Historic Cotton Exchange - About Us - Temple, TX
Historic Cotton Exchange - Love is in the Details
This is me Stephanie  ware-Douglass owner of the Historic Cotton Exchange
 
FIRST OFF...YOU MATTER THE MOST.and next 
 
IT TRULY IS  "ALL IN THE DETAIL"
 
 If there is anything else you would like for ME to either provide,change, or improve. I would appreciate your input.
               
Thank you , for helping me make my dreams come true.  An upscale--yet laid back, easy going vibe kind of place
 
 
I value my patrons!!!
 
 Thanks Steph
 
 
 
 
The Historic Cotton Exchange Cafe and Wine Bar in downtown Temple is open for lunch and happy hour, and offers a unique option for special events, lunch, happy hour, or dinner. 
 
Owner/host Stephanie Douglass brings a new vision to downtown Temple – a vision that combines dining with fine food and wine in a relaxing atmostphere, while being entertained by live music -- surrounded by fine artwork by local artists.  She has more than 15 years’ experience in food service management.  She is an active member of the Temple Chamber of Commerce and an enthusiastic supporter of business vitality for downtown Temple.  As a former partner in the advertising venture, N2 Magazine, she has worked with many Temple businesses and become deeply committed to the community.
 
The Historic Cotton Exchange Building, located at 116 South First Street in downtown Temple, was built in 1883, the same year the City was chartered.  In the many years since, it has twice served as a saloon as well as a gambling hall, bordello (rumored) and a butcher shop, among others. 
 
The Cotton Exchange is open Tuesday through Friday with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Happy Hour is from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.  Dinner is served 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.
 
The historic building is available by reservations to private parties and events by reservation at hourly rates.  It is perfect for rehearsal dinners, company meetings, and other special events with seating for 80 persons.  Servicing and catering for these events is available.
 
The lunch menu consists of a wide selection of appetizers, soups, salads, pastas and paninis. Dinner specials change daily.
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You can dine inside or fresco on our patio
 
 
Please click on Testimonials button to see more
 
James Bear I love the Cotton Exchange Stephanie Douglass is the hostess with the mostess!
 
Comments On the new Burger;
 
It was delish! Liz Lewis
 
Yummy!! Laurie Bailey 
 
It was great. The olive tapenade was outstanding Patty Benoit
 
Had it last night and I LOVED it! Great addition to the menuLauna Klimowicz
 
 
Location:
116 South First St
Temple, TX 76501
 
Hours:
 Tuesday-Friday  Happy  4:00-8:00PM ...We will stop serving food at 8pm
 
Open on Saturday for Live Music. or rental.
 
Wine and Beer available
 
 menu for Happy Hour is heavy appetizers! 
 
 
 Available for Rent! Call for information: 254.598.3530
 
 
 
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