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Farm At South Mountain
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6106 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 276-6360
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 8 am - 4 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Christy L. said: "Our group recently held a meetup here. Service was great and they were very patient and tolerable of our group of about 15. They even mentioned we could return if desired. Okay about the place... Decent and clean decor. Service was…" read more »
122 reviews for Farm At South Mountain
Review Highlights
"The Morning Glory Cafe is excellent."
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"They have double rows of picnic tables, and trees."
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"Nestled in a huge pecan grove, with organic garden, just..."
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Review from Karl L.
Carson City, NV
2/9/2012
A super find from Yelp!
Four of us came in for an early lunch. A delightful menu of lunch items with tempting desserts, interesting drink choices which are all nonalcoholic. You order and pay the cashier and then pick up your meal at an outdoor window. There is only outdoor seating, so pick your day for the weather. The seating under a tree canopy is most pleasant and a wonderful contrast to chain/franchise restaurants. Everything we ordered was excellent including the soups and desserts. Very large portions, while the prices are not cheap, the quality is certainly there.
The grounds, nursery, and gallery are all interesting to tour - allow some time to tour the property. It will help to make your lunch an experience rather than just a meal.
The best parking is across the street from the entrance to The Farm. You could get blocked into your parking spot at the very tight interior parking next to the restaurant - this is especially true when parking on the narrow road leading to the rear of the property. -
Review from Patricia G.
Phoenix, AZ
11/18/2011
The Farm has never, ever disappointed. With it being officially Fall in Phoenix, the weather was perfect for a picnic lunch.
I had the Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad. It had grilled chicken, spiced pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, tomatoes and spinach served with creamy Farm house dressing. The goat cheese gave it an extra wonderful kick.
Fantastic! Fresh and delicious! The best part was a side of their Roasted Sweet Potato Salad. It had pecans, chives and some sort if chili spice. Excellent contrast to the sweetness. Okay, I lie...the best part of the meal was the Apple Turnover I bought and brought home. That WAS the absolute best! Great stuff! -
Review from Scott B.
Chandler, AZ
10/5/2011
Deep within a pecan grove, is a small organic farm that has a small cafe. which prepares its food with using the organic vegetables and herbs.
It is an anomaly and is always popular for those who want to get away from suburban sprawl.
It is a little pricey for breakfast, but it is worth the splurge. -
Review from Renee S.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 1/1/2012
Finally got to eat brunch at the Morning Glory cafe and it was fantastic! The only downside was the cost of Bloody Mary's...$9??? That's steep. For this time of year, the setting and the weather definitely enhance the dining experience. Our waiter/host was fantastic, especially when he offered my friend a great-smelling rose. I wish I had more opportunities to make this my weekly brunch spot.
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6/10/2011
I've only had lunch here (too hard to leave the house in a timely manner with a three year… Read more »
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Review from Jamie V.
Phoenix, AZ
8/17/2011
The farm is fun place you can take the kids and sit on a bench it or can be romantic breakfast for 2
- fell in love with the fresh yogurt/granola and French toast with sweet syrup for breakfast! Better to eat on a nice cool day and then walk around after and enjoy the greenery ;) -
Review from Becca C.
Phoenix, AZ
11/29/2011
Love it here. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back. They do a lot of cute things, and the food is good.
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Review from Hana P.
Irvine, CA
12/19/2011 1 photo
Went here for a wedding. It's a really great venue - quiet, romantic, etc. As for the food, my scallops were so salty I couldn't touch my 2nd scallop. Maybe it was just me. Another irritating part - so the person next to me ordered the soup for the first course. We were the last table to be served - they ran out of soup when they got to him- so he had less than half the portion. The server said she'd be back to finish but never came back. Liar! I hate liars. More than being shortchanged on soup. The other irritating part was the +hour wait between courses. I felt like gnawing my limbs off and so when the salty scallops showed up I was angry. Maybe this place is only good for breakfast type foods. (sry for the choppy review - tend to get this way on iPhone)
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Review from Stacy C.
2/5/2011
Yes, the line to order was long.
Yes, the wait for the food was a good 15 minutes.
And, yes, the food was worth it!
I had the Tuscan Chicken Sandwich. The bread and the veggies were very fresh and the creamy balsamic was perfect. Normally served on focaccia, but they were out so it was on a baguette. Probably the softest baguette I've ever had; no scraping up the roof of my mouth! The boy enjoyed the Pulled Pork Sandwich and we split a piece of the Pecan Pie. YUMMY!!
