Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery opens in Powdersville Plaza
January 13, 2026
Aston announced that Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery is open in Powdersville Plaza, a retail-focused shopping center located at 3508 Hwy 153 in Greenville, South Carolina. Owned and operated by Anderson, South Carolina native Akash Patel, the 1,400-square-foot shop brings together two nationally recognized brands under one roof.
Guests can enjoy fresh-baked cookies, brownies, and signature cookie cakes from Great American Cookies, alongside Marble Slab Creamery’s hand-mixed ice creams and shakes, all made to order. Custom cookie and ice cream cakes are also available for birthdays, events, and other special occasions.
“Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery offer a welcoming, family-oriented experience that brings people together and strengthens the sense of community we’re building at Powdersville Plaza,” said Barnes Connell, managing director of Aston. “This opening adds energy to the center and supports our broader vision for the plaza’s growth and development.”
“We’re thrilled to officially open our doors in Powdersville,” said Patel. “Both brands offer a fun, inviting place where families can create memories over desserts they know and love. We can’t wait to serve the community.”
The addition of Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery reflects Aston’s commitment to curating a thoughtful mix of tenants that enhances the Powdersville community. The new storefront will join existing tenants, including Publix, currently under construction, and Ken Shuler’s School of Cosmetology.
For store hours and more information about Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, visit https://greatamericancookiesandmarbleslabcreamery.com/.
About Great American Cookies
Great American Cookies is a leading dessert brand known for its fresh-baked cookies, brownies, and signature cookie cakes. Since opening its first store in 1977, the brand has grown nationwide by offering classic treats made with quality ingredients and a focus on fun, celebratory experiences. From everyday favorites to custom-decorated cookie cakes for any occasion, Great American Cookies continues to be a go-to destination for smiles and sweet moments.
About Marble Slab Creamery
Marble Slab Creamery has been serving handcrafted, small-batch ice cream since 1983. Known for its “mix-in” method, the brand prepares fresh ice cream in-store and blends it with a wide variety of toppings on a chilled marble slab. Guests can choose from classic and seasonal flavors, premium cones, shakes, sundaes, and custom ice cream cakes. With a focus on creativity and personalization, Marble Slab Creamery offers a fun, customizable dessert experience for guests of all ages.
About Aston
Aston was founded in 1980 by Steele Dewey to provide attractive, well-managed, necessity-based shopping centers in communities throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Over its 45-year history, Aston has secured its business by forming mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all of its tenants, partners, and employees. Aston provides the full complement of real estate services, including property management, leasing, development, and capital market services. As a result, the business has a long track record of success and is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities in the Greenville area where it currently owns The Commons, North Hills Shopping Center, Verdae Village, McDaniel Village and Powdersville Plaza.
