Chipotle East Dulwich now open

[JamesPardy55]

Discuss?

[butterwtjr]

It’s an absolute disgrace 

[SpringTime]

It lays eggs under the skin which form into large maggots that must be carefully removed with tweezers. You only get them in hot countries fortunately. That's why I voted Leave anyway.

[mrwb]

You can own part of it...

https://www.google.com/search?q=chipotle+stock+price

Better than private equity ownership ?

[Spartacus]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Mexico

 

I like the pork belly with lime and tequila 

Edited October 5, 2023 by Spartacus

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

It is an anagram of LITHE COP which could derail this thread!

[Earl Aelfheah]

It's a good edition to the Lane imo. They need to speed up service at lunch times, but I guess they're still training up staff.

Didn't see any cops, lithe or otherwise.  

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

It's a huuuuge kitchen they have there. I hate chains but I might be tempted.

There's a brilliant Mexican place in West Norwood. It has a tiny seating area and a booze licence, but it's mostly takeway and delivery. Mojo Burritos and Tacos, 18 Knights Hill, London SE27 0HY.

[Rockets]

I very much suspect they are here for the delivery market, hence the huge kitchen. Not sure that they should be leaving their five green bins leaning against their shopfront, hardly entices you in!

It's a shame to see another soulless chain moving in, its all getting a bit Little Islington now.

[NewWave]

Why were people queuing round the block on Wednesday??

The pavement and entrances to other shops were totally blocked I had to walk in the road outside the parked cars..

not ideal as I'm on crutches at the moment and I feel it was pretty disrespectful to the other businesses (The wonderful vitamin and health food shop and Mary's charity shop) blocking customers from coming and going.

[Rockets]

They were giving free food away on Wednesday apparently.

[Spartacus]

1 hour ago, Rockets said:

It's a shame to see another soulless chain moving in, its all getting a bit Little Islington now.

Its market economics, rents up, footfall down (cost of living) so chains are one of the few who can open up, possibly at a loss, able to ride the storm and looking towards the future when economics are more in their favour. 

As much as I love the independence of ED, its bloody tough on small businesses. 

[apod]

Just ordered burito and tacos for takeaway. Got home in 3 mins as living next door. I am feeling very disappointed with the quality of food, stone cold and soggy. Definitely will not be returning. Go for empanadas next door, much cheaper and scrumptious. 

[sweetgirl]

I would like to take my LO there as he’s a big meat eater.

my only question is, is it a cashless store?

I hope not as they won’t be getting a penny from me 🤑

[CPR Dave]

What sort of things do they sell there? 

[Earl Aelfheah]

They're the only place doing burritos on the lane. It's great to have a non pizza / curry option. The quality is good. Yes, they're a chain, but I suspect the rents make that kind of inevitable. 

[teddyboy23]

Their on a 20year lease 80 thousand a year 

[tiddles]

That’s cheap for a high street position

[Peckhampam]

Just had lunch there.  Awful, cold and claggy as in post above, more or less covers it.

 

[Sue]

6 minutes ago, Peckhampam said:

Just had lunch there.  Awful, cold and claggy as in post above, more or less covers it.

 

😭😭😭

Did you complain/feed back your thoughts to them?

Edited October 20, 2023 by Sue
Adding text

[Angell34]

Service isn’t great (put this down to still training staff). Food was cold, not served properly and lacked flavour. Complained to the staff and sent an email no response. 

[teddyboy23]

Got talking to a few of the builders while they were refurbishing.they came down from Leeds. They all said the same thing.if the business doesn't make money in the first year .they will close down.rip every thing out move on . They said we are now off to Sheffield. For the next one.looking forward to the shorter journey time.so we can all spend more time with the wife😉

Edited October 24, 2023 by teddyboy23

[Sazzle30]

If you want good Tacos  head to Peckham which has two new Taco places:

https://www.tacatacos.co.uk/  down from the triangle 

Taquiza (on Instagram) near the station 

both great 

 

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

There's a new place opposite the Nationwide in Brixton called Taco Twins. I haven't been there. I appreciate that's not East Dulwich but if you're taking the 37, P4 or tube home, it's on the way...

[ed26]

I've always thought of Chipotle as the sort of place you pick up some grub when dashing from the pub to a gig so it seems a bit out of place on the Lane. I'm not averse to a burrito though, as long as the ingredients are pretty fresh and not the dregs that have been out keeping warm all day.

First time I heard of Chipotle was this (not for the easily offended / grossed out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHsR65IRW_8

 

 

Edited November 10, 2023 by ed26