Mike and Shyretha Sheats Opened Mule Train in Atlanta
The couple brought their culinary experience to a new brick-and-mortar space located at 87 Broad St. NW.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Dining Out
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Mike and Shyretha Sheats have opened their new restaurant, Mule Train, in Atlanta. The establishment officially began serving the public on September 30, 2026.
Why it matters
The restaurant represents a permanent home for the couple, who previously gained notoriety for their pop-up series, The Plate Sale. The owners sought to create an environment that feels like stepping into a private residence.
The restaurant is located at 87 Broad St. NW and operates Wednesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend hours extend from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The players
Mike Sheats
Mike Sheats is a restaurant owner who brings years of industry experience to the new Atlanta location.
Shyretha Sheats
Shyretha Sheats is a restaurant owner who helped transition their pop-up concept into a permanent establishment.
The details
A developer and a broker approached the owners regarding the opportunity to secure the Broad Street space. The move follows the couple's successful history operating a pop-up kitchen that drew 200 people during its first event.
Timeline
The Plate Sale held its first pop-up event in 2017.
The pop-up series concluded in 2018.
Mule Train officially opened to the public on September 30, 2026.
Culture Shift
The opening of Mule Train highlights the growing trend of pop-up culinary concepts graduating into permanent physical storefronts. This transition reflects a broader shift toward chefs building grassroots loyalty before investing in long-term commercial real estate.
Residents can visit the new location on Broad Street during the set operating hours throughout the week and weekend. The owners expect that the menu will continue to evolve based on team feedback and customer reception.
The takeaway
The evolution from a pop-up to a permanent restaurant demonstrates the importance of building a dedicated community following. Success in this sector often requires balancing established industry expertise with a welcoming atmosphere that resonates with local diners.
Further reading
Explore more local culinary updates in the Dining Out section for Atlanta.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rough Draft Atlanta.
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