our newly revamped website. What do you think?"

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:18 pm

Was Bronco’s Hamburgers the first ever fast food restaurant in Omaha?

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:28 pm

Coyote wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:18 pm

Was Bronco’s Hamburgers the first ever fast food restaurant in Omaha?

Was there an earlier location than

GetUrban wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:59 pm I always take comfort knowing that Broncos at 45th & Leavenworth is still there...since 1962 !

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:36 am

S.O.Boy wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:28 pm
GetUrban wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:59 pm I always take comfort knowing that Broncos at 45th & Leavenworth is still there...since 1962 !

He opened the first Bronco’s restaurant at 30th and Fort St in 1959. Business was so good that he opened a second location at 45th and Leavenworth just three years later in 1962.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:02 am

This is from the Bronco's web site. I had no idea they franchised as far as the west coast.

Broncos History

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:48 am

Coyote wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:18 pm

Was Bronco’s Hamburgers the first ever fast food restaurant in Omaha?

White Castle.

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:17 pm

Bronco's had a commercial on 7 news at 5.