This place and the chef have proven that good food does not need to be exotic with unrecognizable novel ingredients . Farm Barn cafe offers simple non fussy delicious food that is easy to relate and enjoy. Treat for Vegan lovers - The smoky Quinoa Veg Chili is everything a Chili needs to be minus the meat Pita Pizza - A Palm sized Margherita pizza on a home made Pita is a kids delight and an Adults treat Jalapeño poppers A unique take at this - No breading fried split Chilis stuffed with cheese served open faced with a side of pickled jalapeños that adds a kick to the already spicy Chili . Cool laid back vibe with limited menu but truly farm to table with quality ingredients that reflects in the tasty food . Have a good meal at Farm Barn and walk around Duke Park to celebrate and digest it . read more

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They have a small selection of dishes. They post daily specials on the board. Everything I ordered was super fresh and delicious. Their stuffed portobello mushrooms were amazing. The staff were friendly. The place looks nice and clean. The only thing is that the kitchen closes at 3 pm. read more

Farm Barn Cafe - NJ ricotta sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

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It felt amazing to cool off at the Farm Barn Cafe after a sweaty 2 hour bike ride throughout Duke Farms. The Farm Barn Cafe was stocked with an impressive selection of produce and plenty of treats including pastries, fresh-pressed juices, health bars, and a freezer of The Bent Spoon ice cream. We were shocked to find a vegan Cookies and Cream and had to try it. The Coco Alpine Berry tea sounded great, but fell a little short of expectations. Still, we appreciated the pretty colors and the effort. The vegan Cookies and Cream ice cream though was better than expected. If the container hadn't been labeled as vegan, we would not have been the wiser. read more

This cafe is located on the grounds of Duke Farms! They have indoor and outdoor tables set up so you can enjoy the fresh air if it's a nice day when you visit. Rather than hot food, it is more of a grab and go type of place with limited options. I had a hummus sandwich with veggies and found it only okay. If you're hanging out at Duke farms and hungry, you could certainly do worse than this being the only food option, but if you are able to drive to a restaurant nearby, would recommend doing that. I did get an iced vanilla latte on the way out which was good! Service was friendly as well. read more

The Cafe really bookends a trip to Duke Farms... You could arrive early for breakfast before taking your walk or bike ride through the park. If you time it right, you'll be back to the Cafe for a well earned lunch. The menu has been updated recently, so not so scattered. My new favorite is the Avocado and Tomato sandwich. Comes with arugula and pickled onions, but I have them skip the arugula. Special orders do not upset them. Good selection of drinks, including coffees, and if you aren't there for a meal there's always plenty of baked goods or sweet/salty stuff for snacking. Staff has always been friendly, as with all the staff at the Farm. So what are you waiting for? read more

Farm Barn Cafe - Always lovely orchids on the tables. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

