{"id":13643,"date":"2025-01-21T18:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T23:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/?p=13643"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:12:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T23:12:00","slug":"big-daves-cheesesteaks-officially-opened-their-new-flagship-in-downtown-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/?p=13643","title":{"rendered":"Big Dave\u2019s Cheesesteaks&nbsp;officially opened their new flagship in downtown Atlanta&nbsp;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Big Dave\u2019s Cheesesteaks&nbsp;opened a new flagship location on January 18 at 300 Marietta St, previously a Waffle House. The ribbon-cutting event featured notable guests, including&nbsp;Jeezy,&nbsp;Killer Mike,&nbsp;Pinky Cole-Hayes,&nbsp;the family of Martin Luther King,&nbsp;Big Tigger,&nbsp;AJ Calloway,&nbsp;David&nbsp;Banner, and&nbsp;T.I.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-13641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-549x365.jpg 549w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-421x280.jpg 421w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-233x155.jpg 233w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-1-1.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marietta Street flagship boasts standout features like a vibrant outdoor patio, eye-catching neon signage, and a custom-made Liberty Bell installation, paying homage to founder Derrick Hayes\u2019 Philadelphia upbringing. These unique touches create an inviting atmosphere for locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant offers the same menu as the other Big Dave locations, with multiple cheesesteak sandwiches and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/things-to-do\/atlanta-restaurant-blog\/get-all-the-philly-flavor-with-extra-crunch-at-this-local-restaurant\/WJRSCIVFFZCK5MPMVX4CNVA32Q\/\">egg rolls<\/a>, but will also be adding&nbsp;Halal beef and an 18-inch sandwich atthe location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-300x199.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-13642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-549x364.jpg 549w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-422x280.jpg 422w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-233x155.jpg 233w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-360x239.jpg 360w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/femimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo-2-1.jpg 689w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the location, Big Dave\u2019s Cheesesteaks also partnered with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/phillypretzelfactory.com\/\">Philly Pretzel Factory<\/a>&nbsp;(the world\u2019s largest pretzel franchise, with over 175 locations across the country). 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