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OUR HISTORY: Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill opened in 1992 at its original location on Wellborn Road. The building was
originally a one-room feed store which was renovated and expanded into the current restaurant site in south College Station.
The origin of the restaurant's name has been handed down over the years. Koppe Bridge was an actual bridge that spanned the
Brazos River through the mid-1920's until it was eventually taken out by floodwaters. It was the only crossing over the Brazos
River into the area at that time. After the bridge fell the final time, a local rancher acquired some of the piers and timbers
from the bridge that eventually became part of the old feed store's flooring. The restaurant was named Koppe Bridge as a
way to keep the legacy of the bridge alive because it IS the "foundation" of the business. Over the years, with
dedication and hard work, the business grew with the great support of locals, Aggies, and former students. This allowed for
the newest Koppe Bridge location on Harvey Road which opened in August 2002. Until the mid-1980's, the Harvey Road location
was the former site of Jose's Mexican Food Restaurant (and The Anchor Club many years before that). The old Jose's burned
and the site was left vacant for many years. Koppe Bridge, now with two locations and over 45 employees, has employed a vast
group of great people over the years. Many have moved on to successful careers and some of the best are still with our team
today. We've also had many notables walk through our doors to enjoy the "Best Big Burger in Town" ...including
Former President Bush, 41 and A&M's President, Dr. Robert Gates as well as Texas Governor Rick Perry and Senator Steve
Ogden. Besides the quality of our made to order food, customer service is one of the most important business aspects to our
owners, management, and employees. We continue to be committed to maintaining the success of Koppe Bridge and our contribution
to the local economy and community. Visit the links above to see what others are saying about Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill...
or better yet, stop by either location for "The Best Big Burger in Town". Thank you Bryan-College Station and
Gig'Em Aggies! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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