What’s Coming to Medley Johns Creek: A Closer Look at the First Businesses
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The tenant list at Medley is beginning to define what this new district will actually feel like day to day. The mix leans heavily toward places people return to regularly—grocery, dining, coffee, fitness, and services—rather than one-time visits. Below is a closer look at the businesses announced so far, with a brief sense of what each one brings.
Trader Joe’s
A smaller-format grocery store known for its private-label products, prepared foods, and loyal following. It tends to function as a daily stop rather than a full weekly shop, and often becomes one of the most visited places in any development it anchors. This will likely be one of the main drivers of consistent foot traffic at Medley.
Website: https://www.traderjoes.com/
Shake Shack
A fast-casual burger concept that started in New York and expanded nationwide, known for simple menus built around burgers, fries, and shakes with a slightly higher-quality positioning than typical chains. It usually draws steady lunch and evening crowds and fits well into walkable retail districts.
Website: https://www.shakeshack.com/
Northern China Eatery
Focused on traditional northern Chinese dishes like hand-pulled noodles and dumplings, this concept leans more toward authenticity than standard takeout-style restaurants. It has already built a following in the Atlanta area and brings something more specialized to the mix.
Website: https://northernchinaeatery.com/
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar
A restaurant built around wine, with small plates, full meals, and a setting designed for longer, more social visits. These types of concepts often become go-to spots for evenings, gatherings, and casual celebrations rather than quick meals.
Website: https://www.cruwinebar.com/
Fadó Irish Pub
A modern version of a traditional Irish pub, combining a full bar with classic pub food and a social atmosphere. It typically stays active into the evening and tends to draw both casual diners and people looking for a place to gather later in the day.
Website: https://fadoirishpub.com/
STIR
An oyster bar and restaurant with a strong focus on cocktails, known for its attention to bar details and a more polished dining experience. It usually sits between casual and upscale, appealing to both dinner crowds and people coming specifically for drinks.
Website: https://www.stircharleston.com/
Tonic House
A cocktail-focused space connected to STIR, designed more around drinks and atmosphere than full dining. Concepts like this often extend activity into the evening and help create a more complete nightlife presence within a development.
Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill
A seafood-focused Italian restaurant that blends coastal dishes with a broader menu. It reflects the move toward more specialized, chef-driven concepts rather than standard chain dining.
Website: https://renasifg.com/
Lily Sushi Bar
A traditional sushi and Japanese dining concept that typically becomes a reliable neighborhood option for both dine-in and takeout. These restaurants tend to build steady repeat business over time.
Website: https://www.lilysushibar.com/
26 Thai Kitchen & Bar
An Atlanta-based restaurant group known for bold interiors and a menu that combines traditional Thai dishes with a modern presentation. It already operates multiple locations locally, bringing a proven concept into Medley.
Website: https://26thai.com/
Minnie Olivia Pizzeria
An oven-baked pizza concept focused on casual dining with a slightly more curated feel. Pizza spots like this often become flexible options for families, groups, and quick dinners.
Website: https://www.minnieolivia.com/
Knuckies Hoagies
A sandwich shop centered on East Coast-style hoagies, offering a more casual daytime option. These types of businesses tend to serve lunch crowds and nearby workers consistently.
Website: https://www.knuckieshoagies.com/
Five Daughters Bakery
A Nashville-based bakery known for its layered donuts and high-quality ingredients. It typically attracts strong morning and weekend traffic and becomes part of people’s regular routines.
Website: https://fivedaughtersbakery.com/
Cookie Fix
A dessert-focused concept built around fresh-baked cookies, designed for quick visits and repeat stops. These shops often complement restaurant-heavy developments by adding a simple, accessible option.
Website: https://cookiefix.com/
Playa Bowls
A fast-growing chain focused on acai bowls, smoothies, and lighter fare. It aligns with demand for healthier, quick options and tends to draw daytime and post-workout traffic.
Website: https://playabowls.com/
Summit Coffee
A specialty coffee brand originally from North Carolina, known for a community-oriented feel and extended hours. Coffee shops like this often become anchors for daily routines—morning, midday, and evening.
Website: https://summitcoffee.com/
Fogón and Lions
A more distinctive or emerging concept, likely built around a specific culinary identity. These types of tenants often add uniqueness to a development and help differentiate it from more standardized retail centers.
Website: https://www.fogonandlions.com/
Sephora
A globally recognized beauty retailer offering cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance. Its presence usually signals a more upscale retail mix and brings steady, repeat foot traffic.
Website: https://www.sephora.com/
High Country Outfitters
An Atlanta-based outdoor retailer offering apparel and gear tied to hiking, travel, and active lifestyles. It adds a regional identity to the retail mix.
Website: https://highcountryoutfitters.com/
Amorino
An international gelato brand recognized for its flower-shaped servings and premium ingredients. It adds a destination-style dessert option that typically performs well in walkable environments.
Website: https://www.amorino.com/
Burdlife
A lifestyle apparel brand with roots in outdoor and surf culture, focused on casual clothing and accessories. It reflects a more boutique retail direction rather than big-box shopping.
Website: https://burdlife.com/
Moop’s Boutique
A small, curated boutique offering fashion and lifestyle items. Shops like this contribute to the walkable, local feel that mixed-use developments aim to create.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MoopsBoutique/
BODYROK
A boutique fitness concept centered on pilates-inspired strength training, typically operating on a membership model with regular returning clients.
Website: https://bodyrok.com/studio/atlanta/
BODY20
A newer fitness concept using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology for short, high-efficiency workouts. It reflects a growing trend toward time-efficient fitness options.
Website: https://body20.com/
Pause Studio
A wellness-focused concept offering services like cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and recovery treatments. These businesses are becoming more common in mixed-use environments.
Website: https://pausestudio.com/
Kontour Medical Spa
A modern medical spa focused on aesthetic treatments and skin care, blending clinical services with a more relaxed, lifestyle-oriented setting. Treatments typically include injectables, facials, and advanced skin procedures, aimed at clients looking for ongoing maintenance rather than occasional visits.
Website: https://www.kontourmedspa.com/
Sugarcoat Beauty
A design-forward nail salon that puts as much emphasis on atmosphere as on service. Expect a cleaner, more curated experience than traditional salons, with attention to detail in both interiors and customer experience. These types of salons often become regular stops rather than occasional visits.
Website: https://www.sugarcoatbeauty.com/
Clean Your Dirty Face
A streamlined skincare concept built around quick, accessible facials rather than full spa appointments. The idea is simple: drop in for a focused treatment without committing to a longer visit, making it easy to fit into a regular routine.
Website: https://cleanyourdirtyface.com/
Drybar
A nationally recognized salon concept focused exclusively on blowouts—no cuts or color—creating a specialized and efficient experience. Known for its consistency and strong branding, it typically attracts repeat visits, especially before weekends or events.
Website: https://www.drybar.com/
Petfolk
A newer kind of veterinary clinic that combines in-person care with digital tools, including app-based communication and scheduling. The model is designed to make pet care more convenient and accessible, fitting naturally into a daily-use environment like Medley.
Website: https://www.petfolk.com/
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