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    Mary Mac's Tea Room

    3.9 (5.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Suzy R H.

    Totally outstanding place in my opinion. Great customer service, easy to find AND free parking behind the restaurant (if you are lucky enough to find a spot). [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a bus full of people at the same time we arrived but you would have never known. This place is big enough to accommodate the bus load and more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Different rooms, different vibes in all of them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were quickly seated upon arrival, no reservations needed. Although this might depend on the time of day which was about 2:30 in the afternoon on a Thursday for us. The ordering system is a a new way to order for me. They place a ticket with the menu on the table and as you search the menu, write down what you would like, including drinks. Our waitperson was friendly and helpful, such a nice guy. He helped us order (since it was our first visit) and was quick to answer all of our questions. I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and Black-Eyed-Peas. My husband had the Chicken Fried Chicken as well, with the Collard Greens and Mac&Cheese. I had the Peach Cobbler and he had the Bread Pudding. So very tasty, and perfect portion size. I ate all of my food plus my dessert. And be sure to order the Pot Likker! So very good!! Overall we truly enjoyed our experience here. Highly recommend a visit and get the Arnold Palmer. Delicious!! The bread is also fresh, hard to eat just one piece.

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    Alexander Y.

    Was my first time to Atlanta in over a decade and there was no question that my first meal had to be some good ol' fashioned Southern soul food. Did some research and came to Mary Mac's Tea Room because it is apparently an Atlanta institution. Got the Four-Piece Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and mac n cheese and the Garden House Salad for my main meal. Man, this fried chicken was great! Some of the best fried chicken anywhere. You know it's legit when even the chicken breast is not dry. Garden House Salad was like any other salad, but it was a huge portion. Somehow also managed to get a Georgia Peach Cobbler despite being obscenely full, but I couldn't come to Atlanta and not get a peach cobbler. And these prices are way more affordable than anything I could get back home. Service here is...well, true Southern hospitality in all the best ways! My server Mike was super nice and hooked it up with a ton of stuff. I got to try a sample of the broccoli soufflé. He also hooked it up with all three gravies on offer (white pepper, brown, and chicken) when I asked for some gravy to go with the chicken. Felt real welcome here! Definitely found the right place for Southern soul food! There are so many other things on the menu I would love to try down the road as well.

    Dwayne A.

    Jasmine A , has been praising this place ever since she visited ATL. So we had to try it. Our server Jarret who looks like Adam Lambert was very welcoming and even gave us some historic facts about this restaurant, it's been here 81years. Then he wanted to know was it our first time, first timers get a cup of Pot liquor which is the juice or broth from the collard greens and surprisedly there was a reasonable amount of greens included. I ordered the smothered chicken which is served on a bed of rice ,turnip greens, macaroni and cheese, dressing, and dessert which was the peach cobbler à la mode. Everything was very good and the portions are large. There was a variety of entrees served and all got rave reviews. I love the ambience with the pictures on the wall and they are put in categories of the individuals who have dined there. Politicians on one section, musicians on another wall, sports stars, and even local colleges of who's who. They have 7 dining rooms we ate in the Atlanta dining room which was the original restaurant before they added on the other dining rooms later on. Definitely a go to place when you're in the ATL

    Chicken fried chicken!
    Peggy H.

    We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Mary Mac's today. The food was great as always and the service was exceptional! Travon was our outstanding server and he took special care to make sure our experience was perfect! It's always special to dine at this historic restaurant. When you eat here, you're surrounded by the spirits of old Atlanta movers and shakers. The photos on the wall remind you that this place is an Atlanta institution. We've been eating here for over 30 years and introduced our daughter and granddaughter to fried okra here! You'll find truly OG southern cooking here every day. They have a full liquor license and the drinks are nice and strong. Don't miss this gem of Atlanta's early years!

    Fried pork chops with cabbage and Collard Greens
    Cody D.

    Came here before heading to a Braves game. It is the second time we've eaten here and it did not disappoint. The home cooked food was amazing and the service was quick and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of history on the walls to go with excellent food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Teonni H.

    The service was good, atmosphere was good, the food was just ok. I did like the pot liquor. It was four of us, and we all ordered different entrees and sides, so we could try a lot, the fried chicken was good, meatloaf was ok. The pork chop was good. The Mac and cheese was ok. Some of us liked the potato salad and some did not, same for the deviled eggs. The greens were good. We did not like the dressing. The sweet potatoes had too much nutmeg or something, almost tasted like cloves. The peach cobbler was decent.

    Shrimp and Grits (+ Collard Greens & Fruit)
    Katherine N.

