Drove from NC to PA on July 5th and searched for a good place to eat. Maybe it was the day after the holiday and lack of customers but lunch wasn't that good. My burger was decent, but my side of mac & cheese was old, cold and not tasty. My wife's tomato sandwich was on old bread. Very disappointed. read more

This is a great healthy place to eat. Very quite relaxing atmosphere. Food fresh and delicious. Service friendly. Prices are comparable to other fresh healthy places. Would come back again. read more

I don't quite understand the 5 stars. The soup we had was so so, the garlic lovers sandwich was bland and on bread I could buy from Walmart, and I couldn't understand why there was even garlic in the name as I couldn't taste any. Luckily tea is difficult to mess up, which I enjoyed. That said the staff we're pleasant but the prices above average for this kind of lunch. Wish I'd gone to Panera where at least I know the quality of what I get. I am all for these little places making a go of it, but folks, go to a few sandwich shops and take note of presentation and content or else I'm afraid you won't be around long enough for me to see the change next time I'm here. Not that I'm sure I will even consider it. read more

Maybe they had a limited selection since it is winter? Will try again in summer time although I would just rather hit up the farmer's market. None of the three food choices looked appetizing so I didn't eat here. No specialty coffees or anything worthy of being called brunch that I saw. Will update once I come by here again. read more

Drove out of our way to get here off I-81S. Food was good but just as pricey as Cracker Barrel or Bob Evans. Basically only get 1 & 1/2 pieces of bacon with your order. No biscuits. Cookies are good though and service is pleasant. read more

Great people and Absolutely amazing coffee brewed fresh and don't forget to try the almond lemon scones!

We had lunch from their menu. I had the strawberry-pecan salad with balsamic vinaigrette. This was one of the best salads I have ever had! The strawberries were obviously hand-picked. I added the bleu cheese (which was VERY fresh) from my partner's cheese platter since they don't care for bleu cheese. The brie on the cheese platter was AMAZING. The goat cheese was fresh and creamy. The gouda was tasty. The other (I have NO idea what it was) tasted like armpits. Hubby got the Cuban Sandwich and did not like at all. There wasn't much meat on it. The local dairy products are AWESOME. My kid loooved the chocolate milk read more

Nu-Beginning - Strawberry pecan salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Sooner than later folks are going to discover this simple, thoughtful place and its fine and delicious food. Til then, it's nice to know I'll find a seat. read more

Nice folks and a delicious breakfast. I had the waffle with a while spread of fresh strawberries, butter and fresh whipped cream (not too sweet) all thoughtfully deconstructed on the side. Joe had the eggs (so fresh) and toast with housemade jam and local peppercorn bacon. Oh and choice of light medium or dark roast coffee....or mimosas. Amazing! A gem! read more

Tiny eat in restaurant with great local farm to table food. I enjoyed a spicy tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. The sandwich looked and tasted differently than I would have expected. The bread had lots of body and the cheese was fresh and nutty. It was locally made and excellent. There are only a few tables and was quite busy the day that I stopped in for a quick lunch. I recommend it for takeout just in case it happens to have more than a few guests. read more

My sister lives in Staunton and is a regular here at The Store. I was excited to come to this wonderful shop and cafe and was not disappointed! The scones were terrific. John and Sam give excellent, friendly service. You can read about where all the food is sourced on the giant wall board. My sisters had the English scrambled eggs and one of the quiches, respectively, and all were delicious. Definitely seek it out! read more

Amazing and out of this world fresh food. Delicious!! I had eggs, tomato, bacon with gluten free toast. Heirloom tomato was the BEST I ever tasted. Bacon was soooo good. My friend had cheesy grits. Fantastically flavorful. Gluten free bread is rich, moist and slightly more dense than most GF breads. Very good. This review comes from someone who lives at Whole Foods and only eats the highest quality food available! The women that run the shop are super friendly, helpful and efficient. The place is very clean. They also have a small selection of produce, coffee, fresh meats, sandwiches you can buy. Highly recommended!! read more

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A Quaint little place. Wonderful and interesting food choices. Everything seems to be a little expensive but I guess that comes with the nature of having farm to table food. It is not a great value for the amount of food that you get for the money you spent, for example $9.00 for a small sandwich and $3.25 for an iced tea. It might be that you leave hungry given the small portions. However the kids menu was a great deal, $2.50 for a half sandwich and fruit cup. read more

We stopped here on out way to Georgia. The breakfast was awesome and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely return when we are back in Staunton. read more

A wonderful little place downtown. They serve food, they sell groceries (local products like coffee, tea, honey, locally made jams, cookies, cakes) and the staff cannot be beat. A great place in Staunton! read more

