LUNCH! DO IT! Yorktown is beautiful in the Spring and we had a great time sitting outside surrounded by lovely flowers and watching the birds. We had delicious salad, sandwiches and iced tea. Our server was attentive without interrupting and checked in with us to refill our drinks. We were then offered the "to go" to enjoy as we walked all over this historic and gorgeous place. read more

Went here today for lunch to go. I unfortunately have a severe dairy allergy due to Alpha Gal. (It's annoying I know, so I try to be low key about it but do ask). Well the first attendant at the counter looked like I had two heads when I asked if there was dairy in their chicken or egg salad and orzo salad and the next person (manager/owner) seemed incredibly irritated that I asked about dairy in their foods and said to "read the menu". Anyway my family got our food and noticed right away that the orzo salad had chunks of cheese in it which made me worry about all of it. But the bigger thing is that the food was just ok. My husband and son got the BBQ and they said it was mediocre at best. And it was pretty costly too. So it was an unfortunate experience. I don't like to write negative reviews but it just was not positive at all. read more

Quaint little restaurant. Quick service, good food. Known for their desserts: Lemon Bar, Carrot Cake and Peach Bread Pudding - supreme! read more

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We ate at the Yorktown location and the food was delicious. I had the Strawberry Fields sandwich which was on the spring menu and it was delicious! For sides we had the orzo salad and the carrot salad - both were tasty! The server was delightful and very friendly. We sat outside and she checked on us regularly. Not a ton of seating but it was very nice to sit outside. We shared a piece of carrot cake and it was really good as you would expect! read more

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A friend and I stopped into Carrot Tree Kitchen for lunch today. It's not my first time here and they consistently have great service, delicious food, and you can't beat the area on a beautiful fall day.. the perfect ambiance. We had the bbq pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad which also came with some homemade pickled veggies. Everything was so flavorful. I couldn't resist their Brunswick Stew which was the perfect portion and delicious! Finally, I took a piece of their famous carrot cake for the road. Gabbs was excellent and made sure we had everything we needed. We have been enjoying their food since 2013 and will be doing so regularly. Lastly, they really care about their patrons and are offering a free lunch for furloughed civilians which was a welcome surprise. Be sure to show them some love. They have a wonderful menu with something for everyone! read more

We revisited the carrot tree restaurant recently and again, we loved the charm of this small cozy place. We got the turkey cranberry wrap again and this time I had the roast beef sandwich with horseradish dressing. Both sandwiches were excellent but, this time we thought they overdid it with the mayonnaise so it made for a very messy sandwich experience. Nevertheless, we will always enjoy returning here to a warm friendly place. read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - Roast beef with horseradish dressing. - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

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You never know about the quality of restaurants in tourist areas that get a lot of new visitors and not dependent on repeat business. Fortunately for those visiting Yorktown, Carrot Tree Kitchens is an outstanding option. The food is excellent and you really feel comfortable, with super-friendly service. I had the Brunswick Stew which was on the specials menu. This is apparently some specialty from area and was really good, the broth had a rich flavor with some good vegetables. Others had sandwiches and also loved them, particularly the ham and Swiss. I also had some of the hummus plate which was really tasty. Then you really need to save room for dessert. I had one of the cupcakes and it was absolutely delicious. Then people also loved the slices of cake. This is definitely worth a visit! read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - Brunswick stew - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

A delicious little sandwich shop not far from the Yorktown Museum. Free parking across the street in the little garage. We had planned on lunch at the museum cafe, but when we realized it was just prepared cold sandwiches in the case, we decided to go down the road. I had the Mason Dixon sandwich, which was warm and fabulous. They don't have a kids menu per se, but the waitress said they could make a grilled cheese which was perfect. My husband got the Strawberry Fields sandwich which is a limited time spring menu item. He loved it! The sides are unique: carrot salad, orzo salad and some other more standard fare like potato salad and cole slaw. read more

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Good food, good service, fair price and nice outdoor setting. Menu mix with the right combination of protein and vegetables that made each plate great. read more

I have been eating at one or the other of the Carrot Tree locations for decades, and have never once been disappointed with anything they serve. Today I decided to try their Colonial Gardener; a spinach and mushroom croquette with special sauce (it's lit) on a bed of lettuce and tomato slices with some homemade pita chips and hummus, and a side of their signature carrot salad. My only regret is not leaving room for dessert. I was treating a couple of fellow museum educators, and our 3 entrees, their two soft drinks, and the 20% gratuity they included automatically because we were in a group of 8 people came to a grand total of $40 and change. Definitely worth it! read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - The Colonial Gardener! - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

