"This beloved Southern restaurant on Ponce is known for its fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, and yeast rolls. In 2020, Mary Mac’s underwent a change of ownership, but very little has changed on the menu or with the decor and service. Mary MacKenzie first opened Mary Mac’s Tea Room in 1945. At the time, it was one of 16 tearooms in Atlanta. It’s been serving traditional Southern fare for tourists and residents ever since, who regularly stand in line for an infusion of Southern hospitality, fried chicken, and sweet tea. Temporarily closed." - Beth McKibben