Orvis Atlanta

This store is amazing. They have awesome fly fishing classes for beginners… free by the way. And the employees are always helpful. It’s neat, clean and they have all kinds of great products. Try their pancake mixes and syrup. I’m not kidding.

Two years in a row during November /​December, waited 15 minutes while sales persons folded clothes, stayed behind the counter, totally ignoring my presence. I made long looks in their direction while they seemingly had more important work to do than acknowledging me. Ready to spend, spend, spend, but walked out. Bought from other vender on line. Be sure you fit their affluent, gender, age, profile or you will be ignored.

Great staff! Nice store. Really for the outdoorsman, lots of displays and great variety of gear.

I am unsure how this business has lasted so long. Orvis makes classic outerwear and travel bags. They have some nice fly fishing equipment, but in comparison to the sporting-​goods industry as a whole they are becoming a less and less popular brand. The items they offer are overpriced; unless you have grown-​up with this brand it is difficult for this company to obtain you as a new customer. I say that because they are outrageously priced. The price point which typical fly-​fisherman and wing shooters shop at is naturally higher and they expect to get high quality products which last a long time. I just don’t think that quality is in these products as it was a decade ago. I am obviously not an expert, but I would recommend shopping at another retailer to get the best product for the cost.

Great Store. Been going to Orvis since I was a kid (winter park, fl). Great Brass Travel Tags (Buckhead Atlanta)

As a former employee of this store, I will warn you that I am a little biased. I’ve been with the company for about 4 years and I managed to stay long enough to help open a beautiful new store. For those of you unfamiliar with what Orvis is, it is the country’s oldest catalog based retailer and specializes in traditional mens and ladies clothing, fly fishing gear, and wing-​shooting paraphenalia.
If you are into any of those things, or know someone who is, the new store has plenty of toys. The staff are outstanding, albeit slightly less handsome and charming since my leaving. Anything related to the above mentioned sports is available through the store including guided trips and gift items. Shannon, the fishing manager is eager to get everyone involved in both fly-​fishing and hunting and has to be one of the most knowledgable, and friendly guys I’ve ever met. The rest of the guys aren’t too shabby either.
Anyway, it is with slightly bittersweet nostalgia that I write this review. I’ll kind of miss the place and the people.