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It’s Juneteenth weekend in Atlanta, and that means it’s time to take in one of the most important events in American history.
There are tons of Juneteenth events happening in metro Atlanta this weekend. Scroll to the bottom to the see the full list.
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On that date in 1865, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
While most of the country is just catching up to the significance of Juneteenth, communities in Texas have long celebrated it.
Atlanta Juneteenth Events 2025
Here’s a rundown of some top Juneteenth events around Atlanta this weekend:
Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
Where: Hapeville Depot Museum, 620 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
When: Thursday, June 19 (1:00 p.m.), but festivities may extend into the weekend
What: Honor Juneteenth with cultural performances, historical exhibits, and community activities. Check for weekend events like music or storytelling that may continue.
Cost: FreeJuneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
Date: June 14–15, 2025 (Parade: June 14 at 12 p.m.)
Location: Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA (Parade starts near The King Center on Auburn Ave NE, proceeds along Boulevard NE to 10th Street NE)
Details: This is the 13th annual event, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the Southeast. It features a Black History Parade with over 20 floats, live music on two stages, a 5K Freedom Run, a car and bike show, an artist’s market, international food court, STEM workshops, and children’s activities. The event is family-friendly with a strict ban on violence, profanity, or racial epithets. It aims to represent every city in Georgia for a unified celebration. Admission is free.
Juneteenth at Atlanta History Center
- Date: June 15, 2025
- Location: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
- Details: A free, family-friendly event celebrating Black craftsmanship and artistry. Activities include hands-on craft demonstrations (quilting, blacksmithing, woodworking, pottery, textiles), an art fair with works for purchase, and a conversation with author Robell Awake and Dr. Tiffany Momon about Black craft history. The event features folktales, storytelling, and a kids’ zone. Complimentary parking is available, and MARTA bus route 110 stops nearby. Registration is encouraged.
Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration
- Date: June 19, 2025, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
- Location: City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA
- Details: A free evening event with live performances, food trucks, a West African drum circle, a genealogy exhibit, and student-created digital art displays. The “IMANI” dance and theater show starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Byers Theatre. This event emphasizes community engagement and cultural experiences.
- Image Description: Photos would capture the energetic drum circle, colorful dance performances, food truck lines, and art displays under the evening sky at City Springs’ outdoor spaces.
Juneteenth Festival at Adair Park II
- Date: June 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
- Location: 866 Murphy Ave SW, Atlanta, GA
- Details: Organized by Morgan Green, this festival celebrates freedom and African American heritage with live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and community activities. It’s a family-friendly event focused on unity and cultural pride. Tickets and further details are available via Eventbrite.
- Image Description: Expect images of lively crowds, vendor stalls with handmade goods, and performers on stage, set against the green backdrop of Adair Park II.
Freedom & Futures by Atlanta Black Chambers
- Date: June 19, 2025, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
- Location: The Event Loft, Atlanta, GA
- Details: A free event for entrepreneurs and community leaders, hosted by the Atlanta Black Chambers and sponsored by Chase. It focuses on networking and celebrating Juneteenth with a business-oriented lens. Registration is required.
- Image Description: Visuals might include professional networking scenes, speakers addressing attendees, and branded setups with Chase and Atlanta Black Chambers logos in a modern event space.
Juneteenth Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery
- Date: June 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Location: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
- Details: A free, family-friendly event with live music, storytelling, guided tours, and children’s programming from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 5 p.m., historian D.L. Henderson discusses her book Perpetual Segregation. The event emphasizes history and community engagement.
- Image Description: Images would show families enjoying live music, guided tours through the historic cemetery, and storytelling sessions, with vibrant setups for kids’ activities and vendor booths.
Chattahoochee Food Works Juneteenth Celebration
- Date: June 19–21, 2025, 12:00–11:00 p.m. daily
- Location: Chattahoochee Food Works, The Works ATL, 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
- Details: A three-day celebration of Black freedom, culture, and joy through food, drink, music, and community events. Each day features unique culinary offerings and cultural experiences, with a live DJ closing out Saturday night. Admission is free; food and drink are available for purchase.
