Mary Mac's Tea Room

Mary Mac's Tea Room For over 75 years, Mary Mac's Tea Room has been setting the standard for southern cuisine in Atlanta. Today, the newest owner, Harold Martin, Jr.
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Business professionals, celebrities, families, and world travelers all dine at Mary Macs and feel right at home. Mary Mac’s Tea Room doors first opened in 1945 when Mary McKenzie decided to use her good Southern cooking to make money in the tough post-World War II days. In those days, a woman couldn’t just open up a restaurant, so many female proprietors used the more genteel Southern name of “Tea Room.” Ponce de Leon Avenue sported clanking trolley cars, the Atlanta Crackers Baseball team and tents serving ice cold watermelons. There were many ornate movie theaters like the Fox Theatre just down the street. And there were at least 16 other Tea Rooms around intown Atlanta with Mary Mac’s being the only one of them left. In the early 1960s, Margaret Lupo bought Mary Mac’s and over the next 30 years grew it into a larger restaurant by buying up property next door to it and expanding. She was a hard working business woman who loved Southern cooking and brought Mary Mac's from a small little Tea Room to one of the South's best known restaurants. She accomplished all this during a time when there were very few women in business and it would be difficult for any woman to secure a bank loan. John Ferrell, would eventually purchase Mary Mac’s from Margaret Lupo in 1994. He was actually hand-chosen by Margaret Lupo to take over her beloved restaurant. And did not let her down as he continued a great tradition of Southern cuisine and hospitality. continues to stay dedicated to the original legacy of the restaurant. After acquiring Mary Mac's in 2020, Harold has kept the same recipes and the food remains nearly identical to what it was over seventy-five years ago.

09/27/2026

Sunday evenings are better with a little Southern comfort! ❤️ Good food, great company and plenty of Southern hospitality. 🥰

Busy week at Mary Mac’s! ❤️ From our kitchen to the community, our team has been hard at work preparing and delivering s...
09/26/2026

Busy week at Mary Mac’s! ❤️ From our kitchen to the community, our team has been hard at work preparing and delivering some good Southern cooking!

We’re always grateful for the opportunity to serve our Atlanta community and spread a little Southern hospitality wherever we go. 🥰

Have an event coming up? Let Mary Mac’s bring the Southern hospitality to you! Visit marymacs.com to book your event today!

What a wonderful Sunday it’s been! ❤️ Please join us in wishing Miss Annie Jewel Moore a very Happy 107th Birthday! 🎉🥳An...
09/21/2026

What a wonderful Sunday it’s been! ❤️ Please join us in wishing Miss Annie Jewel Moore a very Happy 107th Birthday! 🎉🥳

An Atlanta native, Spelman College alumna (Class of ’43), and former fashion designer, Miss Annie has been celebrating her birthdays with us at Mary Mac’s Tea Room since she turned 98!

This year, we brought the celebration to her! We were delighted to deliver her birthday meal and continue this cherished tradition with Miss Annie and her loved ones.

We’re truly grateful to be part of another special milestone in her remarkable life. Happy 107th Birthday, Miss Annie! We love you! 🥰🎂

103 years of life, love, and faith. ❤️ Happy 103rd birthday to Ms. Irene Wilson! 🎂🥳🥳Born in Alabama, she raised nine chi...
09/17/2026

103 years of life, love, and faith. ❤️ Happy 103rd birthday to Ms. Irene Wilson! 🎂🥳🥳

Born in Alabama, she raised nine children, worked at Canterbury School for 35 years, and spent 55 years at her church. A faithful, praying woman, she is lovingly described by her family as sweet and full of love.

Please join us in wishing Ms. Irene a beautiful birthday! 🥰

Headed to see Hamilton at The Fox Theatre? Stop by Mary Mac’s before or after the show! 🍽️🎟️ Through September 20, show ...
09/12/2026

Headed to see Hamilton at The Fox Theatre? Stop by Mary Mac’s before or after the show! 🍽️🎟️ Through September 20, show your ticket and receive a complimentary peach cobbler or fried okra appetizer with your entrée. 🥰

See your server for details.

This September 11, we’re honoring first responders and emergency personnel with 50% off your meal. ❤️ It’s our way of th...
09/09/2026

This September 11, we’re honoring first responders and emergency personnel with 50% off your meal. ❤️ It’s our way of thanking you for your service and all you do for our community. 🚑🚔🇺🇸 🥰

Happy Labor Day from Mary Mac’s Tea Room! 🇺🇸❤️ Our doors are open, the tea is sweet, and we’re serving up a little South...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Mary Mac’s Tea Room! 🇺🇸❤️ Our doors are open, the tea is sweet, and we’re serving up a little Southern hospitality all day long. We hope to see you! 🥰

09/06/2026

Some things just taste like home. ❤️ Made from scratch, served with Southern hospitality, and always worth pulling up a chair for. Come hungry. We’ll take care of the rest. 🥰

Address

224 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
30308

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+14048761800

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