The Only Door Cafe could shorten its name by removing "Door", but I do understand the religious symbolism. Though not the best of circumstances had brought me back to the city I call home, I was still me in that I needed to find somewhere (locally owned if possible) to get a cup of coffee. Yelp put this place at the top of the list and so I stopped in for a recharge.
I returned a few hours later, with family, to actually sit down for a cup of coffee and a cranberry orange scone.
Let me be clear when I state that I got out of the car expecting not just caffeine and something homemade, but the warm welcoming Southern hospitality that resides in Fayette. And I got a extra large helping of it when I entered. The ambiance was one of comfort, like seeing family during the holidays. The space is also larger than you would expect. Plenty of room to stretch out and converse. You might want to block out a few hours your first time, just to unwind. The team here had a smile on their face and a sense of pride in the business that is rarely seen these days. Quick, knowledgeable, and ready-to-serve they had our orders prepared in a short time.
The scone and the coffee didn't last long, but you already assumed that. If I had not been so full from lunch there would have been a few more treats/slices of cake coming my way. But alas, I will have to wait till next time.
If you live in the area, count your blessings that you have such a place and be sure to support it regularly. If you're traveling through, be sure to stop in even if only for a drink and pastry to take with you. read more
