In Gainesville, GA, the beloved Turnstile Deli opened in 1996, quickly becoming known for one standout dish: Suzy’s Chicken Salad. This cherished recipe belonged to Susan Haynes (aka Suzy to her grand babies), a warm-hearted woman who crafted her chicken salad with fresh ingredients, using her closely guarded family recipe.
The chicken salad put the deli on the map, leading to an expansion from a small kitchen to an entire block. Susan taught her children that cooking was about bringing joy to others.
Inspired by her mother’s legacy, her daughter, Christina Marie Haynes, launched Suzy’s Chicken Salad in 2024, sharing that love with the community.