Real good eats in Foley Alabama

8 April 2014      Paying to get Throwed At in Lambert’s Cafe

So every now and then you have to go out to eat at someplace really different. Lambert's Café is one of those places. Norene saw Lambert's on Highway 59 as we made our way down to Gulf State Park. She knew we should go here because Lambert's is famous. You get a bit of a head’s up when you drive in:

THROWEDROLLS.COM is a strong hint. No credit cards, cash or check only - you have to be pretty confident to say no to Visa and friends.

Deep South cooking. No diet food here. You’re greeted with a mess of fried okra (one of the “Pass Arounds” before you even order).

The Pass Arounds are brought to you by servers circulating the room. You can have as much as you want but you may want to throttle back – you entrée will be huge! And so will you if you eat here regularly (my first ever doggie bag - my meal contained 2 huge deep fried pork chops). Perhaps this sign is about finishing your meal.

We couldn’t do it. We gave up. We're sorry.

I think this guy and his offerings were part of the problem:

Yes - he does throw them. Warm and fluffy (the rolls)

 Stuff just kept coming.

 

Here come the potatoes and onions again. Just a couple of pounds this time please.

Lambert's have been open operating since 1942. And collecting eclectic stuff from the beginning – even the waiting area is filled with things to keep you from noticing how long you’re waiting (actually not very long):

Ever have trouble finding the restrooms in a restaurant? Not here.

 Of course there’s a souvenir shop. Found her.

We waddled back to the car. Had to move the seats back.