Nu-Beginning Farm Store/Cafe is a "Foodie" destination worth the trip! This is a small casual cafe/grocery. The menu ingredients and the groceries are, as much as possible, locally sourced from the Shenandoah Valley region. This is not your typical cafe. They serve soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfast, local beer, local wine, and other items similar to other establishments, however, if you have an adventurous palate, there are all kinds of unusual selections to choose from. These folks create amazing food combinations, that I've never heard of, nor even thought of! There are also many options for people with more conventional tastes. The menu hosts vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. There is truly something for everyone. My wife and I opted for a soup and salad combo. She had a Greek salad, with potato leek soup. I had the delicious Greek salad as well, but chose the split pea curry soup. We were both extremely pleased with the quality of the ingredients, the service, and the recipes. I'm looking forward to my next visit to try one of the more unfamiliar choices. If you are looking for something completely different, healthy and delicious, be sure to try the Nu-Beginning Farm Store/Cafe. It is a "stone's throw" from the historic area of Staunton and worth the effort to find it. Another wonderful aspect of our experience was talking with John (one of the owners and a farmer). He gave us pragmatic advice on sustainable methods to deal with Japanese Beetles. It was incredibly interesting to talk with John the farmer, the chef, grocer, business operator, photographer, homesteading teacher, and who knows what else....Wow. If you're into sustainable agriculture, buy fresh-buy local, farm to fork, supporting small business, adventurous recipes, and all phases of food production, you will LOVE this place. Everyone was friendly, even the other customers! Gillian, our server, was exceptionally attentive and motivated. She provided excellent suggestions, and was knowledgeable about the menu, the ingredients, food, cooking, and the grocery inventory. Groceries that caught my eye were - fresh produce, local eggs, and a nifty selection of sauerkrauts. They generously offer samples for some of their products, so that you can try before you buy. They also offer locally made soaps, essential oil mixes, locally roasted coffee beans from all over the world, local honey, local jellies and much more. This is a great place to grab a delectable meal, and pick up outstanding local ingredients for your own culinary creations. Update June 2016 My wife and I have dined at The Store a few times since our original review. Here is what it comes down to. How do you "feel" after you consume the food that have paid for? Do you feel overweight and undernourished? Yes, it costs more than fast food, but your body will thank you. These folks are more into the consumer and the farmers than getting rich. This place is AWESOME!!! read more

Super friendly people! Have not eaten there, but have bought fresh produce and local raised chicken and eggs. Great place to grab a few really good fresh groceries. Everyone always seem glad to be there, whether they are customers or staff, which, to me, says a lot about a place. One day, I'll take the time to sit and let them cook a meal for me instead of taking something home to cook myself! read more

The food (I haven't tried anything off of the menu, only grocery items) is shabby. The produce is rarely fresh, the bread is often moldy and I don't believe that they label anything to keep track of how old it is. I went there to get coffee beans at one point; the employee (younger, looked like a mary baldwin student) approached me, snatched the coffee from my hands, and then ground it on the espresso setting without asking me how I wanted it ground. Other than the store being run poorly (which makes me very depressed considering how I can't get a job anywhere in this absurd town) the quality of the food and produce from the suppliers is great initially. It just seems to go to crap because of either poor hiring, or shoddy training. Sorry for the bad review farmers. I know it isn't all your fault, but you need to train the underlings. read more

friendliest folks around . nice for old hippies like me . like a 60s food co op . great coffee . great healthy food . eat there or take food home . sell purified water too. local vegies and fruit . etc etc LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!! read more

What a charming spot. It is a combo of a market and cafe of sorts. We both had the eggs, bacon and bread. I am gluten free and they make a delicious gluten free bread. The owner is so sweet and helpful. Definitely try it here for fresh, tasty and healthy! read more

We were in town for a running race and this delightful restaurant is located in an inconspicuous strip mall right across the hotel parking lot. The staff was friendly and the bagel with lox was delicious. They had my order ready in under five minutes. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quality breakfast for a good price. read more

Wonderful fresh, local farm to table food. Ate in and purchased delicious food to take home. Service is excellent.

We're traveling to Monticello from North Carolina and used Yelp to find a place for lunch in Staunton. We chose Nu Beginning Farm The Store because of the rating on Yelp and the reviews. We were not disappointed. This was a gem! I had the egg salad and it was wonderful. I appreciate a great sandwich and they know how to deliver. Great food! Friendly service! read more

Really tasty. Were visiting for the weekend; had a delicious breakfast and didn't hate myself afterward. Incredibly nice people that run the place. Definitely check it out. read more

My wife and I had breakfast. Great coffee, very fresh eggs, awesome bacon. Cheesy grits needed more cheese. Friendly, warm, relaxed service. Worth leaving interstate for. read more

I've always found The Store a great place to pick up fresh eggs, scones, milk, and freshly roasted coffee. The food's quite good too and not too pricey. Much better than other similar places in town. read more

Delightful and delicious. Visiting Staunton from NYC and discovered this local gem. I had the green salad with fresh strawberries and a zesty honey line dressing. My friend had the BLT. Excellent coffee. It's a find worth walking the extra block from the Main Street to get to. read more

Just excellent! Nothing to look at tucked away in a strip mall but the food is delicious. Husband had the meatloaf sandwich special, I had a chicken salad sandwich. Both options could have been dull and ordinary but it may have been the best chicken salad I have ever eaten and the bread! Oh the bread was terrific. The Cole slaw was hand chopped and lightly dressed. Portions are generous so we took our cookies to go. Wish we lived closer. read more

Excellent farm fresh food prepared with loving care and presented in a homey, comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile dining experience in Staunton Virginia. read more

Convenient location across the parking lot from Howard Johnson's and close to downtown. We tried the Welsh Lamb, Potato and Leek, Nordic Winter Vegetable and Carrot and Rosemary soups as well as the sweet and savory scones and the sandwiches. Everything was exceptional and the staff are friendly in a low key, comfortable kind of way. read more

Mostly locally sourced items, much home grown goodness, deliciously home made daily meals and grab and go options, tempting tasty baked goods, educational opportunities regarding everything they carry, and then some, and a magical ambiance that's like no other. Treat your taste buds and your heart to a visit. read more

What an incredible find during our recent visit to Staunton! Farm fresh eggs and cheese grits are to die for! Fresh made scones (we sampled every flavor...!) with butter, fresh local jelly and fresh cream were the BEST we have ever tasted. Very moist.... Then to top it all off fresh made coconut macaroons topped with chocolate and roasted pecans! Don't miss "the Store" when in Staunton, Va. And say hello to John and the "2 SAMs"! They're committed to making your visit one you'll always remember! They did ours!!!! read more