Head's Store - Cafe, Market, Harvest & Wine Club

HISTORIC CHARM. CHEF-CURATED PROVISIONS.

Welcome to historic Head’s Store—St. Albans’ neighborhood gathering place since 1892.

Under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Anderson, we offer a complete culinary experience: enjoy handcrafted breakfast, lunch and dinner in our al fresco pavilion, shop our new full-service market for artisanal meats and specialty pantry goods or join our exclusive Head’s Store Harvest & Wine Club.

To place a carryout order, reserve specialty cuts or book catering, call 636-458-0131.

Hours of Operation & Weekly Traditions

Regular Hours:

Thursday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Weekly Features:

French Quarter Fridays:
Enjoy tableside French press coffee and warm, fresh beignets every Friday.
Snowball Saturdays:
Free snowball (shaved ice) for kids 12 & under with any purchase of $10 or more.
STAY "INN" THE KNOW ON UPCOMING EVENTS!

Explore Head's Store

Explore the Mabel Mae's at Head's Store Cafe Menu
Learn about our Artisanal Market and Butcher Case
Learn about the Head's Store Harvest & Wine Club

Head's Store Café Menu

DINE-IN AND CARRYOUT

 
 
 
 
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BREAKFAST

All breakfast items come with breakfast potatoes or bowl of fruit. Add avocado for $2.

Southern Biscuit Sandwich

$10

Choice of bacon or sausage, folded egg, cheddar

Southwest Breakfast Tacos

$12

Choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo, brisket with egg, sautéed peppers and onions, cotija cheese

Mabel Mae's Breakfast Platter

$12

Two buttermilk pancakes, eggs, choice of bacon, sausage or brisket

SHAREABLES

Grit Tots

$8

Creamy cheese grits deep fried, topped with Cajun cream, pickled Fresno peppers, and cotija cheese

Pork Belly Bites

$12

Smoked pork belly with a jalapeño & honey glaze served with a fresh pickled slaw

Smoked Chicken Wings

$12

Wings in your choice of sauce: Sticky Garlic, Buffalo Parmesean or Classic BBQ
(No sauce or sauce-on-the-side upon request)

SALAD & TARTINES

Add fried or grilled chicken, bacon for $4, poached egg $2

The Cobb

$14

Greens, grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, cherry tomato, lemon herb dressing

Avocado Tartine

$12

Fresh sourdough, avocado spread, pickled Fresno peppers, tomato, red onion, chili oil, quest fresco, fried garlic

Gravlax Tartines

$15

Fresh sourdough, Everything Bagel cream cheese, dill, pickled red onions, fried capers, lemon, cucumber

LUNCH

All lunch items come with one side. Add avocado for $2.

STL Rib Dip

$18

Pulled short rib, munster, au jus, spicy horseradish crème fraîche

Jasper County Turkey Club

$16

Smoked turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, dill pickles, dijonnaise, avocado

Texas Patty Melt

$16

Marbled rye bread, two all beef patties, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, comeback sauce

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

$15

Spicy fried chicken, chili crisp mayo, house pickled fresno peppers

Texas BBQ Brisket Sandwich

$18

Sliced or chopped brisket, fresh red onion, house-spiced pickles, homemade BBQ sauce

Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich

$18

Smoked pulled pork, cracklings, house slaw, homemade vinegar BBQ sauce

STL Style Ribs

1/2 Rack - $20

Traditional style ribs with a Cajun twist!

SIDES + DRINKS

Cajun Fries

$8

(load it +$4)

Mustard Potato Salad

$8

Fresh Fruit

$8

Homemade Coleslaw

$8

House Ranch Chips

$8

Side Salad

$4

Drip Coffee

$3

Iced Tea

$3

KIDS

Your little's choice of fresh fruit or French fries

Chicken Strips (3)

$8

Grilled Cheese

$8

Kids Burger

$8

NEW! Artisan Market and Butcher Case

130 YEARS OF HISTORY. ONE DELICIOUS NEW CHAPTER.

 
 
 
 
 
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Take home the craft of Head’s Store. Our market is stocked weekly with premium ingredients for your home kitchen and weekend grilling.