I really enjoyed my lunch at this cute little restaurant. There is indoor and outdoor patio seating depending on the weather and your preference. We were quickly greeted and chose the table we wanted. Our server was attentive and polite the entire time. The menu has a lot of options on it - enough to please several different tastes which is always something I'm looking for. We chose the hummus starter bc we were starving and needed something - it was out pretty quickly with some delicious fresh hummus and assorted fresh, crunchy veggies like cherry tomatoes, slices carrots and cucumbers, sliced red onion, lettuce, olives and delicious warm, toasted pita slices. Yum. It was a great start. Our main entrees were out pretty quickly as well. I chose the chicken salad wrap bc, I love chicken salad and love to try new takes on it. This one was pretty standard but was served as a wrap on a tomato wheat wrap with tomato, lettuce and bacon. It was really good. My date got the BBQ platter which had slaw, some fresh crunchy veggies, potato salad and a scoop of pulled pork with a bun. The potato salad, also served with mine as you got a choice of a few sides, was really fresh-made and delicious. I loved it. I also ordered one of their buttermilk biscuits for $5. There are a few options and the one I chose was served warm and toasty with turkey, brie and cranberry. It was salty and sweet and warm and delicious. Loved it! They had some fresh-made baked goodies and large cupcakes and carrot cake but I have eaten out a ton lately and decided to pass. I'm sure they were good. Next time! read more

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Great little place to grab lunch. It didn't look like much but the food was a very nice surprise.

best lunch we have had in ages! The roast beef sandwich was excellent. The 1601 salad was a delectable sampler. Don't leave without trying the pickled carrots. Simply the best! read more

This little nugget is pure gold. Such tasty homemade food and friendly staff! I had the Abe Lincoln wrap with a side of potato salad and it was seriously sooo yummy. The "zippy" sauce on it was something I could drink a gallon of! My husband had the Good Dad sandwich with a side of potato chips and it was delicious. For my kiddos we had two sides, potato salad and orzo pasta salad. Both were so yummy and the kids gobbled them down quickly. The portions were perfect and generous, and don't even get me started on the decadent cake. We had the carrot cake and chocolate cake and if I wasn't worried about gaining 1000lbs I'd have bought a whole cake of each! They had some seating indoors but we had decent weather (late December) so enjoyed a sunny outdoor table. Will definitely come here again when I'm in town. read more

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My dad's birthday was coming up quickly and I desperately needed a carrot cake. The lady who normally makes make cake was out of town and I needed a second option short notice. I reached out to carrot tree and they were able to secure my order for pick up at the yorktown location with no problems at all. I went to pick it up just before they opened and I was let in, I paid, and left. All quick and simple. My dad LOVED his cake and I was so happy!! read more

My boys and I had visited the original Carrot Tree back in 2012, so it was really fun to take some other family to eat lunch here. They've moved into another building, but they've got the same folks working and same menu. Our lunch was just as good as it was 10 years ago- hearty sandwiches, delicious salads and terrific desserts. The carrot cake was as good as my mom's & hers is really good. Definitely a lovely lunch spot in Yorktown! read more

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The location is great and the food is pretty good for a to go type place. They use quality products.

What an absolutely adorable little cafe right in the heart of Yorktown! Very quaint inside with a just a few tables and more outside. Very personable staff. They've got a good selection of yummy sandwiches, wraps, and deli style salads and some very tempting desserts. Had the turkey, melted Brie, and strawberry special on the flakiest croissant with their carrot salad. Both were excellent! Definitely plan to return to try out their other offerings! read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

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I live a mile away from the main Carrot Tree location in Williamsburg, and we've eaten there many times. I don't know why, but the experience at this location is always somehow... different. Lackluster. They have far fewer options, and strange rules about sitting to eat and who may ring up your order. It just always feels like this location is run by the JV squad. Today, a couple came on to order lunch and were told that the kitchen had closed, an hour and fifteen minutes before the posted closing time. It's never bad here, per se, but often odd and nonsensical. read more

Nice outdoor seating for quick lunch service. Food was fairly fresh. Had the bbq sandwich. Super causal and suitable but not impressive except for the service which was fast and friendly. Coffee is weak. Skip it. read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - Outdoor seating - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

The food was very good. I loved the carrot salad and the sandwiches were delicious. I took my 3 grandkids for lunch and it was very pricy for a quick lunch. 3 lemonades and 4 sandwiches with tip was $93. Im wondering what the threshold for raising prices is. $16 for a chicken club wrap with chips. They didn't even offer fries. We also were served on plastic disposable plates. For a quick lunch after the beach, I think it's just too expensive for what it was. Sandwiches were good but really? The service was fine but you do have to pay inside or use a QR code so nothing special there. read more

