Top Businesses Canton Readers Would Like To Bring Back

CANTON, GA — As businesses come and go, a local favorite often closes, much to the dismay of the community. Such is the case of R&M Sandwich Shop in Canton.

We asked readers on Facebook which businesses they wished they could bring back, no matter how long they have been closed. More than 120 comments came in as readers shared names of their favorite businesses of years past. From recently closed businesses to those popular years or decades ago, readers shared a variety of businesses.

Some came up time and time again, showing how much the community loved and misses the business. One of the top mentions was R&M Sandwich Shop, which was at 117 West Main Street prior to its closing. The shop was run by Mike DeLuca and his sister Donna after their parents opened the restaurant in 1972. In 2019, the shop went up for sale, and Donna posted on her Facebook page, "it's been a great ride, but I guess it's time to get off." It was bought by new owners, but ultimately closed its doors in 2020.

The beloved restaurant was fondly remembered on the Canton Patch Facebook post, and Andrew Katter said he misses "the Donna special."

Stacey Taylor Williams said she, "only had the chance to eat there once before they closed, but the gyro was amazing!"

Another widely missed business was Biscuit Barn, or "Biskit Barn," which was located at 3350 Marietta Hwy. Burger Chief was also in the top mentioned businesses, which had a location in Canton and Acworth.

Sally Ronny Lummus commented that she, "loved working there, all their food was great!"

Denise Pendley Owen said she misses the Burger Chief, specifically the chicken sandwiches and roasted potatoes.

Here is the full list of restaurants and other businesses readers miss in Canton:

• R&M Sandwich Shop
• Biscuit Barn
• Burger Chief
• Tea Leaves & Thyme
• Jiffy
• Bi-Low
• Goody's
• Checkers
• Sugarplums Tea Room
• Old Dixie inn
• Pappy Reds
• JC Penny's
• Airborne
• K-Mart
• Hooper's
• Stevie B's
• Donley's Restaurant
• Kessler's
• Super-D
• McCrory's
• Food Giant
• Bobby's Bakery
• Western Sizzler
• Sonic
• Taste Freeze
• The Cherokee Inn
• Champagne's Coffee Shop
• Scott Boy’s BBQ
• The Chili Dog
• Edible Arrangements
• The Green Rail
• It's a Grind
• Western Steer
• Steak and Ale
• Progressive Skate Park
• Donley’s
• Schlotzsky’s

Can you name any other Canton businesses you wish could come back? Leave a comment below.