East Cobb Food, Drink & Dining Out

East Cobb Food Scores: Night Life Pizza; Coaches Corner; more

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The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:East Cobb Food Scores

Coaches Corner
3920 Canton Road, Suite 250
March 13, 2025, Score: 93, Grade: A

Daniell Middle School
2950 Scott Drive
March 17, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Domino’s
2146 Roswell Road, Suite 100
March 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Kell High School
4770 Lee Waters Road
March 18, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Night Life Pizza
562 Wylie Road, Suite 18
March 17, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Pruitt Place East Cobb
3039 Sandy Plains Road
March 14, 2024, Score: 90, Grade: A

Shish Kabob Mediterranean Grill
2060 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 180
March 20, 2025, Score: 53, Grade: U

Wheeler High School
375 Holt Road
March 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Fast food; school cafeterias; more

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Zaxby's Delk Road, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Arby’s
2161 Roswell Road
March 11, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Blackwell Elementary School
3470 Canton Road
March 12, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Brumby Elementary School
815 Terrell Mill Road
March 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

East Cobb Middle School
825 Terrell Mill Road
March 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Willy’s Mexicana Grill
2900 Delk Road, Suite 8
March 11, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Wings N Things
255 Delk Road, Suite A8
March 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Wingstop
2900 Delk Road, Suite 100
March 11, 2025, Score: 93, Grade: A

Zaxby’s
2981 Delk Road
March 10, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Zaxby’s
2756 Sandy Plains Road
March 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Los Bravos; Ege Sushi; Kumo; more

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Los Bravos Johnson Ferry Road

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Dumpling Garden
2731 Sandy Plains Road
March 4, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Ege Sushi and Japanese Cuisine
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 112
March 6, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Kumo Hibachi and Sushi
2595 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 103
March 6, 2025, Score: 84, Grade: B

Los Bravos
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 42
March 6, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Yogli Mogli
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 35
March 6, 2025, Score: 94, Grade: A

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Round Trip Brewing taking part in Cobb Ale Trail promotion

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Round Trip Brewing Co. holds grand opening at Avenue East Cobb

Submitted information:

Bubbles & Brews, a month-long celebration of Cobb County, Georgia’s craft beverage makers, is back for its sixth year to shine a spotlight on local breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

In March, craft beverage enthusiasts can explore the Cobb Ale Trail to sample unique local brews. A free ‘BrewPass,’ is available online or at participating Hop Spots, guiding visitors to each location where they can collect stamps and earn sweet prizes from Cobb Travel & Tourism. Guests can also earn extra bonus stamps on their BrewPass by attending Bubbles & Brews Events throughout the month. Prizes include custom Bubbles & Brews silipints, stickers, t-shirts, and, new this year, a deck of playing cards.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Dog-friendly locations will also have Bubbles & Chews bandanas for four-legged friends. Dog owners can snap a photo of their dog in its Bubbles & Chews swag and post it using #BubblesAndChews to enter for a chance to win a basket for their furry friends. Visitors will also have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite makers and brews.

“The craft beverage industry in Cobb continues to thrive with new locations opening every year,” said Holly Quinlan, president & CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “Since launching Bubbles & Brews in 2020, we have seen these small businesses adapt, change, grow, and flourish making Cobb County a sweet spot for beverage enthusiasts. Each March, we have the opportunity to highlight these makers and recognize their role as a year-round tourism asset in our community.”

Fifteen of Cobb’s craft beverage makers are participating in the March 2025 event, including:

  • ASW Distillery (Cumberland)
  • Atlanta Hard Cider Co. & Distillery (Marietta)
  • Broken Anchor Winery (Acworth)
  • Contrast Artisan Ales (Marietta)
  • Frog Rock Brewing Company (Austell)
  • Glover Park Brewery (Marietta)
  • Horned Owl Brewing (Kennesaw)
  • Lazy Guy Distillery (Kennesaw)
  • Mandatory Fun Beer Works (Smyrna)
  • Red Top Brewhouse (Acworth)
  • Reformation Brewery (Mableton)
  • Round Trip Brewing Company (East Cobb)
  • Schoolhouse Brewing (Marietta)
  • Skint Chestnut Brewing Company (Powder Springs)
  • Viking Alchemist Meadery (Smyrna)
For more information on Bubbles & Brews, visit bubblesandbrews.com.