As far as the wait for the food goes, just get a piece of pie while you're in line and eat dessert first! One note, you can't order salads from the register. The salads in the cooler are the only ones they have. Once they are out, they're out. If you want a salad, you might want to go early, or at least before 1:30. They serve lunch until 3:00.
While we were eating, I witnessed one woman pull a plastic grocery bag out of her purse, then pull two baggies out of the plastic bag, and put the second half of her sandwich in the baggie and offer the other baggie to her friend. I haven't quite decided if this is a genius move or a crazy-bag-lady move. Either way, she was prepared!
One thing that could have made my lunch at The Farm a five-star experience would be a nice glass of bubbly or crisp white wine to go with my lunch. I'm sure the boy would have enjoyed a nice local brew with his pulled pork sandwich.
Lunch at The Farm reminded me of my lunch at the Olive Mill except for the drinks (bummer) and the 45-minute drive (cool).
Yes, it was a great lunch!
And, yes, we will be back! -
Review from Jason M.
Tempe, AZ
9/7/2011
Just plain excellent every time!! Love it! Food and setting are fantastic! They do a good job for Arizona!! Probably one of the best breakfast/brunch places in Phoenix! This is one of those spots that actually is good even if you have to wait to get a seat!
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Review from Mimi C.
1/25/2011
4.5 but rounded up.
Maybe it's just me... and I don't go out to farms and gardens much, but the whole idea of having a restaurant with a garden and farm makes pretty good sense. You can tell your greens are picked from the garden and where the eggs come from.
The Farm has salads, sandwiches, soups, baked goods, and desserts but their main emphasis is sandwich. We picked the special of the day - Sicilian Chicken but asked it on French bread and not focaccia. =0)
I loved the sandwich! A little sweet and tangy but tamed by the light mayo. Delicious chicken and ... lovely toasted bread. It came together wonderfully...and in a basket too!
I love how The Farm has picnic tables and little cafe tables out ... so that you can eat out in the fields (bring a blanket)! Some tables have umbrellas to shade you and some don't.
Oh... and free refills! We got their homemade lemonade... light and sweet. Perfect for the sunny Arizona day!
Parking: You can park across the street at their lot or you can park on the unpaved road next to the picnic tables.
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I wanted to take my hubby somewhere special because he had driven out from LA just to see me....I gave him the option of going to a Man vs. Food place or here. I'm really glad he decided on this place! I took a look at their Valentine's menu...and wished I could be here for it!
It's definitely special and unique! -
Review from Stefan K.
Tempe, AZ
7/26/2011
Great place to go on a nice sunny Phoenix day. Be sure to bring a Frisbee or football to throw around and have one of the delicious soups and sandwiches. Most locals don't know about this place and I am OK with that since it already gets crowded to the point that I have never been able to walk in and get a seat at the Cafe. You can easily spend an hour walking around the farm and discovering a bit of Phoenix history.
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Review from Ann P.
10/26/2010
I love The Farm! We do eat at their restaurants, however we also brown bag a lunch and enjoy a beautiful day lounging in the Pecan Grove.
I can't rave enough about the location, the people, everything!
Oh, and we got married there, which makes it even more special :) -
Review from Annie M.
Phoenix, AZ
4/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
Best reason ever for a $20 lunch.
Yes, it's pricey, but delicious. If you can't respect the fact that you can actually talk to the people who grew or made the ingredients going into your mouth and appreciate how rare that opportunity is these days, then please just go to Quiznos and stay away from my Farm.
I enjoy coming here solo, with a book or magazine and some time to kill. By the time I stroll through the garden and spy on the canoodling couples under trees, my lunch is ready.
If it's not, then I start snacking on the potato salad or garden salad or chocolate chip cookie that I was trying to save- I have no shame.
The most recent visit, I enjoyed the Ham and Cheese sandwich. Although it seemed so unassuming, the multi-grain bread was perfectly crisp at the edges and delightful warm and sturdy without being too grainy. The ham was freshly carved, the bacon perfectly crispy, dijon/mayo blend just the right amount, field greens, red onion, tomato...all divine. I really wanted a more mellow cheese- was it swiss? I wanted provolone or mozz- something that didn't want to compete with the rest of the sandwich. There are no bad feelings, I still loved it.
