Exciting news, Nooga. After being first announced in January of 2022, Shady's Corner is officially open for business.

The 21+ all-day deli and bar located at 1402 Cemetery Ave. is the work of Unknown Caller's James Heeley, but folks can expect a different taste on this side of the street.

The beer garden area offers various seating, outdoor bar, and even has fire pit. | Photo by Shady's Corner

Featuring three sitting areas including a pup-friendly beer garden + outside bar, the spacious location has no shortage of places to hang in the shade.

James said they couldn't be opening up at a better time with the warm weather, and after 16 months of labor + love, he can't wait to share it with the public.

The menu offers various deli sandwiches, hot or cold, including a "Fancy Grilled Cheese" + even one inspired by Thanksgiving, "The Gobbler," (think: all the good leftovers on bread). Want to have a bit of everything? They've got you covered with a "build your own" option.

With the tagline "happy hour all day, every day" you can also expect cheap, quality cocktails + beer — yes, they have beer. Pro tip: spin the "Wheel of Misfortune" to see what the drink deal of the hour will be.

A few other note-worthy items include a weekend liquid + food brunch menu as well as drip coffee and cold brew for those early in the day hangs.

Shady's Corner has a coin machine so folks play pool and other games. | Photo by Shady's Corner

If the menu isn't enough to entice you, try your hand at the arcade games in the back. Editor Haley personally enjoyed playing a classic round of Mortal Kombat.

Bonus: Food trucks are wanted — folks can inquire about how to get their truck spotlighted by contacting James via email.

"What Shady's is, what we want it to be, is a place for everyone. Whatever you want Shady's to be, it can be. Whenever you need it, it will be here for you" — James Heeley