This place is worth the drive and worth the wait. It is like none other that I've ever been to. Just a house made into a restaurant. They have hand made gifts all through the place. A man walking around playing music. But the food, wow it is amazing. I got chicken salad sandwich (gluten free) with fries. It was so good. My husband got the burger and said it was the best burger ever. My daughters got the mash potato brown and a pizza. The pizza is huge. Enough for two people. And the peanut butter pie looked amazing , but had to much to eat to order any. It you haven't been there go. read more

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First the good, cute place, probably better for lunch than dinner. Now the not so good. High prices for food/steaks etc served on flimsy paper plates. Food temperature was terrible. Luke warm soup, small portions compared to the prices. Would not go back for dinner, possibly lunch. Overall, I would say, okay but highly overrated. :( read more

A great place to enjoy the rustic decor of Mentone with delicious comfort food. Service was amazing and friendly. The strawberry tea is a must. Tomato Pie is a great classic and done well, but hard to find in most restaurants these days. Polenta shrimp grits are delicious and really could be main dish. The canyon burger is done well and very filling. The 1/2 portion of the smothered chicken is plenty for one person , unless your a big eater. Save room for the the peanut butter pie , because it's In-Credible!! We'll be back !! read more

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We planned to dine at this restaurant on a Saturday evening around 4, as we were going to be in the area at that time, so we went for the early bird meal. Unfortunately it was all booked up and after waiting for some time, we were told there wouldn't be a table for us. We had our hearts set on trying it, so we just ordered some food to-go. I ordered the Tomato Pie Entree, which was a slice of their house-made tomato pie served over a bed of angel hair pasta tossed in Alfredo sauce. I had the vegetarian option because I was told that the grilled chicken version would take significantly longer. It was ok, certainly tasty, but not everything I expected it to be after reading a good number of great reviews about the menu item. My husband went in for the win and ordered the prime rib, which was AMAZING. A huge serving of prime rib cooked perfectly medium rare was served alongside garlic mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. The sides were just ok but the prime rib was awesome. It was certainly worth the money; around $35 for the entree. My only qualms were that the staff seemed a bit unorganized from the moment we walked in the door and that overall the food was lacking flavor. We would certainly try again and hope for a more traditional dine-in experience. read more

Wildflower Cafe - Tomato Pie entree - New American Near Me - Mentone, Alabama

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What has happened to this once interesting and delicious restaurant? My family and I walked away the other night shocked by how terrible the customer service has become. And the food.....don't waste your money! You can make a tomato pie at home for 1/2 the cost. I got a pasta dish - maybe 1/4 cup of angel hair? Give me a break. And they are serving everything on paper plates and plastic cups! What a waste! However, the service is what's really bad - that hostess (and I've gathered this after two visits to the restaurant) I think she's been misguided in thinking she has the option of allowing people to eat there. She treats her job as though she's running a nightclub and they are only allowing certain people past the velvet rope. SMH!if Wildflower wants to hold onto any semblance of their once stellar reputation, get new management and fire the hostess. Just being real! read more

If you ever go through Mentone, you have to stop at the wildflower Café. The food is absolutely amazing. Very fresh very I want to say earthy not your typical diner or café. Food is definitely a step up. The decor is unique, very inviting, relaxing. The staff was amazing very helpful and informative on their menu. The gift shop is literally all throughout the whole entire café and just about everything is locally made from pottery painted pictures shawls. Anytime I'm around Mentone. I will definitely be coming in and stopping her read more

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Love the Wildflower. Everything on the menu is good. Vegetarian options that are delicious. Salads fresh and homemade dressings are awesome. The crepes are fabulous. Filet and snapper are also highly recommend. Bring your own wine and they have glasses and corkscrews. Reservations are recommended. Unique old house setting with music at certain times. You won't be disappointed! read more

It's lovely here - really - shabby chic, eclectic, interesting - a very neat place to have Sunday Brunch. We ordered the brunch sampler for two - and had the most delicious chicken curry soup! It was a cold, rainy morning and this soup was fantastic. Then the rest of the food came - all of it on one dinner plate. There was a small cup of mashed potatoes with two slices of roast beef on top. There were four pieces of squash also in the cup. On the plate was a strawberry crepe, a small serving of cut fruit and a piece of ham and cheese quiche to share. The tab was $50 - I don't feel we got our money's worth in terms of the food, but we did enjoy the experience. Next time, rather than the sampler, we may choose meals. The prices are very Birmingham, the food and atmosphere are very small-town Mentone. read more

