The Best Shopping Opportunities in Midtown Atlanta

Will Letton

11/15/22


Midtown Atlanta is a combination of buildings with magnificently historic architecture married with offices, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. In this location, you can easily move from dining to shopping on foot. The walkability rating in this area is high, with restored sidewalks and a strip of business that continues to grow as residential populations expand. With decades of improvements and construction, this space in central Atlanta has become one of the most popular spots to grab a bite to eat, meet with friends, browse exciting and innovative art pieces or find original items in authentic shops. The retail destinations designed specifically for Midtown are worth a visit.

Malls and shopping villages

Atlantic Station

This shopping district provides a variety of entertainment, dining options, and shops for all. The design of this shopping center is comparable to a small town. Living in this development, you can be at the center of everything. Midtown luxury condominiums exist in this space and provide the ability to step outside and experience a mixture of historical landscape and carefully curated commerce.

The shopping environment is packed with over 20 options to stop and curb your cravings. There are fine dining Italian cuisine, Indian, Thai, or Mexican foods, sushi, Japanese dishes, and other enticing culinary plates. Quick stops for a bite or drink include coffee, cookies, ice cream, pretzels, french pastries, and candy treats. The list continues to grow as new authentic and cultural restaurants often join Atlantic Station as loyal tenants.

Stores to visit:

  • Atlanta Falcons & Atlanta United Team Store
  • Lindbergh
  • Nike Unite
  • Victorias Secret

Ponce City Market


Initially famous as an old Sears building dating back to 1926, this facility now serves the community as a popular business community with boutiques, brand stores, restaurants, multi-levels of shopping opportunities, and rooftop fun. With a packed list of ongoing events each month, this restoration project within the city is a great place to shop. On Saturdays, local creative minds come together to share their crafts and their brands to get discovered in this space. From March to November, the establishment holds a Farmer's Market with chefs, farmers, and pedestrians looking for organic produce to support local sales. The second floor focuses on community vendors, while the rooftop offers private and public events with a skyline view. The food hall is full of opportunities to satisfy any appetite with an ethnic build of grab-and-go or sit-and-indulge dining options. Expansion and renovations are currently underway and should be completed sometime in 2024.

Shops to explore:

  • Anthropologie
  • Lululemon
  • West Elm
  • Williams Sonoma

Colony Square

Between 14th and 15th Streets on Peachtree Street, this mixed-use group of buildings includes the best retail shops combined with condominiums and offices and is a well-known attraction in the area. This shopping haven and food lover's favorite dates back to the 1970s. As the oldest high-rise development in Atlanta, it underwent a reimagination project to modernize the design and encourage community gathering by adding a massive food hall amidst top retail boutiques and shops with open-air lounge spaces to relax. Events are frequently scheduled with live music and performances to celebrate the thriving community in Midtown.

Photo courtesy of Colony Square

Shops within:

  • Ethnobotany Shop
  • Sunnies

Amsterdam Walk

Adjacent to Piedmont Park, this line of shops was an old warehouse turned into a retail and entertainment complex at the west end of Amsterdam Avenue. If you are looking for an eclectic place to purchase furniture and other in-home items, this is the place to visit. The shops also offer high-end apparel with opportunities to enjoy exceptional foods and entertainment.

Home furnishings:

  • Flora Dora Silk florals and holiday decor
  • Bed Down Contemporary 
  • Gado Gado Indonesian 
  • Intaglia Home Collection
  • Oriental Designer Rugs

Distinctive shops

EcoDenizen

This boutique is a favorite in the neighborhood, with unique finds for the home or gifts for friends and loved ones. Items available range from body care products to local sweets, chocolate, and treats. All are waiting for purchase amidst children's books and other fun trinkets. The eco-friendly candles, home decor, and painted pieces by local artists are also great additions to any home. EcoDenizen is a place to visit when you have time to browse and sift through items on each shelf, as the shop easily holds something for everyone.

Big Peach Running Co.

Midtown allows for a very active lifestyle. The owners of this shop carry a quality inventory of sports gear with residents in mind. Their goal is to exceed expectations by helping customers find the right apparel for optimal comfort and performance. They pride themselves on fitting all for the right amount of balance and snug support for each step.

Blick Art Materials

This store carries everything you need for crafting, drawing, painting, or gifting. Quality art supplies and materials are all in one place at Blick, with a large variety to choose from top products. The art community has adored this family-owned and operated business since 1911. Supplies come from bulk manufacturers, providing plenty of opportunity to grab what is needed when stopping in to shop.

Products for purchase:

  • Paints
  • Canvas and surfaces
  • Brushes and painting tools
  • Colored pencils
  • Markers
  • Easels and furniture
  • Frames
  • Artsy gifts

Neighboring establishments

As Midtown continues to expand, more businesses are building shopping complexes and luxury districts around west Midtown Atlanta homes for sale. Westside Provisions District is a recent installment of high-end shops and dining in a restored meat-packing facility. Within this shopping mecca, offices and condominiums encourage work and living alongside posh retailers and the finest restaurants around town. Leasing space is available in this development which only means that more great things are coming to this urban market.

Shops worth browsing:

  • Room & Board
  • FREE PEOPLE
  • Design Within Reach
Let Will Letton, a Sotheby's International Realty expert in Midtown living, share his knowledge of the area and show you why it is a great place to call home. Whether you’re looking for opportunities to explore Midtown or moving to the area, Will is an excellent resource for the site and the luxury it holds. Contact Will for more information today.



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