The Butcher Case

  • Custom-Cut Meats: Hand-selected and trimmed to order.
  • Double-Smoked Bacon: House-cured and custom sliced to your preferred thickness.
  • House-Made Sausage: Featuring our signature Jalapeño & Oaxaca Cheese Venison & Pork Sausage.
  • Fresh Poultry & Kebabs: Whole chickens and ready-to-grill prepared kebabs.
  • 30-Day Dry-Aged Ribeyes: (Pre-Order Only – 636-458-0131).

Pantry & Preserves

  • House-Made Specialties: Signature chilis, fresh salsas, pickled avocado and pickled okra.
  • Small-Batch Jams & Jellies: Artisanal fruit preserves made in our kitchen.
  • Fresh Produce & Staples: Seasonal farmer’s market produce alongside kitchen essentials including local eggs, milk, butter, sugar and salt.

Specialty Orders & Catering (48-Hour Advance Notice)

  • Custom Meats & Seafood: Special-order fish and custom butcher cuts prepared upon request.
  • House-Baked Goods: Freshly baked specialty cakes and pies for family gatherings.
  • Catering BBQ Platters: Smoked meats and house-made sides packaged for easy event hosting.

NEW: Head’s Store Harvest & Wine Club

BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER! ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

 
 
 
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Access an exclusive, locally sourced harvest box featuring the best of Missouri farms and Chef Anderson’s culinary perspective. Become a Founding Member and enjoy early access to local harvests while helping shape the future of our club with your feedback.

What’s Included Each Week:

  • Farm-Fresh Eggs: Fresh local eggs sourced directly from regional farms.
  • Quality Proteins: Fresh meat and fish from our butcher case.
  • Fresh Missouri Produce: A rotating seasonal selection of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and root crops sourced directly from local producers.
  • Bakery Feature: Scratch-made artisanal baked goods or pastries direct from our kitchen.
  • Chef-Inspired Additions: Exclusive extras including signature spice blends, house-made pickled items and recipe inspiration.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Head's Store Harvest Box - A curated weekly collection of premium Missouri produce, local meats, fresh eggs, Head’s Store pastries and Chef-inspired artisan additions.

Head’s Store Harvest Box*

A curated weekly collection of premium Missouri produce, local meats, fresh eggs, Head’s Store pastries and Chef-inspired artisan additions.

  • $128/week (12-Month subscription – BEST VALUE)
  • $135/week (6-Month subscription)
  • $150/week (3-Month subscription)

*charged monthly

Head’s Store Cellar & Harvest Box* Includes Head’s Store Harvest Box items PLUS two bottles of Chef-selected wines (one red, one white)

Head’s Store Cellar & Harvest Box*

Includes Head’s Store Harvest Box items PLUS two bottles of Chef-selected wines (one red, one white) expertly curated to complement your weekly harvest box.

  • $178/week (12-Month subscription – BEST VALUE)
  • $185/week (6-Month subscription)
  • $200/week (3-Month subscription)

*charged monthly, 21+ age verification required

Fulfillment & Customization:

  • Fulfillment:FREE weekly pickup at Head’s Store between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or add home delivery for $25/week
  • Protein Upgrades:Please inquire about the option to upgrade weekly proteins to specialty Chef selections.
  • Dietary Accommodations:Dietary restrictions catered to upon request.
BECOME A MEMBER
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Hearty breakfast platter at Head's Store featuring syrup being poured onto pancakes, sunny-side-up eggs, brisket, and fresh fruit.
Exterior image of the patio at Mabel Mae's at Head's Store at The Inns at St. Albans
Exterior view of historic Head's Store in St. Albans, Missouri, home to Mabel Mae's
Three BBQ pulled pork sandwiches topped with coleslaw on toasted brioche buns, served next to a City Wide pale ale beer.
Warm au jus being poured over a stacked prime rib dip sandwich with melted cheese and fresh arugula at Mabel Mae's.