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Johnny Rockets

Discussion in 'Area Restaurants, Dining and Food' started by Villager, Feb 12, 2009.

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  1. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    FYI: I hear through the grapevine that the Johnny Rockets restaurant in Brambleton Town Center opened a couple of days ago.
     
    Villager, Feb 12, 2009
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  2. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    Yes, it is open.
     
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  3. Chsalas

    Chsalas Active Member

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    Sweet!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  4. mwb2218

    mwb2218 New Member

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    Careful- Its small so go during an off peak hours until the craze goes away. We were there last night and people were waiting for 20 mins just to sit.
     
    mwb2218, Feb 12, 2009
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  5. tyger31

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    What's so special about Johnny Rockets?
     
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  6. Steve Campot

    Steve Campot Broadlands Real Estate Broker

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    I can't seem to remember....I know I've been to the one in G Town back in the day but for some strange reason it's all kinda hazzy...
     
    Steve Campot, Feb 12, 2009
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  7. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    The last Rockets I ate at was in Kuwait! Great shakes!
     
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  8. sharse

    sharse TeamDonzi rocks!!

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    Oh boy. Another burger joint.
     
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  9. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    It's a 50s diner style place. So basically we're talking greasy burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and the like and great shakes. If you like that once in a while JR's has you covered.
     
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  10. Pirate

    Pirate Overland Park Denizen

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    And patronizing a Johnny Rockets helps put food on the table for Emporer Dan Napolean .. er .. ah .. I mean Snyder.
     
    Pirate, Feb 13, 2009
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  11. Chsalas

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    Went last night, great food, but they place could be a tad bigger on the inside. It's really a mini Johnny Rockets.

    Good food though!
     
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    I thought he was the owner...no thanks!
     
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  13. Brassy

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    we are familiar with it from RCCL on one of our last cruises, Num Num.
     
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  14. krmckee

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    What about Cantina Cove - anyone know when that will open?
     
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  15. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    Word on the web is April.
     
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  16. Jess86

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    amazing milk shakes!
     
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  17. Fritz

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    Tried Johnny Rockets with the family the other night. Awful!

    Absolutely don't recommend that anyone try this place for a while until they get the kinks out.

    Shake was very, very thin. A simple float took 15 minutes to arrive, later even than the shake. These items hopefully will improve with experience and training.

    But, burgers were completley tasteless and one of three was undercooked. Poor quality beef used.

    I've eaten at the Georgetown location and it was much better.

    We'll probably try it again down the road. Lucky for them they have a great location as there are much better burger places, 5 Guys, even Fosters.
     
    Fritz, Feb 14, 2009
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  18. flynnibus

    flynnibus Well-Known Member Forum Staff

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    Have tried two seperate times to go to this place and its a no go. If you have a large group, forget about it. They have 3 tables larger then a typical 4-5 person booth. The place is grossly undersized.

    The first time, what looked to be the manager was at the counter. Hopefully he paid attention as no less then 5 groups walked out after there was no interaction at all at the door, before we decided to bail as well.

    Tonight we went, and everything inside, including the counter was packed, and you couldn't even open the front door it was packed with people waiting.

    I just don't see how they could build a place so small.. it doesn't seem practical in that they seem to have more people working inside, then they can even seat customer wise. How can you be profitable like that in a place that I'm sure doesn't have cheap rent. Plus, no one is going to come if 90% of the time they come, they get turned away because there is no where to sit, or even wait.

    All I can think of maybe they only planned on walk-up traffic from the theatre or something..

    Instead both times we ended up at Fosters where we had quick service and a decent meal.
     
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  19. Chsalas

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    Agree, that place is just way too small.
     
    Chsalas, Feb 20, 2009
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  20. JLC

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    As far as having more employees than customers - many places run higher labor than usual during the first few weeks to get everyone up to speed.
     
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