About Us
Our Story
Marti's at Midday is a locally owned cafe in Athens, Georgia, serving lunch & catering from a 100-year-old house in Normaltown. Known for our delicious sandwiches, fresh salads & signature scoops, we've become a favorite spot for Athens locals.
Our mission is to carry on the legacy of our beloved founder, Marti Schimmel, by sharing great food and Southern hospitality with our community every day.
BIG NEWS - Marti's has a forever home!
We’re so excited to share some big news — in April 2025, our family officially bought the building and property where Marti’s has lived and grown for so many years!
Marti's & Athens Habitat
Marti's at Midday is a charter member of Athens Area Habitat's "Build an Appetite" program and a contributor to other non-profits that support our community.
Food Network!
The Deen Brothers featured Marti's on their Food Network show Southern Fried Road trip highlighting Marti's delicious chicken tetrazzini & southern hospitality.
Marti's Commercial - 2014
Marti's television commercial from 2014!
2025 Rising Stars
Each year, Restaurant Informer invites the hospitality community to nominate outstanding individuals they would like to recognize as Rising Stars...
Athens Gamechangers
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Athens magazine, is pleased to reveal the third annual Gamechangers - 10 Athenians under 40 years of age...
2025 LEAD Athens
Congratulations to co-owner/operator, Jay Kloepfer, on being selected for the 2025 LEAD Athens class. LEAD Athens is an intense year-long program of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce designed to develop effective leaders committed to building a vibrant community.
