Amazing deli one the best we found in this part of the country. Home cooked meals made with care. A+++

Warm and inviting combination restaurant and antique store in Mountain Home! Feels like walking into someone's living room for lunch where everything is for sale! Delicious food with a home cooked feel and you might just find a perfect treasure to take away! Delightful addition to this highway stop/military community! read more

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Enjoyed lunch here with my workmates. We'd been traveling by car for a few days, with overnight stops along the way. This was a great place to have lunch between morning and afternoon training sessions in different cities. We each got a different meal, and everyone was pleased with what we got. Mine was a chicken salad on a croissant, and it was REALLY good! Soup was great too. Speed was good, especially considering that it seemed like a 2-person show. Service was also good and friendly, though maybe not everyone's cup of tea. Ambiance? Pretty crowded decor, like my aunt's house, I guess. Come for the comfort food. You won't notice the other stuff. read more

Apple Barrel Deli & Bakery - Delightful chicken salad sandwich on a croissant. Chose soup on the side. - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Home, Idaho

Taking a chance for an afternoon lunch based on other reviews was the correct decision on our part. Absolutely a go back to place. The ambiance and the personal inaction with owner was enjoyable read more

Definitely a must stop! Wonderful owners, love the decor and can't beat home cooking!

Cute hole in the wall breakfast spot. Antique store vibes and great conversation with the owner. Stopped in on our travels and were pleasantly surprised. Delicious waffles and gravy and crispy bacon! read more

This is such an adorable spot to stop! Delicious homemade food along with the best service you can imagine. I felt like I was visiting my family! They were very welcoming and willing to alter items to fit our dietary needs. We had fantastic biscuits and gravy, warm delicious & moist cornbread, chili, their amazing, gigantic hotdog, and a veggie Panini that they whipped up just to my liking. Be sure to try the homemade lemonade! The interior is filled with interesting stuff to look at, it's like you're having a meal in the middle of a museum. A must-stop spot. read more

Great food and entertaining service. The owners take pride in the quality of the food they serve.

Very good food owners are very polite and make real sweet tea like I'm still in the south, would give 6 stars if I could

A great little hometown eatery. They make you feel like you went to your neighbor's house for a bite to eat. The food is excellent, the service is outstanding. The owners are great. There is nothing to NOT like about Apple Barrel Deli & Bakery! read more

We stopped here for lunch. It was well worth the stop. Good homemade food, friendly owners who truly enjoy people and serving the best food to their customers. Several soups are offered daily, I chose the chicken and dumpling and it did not disappoint. Also a chicken salad sandwich; chunky chicken with fresh celery, grapes, tomatoes & lettuce on bread of your choice. We spotted apple dumplings fresh outta the oven and decided to take one home with us. It was delicious, just like I remember from my childhood. Pie dough wrapped around a whole cored apple, stuffed with brown sugar and baked to perfection. That alone is enough to go back for more! Loads of charm, located in an antique shop. This will be our new stop from now on. read more

Apple Barrel Deli & Bakery - Chicken and dumpling soup, chicken salad sandwich on wheat, creamy tomato basil soup & cornbread. - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Home, Idaho

Such a great find. A little whole in the wall place. We just wanted something in our tummy for our drive and wasn't expecting much . Let me just say, the chicken and dumpling soup was one of the best I have ever had. The sandwiches coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Compliments to the Chef! read more

Food is really delicious. Home cooked, portion is plenty, service is prompt, food is never precooked , fresh cooked daily.

food and service were amazing! definitely would recommend. not a big apple person but the apple dumpling was to die for! read more

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This tiny, unassuming restaurant located in downtown Mountain Home is run by a really nice couple and whips up delicious sandwiches and fantastic baked goods. After several recommendations I was ecstatic when the opportunity to stop by finally came. I ordered an Italian sandwich (lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers on toasted ciabatta, $6.99) and my husband got the "Special" (turkey, bacon, lettuce, Swiss cheese and house ranch, $6.99), to go. We also grabbed some goodies, an Old-Fashioned Baked Apple Dumpling (served warm with caramel sauce, $5.99) and Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Whoopie Pie. We both LOVED our sandos. They were both stuffed with delicious, fresh meats and veggies and the bread was perfectly toasted. They were decent sizes, not suitable for sharing though. And why would you want to share? They're too good. The desserts were astounding!!! The Whoopie Pie was extremely rich, highly recommend a side of milk. The cream cheese filling was light and fluffy. The cookies tasted fresh. The real winner was the Apple Dumpling. I kid you not, this thing is ginormous. It's so heavy! And total unexpected. It's not just any dumpling. This thing's got an entire peeled and cooked apple snuggled inside a moist, cinnamon pastry shell similar to pie crust. Drizzled with the caramel sauce, it is SOOOO GOOOOOD! It's a can't miss. Who cares about the calories, don't walk out without one of these bad boys. Overall, I will be back for more! Sorry for bad pics, sandwiches in cars are hard to eat let alone snap a shot of. Note: The owners are proud Christians. A lot of religious memorabilia throughout the shop. But please, don't be a judgmental prick. These are nice people. A business has the right to decorate their place as they want. If you don't like it, just go somewhere else. :) read more

