Mary Mac's Tea Room

Open since 1945, Mary Mac's is the quintessential Atlanta meat-and-three, serving Southern comfort food in a sprawling, cafeteria-style dining room that feels like a grandmother's house. Get the fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and a bowl of pot likker with cornbread — it's the definitive Atlanta soul food experience. It's touristy but beloved by locals for good reason; the food is the real deal.

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