Life Time Alston Town Center — Now Open
1120 Healthy Way
This newly constructed Life Time “athletic country club” redefines the fitness center. By including social events, a cafe, co-working space, family programs, recovery and spa services, they hope to appeal to those seeking fitness and community. Expect the most popular group fitness classes; strength training areas; indoor and outdoor pools; a rejuvenation suite with hot tub, cold plunge, steam room, and sauna; children’s activities for parents’ night out and camps for summer break, snow days, and track-outs; and much more.
lifetime.life/locations/nc/alston-town-center
Sweetgreen — Coming Soon
5340 Arco Street
Coming to Alston Town Center, Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant serving seasonal salads, grain bowls, and warm dishes.
sweetgreen.com
Dave’s Hot Chicken — Coming Soon
5340 Arco Street
In the same building as Sweetgreen, Dave’s Hot Chicken is also coming soon. Dave’s Hot Chicken specializes in chicken tenders and sliders, along with sides of house-made kale slaw, creamy mac n’ cheese and crispy, seasoned French fries. Offered at seven different spice levels ranging from no heat to so-hot-it-requires-a-waiver, each piece of juicy, hand-breaded chicken is spiced-to-order.
daveshotchicken.com
Pokeworks — Now Open
7169 O’Kelly Chapel Road
Pokeworks serves fresh, sashimi-grade Ahi Tuna, hand-cut salmon, all-natural chicken, and tofu in a poke bowl or wrap. Find them in Parkside Town Commons near the Harris Teeter.
pokeworks.com
Parkside Town Commons Playground — Now Open
Next to Cold Stone Creamery
The new playground features tables, a slide, climbing and balance structures, and plenty of safe space for little ones to run off some energy.
Altitude Trampoline Park — Now Open
220 Grande Heights Drive
Altitude Trampoline Park is an indoor family entertainment center focused on high-energy fun for all ages. It features wall-to-wall trampolines, a soft play area, dodgeball and basketball jump zones, and other active attractions designed to get kids and adults moving and having fun. The park also offers party and event packages, making it a popular choice for birthdays and group outings, with safety and supervision emphasized throughout the experience.
altitudetrampolinepark.com
Paul and Jack Bakery & Café — Now Open
1881 Lake Pine Drive
Enjoy fresh handcrafted pastries with a European flair, cozy vibes, and fresh coffee. A perfect spot to sit and sip.
facebook.com/paulandjackbakery
Mega Cary — Now Open
249 E. Chatham Street
At Mega, classes are designed to push you past your limits while keeping things fresh, fun, and welcoming for all levels. Their mission is to make fitness the best part of your day. They offer low-impact, high-intensity workouts in a signature mix of Lagree Megaformer, trampoline, and mat classes.
themegaworkout.com
Pastrami Tom’s Deli and Grill — Now Open
312 W. Chatham Street, Suite 103
Tom Scheidler, owner of Pastrami Tom’s, has been in the hospitality industry for over 45 years. Pastrami Tom’s is a family-run business, featuring his twins, Sydney and Merrick. They bring a variety of East Coast deli favorites to the area, offering sandwiches, sides, and desserts.
pastramitoms.com
Birch Therapy — Now Open
1210 SE Maynard Road, Suite 101
Birch Therapy, established in 2010, has a 19-person team that brings unique specialties and diverse evidence-based training to the table to meet kids where they are, recognizing the gifts of neurodivergence and the importance of whole family care for long-term change. Their clinicians offer play and individual therapy, trauma-focused treatment, family and group therapy, parenting classes and community workshops, and psychological testing and evaluations. Schedule a free consultation to see how they can best serve you.
birchtherapypllc.com