East Cobb Restaurant Update: Pho Hoa coming to Market Plaza

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East Cobb Restaurant Update: Pho Hoa coming to Market Plaza

The Vietnamese fast-casual concept Pho Hoa Noodle Soup and Jazen Tea will soon open its first Georgia location in East Cobb.

The California-based eatery will be moving into the former Kouzina Christos and Aurelio’s space (1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 22), but an opening date hasn’t been announced.

A message on the location’s Facebook page said that “we are hoping to be ready by March.”

The chain serves a variety of Vietnamese specialties—pho dishes, rolls, vermicelli and lemongrass pork chops—along with teas, cocktails and fruit drinks.

Some menu items also will have gluten-free options.

Pho Hoa (the latter word is Vietnamese for “harmony”) has locations in California, Washington state, British Columbia, Charlotte, N.C. and two in Florida.

Phoa was founded in 1983, and has 60 locations in six nations. Jazen Tea, also of California, was founded in 2012 and has 18 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

According to the East Cobb location’s social media pages, the concept is about “creating a space where family, harmony, and tradition come together. With fresh, high-quality ingredients, hearty bowls of flavorful pho, and refreshing craft cocktails, we’re committed to bringing something truly special to Marietta.”

East Cobb News has reached out for more information.

Renovations are continuing and hiring is underway.

The space next to what is Reunion Kitchen and Bar has been vacant since Kouzina Christos closed in January 2024.

Before that, Aurelio’s Pizza was a Market Plaza staple for decades.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Tin Lizzy’s; Panera Bread; Salata; more

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Tin Lizzy's The Avenue East Cobb temporarily closing

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Atlanta Country Club
500 Atlanta Country Club Drive
February 21, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant
617 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1
February 27, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Domino’s Pizza
4724 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 101
February 26, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Goldbergs Bagel Co. and Deli
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A110
February 27, 2025, Score: 89, Grade: B

Hibachi Stop
2856 Delk Road, Suite 305
February 25, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Hoboken Bread and Bagel Co.
1033 Sandy Plains Road, Suite G
February 21, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Panera Bread
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1530
February 24, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry
9 Sherwood Lane
February 26, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Salata
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 1100
February 21, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Tin Lizzy’s
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1510
February 24, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Wendy’s
2238 Roswell Road
February 26, 2025, Score: 97, Grade: A

Wimal Authentic Thai Food
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 112
February 24, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Mellow Mushroom; Round Trip; more

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Mellow Mushroom, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

876 NyamMinz Jamaican Cuisine
1475 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 106
February 18, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Cafe Rivkah
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2104
February 20, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Cava
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 157
February 20, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Capozzi’s
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 101
February 18, 2025, Score: 99, Grade: A

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
2765 Sandy Plains Road
February 20, 2025, Score: !00, Grade: A

Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 146
February 20, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Garrison Mill Elementary School
4111 Wesley Chapel Road
February 14, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Jersey Mike’s
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 106
February 18, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Kale Me Crazy
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1620
February 19, 2025, Score: 99, Grade: A

McDonald’s
4819 Lower Roswell Road
February 14, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Mt. Bethel Elementary School
1210 Johnson Ferry Road
February 14, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Mellow Mushroom
2421 Shallowford Road
February 17, 2025, Score: 93, Grade: A

Panda Express
3460 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 210
February 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

The Patty Wagon
4795 Canton Road, Suite 500
February 14, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Ray’s Donuts
4805 Canton Road, Suite 400
February 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Rocky Mount Elementary School
2400 Rocky Mountain Road
February 14, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Rosa’s Pizza
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 110
February 20, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Round Trip Brewing Co.
4475 Roswell Road, 1600
February 19, 2025, Score: 91: Grade: A

Starbucks at Kroger
2100 Roswell Road, 300A
February 20, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Westfield Tavern
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 138
February 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

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Taste of East Cobb announces 2025 date; seeks vendors

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Taqueria Tsunami's Thai chicken taco at the 2024 Taste of East Cobb.

Organizers of the Taste of East Cobb festival have announced that the 2025 festival date is May 3, at the usual venue, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road).

That’s a Saturday, and as in previous years it runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here’s what’s on tap:

  • A delicious variety of menu items from East Cobb’s finest restaurants

  • A Kids’ Zone with huge inflatables and fun hands-on activities, including sand art, and face painting.

