Have you ever driven past a business that provides a service and noticed there were no cars in the parking lot? You may have questioned the quality of the establishment. But how do you know if you drive by during its slow time? Or is most of its business based on foot traffic?
With our Readers’ Choice Awards, you won’t have to wonder. We asked Peachtree Corners Magazine readers to name their favorites in a variety of categories. So, if you’re looking for great Chinese food, a reliable pet groomer or the best place to get your nails done, nearly 2,000 of your neighbors have given their recommendations.’
Best Mexican Food
1 Taqueria del Mar
Taqueria del Mar is a fast-casual grill and bar featuring affordable Southwestern cuisine with handcrafted margaritas, cocktails, beer and wine. Dedicated to sustainability, it uses recycled and reclaimed supplies, fixtures and equipment. The entire restaurant interior was built using recycled and reclaimed wood. 5075 Suite 105A Peachtree Parkway taqueriadelmar.com @TaqueriadelMar, 770-696-4582
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Southern California that serves hand crafted American food and beverages using seasonally inspired ingredients. 5224 Peachtree Parkway lazydogrestaurants.com 470-735-4501
2 Marlow’s Tavern
5210 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 260 marlowstavern.com, 470-550-1197
’Cue has only one philosophy: make everything from scratch and make it yummy, fill the restaurant with good fun people to serve you, change up the menu utilizing locally grown fruits and vegetables and bring in some unique beers and inspiring wines so that each day is a new day. Wait, maybe that’s more like five philosophies. 5260 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard peachtreecorners@cuebarbecue.com, cuebarbecue.com, 470-299-5117
2 Moe’s Original Barbecue
5005 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 810 moesoriginalbbq.com, 770-696-2631
3 Shane’s Rib Shack
5770 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 111 shanesribshack.com, 770-416-6606
Honorable Mentions
JR’s Log House Restaurant
Best Breakfast
1 First Watch
Just as each morning greets the sunrise, First Watch greets each season with a menu featuring ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. That’s why on their menu you’ll find vibrant, green California-grown asparagus in April, or the most refreshing Florida watermelon in July, or tender, sweet yellow corn from the Midwest in August. 5230 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 110 firstwatch.com, 470-781-9190
5270 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 120 peachtreecorners@flyingbiscuit.com, flyingbiscuit.com, 770-407-5885
Honorable Mentions
Corner Bakery
IHOP
Manhattan Bagels
Best Brewery
1 Kettlerock Brewing
Kettlerock strives to create intriguing beers in both European and American styles with beers that are complex, yet balanced. And the journey is as much a part of the experience as the destination. Stop in for a classic stroll with your favorite or branch out and try a twist on a style you know and love. 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Suite #1 kettlerockbrewing.com, 678-615-2600
Co-founders Ted Turner and George W. McKerrow imagined a restaurant where friends and family could sit down to an experience founded on the ideals that have made this country great — and where important ingredients like simplicity, honesty and authenticity would create classic American dishes. 5165 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 205 tedsmontanagrill.com, 678-405-0305
Located at Wellington Center, Lon U offers a vast menu of traditional Chinese and Thai entrees in a warm, classy setting. 5005 Peachtree Parkway #860 lonunorcrosstogo.com, 770-441-0200
This friendly neighborhood cafe serves up coffee and bubble tea as well as sandwiches, fun desserts and snacks. Dine in is available with super-fast wi-fi, plenty of outlets with USB ports for charging and live outdoor music. 6365 Spalding Drive, Suite D facebook.com/peachycorners 678-691-0547
From piping hot cookies baked fresh when you order to chocolatey brownies and all the best fixings, Tiff’s Treats aims to please any sweet tooth, hand-delivered from its ovens to your door. 5230 Town Center Boulevard, #130 cookiedelivery.com, 470-387-1200
5210 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 240 kremoicecream.com, 470-375-8959
Honorable Mentions
Kremo Ice Cream
Beard Papa’s
Cinnaholic
Baskin-Robbins
Playa Bowl
Best Japanese Food
1 Aomi
This festive Japanese spot offers tableside hibachi grilling, plus a sushi bar and cocktails. 5145 Peachtree Parkway, #470A aomijapanese.com, 770-840-8710
