,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-84.379906,33.77278)/-84.37050797045231,33.79103988751493,11.350297569624768/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
The ColonnadevsMary Mac's Tea Room
Mary Mac's Tea Room and The Colonnade are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Colonnade is the choice of most writers compared to Mary Mac's Tea Room. The Colonnade comes in at #17 in Atlanta with accolades from 7 sources like Not For Tourists, Zagat and BlackBook.
The Colonnade
Fodor's
Frommer's
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
Rough Guide
Not For Tourists
Where
Tasting Table
The Infatuation
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-4923
From $0/night
Fodor's "For traditional Southern food—fried chicken, ham steak, and turkey with dressing—insiders head to Colonnade, a local institution since 1927 and a magnet for gay men and the elderly." Full review
Frommer's "This Atlanta institution, established in 1927, serves authentic southern specialties without any newfangled twists (thank goodness)." Full review
Zagat "“Cheap” tabs, “seriously high-octane potables” and an experience that’s “like nothing else in Atlanta.”" Full review
BlackBook "Clubbers, bouffant-bearing ladies, and gay seniors make up a portion of the eclectic clientele. Old-fashioned faves like lima beans, okra, and fried chicken prevail."
Gayot13.0
"The Colonnade serves some of the region's best fried chicken... and yeast rolls, the latter a rapidly disappearing Southern treat." Full review
Rough Guide "This Atlanta institution, a respectable old place incongruously set in a stretch of girlie bars and sex shops northeast of downtown, is full of old-timers and regulars."
Not For Tourists "Southern meat-and-three institution."
Where "Despite its crusty servers, outdated décor and strip mall location, this large establishment has a fiercely loyal clientele." Full review
Tasting Table "For an extra good deal, hit the early bird menu before 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and join a crowd that spans toddlers to seniors, all eager for a plate of Southern hospitality." Full review
The Infatuation "With more than 30 options ranging from fried okra to black-eyed peas, you’ll have a lot of possibilities to keep you occupied. This family-style dining hall has been around since 1927" Full review
Mary Mac's Tea Room Fodor's
Travel + Leisure BlackBook Gayot Zagat Not For Tourists Where The Infatuation Frommer's
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1938
From $1/night
Fodor's "Local celebrities and ordinary folks line up for the country-fried steak, fried chicken, and fresh vegetables here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you only have one meal out in Atlanta, make sure it’s in the yellow-painted, country-kitchen-style dining room of this 60-year-old Atlanta institution." Full review
BlackBook "From bambinos to blue hairs, the clientele at Mary Mac’s share an affinity for traditional Southern grub."
Gayot12.0
"Owner John Ferrell keeps Mary Mac's looking bright and lively, with good lighting and vivid colors." Full review
Zagat4.0
"Iconic spot for Southern fare classics." Full review
Not For Tourists "Southern meat-and-three legend is classiest thing on Ponce."
Where "This staple has been serving Southern food since 1945." Full review
The Infatuation7.7
"This Midtown institution opened in 1945 and has been the go-to spot for fried chicken, peach cobbler, and more than 36 sides ever since. " Full review
Frommer's "Mary Mac's is a colorful Atlanta institution, a bastion of classic Southern cuisine." Full review
