Cindy W.
Yelp
The one redeeming store here is Borders. I honestly grew up at this location: I learned English here, read my summer readings and more in one sitting, bought almost every birthday and Christmas gift here for friends, played at the chess meets every Thursday, went to midnight book parties, gossiped with girl friends, and learned to sip coffee like a boss. One time, Borders even saved me from a creeper, but that's another story.
Seeing a bookstore go is like seeing a childhood friend pass away. When I walked in two days ago after more than 3 years of separation, about half the store was on clearance. I'm scared Borders; you've been my childhood friend and now you're battling cancer. I'm just hoping it's not the terminal kind. :(
Before all the stores changed I might have given the Ave 4 stars, but with the inclusion of Sage, A Pea in a Pod, Francesca's, Fresh Produce, Lucy, High Country Outfitters, and Southern Soles....no more.
I mean, have you even heard of half of them? Even more, do you like the clothes they carry in there? I've heard of most of them but the clothes seem so tacky and unreasonably priced.
The originals are still there- American Eagle, Victoria's Secret, Talbots, White House Black Market, William Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Origins, New York and Company, Fuzziwigs, and Panera.
The stores are all right: http://eastcobb.shoptheavenue.com/stores
But I find that the prices are abysmal. I can get better deals at other malls.
Parking is usually never an issue but as always be careful of where and how you park.
Bottom line, four stars for nostalgics, three stars for reality.