Richard and his family know how to make you feel warm and welcome, stepping into the Carrot Barn is almost like stepping into a story book. Live locally and always enjoy visit, whether fresh fruit, milk, bread, a lunch of soup and sandwich, sooo good cannot do justice with my description.
I live in the valley and for fresh vegetables, plants, flowers, baked goods and sandwiches you couldn't ask for anything better. I love this place and you can smell the freshness from the moment you walk thru the door.
Besides having an impressive assortment of yummy fruits, veggies, and all things country, The Carrot Barn also includes a delightful little deli. They serve delicious food at decent prices and are very fast. When I went I had a yummy turkey sandwich, piled high with veggies, and some of the best french onion soup I've ever had! The next time you're in Schoharie, be sure to check this little gem out. I'm glad I did.
After the terrible damage the whole area received from Hurricane Irene, it was a joy to see the Carrot Barn and the farm resurrected. Wonderful selection of specialty food and gift items and a nice coffee bar/cafe with handmade desserts as well.
I was just there to smell the dirt and feel the warmth of the greenhouse. While there picked up some of the best apple cider donuts ever!
I like their sandwiches and fresh produce. Most of the produce is local. I ws only sad it wasn't pen in the winter, but how could it be?
We had a small family reunion and stopped here for a few hours coffee and food before hand. It was nice. Great vegetables and other country store items. Coffee was good and out for serve yourself. The food-sandwiches, quiche, wraps, etc were excellent-fresh and tasty. It can be slightly pricy but I thought it was well worth the quality.
We love to visit the Carrot Barn at least once a year from the Boston area to stock up on fresh produce. The quality, quantity, and variety, of farm fresh produce here is unsurpassed anywhere in Massachusetts. Ideal growing conditions in the Schoharie Valley produce the finest vegetables in the country. Low prices on bulk quantities make the trip worthwhile. While the Carrot barn is open most of the year, we time our big trip in mid to late September before the first frost when the summer produce is still available and the fall crops are just coming in. We usually head right to the back of the store where produce is sold in full and half bushels at lower prices along with 25 pound bags of field carrots, potatoes in 25 and 50 pound bags, and large bunches of fresh garlic. Don't miss their fresh corn in season, also sold in full bushels. Garlic, winter squash, potatoes, and onions store well in our basement until spring. We also visit several other farm stands in the Middleburg area, which feature different items. As other reviewers have mentioned, the Carrot Barn has a wonderful atmosphere and serves a great lunch in the store from fresh produce and homemade breads.
This place has a variety of things to purchase. From fresh fruit & veggies to meat from a local farm, to country nick knacks. The lunch is pretty much order at counter & serve yourself. Very casual & friendly. A nice, quick option for take out or to sit down & chat with a friend. The only negative, is in the summer, there seems to be a strong odor of rotting produce which makes it less appetizing. In the autumn the smell of apple cider donuts fills the air...yum
This family run farm has a lot more going on than veggies! Their greenhouses are filled with lush flowers, this time of year mums galore. The cafe has delicious sandwiches and baked goods. A spring favorite is the asparagus muffins- sooo good!! Well worth the visit at any time of year. My only advice is go early to avoid the large crowds on the weekends.