4 Hidden Wonders of The Square

Looking for somewhere new to hang out with all your friends? Look no further! Here are 4 places you didn’t know existed in the Marietta Square:

1. Cool BeansIMG_0601

Ditch the Starbucks, Kennesaw! Cool Beans is a locally owned coffee shop boasting cheaper prices and smoother roasts then your neighborhood Starbucks while maintaining the same hipster Seattle vibe. With 50+ varieties of house roasted coffee, their coffee of the day is a good way to shake up your morning. Not a big coffee fan? No worries! They have everything from chai tea to Mexican hot chocolate.

2. Le Café CrepeIMG_0608

One of the best places to have authentic French cuisine on this side of the Atlantic is Le Café Crepe. Tucked between the train tracks and a brick alley, it’s easy to miss this classy restaurant.  Café Crepe offers both sweet and savory crepes of all varieties at a more than reasonable price. Looking for an interesting date night? Every second and fourth Saturday stop by for their set menu.

3. Australian BakeryIMG_0615

The Australian bakery, a store featuring everything from small sweets to full breakfast scrambles, is one of the best places to satiate your cravings. The store has bakery treats such as shortbread cookies. jam tarts, eclairs, and pavlova! Although their sweets are to die for, the Australian Bakery is best known for their savory meat pies! Each one is hand-made and ready to eat straight from the oven! On top of the great food, there’s also a whole section of the store dedicated to Australian groceries!

4. Updog SmoothiesIMG_3275

Updog is a bit of an anomaly. As soon as you walk in you see a yoga sign in desk, smoothie bar, and massage corner; a bit overwhelming for such a tiny place! While drinks may be on the pricey side, they are well worth the extra dollar. The smoothies are all natural, organic and delicious. Still worried about the cost? If you take a picture of your smoothie, you get two dollars off your next smoothie!

 Next time your looking for something new to eat, check out the square. Your new favorite restaurant may be closer then you expect.