Shops You’ll Find Only in Atlanta

Atlanta has plenty of places to shop that are off the beaten path, but you just need to know where to go. That perfect gift or souvenir might be waiting for you at a nighttime market, within a neighborhood boutique or inside a co-op that celebrates the city’s diverse culture. Here are only a few of Atlanta’s out-of-the-ordinary shopping stops for memorable items, apparel and even plants. 

Pullman Yards Chefs Market 

Atlanta’s largest weekly food festival is a market-meets-bazaar with more than 30 local and regional food, beverage and artisan vendors. Happening each weekend at Pullman Yards, the market also features live music and interactive entertainment, elevating this market a little higher on the festive spectrum. Come Fridays from 6-11 p.m. and Saturdays from 4-10 p.m., and stay tuned for special events like the AAPI Night Market (every fourth Friday) and the Mercado de la Noche (every third Friday). While you’re there, take advantage of the 17,000-square-foot beverage hall called AlcoHall and restaurants Zarate Kitchen – a Filipino pop-up – and Fishmonger II, a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand pick.

Where: 225 Rogers St NE

Leafy New Finds

Find exotic cacti and tropical potted plants, handmade soil blends, gardening tools and house plants at The Victorian Atlanta in Ponce City Market. Founders Libby Hockenberry and Cary Smith offer green thumb consultations and at-home “greenterior” consultations, as well as workshops and more at this creative plant shop.

The Kai Garden is a creative pop-up nursery offering rare and unusual plants including perennials, annuals, and exotic and evergreen varieties. Owner and creative artist Eric Mac curates these events and offers one of the best rare plant pop-up opportunities in the city at his East Lake home. 

Where: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

Adelina Social Goods 

This inspirational spot in The Works Upper Westside, one of Atlanta’s favorite food halls, is a curated store full of things that owner Sarah Noble and her husband Ted love. Pick up one of their signature Cocktail Kits that come in many flavor combinations to suit different tastes. Each kit is themed around a seasonal cocktail mixer with bitters, garnishes and other ingredients added to make a variety of cocktails. Recipe cards, cocktail napkins and other bar tools complete the package. A variety of entertaining accessories are available, from glassware and serveware to boards and trays, and the store also carries food items, scented candles, body products and other home goods. A selection of curated stationary and greeting cards brings correspondence back in style. The store celebrates its fourth anniversary during Labor Day Weekend, so stop in for cocktail samples and some fun promotions. 

Where: 1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW

The Village Retail

Shop local at The Village Retail, showcasing high-quality products from numerous Black entrepreneurs from around the city. Founded by Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, the community-driven shop offers a curated retail experience where makers and businesses have a home to sell their goods and merchandise. Shop clothing, home goods, accessories and much more at The Village Retail’s Ponce City Market store. You’ll find around 25 Black-owned brands offering amazing products and souvenirs.  

Where: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

Citizen Supply 

Also found at Ponce City Market, this artisan marketplace inspires the maker in all of us with local vendors and small businesses offering one-of-a-kind wares. Citizen Supply started nine years ago to bridge the gap between the local community and small businesses. Find brands offering graphic apparel, unique hats, luxury street wear and even original paintings. The all-inclusive apparel line Emacity Threads is inspired by pop culture, and Everythang Dope is a vintage shop inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s brands. If you’re feeling crafty, pick up a modern cross stitch kit by Spot Colors and settle in at the co-working space where visitors can complete projects together. Special events, workshops and art classes are always happening at this spot that’s always buzzing.  

Where: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

City Issue

City Issue specializes in mid-century modern furnishings, lighting and home decor items. Looking for pieces from the 1950s through the 1970s? This is your stop. Most items have been sourced from the original East Coast owners. Based in Candler Park, City Issue can work with locals and visitors, and ships across the country. Every Thursday, the owners at City Issue update their groovy gear and inventory, making sure that the store is fresh with new pieces. From light fixtures emanating 1960s vibes with mushroom domes to genie bottle-style lamps and a pair of walnut lounge chairs, City Issue will help furnish your space with pieces that are truly out of sight. 

Where: 328-B Mell Ave NE

Young Blood Boutique 

It’s easy to get lost in the moment when browsing the shelves in this boutique situated in its new home in Candler Park. The Atlanta-based independent design store celebrates artisans and creators who make really cool products. Artisan-made jewelry and accessories will create an instant new look for the fall. Products are hand-picked and include personal fragrances, fine jewelry, decor and food items such as finishing salt from Loria Stern or oven-baked cheese rusks. The lavender and frankincense hand wash by NA NIN will soothe tired hands while Tinned Candle offers fragrances in smoked rosewater, handmade in Atlanta and crafted with premium soy wax.  

Where: 1392 McLendon Ave NE

For more shopping, check out our guide to boutique shopping and a list of Atlanta’s unique thrift stores.