“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the winds blow cold: when its summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” – Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
THIS WEEK
Join us this morning to sew and socialize for First Mondays from 8:30am – 11:30am in our extended studio space at The Factory. Spend your morning working on your latest project in the company of fellow sewers. Please bring your own fabric and notions. Coffee and tea will be available for purchase from the café.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The first annual Florence Wine Fest, sponsored by The Carriage Wine & Market, will take place on Mobile Plaza on Saturday, March 12th. The event is sold out, and we look forward to exploring over 100 wines from around the globe with food pairings made from some of the Shoals best chefs, including Alabama Chanin’s own Zachariah Chanin. Visit here to learn more.
Zachariah Chanin is also participating in The 610 Project’s upcoming event, Tables of Ten, which features a six-course meal prepared by local chefs on Friday, March 18th. The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit and their work in Haiti. Visit here to purchase tickets and learn more.
Mark your calendars now for our annual Community Picnic + Open House on Saturday. April 9th. The day will be filled with workshops, music, tours, and a potluck lunch. Bring your family, friends, and your favorite side dish (or dessert), and join in on the fun. Register for our One-Hour Workshops here.
DAILY LUNCH
We’re serving up savory dishes with heaping sides of salad and seasonal vegetables every day. (View our Daily Menu here.) Stay for a free, guided tour each weekday at 2:00pm, where you will learn about the history of the company and our sustainable manufacturing practices.
SATURDAY BRUNCH
Celebrate the weekend with us at Brunch from 10:00am – 2:00pm every Saturday. Our hearty menu features classics like French toast, cheesy scrambled eggs, and biscuits with gravy served up with a steaming cup of coffee or specialty cocktails, like The Ginger, made with Prosecco and Tippleman’s Ginger-Honey Syrup.
CAFÉ SERVICES
Custom catering is available for all events and occasions. Work directly with our head chef, Zachariah, to create a menu tailored to your needs. We make freshly-baked whole cakes for any occasion. Please provide 24 hours’ notice when placing an order. Call +1.256.760.1090 and ask for the café to place your order.
ADDRESS
462 Lane Drive, Florence, AL 35630
HOURS @ THE FACTORY
Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Weekday Lunch
Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday Brunch
10:00am – 2:00pm
Here is a look at our weekly menu:
SMALL PLATES
The Factory Pimento Cheese Sandwich
served open-faced 7.45
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 4.95
Bowl of Soup
served with toasted ciabatta bread 7.95
SAVORY
The Factory Quiche of the Day
made with a selection of locally-sourced ingredients, topped with a homemade puff pastry,
served with the vegetable of the day, and a side of The Factory Salad 11.95
The Factory Salad
made with fresh greens, carrots, toasted pecans, and homemade farm cheese,
tossed in a lemon citronette dressing, served with toasted ciabatta bread,
and a poached egg 9.95
Grilled Pimento Cheese with Candied Bacon
served on house made ciabatta bread with your choice of chips 10.95
SWEET
Three Chocolate Chip Cookies 2.95
(Cookies are made to order; please allow 12 minutes.)
Crêpes
made with a fresh cream cheese filling, topped with a blueberry-thyme preserve 4.25
SIDES
Side of The Factory Salad 3.95
Vegetable of the Day 2.95
Route 11 Potato Chips 1.50
Half Pimento Cheese Sandwich 3.95
Half Grilled Cheese Sandwich 2.95
Cup of Soup 4.95
DAILY PLATE
Choose three of the sides listed above 10.95
We proudly serve organic and locally-sourced vegetables and all-natural, hormone-free meats from Bluewater Creek Farm, Fatback Pig Project, Anson Mills, Cottonwood Farm, Jack-o-Lantern Farm, and other purveyors.
Please note: ingredients are subject to local availability; some dishes may become unavailable during our daily lunch service.
Gluten free and vegetarian options are available on select dishes—just ask.
Enjoy your lunch on exclusive Alabama Chanin @ Heath Ceramics dinnerware.
Photo by Rinne Allen
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