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How great is this place? They open at 11, but on both days last week when we had lunch at Wildflower the wait time was already 45 minutes by 11 because of all of the eager diners who started arriving and getting on the list at 10:30 or so. The vibe is all fun and funky, but in such a sweet, caring way. Since we were staying in Mentone for the week we got our food to go. The owner/manager (I think I heard her say her name was Moon, but if that's not her name, it should be) is so professional in how she interacts with customers and her staff. The time she took with us to accommodate my wife's dietary limitations was extraordinary, and she did it while at the same time orchestrating what was going on up front and also back in the kitchen. And the food! For my wife, a GF pizza one day with ham (because their pepperoni like most contains garlic), cheese, spinach, and black olives; it was exceptional. I had the vegetable plate with blackeyed peas, garlic smashed potatoes, grilled veggies, and a grilled bbq portobello cap that was one of the best things I have eaten in awhile. The second day we both had the Canyon burger, my wife's on GF bread, both of us with homemade kettle chips. Delicious burger and equally delicious chips. Prices are reasonable, the store has some really good items for sale, and everyone there is so very friendly. Reservations are taken for dinner only and are highly recommended. read more

The wait can be very long, but the food is oh so good! The restaurant, itself, is also charming. A very unique atmosphere!

Typical lunch fare but very good. The eclectic atmosphere is totally worth the visit. We just moved to Mentone and are trying out various places. read more

Rachel and I had a great time at the Wildflower Cafe. I enjoyed a Greek salad and the loaded shrimp and grits. Yes; I recommend both. Rachel had the vegetable plate with blackened chicken, and was very happy with both! Somehow, as great as the food was, the ambience was even better. Also - MAKE RESERVATIONS. We had reservations, but saw several people miss out because they tried to get a table without calling ahead. read more

Wildflower Cafe - Do yourself a massive favor; get to the Wildflower Cafe ASAP. Personally, I recommend the Greek salad and loaded shrimp and grits. - New American Near Me - Mentone, Alabama

This place is super quaint and very eccentric. The food options were fantastic and they were able to seat our party of 8 without much wait,

Oh boy where to start... so we are staying in fort Payne- nothing restaurant wise is good around there. So decided to take a trip up to Mentone. Called and made reservation for 7:15. Get there early just to hear the lady state, "we are booked, you didn't call here." I pulled my phone out to prove it to her. Then told her the entire conversation I had- she looked at me crazy. Then, thankfully, the other lady came out and corrected her. We sat down and we're greeted by a very flustered waitress- who did not at all seem interested in being bothered by anyone including the staff... she was demanding the hostess to help her- it was awkward to sit there. Now for the food, it was terrible. I even overheard a customer tell the owner or maybe manager how bad it tasted... we should have went to jacks- yuck. Way overrated. read more

Been here twice and the first time I'd have to go all in with 5 stars, Came back again and brought more people with us and it was a 3 star. Going with the benefit of the doubt and giving them a 4 star, but that being said, at the menu prices they should really strive to be 4 plus stars every time. The first time we came they weren't crowded at all and we were seated immediately in the back area. Nice views from the windows and tons of local art line the walls (for sale) if you see something you like. One thing to know is that they are listed as one of the top 100 places to eat before you die. Pretty good classification to have. That time I had a burger and fries and was very pleased. Also, we had the tomato pie app which was really good too! Service was really good too, which made us really look forward to coming back. Fast forward to our next visit, and totally no fault of the restaurant, at 1:42 there was a 2 hour wait to be seated. We put our names down and left to explore for a bit (snack and local waterfall). We came back at about 3:15 and we were seated pretty quickly. Once we were seated (they really weren't very busy now) it took forever to get our drink orders to someone who happened to notice we still hadn't been helped (not our server). Once our drinks came out we waited 10 to 15 min for our server to come by and let us know he was our server, we had a couple questions, but otherwise were ready to order. Drink refills were slow and our food took quite awhile (we were pre-warned burgers would take a little bit). Burgers were good, but the Chicken Salad Sampler had some issues. We would have told our server, but once we caught his attention to get ketchup he disappeared. My gf liked the chicken salad as well as the crepe. The Tomato Pie however, tasted like it was literally the bottom of the barrel, heat lamp warmed for the past several hours and she was very unhappy with it, especially since she had been looking forward to this since we planned on coming here. For the price of a meal ($75 for lunch for 4) they need to have far better service and the food needs to be spot on. Waiters/Waitresses shouldn't be complaining about the fact that they are busy and don't like it (at least wait until you are in back and out of ear shot of customers). We would come back here, but this was a let down and we felt like the experience didn't match the price point. Very disappointed with this visit. read more

