“If civilization has risen from the Stone Age, it can rise again from the Wastepaper Age.” – Jacques Barzun
THIS WEEK
Join us this morning in our extended studio space on Monday, March 21, from 8:30am – 11:30am, for Third Mondays. Spend your morning working on your latest project in the company of other sewers. Please bring your own fabric and sewing notions. Coffee, tea, and lunch will be available for purchase from the café.
Award-winning chefs Frank Stitt and Rodney Scott will be serving up a four-course meal to a sold-out crowd on Thursday, March 24, as part of our Friends of the Café Dinner Series to benefit the Southern Foodways Alliance. If you missed out on this one, be sure to go ahead and get tickets for our upcoming Spring Harvest Dinner and our Friends of the Café Dinner featuring Sean Brock.
We have one-of-a-kind, Indigo-dyed quilts on display at The Factory for spring. Drop by for a savory lunch, take a look at our current collection, and heirloom quilts. These quilts were featured at Alabama on Alabama last year at Heath, come and see for yourself.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 one (or more) of our One-Hour Workshops here.
DAILY LUNCH
Join us at The Factory on weekdays for a savory meal featuring organic, and regionally-sourced ingredients. Our Daily Menu rotates with the seasons and features everything from soup and sandwiches to quiche and freshly baked bread. 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 Saturdays with Brunch from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Our menu covers all of your breakfast basics, including biscuits and homemade gravy, and mimosas made with freshly squeezed orange juice.
CAFÉ SERVICES
Catering and freshly-baked whole cakes are available for all events and occasions. Work directly with our head chef, Zachariah, to create a menu tailored to your tastes. 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
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
Poached Eggs
served on top of farm cheese toast with a side of The Factory Salad 8.95
Pork Loin Sandwich
made with caramelized onions, bacon, and cheddar on house made ciabatta bread,
served with your choice of chips 10.95
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.)
German Chocolate Cake 4.25
Banana Pudding 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
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 courtesy of Robert Rausch
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