- Image Description: Photos would include food stalls with diverse cuisines, crowds enjoying live music, and a lively DJ set under the modern, open-air setting of The Works ATL.
POWER: Juneteenth All White Day Party
- Date: June 19, 2025
- Location: Essence, Riverdale, GA
- Details: A high-energy indoor celebration with DJs, food, and drinks. Free entry with RSVP before 4 p.m. This event focuses on music and festive vibes.
- Image Description: Expect images of partygoers in white attire, dancing to DJ music, with vibrant lighting and a festive atmosphere inside the Essence venue.
Final Word
Aside from cultural events, Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
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Midnight Market ATL is one of the premiere food events in Atlanta — and it’s happening this weekend. Interested in going? Read on.
What Is Midnight Market ATL and When Is It Held?
Midnight Market ATL is a late-night food festival held at Atlantic Station in Atlanta, designed for foodies aged 21 and older who love to eat, drink, and dance. You can purchase tickets here.
It features over 40 food vendors offering small plates (many priced at $8 or less, with at least one $5 option per vendor), showcasing a variety of international cuisines.
Where is Midnight Market ATL Being Held?
Midnight Market ATL is being held at 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Where: Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
When: Friday, June 20
What: Kick off the weekend with live music and a vibrant night market featuring local vendors, food, and drinks. The Midnight Market ATL continues on Saturday, June 21, for more late-night fun.
Cost: Free entry; bring cash for vendors.The event also includes 40 local artisans, free roller skating, live DJs, and additional activities like games. It typically occurs over one or two nights, with the 2025 event scheduled for June at the Pinnacle Lot. Tickets are required, and attendees are encouraged to bring their appetite, crew, or a date.
Final Word
Atlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!
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Nothing says Father’s Day like a nice, hearty meal in a comfortable environment. Atlanta’s restaurants have some great Father’s Day meals that Dad will love.
If you’re looking for a place to take dear old dad, here are the restaurants with Father’s Day specials in Atlanta.
When Is Father’s Day 2025?
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, which means that in a few days it’s going to be the daddy of all great days. Pops will likely be hungry so you’ll need to take care of that ASAP.
Atlanta Restaurants With Father’s Day Meals
Here’s a roundup of Atlanta restaurants offering special Father’s Day menus or events for June 15, 2025, based on available information. Reservations are recommended for most locations, and prices may exclude tax and gratuity unless noted. Note that Father’s Day falls during the FIFA Club World Cup kickoff in Atlanta, so some restaurants may also host soccer watch parties.
Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant (Alpharetta)
- Offering: Father’s Day Take & Bake menu for at-home celebrations. Main courses include lasagna, chicken Francese, sausage and peppers, or meatballs, served with house salad and garlic bread.
- Pricing: Half trays ($75, feeds 4–6); full trays ($150, feeds 8–12). Includes 10% discount at Cork & Glass wine shop.
- Details: Pre-orders due by June 12; pickup on June 14.
Chido & Padre’s (Buckhead)
- Offering: Brunch and dinner specials. Brunch features Nopales Oaxaca omelet ($15) with skillet hash potatoes, Morita chile salsa, and queso Oaxaca. Dinner includes carne asada grilled skirt steak ($26) with ranchero sauce.
- Details: Reservations via OpenTable.
Fogón and Lions (Alpharetta)
- Offering: Father’s Day brunch buffet featuring “Asado” (fire-roasted meats and sausages) and tapas. Dads get bottomless mimosas and beer.
- Pricing: $69/adult, $29/kid.
- Location: 10 Roswell St. Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
- Details: Reservations online.