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The Belgian waffle, banana foster, and cinnamon apple pull-aparts were all tasty, and we had a nice chat with the owners while we waited for our order. We were a little hesitant to enter at first because the storefront and TV programming seemed ultra conservative, but the owners were very welcoming and the menu looked appealing. On top of that, we left with a framed, signed Mets jersey in addition to our breakfast! The decor actually comprises a large assortment of interesting items for sale. It's worth a visit to get a taste of small town Idaho. read more

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While traveling from Boise to Sun Valley, my partner and I were in search of a packable lunch to enjoy inside Craters of the Moon National Monument. As expected, I pulled out my handy dandy Yelp app and happened upon Apple Barrel Deli & Bakery. I was initially sold by the name since I grew up on an apple orchard in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I have so many wonderful memories of apple picking, coring, bobbing, pie making and anything else that involves apples. Second, I'm always down for food made with carbohydrates--be is a sandwich or pastry. Who isn't?! Third, this was literally the last sign of civilization before hopping onto East 20/26 highway. To get to this establishment, you pass through the small "Main Street" downtown of Mountain Home. They had a cute farmer's market going on so we took a few side streets to get here. Although the market was only a block away, we still found parking right in front. Immediately upon entering I was put off a bit by a massive deer head with hunting propaganda, religious memorabilia, and "Newsmax" being played on the TV with QAnon conspiracies and right side politics. Yet, I told myself "when in small town Idaho..." and carried on. The owner himself greeted us at the counter. He was very friendly and welcoming, regardless of the fact that we are an openly gay couple. My rule is if they respect us, I'll happily respect them -- as all of society should. We ordered two Chicken Salad sandwiches specials, two tins of Pringle chips, and of course, an apple dumpling for later. We were given instructions on how to best warm up the apple dumpling and went on our way. After exploring the park and hiking, we were ready for lunch. Our sandwiches were nicely wrapped up and grilled. Napkins and even a miniature Snickers candy was inside the bag. Our chicken salad sandwiches were spectacular and hit the spot. Of course, once we popped, we couldn't stop eating them Pringles either. When we arrived to Sun Valley and warmed up the apple dumpling with the instructions provided on the bag. It was so comforting to enjoy with freshly sliced apples, brown sugar and a delicious crust. If you're in the area, we found Apple Barrel to be a wonderful option for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Came in on a morning on the way to Twin. Super excited to get some goodies to take home. Upon entering, it's very busy with decor and Knick knacks. The apple dumpling looked amazing and I was happy to finally get one. Upon finally eating it, I was deeply disappointed. It was just a. Peeled apple with pie crust on it, no cinnamon, nutmeg, no flavor at all. The topping they gave me for it was a cinnamon syrup that literally tasted like water. My son got the fritter and it was DRY. It had to have been day old. Even after reheating it.....no thanks. read more

If you were traveling through on the interstate, and even if it is not time for lunch or breakfast, stop by for a meal. Unique decor. Amazing food. Wonderful hometown service. Time well spent. read more

I wandered in last weekend looking for greeting cards, and my eyes immediately honed in on the home made blueberry cake. Please allow me to say right here in MHI I found the best cake in the world. Yum! Yum! It's sooooooooooooo delicious that I'm positive I'll have to come back at least 20 more times until I have to leave town! Goodbye corporate bakeries in stores; hello F R E S H! read more

charming interior very clean friendly service very reasonable prices fresh and irresistible baked goods DELICIOUS FOOD take out available This summer LeAnn offers a strawberr summer salad with a dressing that is to die for. They offer catering and special baked"ginormoustrangersb " cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes OMG Apple dumplings and pies Jeff makes sure there are no strangers here. You feel so welcome and right at home and he makes wonderful loaded potato salad read more

Saw this place on yelp and thought we would try it. Glad we did! The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. Had a nice conversation with the owner. It's small quaint little place but definitely don't want to miss. The apple dumpling was delicious. My husband had the French toast and it comes with a great fresh bowl of fruit. I had corn beef hash with eggs & toast ( enjoyed it immensely. read more

The food is delicious and service is great and the ambiance is great the soup is hot and the drink is cold and my sandwich was awesome. read more

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The food was fresh and absolutely amazing. The service was great. The staff was very friendly

The food is great and everyone is very friendly. Moreover, the owner honors God and believes it's important to take pride in serving others. read more

the apple dumpling soup was just "like mom used to make". Jeff was extremely friendly.

