4.5/5, rounding up because the experience was just super positive!…read more Went on a short road trip to a nearby park on Veteran's Day and were looking for a spot that was open nearby to stop by for lunch. The Copper Penny was our choice! Be warned, parking is pretty limited. But it's so worth a visit! This is a sort of cafe style restaurant with sandwiches, soups, and lots of more gourmet homemade baked goods. They have lunch specials that come with a 1/2 sandwich and soup, though the sandwich choices are somewhat pared down compared to the main menu. The inside is airy and bright and the furniture is comfortable. You order at the counter. Staff was incredibly personable. The man who helped us later shared he was the owner's son. He welcomed everyone with genuine warmth and was eager to answer any and all questions people had. Our food came out in a reasonable time but there was a slight wait - though the apparent freshness made that more than worthwhile. My dad ordered a full Reuben sandwich; mom and I both chose the 1/2 sandwich and soup special. She got chicken salad and I got a grilled cheese. Both of us selected the red pepper soup. They have canned soda, which is what my dad got. I got a house-brewed sweet tea, which was gargantuan, delicious, and came with refills, though I can't imagine needing one based on how generous the portion was! Everyone's food was delicious. My grilled cheese was cooked absolutely perfectly and I could taste the flavors of each different cheese. The soup was so flavorful and comforting, the perfect thickness with nice crunchy croutons to pour on top at my leisure. Mom liked her chicken salad a lot, enjoying the fresh fruit inside the salad, and my dad was wowed by his Reuben. One of the better ones he's had in a while, he said, with lots of kraut, bread that stood up to it, and hearty corned beef. For dessert, we split a slice of hot cocoa cheesecake. For me, this was the only thing that was a *little* flat (I thought it was a little closer to a torte than a cheesecake and wished it had been a tiny bit fluffier), but the flavors were nice and my parents really enjoyed it. I got a peanut butter cupcake to take home for later and it fully redeemed their baked goods; it was delightfully moist, good icing to cake ratio, and bursting with PB flavor! I am not a huge cupcake girl and I could've eaten a dozen of these, lol. I hear tell they have a new, second location that opened in Fort Payne. Either spot, I'm sure, is outstanding. I'd highly recommend trying out this locally owned business. It has so much heart, thoughtfulness, and delicious food to offer!

My first visit here with a friend and everything was delicious! Got the $10 combo with half soup or…read moresalad, half sandwich. Was torn between the black forest ham and chicken salad croissant but the cashier helped me pick ham (don't forget the apple slice in the middle!) Nice touches with industrial mirror frames, soft lighting, and floral wallpapers. Sorry I did not get any of the interior this time Soup of the day was AMAZING. Reminiscent of a creamy tomato bisque but the touch of gouda and peppers was beautifully done. Got simple dessert with sugar cookies and the guys behind the counter were so kind to give me double what I asked for, so sweet.

What a fantastic restaurant the best food ever Ihad the whole Cow it'sa half pound of Italian…read moremarinatedroast beef, bell peppers, red onions, provolonecheese, drizzled with root's honey dijon sauce. There cheesecakes is to die for they have banana Twist it's caramel bourbon chocolate on it wow so good. They have truffles of all kinds. They have Gluten free cheesecakes. If you haven't been there oh you need to stop by. The servers and cooks are amazing there friendly They speak to everyone that comes in and makes you feel like family.

First the service- Top notch they took time to explain their ordering process…read more Second- They bake their own bread and desserts in house, and you can taste the freshness. Good. Third- The soups, there were 3 types, are also made in house. Just an all around great experience.

We stopped in for sandwiches late in the afternoon and were met with a different experience than…read moreexpected, based off of previous reviews. Staff were not friendly when we walked in, and it made for a weird tension throughout our visit. Sandwiches were definitely nothing to write home about. The filling was scant enough that you couldn't see it around the bread. Didn't look at the dessert case because, again, weird tension and the staff was all sitting in front of it. Maybe it is a different place during the lunch hour.

This place has amazing ice cream. The owner is amazing. I just can't say enough about how…read morewelcoming they make you feel. A lot of favors.

Best ice cream experience HANDS DOWN!!!…read more If you are in the area the ice cream is Amazing, so many flavors, and The owner is an incredible woman who has been there for over 20 years! She and her family are such nice people! Every year we go down south and look forward to eating ice cream & visiting with the lovely woman and her fam.

I was on my way back to Huntsville and looked for coffee shops along the way. There was a Starbucks…read moreand Alabaster. Naturally I'm going to select the local business and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't busy at all so I got to chit chat with the friendly barista. She helped talk me through a few drink options and I decided on a brown sugar latte. The drink was so good I had almost finished it off while waiting for my blueberry scone. Not that they took long, I just kept sipping! The scone came out hot and covered with icing. Highly recommended if you have a sweet tooth. It was a little too soft and ended up being very messy (grab a fork if you order one). The coffee shop itself had good vibes with a modern/minimalistic approach. Lots of seating if you have a big group or just need a place to work or read. I'll definitely be visiting again if I come back this way!

Very modern interior with a cute play corner for those with kids. Excellent for those looking to…read morechill out or work for a few hours. Service is so friendly and I never felt rushed. Kind of a classic hipster coffee place vibe. Coffee, tea, and chai available on the menu with non-dairy options for a small charge. I had a seasonal item, the vanilla chai, which was perfectly creamy and not too sweet with a touch of cinnamon and mulled spice. The grilled chicken Casear wrap was amazing - crisp lettuce and the perfect amount of dressing to keep the meat moist without a soggy tortilla. A little on the pricey side but very refreshing for a cute lunch date or catch up.

Oh my goodness the iced coffee is delicious and the choices are many! If you want some good ice…read morecoffee this is your place! Service was excellent and quick. The establishment seemed very clean and friendly. Will be a repeat customer!

We stopped here on our way to Alabama. I really wanted to love this place as I always deliberately…read morechoose to support local first but the Americano I got was awful. I didn't taste ANY espresso. It tasted like the worst watered down cofffee I've ever had. If I wanted water, I would have bought that. The location is up a hill and upon parking, I thought I went to the wrong location as the store doubles as a creamery named Artic Creamery. The signage for the ice cream shop is more prominent than the coffee shop signage. I had high hopes and was surely disappointed. The Great Awakening has a whole different meaning for me now. I won't be back. The two girls working there were very nice and sweet BUT the coffee house needs a complete overhaul and real beans and recipes. How can you screw up and Americano? It's just two shots of espresso and water. It makes me sad that this little town only has this local option besides a fast food joint. The price point is similar to Atlanta downtown, not worth it for zero value/ taste.

So looking for a treat to tide us over until we were able to get seated for lunch, we found…read moreourselves at the Village Ice Cream Shoppe. Quite a few people seemed to have the same idea as us. Wait was a few minutes at the walk up counter, but the gentleman running the place was very nice and sociable as he was fixing/taking orders. My gf had a scoop of ice cream in a cone (she thought it was amazing), one of her sons had a root beer float which he seemed to enjoy. Her other son had a shake and I had one as well. Neither of us were impressed because they had way too much milk and very little ice cream. The Butterfinger Crunch, had virtually no butterfinger flavoring. He said his was the same way. So, I would recommend for the scoops in a cone or the root beer float, but not for the shake.

Cutest little ice cream shop with blue bell ice cream. Very generous portions and great prices. He…read morealso has a large variety of sodas which was nice as well as food options.

Definitely recommend this store and grill. Service is perfect with very friendly staff. Management…read moreis also very attentive.

New owners, the food is horrible, not clean, insects and critters. Health Dept. needs to go by here…read morefor many violations.