  • Great live entertainment, featuring performances by local school bands. Last year’s event featured Walton High School, Wheeler High School, Dodgen Middle School, and Dickerson Middle School.

The event is a major fundraiser for the Walton Band Parent Association, and organizers are accepting applications for restaurants, sponsors and other exhibitors (click here for details).

The cost for restaurants and exhibitors is $350 and sponsorships range from $800 to $3,000.

East Cobb News has been a sponsor the last two years and we’re excited about making it three in a row!

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East Cobb foodie update: Tropical Smoothie opens at Parkaire

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A second Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened in East Cobb.East Cobb foodie update: Tropical Smoothie opens at Parkaire

It’s located at Parkaire Landing Shopping Center (4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 115), in the former Subway shop space.

The menu is similar to other locations, featuring a variety of smoothies, bowls, sliders, wraps, flatbreads and bottled beverages.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Store Website: https://locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ga/marietta/4880-lower-roswell-road

Other recent openings

Levant Oven has opened at 1275 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 130, in the same shopping center as Micro Center, and in the former space of Liberty Pizza.

As noted in the title, the restaurant’s menu items are from the Levant, the eastern Mediterranean region, featuring Manakanish pies, based a flatbread from that part of the world dips, salads, vegetable plates, drinks and desserts.

Kapow Sushi and Thai is open at the Olde Mill Shopping Center (3101 Roswell Road, Suite 116), in the former House of Ming space.

It was known formerly as Ocean Sushi Kitchen, and features a variety of Japanese fare highlights an extensive menu, along with some Thai items.

The Mayan Kitchen is a taqueria at 2595 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 101, occupying the former Catfish Hox location.

It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is open seven days a week.

Aapka Food Adda, or AFA, is open at 2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 410, in the same retail center as Montana’s and Mzizi Coffee.

The restaurant features Indian vegetarian dishes.

At the former Roll On In location at Woodlawn Point Shopping Center (1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 365) is Handmade Dumplings and Noodles, with a Chinese menu.

Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl is open at the Pavilions at East Lake (2100 Roswell Road Suite 2148), where’s AJ’s Seafood was located.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Guthrie’s; Xengo; El Jinete; more

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Guthrie's Chicken; East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Eastvalley Elementary School
380 Holt Road
February 10, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
4681 Woodstock Road, Suite 440
February 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Guthrie’s Chicken
4774 Lower Roswell Road
February 10, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Handmade Dumplings and Noodles
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 110
February 10, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Jersey Mike’s
1050 East Piedmont Road, Suite 124
February 10, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Karachi Broast and Grill
1475 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 110
February 11, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

McCleskey Middle School
4080 Maybreeze Drive
February 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Mountain View Elementary School
3151 Sandy Plains Road
February 11, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Nicholson Elementary School
1599 Shallowford Raod
February 13, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Provision Cafe
955 Johnson Ferry Road
February 10, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Saffron Cuisine
3545 Canton Road
February 11, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Shallowford Falls Elementary School
3500 Lassiter Road
February 11, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

The Solana East Cobb
1032 Johnson Ferry Road
February 13, 2025, Score: 94, Grade: A

Timber Ridge Elementary School
5000 Timber Ridge Road
February 11, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Waffle House
550 North Greenbriar Parkway
February 13, 2025, Score: 81, Grade: B

Xengo
3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 420
February 13, 2025, Score: 92, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Verandah; Freakin Incan; Sam’s BBQ; more

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Verandah Indian Cuisine opens at Olde Mill

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Addison Elementary School
3055 Ebenezer Road
February 6, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Davis Elementary School
2433 Jamerson Road
February 6, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Catering Cajun of Georgia
2421 Shallowford Road, Suite 130
February 6, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

El Serranito
2520 Shallowford Road, Suite 100
January 31, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

The Freakin Incan
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 305
February 5, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Katana Sushi Hibachi
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 152
February 5, 2025, Score: 93, Grade: A

Levant Oven
1275 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 130
February 3, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Mabry Middle School
2700 Jims Road
February 5, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Mika Sushi
4648 Woodstock Road, Suite 210
January 31, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Sam’s BBQ-1
4958 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 116
February 6, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Tofu Village
700 Sandy Plains Road, Suite B1
February 6, 2025, Score: 83, Grade: B

The Verandah Indian Restaurant
3101 Roswell Road, Suite 100
February 5, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Suburban Tap; Sabores de Mexico; more

