Samantha and Carter
Restaurants
Wildflower Cafe
6007 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984
The Wildflower Cafe was named one of 12 of Alabama's best restaurants in 2018 and is located in downtown Mentone offering meals that are decadent and hardy, healthy and organic, as well as gluten-free and vegan options. The cafe has a "hippie-chic" decor and includes a small gift shop including products made by local artists including pottery, jewelry, clothing, local artwork, hand-made cards, Good Stuff cacao, Zelma's Blue Ribbon Jams & Jellies, bath and body products, candles, books, and a variety of other gift items and mementos. Website and Menus: http://www.mentonewildflower.com/
Plowshares Bistro & Market
5951 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984
Located in downtown Mentone, Plowshares Bistro & Artisan Market is a one-stop shop for you to sample some of Mentone's local food and local artisan wares. Plowshares is a farm-to-table restaurant and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and drink specials. Come for the food and stay to check out pottery, paintings, and other creations of those from the Mentone area, sometimes including Sam's dad! Website and Menus: https://www.facebook.com/plowsharesbistro/menu/
Green Leaf Grill
6080 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone AL 35984
Located in downtown Mentone, the Green Leaf Grill is cattywampus (i.e., caddy-corner to the Northron) to the Mentone Inn and, according to its website, "offers the most delicious and traditional American food in Mentone." Enjoy American and Southern specialties made from local food sources in a beautiful old Appalachian building. It was one of 150 restaurants and top four finalists in the State of Alabama nominated by customers for the Best Catfish in the State. Website: https://www.greenleafgrillmentone.com/ Menu: https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Green-Leaf-Grill-Mentone-882046211914474/menu/?ref=page_internal
Mentone Market
5872 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984
The Mentone Market is Mentone's general store, providing a small grocery store, gas station, take-out or eat-in food, and a bar. It's a great place to pick up some supplies for making your own meal or ordering pizza, southern barbecue, or salads, or to hang out and have a drink with some of the locals. Website and Menu: http://www.mymentone.com/Market.html Phone : 256-634-4686
Village Ice Cream Shop
6037 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984
Local ice cream shop in downtown Mentone serving hot dogs and some snacks in addition to ice cream. Hours in April may be a little different, but definitely worth walking back to check out! Website: http://www.mymentone.com/Cones.html
Tip Top Bake Shop
6081 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984
On the back side of the "Hitching Post" building directly across the Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway from the Mentone Inn, there's Tip Top Bake Shop, a small fudge, desserts, and local goods store. Stop by to check out the place and grab some homemade fudge or wares. They offer baked goods, confections, sandwiches and soups, specialty foods, and gifts for coffee and tea lovers as well as baskets for weekend visitors. Hours & Info: https://visitlookoutmountain.com/tip-top-bake-shop/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/thetiptopbakeshop/about/?ref=page_internal