{"id":406,"date":"2025-11-09T20:15:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T20:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/?p=406"},"modified":"2025-11-10T01:43:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T01:43:37","slug":"martis-at-midday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/lunch\/martis-at-midday\/","title":{"rendered":"Marti’s at midday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re on the hunt for a lunch spot in Athens that blends Southern charm, quality ingredients and a laid-back vibe, Marti\u2019s at Midday is a gem well worth featuring on your \u201cAthens Eats\u201d site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location:<\/strong>\u00a01280 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30606.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed on weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect:<\/strong>\u00a0A locally-owned caf\u00e9 situated in what\u2019s described as an \u201c86-year-old house\u201d in the Normaltown neighborhood, offering gourmet sandwiches, salads and \u201cscoops\u201d of cold-salad sides (think chicken salad, pimento cheese, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Makes Marti\u2019s Stand Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Authentic Southern lunch fare with flair:\u00a0Marti\u2019s elevates what might otherwise feel like \u201cstandard\u201d lunch caf\u00e9 fare the cold-salads and sandwiches get special treatment, using fresh ingredients and generous portions. For example, reviewers rave about the chicken salad and pimento cheese services.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Charming setting & local vibe:\u00a0The location in Normaltown gives it that \u201cneighborhood\u201d feel rather than being purely campus-oriented. The historic-house ambiance, sunroom and patio seating make it visually appealing exactly the kind of place a design-and-new-media-savvy audience would appreciate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Excellent for both dine-in & take-out:\u00a0Whether you\u2019re grabbing lunch before class\/meeting or taking it to go, Marti\u2019s works. The size of portions and quality make it a go-to for local workers, students, and visitors alike. Reviews note that even a half sandwich is \u201cplenty.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Catering plus presence:\u00a0Beyond just being a caf\u00e9, Marti\u2019s has a catering arm and has been in operation for over 20 years in the community. That suggests stability, local recognition and a strong brand story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Must-Try Items & Menu Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Pimento cheese sandwich\u00a0\u2013 widely praised as a standout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chicken salad (\u201cJay\u2019s Favorite\u201d, etc.)\u00a0\u2013 several reviewers call it the best in Athens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Half sandwich + side of fresh fruit + pita chips\u00a0\u2013 a typical combo that many guests seem to favor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mint sweet tea\u00a0\u2013 those in the know mention it as \u201ccould drink a gallon\u201d level.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Visiting Tips & Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Time your visit:\u00a0If you\u2019re going during peak lunch hours, plan for potential wait or limited seating since the space is charming but not huge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Parking & access:\u00a0Since it\u2019s in a mixed residential\/commercial area (Normaltown), mention street parking and maybe arrive a little early if you\u2019re meeting someone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Take-out possibilities:\u00a0Good for when you\u2019re grabbing lunch before class or work convenient packaging and quality food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Budget & audience fit:\u00a0It\u2019s slightly more upscale than the cheapest lunch stop, but remains very accessible for students and locals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Visual content tip:\u00a0For your website or Instagram, photograph the half-sandwich with pita chips and fruit side, the interior patio sunroom, and maybe a \u201chighlight\u201d of the mint sweet tea for a unique detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        If you\u2019re on the hunt for a lunch spot in Athens that blends Southern charm, quality ingredients and a laid-back vibe, Marti\u2019s at Midday is a gem well worth featuring on your \u201cAthens Eats\u201d site. Location:\u00a01280 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30606. Hours:\u00a0Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed on weekends.\u00a0 What to Expect:\u00a0A […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lunch"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=406"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":407,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406\/revisions\/407"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}