[ALERT] Clay's is NOW OPEN in Sandy Springs

After a year plus hiatus, Clay's Sports Cafe in Sandy Springsquietly reopened their doors earlier today.  The popular "hole in the wall" bar, which shuttered their original location on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs last July to make way for Gus's "World Famous" Fried Chicken, is now located in the Hammond Springs shopping center where Kaiser's Chophouse opened this past May.  

Clay's, which has been a neighborhood go-to for over 20 years, was missed by many, chief among them Billy Holcombe, a loyal ToNeTo Atlanta reader who was one of the first to dine at Clay's earlier today.   Holcombe reports that the restaurant is only serving wings and sandwiches for now, but that the wings are as good as ever.  Ownership is still hoping to work out the kinks, and was hoping they could open super softly and no one would find out, so that they could build up to full steam.  If you do go, cut 'em some slack, as I don't want this post to cause them to be bombarded by customers.  

Although Clay's has yet to officially announce their opening on their Facebook, an "update" hinting at their imminent opening from August 31 was liked by over 440 people and shared 75 times.  

The new Clay's is about a mile south of the former location and joins eateries Cafe Sunflower, Cheeseburger Bobby's, Flying Biscuit Cafe and Jinya Ramen Bar, among others, in the center.  

Are you excited for the return of Clay's?  What is your favorite "hole in the wall" bar in Atlanta?  What is your favorite restaurant in Sandy Springs?

Please share your thoughts below.