Clary's Cafe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clary's Cafe |
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The counter, part of the dining area, and kitchen (2019)
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| Established | 1903 |
| Food type | Breakfast and lunch |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | 404 Abercorn Street |
| City | Savannah |
| County | Chatham County |
| State | Georgia |
| Postal/ZIP code | 31401 |
| Coordinates | 32°04′18″N 81°05′31″W / 32.0716606451°N 81.09198937°W |
| Website | https://claryscafe.com/ |
Clary's Cafe is a well-known restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, in the United States. It first opened its doors in 1903 at 404 Abercorn Street. Back then, it was actually a place where you could buy medicines and other items, like a small pharmacy!
The cafe became super famous after it was featured in a popular book and movie. The book was Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt, published in 1994. Later, Clint Eastwood directed a movie based on the book in 1997.
Clary's Cafe: A Famous Spot in Savannah
Clary's Cafe is a popular place for breakfast and lunch. It is located in the historic city of Savannah, Georgia. The cafe has been serving customers for over 100 years. It is known for its friendly atmosphere.
Featured in a Famous Book and Movie
The author, John Berendt, spent a lot of time at Clary's Cafe. He wrote the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. He said the cafe was a great place to hear all the local news and stories. It was where he met many interesting people. These people later became characters in his book.
When the book was made into a movie, some scenes were filmed right inside Clary's Cafe. A famous actor, James Gandolfini, even played the cook in two scenes. He was not credited in the movie for this role.
Inside the restaurant, you can see a photograph of the movie's cast. This picture includes Alison Eastwood, who played Mandy. Her father, Clint Eastwood, was the director of the movie. Other actors in the photo are The Lady Chablis, John Cusack (who played John Kelso), Kevin Spacey (who played Jim Williams), and Jack Thompson (who played Sonny Seiler).
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John Cusack (as John Kelso) inside the cafe in a scene from the movie, filmed in 1996
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A photograph inside the restaurant showing the cast of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
