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Diner · Greek-American · Marietta, GA

Marietta Diner Menu 2026: Full Guide to the Iconic Greek-American Diner

Complete guide to the Marietta Diner menu — the full category-by-category rundown of this iconic 24-hour Greek-American diner in Marietta, Georgia. Open since 1997, Marietta Diner is famous for enormous portions, all-day breakfast, Avgolemono soup, Moussaka, Gyros, and a rotating dessert case that towers with layer cakes six inches tall. Below: signature dishes, the full menu, what makes the diner famous, and answers to the most common questions.

Open 24 hours, 7 daysGreek-American dinerAll-day breakfastFamous dessert caseMarietta, GA since 1997
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Signature items

Avgolemono SoupHouse specialty
Greek OmeletteAll-day breakfast
MoussakaGreek classic
Towering Cake SliceFamous desserts
Gyro SandwichGreek specialty
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Quick answers

Common Marietta Diner questions, answered

The four things people most often want to know about the Marietta Diner menu and experience.

Most famous dish
Avgolemono Soup

Greek egg-and-lemon chicken soup with orzo — the most-ordered bowl in the house.

Best Greek item
Moussaka or Souvlaki

Authentic layered Moussaka and herb-marinated Chicken Souvlaki are both true to Greek cooking.

Must-try dessert
Towering Layer Cake

Slices from the rotating display case can stand 5-6 inches tall. Red velvet and carrot cake are perennial favorites.

Best for breakfast
Greek Omelette

Feta, spinach, tomato, onion and Kalamata olives in a three-egg omelette. Available any time, day or night.

Signature dishes

What to order at Marietta Diner

Six dishes that best represent what Marietta Diner does exceptionally well — drawn from the Greek-American menu, the all-day breakfast, and the famous dessert case.

House specialty · Greek

Avgolemono Soup

The most beloved bowl in the diner. This classic Greek egg-and-lemon chicken soup with orzo is silky, bright with citrus and deeply satisfying. Cup or bowl available. A must-order on any visit.

Greek classic · Hearty

Moussaka

Layers of seasoned ground beef, eggplant and potatoes baked under a thick, golden bechamel crust. A traditional Greek baked dish executed with care and served in a portion generous enough to share.

Dessert display · Famous

Towering Layer Cakes

The revolving dessert case holds the diner's most photographed feature: red velvet, carrot, chocolate and coconut layer cakes with slices that can stand 5-6 inches tall. Plan for this.

Greek specialty · Grilled

Chicken Souvlaki Plate

Herb-marinated chicken skewers grilled and served with tzatziki, warm pita, a Greek salad and lemon roasted potatoes. Authentically prepared and consistently well-reviewed.

Breakfast · All day

Greek Omelette

Three-egg omelette with feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes, onion and Kalamata olives. Available around the clock as part of the all-day breakfast menu. The clearest expression of the diner's Greek identity on the breakfast menu.

Greek pastry · House-made

Baklava

House-made crispy phyllo filled with walnuts and pistachios, soaked in honey syrup. A proper Greek finish to any meal. Available as a dessert or as a sweet side at any time.

What makes it famous

Four reasons Marietta Diner is an Atlanta-area institution

Open since 1997, Marietta Diner has built a loyal following across Cobb County and greater Metro Atlanta. Here is why people drive from across the region to eat here.

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Open 24 Hours

Marietta Diner never closes. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since 1997 — including every holiday. One of the very few true all-night diners in the Metro Atlanta area.

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Enormous Portions

Portions are consistently described by reviewers as enormous — two to three times what many restaurants serve. Sharing an entree or a dessert slice is entirely normal and encouraged.

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Authentic Greek Cooking

Beyond the diner classics, the kitchen makes Moussaka, Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Souvlaki, Avgolemono and Baklava with genuine Greek technique — not token gestures at the cuisine.

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Dessert Case

The rotating glass dessert case near the entrance is an Atlanta institution in miniature. Cakes rotate daily; the slices are famous for their height. Red velvet is the perennial bestseller.

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All nine menu categories with item counts.