I polished it off with some iced green tea and a shamelessly delicious chocolate chip cookie. I can't wait to come back.
They lost a star because I didn't see a sign anywhere indicating the $1 "service charge" on my receipt...after I already tipped a dollar. A little heads up would've been nice.
My tips to a successful lunch at the Farm:
1. Ladies, wear wedges or flats because your heels will get crushed in the gravel driveway and then stuck in the cobblestone patio ...and people like me will be forced to silently laugh at you thinking you're looking so stylish.
2. Don't bother getting frustrated trying to park inside the property, just go across the street and cross it while reliving your childhood "Frogger" dreams
3. Bring your patience if you're here at peak lunch time! Everyone else is in line too, but isn't this place damn cute? Oh, and when you come back to get a refill, please say "excuse me" to the people patiently drooling in line, there's no need to flaunt that you've already had your food and are now on round 2 of drinks, that's just mean -
Review from Tena W.
Phoenix, AZ
9/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
All right, this place holds sentimental value, so forgive the obligatory 5 star review.
The restaurant serves a variety of sandwiches, which are great, and also tiny little pecan pie that I never tried, but are simply adorable. But I am not here to talk about the food, I am here to talk about the ambience of....THE FARM.
In Phoenix, it is hard to get away from the feeling of, "hey, I live in a desert!" But during your time at The Farm, you kind of forget that. And that is nice. It looks like, and is, a farm! If you walk a little further beyond the picnic tables and you will visit the giant cabbage patches, pecan groves, and loud roosters and hens. If you aren't up to spending some money, then just bring a blanket and a picnic basket & enjoy the scenery.
And, if perchance, you decider to get married, this is by far the best place in Phoenix to have your ceremony & reception. It's pretty freakin' romantic.
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Review from Mercy B.
Milpitas, CA
4/4/2008 7 photos
Trying to figure out what to have for breakfast - not really wanting the the usual hotel fare of sausage, scrambled eggs and french toast that's been sitting on a warming table. Talking with S on the phone this morning and he's on Yelp looking for unique places for me to check out that's in close proximity to my hotel. He mentions the Farm at South Mountain - it sounds intriguing, so why not? It sounds so much better than what was being offered at the hotel.
The Farm at South Mountain is one of Phoenix's gems...
When I first arrived, I wasn't quite sure what to make of the place. I took a walk down the little road towards the back end of the property. Here you will find an open grassy area with shade trees and rows of picnic tables and space enough for kids to run and stretch out their legs. There's also an expansive organic garden with rows of vegetables and flowers which I understand supplies the cafes that are on site with all their fresh produce. A little further behind the garden, the Morning Glory Cafe serves breakfast, The Retreat - a place for massages, facials, Reiki and mid-wife counseling, and the Cottage - a place for local artists to display and showcase their artwork.
After I had breakfast at the Morning Glory Cate (that's another review) I spent some time at the artists studio looking over the work of some very talented artists.
The lunch spot is the Farm Kitchen which is located towards the entrance of the complex. By the time I walked toward the entrance, the Farm Kitchen was bustling with the lunch crowd. I didn't get lunch, but from what I could tell, everything looked fresh and yummy. I stopped in to pick up some fruit, some bakery goods and a drink while waiting for the hotel shuttle to come pick me up.
The Farm at South Mountain is a great place to find respite from the hustle and bustle of the city - even for a short while.Listed in: Discovering Tempe, AZ
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Review from Sarah G.
5/1/2008
This is a great place to picnic, bring out of town visitors, bring the dog, even bring some obnoxious children. Just don't bring them all at the same time.
There are so many reviews, I'll just add a few quick things.
The soup and sandwiches are probably the better things on the menu(although the bread can be hard), I agree with the others who said the counter line does not flow well, especially if you need a refill. (bring your own chest of drinks)
I've had several of the desserts and they were absolutely gross, especially the Pecan Pie ( I Make the Best) the blueberry pie used canned blueberry goo= Yuck, not impressed by the bread pudding or carrot cake either, the butternut squash creme brule' was quite tasty though.
Basically it's more about the scenery and having your own picnic, Heck you could even bring your own food if you wanted. In fact you should.
