The food was fair. The service was good. The carrot carrot cake was really good. The draft appearance of this place might shun most away as it should. The building is not well suited for a restaurant. When you are inside the place feels old, and looks old. The food was not memorable and most likely will not return for dinning in. We might pick up carrot cake. Overall not impressed. For the price we felt that the food quality should have been higher. Suggestion use higher quality foods and smaller portions. read more

I have been to this restaurant several times now and I am hooked. The food is fresh and very well seasoned. The service has always been attentive and did I mention the food is amazing. I try to get something different every time and I haven't been unsatisfied yet. read more

Pancakes are not available after 11am on Sundays. The waitress didn't display empathy for this shortcoming.

This location only serves lunch, the one in Yorktown (described in Lucinda's review) is open for lunch, dinner on certain nights, and afternoon tea on certain days. There is also a Carrot Tree inside Yankee Candle. All the food is wonderful - try the Jamestown sandwich! And don't skip dessert! read more

I grew up in Williamsburg, and I have long considered Carrot Tree the best lunch joint in town. Although it lacks the name recognition of the Cheese Shop in Colonial Williamsburg, the food is every bit as tasty, from the tomato basil soup to the carrot cake (good luck having room for that). If it's spring, try Strawberry Fields: a croissant with roasted turkey, melted brie, fresh strawberries, toasted almonds, and honey cider dressing. Are you sold yet? read more

Painfully slow service. Walked in and 55 minutes later received our food. During that time the waitress checked on us once.

Awesome bakery and cafe. Been coming here for many years. The baked goods are cooked to perfection, and the savory items are equally tasty. I like that carrot tree sells their food prepared for take-away in cold cases near the cash register. I purchase their tuna salad and tomato soup weekly for consumption at home, and I will sometimes pickup a little sampler of deserts or a plate of their country ham biscuits too. The cafe itself is a nice little spot for lunch. I plan to keep coming here for many years. read more

Yes- it was a cool location and the food was good. BUT the place looked dirty and could definitely use some renovating. I felt like I was definitely using an old dirty motel room bathroom when I had to use the restroom. So go in knowing its going to be about the experience of something different with decent food. With that said I would do lunch there again. read more

Great food and even better desserts. Very quirky but a wonderful place for lunch for kids and adults. Highly recommended if you're heading to or coming from Jamestown. read more

We were hungry and far from the beaten path when we just happened upon the Carrot Tree Kitcfhen in the Dale House. In my 82+ years, I have learned not to expect much from such places, but were we ever surprised. The wife and I had tuna sandwiches which were even better than those we regularly enjoy at SubWays and the other couple had Hummus on a bread roll - both were more than just satisfied. And to top off the experience,, we met three of the sweetest, most efficient waitresses I have ever known. They made our day, not that the park wasn't very interesteing - which it was! read more

Beware. This restaurant is the worst. 1st time experience with this restaurant. Customer service was awful. I had to speak to a manager about the problem, and I was given no satisfaction, or offer of help. Unbelievable that they would drive a customer away because of their attitude. Would recommend that you STAY AWAY. read more

We had a party for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and had Carrot Tree Kitchen cater. The food and service (Kristine and Darren) provided was amazing. The two of them worked so well together and they left the home just the way it was when they arrived. If you are looking for AMAZING food and service do not hesitate to use this restaurant. read more

Holy cow this place was good! From the sandwiches to the bakery treats, you can't go wrong. I had a vegetarian wrap and it was delicious.

Decided to give this place a go after hearing so much about it. We went to the new location. I had a Monte Cristo my husband had the Beef & Goat Cheese it was great and the service was friendly. We will definitely come back and try something different off the menu and perhaps take home one of the cakes as well. read more

Fantastic place to stop after visiting Jamestown settlement! The strawberry turkey brie sandwich was delicious. The kids meals were very nice and included a fabulous cookie or brownie (we sampled each). They could build their own sandwich. They also have a great little bakery section for dessert. read more

Went there for a late lunch. Waited for the hostess to seat us...and waited....and waited...and waited some more. Line forming behind us. Finally flagged down a server to be seated. Waited some more. Finally, the hostess came to seat us. Despite the entire restaurant being almost empty, she put us at a table that was thisclose to the table next to it. When we asked for a one of the many empty booths, she said we would have to wait longer. No thanks. We left. I sure hope this isn't indicative of their service level at this new location. Several dirty tables, many empty tables and still terribly slow. Very disappointing, carrot tree is one of my fave local restaurants I would hate to see this location tank because of an unmotivated staff. read more

We ate at their cafe at Jamestowne and decided to check out their main location. We were certainly not disappointed. We had tomato basil soup and sandwiches (Quarter Master roast beef and herbed goat cheese and Swiss; Smithfield Melt ham salad and cheddar hot on croissant). Everything was fresh, hot, and excellent. Finished off with the carrot cake which is to die for. We will be back. read more

Had 1607 salad sampler and a slice of carrot cake. Both were excellent. Nice atmosphere. Good prices. Would definitely go again if/when in the area, maybe having two desserts and skipping sandwich soup and/or salad (great dessert selection) read more

