The Bakehouse — Restaurant in Fort Payne

I found this unique small restaurant by accident looking for another place, and I'm very happy I did cause it is my favorite restaurant in Fort Payne, AL. Why, you might ask? It's not every day you pull up to a store front with large planters outside the shop windows full of flowers with outside patio seating. I liked the American flag flying outside, too. It reminded me of a cafe in Europe. As I walked in the front door, I immediately noticed modern bright white walls, old molding, and exposed orginal brick block wall bottom half. The jaged drywall with old school bricks was a nice touch to old life to new beginnings for this shop. I also liked the unique lighting with orange light shades that made it pop with the white and tan colors. I loved this place not just for the decor but the food. I had the lemon bundt cake before my meal and liked the sweet but tart taste. The cake was moist, but just the right taste bite by bite. The main course was a breakfast bowl with black beans, potatoes, fresh spinach, sliced avocado, spices, and two eggs over easy. The eggs over easy warm goodness ran down through the different layers was yummy. The spices were perfect with a little bit of heat. Loved it! I also saw they sell great coffee and teas. The beans are from a town in Idaho, and I love to visit. I did talk with the owner, who told me the inspiration for the shop and menu is from different places visited around the world. I knew there was a European vibe from my travels. I haven't made it to Spain yet but one day. The best part of the food is that everything is fresh, not processed, and is very high quality and healthy. The prices were very reasonable, and there were lots of gluten-free options for people like me with an allergy. I didn't get the owners name, but tell her I sent you. This is a must stop if you are here for June Jam , just passing through or live here. It's not every day you find clean, healthy, and gluten-free high-quality meals

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Have y'all ever loved a food place SO much that you're irrationally offended by a less-than stellar review? 🤦🏼‍♀️ I LOVE The Bakehouse, y'all. There is NOTHING that is subpar or less than perfection--if you hate tomatoes or dislike ham, obviously you won't enjoy everything on the menu, but that's simply personal preference as The Bakehouse has served as my reeducation on what GOOD food is. If you're hangry and in a buffet/bottomless tea kind of mood, there are plenty of places for that and you should save Bakehouse for another day, but if you're in the mood for a delicious beverage (CAFFEINE or no), a sandwich and some Tomato Bisque that is 100% a problem for me, OR if you have time to go slap Great American Cookie Co. once you've had a Bakehouse Alli Oop, this is 100% your place. The owner and staff work so hard to ensure that not only is every order served to perfection, they are so kind and courteous that I'll be coming in every week and when I do they're more like family each time. Unfortunately for the spandex in my leggings, I stop in every week after teaching my yoga class at the ARC and until there's a restraining order or I can't fit through the door, it will be one of my most favorite things that I look forward to each and every time. Everything about the Bakehouse is worth it--price, people, and the best food made with lots of love, all via Bakehouse 🤌🏼 And never fear--free refills aren't ceasing to exist, but before the rage sets in, consider cost versus clearing overhead and providing for your family by sharing your delicious creations with the world...I'll gladly pay ❤️ Find you a Bakehouse that you love so much you write and delete your review 5 times just to ensure you cover...

Short version: HORRIBLE customer service experience.

This was my husband and I's first time in here. It was a recommendation from the owner of Bleu River of one of the best places to eat locally. We walked in at 1:30pm to grab a quick sandwich and be on our way. They close at 2pm but we knew we could eat in 10 minutes and be on our way. The girl walked out from the back and without saying "hi" or any other greeting just said "What do you want to order?" I grabbed the menu myself and was looking at it - it was double-sided so I asked, "Can I order anything on either side of the menu?" To which she replied, "We don't like it, but I can't tell you no." I said, "No thanks, we will go somewhere else and spend our money to eat - I don't want to to be treated like an inconvenience." To which she promptly realized the errors of her ways and what she said and started fumbling around for excuses and assuring us "No, really it's okay." I said no, we will go elsewhere - I told her "I'm not going to sit here and be treated like a hassle WHEN I AM A CUSTOMER TRYING TO SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS." She tried asking us as we were walking out the door if this was our first time in there. Needless to say we left and will never go back there again. That is just downright rude and horrible customer service. I will choose to spend my money where I am...