On an unusually warm April, I took my wife to Carrot Tree for lunch while visiting Yorktown. We initially had to sit in the sun, but the waitress allowed us to move to a table with an umbrella when it was vacated. I got the egg salad wrap with bacon and pasta salad. The wrap was overstuffed and tasty. You definitely get your money worth! We also stayed for a dessert. I got a raspberry Linder bar. I was honestly enjoying by my dessert to much to find out what my wife ordered. We'll definitely return when we're again in the area. read more

We stopped in at Carrot Tree after a few hours exploring Yorktown and it seemed like it would be perfect for a quick lunch. So let me start with the positive: it was fairly quick and delicious and the menu gave plenty of choices. I had a delightful chicken salad, bacon wrap and a side of carrot salad; I could've eaten a giant bowl of that Carrot salad it was so good! My son had a pimento cheese croissant and cole slaw and it was huge! My dad had a roast beef wrap and was also extremely pleased. The issue was that upon arrival we had to go inside and wait for a server to seat us, and then she didn't give us a menu, and then when she did she gave us approximately 37 seconds to review said menu before asking if we were ready. She then left and didn't return for like 10 minutes and haphazardly threw our silverware on the table. After all that, the woman I presume is the owner took over and brought our meals, checked on us, and brought our check in much more polite and timely manner. So I give it 3.5 stars because it really was a perfect lunch spot, but the service could use some help. read more

So good! I wouldn't have thought to come here, but while playing tourists in this town not too far from us, we were trying to decide where to have lunch. Glad we chose this spot. It's a cafe, a deli, and bakery. There is outdoor seating, and inside there are only six tables! Small but it gets the job done. It's bright inside and decorated with what else? Carrots galore! See one of my pics and you'll see the story behind their name. :) It's also on their menu. Long story short(ish), they sell a lot of wraps here, sandwiches, and biscuits, sides, and some pastries (cookies, cakes, cupcakes.) They are known for their carrot cake, which was probably my least favorite thing. BUT, everything else was GREAT, including service! Today, we tried the Southern Sampler - a scoop of their delicious ham salad - so simple but so tasty, I wanted to put the whole scoop in my mouth at one time! Who needs crackers?! Also a scoop of their Pimento Cheese. *drooling* thinking about it again. I would return for this alone! Fiancé had the BBQ platter which was good, and I had the Biscuit with Pimento cheese & ham, and their potato salad. Yummmmm! Such a great lunch! They also sell their Pimento Cheese, Chicken, Ham, or Chick Pea Salad in containers to go. I told the lady helping us that I would have taken some home but we don't have a cooler & still had to go to the beach, etc. She enthusiastically offered to pack it with ice if I wanted, but I declined and told her we would be in the area at least a few more hours but that we would be back, and we definitely will. Check this place out & promise me you'll get the Southern Sampler to start with. This place can't be beat with their prices, tasty food, and great service! read more

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Such a nice little place with outside seating in the courtyard. Our waitress was very pleasant and efficient. The food was good!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is tiny - so make sure you are prepared to sit outside in heat if there is a crowd! We were lucky that we got there early on a Sunday for lunch and could sit inside. We ordered a slew of foods for the family - fruit bowl, quiche of the day, ham biscuit, pulled pork plate and everything was delicious. The kids loved it and loved looking at the pretty deserts in the cases as well. The ham biscuits ended up being some of the best of our whole trip! All of the meal, with juices and sodas was only about $40. read more

Wonderful food,friendly and efficient staff who will serve you with a smile . Comfortable patio seating gives you a view of the activity in Yorktown. Nice to have another carrot tree location :) read more

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Mediocre service (no smile, minimal eye contact, and low energy), very small selection of baked goods, and just okay-tasting carrot cupcake (dry, cold, and not very fresh). Also, despite partnering with AAA, they said they don't offer any AAA discounts. I'm sure there are better places in the area, but this was convenient and not a national chain like the Ben & Jerry's across the street, but I am not sure they have quality control evaluators at this small shop. read more

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In for a quick treat. Both, the Carrot Cake and the Peacan Bars were great. Thank you

I ordered a 14" carrot cake for an adult birthday party and picked it up the day of the party in the Yorktown shop location. They said it would feed 40-45 people which I doubted, but it really will. It was huge, heavy (to carry, not on the stomach), moist and without a doubt the best carrot cake I've ever eaten! My guests thought so, too. I'd eaten their carrot cake before, but this was better than I remembered. Thank you to the bakers in Williamsburg; you do a wonderful job! read more

