Mary Mac's Tea Room

Mary Mac's Tea Room is in an unassuming building on Ponce de Leon Ave, just down the street from the Fox Theater and The Georgian Terrace. But don't let that fool you . . .

Its walls are covered in pictures of the famous movie stars and politicians that have eaten there. And for good reason because the food is to die for!

As you can see, the building is old but full of character, having been a landmark in Atlanta for over 70 years.

As they were taking me to my dining room, I glanced in this window to see others eating in a different room.

I took this picture seated at my table. It looks out on to Ponce de Leon Ave. See the pitcher of tea on the counter? You can't get anymore southern, can you?

See those pencils? All of these years, Mary Mac's has done it the same way. You take one of those pencils and you fill out your own order and give it to the waitress or waiter.

And here is what I ordered . . .

And it wasn't too long until they brought it out to me. That's meatloaf covered in sauce. I forgot to tell them to leave the sauce off (I don't care for it). But the meatloaf was DELICIOIUS.

Be sure to watch this video about the place.

I enjoyed my lunch immensely.

If you are a guest in my hotel and you would like to enjoy this great landmark, pull out of the hotel and go to the left. At the end of the street, turn right onto Steve Reynolds and then turn left onto I85. Go straight down 85 until you come to the 10th street exit. Turn left and Piedmont Park will be on the left. Turn right onto Myrtle Street and go several blocks. The restaurant will be at the corner of Myrtle and Ponce de Leon.

If you are not a guest in my hotel but you would like to enjoy this Atlanta institution, put this address into your GPS and I'm sure you will arrive soon:

224 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE Atlanta, Ga

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