I'll be up to stretch my gullet for Thanksgiving.

Had Shorty's last night...I was *shocked* at how enormous the outside space is. It's quite a bit larger inside than Slow-Rise, but the outdoor area is MASSIVE.

Personally, I don't much care for their pizza at all, but, it will be a group/team/birthday gathering haven for sure. You could seriously fit 500 people out there without batting an eye. Also, my Dos Equis was exceedingly warm right out out of the tap, so, that was suboptimal.

I've been waiting for someone to open a place like Big'z in San Antonio. Big'z Interior is ho-hum, food is acceptable. Backyard area is just a giant playground for kids. Everyone brings their own ball and plays while the parents talk. It's perfect for families.

Shortys puts Slow Rise to shame. It's the place every sports team will be going to from now on.

I went to Shortys tonight. I already knew what the food would be like as I've been to the original a few times. The outdoor area was even bigger once I was there, than what it looked like under construction. Just a massive turf area for kids to play in. It was packed, and there was still plenty of room for all the kids there.

I hope they can keep enough staff, as it's a large place. I don't foresee them having an issue keeping enough customers, build it and they will certainly come.

FYI - it is BYOB (bring your own ball).

Curious - any opinions on Shortys wings? Yay/nay? Which flavor??

Illinois Bear said:

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Curious - any opinions on Shortys wings? Yay/nay? Which flavor??

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shorty's wings are solid. I always order them crispy though. I'm not a huge purveyor of all the wing flavors. Typically stick to hot and the various levels of that and Cajun dry rub.

Play area inside at Union

Went to shortys on opening day to support Kyle etc. Place is great

heck,

you boys got a 'bys down thattaways yet?

PA.

- UL

.... and, as always, TIA.

Can one of you go ahead and open a Cowboy Chicken? Cava coming in is nice, but still need some somewhat healthy fast-casual options like Cowboy Chicken

I would, but I don't have retail food experience they require and I still have my corporate job

Shorty's for lunch. Great option. Good timing. Pizza pillow w Caesar salad hit the spot. Saw Kyle. Good guy.

southtexasbear said:

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Shorty's for lunch. Great option. Good timing. Pizza pillow w Caesar salad hit the spot. Saw Kyle. Good guy.

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Kyle is the man

Is Shorty's the pizza place inside Union Grove… or at a different place, but also with a huge play area.

I got confused reading the descriptions and seeing the pictures… but I think Shorty's is NOT in Union Grove.

Shorty's (the new one) is off of Hewitt Drive (over by Ace Hardware/behind Goodwill).

I've been twice in the past week and the food is great, the staff are nice and well-trained, and the play area is so, so big.

We tried to go to Shorty's on Friday evening and there was no place to park, so we left....

Went over to Union Grove and parking situation was much better. Kid's area is smaller (from what I hear), but our crew still enjoyed it and being able to get a purple margarita on this side of town was *chef's kiss*....

Bear Doc said:

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We tried to go to Shorty's on Friday evening and there was no place to park, so we left....

Went over to Union Grove and parking situation was much better. Kid's area is smaller (from what I hear), but our crew still enjoyed it and being able to get a purple margarita on this side of town was *chef's kiss*....

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Can confirm kids area is probably 1/10th the size of
Shortys. Parking situation was opposite for us but didn't try shortys during a weekend evening situation.
I wonder if Kyle and shortys have a plan for additional parking

Took our grandkids to Shorty's last night and the place was packed. Looks like a really good business move.

Old300Bear said:

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Took our grandkids to Shorty's last night and the place was packed. Looks like a really good business move.

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We get to go there all the time. One thing that we like to do with Shorty's is to just keep it around some for the weekend pizza and toss it in the oven for a bit when we're hungry like they do at pizzerias in NYC. It's fantastic reheated that way.

It is extremely handy to go Shortys with the kiddos, bring a football, and then dismiss them for the next 3 hours while the adults can actually engage. It's win win. I think their pizza is 4/10, but the space is a home run.

Advice for Shortys- get a pizza pillow but get it open faced.

We are having back to back birthday parties there last weekend and next at Shortys. Just a little too convenient to not have to plan anything, and let kids do whatever they want.

BaylorGuy314 said:

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Advice for Shortys- get a pizza pillow but get it open faced.

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This is the way.

Tried shorty's last weekend. Didn't care for their pizza, too bad. Atmosphere was decent.

go bears!

Whiskey Pete said:

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Tried shorty's last weekend. Didn't care for their pizza, too bad. Atmosphere was decent.

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Pizza pillows and beer are the way to go.

I go with my brother or a friend 2 or 3 times week. Good food, lots of tv's and good service. i usually get the texarita pillow with the veggie pillow a close second. With s pitcher of Dos XX's i am good.

Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:

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I go with my brother or a friend 2 or 3 times week. Good food, lots of tv's and good service. i usually get the texarita pillow with the veggie pillow a close second. With s pitcher of Dos XX's i am good.

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Not sure how I haven't run into you up there yet...

Come say Hi. I am 63 years old with either my gf or my 62 year old brother. I try to go the home games but watch most of the away men and women there.