F.A.R.M. Cafe

F.A.R.M. café is a fantastic addition to the the Boone community. Every single person that works here is completely dedicated to making Boone a better place, and to making sure everyone here is as comfortable as possible. I honestly couldn’t say enough good things about this establishment! Not only is the staff and the cause great, but the food is to die for as well. I would absolutely recommend anyone in Boone check out this place!

Great concept! feed all regardless of means. Happened in on Meatless Monday! Had really great vegan and vegetarian food.

The food here is so good. Price is great… They do tend to skimp on portion size sometimes but just ask for more.

FARM Café is a «pay what you can» community restaurant. I’ve never heard of this concept before and I absolutely love it. Even better than that is the fact that the food is healthy, gourmet and tasty.
On the day of my visit, I was on vacation in Boone, with a friend who is a local of the area. She recommended that we stop by. On the day of our visit, they were serving vegetarian shepards pie, apple & fig salad, among other tasty bites.
The restaurant itself is very simple, but has a homey, warm, inviting feel. The food is outstanding. And of course, they get a 5 star review for their generosity and kindness of offering up food for whatever any person can afford to pay for it. 2 thumbs way up!

Really enjoyed our experience at FARM. The fresh food was excellent and love the concept of pay what you can. Will go back

Chef Renee is brilliant and her vegetarian meals keep getting better and better. Today the menu had french bread pizzas, with hummus, olives, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and cheese. They were just delicious with some wild rice, cranberry and pecan salad and a green bean, snap pea and sweet potato medley on the side. Finishing that off with a moist, chocolaty brownie made the whole experience perfect!
Last week, there were sublime stuffed peppers, with mushrooms, artichoke hearts and wild rice, and an almond aoli on top to finish!
You really should stop in and try something from the buffet! The community spirit is palpable!

The F.A.R.M. Café is revolutionary and delicious! Their mission is to Feed All Regardless of Means, and so members of the community are able to exchange work hours for food or pay what they can. 90% of the café is run by volunteer workers, and everyone is super friendly, caring, and hardworking! On top of their awesome contributions to the community the food is AMAZING, FRESH, and tastes like HOME COOKING!

I love the F.A.R.M. Café! It’s a wonderful community kitchen with tasty, gourmet, locally sourced food! I originally found the café while looking for volunteer opportunities but have come to love it for the delicious meals and sense of community. Most work is done by volunteers, customers pay what they can and for those with limited means, volunteer for an hour and enjoy a free meal. Meals change daily and always include a vegetarian option. Some of my favorites include: baked spaghetti, tamale pie, various soups and stews, fresh salads with homemade dressings and their incredible patty melt Rubens! Give the café a try and enjoy a delicious meal while helping this wonderful community! Feed All Regardless of Means!

The Wall Street Journal recently mentioned FARM Café as a «must-​stop» on a culinary road trip through Appalachia. You can read the article here:
I’ve eaten here many times, and the food is always amazingly flavorful. The executive chef was once the sous chef at nearby Westglow Spa, which was rated one of the best in the nation by Travel & Leisure Mag. This week, I enjoyed a cup of sweet potato stew, cornbread chicken cordon bleu, and honey dijon cauliflower & spinach. Eating here is especially memorable because it’s one of 50+ pay-​what-​you-​can cafes across the nation and you can be a part of the gourmet, pay-​it-​forward movement that seems to be gaining popularity.

Had a great time eating lunch there today. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the friendly staff, who informed me of the atypical process. There are three plate sizes with suggested donations for each, which allows you to pay what you’re able. The food was very tasty, fresh and enjoyable. I highly recommend it for a laid back lunch or dinner.

Today was the Café’s grand opening, and it was amazing! I just have to say that their crab cakes were some of the best I’ve ever had! Jumbo lump crab meat and a light coating, cooked perfectly, topped with a wonderful aioli. It was amazing!
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6÷16÷2012 4.0 star rating
Feed yourself while helping others! What a great combination! Great prices– you pay per plate. They have suggested price, and you pay what you can. They’re hoping you’ll throw in a couple of extra dollars for all the good work that this nonprofit organization manages throughout the year. They’ve taken over the old counter at Boone Drug, which made me sad, and are quickly becoming a favorite for their fresh ingredients and friendly faces. Volunteers that can help their top notch chef cook up and serve daily offerings are always welcome. Does this sound like an ad? It’s not often that we get such an innovative and delicious way to help others in our community, so I’m not sorry to put a little plug in for these hard working people!