Breakfast All Day10 itemsSoups & Salads6 itemsBurgers & Sandwiches9 itemsGreek Specialties7 itemsDiner Classics & Entrees10 itemsPasta4 itemsSides7 itemsDesserts7 itemsDrinks7 items
The full menu

Every category on the Marietta Diner menu

The complete menu, category by category. Dietary tags flag vegetarian and gluten-free items. Ask your server about allergens and daily specials.

About prices. Marietta Diner does not publish a priced menu online and prices are not independently verifiable without a current in-person visit. Prices are therefore omitted from this page to avoid showing stale or inaccurate figures. For current pricing, call the diner directly or visit in person at 306 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. The official website is mariettadiner.com.
Menu overview

What to expect from each section of the menu

A quick orientation across Marietta Diner's nine menu categories to help you decide what to order before you sit down.

SectionHighlightsGood for
Breakfast All DayGreek Omelette, Steak & Eggs, Pancakes, Biscuits & GravyAny hour, late night, early morning
Soups & SaladsAvgolemono Soup, Greek SaladStarters, light meals
Greek SpecialtiesMoussaka, Souvlaki, Lamb Chops, GyroLunch or dinner, Greek food lovers
Diner ClassicsMeatloaf, Pot Roast, Turkey Dinner, Fish & ChipsComfort food, large appetite
Burgers & SandwichesMarietta Diner Burger, Reuben, ClubCasual lunch or late-night bite
DessertsLayer Cakes, Cheesecake, Baklava, Rice PuddingPost-meal, dessert runs
Dietary guide

Vegetarian, gluten-free and dietary-friendly picks

Marietta Diner's menu is not certified for any allergen program, and the kitchen handles a wide variety of ingredients. That said, there are genuinely good options across several dietary preferences.

Many dishes are naturally gluten-free (marked with GF tags above) or can be prepared without gluten-containing ingredients with advance notice. Cross-contact in a busy diner kitchen is always possible, so guests with celiac disease should inform the server and ask the kitchen directly.

Allergen cross-contact is possible. Always inform your server of any serious food allergy.

  • Vegetarian breakfast: Pancakes, Belgian Waffles, French Toast, Greek Omelette (no meat add), Cheese Omelette
  • Vegetarian mains: Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Greek Salad
  • Gluten-free options: Greek Salad, Avgolemono Soup, Souvlaki Plates, Grilled Salmon, Steamed Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Grits
  • Greek vegetarian: Spanakopita, Tiropita, Greek Salad, Baklava, Rice Pudding
  • Desserts (vegetarian): All cakes, Cheesecake, Baklava, Tiramisu, Rice Pudding, Banana Split, Milkshakes
About Marietta Diner

The Greek-American diner that became a Cobb County landmark.

Marietta Diner opened in 1997 on Cobb Parkway (U.S. 41) in Marietta, Georgia, and has operated continuously ever since without ever closing for the night. The diner is Greek-American in character — the owners' heritage shows in the menu's Avgolemono soups, Moussaka, Souvlaki, and phyllo pastries alongside the classic American diner staples.

What distinguishes Marietta Diner most is scale: the portions are enormous by design, the dessert case is stocked with towering cakes that rotate throughout the day, and the dining room is large enough to seat hundreds. It has been featured in food media and travel guides as one of Metro Atlanta's must-visit dining experiences.

The diner serves all-day breakfast, a full lunch and dinner menu, and desserts around the clock. It is a common destination for late-night Atlanta workers, shift workers, families celebrating after events, and visitors making the stop specifically for the experience.

1997Founded
24/7Always open
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Marietta, GALocation
Ordering tips

How to make the most of a visit to Marietta Diner

Portions

Plan to share or take home

Portions are genuinely large. Two people ordering one entree each will typically have more food than they can finish. Consider sharing an entree, or plan to leave with a box. This is especially true of desserts.

Best time to visit

Avoid weekend morning peaks

Marietta Diner is busiest on Saturday and Sunday mornings for brunch. The wait can be longer at those times. Late-night hours (after 10 PM) and weekday midmorning are typically the quietest.

Must-try

Order the Avgolemono Soup first

Even if you are not a soup person, the Avgolemono is worth ordering as an appetizer. It is the dish most consistently praised by first-time visitors and longtime regulars alike.

