Elsie's Place, located at 1140 Dixie Highway, Unit 1, marked its official launch today with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony! Elsie's Place is a sandwhich shop with gaming.
Elsies Place Grand Opening
February 25, 2026/
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