Southeast Missourian:
Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burger Tavern will open this June in the Town Plaza shopping center, 2016 William Street.
Owners Bill Zellmer and Lonnie Griggs are the first franchisees of the Michigan-based restaurant chain. Zellmer and Griggs, who are brothers-in-law, operate six Buffalo Wild Wings franchises in the region, including one in Town Plaza. They were introduced to the Bagger Dave’s franchise through a fellow Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, who had 21 BWW restaurants and created the Bagger Dave’s concept.
According to a news release, their burgers are made from fresh, never frozen, beef and guests can choose from more than 30 toppings to create their own “legendary burger” including six cheese choices, three types of buns, six house-made sauces and more. The menu features hand-cut, double-fried French fries, Dave’s Sweet Potato Chips, Turkey Black Bean Chili and Sloppy Dave’s BBQ, as well as sandwiches, salads and hand-dipped milkshakes. Bagger Dave’s carries its own line of soft drinks. The bar will feature craft beer on draft, several bottled varieties, spirits and a large wine selection. The historical decor will feature classic photographs and a moving miniature train.