Oak Grove Market

 Founded by Buddy Maughon in 1969 as Northeast Meats, the market provided fresh cut meats and fresh produce. When Buddy retired in 2000, the market was re-opened across the street by his sons Rhett and Mark Maughon as Oak Grove Market. The market continues to offer the same community atmosphere and quality products.

         

"If Atlanta's size and scope seem overwhelming, a visit to the Oak Grove Market is in order. Truly a slice of Americana, this all-purpose market and eatery evokes a simpler time. Shoppers find themselves surrounded by Betty Boop, Elvis, and Shoney's Big Boy -- all characters in the panoramic mural that encompasses the the store.

Bicycles parked out front indicate a posse of kids inside ordering scoops of Blue Bunny ice cream. Fresh food lovers can pick up the best of the season's ripening produce. The foremost reason to visit the market, however, is the $8.99 filet mignon. Wrapped in bacon, it is an eight-ounce slab of unmarbled perfection. Finiky shoppers will be pleased to find Black Angus beef, Fieldale Natural chicken, Inland seafood, and Boars Head cold cuts.

Here, everyone smiles, they make conversation, neighbors catch up with each other, giddy kids run around hyped up on dime store confections, and for a moment, Atlanta doesn't seem like such a big city after all."

--Courtesy of Atlanta Magazine (by Katie Bell)