Mojitos offers authentic Cuban cuisine for dine-in, carryout and delivery. Reservations can be made by phone. 5161 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 630 mojitosbistro.com, 770-686-3254
Cuisine & Wine Bar L’thai serves authentic Thai cuisine from spring rolls to drunken noodles to crispy duck and pad-see-ew — all made with fresh, organic ingredients. 5450 Peachtree Parkway ordersave.com/lethai-peachtreecorners, 770-807-7684
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Southern California that serves hand crafted American food and beverages using seasonally inspired ingredients. 5224 Peachtree Parkway lazydogrestaurants.com 470-735-4501
Italian Pizza Kitchen Fire and Stone serves Neapolitan and New York style pizzas made with the freshest premium ingredients and prepared at 800 degrees in wood-fired ovens. 5215 Town Center Boulevard fireandstonekitchen.com 470-219-5100
The goal of Redlands Grill is to be a chef-driven, boutique-style restaurant emphasizing high-quality food and professional service. 5245 Peachtree Parkway jalexandersholdings.com 770-263-9755
Royal Bistro features authentic Thai dishes, many that are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian without compromising taste. 6365 Spalding Drive, Suite A royal-bistro.com, 678-404-7733
2 Loving Hut
6385 Spalding Drive, Suite E lovinghut.us, 678-421-9191
Hand & Stone offers a full complement of specialty massages, facials and enhancements. 5210 Town Center Boulevard, second floor handandstonepeachtreecorners.com, 800-915-3235
2 Massage Envy
5270 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 109B massageenvy.com, 770-300-0033
Hand & Stone offers a full complement of specialty massages, facials and enhancements. 5210 Town Center Boulevard, second floor handandstonepeachtreecorners.com, 800-915-3235
Burn Boot Camp offers challenging and encouraging workouts with elite certified personal trainers who will push you to your limits and completely transform your life. You’ll get all the benefits of personal training in an exciting and encouraging group setting. 5450 Peachtree Parkway burnbootcamp.com, 470-403-2876
Whether you’re looking for routine nail care or special events, Urban Nail Salon will surely make you feel pampered with its excellent services and premium quality products. 5270 Peachtree Parkway, #112 facebook.com/urbannailsalon 678-292-6307
Brothers Michael and Van Council launched Van Michael in 1984 with the goal to raise the bar in the beauty industry and elevate hairdressing as a valued professional career. At Van Michael, clients receive tailored attention at every point of contact. 5161 Peachtree Parkway vanmichael.com, 678-987-3600
Peach Paws Animal Hospital’s mission is to partner with clients to maximize quality life of pets by equipping knowledge and emphasizing preventative care. 5075 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 101 peachpawsvet.com, 770-726-8725
Peachtree Corners Animal Clinic has been providing compassionate veterinary medical, surgical and dental care to patients since 1975. The veterinary doctors, nursing and technical staff practice the highest standard of veterinary medicine in a friendly and caring environment. 4020 Holcomb Bridge Road animal-dr.com, 770-448-0700
Camp All-American transforms summer days into unforgettable memories with week-long summer camp experiences for kids to remember forever. It is where the world’s most amazing counselors throw hype dance parties, invest in campers and take time to make every moment fun, intentional and full of life. 9500 Medlock Bridge Road campallamerican.com, 678-405-2266
Nearly two miles of shoreline on Lake Wylie provides an amazing backdrop for life-changing experiences at YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Just 30 minutes from Charlotte, this ultimate water playground has welcomed campers for over 80 years and has helped kids cultivate individual talents and skills like independence, self-discipline and empathy. 1 Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 ymcacharlotte.org/camps/camp-thunderbird, 704-716-4100
2 Camp Westminster
2421 Lake Rockaway Road NW, Conyers, GA 30012 campwestminster.org, 770-483-2225
Best Hiking Trail / Place to Walk in Peachtree Corners
1 Jones Bridge Park
The scenic hike at Jones Bridge Park explores the Chattahoochee River’s scenic banks in the city of Johns Creek, visiting the remnants of a turn-of-the-century bridge and a beautiful, riverside forest. A moderate hike (or great trail run) on this under-five-mile loop scores views of the river’s whitewater shoals and its lush, wildflower and wildlife-filled forest. 4901 E. Jones Bridge Road atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/jones-bridge-park-trail, 678-277-0920