East Cobb Food, Drink & Dining Out

East Cobb Food Scores: Eggs Up; Kale Me Crazy; Playa Bowls; more

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Eggs Up Grill, East Cobb Food Scores

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

Atlanta Country Club
500 Atlanta Country Club Drive
March 4, 2026, Score: 78, Grade: B

Capozzzi’s
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 101
March 4, 2026, Score: 99, Grade: A

Chicago’s Restaurant
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 100-A
March 4, 2026, Score: 69, Grade: U

Cuban Diner
1484 Roswell Road
March 2, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Dickerson Middle School
855 Woodlawn Drive
March 3, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Dumpling Garden (re-inspection)
2731 Sandy Plains Road
Feb. 27, 2026, Score: 89, Grade: B
Previous Inspection: Feb. 18, 2026, Score: 51, Grade: U

Eastside Christian School
2450 Lower Roswell Road
March 3, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Eggs Up Grill
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 126
March 2, 2026, Score: 84, Grade: B

El Serranito
2520 Shallowford Road, Suite 100-A
March 4, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Jersey Mike’s
2014 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 300
March 4, 2026, Score: 89, Grade: B

Kale Me Crazy
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1620
March 3, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Mambo Italiano
2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 240
March 3, 2026, Score: 67, Grade: U

Mellow Mushroom
2421 Shallowford Road
March 2, 2026, Score: 99, Grade: A

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
4385 Lower Roswell Road
March 3, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Playa Bowls
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suit 124
March 2, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Rio Steakhouse and Bakery
1275 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 230
March 3, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Rose and Crown
1935 Powers Ferry Road
March 2, 2026, Score: 76, Grade: C

Subway
1295 Powers Ferry Road, Suite B
Feb. 27, 2026, Score: 90, Grade: B

Taco Bell
2943 Canton Road
March 2, 2026, Score: 99, Grade: A

Tasty China (re-inspection)
1808 Powers Ferry Road
Feb. 27, 2026, Score: 85, Grade: B
Previous Inspection: Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 60, Grade: U

Tritt Elementary School
4435 Post Oak Tritt Road
March 3, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurants get ‘B’ grades after failed inspections

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Tasty China opens on Powers Ferry Road

Two East Cobb restaurants that recently failed health inspections got scores in the 80s on their follow-up visits.

According to reports compiled by Cobb and Douglas Public Health, Tasty China on Powers Ferry Road got a score 0f 85 on Friday, several days after a 60 score and a temporarily closure.

As East Cobb News reported last week, inspectors asked the restaurant to close voluntarily on Tuesday after its second consecutive failing score. Tasty China re-opened a day later.

The major violations prompting the closure included not having proof of certified food safety management training programs for staff, not having a disinfectant and written procedures for cleaning vomiting/fecal incidents, lacking signed employee health agreements and having a dirty bulk ice machine.

On the follow-up visit on Friday, inspectors noticed that were employees improperly washing hands in sinks meant for food preparation, as well as washing a bowl in a hand sink, improper food storage and improper storage of utensils in a food prep area.

All violations were corrected on-site.

At Dumpling Garden on 2731 Sandy Plains Road, a follow-up inspection resulted in a score of 89 on Friday. On Feb. 18, the restaurant got a score of 51, with major violations including improper food handling and improper food storage temperature.

On the re-inspection, Dumpling Garden was cited for a repeat violation of food handling and storage temperature requirements.

Restaurants that get scores of 70 or below are re-inspected within 10 working days.

Last month, the Moxie Burger on Shallowford Road got a 96 on a follow-up visit after failing a routine inspection.

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East Cobb Restaurant News: Heavenly BBQ closes after a year

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East Cobb Restaurant Update: Heavenly BBQ closes after a year

Just around a year after it opened in the former Willie Jewell’s space on Sandy Plains Road, Heavenly BBQ has closed.

The restaurant posted a message on its Facebook page saying that Sunday was its last day in business and “this decision was not made lightly. However, we are deeply thankful for the opportunity to have shared our passion for great barbecue and genuine hospitality with you.”

