R-Bar; Pickle Barrel

vike_king · Post by **vike_king** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:51 am

KittieKop wrote:
ddlalum wrote:
The Pickle Barrel has franchise locations in Sioux Falls, S.D., Belgrade, Livingston and Billings, and no new shops are currently in the works, in part because of the Olsons' attempt to remain true to their original shop.

Missoula ?
Great Falls ?

How long have those two been gone?
Great Falls I know has been gone for well over a year. Miss 'em; I get to GF much more often than to Bozeman, and they were my usual lunchtime stop

The Great Falls store didn't try real hard IMHO. They weren't open on Sundays and closed at 7:00 p.m...........times when I would be driving through.

KittieKop · Post by **KittieKop** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:00 pm

vike_king wrote:
KittieKop wrote:
ddlalum wrote:
The Pickle Barrel has franchise locations in Sioux Falls, S.D., Belgrade, Livingston and Billings, and no new shops are currently in the works, in part because of the Olsons' attempt to remain true to their original shop.

Missoula ?
Great Falls ?

How long have those two been gone?
Great Falls I know has been gone for well over a year. Miss 'em; I get to GF much more often than to Bozeman, and they were my usual lunchtime stop
The Great Falls store didn't try real hard IMHO. They weren't open on Sundays and closed at 7:00 p.m...........times when I would be driving through.

Yeah, it always seemed kind of an odd situation - from when they were in the little shack on 10th Avenue S. next to Target. Never seemed to really take off, which is too bad. I've always thought they could make a run in Helena. Lots of possibilities around Carroll to play to the college crowd, and lots of us who lived off them while in college who would probably spend way too much money on Cheesesteaks and Bobcat Specials.

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:08 pm

A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

CATCO · Post by **CATCO** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:52 pm

DCC2MSU where are you??? I personally love their sandwiches; above average on taste and a lot of bang for your buck!!!

CatBlitz · Post by **CatBlitz** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:50 pm

CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

LongTimeCatFan · Post by **LongTimeCatFan** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:49 pm

CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

I think I speak for all of us drunk bastards when I say.... Apparently you've never been hung over because the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak IS the BEST hang over sandwich of all time. It cures what "ales" ya.

ChiOCat · Post by **ChiOCat** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:46 pm

CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

I can't decide if you're really a Griz...or a Nazi....or a Commie bastard

grizzh8r · Post by **grizzh8r** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:29 pm

CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

Maybe, maybe not. But then again, it's not really a steak sandwich. More of a shaved/chopped beef sandwich.

I will tell you the best steak sandwich I ever had was in Elko, NV at a place called Toki Ona. It's a little Mom & Pop Basque place.

O

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My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Full slab of tender, juicy steak on toasted French bread with this amazing garlic cream sauce.

Every bite was pure bliss. I'm sure it was well over 2,000 calories, but oh, what a sandwich. What I'd do for one right now...

MrTitleist · Post by **MrTitleist** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:40 pm

I'm late to this party... but I miss Pickle Barrel.

AlphaGriz1 · Post by **AlphaGriz1** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:27 am

ChiOCat wrote:
CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated
I can't decide if you're really a Griz...or a Nazi....or a Commie bastard

I have met CC and he is definitely a commie bastard...............

As for the reason Titleless was late................its because he was eating sandwiches.

vike_king · Post by **vike_king** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:05 am

CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

Are you kidding.
What about the documented medicinal qualities of the cheesesteak?
It has been known to bring warring sides together to end armed conflicts.

Well, ok, not really.

But for a non-worldly 18 year-old in 1977 it was THE beat-all sandwich it is made out to be.

The Butcher · Post by **The Butcher** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:27 am

The best sandwich shop in Bozeman at one time was “Grums”. They were only open a few years and a nasty divorce shut them down, but they sure the hell made a great sandwich.

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:10 pm

Ironically, I am a distant relative of Karl Marx, not even joking.

DCC2MSU · Post by **DCC2MSU** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:51 pm

CATCO wrote:DCC2MSU where are you??? I personally love their sandwiches; above average on taste and a lot of bang for your buck!!!

Just saw this. Unbelievable! Absolutely the best sandwiches anywhere. I keep trying to find something even close, with no luck. I eat there a minimum of once a day - and often more than that - every time I'm in Bozeman. Living in Denver now, I appreciate the 'value' even more than in college, and it was an incredible deal then. Now I just want a cheesesteak. Damn Denver sandwich shops.

LTown Cat · Post by **LTown Cat** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:30 pm

I had my high school bball team in Belgrade this past weekend for divisionals. We ate a pickle barrel twice. Both times we just showed up with 14 kids and 3 coaches--didn't call ahead. They didn't mess up a single sandwich either day. Plus they were happy to have us there. Can't say the same for most places when a bus shows up. Phenomenal food and phenomenal service. They top the sandwich mountain---easily!

Cats15 · Post by **Cats15** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:34 am

Re: R-Bar; Pickle Barrel
by LTown Cat on Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:30 pm

I had my high school bball team in Belgrade this past weekend for divisionals. We ate a pickle barrel twice. Both times we just showed up with 14 kids and 3 coaches--didn't call ahead. They didn't mess up a single sandwich either day. Plus they were happy to have us there. Can't say the same for most places when a bus shows up. Phenomenal food and phenomenal service. They top the sandwich mountain---easily!

Did you take them to the one in Belgrade or Bozeman? I would not want to be there if you took 14 kids and 3 coaches to the one in bozeman!

I have not been to the one in Belgrade before. How many tables do they have there?

CATCO · Post by **CATCO** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:01 am

I really like the one in Belgrade, they actually have a few things on the menu that the one in Bozeman does not, including a very good pulled pork with coleslaw. I think there are about 10 tables?

LTown Cat · Post by **LTown Cat** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:29 am

Cats15 wrote:
Re: R-Bar; Pickle Barrel
by LTown Cat on Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:30 pm

I had my high school bball team in Belgrade this past weekend for divisionals. We ate a pickle barrel twice. Both times we just showed up with 14 kids and 3 coaches--didn't call ahead. They didn't mess up a single sandwich either day. Plus they were happy to have us there. Can't say the same for most places when a bus shows up. Phenomenal food and phenomenal service. They top the sandwich mountain---easily!
Did you take them to the one in Belgrade or Bozeman? I would not want to be there if you took 14 kids and 3 coaches to the one in bozeman!

I have not been to the one in Belgrade before. How many tables do they have there?

It was Bozeman

. It was crowded but they did a great job of getting us in and out quickly--we ate on the bus!

BigBruceBaker · Post by **BigBruceBaker** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:43 pm

CelticCat wrote:A bit off topic, and I'm gonna get blasted for saying this, but the Pickle Barrel Cheesesteak could be the most overrated sandwich of all timee. It is delicious, yes, but it isn't the beat all sandwich everyone always makes it out to be.

/flame shield activated

By far the Worst and most inaccurate post of your career.

DCC2MSU · Post by **DCC2MSU** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:22 pm

CATCO wrote:I really like the one in Belgrade, they actually have a few things on the menu that the one in Bozeman does not, including a very good pulled pork with coleslaw. I think there are about 10 tables?

It's cheesesteak, bobcat, or ken's with roast beef added and nothing else. Pulled pork from the PB? Get it together!