I moved to Atlanta in 2015, and Toco Hills Shopping Center was one of the more ignored shopping…read morecenters in the area. First of all it was Toco Hills (Where is THAT?), and it was basically a lot of dead space, a huge, mostly pot-hole riddled parking lot, and not-so-well-known businesses. According to Edens Property, the management company that owns both Toco Hills Shopping Center and its adjacent neighboring property Toco Hills Promenade, Toco Hills Shopping Center encompasses both Salaryman and Toco Giant Package Store, all of the stores in the row from Iron Age and north to Sushi Matsuya, and all of the stores in the row of businesses from UPS Store to Frugal Kitchens, and the two empty stores past Frugal Kitchens. This is a very confusing set up, because it isn't visually obvious that there are three different shopping centers, but looks like only one. Anyway, Toco Hills Shopping Center had fallen into sad disrepair years ago, with mostly discount businesses taking up the retail spaces, if there were even existing businesses. At that time there were many empty stores. Thankfully, there have been positive transformations in the shopping center over the past six years, resulting in it becoming a popular destination for shopping, restaurants and services. The parking lot has been redone, and all of the retail areas received a much needed makeover. In short, the entire Toco Hills Shopping Center look so much better now, so much more welcoming, and is now a lot busier. In addition, the overall quality of the businesses appears to have motivated more people to shop, dine and receive services So far, the shops that I've gone to in Toco Hills Shopping Center are Iron Age Korean Steak House, Spiller Park Coffee and Sushi Matsuya, having OK to great experiences. I will definitely return to experience more businesses here when I'm back in the area.

Could use some quality food establishments. Wendy's, barely assessable parking lot, atrocious…read morecustomer service. Steak 'n Shake, rip off specialist. Chili's, couldn't get a take out order right if they tried plus take out area NOT handicap accessible.

Brighten Park is the often-congested shopping center located at the busy intersection of North…read moreDruid Hills and Briarcliff Roads, near I-85 exit 89. It used to be known as Loehmann's Plaza until Regency Centers, the owner/operator of the plaza, renovated the plaza in 2014-15. The shopping center was previously anchored by The Fresh Market, the center's biggest tenant by square-footage, but the high-end grocery store closed on July 19, 2018 (https://www.ajc.com/news/local/fresh-market-close-stores-including-metro-atlanta/PRutcZWHV2OZizMJKqPsYM/). At the time of writing this review, that big space remains vacant. As someone who lives in Midtown and works in Cobb, I haven't found much reason to come to Brighten Park. I probably average about one visit a year to this shopping center. Along with The Fresh Market, I've been to the Grub Burger Bar here a couple times (it's good: https://www.yelp.com/biz/grub-burger-bar-atlanta-3) as well as Starbucks (https://www.yelp.com/biz/starbucks-atlanta-47) and Zoes Kitchen (https://www.yelp.com/biz/zoes-kitchen-atlanta-26). As you can see, this place is filled with a bunch of chains. Examples of others here include Jersey Mike's, Moe's (this location seems popular), and Panera. So, there's not really a whole lot here, food-wise, that makes this shopping center a real draw. The more unique restaurants are EATaliano and Fortune Cookie, both of which are local. There's also Saladworks, another chain, but this is their first location in Georgia. It opened in July 2018. This isn't the first time a salad restaurant has existed in this plaza. Old-school Atlantans might remember Lettuce Souprise You, with its prominent signage on Briarcliff, situated where Grub Burger Bar stands today. I do like the facelift Regency did to modernize Brighten Park. It looks a lot better now than it did five, six years ago. The storefronts look more contemporary and attractive and the landscaping is nice. Brighten Park is one of the few shopping centers on Yelp I've seen where the business owner actually claimed the listing (blue circle with check mark) and uploaded photos. I'm surprised fellow Georgia Yelper, Lilly C (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=FdPioXvctMq8lhBtd_NnTg), the Queen of Shopping Center Reviews, hasn't reviewed this place yet.

Very nice, well maintained shopping center. The only place I entered was Coast Dental. You have to…read morecall them when you get there, and wait in you care until they call you to come in for your appointment. You are also required to wear a mask. I took mine off after I was in the dental chair & put it back on when they were done.

Located at the intersection of Briarcliff Rd. and North Druid Hills Rd. The Village at Druid Hills…read moreis a fairly new shopping center, built in 2013. Openings trickled in. Some retailers you will find here: Newk's Eatery, Smallcakes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Mattress Firm, Sprint, Willy's Mexican Grill, Tin Drum, nail spa, Penn Station, and SportsClips. Coming soon: Sublime Donuts. Yippee! A number of great places to eat for lunch as I work nearby. Parking can be pretty crazy though cause this shopping center is very popular.