In response to a message from East Cobb News, owner Daryl Stewart said that a “lack of patronage” was the reason for the closure. “We were getting excellent customer reviews and high scores for customer service and cleanliness.”

Stewart kept the barbecue concept at the standalone building at Sprayberry Square Shopping Center when he opened Heavenly BBQ in March 2025, but focused on smoked meats, particularly brisket, and fresh side dishes that included coleslaw.

He was a former Jersey Mike’s franchise owner in the metro Atlanta area, and said with Heavenly BBQ he was aiming to “elevate the food.”

Willie Jewell’s operated in that spot for seven years in an East Cobb/Marietta area with a number of local barbecue businesses, including Williamson Bros., Righteous ‘Que, Sam’s BBQ-1 and Smitty’s and chains including Jim-‘N-Nick’s, Sonny’s and Smokehouse Q.

“Serving this community has been an incredible honor,” Heavenly BBQ said in its closure announcement. “Since our opening, your loyalty, encouragement, and continued patronage have meant more to us than words can express.

“From family dinners and celebrations to quick lunches and catered events, you have made Heavenly BBQ more than just a restaurant — you have made it a gathering place filled with warmth, laughter, and lasting memories.”

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Tasty China on Powers Ferry Road fails health inspection

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Tasty China opens on Powers Ferry Road

A well-known Chinese restaurant in East Cobb continues to struggle with health inspections and closed temporarily this week.

On a visit Tuesday to Tasty China, Cobb and Douglas Public Health inspectors gave the Powers Ferry Road eatery a grade of 58, or unsatisfactory.

That’s the second consecutive such “U” score for Tasty China, which got a score of 63 on July 11, 2025 (and subsequently scored an 80 on a re-inspection).

But in Tuesday’s inspection report for Tasty China (you can read it here), inspectors said that they recommended the restaurant close voluntarily to come into compliance after being cited for four major violations.

Those include not having proof of certified food safety management training programs for staff, not having a disinfectant and written procedures for cleaning vomiting/fecal incidents, lacking signed employee health agreements and having a dirty bulk ice machine.

Christopher Hutcheson, director of environmental health for Cobb and Douglas Public Health, told East Cobb News that the closure was recommended due to consecutive failing inspections, as specified in Georgia law.

All but the four violations cited above were corrected on-site Tuesday, Hutcheson said, but the restaurant agreed to close. He added that “once the correction of these remaining items was verified by the inspector, Tasty China was allowed to reopen” on Wednesday.

“A full follow-up inspection with a new score will be conducted within 10 days,” Hutcheson said.

Tasty China’s other violations include a variety of food storage temperature issues; moldy pineapples were observed in a walk-in cooler; uncovered foods were laying around in the kitchen; soda machine nozzles had black build-up; and there were unmarked dates on ready-to-eat foods.

One violation included the improper storage of pans of raw shrimp near pans of raw chicken in a prep cooler.

The restaurant also was deducted points for using hand sinks for other purposes and for allowing employees to store personal beverage cups above food and prep areas.

In addition, Tasty China was cited for not posting its most recent health inspection report in public view.

Inspectors had given Tasty China until March 6 to provide proof that it supplies on-site a disinfectant approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “effective against the Novovirus.”

The restaurant was ordered to establish written procedures for employees “when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events . . . The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.”

The restaurant also must prove that “all food service employees are made aware of their responsibility to report their health as it relates to symptoms/illnesses transmissable via food” and to clean the soda nozzles and bulk ice machines.

Tasty China, formerly located on Franklin Gateway in Marietta, relocated to Powers Ferry Road in 2023. It got a pre-opening inspection score of 100. In July 2024, Tasty China got a score of 82.

In July 2025, Tasty China’s score of 63 included some of the same issues that were cited on Tuesday, including a lack of disinfectant and vomit/fecal procedures, improper food storage, and build-up in the bulk ice machines.