    I heard so many great things about Mary Mac's Tea Room, but I believe I made a mistake when ordering. Upon reading the reviews, it seems that the chicken was the best thing to order... but I wanted seafood at the time. Oops. The place is incredibly spacious and busy. The decor is old-fashioned and dated, but it creates a homey vibe. It makes you feel like you've been taken back to a different time. Unfortunately, I did not dine in and opted for takeout instead. (There is a counter to the left once you enter, dedicated to take-out orders.) FOOD: Shrimp & Grits (3/5) - I've never had grits before, so I really wanted to try it. I found grits to be very porridge-like, but... I am not a porridge fan. It was pretty plain and bland, except for certain spots topped with cheese or the sauce from the shrimp. The shrimp was nicely seasoned and not overcooked. Collard Greens (2/5) - It's probably blasphemous of me to say, but I've had better collard greens in California. I didn't find it very flavorful. Sorry. SERVICE: Didn't dine in, so I can't speak on that part of the service. However, the person at the take-out counter was so sweet and kind. She was very receptive to our questions. Food also came out at a reasonable time. TLDR// I should've ordered a menu item that Mary Mac's is better known for. Didn't hate what I had, but I think there was potential for this place to have been better for me, but I just didn't tap into that potential.

    Chicken, Mac and cheese, Sweet Potato Soufflé
    Daniel B.

    What an experience! The old-school Atlanta eatery packed all the punches and was a delicious (and probably heart-attack inducing) meal. The sweet tea while we waited for our table was a great touch, and the cornbread and yeast rolls were both delicious. I had the three-piece dark chicken with mac and cheese and sweet potato soufflé, all of which was so good (especially the sweet potaotes)! My friend had the shrimp and grits with rice+gravy and mac and cheese and also loved her dish. At our waitresses' recommendation, we got blueberry cobbler for dessert and were blown away with how good it was, and took the cinnamon buns to go - but wish they had some icing to go with them. An incredible meal and a must do if you're in Atlanta.

    Fried Chicken, Cornbread Dressing and Gravy, and Broccoli Soufflé.
    Mary S.

    This was our first visit to Mary Mac's and it will not be our last. The service and staff were wonderful. The wood was outstanding. My husband had the pork chops with sweet potato soufflé and vegetable medley. I had their fried chicken with cornbread dressing/gravy along with the broccoli soufflé. They have us a generous portion of bread options with our meal. Don't skip on their Fried Green Tomatoes either as an appetizer or a side with your meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mary Mac's is in a great location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking was easy and free - located behind the restaurant. Just a small walk from the lot to the front door. Next time you are in Atlanta, check it out. They have been there since 1945.

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    Ron ..

    Wowzers! What a delightful delicious dinner! Nancy and I had the Southern Special with everything tasting amazing. Will was our server and did a great job with suggestions and being very tentative. Thank you for such a wonderful dinner and experience. Appreciate your hospitality and love for food God bless Ron G

    Amanda C.

    Was excited to try this local historical establishment and it did not disappoint! Love the classic decor and all the photos of notable people who have dined in. We started off with an assortment of cornbread, yeast rolls, and soup. Love that those are complimentary. Wish the cornbread leaned sweet than savory. The rolls were so fluffy and soft, the best part. Collards soup was good. I got to try a variety of dishes since I came with 2 friends. We had the fried chicken and fried catfish as mains, and got to try the cabbage, mac, sweet potato souffle, hush puppies, and collards for sides. The fried chicken was good but catfish a little dry. I loved the mac, cabbage, and collards but the sweet potato souffle was way too sweet. Hush puppies just OK. Service was kind but slow, so expect to hang out for a bit, can't be in a rush here. Portions are plentiful here and pricing is good.

    Breanna A.

    Came in last week on a birthday trip to GA/ SC and stopped to lunch on the way to Covington. Mary's had such great reviews so we wanted to check it out. They also have a good sized lot behind the restaurant. Service from Jared was great, the location is historic and obviously a very popular spot. The sweet tea was great and addictive. We were given a complimentary pot likker soup to try, also good. Bread basket filled with corn bread and rolls. Rolls were good, soft and flaky. The cornbread was dry and not very sweet. For entrees we both got fried chicken with different sides. Sadly the chicken to us tasted similar to a super market chicken, not bad in taste but nothing to rave about, and both chicken and the sides were all barely warm. The hottest thing was the plate the food was sitting on. All the food was very lack luster apart from the broccoli soufflé- that was delicious and packed with flavor. Not sure if it was just an off day but did not live up to expectations.

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    Kelly N.

    I had read the reviews, so I was prepared to try the sweet tea at the front, and that we'd be given "pot likker" to try as first time guests. The tea was pretty sweet and strong, and the pot likker came with an introduction as to what it is and ways to eat it, which I found to be a nice touch. We were told ahead of time that if we wanted cinnamon rolls, we would have to buy them by the dozen to go. Sadly, we had a show at the Fox Theatre to get to, so I am a bit regretful that I didn't get to try their cinnamon rolls, but... another time, right? When we arrived, there wasn't any wait, so we were seated almost right away. We walked by different rooms, and it goes to show how long this establishment has been here that you can see the history all around. Once seated, we write our own orders, which I found fun. It was a bit hard to decide on a side (I've never heard of a tomato pie or "hoppin' John" before), but our server (Trevor, I believe) was kindly explained and even brought some tomato pie as a sample to help with decision making. The food comes out pretty quick once you order, and while it wasn't the most amazing Southern food I've had, it was good. Filling.