Dessert strategy

Look at the dessert case before you order

The rotating dessert case at the entrance shows what cakes are available that day. Decide on dessert before you sit down so you can budget stomach space — the slices are very large.

Greek specialties

Go beyond the diner classics

The American diner staples are good, but the Greek menu is where the kitchen's heritage shines. First-time visitors who stick to burgers and breakfast miss the Moussaka, Souvlaki and Baklava.

24-hour access

Great for late-night or early-morning

As a true 24-hour diner, Marietta Diner is an excellent option for late-night meals after concerts or events in Atlanta, and for early-morning workers who need a hot meal before dawn.

Find it

Marietta Diner location & hours

Marietta Diner is located at 306 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060, on U.S. Route 41 (Cobb Parkway) in Cobb County. The address puts it about 20 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta and roughly 10 minutes from the I-75/I-285 interchange at Marietta.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. Confirm the latest hours and any holiday schedule at the official site: mariettadiner.com.

Parking is available on-site. The diner is large enough to accommodate groups and does not typically require reservations for regular dining.

  • Address: 306 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
  • Open since: 1997
  • Parking: On-site, free
  • Reservations: Typically not required
  • Website: mariettadiner.com
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Common questions

Marietta Diner — frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions people most often search about Marietta Diner's hours, menu, location, Greek dishes and what to expect on a visit.

Is Marietta Diner open 24 hours?

Yes. Marietta Diner is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. This makes it one of the rare all-night diner options in the Metro Atlanta area. It's a popular spot for late-night meals, early-morning breakfasts after a shift, and post-midnight dessert runs. Confirm current hours on the official site at mariettadiner.com before visiting.

What is Marietta Diner famous for?

Marietta Diner is best known for four things: enormous portions, the rotating dessert display case with towering layer cakes, authentic Greek-American cooking (especially Avgolemono soup and gyros), and its 24-hour service since 1997. The dessert case is arguably the most photographed feature — slices of red velvet, carrot and coconut cake can stand 5–6 inches tall.

Where is Marietta Diner located?

Marietta Diner is located at 306 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, Georgia 30060 — on U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway), the main commercial corridor through Cobb County. It's roughly 20 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta and easy to reach from I-75 or I-285. Plenty of on-site parking is available.

Does Marietta Diner serve breakfast all day?

Yes — breakfast is served all day and all night. Because the diner never closes, you can order eggs, pancakes, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, or French toast at any hour. The full breakfast menu (including the Greek Omelette and Steak & Eggs) is available alongside the lunch and dinner menu around the clock.

What Greek dishes does Marietta Diner serve?

The Greek side of the menu is a genuine highlight. Signature Greek dishes include Avgolemono soup (Greek egg-lemon chicken soup with orzo — arguably the most-ordered bowl in the diner), Moussaka, Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Gyro sandwiches, Chicken and Shrimp Souvlaki, Lamb Chops, Greek Salad, and house-made Baklava for dessert.

Does Marietta Diner take reservations?

Marietta Diner is traditionally a walk-in diner — no reservations are typically required or offered for regular dining. Due to its size and 24-hour operation, wait times are usually short except for weekend brunch hours (Saturday–Sunday morning) when a short wait is common. Call the diner directly at the number listed on mariettadiner.com to confirm current policy.

Are the portions at Marietta Diner really that large?

Yes — the large portions are real, not marketing. The diner is consistently reviewed for serving amounts that are significantly larger than typical restaurant portions. A standard breakfast plate, a dinner entree, or a dessert slice at Marietta Diner will often be enough for two lighter eaters. Many guests plan to take home a container. The dessert cakes in particular are famous for towering slices that can be 5 to 6 inches tall.

Does Marietta Diner have vegetarian options?

Yes. Several items on the menu are naturally vegetarian or easily ordered vegetarian. Standouts include Greek Salad, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Pancakes, Belgian Waffles, French Toast, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, and most of the dessert menu including Baklava, Rice Pudding, and the famous layer cakes. The kitchen handles many common allergen requests — let your server know your dietary needs.

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