Those violations were corrected on-site and no further corrective action was recommended by inspectors.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Westfield Tavern; Marietta Donuts; more

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Westfield Tavern opening East Cobb

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

American Deli
2745 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 128
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 84, Grade: B

Chick-Fil-A
1440 Terrell Mill Road
Feb. 23, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

Dunkin Donuts
2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 100
Feb. 23, 2026, Score: 90, Grade: A

East Side Elementary School
3850 Roswell Road
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Eastvalley Elementary School
380 Holt Road
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Handmade Dumplings and Noodles
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 365
Feb. 24, 2026, Score: 81, Grade: B

Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
1420 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 117
Feb. 20, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

Marietta Donuts
2520 East Piedmont Road, Suite 122
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 97, Grade: A

McCleskey Middle School
4080 Maybreeze Road
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Mt. Bethel Elementary School
1210 Johnson Ferry Road
Feb. 24, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Moxie Burger (re-inspection)
2421 Shallowford Road, Suite 158
Feb. 24, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A
Previous Inspection: Feb. 16, 2026, Score: 51, Grade: U
See East Cobb News story

Nicholson Elementary School
1599 Shallowford Road
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Paradise Grille
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 165
Feb. 26, 2026, Score: 85, Grade: B

Tasty China
1808 Powers Ferry Road
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 58, Grade: U
See East Cobb News story

Timber Ridge Elementary School
5000 Timber Ridge Road
Feb. 24, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Westfield Tavern
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 138
Feb. 23, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Wimal Authentic Thai Food
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 112
Feb. 25, 2026, Score: 86, Grade: B

Zeus Greek Street Food
2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 130
Feb. 26, 2026, Score: 80, Grade: B

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Moxie Burger fails health inspection; gets 96 on follow-up

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Moxie Burger Shallowford, East Cobb food scores

UPDATED:

Jordan Clear, the Moxie Burger owner/operator, contacted us shortly after this story was published to say that the restaurant received a score of 96 on a re-inspection that took place on Tuesday. You can read the report by clicking here.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

The management of the East Cobb-based Moxie Restaurant Group has apologized to patrons and said it’s looking into a recent failing health inspection score at its Moxie Burger location on Shallowford Road.

Cobb and Douglas Public Health issued a score of 51—graded “U” or unsatisfactory—on Feb. 16 that included a variety of serious violations, including an employee grabbing a raw hamburger patty from a cooling drawer and placing it on a grill without washing hands or changing gloves.

That is one of three 9-point deductions on the inspection report (you can read it here), along with storing raw chicken tenders above raw hamburger patties and storing cold TCS foods (which need to be held at 41 degrees or below) above the maximum temperature.

Other issues involved other improper food storage temperatures, storing some foods uncovered, an employee cooking without a hair restraint, spray bottles being stored at a handwashing sink and not protecting or inverting foam to-go containers stored on a shelf above the food prep area.

Near the bottom of the report, the inspector noted that the person-in-charge “did not feel like signing this inspection.”

Restaurants with failing inspections are typically re-inspected within 10 working days.

On a social media posting announcing the score, Moxie Burger management said on Saturday that “efforts fell short during the recent health inspection and this is not something we are taking lightly. We have done an internal investigation and are taking measures to address all infractions. Most have already been handled and with protocol in place to prevent any issue in the future.”

East Cobb News has left a message with the Moxie Restaurant Group seeking more information.

Moxie Burger has three locations in Cobb, including its original spot at Paper Mill Village, and has typically received strong health inspection scores.

But the Shallowford location got scores of 87 in June 2025 and a score of 84 in July 2024.

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East Cobb Wendy’s closes on Johnson Ferry Road

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East Cobb Wendy's closes on Johnson Ferry Road

Almost all the signage is gone, replaced by other signs acknowledging the obvious.

The Wendy’s on Johnson Ferry Road at East Cobb Drive has closed, as part of a larger wave of closings initiated by the fast-food hamburger chain.

Around 5 percent, or roughly 300, Wendy’s stores are in the process of being closed during the first part of 2026. Wendy’s has around 6,000 restaurants across the U.S.