I haven't been to the back of the farm but I understand they have a breakfast restaurant with waiter service and a nice dinner place too, along with a few other shops.Listed in: Sarah Does Sammies, The Company You Keep.....
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Review from Angelique A.
Phoenix, AZ
8/15/2011
great sandwiches and olive oil products!
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Review from julie h.
Gilbert, AZ
12/5/2010
My SO and I stopped by today for lunch. The first thing you notice when you walk in is that the salads are all pre-prepared and in a cold case. That pretty much knocked any of the salads off the menu for me. :P
Between the two of us, we had the meatball sandwich, tomato basil soup, and financier. You pick up your own food in a basket, which is cute. The meatball sandwich was pretty good. The meatballs were a good sized, and the bread was very fresh and warm. The tomato basil soup seemed suspiciously similar to the tomato sauce on top of the meatball sandwich (both the SO and I noticed it).... The best part of the meal may have been the financier -- we choose this one out of the pastries because we've never tried this before. It was good, really good.
The food is pricey for what you get - sandwiches are $10, but they are big.
You eat outside, which can be fun. However, there are a lot of birds, bees, ant hills, etc, which some customers may not like. Afterwards, we walked around to the Morning Glory cafe, which seemed really busy. -
Review from lindsay b.
Los Angeles, CA
8/11/2008
If you go at the right time of the yr everything is in bloom and it is soo pretty. I went there the first time and ate the french toast which is amazing!,
Now heres were they lost a star. I ate breakfast there and I got egg whites and some other stuff. I went back to my hotel, about 3 hours later I had the 2nd worste food poisoning. I was in the bathroom the whole day and couldnt leave the next day for check out. I in no way could drive back w/o using a bathroom in 5 mins.
I lost about 5 lbs so they earned that star back ;) -
Review from Juliette V.
Knoxville, TN
1/23/2008 6 photos
I took my out-of-town visitor here based on the rave reviews other yelpers gave it and, let me just say, there was no disappointment! It was a bit chilly because we had to eat outside in mid-January, but they had heat lamps out to make sure people didn't freeze their arses off (however, it would be wise to bring a jacket depending on how sensitive to cold ya are).
As soon as we got there, a nice young waitress brought out a basket of scones and muffins in case we wanted to buy any for $2.95. I had some kind of almond sweet delicious-ness of a muffin and it was well worth the 3 bucks. I then ordered a la carte and had eggs and rosemary taters. My friend had a mushroom and tomato omelette. Boy did we enjoy ourselves. It was a very pleasant, airy, light-hearted kind of environment, complete with little finches chirping and flitting about here and there as if you were in the movie "Willow" or something. My friend couldn't deny the finches crumbs from her tasty herbed biscuit. If it were me, I woulda scarfed down the whole thing and said to hell with the finches.
Either way, we both had a wonderful time. It was a great way to end her visit to Arizona before her flight back to North Carolina. Although the prices were a little bit on the higher side (hovering around 10 bucks a dish, including bottomless coffee), it was well worth it. And it's also refreshing to visit a breakfast place that actually attempts to be organic and doesn't deep-fry everything it serves.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Sambo D.
Newark, NJ
7/23/2011
I love the atmosphere at the Farm (when it's not too hot) and the food is pretty darn good every time I've gone. The downsides are it's a little pricy and gets pretty crowded when it's nice out.
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Review from Julian H.
Seattle, WA
5/3/2011
A unique park-like setting, located at the back of a modest farm. Many lovely things to look at while you wait. The brunch is served very casually, on paper plates, which seems strange for what is essentially gourmet food, but maybe it keeps the costs down.
Listed in: Artisan Food
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Review from Gabi M.
10/5/2007
The Farm is a perfect place for a romantic picnic, a group, a family, and I imagine even an escape if you want some alone time... the grounds are well kept and beautiful. Dog friendly also.
The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because they run out of salads that are on the menu if you get there later in the afternoon... (I guess they only make a certain # of salads per day so if you snooze, you lose!) However, sandwiches are made to order and delicioius... The iced tea is really good here, and so are all of the deserts.
Since it's located so close to South Mountain, I recommend going for a hike before and working up an appetite before heading over to the Farm for lunch.
There are picnic tables, or you can bring a blanket. I went with a group of people last weekend and we brought a football to play catch... we had a blast! Make sure you call ahead for their hours of operation. As I recall, they close at 3pm on Sundays and they will kick you out if they have to because I think there is a gate or fence they close as well.Listed in: Sweet Indulgences, Doggie Destinations!
