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Franklin and Union--not a new coffee shop. (Union St Pub) — Brooklynian

Franklin and Union--not a new coffee shop. (Union St Pub)

Schmu
Schmu
edited February 2016 in Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
I heard that Sunshine&Co/Milk Bar is opening a place on Union and Franklin across from Butter and Scotch. This would be very exciting for us living down south. 
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  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited February 2015
    Nice. Do you know which store front? Here's a streetview:

    http://goo.gl/maps/CKTzF


    Is it the storefront with police in front?

  • Schmu
    Schmu
    Yes, I think it is going in where Bah-Tolo-Union and Fatima Hair braiding is.
  • mcpoet
    mcpoet
    Given the lack of other available spaces in the immediate vicinity I'm assuming it's the spot right next to Butter & Scotch.  Between Butter & Scotch, the new Bob & Betty's space, the pet store they'll be opening where the Pulp and Bean II currently is, and now this place, the south side of the Parkway, especially the west side of Franklin, is changing very rapidly these days.
  • mcpoet
    mcpoet
    Yes, I think it is going in where Bah-Tolo-Union and Fatima Hair braiding is.

    Ah, figured they'd need a larger space than that.  Either way, interesting development....
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    829 Franklin, 831 Franklin, 833 Franklin, 835 Franklin, 1059 Union, Crown Heights


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  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited March 2015
    I reached out to the owner:

    "Hello.

    Alexander here the owner of milk bar. I have looked at the space but a lease is yet to be signed.

    I no longer own Sunshine, my parter in milk bar Sabrina Godfrey is still involved I that business.

    I own the Brunswick stores in Bedstuy and Windsor terrace.

    Alexander Hall
    917 463 9065
    Bluebird Coffee Shop
    Rosella Coffee Shop
    Milk Bar
    Brunswick PPW
    Brunswick BedStuy"
  • Schmu
    Schmu
    Hi Alexander,
    I for one am hoping you sign the lease. I love LOVE the Milk bar. I haven't been to your other places but I imagine they are equally fantastic.
    S.
  • suppleknuckles
    suppleknuckles
    no wonder; i knew sunshine co changed owners. they had some of the most gorgeous interior design i'd even seen until it was unfortunately "renovated." the drinks are still good but the decor is enough to put me off.

    exciting stuff!
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited February 2015
    This coffee shop would be in a better location than the existing Pulp and Bean, because it is on the same side of the street and same block as the subway entrance.

    http://goo.gl/maps/OaOf6
  • dmiami2
    dmiami2
    This place was being gutted this AM, so I guess things have kicked off.   It appears what was two stores will be combined into one.   Bah-Tolo-Union and Fatima Hair
  • Brooklyneya
    Brooklyneya
    This is great news! I'm tired of all the shuttered storefronts between Carroll and Eastern Pkwy. I did see a few people with a a realtor (I'm guessing) looking at the corner space next to Butter & Scotch last week. Whatever opens there I hope they can have a bit of sidewalk seating or at least some benches.

    I'm still confused as to which space Alex says they were looking at--the one next to B&S or the one across the street?
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited February 2015
    Alex was looking at the one pictured above. It is across the street from B&S.
  • Brooklyneya
    Brooklyneya
    Cool, thanks. Now I wonder who was checking out the other space.
  • dmiami2
    dmiami2
    edited February 2015
    Its this one
    image
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited February 2015
    We have been watching the former bodega on the NW corner of Franklin and Union on this thread: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39070/corner-of-franklin-union#Item_16

    Returning to the topic at hand, yes, these places being gutted seem like a good indicator that Alex signed.
  • mike dunlap
    mike dunlap
    Also being gutted on that block: the southern half of Sal's Restaurant. Could just be renovation of Sal's but it is currently gutted and temporarily walled off inside from the rest of the restaurant.
  • Davina
    Davina
    Do we know if it is a coffee shop that is being planned for, or perhaps... an actual restaurant?

    (I got my hopes up high only because I used to love Sunshine Co).
  • dmiami2
    dmiami2
    I recall seeing the second half of Sal's advertised for rent (probably over a year ago) so my guess is it's something new.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited February 2015
    Do we know if it is a coffee shop that is being planned for, or perhaps... an actual restaurant?

    (I got my hopes up high only because I used to love Sunshine Co).
    The space is too small to allow that level of restaurant, but it would not surprise me if something similar to Milk Bar (as operated on Vanderbilt and elsewhere) was created.

    ....Something that serves almost equal amounts of coffee and sandwiches. Alexander's other venues have such a mix.
  • mike dunlap
    mike dunlap
    It's going to be a restaurant. They're taking both the hair braiding place and the cell phone place.
  • Davina
    Davina
    Isn't the cell phone place still open?
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited February 2015
    That would effectively double the space, and allow for a restaurant.

    ...and, just like that, at least $300k was invested in another build out South of EP on Franklin. These proprietors are not playing around.

    The days of the landlord settling for a 2 year lease from a new entrepreneur are gone on this stretch.
  • mike dunlap
    mike dunlap
    Isn't the cell phone place still open?
    Yes.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Today, the cell phone place operator stated to me that his store is not in the process of closing or becoming part of the coffee shop.

  • mike dunlap
    mike dunlap
    Today, the cell phone place operator stated to me that his store is not in the process of closing or becoming part of the coffee shop.

    My bad. I am going to beat the crap out of the person who gave me this bad info.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    It just means this place will open sooner, and represent an investment of less $.
  • mike dunlap
    mike dunlap
    edited May 2015
    I recall seeing the second half of Sal's advertised for rent (probably over a year ago) so my guess is it's something new.
    I learned what will become of the southern half of Sal's.  The deli on the northwest corner of the block (a few spots up from Sal's, same side of the street) is moving in there.  

    I asked the deli man what is taking their spot.  His answer: Dunkin' Donuts.  So, um, yeah.
  • terekete
    terekete
    ^ heard exactly the same.  this means i now have to walk 33 more feet to get dirt-cheap beer!
  • mcpoet
    mcpoet
    edited May 2015

    Yeah, they mentioned that when I was in there the other day.  I'm just glad they aren't closing, as they are one of the only nearby Bodegas that sells beer (at a reasonable price).

  • terekete
    terekete
    well that was quick.
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