The Apple Barrel has a great lunch menu. They have excellent customer service, friendly staff, and the meals were quickly served. I enjoyed the Chicken salad sandwich. I ordered it on sliced sourdough. It came with chicken, grapes, walnuts, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, and light seasoning. YUMMY!! They have antiques and a homey decor. The Apple dumpling is huge!! read more

I'll address the food first of all. Mediocre is probably the best description. Lots of packet/pre-made stuff. One of our party had biscuits and gravy. Best guestimate is that the gravy came from a packet. All other food was pretty much the same quality. Now for the crazy stuff. If you want to be bombarded with the craziness that is "Newsmax" and listen to some qanon conspiracy nonsense then this place if for you. The decor can best be described as a thrift shop, with a dead elk head looming over the proceedings. While I always admire a person of faith it can go a bit far. Religion is a fine thing when taken in moderation. Here it is not. You are bombarded with it from every angle. If none of that puts you off - by all means give it a go. It's possible that we just came on a bad day. If however you want a meal with less crazy I would suggest finding somewhere else. The caveat here of course is that this is Idaho ... read more

The cinnamon apple pull apart was amazing. French toast special was good. My family and I went to try it for the first time and we all enjoyed our meals. Service was great. read more

Love the food! Staff are all great and friendly. The atmosphere is positive and calm. They even offer delivery, and that is important to me, especially in the winter. read more

The perfect Mountain Home neighborhood gem for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The atmosphere was warm and friendly with incredible antique and vintage decor to enjoy and purchase. The food was fresh, tasty and plentiful and Jeff, the owner, allows you to swap items to customize your order. The service was over the top excellent and the coffee was so delicious I would come back just for that alone! But, I'll also be back for Jeff's Favorite, the incredible pastries, and Leann and Kelsy too! read more

Apple Barrel Deli & Bakery - Jeff's favorite! I'll be ordering this again! - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Home, Idaho

Food is always fresh and delicious. The owner is kind, generous and friendly. A definite must stop in mountain home!

We were driving thru town and read all the Yelp reviews...which has a 5 Star rating. The owners were really sweet and accommodating.

Five stars for the creamy tomato basil soup and cornbread. I really couldn't care what else they did after THAT SOUP AND CORNBREAD! It's a cute little deli/bakery/antique spot. Husband ordered a Chef Salad. He said it was pretty good with fresh cut veggies. Owner and lady behind the counter were both very nice. BUT THE SOUP! Homemade. Fresh ingredients. I have never had better soup. I'd love to go back and try the biscuits and gravy, but I really think I'd just wind up ordering the soup. read more

What a wonderful surprise on the way to Salt Lake! This little gem is somewhere I will return to...I loved hearing about how they opened up their restaurant and shared interests. We had the breakfast special and it was filled with flavor. Coffee fresh and atmosphere cozy. If you like fresh food, this is a Mountain Home must! read more

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The owner is very nice and chatted with us while we waited for our sandwiches. Clean little deli and we just got 2 sandwiches to go. Its a nice place to stop at if you are traveling through town and need a quick bite to eat and don't want fast food. We were heading home to Washington and this is not to far from the freeway so easy in and out. read more

Great food fresh and mostly all homemade nice atmosphere you will feel like you're in somebody's home nice and cozy the owners are great I can't say enough good about the food a special place to stop by read more

This place was amazing! My sister and I were visiting from San Diego, CA to see our grandparents so we stopped in for lunch. We grew up in Mountain Home so it's great to see a place like this in town. Let me tell you, they have BEST huckleberry Italian soda I've ever had. Also the cream they use on their desserts are to die for. The owner is amazing and made us feel at home. We will be coming back to Apple Barrel every time we are in town now. read more

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We stopped in here on your trip from Boise to Salt Lake. It was a quick detour off the highway. The quaint, feel-right-at-home bakery/cafe was DELICIOUS. My husband got the turkey, bacon, ranch panini and I got the Green Smoothie. We also got an Apple Pull-apart and the owner whipped up a pancake for my daughter which I ate half of because it was the best pancake I'd ever had! Stop in and tell Jeff hi and try a soup, sandwich and sweet treat! read more

Great food, great prices, great service. Highly recommend eating here. You'll be pleasantly surprised.