Gypsy Kitchen (Buckhead)
Photo credit: Gypsy Kitchen - Offering: Mediterranean-inspired specials including black-eyed pea falafel ($14) with mint labneh, pickled onions, and chile oil, and braised lamb shank ($38) with pearl couscous, preserved lemon, and mint. Craft cocktails and sangria available.
- Location: 3035 Peachtree Rd NE Ste A209, Atlanta, GA 30305.
- Details: Open all day; reservations recommended.
Il Premio (Forth Hotel, Old Fourth Ward)
- Offering: Italian Father’s Day menu with dishes like grilled veal chop, carbonara, and grilled asparagus, plus a martini flight.
- Timing: 3–9 p.m.
- Location: 800 Rankin St. NE, Atlanta.
- Details: Reservations via 470-470-8020.
Mary Mac’s Tea Room (Midtown)
- Offering: Southern classics like fried chicken and Georgia peach cobbler.
- Timing: Opens early at 10 a.m.
- Details: No specific Father’s Day menu noted, but early opening caters to holiday crowds.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails (Milton)
- Offering: Three-course menu with choices like watermelon gazpacho, candied bacon deviled eggs, shrimp and grits, or wagyu medallions.
- Pricing: $65/person.
- Timing: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Location: 800 Mayfield Road, Milton.
- Details: Reservations via 770-817-0161.
O-Ku (West Midtown)
- Offering: Osusume (chef’s choice) Ribeye five-course experience with signature and seasonal dishes.
- Pricing: $85/person.
- Timing: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Location: 1085 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta.
- Details: Reservations via 404-500-2383.
Serena Pastificio (Midtown)
- Offering: Coastal Northern Italian brunch menu featuring Pollo e Waffle, Ravioli alla Carbonara, and Benedette al Prosciutto.
- Details: Reservations online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill (Buckhead)
- Offering: Specials include shrimp pasta Alfredo ($32), steak frites with garlic butter ($36), and sweet potato-crusted trout.
- Details: No specific reservation details provided.
The Southern Gentleman (Buckhead)
- Offering: Three-course prix-fixe brunch ($65/person) with dishes like steak and eggs or bourbon-glazed salmon. Enhanced dinner menu available.
- Details: Kids’ menu priced à la carte; reservations recommended.
Your 3rd Spot (West Midtown)
- Offering: Full-day celebration with unlimited games, DJ entertainment, six- or eight-course Taste & Explore menu, and themed family packages.
- Details: Special pricing for early bookings
Final Word
Dads are often the neglected parent when it comes to dining. But that doesn’t have to be the case for you.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 15+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
Here Are The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta
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Kick off the weekend with this 8th annual Taco & Tequila Crawl, sampling tacos and tequila at various Midtown venues. Expect a lively crowd, great drinks, and tasty bites at one of the best festivals in Atlanta.
Taco & Tequila Crawl ATL: What you need to know
The Taco & Tequila Crawl is set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT in Midtown at several locations. Your General Admission Ticket Includes:
- 4 Tacos
- Taco Crawl Signature Koozie
- Exclusive drink specials at every stop (Margs, Beer, and Tequila)
- The Taco Crawl Signature Crawl Map
- Professional photographer on site
- Exclusive party stops to dance off the tacos & margaritas
- More to come!
VIP Ticket Includes:
- Signature Taco Crawl T-Shirt pictured below
- 5 Tacos
- Early registration starting at 11am (extra hour of crawling)
- Complimentary shot of tequila upon arrival at VIP check-in
- Taco Crawl Signature Koozie
- Exclusive drink specials at every stop (Margs, Beer, and Tequila)
- The Taco Crawl Signature Crawl Map
- Professional photographer on site
- Exclusive party stops to dance off the tacos & margaritas
- More to come!
Tickets start from $31 and up.
Participating Bars, Cantinas, and Specials:
- Escorpión – Registration
- Senor Patron
- Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant Midtown Atlanta
- Hudson Grille
- Ri Ra Irish Pub
- Rreal Tacos
- Publico ATL Midtown
- Tin Lizzy Midtown
- More restaurants to come including tacos and drink specials!