We were put off by the outside of the Williamburg location. I can only say that their building of being a good seedy hotel was threatening to those in our group. We all got the lentil Buger and all were pleased. We got cookies and enjoyed them from the bakery. It is a funky interior but we were glad we stopped. Love it! read more

Friendly staff, but food was not worth the long wait for a weekday lunch. Egg salad and deviled eggs were flavorless. Sandwiches were pretty good, and kids liked the make-your-own sandwich option. read more

Try the wraps and dessert! Amazing service and wonderful decor! Everything was good, from the potato salad to the 1176 wrap, to the Orzo spinach pasta salad. Definitely a hidden gem in the area. read more

We eat here frequently and, considering their venue, are usually quite pleased. That said, our last two visits have been less than satisfactory. This morning for breakfast my "over easy" eggs looked more like hard boiled eggs with brown edges, and they forgot my husbands order of bacon. It took three attempts for us to get our check. I'm hoping it's just an off day for them. read more

I had been to the old Carrot Tree location several times and even though it was a small location, always had a great experience. The food was always wonderful and the service was good. Yesterday, I went to the new location, which is much larger. When I walked in to get a table, there were 2 other parties waiting, but no hostess to take my party's name. We waited for a few minutes, while watching 3 employees chatting with each other behind the counter up front. No one came to the hostess stand or greeted us during the time. I totally understand that there may be a defined hostess, but not being acknowledged by anyone was a bit off-putting. We waited a bit more and no hostess returned. Unfortunately, we were on a lunch break and while the break is somewhat flexible, if I can't tell how long a wait will be, I can't make a decision about whether or not to dine there. We ended up leaving and visiting a different restaurant. I think you can go up to the counter if you want to grab something to go or if you're picking up an order to go. I know they haven't been at the location for too long, so I'll try again in a couple of months. read more

This is the best bakery in the Williamsburg area for cakes and desserts. And their lunch is excellent as well for the price. I recommend the BBQ and the crabcake sandwich. Easy to get take-out from there and then have a picnic on the Colonial Parkway down by the river. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go when I am visiting Williamsburg. When I lived here I use to go at least once a week. Being a very health conscious person looking for fresh ingredients I absolutely loved there menu. They have great salads, wraps and of course desserts! Being a person is allergic to gluten they were always very accommodating turning wraps into lettuce wraps for me! They are only open until three so make sure you get there on time! read more

Very nice atmosphere, great deviled eggs! Floorplan nice and open, the food was very tasty and the portions were generous. The only down side was the wait time for the food. Would come again, people are friendly. read more

The food is pretty good, but I have been there twice and have not been pleased with their reaction to my two fairly well-behaved children.

Go. Just go. Great food (including fantastic pulled pork---whoda' thunk it?). Cakes are fantastic, location is retro-cool (without trying to be). Hummus was very good, service was good, and it's a local non-tourist place not far from the tourist-trap hell outside of Colonial Williamsburg proper. Go off the beaten path people and find these local gems! Off to get more carrot cake to go...... read more

You have to try it! The only bad thing that I can say about it is that it is busy at lunch time. I have never had a problem with ANYTHING I have tried there....Which is a high compliment from me!!! My favorites are: The carrot cake, bien sure. Very moist, flavorful and with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. A decadent indulgence. The lemon bar was superb as well. The chicken salad was very good, also. As I said, I have never had anything bad there. read more

Love the desserts. The lemon bars could be a little more lemony but overall it is an amazing little bakery. I haven't tried eating there but i always have heard good thimgs from friends who have. read more

I always ask for a Carrot Tree carrot cake for my birthday every year. This cake is the best in the world. The cake is very moist, full of yummy tidbits and spiced just right then topped with heavenly cream cheese icing. You can get it by the slice, baby cake, double baby cake or full size... it's all good. They also serve a variety of desserts and bar cookies that are better than homemade. The bakery/restaurant is a little hole-in-the wall road side converted motel in Williamsburg (there is one in Yorktown near the beach too).Don't go if you are looking for fancy cutlery. You will only get great food. If you get a chance to go for lunch, they have interesting sandwiches, excellent soups, a variety of gourmet salads and quiche. I have never had anything but great tasting food from the Carrot Tree. Look up their hours before you leave. I think they are closed at least one or two days during the week. read more

I finally made it back to the Carrot Tree to try the lunch menu. I give it one star. First off, they serve all their food on throw away plastic plates which makes me feel like I should just eat and run.I had a slice of asparagus quiche with a side of fruit salad and some potato salad. The quiche was pretty good. I do believe it was reheated in the microwave because the crust was not crisp and fresh but it was still tasty. The potato salad was as good as I remember from buying it to go. The fruit salad was soooo disappointing on so many levels. I cannot believe they would serve a canned fruit mixed with fresh. It was all watery and had some sort of gross mint sauce on top. This is what they brought out at the start of my meal! I almost wanted to back out completely. For the price they charge, there is no reason fresh fruit should not be served. I also had a slice of cake. It was delicious..no complaints. I will not be back for their lunch and will not suggest it to friends. But their dessert items are delicious and I will take them to go! read more