WUSTL owned Kaldi's Coffee building on Skinker

chris_on_kingsbury · PostFeb 12, 2007#12007-02-12T09:14+00:00

Of course Kayak's Coffee is a booming business. The left side of the building, which has been unoccupied and unfinished, is now starting to stir. The student-pic window coverings are removed, ladders and lifts are parked inside, and there's a hefty stack of gypsum board next to the curved framing of a dividing wall.

Permit No. PB-390016-07

Date Issued 01/31/07

Job Site 282 N. Skinker

Zoning F

Est Cost $150,000

Permit Fee $1350.00

Expiration Date 7/31/07

jivecitystl · PostFeb 12, 2007#22007-02-12T14:11+00:00

It's about time! I hope it's something functional, like a quicky-mart or something of the like. It would be perfect for the nearby student population and MetroLink commuters.

lukethedrifter · PostFeb 12, 2007#32007-02-12T15:39+00:00

Maybe Talayna's, eh?

dweebe · PostFeb 12, 2007#42007-02-12T16:29+00:00

Roly Poly was slated to go into that spot: but you see how well that company did. I even think Mayor Slay held a press conference there and was shown stuffing his face with some Roly Poly.

Are there any Roly Poly's even left in St. Louis?

IMHO a mini mart would do kick-ass business in that spot. Then again parking might be a problem.

Alex Ihnen · PostFeb 12, 2007#52007-02-12T17:42+00:00

IMHO a mini mart would do kick-ass business in that spot. Then again parking might be a problem.

I think there are enough people who could walk that it could work. The Loop doesn't have a mini-mart (unless you include the Shell Station) and neither does the CWE.

debaliviere · PostFeb 12, 2007#62007-02-12T17:56+00:00

dweebe wrote:Are there any Roly Poly's even left in St. Louis?

I'm pretty sure there is still one in Chesterfield and one near Manchester and 141.

threeonefour · PostFeb 12, 2007#72007-02-12T18:30+00:00

I miss Roly Poly. I used to drive to SoCo for an occasional fix, but even those locations (one in Oakville and another near Saint Anthony's Hospital) have closed.

Now that I'm attending WashU, I'd love to have a RP so close to campus, but I'll just be satisfied if something useful/convenient pops up there.

chris_on_kingsbury · PostJun 25, 2007#82007-06-25T08:36+00:00

Some stirrings, 06/24/07.

stlgasm · PostJun 25, 2007#92007-06-25T12:13+00:00

So much for a mini-mart. What is it?

bl211 · PostJun 25, 2007#102007-06-25T12:56+00:00

looks like a fan of 'Fight Club' is opening a soap store.

moorlander · PostJun 25, 2007#112007-06-25T13:19+00:00

BL211 wrote:looks like a fan of 'Fight Club' is opening a soap store.

Ha, Tyler Durden (sp)... I was thinking the same thing.

dweebe · PostJun 25, 2007#122007-06-25T13:28+00:00

BL211 wrote:looks like a fan of 'Fight Club' is opening a soap store.

You do NOT talk about Fight Club!

moorlander · PostJun 25, 2007#132007-06-25T13:47+00:00

dweebe wrote:
BL211 wrote:looks like a fan of 'Fight Club' is opening a soap store.

You do NOT talk about Fight Club!

Um, what fight fight club... i was talking about um.. (broke rule 1 and 2)

doug · PostJun 25, 2007#142007-06-25T17:46+00:00

Parking? I don't think that is an issue. This area has plenty of residential to support the mart. And hungry college kids.

jcity · PostJun 26, 2007#152007-06-26T03:32+00:00

that space is a gallery, not a restaurant or convenience store.

urbanitas · PostMar 18, 2021#162021-03-18T23:00+00:00

StL Magazine: Kimchi Guys to open second location near Washington University

"The long, narrow 40-seat space inside will have a wall of counter seating to one side and a long banquette on the opposing wall. So plans to "double down on the convenience factor by adding a takeout window on the side of the building," he says."

RENDERING COURTESY OF KIMCHI GUYS
A rendering of the planned interior at Kimchi Guys' forthcoming second location

I love that they are adding a takeout window. I just hope it will be open late night, at least on weekends. This city needs a few dozen more of them.

PostMar 18, 2021#172021-03-18T23:19+00:00

Heh. That was fast.

I thought there was a different thread for this building, but can't find it. Should probably change the name of the thread though, as it's no longer Kayaks...