Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta Reopens After Roof Collapses

ATLANTA — An Atlanta food institution known for its iconic Southern home cooking is reopening to the public, almost exactly two months after heavy rains brought down part of the roof.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room on Ponce de Leon announced on its Facebook page that its dining room will be open regular hours starting Wednesday, May 8.

“We are delighted to see all of our loyal customers again soon!” » the restaurant posted.

On March 6, the restaurant was forced to close after a pole fell on top of the restaurant, partially collapsing the roof. The collapse occurred amid heavy overnight rain; Water could be seen leaking from the building when emergency crews arrived on scene. No one was injured in the collapse.

Now, after “two long months and a lot of hard work and dedication from our team,” the restaurant said it’s ready to welcome customers back — with a few surprise new changes. During the temporary closure, Mary Mac’s said it made some much-needed improvements inside the more than 75-year-old establishment.

The restaurant thanked the public, the city of Atlanta, engineers and contractors who helped make the reopening possible.

“Your warm wishes and kind words have kept us moving forward during this difficult process, and we look forward to sharing our incredible Southern cuisine and hospitality with you again soon,” Mary Mac’s said. “We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy your favorite dishes.”

Mary Mac’s has been in business in Ponce since 1945, becoming a staple of Southern cuisine in Atlanta. It has often been recognized as one of the city’s favorite restaurants, and in 2018 was named one of the best in the country by Travelers’ Choice for everyday dining.