On an earnings call last week, Wendy’s interim CEO Ken Cook said the locations targeted for closure were “consistently underperforming.”

The East Cobb area is now left with three Wendy’s: On Powers Ferry Road, on Roswell Road near East Lake, and on Shallowford Road at Highland Plaza.

East Cobb Wendy's closes on Johnson Ferry Road

East Cobb Wendy's closes on Johnson Ferry Road

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East Cobb Food Scores: Mediterranean Grill gets 80 on follow-up

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Mediterranean Grill, East Cobb food scores

A few weeks after getting a 77 (C) score in a health inspection, the Mediterranean Grill at Market Plaza didn’t fare much better on a re-inpsection.

The Johnson Ferry Road eatery earned an 80 (B) score on a follow-up visit Friday.

According to inspection reports, the initial visit on Jan. 13 included violations pertaining to improper food storage temperatures and an employee taking an order on a tablet and failing to wash hands before changing into gloves for food-handling work.

Last week’s second visit noted two new violations, including cooking beef and chicken at temperatures lower than the minimum-required heat and storing foods at higher temperatures than allowed.

During both visits (you can read them below), health inspectors said the violations were corrected on-site.

Restaurants that score under 80 on a routine inspection are entitled to re-inspections.

The Asian Foodie and Bubble Drink restaurant on Canton Road got a 90 score on Friday, after earning a failing score earlier this month.

On Feb. 5, inspectors issued a 63 score after noting that lemonade and punch were stored in bottles “with nozzles having some type of black up (mold like), food temperature storage issues and an employee’s personal thermos sitting on a prep board in the main kitchen.

Another violation was reported oberserving an “employee could not name the 5 symptoms and 6 illnesses that she has to report to the owner. The owner had a hard time as well, even reading the policy.” The other violations were corrected on-site.

During the re-inspection, inspectors noticed “some type of pink build-up” near an ice bin, and gave the restaurant 72 hours to correct the violation.

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

Aroma Indian Kitchen
4750 Alabama Road, Suite 114
Feb. 19, 2026, Score: 80, Grade: B

Asian Foodie and Bubble Drink (re-inspection)
3349 Canton Road, Suite 201
Feb. 13, 2026, Score: 90, Grade: A
Previous Inspection:  Feb. 5, 2026, Score: 63, Grade: U

Augie’s Street Tacos
1951 Canton Road, Suite 340
Feb. 16, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Ducks Burger Bar
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2114
Feb. 17, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Dumpling Garden
2731 Sandy Plains Road
Feb. 18, 2026, Score: 51, Grade: U

Einstein Bros. Bagels
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 101
Feb. 19, 2026, Score: 88, Grade: B

Harry’s Pizza and Subs
2150 Powers Ferry Road, Suite C
Feb. 16, 2026, Score: 89, Grade: B

Marietta Fusion Pizza
3000 Windy Hill Road, Suite 124
Feb. 16, 2026, Score: 70, Grade: C

Mediterranean Grill (re-inspection)
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 15
Feb. 13, 2026, Score: 80, Grade: B
Previous Inspection: Jan. 21, 2026, Score: 77, Grade: C

Papa John’s Pizza
1325 Powers Ferry Road
Feb. 13, 2026, Score, 100, Grade: A

Red Elephant Thai Cuisine
3000 Windy Hill Road, Suite 152
Feb. 16, 2026, Score: 81, Grade: B

Rise Coffee and Tea
4651 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 108
Feb. 18, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Schlotzky’s Deli
3000 Windy Hill Road, Suite A-10
Feb. 17, 2026, Score: 83, Grade: B

Smoothie King
2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 120
Feb. 16, 2026, Score: 94, Grade: A

Three Dollar Cafe
3000 Windy Hill Road, Suite 132
Feb. 17, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

Wendy’s
3035 Canton Road
Feb. 13, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Wendy’s
1123 Roswell Road
Feb. 17, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Press Waffle closes at Avenue

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East Cobb restaurant update: Press Waffle closes at Avenue

The Belgian-style concept Press Waffle Co. has closed at Avenue East Cobb, a little more than two years after opening in one of the retail center’s “jewel box” spaces.