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Review from decoux m.
Alameda, CA
12/29/2006 ROTD 6/2/2007
A favorite spot for lunch on weekends?!?!?! God. I hate you guys. This restaurant makes me want to move to Tempe!!!!!!!! Does not compare to ONE, not even ONE sandwich place I can think of in the east bay. I got the Pecan chicken salad sandwich and Billy got the steak sandwich, hands down, best sandwich this side of the fucking mississippi. All outdoor seating, so be forewarned, if the weather is not good, you'll have to maybe escape to an air conditioned car somewhere to enjoy your mayo while it's still good.
One thing I just can't understand... We were steered to this place by two peeps at the Fry's down the street after atleast five minutes of head scratch. Now wait one goshdern second people!!! How could you even question the all supreme sandiwch gods when it comes to the caliber of this place???? Please. If I worked at a Fry's nearby, this place would be my fucking fall back plan in a second. I'll stop now.Listed in: Best of my trip to AZ
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Review from Lindsay L.
Chandler, AZ
12/3/2008
"I would give the location 5 stars and the restaurant 3, so we're at 4 stars overall.
I went with hubski and a couple of friends for a nice weekend picnic. The experience would have been a 5-star one if we had brown-bagged it, but as it was, we purchased food from the quaint little house-converted-to-restaurant. Hubski and I shared a veggie sandwich and a peach pie thing. Tasty, but most definitely overpriced. The iced tea was tasty and refreshing, but still, sharing a meal with a drink each, it should have been less money.
I'll go back for the ambiance. It's definitely kid and dog friendly, but we'll bring a big blanket, some kid toys, a dog or three, and lunch in a brown bag... we'll still buy pastries though." -
Review from Stevey P.
Phoenix, AZ
6/2/2007
This is some CLASSY brunch. I love it.
Hot damn, it was warm this morning, but not enough to make a difference on a 5-star place like The Farm at South Mountain. I was in a rush to try this place out this weekend before it closed. (FYI, it closes every summer from June - September.)
You pull up to the place in the midst of this vast city of ours to find a huge, and shady (in a good way) farm before you. At the Morning Glory Cafe, the small menu has just the right mix of items to please just about anyone. Lots of veggie options to be had here, btw (Bonnie would DROOL with desire here).
The food is really incredible. They had my favorite dish on the menu - croque madame. It had eggs, and some delicious asiago cheese and black forest ham on some crusty artisanal bread. Ahh. It was missing the bechamel sauce, but it made up for it with freshly-grown asparagus. How did they know that's my favorite veggie? I attribute it to kismet, of course. It was accompanied by some terrific oven roasted potatoes baked in some spices and oil. Nice...
The patio is cute in a rustic way. Think checker tablecloths and white plastic chairs. Not exactly sexy, but hey, it fits in the grand scheme of the farm. They have a self serve area for water, lemonade and tea.
The mimosas here are the best part. For only $7.50 you get your own mini champagne bottle and orange juice. So you're getting the better end of the bargain with about a mimosa and a half!
Service here was a bit slow to start. But after paying the check I spot a wandering blueberry scone that is calling my name. (Even better, is their scones are featured in Cooking Light magazine too. Man I love this place.) So I give in, place an order and ask for it to go. She brings it out. I ask to pay in cash, since she already ran my debit card, and she says "Don't worry about it."
CLASSY. Classy, with a C. The scone was DELICIOUS, btw. Nice touch, and I leave her an extra tip for it.
Prices are higher than average for Phoenix. Expect to throw down about $40 for two. But let me tell ya, that will be the best $40 you've spent in a while.
I am now eager to try the other restaurants here. Now if only September would hurry up and arrive....Listed in: Yummy Morning Grub
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Review from Tonia B.
3/27/2010 3 photos
One of the most relaxing places that's within biking distance from my house. I, am indeed, one lucky gal!
While it's not huge, the farm can keep me occupied for hours on end. I just love the serenity and beauty of it all, and taking time to breathe deeply and enjoy the little things in life.
The Maya Farm apparently has amazing CSA shares I am going to buy into shortly that include flowers. I buy myself flowers every week, so this is a super fantastic deal :)
The little art shops and gardens are just beautiful and everyone is so nice and kind. I spent quite a bit of my stay there today playing with an adorable boston terrier.