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The Wildflower Cafe is a must when visiting Mentone,AL. Food was delicious and hot, waitstaff was very attentive and prices were on point! The decor is eclectic and local artists work is displayed. Reservations are strongly encouraged. read more

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This cafe was very clean and had a lot of options. The staff were also friendly and quick.

I'd like to think we came on an off day and that would explain our experience. Arrived with a party of 4 and told it would be a thirty minute wait. Not a problem. A few minutes later our buzzer goes off. We go inside to be seated and were told we were a liar because we told them we only had two in our party. Not off to a great start. We are finally seated outside in a run down "patio" area. The flies and bugs were awful! We waited almost 45 minutes for our food. The prime rib sandwich was good but not for the money. Kids had $7 noodles and turned out to be a cup of noodles from the store. It's a shame because they are monopolizing on being the only restaurant near by. read more

When I ate there Covid was causing the patrons to get to go orders but the food was great and the staff were doing their very best

By far the best place to eat anywhere near Fort Payne. Menu as unique service is excellent. You feel very welcome

You make it sound like I was writing this review. So disappointed in the paper plates, bowls and cups. One would think paying for a high price meal, it would be on real dishes, the potatoes would be warm (at least) and the kettle fried potatoes wouldn't be coming from a bag! So disappointed! And nope we won't be returning! read more

Please save your money and keep on driving, this Small town favorite restaurant is all hype with all the reviews for 4 star or higher, no one had taste buds for those reviews. food was terrible and on the verge of getting sick. Even the kids which eat anything had there remarks on the food. read more

Food was mediocre at best. Dinner for 2 cost $100 and served on paper plates and plastic cups for the tea. They up charge to substitute a side with you dinner. (REALLY!!!!) I've been to quite a few tourist traps and my visit to Wildflowers was another one added to the list. Mediocre food at fine dining prices, not sure if that's a recipe for success. read more

I love this place. Very unique. If the prime rib is on the menu I really love to eat there. One of the best things about this place is being able to bring your own adult beverage and with no fee! The live music is usually very entertaining. Fun vibe. Reservations highly recommended. read more

We had a wonderful time visiting the Wildflower Cafe! The outside is beautiful, and the food was delicious. The restaurant is clean, and the customer service was friendly. read more

We went there for dinner last night and had the best time! Restaurant is a super cute, cozy and romantic atmosphere . Every table has little notes written from patrons before slid under the glass with dates commemorating anniversaries, birthdays or just when they were there. Food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I got the tomato pie meal and my god, I need this recipe. My boyfriend got the smothered chicken which was equally as good. I also recommend the Parmesan dipping sauce and anything that involves their homemade ranch. read more

Go here. Enjoy the live music. Find some interesting handmade finds in the gift shop. Eat tomato pie. Explore DeSoto falls after. Warning- your data on your phone probably will not work. I have Verizon and did not have data here in the mountains but they did give out the wifi password and give us directions to the falls. read more

Wildflower Cafe - Cute atmosphere - New American Near Me - Mentone, Alabama

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Love Wildflower Cafe. When we first found Wildflower 15 years ago, it was incredible. It seemed to take a dip for a few years but that has changed and it is back to it's fabulous old self. One of the best dining experiences in Alabama. read more

The food was nothing like we'd had in the past. The tomato pie was a presented on a paper plate unrecognizable as the described menu item. The tomatoes were tasteless and dough uncooked. The shrimp and grits had a shrimp like taste but no shrimp visible in the dish. The carrot cake was dry, tasteless and did not taste at all fresh, it appeared to have been previously frozen. The wildflower cafe was a disappointment to our entire party. read more

