Horne’s Deli Cafe Prides Itself on Fresh Food and Fast Service
Here’s a little food for thought: The old landmark building that now houses Horne’s Deli Café in downtown Fayetteville was originally home to a successful pharmacy.
“A Dr. Horne opened this place in the early 1900s, and he served as the community pharmacist for many years,” says Marie Johnston, owner of Horne’s Deli Café. “In fact, an old photo of Dr. Horne still hangs on one of the walls of this restaurant.”
The pharmacy eventually added a soda fountain in the 1930s, but business waned during the Great Depression and the building eventually closed. It reopened and closed a few more times until Johnston decided to establish a downtown café.
“The entire building was refurbished in the 1990s by a previous restaurant owner, and then I finally decided to make it a deli/café when I took over in 2006,” Johnston says. “I love being a part of downtown Fayetteville, and I like the clientele we attract.”
The café at 124 Hay St., serves breakfast and lunch six days a week, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Workers from neighboring offices line up for breakfast during the week.
“We pride ourselves on fresh food and fast service – the office people want a good meal served quickly so they can get to work on time,” Johnston says. “Our breakfast items include eggs Benedict, eggs Florentine, hash browns, bacon, sausage, ham, roll-ups and bacon and egg sandwiches.”
As for lunch, Horne’s features panini sandwiches, Philly cheese steaks, grilled burgers and interesting salads.
“We always have a steady business, even in this current economy,” Johnston says. “Horne’s is a nice place to eat, and our service is excellent.”
Story by Kevin Litwin
