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10 Local Alpharetta Businesses Our Team Loves!

April 29, 20252 min read

Elle B Gifts

To find the perfect gift, you must visit Elle B Gifts. Full of local, personalized, and monogram gifts to shop, you won’t leave empty handed.

Monkey 68

When you dine at Monkey 68 Kitchen and Bar located at 160 N Main Street in Alpharetta, GA, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by their unique and tantalizing menu options which can be described as comfort casual with Asian influences.

Valor Coffee

A With the most wonderful friendly atmosphere, Valor is a coffee shop and roastery based in downtown Alpharetta. We use coffee as a means to daily uplift people.

Queen of Hearts

With the largest collection of antique & interior malls in all of North Georgia, with over 500 dealer-merchants in their 3 locations in Alpharetta, Marietta & Buford. More than an antique mall, Queen of Hearts carries a wide variety of merchandise. Transferware, Mid-Century Modern Furniture, Coins, Sports Memorabilia, Home Decor, Art, Rugs, Vintage Records, Photographs, Painted and Repurposed Furniture, Wicker, China, Jewelry, Fiestaware, Farmhouse Paint, Dixie Belle Paint, General Finishes Paint and more.

Never Enough Thyme 

Never Enough Thyme is a family owned and operated gourmet restaurant with two locations in Alpharetta, GA. They specialize in ample sized servings of consistently high quality homemade food. Wine and beer are also available by the glass.  Stop by for breakfast, lunch or take advantage of their take-out and catering services. Never Enough Thyme is a great place to enjoy a casual atmosphere, fast-friendly service and free wi-fi.

Chic Evolution In Art

Chic Evolution in Art is a creatively driven art gallery that showcases emerging talent from around the world. At Chic they combine cutting edge artwork with sophistication knowing that behind each piece or artwork is the high quality of a passionate artist. The gallery provides provocative ever-changing selections including modern paintings, blown glass,  sculptures and different mediums. Our artists also offer custom commissioned pieces to help you get exactly what you want!

Magnolia Moon

Magnolia Moon is a women's clothing store located in downtown Alpharetta, GA, offering a unique mix of modern classics, comfortable basics, and on-trend styles.

Citizen Soul 

Serving modern-american pub fare in a unique style. We create seasonal menu's to provide the freshest products year round. Citizen Soul has a focus on local craft draft beers, artisanal cocktails, and fine wines. The environment is welcoming with a large patio and fire pit outside of the gorgeous, roomy interior.

Clothes Horse Men’s Apparel

Located in the heart of Alpharetta, Clothes Horse Men's Apparel provides the best shopping and gift options for men.

Truck & Tap Alpharetta

A unique and always fun local spot, Truck & Tap Alpharetta features different local food trucks all week. Besides the trucks, Truck & Tap also has a  full bar and extensive craft beer selection, As well as Breakdown Burger every night of the week! Stop by today to show your support!

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Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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