Cute little place, but I wouldn't go back. Because we had our dog with us we sat out on the patio, I just placed a to- go order to carry out to the patio. The order took forever, if we hadn't already paid we would have left. We each got a small burger and it was pricey for the small sandwich and homemade potato chips. Sadly the burgers were also over cooked and dry. Maybe we just got a bad order, it happens. They had people waiting to get in, and more than willing to wait, quite a few locals, so there's that. And the people were friendly. Our bill was almost $30 for two sweet teas and two small dry burgers, but the whole menu is a bit expensive. read more

There were three of us who were passing through Mentone about lunchtime. Yelp reviews led us to Wildflower where we arrived just before the doors open at 11 a.m. There was a crowd of Red Hat ladies waiting, but we went in an registered even though we were afraid that service would be slow. We were assured that there was extra staff and that they had pre-ordered so we took a chance. I am glad we did as the food was good, service was fine, and the sweet tea was excellent. And, the bathrooms were more than adequate. We had chicken salads and a crepe and we were plenty full when finished. The place is cutesy, but the servings are large enough to be satisfying. If I am ever back in Mentone, I will go here. read more

Long wait, understaffed, hamburger was decent but for $12.00 you would expect a fantastic burger. My wife ordered potato soup. Still had a raw flour taste. Told the server and nothing done about it. Still charged us even though it was not eatable. Tomato pie was average. Will not return read more

I can't believe I'm 46 years old and have just heard about this place recently. It is seriously the best kept secret in Alabama. There is absolutely no cell service so you're forced to communicate with your love. Our service was amazing, our server had an amazing accent and was attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance reminds me of some of the quaint restaurants we've eaten at in NYC. It's an old rustic building with all kinds of decor that I truly can't even put into words. Eclectic, and kinda reminds me of Serendipity 3 in NYC. Each section of the restaurant is in smaller areas. We sat in what appeared to be a sunroom of sorts. The room reminded me of a little Italian restaurant we love in NYC. We were there on Sunday afternoon and there was a man with a guitar standing in the center room gently strumming and singing soothing songs. I'm not even kidding when I say it was amazing. My new favorite local place to eat! The food... yummy! We had the kettle chips & ranch dressing as our appetizer. Hubs had a filet and I had shrimp scampi. It was amazing! Hubby also had a piece of peanut butter pie and raved about how yummy it was. We will be back and frequently! I just hope it's this relaxing and yummy every time! Well done, Wildflower Cafe!! read more

Wildflower Cafe - Front of restaurant - New American Near Me - Mentone, Alabama

Our visit there last night was absolutely disgusting! Not only was the food nasty, they served us prime rib on a paper plate! Not sure why this restaurant went down hill so bad, cause the food use to be delicious here. Needless to say we won't be back!! Prime Rib read more

So BAD!!! COMICAL HOW BAD IT IS. $135 for cheap food from the store. Nothing against Sister Schubert rolls. They're good for Spaghetti night. These though are the appetizer rolls with the Parmesan Dip and the ones with the fake dinner. MONEY GRAB!! Everything says "Market Value" but food is frozen from Sams. So your "market" wild caught salmon is a Walmart square for $30. Hahahaha read more

drove 70 miles to this place on a Saturday to find out it's closed, no sign on the door, nothing on the website. one of the other people waiting was able to call the phone number ( limited cell service) and found out it's closed. I wont waste my time on this place read more

Delicious food! Our family had shrimp & grits,canyon burger, grilled cheese and chicken wrap. Service was fast and friendly. They have a nice gift shop also. read more

Food was amazing. Prime rib was cooked to perfection and all the desserts (yes, we ordered them all except the crepes) were delicious. Ambience and service was also great. Highly recommend eating here if you are around the area. read more

We waited over an hour for our food, without anyone coming to check on us. Our entrees were served without the salads that came with them. After we were almost done with our food someone came to check on us. When I told her we didn't get our salads nothing was done to make it right. The food was mediocre. Had to listen to the owner bragging about herself to the table next to us while our orders were short. read more

Retro and eclectic decor. We enjoyed our lunch. The food was served hot and delicious. We had shrimp & grits, tomato pie, and a steak burger. Alway delicious and the burger was great. Tea and coffee where Southern delicious. The whole town was a surprise on ramblings through the back roads. Would recommended to family and friends. read more