I never really thought of Virginia as a "southern" state, but having spent a long weekend here in April, the southern flavour of the state really came through on a couple of occasions. That flavour was the most evident at Carrot Tree Kitchen, especially the pulled pork. It was a gorgeous afternoon and we were lucky to get a table outside (it was only a five minute wait for a table, despite a packed patio. We took a look at the menu before we sat down (we were really hungry!) and ordered as soon as the server came over with utensils and menus. I ordered the Hogg Island BBQ Platter and it was amazing. The slow cooked pork was tender with the perfect blend of sweet and hot, served warm with a buttery burger bun, fresh slaw and potato salad. I liked the DIY approach to a pulled pork sandwich, it let me put just the right amount of crunchy coleslaw in the sandwich for a great lunch treat. The portion size looked a little small when it came out, but it turned out to be perfect size. Eating off plastic plates seemed a bit odd though (and not environmentally friendly) for a cafe. My wife had the Mediterranean melt, bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavours of olive, feta and onion. Served warm, it was a healthy version of a personal pan pizza and was surprisingly filling. Although the dessert menu looked tempting, we passed. We will be back for the Carrot Cake that apparently made the cafe famous in the first place. Long live the south! read more

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Most definitely one of my favorite joints to eat. You cannot go with larger parties (4+), but you should know this in advance. If you do, you can order and go wander Yorktown. The food is sandwiches or quiches. I alway like the croquette they serve with the special sauce (so Abe Lincoln is my jam). I really love their soups too. But the best part of carrot tree is the desserts: duh a carrot cake! The wait staff are flexible with my needs, but I think it is because they know me. So I am very thankful for their investment in me as a longterm customer. One request, I really wish that they could expand their menu (similar to the larger Carrot Tree in Jamestown area). But it is not their fault, thanks to their neighboring restaurants who control this. Also they are trying to be more environmental friendly with togo boxes of sugar cane and limiting plastics - keep pushing that effort! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Yorktown. I especially like the wraps and enjoy eating outside when the weather is nice. The food is always fresh and the service is excellent. read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - The Bellfield with a side of apples - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

I ordered the spanakopita and hummus. My family ordered the quinoa salad and the make your own wraps. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I liked the varied menu and there was Mary vegetarian options. I don't really like places that add a 20% gratuities for groups (7 or larger) and there was minimal seating. The key lime pie was amazing. read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - Spanakopita - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

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We were looking forward to visiting this location due to our desire to eat light and healthy. First, they were not serving the menu they gave us. None of the soups or stews were available, leaving one gluten free option, the 1607 Sampler. Enjoyable! The ham salad was the favorite. Our server was odd. She made an audible noise when we ordered only water and tried to remove my plate twice, while I was still eating. They still weren't closing for an hour but the impression was that they were ready to leave as soon as we were finished. The bathroom had no toilet paper and the overall environment was not welcoming or happy. We were relatively satisfied with our meals but we were not overly impressed with the experience. read more

Carrot Tree Kitchens - 1607 Sampler - American Near Me - Yorktown, Virginia

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Great food but the head lady there was in a bad mood. I would come again but not if she is around. Also there was room for seating, but some people who paid for take away and tipped were asked not to sit down at the outdoor seats which was odd and unwelcoming. read more

Waited about twenty minutes for two biscuits (The Jefferson and The Jamestown) but man... so worth the wait! Found a table behind the adjacent jewelry shop where the wife and I enjoyed the combination of flavors that were produced in the Carrot Tree's tiny, one cook, kitchen! Delicious food in a unique setting! Stop by. Be prepared to wait. But know it will be worth it! read more

With several wraps, salads, and a few EXCELLENT biscuits on the menu, I'd only suggest that they consider adding two or three kid-friendly items (seeing as how a lot of the foot traffic are probably tourists). E.g.: a PB&J? Chicken nuggets? Jam on a biscuit? It is very fairly priced and is a welcome alternative to the pricey stuff nearby. We picked up on a little micro-management here and there: Do Not Eat Takeout At Our Tables! But, besides the lack of kidstuff at a place that does have a highchair, it was a good find. read more

Having tried the food when I lived in the area several years ago I was super excited to go back. I was majorly disappointed as the the quality of the food did not justify the price. I had the Colonial Gardener and did not finish it. They had me at spinach and mushroom croquette but sadly it was dry and glavorless. 3 stars because my teen enjoyed his sandwich and staff was courteous. Might give the Williamsburg location a try. read more

We're visiting here from Southern California. Family suggested we tour Yorktown. All the walking made us hungry so we decided to stop here. We're so glad we did! I ordered the Smithfield croissant and hubby ordered the All American wrap and we both had the side of potato salad. Everything was delicious and the customer service was excellent! Their carrot cake was awesome. I agree with my hubby that it's one of the best we've tasted! I would love to come back if ever in the area again. I would not hesitate recommending this cute little eatery. read more