This mall quite literally almost has everything across three levels of shopping and has some great…read moreanchor stores too, including Neiman Marcus. The only reason I gave it four stars was because of how they handle parking here by blocking off so much parking, which is now reserved for valet so they can charge you. Which I think is absolutely absurd when there's ample ample parking at the mall, but because they block it off, there's literally almost no parking at the mall. With the size of this mall, I would expect all parking to be fully open to anyone and everyone who wants to come in here and park and shop. What is especially great about the mall is that it has stores that I have never seen anywhere in the Midwest area for example Sandro and Maje. So glad I was able to walk into those stores and see their product line and this is the first time I've done it outside of Europe Anything you could ever want you can find it at the mall so please come here if you're ever in need of anything and it's hectic on the weekends as expected, but the place is fantastic!!!

Lennox Mall has everything--great stores, good variety, definitely a place you can spend hours (and…read moremoney ). BUT... the food court? Yeah, that part needs a serious intervention. I saw not one, not two, but THREE roaches casually living their best life like they pay rent. In the food court. Where people eat. Absolutely not. Love the shopping options, hate the unexpected "extra guests." Do better with cleanliness, because that really ruined the experience for me

I absolutely love this Buckhead Village District area with its shopping as well as its food…read moreoptions. You also have to get lucky to be able to find parking here on the street. Parking on the street here is super cheap something like a dollar or something an hour, which is incredible compared to Chicago it almost $15-$26 an hour depending on where you are. This area is so super cute and quaint. It has some of the best shops ever and it also has some great eating options where you want to sit down or you just wanna grab something and walk around as well. There is even a huge courtyard area where you can sit outside and have a laptop. Have a meeting and enjoy your coffee as well. I came here several times during my visit to Atlanta for both meals as well as shopping as well as some service work too I would definitely be coming back here again and look forward to more of the empty spaces being filled up with more stores and more food options

Nice spot for a stroll around buckhead. Lots of cute shops and restaurants. They also hold many…read moreevents for the community.

I love coming to the mall due to its proximity to Lennox Mall. However, the biggest difference is…read morethis Small tends to be a lot more of the higher end stores and brands. Here too similar to Lennox there's a lot of parking that has been prohibited for anyone to park for free and rather it's being reserved for you to pay for valet parking. So if you're lucky, you'll find a good spot. At this mall, there is a sax Fifth Avenue but there is no Neiman Marcus. This mall also has the Hermes store which was the real reason for the visit. However, it's proximity to the Nobu hotel and the Noble restaurant is also very convenient. I will say this place is filled with security, which is really impressive and it is sad though that there are quite a few stores in here that are still empty looking for tenants. But if you're looking for super high-end and Neiman Marcus and Lennox Malk doesn't meet your criteria drive a little bit further less than a mile away and you are exactly where you need to be. I loved being here. The ambience is fantastic. I just wish they had more choices for food and more stores in the empty spaces.

Went to a few stores Tiffany & Gucci & Byredo were my first stops. Then a few others. The service…read moreis always 100/100 Great selections always! Value You get what you pay for! These stores offer the best. Always choose quality or quantity

Buckhead Station is located behind my place of work of four plus years. From Nordstrom Rack to Palm…read moreBeach Tan to USPS, Buckhead Station is a great (and well-kempt) place to stop in for multiple errands and shopping experiences. This shopping area has plentiful parking and is located in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta!

Buckhead Station is an outdoor shopping strip off of Lenox Road and highway 400. You can actually…read moresee it when you get off the freeway. For years we use to come here to visit Nordstrom Rack because it was the only location until they built the one in Alpharetta near North point Mall. There are underground parking available and on the weekends you will need it. There are lots of hotels around but don't try parking here instead of paying for parking at the hotel or nearby parking deck. They will boot your car. They have security people that chalk your tire to see how long your car has been parked there so you're better off parking at the Lenox Mall Marta long term parking deck for $5 a day. Their location is here https://goo.gl/maps/Wgs9B3VxBNCEjSfn9 Here are some samples of the stores located here.... World Cost Market Off Saks Fifth Tj Maxx Bed Bath & Beyond Nordstrom Rack Post office Massage Envy Ulta Beauty Palm Beach Tan Across from Buckhead Church and Spring Hill Suites

Service: All the vendors was pleasant Selection: More…read morevendors than I have ever experienced; some had 2 tents which I never seen before at a food fest. They got the bag...well they at least got mine! Value: Only thing that I was surprised about was that, each vendor charge over $12+ and up on average per tent. I was shocked that the candied fruit on a stick was $29 for 2 sticks . Wow for fruits so, I had to try at least 1 which was 1/2 the price. Entertainment was awesome, I love the young Asian guy rapping & singing. He is very talented! I loved this event & may go back next year.