Owners Keith and Niki Ginel announced the news on the restaurant’s Instagram page last week, saying that the the last day of service was Sunday.

No reason was given for the closure. The restaurant’s website is still functional and includes a menu and store hours.

“We are thankful to those of you who were a part of our Press Waffle community,” the Instagram message states. “It was an honor to receive so many prayer requests from our customers. We hope that our little restaurant served as a light and brought joy to East Cobb.”

East Cobb News has left a message with the Ginels seeking more information.

Press Waffle Co., which began as a food truck venture in St. Louis in 2016 and vaulted into fame via the television show “Shark Tank” had seven locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Colorado when the East Cobb venue opened.

Menu features included “customizable” handmade gourmet waffles and coffee and espresso items. With the East Cobb closure, there are only three Press Waffle locations remaining: in Oviedo, Fla., Houston and the original site in St. Louis.

Press Waffle is the third restaurant to close recently at Avenue East Cobb, following Tin Lizzy’s and Tin Pin Game Bar, which were part of a company reduction.

In November, Luga Italian Eatery opened in the former Drift space, and is being run in conjunction with the adjacent Giulia Italian Bakery.

The other jewel box occupant at Avenue is set to open soon. Tenku Sushi Elevation is hiring staff and has indicated on social media it will be opening soon, but has announced a date.

Like the original, in Woodstock, Tenku’s restaurant at Avenue features a variety of Japanese dishes that include nigiri and sashimi, signature rolls, robata grills, omakase, and flame-seared marinated octopus.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Frankie’s; Rosa’s; Freakin’ Incan; more

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Frankie's Italian Restaurant, East Cobb food scores

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

The Flippin’ Chicken
4674 Sandy Plains Road
Feb. 9, 2026, Score: 93, Grade: A

The Freakin’ Incan
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 305
Feb. 9, 2026, Score: 93, Grade: A

Frankie’s Italian Restaurant
3100 Roswell Road
Feb. 6, 2026, Score: 85, Grade: B

Fugu Express
2900 Delk Road, Suite 2000
Feb. 6, 2026, Score: 84, Grade: B

Hikaru Ramen
2014 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 400-A
Feb. 9, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

Mellow Mushroom
2000 Powers Ferry Road, Suite G-3
Feb. 9, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

Mika Sushi
4648 Woodstock Road, Suite 210
Feb. 5, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Moe’s Southwest Grill
2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite E
Feb. 6, 2026, Score: 83, Grade: B

Murdock Elementary School
2320 Murdock Road
Feb. 9, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Panera Bread
1430 Terrell Mill Road
Feb. 10, 2026, Score: 94, Grade: A

Papa John’s Pizza
3165 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B
Feb. 6, 2026, Score: 97, Grade: A

Rosa’s Pizza
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 110
Feb. 11, 2026, Score: 93, Grade: A

Sope Creek Elementary School
3320 Paper Mill Road
Feb. 6, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Sterling Estates
4220 Lower Roswell Road
Feb. 11, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: J. Christopher’s; Yogli Mogli; more

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J. Christopher's Powers Ferry, East Cobb food scores

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

Asian Foodie and Bubble Drink
33490 Canton Road, Suite 201
Feb. 5, 2026, Score: 63, Grade: U

Bells Ferry Elementary School
2600 Bells Ferry Road
Feb. 2, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Catering Cajun of Georgia
2421 Shallowford Road, Suite 130
Feb. 2, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Coldstone Creamery
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 320
Feb. 2, 2026, Score: 81, Grade: B

J. Christopher’s
1275 Powers Ferry Road
Feb. 4, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Lux Banquet Hall
2727 Canton Road, Suites 200-210
Feb. 4, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Night Life Pizza
562 Wylie Road, Suite 18
Feb. 2, 2026, Score: 92, Grade: A

