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Cumming, Georgia Dining

May 19, 20251 min read

Baba's Gyro's

Baba’s Gyro’s

Baba's Gyro and Kabob, a Mediterranean restaurant at which the menus consists of authentic Greek, Persian, Italian food and more was established in 2006. At Baba's everything is cooked to the order for freshness. Baba’s has been recognized as the number one Mediterranean restaurant by Flavors of Forsyth and Best Gyro in town by The AJC.

Tam's Backstage

Tam’s Backstage

Tam’s Backstage has a cozy, vintage atmosphere that builds off of its close connection with the Cumming Playhouse, a local theatre located just upstairs. The scratch kitchen offers a flavorful blend of American cuisines punctuated with a northern Italian flair.

Tam's Tupelo

Tam’s Tupelo

Tam’s Tupelo was established to offer a friendly neighborhood restaurant with a menu that touches on your inner Cajun. With an amazing menu featuring an American-Cajun style that is sure to please, you can enjoy a relaxing meal with friends and family.

Coco's Cuban

Coco’s Cuban 

Casual restaurant offering a variety of traditional Cuban entrees & soups in a colorful interior.

Fagans Biscuit Barn

Fagans Biscuit Barn 

Fagan’s Biscuit Barn, where garden-fresh food meets generations of family recipes to give you a Southern taste experience like no other. They showcase southern comforts such as basic, tender cornbread,  scrumptious meatloaf, sliced pork, green beans, creamed potatoes, and fresh from the garden salads. Fagan’s offers dine in, carry out, drive thru service, delivery, and catering.  

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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