Bonnie Edmonds is the most current owner of the Clayton Cafe. There have been eight Owners since the inception of the original Clayton Cafe back in 1931. Bonnie was born in Steubenville, Ohio, moved to Pennsylvania when she was young. Marriage and children happened and she found herself in Coral Springs, Florida working in construction. On the side, she ran a kayak rental business. Fast forward a few years and a divorce and a move to Rabun County, Georgia. It was here, while cooking for a church function, a neighbor dubbed me a Yankee cook in a southern kitchen. And the rest, as they say, is history. Bonnie has worked in several different restaurants while in Rabun County working in the kitchens, welcoming and caring for guests across this county. In February 2018, Bonnie had an opportunity to fulfill her dream! She took over the Clayton Café, completely renovated it, and reopened on May 21, 2018.

Bonnie says her only two God-given talents are food and people! (Many people would disagree that there are only two).  Bonnie and her staff love making their guests happy…one bite at a time!