Bye bye Luby's

[deadshank 24653]

6 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Sorry just had to bump up this glory (though you should have added a side of Mac & Cheese like a real man).

OK, Carboman.

 

[SimonBolivar 10961]

1 minute ago, deadshank said:

OK, Carboman.

 

Well yeah man, we're at Luby's. I don't see Daniel Craig walking through that door.

[deadshank 24653]

Just now, SimonBolivar said:

Well yeah man, we're at Luby's. I don't see Daniel Craig walking through that door.

Nor Jenny Craig.

[Guest]

On 6/1/2023 at 12:43 PM, deadshank said:

Luby’s jalapeño cheddar bizznoskets are not too shabby.   They get what the Yankee-led Whataburger doesn’t. 
 

Quoted because this is identical to what I get, except no gravy and maybe a piece of pie if something catches my eye (narrator: something always does.)

1 hour ago, deadshank said:

OK, Carboman.

 

 

1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said:

Well yeah man, we're at Luby's. I don't see Daniel Craig walking through that door.

 

1 hour ago, deadshank said:

Nor Jenny Craig.

This is a pretty damn good exchange.

[Texzilla58 4745]

Sorry just had to bump up this glory (though you should have added a side of Mac & Cheese like a real man).

You mean like a 9 year old. Fried okra as the third side. Cream gravy on the taters though

[HRSchenker 2288]

Just found out the Luby's in Plano is shutting down April 14th. The property owner negotiated a deal with Chick Fil A so the building will be torn down. That means Dallas only has 3 locations left standing

[WBT 20743]

And another one 🙁

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LAKE JACKSON — Families, friends and all those looking for something filling will have to take Luby’s off their list of places to eat in Lake Jackson; the restaurant is closing soon.

Known for its home-style meals and welcoming environment, Luby’s Cafeteria has been a go-to for years in Lake Jackson. For many, it’s where they celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and regular Sunday lunches. Situated off Highway 288, the eatery has been a mainstay for nearly 40 years, first opening its doors in 1984. News of the closure initially was announced in a statement by President Cal Gin.

“Thank YOU for dining with us here in Lake Jackson!” Gin wrote. “Unfortunately, the property has been sold, and we have been unsuccessful in negotiating a lease with the new owner. With heavy hearts, our last day of serving you will be on Thanksgiving, November 28th.”

The property had been for sale for a while, Associate Manager John Red said. The staff had always known this outcome was a possibility but hoped for the company to be able to find a new location before it came to pass.

The location almost met its demise in 2022 when it was to be sold off and turned into a Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, but the sale fell through in 2023.

“It comes as a bit of a surprise, but the building’s been up for sale, so we always knew the possibility,” said Red, who has been with the company since 2007 and at the Lake Jackson location since 2012. “We did try to work out some leasing options. … I just couldn’t come up with anything that would be sustainable.”

The possibility of reopening elsewhere in the city or county remains on the table, but it is uncertain.

“There’s nothing official,” Red said. “I know that the company is talking to people, but there’s no official word on anything.”

This uncertainty has left many wondering about the fate of Luby’s location in Angleton. The cafeteria has a satellite location in the Central Brazoria County Business Park which depends on the Lake Jackson location for its supply, with staff transporting cooked dishes to the site every day. Without the kitchen in Lake Jackson, the Angleton location will close.

Thanksgiving has long been a significant day for the cafeteria, with many families opting to dine at Luby’s or pick up pre-ordered meals for their celebrations.

Red confirmed this tradition would continue one final time, allowing patrons to pick up packages the day before Thanksgiving.

Then, the staff will operate as usual on Thanksgiving Day before locking up for one last closing shift.

40 years was a good run