Located about three miles east of downtown, Edgewood is bordered by Kirkwood to the east, Reynoldstown to the west, Candler Park to the north, and East Atlanta to the south. The community was developed around the turn of the 20th century as a response to economic boom, population growth, and a dramatic increase in the number of people working in the city. Located outside of the congestion downtown, Edgewood was geared towards blue collar workers that developed the land and built their craftsman-style homes there. Today, the neighborhood is marked by a booming commercial area, charming streets lined with modest homes diverse in character, and an admirably eco-concious creative community invested in coming together to make Edgewood one of Atlanta’s finest places to establish roots.
This neighborhood favorite is part wine shop, pantry, deli, bakery and rotisserie.
Yes, we’re including a grocery store on your “must visit” list. Affectionately known as ‘Hipster Kroger’ (akin to sister stores ‘Disco Kroger’ of Buckhead, ‘Murder Kroger’ of Poncey-Highlands, and ‘Ghetto Kroger’ of East Atlanta), the grocery chain seems to have a culture of its very own in Atlanta. This is one exceptional store though; Creative Loafing even coined it as “the jewel in the supermarket chain’s in town crown.” Said to be the highest grossing store in the region, it is shockingly cleaner and better maintained than some of the other stores in the area. New products offerings are market-tested here and the store houses its own Starbucks, hot bar, and sushi bar. Open 24 hours, we urge you to avoid a stop during rush hour or prime weekend hours, because parking is limited and the lot is easily the most frustrating part of the whole experience.