Papa John’s Pizza
1860 Sandy Plains Road, 105
Feb. 5, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Pruitt Place East Cobb
3039 Sandy Plains Road
Feb. 2, 2026, Score: 82, Grade: B

Sedalia Park Elementqry School
2230 Lower Roswell Road
Feb. 4, 2026, Score: 90, Grade: A

Smoothie King
1271 Johnson Ferry Road
Feb. 4, 2026, Score: 89, Grade: B

Yogli Mogli
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 35
Feb. 2, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Cafe Rivkah; Toastique; Atami; more

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Cafe Rivkah, Taste of East Cobb

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

Apple Spice Atlanta Catering
2030 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 368
Jan. 28, 2026, Score: 81, Grade: B

Atami Grill Sushi
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 311
Jan. 22, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Brazilian Bakery Cafe
1260 Powers Ferry Road, Suite E-115
Jan. 23, 2026, Score: 89, Grade: B

Cafe Rivkah
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2104
Jan. 23, 2026, Score: 93, Grade: A

Chopsticks China Bistro
3822 Roswell Road, Suite 113
Jan. 23, 2026, Score: 80, Grade: B

Domino’s Pizza
2146 Roswell Road, Suite 100
Jan. 22, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Hibachi Stop
2856 Delk Road, Suite 305
Jan. 23, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
3420 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100
Jan. 22, 2026, Score: 92, Grade: A

Mercado Latino
279 Powers Ferry Road, Suite F
Jan. 23, 2026, Score: 82, Grade: B

Toastique
4250 Roswell Road, Suite 510
Jan. 23, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Zaxby’s
2756 Sandy Plains Road
Jan. 28, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Mediterranean Grill; Mazzy’s; more

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Mediterranean Grill, East Cobb food scores

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

Atami Grill Sushi
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 311
Jan. 22, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Domino’s Pizza
2146 Roswell Road, Suite 100
Jan. 22, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
3420 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100
Jan. 22, 2026, Score: 92, Grade: A

Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill
2217 Roswell Road, Suite A-200
Jan. 16, 2026, Score: 83, Grade: B

Mediterranean Grill
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 15
Jan. 21, 2026, Score: 77, Grade: C

Monarca Alta Cocina
3085 Canton Road
Jan. 16, 2026, Score: 97, Grade: A

Perks Coffee
3000 Windy Hill Road, Suite 176
Jan. 21, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Starbucks at East Lake Kroger
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 300A
Jan. 21, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Taco La Villa
3545 Canton Road, Suite 102
Jan. 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Wildwood Cafe at 3200
3200 Windy Hill Road, Suite 150
Jan. 20, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Marietta Fish Market; Tropicups; more

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Marietta Fish Market, East Cobb food scores

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

Arby’s
2161 Roswell Road
Jan. 15, 2026, Score: 96, Grade: A

Berry Fruity (inside LA Fitness)
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 126
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

The Brass Tap
1420 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 100
Jan. 15, 2026, Score: 85, Grade: B

Canton Cooks (re-inspection)
2063 Canton Road
Jan. 7, 2026, Score: 92, Grade: A
Previous inspection: Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 74, Grade: C

Domino’s Pizza
4724 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 101
Jan. 14, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Johnboy’s Home Cooking
3050 Canton Road
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 75, Grade: C

Marietta Fish Market
3185 Canton Road
Jan. 12, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Taqueria El Guero
2200 Roswell Road, Suite 160-170
Jan. 15, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Tropicups Bakery
2525 Shallowford Road, Suite 100
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Whataburger
3550 Sandy Plains Road
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

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Small Sliders holds groundbreaking for Marietta location

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Small Sliders holds groundbreaking for East Cobb location

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The Smalls Sliders Marietta location (2355 Windy Hill Road) marks the latest currently under development in Georgia, further expanding the brand’s presence in the state. With one Can currently open in Stockbridge, Smalls Sliders continues to bring its signature cheeseburger sliders and innovative modular restaurant concept to new communities.

