River Nile Cafe — Restaurant in Dothan

You're going to think I'm making this up. You're going to think I'm under a spell, but I don't care. I came here looking for food, but I found childhood nostalgia, the optimism I had lost in 2010, and lavender lemonade. The server, Bethany, was bright and cheerful. Her recommendations were varied and impassioned, and she set the tone for a perfect meal. The lemonade. Please, please try the lemonade. I adore lavender, but this lemonade was something else. It was subtle and sweet and made me think of tiny kisses from a violet butterfly. The cream soda lemonade was equally enrapturing. This odd flavor combination was perfectly sweet and beautifully smooth. This fairy potion enthralled my senses and left me needing another sip. The food itself felt as if the queen of the fae had crafted the perfect dish just for me. My partner had the gouda burger, and said it tasted exactly like his childhood memories of Texas. The smoky cheese and soft brioche bun were the perfect combination. My West of Eaden sandwich was moist chicken, creamy, flavorful brie, and the softest bread I've ever encountered. The olives hidden in tiny crevices were delightful, secret gardens of flavor. This place is clearly run by the Fae and I think they now own my soul. No regrets. 10/10 Would sell...

Where do I start? My buddy And I recently discovered this place and although I rarely, if ever give reviews, this is definitely the one exception. Katie, the owner is an amazing entrepreneurial lady. She works harder than most to make this place incredible. Tucked away, it exudes class in a boutique kind of way. The staff were out of this world and Katie meets and greets all her customers...true southern hospitality. And the food...well... rarely do you find such quality these days. In a world of fast food and deep frying, this is as fresh and healthy, yet utterly delicious as you will find in the US. The roasted red pepper soup would make Gordon Ramsay sit back speechless. The chicken salad sandwhich, the sun dried tomato bread...yeeesh! Which she makes herself daily! I can only comment on what I've eaten, but I have traveled the world in my lifetime and I have yet to find anything to better this. If you come to Dothan, this place is a must.... I can only presume it's waiting for it's Michelin stars! And on a side note, the owner Katie is as sweet as can be and deserves to do well. She has already branched out to a second location... support these places.. .. you will not be...

Was just driving through and found this little gem of a restaurant and so glad I did! The staff was super friendly, the atmosphere very welcoming, and the food was absolutely amazing! Every bite bursted with flavor making me want more. Their soup was also super unique and tasted great. I will definitely be stopping by again when driving near this area and have already recommended the place to friends and family which is not something I do often.

From the food to the customer service this little cafe had it all. Our waitress knew the menu very well and was able to give us some very helpful suggestions when ordering. My husband and I had the Gouda burger, Roasted red pepper soup, bread basket , and desert to share; we were very happy with the taste and presentation of our food. It was clear to us that this establishment puts love into the food they serve, food was served with an inspirational/motivational comment on the plate similar to that found in a...