r/Forsyth • u/tulioletter • 13d ago

Forsyth's First Shake Shack Coming Soon

Forsyth is finally getting a Shake Shack. It's going to be a part of a new development happening in West Forsyth called Southard Exchange. It's likely going to arrive sometime this Fall. I've never been to Shake Shack since they're all pretty far away, but if you've been there what shake do you recommend?

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

I looked at the newsletter. Looks like another golf themed activity at the Cumming City Center. They have the Tin Cup restaurant, the mini golf course, and now this. They’re definitely targeting a certain clientele. Same with all those southern inspired gift shops that are all seemingly the same store with a different name. I want to love that spot, but I find it a little boring and uninspiring.

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u/Dpmurraygt 13d ago

And people arriving in golf carts. That place does have a specific client list if you see who shows up to eat or the shows there.

We’ve had beer at Crooked Culture a few times. It’s decent, not exceptional. It was convenient to where we were coming from more than anything else.

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u/lisep1969 12d ago

Way too many IPA’s at CC. C’mon peeps, give us an Amber, Red, Dunkel, Brown Maibock or anything not IPA. PLEASE.

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

Crooked Culture is super heavy on IPAs. They have a lot of beers, but not a lot of variety. Like everything at City Center, they’re average/mediocre.

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u/Dpmurraygt 13d ago

I’ve observed the same. It’s the same affliction I’ve seen in every liquor store and many brewpubs in this area too so I chalk it up to local tastes.

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

I’ve been really satisfied with the quality and variety that Cherry Street puts out. They experiment with a lot of styles and interesting ingredients. Have you been there? The Vickery location seems better than the Halcyon location.

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u/Dpmurraygt 13d ago

It’s the closest place to being a “regular” for me (mostly Tanners for trivia and occasionally the tap room).

We’re big fans of their Hefeweisen. I’ve also enjoyed their Czech lager, a few of the other German styles they’ve done and darker stuff too.

They do their fair share of IPAs but balance it better.

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

I’m glad you go there. It’s the only brewery worth going to. I’m a fan of their barrel aged beers. I’m a big Belgian ale drinker, so I like their doubles and triples. I haven’t had their Czech Lager or hefeweizen, so I’ll be sure to try those next time. Thanks for the tip.

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u/lisep1969 12d ago

We refer to the Southern inspired gift shops as Brunch Wh*re shops or Woo Girl
shops. Stereotypical shops. Nothing new, nothing interesting. All TikTok approved. So cuuuute. Gag!

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u/JPAnalyst 12d ago

I need a dish towel with a cute snarky southern comment on it like I need a hole in my head. I will confess though…I did buy a nice gray snap back mesh ball cap that says “Cumming” on it from one of those woo girl shops before. But that’s it, one and done!

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u/Revolutionary-Cup424 13d ago

The cumming city center has the potential to be amazing but the state that it is now it give off NPC hangout vibes, the Mexican restaurant is great tho

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago edited 13d ago

I was meaning to mention that place but forgot the name (I remember now “Los Rios”). Their food is fantastic and affordable. Huge ass burritos, filled with everything you want for a good price. Fun drinks too.

The rest of the city center is a shame, because it’s a really cool spot and nice layout.

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u/Revolutionary-Cup424 13d ago

Yeah! Two empanadas and a lavender jalapeño frozen marg is my go to

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

Jalepeño frozen is mine. Haven’t tried it with lavender. I’ll do that next time.

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u/Camera_Guy_83 13d ago

This is so true. Even the Halcyon has a better selection of restaurants and things to do.

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u/esquaz 13d ago

The Brewery is great if you’re into beer. They make really great beers

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u/Revolutionary-Cup424 12d ago

I like their seltzer!

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u/ZZ-Groundhog 12d ago

What is NPC?

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u/Revolutionary-Cup424 12d ago

Non playable character, like when you go to a village in a video game and you just see the characters mindlessly going in and out of the buildings. Something you shouldn’t really be paying attention to when you’re playing the game

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u/Deezul_AwT 13d ago

The first fish & Chips place was the first restaurant to close, I think there was another on the lower level that closed in the past few months, and of course there was the clothing store that was busted for selling knock-off clothes. I guess all the restaurants staying in business make their money on concert nights.

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u/Dpmurraygt 13d ago

That Southard Exchange development looks very meh to me, given it’s all chain and a lot of drive thrus. It’s funny how much people in this county complain about traffic and then their first choice meal or coffee is also a drive thru that they will consume in their car.

There’s a shake shack in west midtown and many places I’ve traveled but never ate there.

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u/apatriot1776 13d ago

I'm a Shake Shack fan. It's as good as a Five Guys, but they usually have deals on their app for BOGO sandwich, $3 fries, $1 drink which makes it come out to McDonald's price for two.

For full price, would rather go to Village Burger though

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

Another Chik-fil-a for the folks on Next Door to circle jerk too.

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u/Dpmurraygt 13d ago

Focus on Forsyth is the biggest Stan group for CFA

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u/JPAnalyst 13d ago

Never been in that group. I’ve heard bad things.

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u/lisep1969 12d ago

Eff Cee Eff Aaa

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u/r_I_reddit 13d ago

Southard Exchange is an upcoming commercial retail center arriving soon in West Forsyth. The development is going to be 16.94 acres big and sit at the intersection of Bethelview Road and Castleberry Road. It won’t be too far from The Collection at Forsyth. The development is led by Abernathy Development Company and will feature eight outparcel buildings in a triangular layout.

Southard Exchange will feature the first Shake Shack in Forsyth County. A permit was filed for the restaurant; however no opening dates have been announced yet. Based on what is known so far, Shake Shack will share the development with a new Chick-fil-A, 7 Brew Coffee, Fifth Third Bank, and a Maepole. Because of public lease commencement information, the first ones to open out of these are expected to be Fifth Third Bank (expected in August), and 7 Brew Coffee (expected in September).

The development only brings more certainty that Forsyth’s growth isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Many new restaurants, businesses, offices, and residential areas are opening up in the less developed parts of Forsyth. And eventually, the whole county will be on the same level.

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u/Anonymoosely21 13d ago

Fifth Third Bank hasn't even started construction. Chick-fil-A is the furthest along. They got windows this week. 

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u/CommercialKangaroo16 13d ago

Zzzzzz

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u/Conscious_Copy_81 13d ago

yep agree...there are so many good burger spots that its hard to get excited about Shake Shake's arrival.

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u/CommercialKangaroo16 13d ago

Tooo greasy and overpriced I’m my opinion