The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store
The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store in Lakemont, Georgia, is a charming restaurant housed in a historic general store. Known for its delicious comfort food and rustic ambiance, this hidden gem is a favorite spot for locals and travelers exploring the area.
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Jillian DeLeonSuper cute place to stop for lunch on the way to Tiger, GA! They have locally made items & a small shop in the back! I ordered the Harvest Sandwich and it was so yummy! We visited on Memorial Day, they had the best red white & blue red velvet cake! Such a fun stop, we can’t wait to come back! we loved the friendly staff & the decor outside the store!
Jun 13, 2026 · Google Review
Tricia PaleseGot the Tuna Melt to go and sat by the creek across the street. Food was delicious. The little place was so cute. And the picnic area across the street was the highlight of my day. Highly recommend!
Oct 21, 2025 · Google Review
Rhonda ClarkWhat a gem of a place. The food was fantastic. I chose the meatloaf sandwich and it was phenomenal. The park area across the street was also a plus. There is a boutique upstairs that had some really cute stuff. This place was a great find.
Jan 22, 2026 · Google Review
Kevin BuellThis stop was the hidden gem of our mountains of GA and NC vacation. We were staving and the pickings were lean in the area so we stopped at this very cute little place to try and find some food. We found a wonderful lunch counter style eating establishment with a cute little shop. The folks running it were very sweat, wonderful, southern ladies who know how to make great food and provided excellent customer service. We were very impressed and wished we could spend even longer there (even the bathroom was adorable and very clean…a rarity when you travel). As a bonus, the store also owns a little park across the river where you can sit by a nice little river and eat in the shade. Very picturesque and chill when you have been driving all over creation and hiking all day. Highly recommend stopping in if you are anywhere nearby.
Jul 4, 2022 · Google Review
Hannah McCurryI wish I had a place like this back home! I loved the atmosphere of the building and the little park across the street. We both got sandwiches, which were absolutely scrumptious. My husband used to work at a deli counter and he was very impressed with the Harvest sandwich. I also loved the cream soda and the hummingbird cake they had. Yum! After we ate, we sat on the swinging bench by the river. So glad we stopped here!
Feb 16, 2025 · Google Review