There is a new coffee shop in Madison County! Be still my caffeinated heart. Theo’s Cafe recently opened their doors in the Hampton Cove area of Madison. Of course, like any good cafe, they offers a wide array of coffees, teas, and pastries. Most of the pasties are house or locally made. In fact the shop offers a variety of local products including Piper & Leaf teas, artisan soaps and art from Lowe Mill.In the hot Alabama sun you can enjoy a fresh smoothie, a Suzy Ice Pop or ice cream. Or maybe an iced coffee with cream in more your speed. There is a variety of sandwiches and salads. I took the staff’s recommendations (thanks Cayla!) and went with Theo’s Chicken Salad. I’m very particular about my chicken salad and I can honestly say this was delicious!! I loved it. I also had the Strawberry Pecan Salad. Don’t worry, I had help eating everything. It was also really nice, fresh and fruity. It was super gloomy/rainy out and a creamy, hot latte with dark chocolate on top was required. It was superb and hit the spot. Cayla made my coffee perfectly. It was pretty strong, which is alright by me! She even showed off her latte foam art skills by making a little heart for me. Awww. Next time I’m asking for her to create Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man with the foam. We finished with Peach Cheese cake that was created by owner, Josh. It was everything a dessert should be, sweet (but not too sweet), creamy, rich, and decadent. Delicious!! The restaurant itself was really fun. As I said, there is a rotating display of local art which sets off the clean, hip feel of the cafe. There are also many personal photos which gives the place a more intimate feel. The cafe is named after owner Josh’s mentor and grandfather James Theodore Martin and he is very present in the place.
There are also many events at Theo’s including: local bands and pottery glazing classes. The cafe is a great place to socialize, learn something new, or just spend some quite time by yourself to enjoy a cup of joe and slice a cheesecake.