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East Cobb Food Scores, Suburban Tap

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Empire Care Center
4360 Johnson Ferry Road
January 17, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Legacy Ridge at Marietta
840 Lecroy Drive
January 22, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Martin’s
3101 Canton Road
January 23, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

McDonald’s
3010 Canton Road
January 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Sabores de Mexico
1951 Canton Road
January 22, 2025, Score: 82, Grade: B

Suburban Tap
1318 Johnson Ferry Road
January 17, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Taco Bell
2943 Canton Road
January 22, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Twisted Taco Express
2960 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 303
January 23, 2205, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Howlin’ Willy’s; Marlow’s; more

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East Cobb Food scores, Howlin' Willy's

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Barnes and Noble Cafe
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 102
January 9, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Brazilian Bakery Cafe
1260 Powers Ferry Road, Suite A
January 14, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Chick Fil-A Sprayberry
2530 Sandy Plains Road
January 14, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Frankie’s Italian Restaurant
3100 Roswell Road
January 16, 2025, Score: 92, Grade: A

Gusto!
688 Johnson Ferry Road
January 13 2024, Score: 99, Grade: A

Howlin’ Willy’s Hot Chicken
4250 Roswell Road, Suite 600
January 9, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Kapow Sushi and Thai
3101 Roswell Road, Suite 1116
January 16, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Marlow’s Tavern
1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 208
January 14, 2025, Score: 92, Grade: A

Mayan Kitchen
2595 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 101
January 13, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Mirko Pasta
1281 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 120
January 14, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Monticello (re-inspection)
2000 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 1200
January 16, 2025, Score: 98, Grade: A

Rise Coffee and Tea
4651 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 108
January 16, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Tropical Smoothie
4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 115
January 9, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Williamson Bros. BBQ
1425 Roswell Road
January 13, 2025, Score: 88, Grade: B

Zaxby’s
750 Johnson Ferry Road
January 16, 2025 Score: 96, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Press Waffle; Peach State Pizza; more

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The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Marietta Crawfish and Seafood
1420 Roswell Road
January 6, 2025, Score: 94, Grade: A

Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill
2217 Roswell Road
January 8, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Peach State Pizza
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1700
January 8, 2025, Score: 89, Grade: B

Press Waffle Co.
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1810
January 8, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Sterling Estates
4220 Lower Roswell Road
January 2, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Thumbs Up Diner
2320 Canton Road
January 3, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

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East Cobb Restaurant Update: Alumni Cookie Dough closing

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Alumni Cookie Dough

A little more than three years after opening at Woodlawn Square Shopping Center, the Alumni Cookie Dough location is closing in East Cobb this week.

Co-franchisees Eric and Leana Tatum made the announcement on a social media posting Monday, saying the last day of business is Saturday.

The message to customers said that “your love and loyalty have meant the world to us, and we are forever grateful for the community we have built together.”

In response to a request for information from East Cobb News, Eric Tatum said the business was not profitable and “our landlord was nice enough to give us a manageable deal on early termination of our commercial lease.”

He said he’ll be looking for employment after the store closes.

The Tatums—he’s a Walton High School graduate—opened an East Cobb location of the Athens-based novelty food shop in October 2021, serving up cookie dough-based desserts, ice creams, sundaes, pretzel bites and more.

In addition to its original location in Athens, Alumni Cookie Dough also operates stores in Milton and Cumming. Another store in the Augusta area closed in 2023.

The Tatums were vendors at the Taste of East Cobb and invited local school and community organizations for special events.

The East Cobb store will observe regular hours until Saturday’s closing, “pending icy weather,” the closing message said. “We’ll probably close around 6pm on Saturday.”

Hours are 1-9 Wednesday-Thursday and 12-10 Friday-Saturday.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Super Chix; Monticello; Bar 44; more

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The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Bar 44
2755 Canton Road
December 30, 2024, Score: 96, Grade: A

Blimpie
1809 Canton Road, Suite 400
December 26, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Monticello
2000 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 1200
December 27, 2024, Score: 59, Grade: U

Starbucks
3631 Sandy Plains Road
December 23, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Super Chix
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 400
December 30, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: 101 Bagel Cafe closes

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East Cobb 101 Bagel Cafe closes

Less than three years after its opening, the 101 Bagel Cafe has closed in East Cobb.