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    Does the restaurant take reservations?

    Yes

    Is it cash only? or do they accept cards as well

    They take all major credit cards and cash.

    Do I need a reservation if I'm going at 1:00?

    No, pretty casual spot, you should find a table with no issues walking in.

    Is this restaurant good for groups?

    Yes! Highly recommended for a group, but I would say to call in advance and prearrange your occasion.

    What are the best vegetarian dishes to order?

    All of them

    Is this place Black owned?

    Per Google... Mary Mac's closed down due to the pandemic on March 17. Following the onset of the… 

    What are the best sides in your opinion?

    Whipped potatoes & gravy, dressing & gravy, dumplings......... they have a lot of good sides!

    Do they take reservations and is their parking lot a good size to park?

    Yes, but not day-of. Parking lot is smallish considering the size of the restaurant. If you have a group, carpool.

    How are the Salmon croquets fried chicken and shrimp and grits? I heard the Man n cheese was delicious...can't wait to try.

    The fried chicken is a very light batter and it's delicious. The Mac-n-cheese is good, but I preferred the broccoli casserole. The best Mac-n-cheese I had, ever, was at was at Grand ChamPION BBQ. There are 3 locations in Atlanta.

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    $$

    Such a good location nearby downtown, and if you are staying at the Marriott... it's actually at…read morethe end of City Center Walk so technically you don't even have to get off property! 1st time trying Gus's was in Chicago so was happy to see it nearby lodging when here at ATL! My to-go order looks a bit on the small side, but it was definitely hardy and enough for me (average to probably a tadd bit more indulgence eater haha) I enjoyed their Mac and Cheese, along with their potato salad -- they're definitely my favorite sides when I'm visiting here The spice and seasoning here is a little bit less than before but I appreciate the staff who gave me several extra hot sauces haha

    I visited this location a month a go and I am extremely disappointed with my experience. After…read moredining at the restaurant,I accidentally left my phone behind. I called shortly afterward and was informed that an employee had found it and that it was being held at the restaurant. When I arrived about 10 minutes later to retrieve it, I was told that the phone was no longer there and had somehow gone missing. What made this situation even worse was the way the manager handled it. Instead of showing concern, taking responsibility, or making a genuine effort to help resolve the issue, he was dismissive, spoke to me in an unprofessional manner in front of other customers, and ultimately walked away while I was still trying to discuss what had happened. I understand that mistakes can happen, but losing an item that had already been found and acknowledged by staff is a serious issue. More importantly, the lack of accountability, empathy, and professionalism shown by management was unacceptable. No customer should be treated with disrespect, especially when trying to recover a valuable personal item. I hope the company reviews its lost-and-found procedures and provides better customer service training to its management team. My experience left me feeling frustrated, embarrassed, and completely unsupported.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - November 14, 2023

    November 14, 2023

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken thigh + sides

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    Home Grown - Comfy Chicken

    Home Grown

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.3 miReynoldstown
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    If I could give this local favorite of six star review I would…read more Kevin, the owner and Mastermind behind the delicious array of flavors in all of their menu items. And house specials, is friendly and engaging. He makes the rounds and talks to the customers, makes them feel like home. All the staff seem to work together well and a very jovial. I sat at the counter cuz I was flying solo and had nice conversations with those next to me. The way the entire building is decorated is completely eye candy and as satisfying as the food. If you like crazy loopy, different kind of stuff. There's a specific coffee shop and small gift shop in the back with social & environmental conscious products. Even have a film development drop off that I guess locals take advantage of cuz where do you go for that anymore other than some kind of chain pharmacy?. I took pictures for my posting but also for myself to consider coming back and shopping another time. Several of the magnets and signs I would love to own. The food is plentiful and flavorful. I had the daily special of Georgia fresh shrimp sauteed on top of homemade sourdough that had a little bit of a French toast crispy to it, topped with roasted tomatoes and spinach and thin crispy onions that were well seasoned. Most the time for lunch you just hope for something that taste good and this was beyond my wildest dreams of what I was going to eat for lunch today. And it was only $10. The burgers, the fried chicken, the fried shrimp, everything was looking so yummy. I totally have to come back. The place is much bigger than it looks from the front because it extends around the corner behind the counter and they greet you when you come in.

    Will start by saying this place is so affordable which is hard to find these days, and I appreciate…read morethe amount of vegan options! Service was slow, almost an hour to get our food and we came on a weekday morning (can't even imagine the weekend rush!). The biscuits are DELICIOUS especially with the apple butter they have on the table, but I would skip the cornbread. Super super dry and grainy. Also the fried okra was tough to get through because of the size. I do wish they maybe had some fresh juice options available in addition to all of the coffees and teas, but it was fine overall and I wouldn't mind going again.

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    Home Grown - Steak Hash

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    Mary Mac's Tea Room - southern - Updated August 2026

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