It’s another burger fast food chain you’ve probably never heard of: Cookout.
The Zesto Drive-In restaurant at 544 Ponce de Leon Avenue announced over the weekend it will close its doors Sept. 20 after 60 years in business.
Tuesday, the privately owned fast food restaurant chain Cookout, submitted a building permit application to City of Atlanta to make commercial alterations to the iconic dive-in on Ponce, and open in Zesto’s place.
The scope of work mostly calls for interior renovations including a new layout, walls, doors, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, mechanical, chicken equipment, flooring, ceiling finishes, and paint. The exterior, however, “will remain the same,” according to the application.
The North Carolina-based chain that serves grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, “North Carolina barbecue,” and milkshakes, is expected to spend an estimated $85,000 in upgrades.
Are you satisfied with Zesto’s replacement? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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Interesting, looks like that back drive becomes a pedestrian plaza? Seems like they’d still have to keep delivery access to TJs. Then those back spaces like Tuesday Morning and Richards becomes more Beltline oriented with beltline facing patios. I wish they’d do another beltline access on the theater end. Or even another line of shops at that back parking lot right on the Beltline. I keep hoping at some point they’re finally connect those drives between the two developments.
Happy to see them making the center more Beltline friendly. But, Richards Variety Store is a treasure. I know there will still be one at Peachtree Battle but losing this one stings.
I say good riddance! Do a quick google search to find out the people who run this place are so terrible, from their racist rants to the way they treat their customers like criminals.
Love the store but the owner embarrasses himself with his attitude. He’s very rude and like another said another said, treats you like a criminal, running his store like Angie’s Wigs in West end. No tact, only his superior “eyeballing”. He should check that face in the mirror before he walks out the door in the morning. Ugly is still ugly, but a better attitude will get you further.
I doubt the guy is a Racist… Most would think your comments are terrible. I’m sure you give off the “better watch me” vibe in every store you step foot in. Besides all of us readers realizing that your life sucks so bad that you need to add your valuable “two cents,” you have shown us that people of your same ilk like to pile on like your buddy William Rizzuto. What a class act he is… High school insults.. this is why things are the way they are. BTW, I’m sad to see both Richard’s and Tuesday morning gone!
Peachtree Battle store is the one you are referencing. The Monroe store is separately owned.
Who ever you are,you’re nasty and a real piece of work. Glad to see Richard’s go
Sad to see Richard’s go, but excited for the revamping and future beltline friendliness of this shopping center. The parking situation is dire, so they definitely NEED the beltline and non-car traffic to improve the center — pedestrian friendliness is a must. I wish FROGS would be replaced with a restaurant that actually served decent food as well as some of the restaurants in the back portion of the center. Better food options are definitely needed (other than MetroFresh which is amazing).
Glad to see Richard’s Variety store leaving. If you search their reviews you will see that both of their locations have a history of racial profiling. It is quite an oppressive environment.
how can shopping be an oppressive environment? I find the butcher section in any super market offensive!
The UPS store is not confirmed leaving. Before you publish false information, why not confirm with the business owners first?
Jack, this information was provided to us by the landlord. We don’t want to see any businesses close, and hope you’re correct ~ Caleb
I shop TJ a lot, Richard’s and TM some, will miss both, it looks as if one of the stores is womens apparel, not a good fit. Connecting Home Depot and Promenade parking would be GREAT, it will never happen, too much cut-thru traffic, it would be a lot more convenient for me and add much needed parking.
What is the prognosis on Colony Square? They are still removing rubble from the two-story building torn down ages ago. There have been at least six high rise buildings constructed around Spring St. since CS started their revamping. They will need to revamp their parking fees before I ever go there again.