Clary's Cafe

The story

Converted from a 1903 drugstore into the breakfast diner immortalized in John Berendt's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" as the gathering spot where locals gossiped over coffee. The book characters — including Joe Odom and Chablis — were regulars. Famous for hearty Southern breakfasts, especially the corned beef hash.

Everything that was here

• 1990–present · still open

  Clary's Cafecafe

  Converted from a 1903 drugstore into the breakfast diner immortalized in John Berendt's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" as the gathering spot where locals gossiped over coffee. The book characters — including…

  See the map in 1991 →
• 1903–1990

  Clary's DrugstorePharmacy / Soda Fountain

  A neighborhood drugstore with a soda fountain counter that served the Abercorn Street community for nearly a century. The classic American drugstore with marble counters and wooden booths.

  See the map in 1904 →

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