This is a rain or shine event! Refunds given until 30 days from event.
Final Word
Atlanta has just about everything you need for a fun time in a big-city. If you love to laugh, you should check out the best comedy clubs in Atlanta.
For those who feel like dancing or vibing to some music, Atlanta’s got some of the best clubs in the South.
Want to get out of the house during the day? Why not get some shopping in the city by patronizing local vendors with handmade goods, arts, crafts, candles, soaps, vintage and more.
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The Atlanta Fringe Festival takes place this weekend in the heart of the city. It is one of the best festivals in Atlanta this time of year.
This annual two-week celebration wraps up this weekend featuring non-mainstream performing arts with live theater, dance, puppetry, storytelling, and more.
Over 80 performance groups across 10 venues offer a mix of edgy, creative shows, including family-friendly options during Kid Fringe.
When Does the Atlanta Fringe Festival Take Place?
The 13th annual festival takes place May 28-June 8, 2025 at venues throughout East Atlanta, featuring live performances by 60 artist groups from across the country, as well as featured performances from some of our favorite local Atlanta artists.
Brunch Bunch: Thursday, June 5
Highland Bakery: Southern comfort food (sweet potato pancakes, fried chicken eggs benedict), plus pastries and baked goods, coffee + smoothies.
Little 5 Points AND East Atlanta Village – June 6, 7
The wildly popular Street Fringe has EXPLODED into its second spectacular year, unleashing an absolute tsunami of jaw-dropping street talent from every corner of America! Not just ONE but TWO locations this year – Little 5 Points AND East Atlanta Village are about to transform into mind-blowing busking wonderlands!
How To Buy Tickets
Most tickets are $15 (Five/5ths tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door). We strongly encourage
buying your tickets online at AtlantaFringe.org. The box office at each venue opens one hour
before the first show of the day. At-the-door tickets for each show will be on sale approximately 45
minutes before showtime.Locations
- 7 Stages: 1105 Euclid Ave NE; Atlanta, GA 30307
- Argosy: 470 Flat Shoals Ave SE; Atlanta, GA 30316
- Criminal Records: 1154 Euclid Ave NE A; Atlanta, GA 30307
- Davis Plaza: 422 Seminole Ave NE; Atlanta, GA 30307
- Drugstore Vintage: 141 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
- EAV Cafe: 500 Flat Shoals Ave SE; Atlanta, GA 30316
- The Pub @ EAV: 469 Flat Shoals Ave SE; Atlanta, GA 30316
- Findley Plaza: 394 Moreland Ave NE; Atlanta, GA 30307
Final Word
Atlanta has just about everything you need for a fun time in a big-city. If you love to laugh, you should check out the best comedy clubs in Atlanta.
For those who feel like dancing or vibing to some music, Atlanta’s got some of the best clubs in the South.
Want to get out of the house during the day? Why not get some shopping in the city by patronizing local vendors with handmade goods, arts, crafts, candles, soaps, vintage and more.
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Recording artist Cardi B is speaking about her financial affairs in a rant she posted on social media in response to shenanigans from her estranged husband OffSet.
The former Migos rapper and Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, purchased a Buckhead mansion in 2019 when they were newlyweds. Since then, the couple have split due to marital issues, including allegations of cheating.
Cardi’s latest tirade, this one expletive-laden, was sparked by a request for spousal support by OffSet’s attorney.
Talking on Spaces, Cardi B addresses Offset’s request for spousal support, saying she didn’t initially ask for child support to end their marriage quickly and has kept their house open for him to see their children, despite his infrequent visits. She says “It is not one day that he not allow to see my kid,” highlighting her efforts to facilitate his access.
She also details the extensive expenses she covers for their children, including a $45,000 school fee, a $3,000 weekly babysitter, and additional costs for tutors, piano lessons, and security due to threats against their daughter. “My kids got their own driver. The kids driver is on a retainer for ten thousand dollars a month.”
