“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou
THIS WEEK
On November 3rd, our head chef Zach Chanin will teach a Holiday Breads Cooking Workshop. at The Factory. Book your spot now and learn to make a variety of breads and compound butters for the upcoming holiday season.
Spots are still available for our Two Hour Sewing Workshop at The Factory this Wednesday, November 2nd. All proceeds from this workshop will benefit St. Joseph Regional Catholic School’s Fresh Café.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us on Monday, November 7th, from 8:30am to 11:30 am for First Mondays at The Factory. Bring your own sewing notions and current project and spend a few hours sharing inspiration, laughs, and encouragement with your fellow sewers. Stay afterward for lunch at our Café.
DAILY LUNCH
Every weekday The Factory offers lunch from our Daily Menu. The menu features items made from organic ingredients that are sourced from local purveyors and change with the season. After lunch, join us for a free tour at 2:00pm. Guided by a member of the Alabama Chanin team, the tour takes you through our facility where you can see our production studio and learn about our history and sustainable manufacturing practices.
SATURDAY BRUNCH
Join us for Saturday Brunch from 10:00am – 2:00pm and enjoy a meal made from locally-sourced, organic ingredients. We offer specials that change weekly like the Factory Benedict or Eggs in a Basket, as well as brunch staples like Buttermilk French Toast and our popular Farm Breakfast. Complete your meal with a glass of sweet tea or a cup of hot coffee. Our store will be open from 10:00am – 3:00pm, so stop by after your meal and shop our artisan-made garments, machine-sewn home goods, and kitchen wares.
CAFÉ SERVICES
For all of your occasions and special events, The Factory offers catering and freshly-baked whole cakes. Our head chef Zach will work with you to create a customized menu to suit your tastes and needs. Call +1.256.701.8667 to speak with Anne Ryan to place your order, or fill out our online catering form located here. Please provide 72 hours’ notice when placing an 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’s a look at our Daily Menu:
SMALL PLATES
The Factory Pimento Cheese Sandwich
served open-faced 7.45
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 4.95
Gram Perkins’ Egg Salad Sandwich 7.45
SAVORY
Grilled Pimento Cheese with Candied Bacon
served on house-made ciabatta bread with your choice of chips 10.95
The Factory Quiche
made with Swiss chard, cheddar, and Swiss cheese,
served with the vegetable of the day and a side of The Factory Salad 11.95
Gram Perkins’ Egg Salad Sandwich
served open-faced on toasted ciabatta with your choice of chips 9.95
Poached Eggs
on farm cheese toast with Swiss chard, served with The Factory Salad 9.95
*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.)
Chocolate Pot de Crème
with graham cracker dust and house-made marshmallows 4.95
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