“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” – William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.
THIS WEEK
Please remember that Alabama Chanin and The Factory will be closed Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day. Wherever your plans take you, we hope you have a safe and fun long weekend.
Our First Monday sewing group will meet on Tuesday, September 6th, from 8:30am – 11:30am. Bring your current project and sewing notions and share inspiration, laughs, and lunch from our café with your fellow sewers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us on September 19th, from 8:30 – 11:30am in our studio space for Third Monday. Work on your latest sewing project in the company of fellow makers, sharing coffee and encouragement. Afterward, join us for lunch from the café. Please remember to bring your own fabric and sewing notions.
Keep an eye on our website and Journal for our upcoming 2017 workshops and other offerings from The School of Making.
DAILY LUNCH
Every weekday, The Factory offers lunch from our Daily Menu. The menu includes soups, sandwiches, cookies, crepes, and a selection of wine and beer. Our menu changes with each season and is full of organic and locally-sourced ingredients. After lunch, stay for a free, guided tour of our facility at 2:00pm. On the tour, you will learn about the history of our company and our sustainable manufacturing practices. You will also get to see our design studio and Building 14 production facility, as well as our stenciling, workshops, and pattern making areas.
SATURDAY BRUNCH
Every Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm, we offer Factory specials like French Toast and The Factory Benedict. We also serve breakfast staples such as homemade biscuits and gravy, bacon, and scrambled eggs. After your meal, shop our Collection of artisan-made garments as well as a selection of home goods, kitchen wares, and accessories. Our store is open from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
CAFÉ SERVICES
The Factory offers catering and freshly-baked whole cakes for all occasions and special events. Our head chef Zachariah will work with you to create a personalized menu to suit your tastes and requirements. Please provide 72 hours’ notice when placing an order. Call +1.256.760.1090 and ask for the café to place your order, 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 for Tuesday, September 6th:
SMALL PLATES
The Factory Pimento Cheese Sandwich
served open-faced 7.45
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 4.95
Gram Perkins’ Egg Salad Sandwich
served open-faced 7.45
SAVORY
Ms. Shirley’s Tomato Pie
made with heirloom tomatoes, hoop cheese, and basil
in a homemade pie crust, served with a side of The Factory Salad 11.95
The Factory Quiche
a crust-less quiche made with sausage, cheddar, and roasted tomatoes,
served with the vegetable of the day and a side of The Factory Salad 11.95
Fatback Ham
served over a buttermilk cornbread Panzanella salad
with field peas, green beans, okra, corn, and blueberries tossed in an herb citronette 12.95
Field Pea Hummus Toast
topped with chow chow and served with a side of The Factory Salad 10.95
SWEET
Three Chocolate Chip Cookies 2.95
(Cookies are made to order; please allow 12 minutes.)
Blueberry Crêpes
made with a fresh cream cheese filling, topped with a blueberry sauce 4.25
Plain 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
Half Egg Salad Sandwich 3.95
DAILY PLATE
Choose three of the sides listed above 10.95
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.
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.
Enjoy your lunch on exclusive Alabama Chanin @ Heath Ceramics dinnerware.
Photo by Rinne Allen