By Laurie Weldon, M.Ed.
4-H Regional Extension Agent
Don Johnson is a second-generation graduate of culinary school. Living in Wetumpka for 44 years, Don has a passion for cooking and serving people.
Don and his family opened up Woodcraft Cafe to serve great food and build community. The restaurant has become a family affair with all four members of the family working there. Woodcraft Cafe just recently celebrated its two-year anniversary. You can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thewoodcraftcafe/?ref=page_internal
Working alongside him you will find his loving family including Sharon, Dillon, and Amber. Sharon, his wife, is always so kind to everyone who walks in the door. They immediately make you feel at home. Don has been in the culinary field for over 20 years with 15 of that as the Dietary Director of Rehab Hospital.
His son, Dillon, a third-generation culinary school graduate, manages the kitchen with Don. Their cafe motto is “God, Family, Community.”
Opening a restaurant right before a pandemic truly had its challenges. When I spoke with Sharon she said, “We have been blessed the last two years. God has had his hand all over us and this business.”
Want to try them out? Woodcraft Cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-8, and Saturday 7-3. They offer daily meat and vegetable plates as well as a grill menu. The Friday night special is steak. A must-try for everyone – it does not disappoint. Woodcraft Cafe is located on HWY 231 in Wetumpka entering the Wallsboro community. The address is 10806 US Hwy 231 Wetumpka, AL 36092