Downfall is the lack of good places I felt safe parking my bike. Bonus is I just brought it with me (consider it my dog) wherever I traveled.
I will be back here... again.. and again.. it's a great weekend morning trip. I took some fantabulous photos today.Listed in: Proof That I'm White
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Review from Aileen B.
9/12/2008
Morning Glory offers great French toast and good omelettes. The Farm Kitchen sells great sandwiches and a few tasty pastry selections. Side salads are pricy considering the size portions. Haven't had a chance to dine at Quiessence, yet, but I've read great reviews.
BTW, one can also get massages here at The Retreat! I've never been, but there is a sign that says "by appointment only." There used to be a giftshop where one can buy natural beauty and skin products, but that's long gone (I used to get e-newsletters). Those products used to be sold at a location next to the vegetarian/vegan restaurant that used to be on Goldman and 5th in Scottsdale, but that also closed a year or two ago... -
Review from Dave B.
1/8/2008
Very "neat" place. My neighbor/friend Melissa works there ... she's a cute little neo-hippy and an obsessive organic farmer. So I assure you that the food is locally grown and organic.
She a vegan and sometimes she has to chase chickens (that cracks me up).
Nothing here is deep fried or drenched in grease, so it's not really my kinda place. Then again I'm certainly not your typical diner. No doubt, NORMAL people would LOVE this place -
Review from Andi R.
3/15/2010
After a late night at work on Saturday, a late Sunday brunch at the Farm sounded amazing! We pulled in around 10:00, and were warned by someone at the front that the wait for breakfast was at least 45 minutes, but there wasn't wait for lunch. By 10:00, I didn't really care whether I ate breakfast or lunch - just that I ate.
We walked in to place our lunch orders, and I was a little surprised by the cost of the food, but it looked really good. I ordered the albacore tuna sandwich and grabbed a sugar cookie as a little after-lunch treat. The tuna was amazing, and the veggies and cheese on my sandwich were so fresh! Definitely worth the $10. My sugar cookie was great too! It was almost like a mix between a muffin and a cookie, and was made with all natural ingredients, so it wasn't artificially sweet.
The outdoor seating area is huge, and was perfect for a beautiful spring morning. I hope to arrive earlier next time so I can check out the breakfast, but will definitely be back for lunch. -
Review from Jody M.
Phoenix, AZ
6/14/2011
The food was excellent. The service...meh. We waited an hour for Sunday brunch, but there was alot to do while we waited so it was fine. I understand it's a busy place, but I guess I just expected a a service experience that matched the food and atmosphere.
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Review from Daniel L.
Miami, FL
8/18/2008
I've been going to the Farm at South Mountain for a few years now. Its been a favorite place for me to take people when I just want to relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. The ambience of this place is quaint and serene. And a tip for the guys, this is THE place to go if you want to impress a lady friend. They'll be so impressed that you picked such a cute and beautiful place. Trust me. ;-)
The food here is nothing spectacular, though you'd never know it from the price. As other reviewers have said, the sandwiches and salads from here are above average in price and just barely above average in taste and flavor. That being said, I think that some of their sandwiches are great ideas and actually have quite fresh ingredients. I love a chicken salad sandwich that actually has chuncks of chicken in it and not just a trace of what could have at one time been chicken. The best part of the meal could possibly be the little baskets that they put your food in. But, like I said, they food isn't bad, but its not spectacular for the price you pay.
I highly recommend this restaurant that is so much more than a restaurant. From the trees and picnip benches to the little shop in the back to the gardens, this place is an oasis in a hectic city. -
Review from Scott S.
Chicago, IL
7/27/2007
Great sandwiches and a BEAUTIFUL atmosphere.
The Farm is a perfect place to spend an afternoon with a huge group or just one special person. If you're going, try to reserve some extra time, there's a lot of nice walking to be done and it's just not worth going if you can't relax and enjoy the environment.
A couple words of caution: Don't bother going in the summer. The whole experience is about being outside and, well...
Also (and this is the restaurant's only real downfall) the sandwiches are PRICEY! Most average around $10 and that's before you add on a side or drink. -
Review from Jeanie H.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/23/2008
I have always enjoyed the atmosphere at the Farm. The menu is served cafeteria style so its quick service. My favorite part is finding a seat amongst the pecan tree orchard at a picnic table - makes me feel like Im at a picnic. If you visit at the right time of year - all of the foliage is blooming
A little bit of a drive for me - but when has that ever stopped me!??