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No reviews for this place until now? It's time to respectfully change that! Do you know when you decide to pay exorbitant prices for low quality food at a messy eatery inside an over-hyped tourist attraction and be disappointed in the end? Well, don't expect to run into that experience here! The cafe is located inside the Orientation Center. They have a huge area of tables and chairs. Each table had a flower placed in the middle, which was cool. In the back, they have an area with a coffee table (also with a flower on top) and sofas with comfy chairs. Adult contemporary music played in the background at a low volume. They served sodas and bottles of water in the cooler, a limited amount of kettle-cooked potato chip bags from a shelf near the tablet cash register, and hot coffee from a pot. They even had a water bottle refill area for those who brought their own water in to drink with their purchased meals, which was a HUGE plus. Of course, we can't forget about their main focus - FOOD. From their chilled "Grab and Go" rack, freshly prepared salads and wraps were present. For those who wanted hot food, they served a limited selection of paninis and soups. We bought some items from the "Grab and Go" rack. We got two Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Wraps (in one package), and a Apple Pecan Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast to share. We also got a bag of premium kettle potato chips with sea salt to share. Once we got them and paid, we proceeded to enjoy. The Kettle Potato Chips were very crispy, and the sea salt made the taste even better. This was really good. The Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Wrap contained slices of white meat chicken, pieces of dried cranberries, slices of walnuts, some lettuce, and celery, combined with a cider vinegar dressing in a whole wheat wrap. The meat was white and tender, the lettuce wasn't wilted, and the dressing had a unique flavor. This tasted fresh and delicious, and was quite filling. I highly recommend this to anyone who's craving a good wrap. The Apple Pecan Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast contained Organic Gala Apple slices, pecans, bleu cheese crumbles & dried cranberry pieces over organic field greens. The Balsamic Dressing was included separately (which I didn't care about). Based on some of the ingredients, I could see why the price was a little high. This was due to the bleu cheese crumbles and the organic ingredients utilized for this salad. But this was totally worth it. The lettuce was crisp, the cheese tasted great, and the apple slices were very refreshing. The pecans and dried cranberry pieces made the taste even better. The grilled chicken breast was tender and juicy. Just like the salad wrap, all of this appeared and tasted fresh. I highly recommend this to anyone who's craving something healthy for lunch. The service here was excellent. All of the employees had a pleasant attitude. When we asked for another container of salad dressing to take home, the manager happily gave one to us. Earlier, we asked for a little sample of the soup of the day, and he provided us one too. Even though we appreciated that, we still opted for the items from the "Grab and Go" rack. The entire cafe appeared to be clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Overall this was an excellent experience. Because of this place, there was no need for us to look somewhere else to eat along the US-206 corridor. If you ever feel like supporting Duke Farms, yet feeling hungry at the same time for some great food, then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here. Cheers! :) read more

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Wow. After a GREAT morning at Duke Farms (our first trip .. and we'll be back!!), I wanted to try lunch at the cafe located in the Orientation Center. The food was great as were the people working there. Like everything else at Duke Farms, the cafe is done "right". My wife and I split sandwich/salad, which along with lemonade was $21 and worth every penny. Even though we split it, there was plenty of food and it was excellent. The sandwich (turkey, brie, arugula, sliced pear, balsamic glaze) on multi-grain wheat bread was plenty for two of us as was the salad (arugula, blue cheese, pecans and blueberries. The blueberries were SO fresh. When I asked about them I found they were grown from their gardens outside the door of the cafe. To top it off, our table was centered by a beautiful orchid, which I imagine came directly from the Duke Farms' fabulous Orchid Range. The cafe is super-eco-friendly which we also appreciated. Even their plates and utensils are decomposable. If you don't have time to explore Duke Farms, still stop by as the cafe is worth your visit! read more

Farm Barn Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

This spot is georgous on the inside and outside. I had no idea it would be so large or done so well. The staff was very friendly and the coffee and food were spot on. If you are looking to meet up with a friend or have a business lunch, this is a great choice. Maybe it was just the day I was there, but it wasn't crowded at all which is why I say it's good for business sensitive conversations. Not only that, but if you are there and have time, you have all of Mother Nature's beauty right on on the grounds. I plan to return. read more

Wonderful farm-to -table cafe. Very green, with recyclable paper plates and a compost bin for compostables. Deeeelicious. read more

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Amazing cafe and espresso. This site has so much history, 2700+ acres to get outside, get into their educational center too. read more

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I am the second person to review this gem. It is wonderful! Admission to Duke Farm is free. Parking is free and is right in front of the visitor center, where this cafe is located. There is lovely outdoor seating, and a cute cafe indoors with ample seating--dozens of tables total. The food choices are limited, but there are several varities of fruit smoothies (delicious), some fresh sandwiches and salads (fresh-made, not stale or sad), and a soup of the day that is so good! The muffins are also scrumptious. The staffing is limited, so this is not a place to grab a hurried bite. But the staff I encountered were warm, generous, friendly, and organized. If you need to escape your busy work day for some sunshine and cup of coffee or a relaxed lunch, this is perfect. read more

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A quiet and scenic place to open the laptop and have lunch. Pleasant staff, good casual fare in the middle of gorgeous park like setting