There’s a sign on the door acknowledging the closing and green mesh around what had been a small patio in the front of the location at 4811 Lower Roswell Road, at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Road.

The news was first reported Tuesday by ToNeTo, which said there is only one 101 Bagel Cafe that remains open, in Milton/Crabapple.

The chain’s website still lists the East Cobb location, but a button for online ordering goes to the Milton/Crabapple location.

The closure in East Cobb follows other 101 Bagel Cafe closures in recent months, including on Akers Mill Road.

That was the original 101 Bagel Cafe opening in 2018. Rob Miller was the franchisee there and in East Cobb, and he also operated a location in Duluth that also has since closed.

The Dunwoody location also has closed, while the Milton location opened last year.

When Miller opened in East Cobb in April 2022, he said the New York-style concept—featuring Catskills water for boiling and then baking bagels—would find a niche in a competitive market.

He was going up against East Cobb mainstays Bagelicious and Goldbergs Bagel, not far away in the Johnson Ferry corridor.

101 Bagel Cafe’s closing follows the Flying Biscuit, which shuttered in September at Parkaire Landing, and as the Lower Roswell-Johnson Ferry area is preparing for major traffic improvements that have caused concerns for some business owners in the area.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Marietta Fish Market; La Madeleine; more

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Marietta Fish Market, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Afa Indian Cuisine
2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 410
December 19, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Cherokee Cattle Company
2710 Canton Road
December 19, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Fluffy Fluffy
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 146
December 19, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Heavenly BBQ
2550 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 400
December 16, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

La Madeleine
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 812
December 16, 2024, Score: 95, Grade: A

Marietta Fish Market
3185 Canton Road
December 17, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Red Elephant Thai Cuisine
3000 Windy Hill Road, Suite 152
December 16, 2024, Score: 80, Grade: B

Starbucks
4648 Woodstock Road, Suite 100
December 17, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

VFW Post 2681 Snack Bar
140 Powers Ferry Road
December 17, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Guthrie’s Chicken opens Monday

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East Cobb Guthrie's Chicken opening

A year after its plans were approved by the county, a Guthrie’s Chicken location in East Cobb is set to open.

We went by the new building today (4774 Lower Roswell Road at Johnson Ferry Road) and the electronic sign said the opening is Monday, Dec. 16.

There are work crews doing final touch-up work, and the location recently passed its first health inspection with flying colors.

As we noted previously, this Guthrie’s will be drive-through only due to the small size of the 3.17-acre property.

Cobb commissioners approved site plan changes in December 2023 that include right-in, right-out access only on Lower Roswell Road.

Guthrie’s knocked down the small building that formerly housed several small businesses for a new 1,500-foot structure with a drive-through canopy and 10 parking spaces.

An inflatable chicken greets motorists along Lower Roswell Road, but is partially hidden due to a low wall constructed near the intersection.

Guthrie’s is an Alabama-based chain that has one other Cobb location, in Mableton, and recently opened a restaurant in the Woodstock area.

It’s coming into a competitive East Cobb area for fast casual food, and chicken in particular. Guthrie’s menu features chicken fingers, and includes chicken sandwiches and buckets.

A Super Chix opened at Avenue East Cobb in September. In April, Howlin’ Willy’s, a hot-chicken concept from Willy’s Mexicana Grill, opened at Pine Straw Place near Trader’ Joes.

There’s also a long-standing Zaxby’s caddy-corner at the northeast intersection of Johnson Ferry and Lower Roswell.

Guthrie’s hours in East Cobb are 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Aspens Steaks; Guthrie’s Chicken; more

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The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Aspens Signature Steaks
2941 Shallowford Road
December 11, 2024, Score: 90, Grade: A

Dunkin’ Donuts
2378 Shallowford Road
December 11, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Essential Bowls
3595 Canton Road, Suite 318
December 6, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Guthrie’s Chicken
4774 Lower Roswell Road
December 9, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains
3039 Sandy Plains Road
December 6, 2024, Score: 99, Grade: A

Paisano’s Catering
3205 Canton Road, Suite 106
December 10, 2024, Score: 99, Grade: A

Pelican’s Snoballs (Mobile)
3600 Canton Road
December 10, 2024, Score: 100, Grade: A

Smoothie King
2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 120
December 12, 2024, Score: 88, Grade: B

Starbucks at Kroger
1310 Powers Ferry Road
December 11, 2024, Score:92, Grade: A

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