The square · The East Ellijay strip
Shopping in Ellijay
Ellijay shopping splits in two: the downtown square and River Street, where the independent shops and antiques live, and the East Ellijay frontage, where the grocery, big-box, and everyday retail anchors sit.
The downtown list below is verified by name and address.
Downtown
The North Main shops
Mountain Treasures
14 N Main St
Apparel, decor, art, and jewelry on North Main, one of the square's signature shops.
Antiques on North Main
44 N Main St
The antiques room of the downtown block, the browsing stop on the square side.
Kristina Lee's Boutique
52 N Main St
The boutique clothing room on North Main.
Whistle Tree Pottery Company
10 N Main St
The pottery studio and shop on North Main, handmade in town.
Hemlock Bazaar
131 N Main St
Books, records, and the Mountain Town Coffee counter under one roof, the browsing room of the block.
The everyday run
The East Ellijay frontage
Grocery and big-box
East Ellijay commercial frontage
Walmart and Lowe's anchor the East Ellijay retail strip, with Ingles Markets on the grocery side and the Highland Crossing restaurants and clinics filling in the middle.
The orchard market run
Highway 52 East
In season, the farm markets on the orchard corridor are the county's favorite shopping: apples, cider, baked goods, and crafts at the stands.
An editorial guide, not a listings site. Updated September 13, 2026. Real-estate guidance on this page is provided by Rob Dietrich, REALTOR® with eXp Realty, LLC.