Teen shops in Atlanta
May 22, 2006 10:40 AM Subscribe
Can you suggest places for young teens to shop in Atlanta (besides Lennox Square Mall). Any funky offbeat clothing stores--not too expensive of course. We will be there this coming weekend. Thanks!
Seconding Little Five Points. It was definitely the cool alterna-teen hangout when I was in high school.
posted by occhiblu at 10:49 AM on May 22, 2006
posted by occhiblu at 10:49 AM on May 22, 2006
Specifically, Little 5 Points is home to Clothing Warehouse, Junkman's Daughter, Stefan's, Wish and a double-handful of other shops.
You'll want to park in the Junkman's Daughter parking lot, as the rest are all within easy walking distance. Depending on the time of day, parking might cost $2 or so. For lunch, go to The Vortex.
(Don't worry about the bikers parked outside. They're harmless.)
posted by grabbingsand at 11:43 AM on May 22, 2006
You'll want to park in the Junkman's Daughter parking lot, as the rest are all within easy walking distance. Depending on the time of day, parking might cost $2 or so. For lunch, go to The Vortex.
(Don't worry about the bikers parked outside. They're harmless.)
posted by grabbingsand at 11:43 AM on May 22, 2006
I think Plato's Closet is aimed at teens, and the location on Briarcliff is right next to Loehmann's, which has discount brand-name & designer stuff for teens (or women of about any other age).
posted by anjamu at 12:09 PM on May 22, 2006
posted by anjamu at 12:09 PM on May 22, 2006
Don't go to the Vortex. Go to the Euclid Avenue Yacht Club. Much better food (the barbeque brisket is the best I've had outside Texas), better (less) attitude and their bikers are equally as harmless.
posted by donpardo at 12:18 PM on May 22, 2006
posted by donpardo at 12:18 PM on May 22, 2006
I used to live in L5P, and yes, it's a great fun place to shop. And I second Euclid Ave. Yacht Club. I was just thinking fondly about their food the other day. Although if the Brewhouse is still across the street, that's pretty good, too.
posted by jennyb at 12:49 PM on May 22, 2006
posted by jennyb at 12:49 PM on May 22, 2006
It's more of an older teen / twenties / hipster place, but Youngblood is The Shit. East Atlanta Village is just down the road from them but I can't think of any teen stuff there.
The Vortex is an eyesore; us locals all rue the day they put that thing up. They also don't accept kids anymore since the "smoking or kids: pick one" legislation passed. I dunno about the EAYC but that's where I'd head for lunch. Much cooler.
posted by intermod at 7:09 PM on May 22, 2006
The Vortex is an eyesore; us locals all rue the day they put that thing up. They also don't accept kids anymore since the "smoking or kids: pick one" legislation passed. I dunno about the EAYC but that's where I'd head for lunch. Much cooler.
posted by intermod at 7:09 PM on May 22, 2006
Another vote for Junkman's. Junkman's Daughter's Brother (yes, that's the name) is its offshoot in Athens, and if the original is anything like that, it's exactly what you're looking for.
posted by SuperNova at 9:15 PM on May 22, 2006
posted by SuperNova at 9:15 PM on May 22, 2006
Be aware that L5P attracts quite a few, as some call them, “gutter punks,” generally harmless panhandlers, pot heads, etc. Also, many of the shops close around 5. For kids who are into music or comic books, Criminal Records, right next door to Junkman’s, is a great place. For restaurants in the area, Savage Pizza, near Junkman’s is good, and Elmyr is an adequate burrito place on Euclid. The Brewhouse is still there.
posted by ijoshua at 9:32 PM on May 22, 2006
posted by ijoshua at 9:32 PM on May 22, 2006
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posted by spilon at 10:44 AM on May 22, 2006