Fruits of Labor Alderson — Restaurant in Alderson

If you are visiting Alderson you've got to try this place for lunch, what a great little shop. We were visiting a friend and she mentioned this place and that they have a wonderful selection of sandwiches and salads. I spotted the Ruben on the menu and asked if they could switch the Swiss cheese out for the blue cheese and they were very accommodating and the tomato soup is fresh not some pureed can hopefull. Both of my friends had salads that were very nice size too! Now we were there before the 3pm closing but if it's a Tuesday stay for the farmers market in the same parking lot that starts at 3pm I wish I could have stayed but I had a 4 hr trip ahead of me. OH but I got a piece of carrot...

Fruits of Labor — may be Alderson’s most precious gem! I’ve only picked up lunch twice here but we have not been disappointed. The egg salad croissant sandwich and pasta salad are insanely good! My husband loves the ham salad croissant and pasta. DO NOT miss out on this bakery’s incredible carrot cake cookies too! Holy Guacamole, the bakery items are what dreams are made of, for real!🍪😍 This bakery/cafe closes at 3pm so make sure you swing by when you’re able. You’ll see them making fresh pasta salad and other items at 2pm, since the end of day crowd is just as busy as lunchtime. You can call in your order ahead of time; however, there’s no need. The service is expeditious and the food...

I believe that this restaurant was a gas station in its earlier life. Don't let the appearance stop you from enjoying splendid food and service. We enjoyed a tasty lunch, opting for sandwiches with a nice variety of salads as side dishes. The staff is helpful, extremely accommodating and very friendly. It was a superb experience. Don't think of leaving without a few of the fresh baked items. I jumped on the oatmeal raisin cookies because another guy in our party brought all of the remaining brownies. My cookies were fabulous. Highly...