Everytime I eat there though - I have not been impressed by the food. The salads ok....the pastries have you salivating while in line but nothing special.
Its too bad because they get the thumbs up on everything else. -
Review from Deborah H.
New York, NY
12/13/2007
Yumminess of all yumminess! Fresh sandwiches! Crisp salads! Delicious cookies! My friend and I ate at the Farm Kitchen around 2PM on a Sunday and all the ready-made salads and baked goods, sans bars, were 50% off!
I enjoyed my chicken pesto sandwich and garlic soup, but my favorite part of the meal was the chocolate chip cherry cookie. They make a mean pecan pie too!
There's only outdoor seating, which I'm sure is normally fine, but it was pretty chilly the day we went. -
Review from Vanessa L.
San Jose, CA
4/16/2008
Thanks to Mercy B...I stopped by this place for lunch at the Farm while I was in Phoenix. I had the albacore tuna sandwich which had jicama in it! I've never heard of such a thing, but I have to tell you it was delicious! We sat out at the picnic tables soaking up the rays eating our sandwiches and drinking the homemade lemonade which wasn't too sweet or sour...just the way I like it! : )
The Farm's menu consists of sandwiches and salads..but boy, do they have tons of little "treats"! Cookies, tarts, pies, and so much more...but only one that caught my eye was the this thing I'm calling the "Coconut Ball"! It looked sooo good and was looking forward to getting one after my lunch..but I was too full! BOO!! So if anyone stops by that place and tries it, you'll have to report how good it was! : ) - I'd definitely stop by here again the next time I'm down this way! -
Review from Matthew K.
Phoenix, AZ
4/15/2008
Best veggie sandwich ever? One of the tasty vegetables was orange, so I think it was a sweet potato or possibly a carrot, no matter it was awesome.
Bread was soft and fresh,(I've almost broken teeth on some of the other really hard bread here before).
I find the service counter a little odd, it doesn't flow very well.
Hurry up and go here people before it gets too hot!!! -
Review from L F.
Gilbert, AZ
4/20/2010
This place is awesome! I ate a chicken sandwich at the Farm Kitchen for lunch and couldn't be more pleased, it was delicious!! The menu carries a good selection, the food is fresh, and the desserts.... WOW!
It is a little pricey - I paid $32 for 2 sandwiches/2chips/2drinks. Parking is confusing - especially if its your first time. I went at about noon and drove into the property only to get stuck. Too many cars are trying to come in/out of a small space which creates a mess. There is a lot directly across the street that handles the overflow - just park there!
The employees are very pleasant and the overall feel of the location as a whole is very welcoming. I definitely recommend it - can't wait to try the breakfast and dinner restaurants :) -
Review from Eric S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/3/2009
Back East, where rolling hills, mature tree stands and grass are not a novelty, people would laugh at this place's prices and go next door. It is a testament to how desperate Phoenicians are for a break from the monotony of dirt, cacti and more dirt that this place is overflowing with patronage. Aside from the aforementioned foliage nothing about the experience is special. Not the cafeteria line window pick-up service, not the plastic chairs sitting on wood chips, not the flies, not the mauve-tinged, faux-country motif.
The food itself is fresh, local and delicious. I had the Italian sandwich with some chips and lemonade, and I can truly say it was an excellent sandwich. But then again, at $10, it doesn't need to be an excellent sandwich. It needs to be a sandwich that melts my mind with its overwhelming greatness. Unfortunately, this was not the case. I dropped $15 total for my meal, and for half that I could have had a similar eating experience at Subway. Eating is only half of what people obviously come to the Farm for, so if you're longing for the green hills of yore, you may find the satisfaction you crave. -
Review from J seth A.
Phoenix, AZ
3/18/2010
It's so nice to stroll around this old pecan farm. You really feel like you're in the rural country side. I love the garden, the towering trees, the shade. It's lovely.
Best chocolate cake I've ever had is from here. And amazing soup and sandwiches. A little more on the pricier side, but worth it.
I've been a couple times and have never had a bad experience with service. It's too bad they shut down in the summer. I understand during the day, but in the evening this place would be delightful to have dinner.
