BEST OF ATLANTA / 2014 Pets READERS CHOICE BEST DOGGY DAYCARE Pet Lodge, Alpharetta ⁄⁄⁄ BEST PLACE TO ADOPT A PET Atlanta Humane Society Dapper dogs and chic cats get spa treatment at Glamour Paws, which provides deluxe extras like a “pawdicure” and aromatherapy along with more traditional grooming. There's a boutique (see: “I Heart ATL” hoodies) at the Virginia-Highland complex, plus K9 Loft daycare (exposed brick, airy windows, and designer fixtures) and a hotel with eight-by-eightfoot suites. /// 780 North Highland Avenue, glamour paws.net RIDING GEAR HORSETOWN Even if you’re not buying, it’s worth a trip just to look at the cowboy boots. Here, suburban moms shop for Tony Lamas to wear to hoedown-themed benefits alongside farmhands buying horse wormer. There’s a huge selection of stable supplies, Western wear (not much English riding gear), and tack. /// 1231 1 0 6 AT L A N TA ■ DECEMBER 2014 Shallowford Road, Marietta, horse town.com bag with all-natural treats from the bulk dispensers. If Fido has a more adventurous palate, treat him to a bison-horn chew or perhaps a dried turkey foot, which sent our tester’s dog into a gleeful frenzy. Located in a vintage storefront at the edge of Grant Park, the homey shop has a patio for dogs and owners to socialize and features handy self-wash tubs for post-park baths. Owners Bridget and James Galloway host frequent events to benefit animal-related causes. /// 891 Cherokee Avenue, intownhealthy hound.com ALL-AROUND ANIMAL HEALTHCARE BRIARCLIFF ANIMAL CLINIC It’s comforting to know that the medical team that gives your kitten booster shots is also available if curiosity leads him into harm’s way. Briarcliff Animal Clinic, founded in 1958, operates three clinics and a 24hour emergency hospital and offers specialty surgery services like laparoscopy and orthopedics. You can get appointments at the main clinic as late as 8:30 p.m., plus access your pet’s charts and order meds online. /// Multiple loca tions; briarcliff animal.com HOLISTIC PET SHOP ITP INTOWN HEALTHY HOUND & CITY-KITTY Here, you can stock up on economy-sized sacks of premium chow or fill a goodie PHOTO PH GR OA TP OH G RBAYPXHX B X YX X WXHXI TXNXEXYX X OX TX T COWORKING SPACE ITP AUTO SPA BISTRO uber.com/cities/atlanta Midtown’s Auto Spa Bistro amps up a mundane chore with a tiny but efficient restaurant, where patrons can sip cocktails while watching the suds roll off their cars or relax in purple snakeskin chairs that are more ultra lounge than waiting room. The vibe is laid-back and friendly, and the wash is thorough (although if you’re in a hurry, you might want to skip the seat shampoo to avoid a damp behind). Whether your mission is to avoid parking at a Braves game or to get home safely from the Porter, a ride is just a tap away with Uber. Atlanta magazine fieldtested multiple rideshare apps, and Uber was the clear winner, offering prompt pickup, a quick trip, and easy transactions. (The app stores your payment info, meaning that there’s no fumbling for a wallet or a need to figure out tipping.) Service runs 24/7, but expect to pay more during peak times. 318 Cherokee Avenue, nexatlanta.com 348 14th Street, autospabistro.com UBER NEX A motivational poster stating “Love your experiment” greets you when you enter Nex. It’s a good introduction to the Grant Park coworking space’s entrepreneurial spirit. Nex provides what you want from a good office: Wi-Fi; a printer; a call room; big windows to let in natural light; buckets full of pens, Post-its, and whiteboard markers; mail delivery; and a full kitchen with complimentary tea and coffee. But it’s more than just a FACE-OFF Meeting spots WHAT Octane 1009-B Marietta Street, octanecoffee.com Kavarna 707-B East Lake Drive, Decatur, kavarnadecatur. com Rev Coffee 1680 Spring Road, Smyrna, revcoffee.com PIT STOP FOR PETS Tucked behind the historic Silos landmark in Crabapple, Pit Stop for Pets specializes in organic pet food and treats. The store also provides instore grooming and self-wash services. /// 12315 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, pit stopforpets.com WHERE White Windmill Bakery & Cafe Multiple locations, including 5881 Buford Highway, Doraville, whitewindmill.com HOLISTIC PET SHOP OTP PHOTOGR APH BY X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Collar, $48; sheepskin bed, model’s own GLAMOUR PAWS PHOTOGR APH BY X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PET PAMPERING TAXI ALTERNATIVE CAR WASH—WITH A COCKTAIL Westside Eastside NW suburbs NE suburbs SETTING Vintage school furniture, marble bar Large work tables, grungy vibe 30 work spots in armchairs and at tables Spacious indoor and outdoor seating options CROWD Folks in suits; freelancers on deadline PTA parent groups; poets and artists Serious students; tech entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs inking deals; senior citizens sharing stories PERK The best cup of coffee in town The BBLT—bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a bagel 10 coffee brews roasted daily Exciting pastries, including manju, Japanese rice flour confections DECEMBER 2014 ■ AT L A N TA 1 0 7