One of Mentor’s newest businesses is certain to satisfy all your snack cravings and will be your next go-to stop on gameday. Sure to go down in “hiss-tory” as one of the best snack spots around, Sidewinders Snack Shack is cleverly named after the infamous rattlesnakes of the American southwest. Specializing in sides and appetizers, the name is a creative play on words for a business with equally creative menu options.

Founder and owner, Ed Sammon, has over 14 years of experience in the food service industry – all spent in Mentor. He also owns FroYo Twist, located next door, and previously owned San Francisco Stir-Fry as well as a pizza shop.

“I thought this was a good concept. I wanted to try something different,” says Sammon about his new business venture, “Ultimately, I think that Sidewinders and Froyo could have a really good synergy together.”

While they have not been open long, the most popular menu item so far seems to be the wraps, which come in traditional and vegetarian varieties. Sammon is hoping that Sidewinders Snack Shack will eventually be well-known for its chicken wings in particular.

“I want to be a good wing place that just happens to have a lot of other stuff,” he says.

The wing recipe has been perfected prior to the grand opening of the restaurant. First, the wings are marinated in flavorful spices and then are cooked in a two-step process which seals in the taste. With dozens of sauce options available, there are endless flavor possibilities for parties or anyone simply craving delicious wings.

Providing over 50 menu items, customers are sure to find something desirable to even the pickiest of eaters. Deep fried banana peppers, sweet potato waffle fries, and everything in between is available on the Sidewinders Snack Shack menu.

“We have a big menu with a lot of stuff under one roof,” says Sammon. “There’s every type of potato or appetizer you can think of.”

Despite the many fried food options available, there are a number of custom salad options available as well.

The City of Mentor thanks Sidewinders Snack Shack for their investment in our community and wish them continued success in the future.

Sidewinders is located at 7271 Center Street in Mentor.

To learn more about menu options, hours of operation, and more, visit www.sidewindersmentor.com.