The Marietta community will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders. The fast-growing, QSR industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, which serves cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and milkshakes out of a 750-square-foot Smorange-colored shipping container, known as a “Can,” is making its way across Georgia, and Marietta marks Smalls Sliders’ latest drop in the state.  

The Marietta Can will be owned and operated by multi-unit operator Rocky Moore. He is eager to connect with the community and has selected local nonprofit organization PORCH Marietta as his Smalls Town Hero, a coveted honor within the Smalls Sliders brand to be recognized for an individual’s remarkable contributions to the community. PORCH Marietta will be honored at the Can Drop as the location’s hero and play a part in its opening as well. 

PORCH Marietta is a local charitable organization dedicated to supporting families and strengthening the Marietta community through year-round giving initiatives, volunteer-driven programs, and essential resources. By partnering with schools, local leaders, and community members, PORCH Marietta works to ensure that neighbors facing hardship have access to food, household essentials, and compassionate support when they need it most.

Small Sliders holds groundbreaking for East Cobb location

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East Cobb Food Scores: Ducks; Ming’s; Whataburger; more

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East Cobb Restaurant Update: Ducks Burger Bar relocating

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

American Deli
1230 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 8
Dec. 31, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Auggie’s Lucky Tacos
1951 Canton Road, Suite 340
Jan. 6, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Bar 44
2755 Canton Road
Jan. 5, 2026, Score: 89, Grade: B

Berry Fruity (inside LA Fitness)
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 126
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Canton Cooks (re-inspection)
2063 Canton Road
Jan. 7, 2026, Score: 92, Grade: A
Previous inspection: Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 74, Grade: C

Deli Grill and Brazilian Bakery
2610 Delk Road
Jan. 5, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

China Dynasty
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 105
Dec. 30, 2025, Score: 80, Grade: B

Ducks Burger Bar
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2114
Dec. 30, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Johnboy’s Home Cooking
3050 Canton Road
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 75, Grade: C

Levant Oven
1275 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 130
Dec. 30, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Ming’s Asian Kitchen
4665 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 101
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Tropicups Bakery
2525 Shallowford Road, Suite 100
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Whataburger
3550 Sandy Plains Road
Jan. 8, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Tin Lizzy’s closes at Avenue

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East Cobb restaurant update: Tin Lizzy's closes at Avenue

The crowded restaurant lineup at Avenue East Cobb has lost one of its longest-lasting members.

Tin Lizzy’s closed between Christmas and New Year’s, along with its sidekick, the Tin Pin Game Bar.

A reason wasn’t given on messages taped to the doors of both establishments, which said only that “our team members have opportunities at our other Tin Lizzy’s locations, and we hope you’ll visit us at Tin Lizzy’s Downtown, Midtown or Kennesaw soon.”

According to ToNeTo, which first reported the story on Wednesday, the Tin Lizzy’s parent company, Southern Proper Hospitality Group, also closed a Tin Lizzy’s location at Perimeter Mall at the same time.

Southern Proper, based on Powers Ferry Road in East Cobb, also closed its Chido and Padre’s and The Blind Pig concepts in Buckhead in the last week, the ToNeTo report said.

Prior to the most recent closings, Southern Proper had operated 14 restaurants in Atlanta and the Southeast.

The Tin Lizzy’s at Avenue East Cobb opened in 2016, and in early 2024, Tin Pin opened in the former Beni’s Cubano space that also had been part of Southern Proper.

Avenue’s restaurant openings most recently included the Luga Italian Eatery and Giulia Italian Bakery in the former Drift space.

