Tupelo's Bakery & Cafe

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  Came to this place from a recommendation from a friend as a place that supports local food.  It's 5 miles off the highway so would never have found it.
  
  This place was very open and quiet.  Tables were all types of different dining tables, ones you might find in your house, which made for a very cozy feel.
  
  Most of the food items were organic.  Many baked goods including bread made daily.  I went with the Italian Stallion sandwich.  I love fresh bread.  It just has a certain taste you'll never get from the grocery store.  The dressing for the sandwich was especially tasty.
  
  Really a gem of a fund and a nice alternative to fast food if you're on the road.  Will be sure to eat here again next time I drive through.

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  Posted on 05.03.13 Antony C.

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  The food was enjoyable, but the young lady working at the front counter bordered on rude. I was frustrated by her complete lack of kindness. No hint of a smile, and she was terse with both me and the customer in front of me. I don't expect everyone to be brimming with southern gentility, but she seemed to be bothered to have customers to serve. Toward the end of my visit, I encountered a different lady (I got the vibe that she may be the owner, but I don't know) who made me feel welcome there, which was nice. This may be expecting too much or reading into things too much, but I like to frequent the sorts of locally owned places who buy locally sourced food because I like to think that we care about our communities and want to enhance our sense of community. I'd like to see just a teensy, teensy bit of that vibe from the person serving me my food. Again, though, the food was tasty, and I hope when I make it through Monticello again the cashier is in a better mood so I don't feel like I'm a thorn in her side.

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  Posted on 01.10.13 Erin D.

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  Loved it, had a turkey and Swiss with a quiche. Wish I could make it on a weekday  for the full menu.

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  Posted on 12.21.12 Doug R.

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  Great food and the best cake you will ever eat in your life :)

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  Posted on 01.14.12 Megan Kristen M.

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  Breaking with our tradition, The Fat Guys crew moved the Friday Night Dinner Club to Saturday afternoon and made a somewhat abbreviated road trip to Monticello. FL. We've lived here since 1985 and have never visited Monticello.
  
  The plan was to eat lunch and do a bit of shopping. Our destination? The Tupelo Bakery and Cafe. Tupelo bills itself as using local organic ingredients whenever possible. Meats and cheeses are Boar's Head. Sandwiches do not come with any sides, so opt for the bagged chips if you need something extra. And notice that "Bakery" is the first word -- this is primarily a bakery that adds a few sandwiches.
  
  The decor is eclectic -- local artist Patty Maney paintings adorn the walls, there's a room featuring local honey, a "Wild Child" room, several mismatched tables, a couple of chairs and a couch. There's an exchange library to take advantage of, too. Quite comfortable it is.
  
  My partner had the Turkey and Swiss press. Today's bread was honey wheat so that's what the sandwiches were prepped on. Turkey and Swiss were paired with organic spinach and garlic cream cheese, then pressed. Nice press marks, warmed through, this was deemed a "very good" sandwich.
  
  My choice was the "Super Club". Again, honey wheat bread with turkey, ham, bacon, organic greens, onions, and tomato dressed with canola mayo and mustard. While I would not use the term "Super" for this sandwich, it was good.
  
  The sweet tea is quite good -- not "diabetic shock" sweet as Southern iced tea tends to be, but perfectly sweetened for our palates.
  
  Would we make the 30 minute drive just for lunch at Tupelo's? Probably not. But in conjunction with a shopping trip it makes for a nice respite. Be aware that lunch is served only from 11:30 to 1:30 Tuesday thru Saturday, so schedule carefully.
  
  We like that Tupelo utilizes local ingredients and that they support the Jefferson County Humane Society.

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  Posted on 09.05.10 Fat G.

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