The Well — Restaurant in Opelika

The Well has some fantastic teas and bakery goods. The atmosphere is cozy with several themed rooms to sit in. As you go down the main staircase, you'll feel the character of the old building transform into pockets of other worlds. After ordering at the main counter, the server will bring your order to you on a tray complete with teapot, cup and saucer, honey, and cream — alongside anything else you may have ordered. The coffee is good, but The Well's main draw is the tea (if you want coffee, I suggest that you walk over to Sidetracks). I just recently had ACL surgery, and, while it took me a while to get up and down the stairs, I appreciated having a room where I could put my feet up. I've been here several times over the past few years, and it seems they never stop changing up the sitting rooms. Some of my favorites have come and gone, but I love the feeling of anticipation as my wife and I discover new magical settings to enjoy a quiet afternoon with a book, some tasty tidbits, and superbly...

Oh I just don't want to leave! The space at street level has a lovely, relaxing aura. It's filled with vintage furniture and soft colors that are so picturesque it would be perfect for a photo shoot (which you can have in the space for a small fee). The Adaptogen tea flight is such a fun and healthy way of trying new things. I chose "Heal", "Energize", & "Balance" for my 6 flight options and wasn't disappointed. They have local products they sell and though I didn't get to see the downstairs portion this visit, they have 4-5 themed rooms where you can more effectively choose the tea experience you wish to have. They don't have tons of food, but they do have vegan and gluten free options which is really nice! I enjoyed everything my husband and I tried, especially their Avocado Toast and Cinnamon Crunch Toast. Whether you're just passing through or a local of Auburn/Opelika...

I went here in November of 2022... Excited to go because of the pictures of the atmosphere, but it was disappointing. There was not much variety on the menu. We went for a coffee and pastry, but there was no pastries to choose from. The girl at register said they could do a homemade sourdough cinnamon toast, so I got that... Two tiny pieces of toast for $6. Then we went downstairs to the "garden room" and although it looks nice in pictures, it's feels kind of dingy and the chairs at that table are absolutely awful to sit in. I understand they are antique chairs, but they need to be repaired. Upstairs is a nicer environment for sure. I would come back again if the menu choices improved, but as it is, there's not much to make me...