For 65 years, the Bailey’s Sandwich Shop has served the best burgers around from the iconic red and white shop on the corner of Front Street and Alonzo. On Apr 27, 2024, this location will close, and the burger shop will move. The new location proposed is south on Hwy 71 in a building attached to the Silver Dollar. According to owners Robbie and Damon Gardner, this location will allow for indoor seating, an expanded menu, and a drive-thru option.

Built during the late 40s by Mrs. Homer Lee Taylor and Fannie McDonald, the small hotdog stand served the community waiting on trains and browsing the stores on Front Street. Its most famous times began in the late 50s and continues to be recognized state-wide as Bailey’s.

Losing this well-known location will be a loss for Coushatta, but time marches on, and as the town grows and improves, so must our shops and restaurants. Gardner says, “We are excited for the change that’s coming. We appreciate all our customers and can’t wait to see y’all in the new location.”

If you want a walk back in time or maybe just a picture for posterity, hurry and get a burger at Bailey’s Sandwich Shop.