Monday, October 12, 2020

Worldwide exclusive: Your first look inside the new Popeyes, opening soon on 1st Avenue


As we've been reporting, Popeyes is opening an outpost at 39 First Ave. here between Second Street and Third Street.

The other day, EVG Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen correspondent Stacie Joy was invited to take a look inside the chicken-fried paradise...
This outpost is expected to open at the end of the week. There are more than 15 Popeyes in the metropolitan area.

This retail space has sat empty for four-and-a-half years ... ever since NY Village Deli moved to a smaller storefront on the block. 

P.S.
Because someone will ask about the top photo: the people outside the incoming Popeyes were NOT waiting to be first inside when they open. They were looking at the John Lennon bus that was making the rounds in honor of his birthday this past Friday.

Previously on EV Grieve:
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for 1st Avenue?

14 comments:

Flash said...

The real question is what is going on with DBA? I haven't seen any signs of life.

Anonymous said...

It's a shame that bar became such a doosh bag magnet

Anonymous said...

This is wonderful news. I dont have to venture to 14th and 6th now. So happy :)

Anonymous said...

The crowd the last few years has been absolutely awful, truly a shame. Living next door I’ve seen the worst of it.

Anonymous said...

Even more reason to double down on the local places!

Anonymous said...

Cant be mad at this!! Delancey location used to have elite level chicken. Canal location aint far off but this is great for filling the craving. I will say Bobwhite on Ave C is pretty fire...

Anonymous said...

There used to be a Popeye's on 13th and 1st but, it didn't last. I hope this does. Popeye's chicken is my kryptonite

Sarah said...

Popeye's has returned to Delancey and Ludlow, as of a few weeks ago.

Anonymous said...

I am craving spicy chicken tenders and dirty rice. Our hood needs this place. YAY.

Anonymous said...

Probably a franchise, so in some part, qualifies as supporting a local business? But as far as fried chicken, my cholesterol Level can’t support both Popeye’s and HMart!! What a dilemma...

Anonymous said...

No one could prefer Popeyes to Bobwhite (now also doing pulled pork)!

Anonymous said...

Spoken by someone who has clearly never had popeyes.

Anonymous said...

Does HMart have fried chicken now? Every time I go in, they say it's "coming soon."

Sarah said...

Yes, it does. It's in the sort of nook area with the other prepared foods between the two main areas. I saw it on Monday. Looked/smelled good but I'd already had Koko Wings that weekend!