Mary Mac's Tea Room

"Mary Mac’s Tea Room, the beloved Southern restaurant on Ponce known for its fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, and yeast rolls, underwent a change of ownership in 2020. But very little has changed on the menu or with the decor and service here. Mary MacKenzie first opened Mary Mac’s Tea Room in 1945. At the time, it was one of 16 tearooms in Atlanta." - Missy Frederick, Beth McKibben

"After a roof collapse, it has fully reopened with a fresh coat of paint, offering free Georgia peach cobbler from February 17 to February 23." - Henna Bakshi

"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

"Expect to find this Southern classic on Ponce packed with weekend tourists. Mary Mac’s is an old school meat-and-two where you write down your own order on a menu card. And where else will servers announce, “Comin’ in, honey” before setting down a plate of delicious fried green tomatoes? Plus, it’s one of the few places where you can still get potlikker (think: chips-and-salsa starter but with collard broth and cornbread). The setting feels nostalgic—homey rooms lined with photos of famous guests (yes, that’s the Dalai Lama) and old floors that creak with a Southern accent. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"Mary Mac’s Tea Room is known for its meat and three fare, including fried chicken, cube steak, and roast turkey paired with sides like fried green tomatoes, the popular yeast rolls, cornbread dressing, and fried okra. Mary MacKenzie first opened Mary Mac’s Tea Room in 1945. At the time, it was one of 16 tearooms in Atlanta. Temporarily closed." - Sarra Sedghi