Great service, ample parking Neice facilities inside. Don't…read moreorder the side salad. It's less than a handful. The pizza is made with a refrigerated crust like you would buy at Kroger's Look over the menu they do have some great choices other than those It's a great little hideaway give it a try

What a super charming place!! We had a date night here, and we're so glad we tried it. The food is…read moregreat, the people are super nice, and the vibe is really warm. I highly recommend the tomato pie. My husband doesn't care for tomatoes, and when he love it! We loved the chips, tomato pie, prime rib (delicious), and lastly (but def not least) the amazingggggg derby pie! The cocktails are delicious too!! :) HIGHLY recommend!

We ate here everyday of our mountain getaway. Breakfast, lunch, I didn't get dinner here but they…read morehave delicious looking casseroles that you take home & pop into the oven. Yum! And no joke, they looked super delicious. Cheesy, creamy, meat and carbs: omg. Lots of wine and beer. Tons and tons of gifts and trinkets to take home and commemorate your mountain visit. I didn't photograph much of it but they had great items. There's a bar to eat or sip your coffee right near the front or a large side room with ample seating. The breakfast biscuit sandwiches were off the chart! If they weren't homemade biscuits, I don't want to know because they were delicious. Definitely stop in here. Even if just for a vitamin water or a memento, it's a fab little market. They've got you covered!

My sister and I so loved this market! This will be our only stop for groceries in the way to our…read morecabin. They have ready made foods and pizza. They also have handmade arts and jewelry.

Everything on the menu is great. I have been there many times for lunch and dinner. The service is…read morewonderful with a fun atmosphere.

Food was very good. Service was ok but our waitress seemed distracted at times. The decor is…read moreinteresting and eclectic. There was live music about to start which was interesting because the dining areas are quit small.

When I am traveling, I love to find places that are not just about food, but about the experience…read more The Hatter Cafe is one. Picture a place that transports you into Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. That tables are all themed according to different characters. The waitress dressed like Alice. A small store - the Rabbit Hole - where you can shop while you wait. This shop has all sorts of merchandise that is Wonderland themed (as well as some huge, excellent cake cookies). Welcome to the Hatter Cafe. This is one of two spots you see recommended for Mentone, Alabama, which is on my route from Nashville to Rome, Georgia. The drive up to the place takes up up a road with some beautiful scenery. You pass through the town of Mentone and the Hatter Cafe is on the right. This is also a bed & breakfast for those wishing to visit nearby Desoto State Park, and its falls, or Cloudlands, which is a bit further. I have included pix of the BnB. Only 2 rooms, but each has a hot tub. The menu is limited and focused, although there are ample choices for even the choosiest of guests. Not surpringly, they have an ample selection of teas (and coffee for the non-tea lover). We sat at the Humpty Dumpty table and decided on the Ribeye with both Mushroom Gravy (mine) and Peppercorn Sauce (hers). Meal starts with a salad made from local produce, which was clear from the freshness of the tomatoes. Off to a great start. Then the steak. The sauces are on the side, so you can opt in or out (in other words, don't be afraid to order one). Of the two sauces, I thought I would like the mushroom gravy more, but the peppercorn was phenomenal. Veggies also local and prepared to perfection. This is one I would gladly return to in the future and may even book a room the next time. Thanks to the staff for allowing us to preview the rooms.

Took a trip up to try the Hatter after having it on my bookmark list for years. I was excited as a…read morecoworker had been recently and enjoyed it. The drive through the Mentone area is always beautiful and there's lots of cool studios and artsy things to do in the surrounding area. I will say they absolutely delivered on the Alice in Wonderland theme. It's wall-to-wall memorabilia, decorations, and cute ideas that allude to the classic story. If you're an Alice fan...definitely check it out. I wouldn't mind a few more Cheshire cats, though. :) Service was okay, honestly a bit disheveled and didn't seem in the best mood. We arrived early for lunch around 11:15. They initially sat our party of 3 at a table with chairs for 8-10. My mom even asked if they were sure they wanted to put us there and they affirmed the decision. They seemed confused that we were there and unsure what to do with us, even though I don't think anyone else who came in after us had a reservation or anything. Anyway, about 5 minutes later a giant party rolled up and they wound up moving us anyway. Fortunately we hadn't gotten drinks or anything yet. Due to the large size of some of the furniture pieces, navigation around the restaurant can be a little challenging. Also, the chair I sat in at table 2.0 had a sort of musty smell that I didn't love, lol. Minor nitpicks but it does sort of add up. Anyway, we placed our orders for food. They have a nice menu for teas and I'm sure it would be fun to have a tea party here, but it was too hot for me to partake. My mom got the biscuit BLT, my dad had a turkey wrap, and I got the chicken and biscuits, which is a bit like a chicken pot pie without bottom crust. For sides, my parents got the baked potato salad and crunchy pea salad, and I got the southern hot corn casserole. The sides were definitely the high point. The pea salad was crisp and refreshing and the baked potato salad was creamy and flavorful. My corn casserole wasn't terribly spicy but had a nice blend of flavors and textures, though it was perhaps slightly overcooked (the cheese on top was approaching crispy). They also didn't initially bring it out with my meal, but got it quickly after I asked for it. The entrees, however, fell flat. Mine was probably the most successful but it was ultimately pretty bland and there wasn't a whole lot of chicken in the meal -- mostly biscuits and gravy/filling. My mom's bacon in her BLT was very badly overcooked (even for someone who likes crispier bacon) and the biscuits were pretty crumbly. And my dad's turkey wrap was super underwhelming, about like what you'd buy pre-prepared from the deli section at Target or something. I sound like I'm coming across harsh and I wouldn't say we had a bad time, just the food didn't really meet our hopes/expectations. Definitely delivered on theme and decor. I think it's worth a try if you're a huge Alice in Wonderland fan or just enjoy whimsy in your life. The menu is creative and breakfast offerings sound good; perhaps it just wasn't quite our day that day. I'm glad I got the chance to try it out though.

Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 8/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10

Crazy busy place! Sit at the old school soda fountain counter so you can watch them makes shakes,…read moresundaes, and cones. If you sit outside or at an inside table you order at the counter. At the bar, they take your order. Staff is extra friendly and they do a great job of checking on you and keeping your drink full. I ordered a chicken Philly. Their Ruben must be extra good because several people have ordered it. The fruit I had with mine was very fresh and good. Don't miss Payne's if you're near the area. You won't regret it.

This restaurant was repeatedly recommended on social media, and the accolades are justified. When…read morewe arrived, they were packed! But the line to order moved quickly. Hubs ordered the Goodfella Pizza, with a couple of deletions, and loved it. I chose the Elana Ruz sandwich and it was glorious! Not exaggerating, that sandwich was such a delicious combination of flavors. We were able to find seats inside while we waited, and then hubs found a table outside right before our food was ready. The weather was delightful so we enjoyed sitting outside. We loved the overall vibe, although inside was a little loud. Their decor everywhere was so much fun! We also appreciated the drink refills as we headed out. As we left, we saw tons of parking in an adjacent lot, which I've noted for future visits. Mountain Goat Market is now definitely a must-do on our next trip to The Caverns.

The atmosphere is amazing. Good amount of seating. Although it was busy we found a table quickly…read more Prices seem decent. Waited till after eating to post the rest... The food was really really good!!! Highly recommend. Talked to one of the employees and they said that we lucked out on it not being busy. Sat football games can bring in the crowd. So keep that in mind.

Great place for lunch. Food is great and staff is always pleasant and friendly…read more If you make it to Little River canyon, take some time and stop.

Got the egg sausage cheese sandwich, freshly made fast, and the location was great. Next time I…read morewanna do their hamburgers, I think those will be awesome also.

We stopped for sandwich and dessert to take on a picnic outdoors on top of lookout mountain…read more We decided to eat at the Presbyterian College on top of Lookout Mountain. It was really nice and clean, classy and beautiful views. The food was outstanding and we really enjoyed the egg salad and chicken salad plus a couple of turkey sandwiches. The desserts - strawberry cake and chocolate peanut butter cup cake were outstanding. The establishment offers lists of things to purchase and take home/to the hotel for heating up or eating at home too. This is a cool place that was very enjoyable and I highly recommend it (despite the 86 or so health score on the last inspection).

The market has a great selection in the store. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The deli…read morehas a nice selection of meats and cheeses. I ordered deli sandwiches for our family and I felt they were too pricey ($10) for a lunch meat sandwich.

MOONLAKE KITCHEN now occupies this location and we had a great meal there in early August. The…read moremenu has a wide selection of fine food and there is a full bar, now that's pretty nice for an elementary school lunch room which has been beautifully remodeled. Jackie made us feel right at home and I met some Mentone residents I did not know. I hope Moonlake Kitchen straightens out this listing soon, please go eat at Moonlake Kitchen.

Wanted to like this because it's so close by, but alas, no such luck. I ordered a cheeseburger,…read morecooked medium, and got a well-done, dry tasteless hockey puck of a burger. The meat quality was not very good, and for $11.00 I expected at the very least some decent meat. The amount of shredded lettuce they put on would charitably be called minuscule. Right up there next to almost non-existent. No fries at this place, and was told it came with potato chips. I got a mini bag of Doritos, which I hate. Don't say something comes with potato chips if everyone has to enter a chip lottery to see what kind of tiny bag they may end up with. So inferior quality meat, overcooked patty, stingy burger accoutrements, and misleading descriptions of what is included is more than enough for me to say, "No thanks." I don't mind paying $11-12 for a burger, but don't make me feel like I just got suckered! To top it all off, once the waitress dropped of this poor excuse of a burger, I never saw her again, never came back to see if I needed a drink refill or ask how my meal was. She was probably embarrassed to have to serve such lousy food.

Where can you get a breakfast as good as this now with this closed? Sad to hear this.read more

Well, all the reviews were positive and it had 4.5 stars, but not sure how. They have an…read moreinexpensive buffet, but we ordered off the menu. Coffee was good. Small Juice was large in size. Cheese omelet was 'odd.' Biscuits were just ok. Didn't like the flavor of the gravy. Waitress was sweet and friendly. Place is cute. If you're with a child who likes trains--stop in. Restrooms were very clean.