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Carrot Tree Kitchens

4.0 (82 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Salad, Soup
Closed 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Mary A.

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not a ton of seating but it was very nice to sit outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We shared a piece of carrot cake and it was really good as you would expect!

Brunswick stew
Edward S.

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!

Roast beef with horseradish dressing.
Gary G.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We revisited the carrot tree restaurant recently and again, we loved the charm of this small cozy place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nevertheless, we will always enjoy returning here to a warm friendly place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Strawberry fields (limited time spring menu) and carrot salad
Valerie C.

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.

The Colonial Gardener!
Jay T.

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!

BBQ platter with potato salad and cole slaw.
Alison M.

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!

Chocolate cake (couldn't wait for a photo to dive in.. sorry!)
Jamie A.

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.

Delicious salads
Nanci K.

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!

Shelley B.

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!

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Staff and food are amazing. It's great living here and coming to these little joints with outside seating. Pleasant crowds

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It was great to find a good Vegan option! Hummus wrap at Yorktown beach. Great outside seating.

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Good fresh salads, nice servers, outdoor tables, the prettiest day in June. This was a wonderful choice for lunch in pretty Yorktown.

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Wonderful service, excellent meal, and the best carrot cake I have ever had! Plus, you can't beat the pricing!

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Tasty lunch at an affordable price! Enjoyed the fresh carrot salad and quinoa salad with our sandwiches!

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