Cardi’s home is in one of the most expensive homes in Atlanta.
About the Atlanta Mansion, Cardi B Says:
- “The Atlanta house you have for me with the bill. The last year you have left me with the kids bill.”
- “Everyone had go over here and clap shit the fuck up cause at the end of day I’m paying for the bill in that shit cuz you haven’t paid shit for a whole year.”
- “But you know what you harass me so much with my when we were my nigga there I just want peace I want peas you wanna be with your bitch in this house all right fine just please leave me alone.”
Here is what Cardi had to say:
Cardi said last year that she no longer wanted the Atlanta home, but evidently she’s still paying for it.
Cardi has moved on, posting a provocative photo of herself with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who she’s been seen with publicly a handful of times.
This is getting juicy.
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The Virginia-Highland Summerfest is happening in Midtown Atlanta this weekend.
The festival features three days of activities, including over 250 arts and crafts vendors, live music from local and regional performers, food trucks, and a kids’ zone. The 5K run is a highlight for active attendees. Free admission makes this a must-visit for a quintessential Atlanta experience.Keep reading to find out some key things to know about the event, which is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.
The Virginia-Highland Summerfest runs at the following times:
- June 6, Friday Night Kick-off: 6pm – 9 pm
- June 7: Saturday Festival: 10am – 10pm
- June 8: Sunday Festival: 11am-5pm
The festival will feature fine artists, live music, a KidsFest, and lots of food festival vendors to Virginia Highland, plus a Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5K run!
Virginia-Highland Summerfest: Everything To Know
The Summerfest will include a lot of cool things to see, eat and enjoy this year, from arts and crafts from some of the best artists and makers in the Southeast to live entertainment.
5K Race
For more than 30 years, Summerfest has included one of the best races in Atlanta, the 5K Race, which is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
The 5K race begins at the eastern end of the festival just one block east of the intersection of Virginia and N. Highland.
Want to cheer on the runners? The gun goes off at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Live Music
As always, there will be live music made up with some of the most eclectic bands you should know about.
Fine Art Market
Features artwork from some of the best artists in the southeast and beyond. It is not juried this year and there will be no awards.
Makers’ Market
Includes handmade items such as soaps, lotions, candles, pet items, plants and delicious consumables such as nuts, chocolate, jams, honey, etc. These vendors are not allowed to sell t-shirts, clothing, crafts of any kind or home objects such as furniture or decorative objects, drinks, non-packaged food or toys.
Where Will Virginia-Highland Summerfest Be Located?
The Virginia-Highland Summerfest will take place at Virginia Ave. between Barnett St. and Arcadia St. at John Howell Park. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Festival organizers say to use “Virginia Avenue at N. Highland Avenue 30306” as the destination for the festival
Final Word
Atlanta has plenty of things to do this weekend. Don’t sit this one out. While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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Being billed as the ‘largest national touring festival,” the Breakaway Music Festival comes to Atlanta on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. Get tickets to Friday’s show. Go to Saturday’s show.
The event is a major touring festival for EDM acts, and debuts in Atlanta with headliners Zedd, Illenium and Chris Lake.
What’s the Music Lineup for the Breakaway Music Festival?
The Breakaway Atlanta Music Festival 2025, happening May 16-17 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, features the following lineup:
Headliners:
- Chris Lake
- Illenium
- Zedd
Additional Acts:
- ALLEYCVT
- Blanke
- Cyclops
- Dennett
- Disco Lines
- Dr. Fresch
- it’s murph
- Le Youth
- Mary Droppinz
- Miss Dre
- Myles O’Neal
- Never Dull
- Night Tales
- Nikita, The Wicked
- SHIMA
- Space Laces
- Tinlicker
- Wooli
Local Atlanta Talent:
- Gazza
- Gia Nobody
- Not Available
Check Our Your Atlanta
Check out Atlanta’s Ultimate Festival Guide for more outdoor events like this.
Atlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!
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Got a green thumb? Or wish you had one? Then you’ll love this event, which is sponsored by WABE.
The Atlanta Soil Festival returns to Atlanta this weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Maddox Park. Learn about the importance of healthy soil, meet inspiring local growers, and enjoy a day of fun and learning.
In addition to hearing from local farmers, you’ll also learn the best time to grow fruits and vegetables in Georgia.
What to Expect:
- Delicious food from local vendors
- Engaging workshops on composting, beekeeping, and gardening
- Growers’ panel featuring local food leaders
- Farmers market & plant sale featuring local vendors
- Beer garden
- Free compost giveaway
- Kids’ activities & cooking demos for the whole family
The Atlanta Soil Festival costs between $4 and $25 for a ticket. This ticket covers admission, food, beverages, and more, and the festival aims to support local farms and community gardens.
Explore Your Atlanta
Atlanta has just what you need, not just today but every weekend. From exploring the city’s diverse restaurant scene to taking in a beautiful park greenspace or even checking out the hidden gems, Atlanta has some of everything.
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are.
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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The hits just keep on coming for national burger chain Shake Shack. The popular restaurant has announced the opening of its second U.S. Support Center at The Battery Atlanta later this year.
The new Atlanta office will join the brand’s original Support Center in New York – where Shake Shack was founded in 2004 – and its international Support Center in Hong Kong, forming a global network that supports Shake Shack’s 336 domestic Company-owned Shacks and roughly 13,000 U.S.-based Team Members, and more than 250 licensed Shacks across 20 countries.
Together, these offices are key to driving the Company’s long-term goal of opening 1,500 domestic Company-owned Shacks and continued global growth.
“Shake Shack will always have a home in New York City – our birthplace and the culinary capital of the world,” said Rob Lynch, CEO at Shake Shack. “By expanding our Support Center footprint to Atlanta, we’ll have the tools needed to fuel our next stage of growth, with spaces dedicated to enhancing how our teams connect, train and innovate. The Battery Atlanta stood out as a vibrant, community-driven location that reflects our brand values and offers access to Atlanta’s incredible talent. This expansion supports our ultimate goal of helping our Shack operators win big and deliver Enlightened Hospitality in every community we serve.”
Located across Battery Avenue from Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, and next to the Coca-Cola Roxy, the over 25,000-square-foot office space will occupy Suite #100 in Two Ballpark Center. It will feature a state-of-the-art test kitchen and multiple training and meeting spaces, bringing the brand’s energy, innovation, and hospitality-forward spirit to Atlanta’s dynamic culinary landscape and thriving corporate community.
The new office space joins an impressive lineup of tenants and partners that have made The Battery Atlanta one of the region’s most vibrant mixed-use destinations.
In addition to the new Support Center opening later this year, Shake Shack will debut a new flagship restaurant at The Battery Atlanta this summer, introducing an exciting evolution of the brand. As the first full bar in Shake Shack’s company owned portfolio, this location will offer signature cocktails, classic cocktails, local craft beer, wine and more, all served alongside its beloved core menu.
“Shake Shack expanding into both office and restaurant spaces at The Battery Atlanta is a powerful testament to the dynamic environment we’ve built,” said Mike Plant, President and CEO of Braves Development Company.
“When looking for tenants, we knew Shake Shack was a perfect brand fit, not only because of their passionate fan base and employee first mentality, but also because of their deep-rooted focus on community and hospitality, which aligns perfectly with our vision of The Battery. We look forward to the long-term growth and collaboration this partnership will foster for both of our brands.”
As part of the new Atlanta Support Center, Shake Shack has also opened a Kitchen Innovation Lab just a short drive from The Battery Atlanta. The facility allows the brand’s Operations and Development teams to test new equipment and optimize kitchen layouts in a controlled environment to improve service speed and efficiency in new and current Shacks across the system.
Final Word
If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
