“Beauty is that in the presence of which we feel more alive.”
– John O’Donohue
THIS WEEK
Our Sample Sale continues in-store and online through Wednesday—or until we sell out. Shop online here and visit us at The Factory for growing savings every day.
You can find a selection of Natalie’s work and Alabama Chanin garments on display at exhibitions across the South, including the Wiregrass Museum of Art in Dothan, Alabama, and the The Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery in Montgomery, Alabama. The newest exhibition recently opened at The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth, Georgia. Visit our Events page for more details.
Treat the men in your life to an early Father’s Day Brunch at The Factory this Saturday. Call ahead for group reservations. 256.760.1090
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Tuesday, June 22nd, Natalie speaks at Patagonia’s Mag Mile Chicago store in a special lecture with Jill Dumain, Patagonia’s Director of Environmental Strategy. The evening includes limited materials for making. This event is free and open to the public. Visit here for more information.
Later this summer, we host a Two Hour Sewing Workshop at The Factory on July 29. Reserve your spot now—our team has been working on a selection of new projects. This workshop is suited for beginners and experienced sewers alike. You will work with the Alabama Chanin team to create your hand-sewn project. After the workshop, enjoy lunch from The Factory Café.
If you decide to travel in for the July 29th workshop, make a weekend of it and stay for our Sip + Sew Saturday on July 30 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Brunch, coffee, and beverages will be available for purchase from The Factory’s café from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Work in the company of fellow sewers and receive guidance and great company along the way.
DAILY LUNCH
The Factory serves a lunch each weekday from 11:00am – 2:00pm, and features organic, regionally-sourced ingredients. Our Daily Menu changes with the seasons and includes soups and sandwiches, quiches and freshly baked bread, and cakes and crêpes. 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
The Factory is open for brunch every Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Our menu includes breakfast basics, like biscuits and homemade gravy, and mimosas made with freshly squeezed orange juice—and special dishes like The Factory Benedict and Florentine. Our store is also open from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Visit us and shop our new Collection (have a preview here) and a selection of accessories, home goods, and artisan-made kitchen wares. Fabrics, books, and DIY notions and materials are also available in-store.
CAFÉ SERVICES
Our catering services are in full swing. We offer custom menu planning for special events, parties, and weddings. We also offer to-go lunches for business meetings. Work directly with our head chef, Zachariah, to create a delicious menu tailored to your tastes and needs. Call +1.256.760.1090 and ask for the café or fill out our online catering form located here.
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’s a look at our Daily 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
The Factory Salad
made with fresh greens, carrots, radishes, 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 City Ham
served on house made ciabatta bread with your choice of chips 10.95
Fried Green Tomato BLT
made with a fried green tomato, lettuce, bacon, and homemade pesto aioli on toasted ciabatta bread,
served with your choice of chips 10.95
*Make any sandwich into a salad for an additional 3.00
*Add bacon to any entrée for an additional 2.00
SWEET
Three Chocolate Chip Cookies 2.95
(Cookies are made to order; please allow 12 minutes.)
Coca-Cola Cake 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
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