Tenku, a Japanese concept based in Woodstock, is preparing to open at Avenue this spring in one of the “jewel box” structures that’s part of the retail center’s overhaul focusing on restaurant additions that also have included Round Trip Brewing Co. and Peach State Pizza.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Barbecue spots; New Lucky China; more

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Righteous Que, East Cobb food scores

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

Cherokee Cattle Company
2710 Canton Road
Dec. 23, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Heavenly BBQ
2550 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 400
Dec. 24, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Los Bravos
2125 Roswell Road, Suite B-40
Dec. 24, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

New Lucky China
3045 Gordy Parkway, Suite 104
Dec. 29, 2025, Score: 92, Grade: A

Righteous ‘Que
1050 East Piedmont Road, Suites 136-140
Dec. 23, 2025, Score: 97, Grade: A

Tokyo Boat (re-inspection)
4750 Alabama Road, Suite 101
Dec. 23, 2025, Score: 85, Grade: B
Previous inspection: Dec. 9, 2025, Score: 60, Grade: U

Turmeric Indian Restaurant
1043 Sandy Plains Road
Dec. 23, 2025, Score: 85, Grade: B

Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q
1425 Roswell Road
Dec. 29, 2025, Score: 81, Grade: B

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East Cobb Food Scores: LongHorn; LaStrada; Aspen’s; more

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Longhorn opening East Cobb

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

Aspen’s Signature Steaks
2942 Shallowford Road
Dec. 18, 2025, Score: 85, Grade: B

Euro ATL
1265 Powers Ferry Road
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar
1477 Roswell Road
Dec. 17, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Johnboy’s Home Cooking
3050 Canton Road
Dec. 18, 2025, Score: 73, Grade: C

La Carreta
1252 Roswell Road
Dec. 17, 2025, Score: 91, Grade: A

Laredo’s Mexican Bar and Grill
1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 400
Dec. 22, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

LaStrada
2930 Johnson Ferry Road
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

LongHorn Steakhouse
4370 Roswell Road
Dec. 22, 2025, Score: 95, Grade: A

Lucia’s Italian Restaurant (Re-inspection)
4705 Woodstock Road
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 97, Grade: A
Previous Inspection: Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 79, Grade: C

Madras Restaurant
2349 Windy Hill Road, Suite 120
Dec. 17, 2025, Score: 87, Grade: B

Montana’s Bar and Grill
2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 330
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Movie Tavern
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 430
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 95, Grade: A

Parc at Piedmont
999 Hood Road
Dec. 17, 2025, Score: 97, Grade: A

Picture Show
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 110
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 92, Grade: A

Planet Smoothie
2014 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 350
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Vespucci’s Pizza and Pasta Tavern
4805 Canton Road, Suite 100
Dec. 19, 2025, Score: 81, Grade: B

Wildwood Cafe
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 175
Dec. 18, 2025, Score: 95, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: First Watch; Ted’s; Tijuana Joe’s; more

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

Canton Cook III
2063 Canton Road
Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 74, Grade: C

Chipotle
1298 Powers Ferry Road
Dec. 15, 2025, Score: 88, Grade: B

Domino’s Pizza
1230 Powers Ferry Road
Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Dunkin Donuts
2378 Shallowford Road
Dec. 15, 2025, Score: 93, Grade: A

El Huarache Veloz
1157 Roswell Road
Dec. 15, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

First Watch
1080 Johnson Ferry Road
Dec. 16, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
2716 Sandy Plains Road
Dec. 15, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Lucia’s Italian Restaurant
4705 Woodstock Road
Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 79, Grade: C

Marietta Burger Bar
1392 Roswell Road, Suite B
Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill
2217 Roswell Road, Suite A-200
Dec. 16, 2025, Score: 73, Grade: C

Parc at Piedmont
999 Hood Road
Dec. 17, 2025, Score: 97, Grade: A

Starbucks
3631 Sandy Plains Road
Dec. 16, 2025, Score: 93, Grade: A

Ted’s Montana Grill
640 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 150
Dec. 16, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

Tijuana Joe’s Cantina
690 Johnson Ferry Road
Dec. 15, 2025, Score: 100, Grade: A

VFW Lodge 2681 Snack Bar
140 Powers Ferry Road
Dec. 12, 2025, Score: 96, Grade: A

Wendy’s
1270 Powers Ferry Road
Dec. 16, 2025, Score: 90, Grade: A

Zama Mexican Cuisine
2550 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 300
Dec. 17, 2025, Score: 98, Grade: A

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