I went to Atlantic Station for their Chinese New Year celebration this weekend, and it was a really…read moreenjoyable event. There was a live show featuring the traditional ceremonial dragon dance, which was exciting to watch. They even taught the crowd a few Chinese phrases, which made it interactive and fun. There were also vendors offering food, arts and crafts, and souvenirs for the kids, giving it a great community feel. Thankfully, the rain cleared up and the weather stayed dry, making it easy to relax and enjoy everything the event had to offer.

I've been to this Nordstrom Rack a few times. I realized after our last visit that I hadn't written…read morea review for this location, so here it is. My wife likes this store. In general, she says she always finds something that's good quality and a good value, and customer service is good. She described Nordstrom Rack as, "like a higher-end T.J. Maxx." Some examples of items she's purchased here include Stuart Weitzman shoes (her wedding shoes; they're beautiful), Madewell sweaters and T-shirts (lots of T-shirts), a French Connection sweater, a Theory dress (one of my favorites; she's worn it to my company's holiday party and to one of her company's events), and NEST New York scented candles (they smell good). Another reason she likes Nordstrom Rack is because she can return both Nordstrom Rack and regular Nordstrom items. Convenient. During our last visit, employee Marquis was fantastic. At checkout, my wife didn't know her Nordstrom credit card expired. Marquis got her on the phone with someone who helped her take care of everything. She was still able to get her Nordy Club points and Notes (loyalty rewards). This Nordstrom Rack is located in Buckhead, just off Georgia 400 Exit 2, near Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. It's in Buckhead Station, a two-story shopping center. On the weekends, Buckhead Station gets crowded and there are longer lines at Nordstrom Rack. During peak times, I suggest parking on the lower level where there is plenty of parking and no congestion. This Nordstrom Rack opened in 2010. It's the only Nordstrom Rack inside the perimeter.

This location is a little bit overstuffed. It's sort of hard to get around and see things. Just…read moremessy and a bit overstimulating. I do find some gems occasionally but you have to sort of hunker down and dig in almost like your thrifting. Also the parking lot is very difficult just a heads up.

It was wonderful spending time in the Decatur Square this weekend, which is located in the heart…read moreof downtown Decatur. It is said to be one of the Top 10 Best Public Squares in the USA for three years in a row! I believe it too. Everytime I visit here I get the same laid back feel I always get. This square looks like a beautiful picture out of a book. There's plenty of space for kids to run around, nice shaded trees and picnic tables to enjoy a packed lunch or pick up a lunch from the quaint restaurants lined around the square. I was in the square years ago and they were filming a movie here. A lot of popular movies and shows have been filmed here throughout the years. I love that there are good quality places to eat, all in one area within walking distance and ice cream shops too. I also love how friendly strangers smile at each other and everyone is doing there own thing. Sometimes there's music playing throughout the square which makes it a double delight.

Decatur Square is just one of the many reasons I love the City of Decatur! Considered to be one of…read morethe best public squares in the U.S...if it looks recognizable, you're not imagining it. Decatur Square has made its way into plenty of magazines, movies and TV shows filmed around metro Atlanta. With its charming streets, vibrant energy, historic backdrop (like the Old Dekalb County Courthouse in the background) it's an easy pick for film crews, photographers, locals and visitors alike. The Square itself is lively and cute. I love that you can sit street side at restaurants, which gives major NYC or European cafe vibes, where sidewalk dining is where it's at! You're sure to find some of the best chef-driven restaurants in metro Atlanta. Whether you're looking for an upscale dinner, a quick bite, or coffee and people-watching, Decatur Square delivers. Also, there's plenty of local shops and usually something fun and Free happening at any given time, including outdoor concerts, movie nights in the square, art festivals, and other community events, so you'll want to check the calendar ahead of time and bring your lawn chairs. https://visitdecaturga.com/ Bonus fun fact: AJC Decatur Book Festival, one of the largest independent literary festivals in the country is hosted right here. An estimated 80,000 people converge for a celebratory weekend of literature. And, last August, Decatur Square became even more meaningful with the unveiling of a bronze statue honoring civil rights icon John Lewis. Hundreds gathered in front of the Old DeKalb County Courthouse for the ceremony, adding more impact to an already iconic space. Pro Tip: If you're into public transportation, MARTA literally drops you west of the square. Prefer to walk or bike? It's got that covered too. And for drivers: parking is usually manageable at one of the many decks or street parking. If it sounds like Decatur Square is my Fav, you're absolutely right LOL! This was my neighborhood for years (yes, I'm a little partial :-), but even objectively, whether you're a local or just passing through, Decatur Square has a perfect mix of small-town feel and intown access. I'll always have a soft spot for it and I think once you visit, hopefully you will too. Happy Exploring!