Opportunity reopens doors of The Over Bite, with more on the way

Due to demands of full-time jobs away from The Over Bite in Monticello, the former owners were forced to say goodbye to their dream child.
Fortunately, this provided an opportunity for Shylowe and Patrick Chadd who were seeking a new financial venture.
So when opportunity came a-knockin’ they opened their doors, and The Over Bite did too. July 16 was reopening day, and the community has been singing their praises since.
Shylowe, from Blanding, is no stranger to the restaurant industry. She has experience in serving, customer service, and management.
She received an LLC for her personal business venture, Wholesome Cravings, since baking is a passion.
Her expertise is in sourdough, and her bread, which is tender and delicious, is a best seller. She also includes sourdough in the creation of cookies and cinnamon rolls, which sell out of the display case quickly.
In essence, Shylowe is the “Queen of Sourdough”, and once you taste her baked goods you’ll agree with that title.
Not to be ignored is her supportive husband, Patrick, from Salt Lake City, and he is no slouch. While in Tooele County he began “Patrick’s Picture Perfect Painting LLC” which has become very popular for interior and exterior painting, cabinetry refinishing, and drywall.
That’s good news for San Juan County, as plans are in the works for expanding this business here. He understands the need for tradespeople, and hopes this will influence others to come into the area.
Back to The Over Bite. Baking is done on premises as is the slicing of the meats and cheeses for their signature breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads.
While Sysco is a major supplier of food services, shopping locally at Blue Mountain Foods provides many needed ingredients as well.
Shylowe and Patrick are lucky to have two hardworking staff members, Evan and Kennedy, and the steady stream of customers keeps them busy.
The menu contains some old favorites, but several newer items are becoming best sellers, like the Gooseneck Grinder and Red Rock Gobbler. The menu has also been streamlined, so decision making is quicker and easier.
My hubby, Roy, basically scarfed down the Hole in the Rock Hero. It was just too good to stop eating and take a breath.
Choosing toasted wheat bread, it contains roast beef, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, sprouts, red onion, mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, and creamy horseradish sauce.
The horseradish sauce is housemade by Shylowe, and truly umphs up the overall taste of this sandwich.
I ordered my favorite, the Comb Ridge Club on toasted wheat bread (white is another option), ham, turkey, bacon, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise. All sandwiches come with kettle style chips and a pickle spear.
Since I was busy interviewing the Chadds, I could only devour have my sandwich, but that left me the other half to snack on later. It was worth it at lunch time, and very well worth the wait at snack time.
The Chadds understand that sitting on their current laurels won’t keep their business sustainable. Food items we will be seeing in the future are housemade soups served in sourdough bread bowls, green chili as a soup and a condiment, along with other hot items that will be perfect when the temperatures turn colder.
For the holidays handmade candies will be for sale, and personalized gift baskets are an option for any occasion. Also, don’t be surprised to see the baking display case explode with new tempting sweets and treats.
Goals, focusing on the community, will be karoke and game nights, plus other activities. So our youth have a place to hang out after school lets out. Of course, the restaurant is available for catered events, meetings, club activities, or get-togethers.
There is a great appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our first responders, so law enforcement, fire and rescue, and EMS are very welcome to stop in for a free cup of coffee or cold beverage any time.
Whether you’re hankerin’ for a breakfast or lunch sandwich, salad, or thirsty for a coffee beverage, smoothie, or any other of the cold drinks available, The Over Bite will satisfy.
Not hungry or thirsty? Stop by anyway, say hello, wish the Chadds all the luck in the world, and support the success of The Over Bite.
The Over Bite, at 133 E Center Street in Monticello, is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Give them a call at 435-485-0550.