The Market Cafe at Bonton Farms

I wanted to experience the Bonton Farm for a long time. I finally found the time to visit for lunch in May. It is a lovely dining spot with southern down home dining. You can eat inside or on their outside patio that oversees the garden that they are well-known for in the southern area. We chose to sit outside. The patio is covered and we'll ventilated even for a May afternoon. It was over 90 outside and I couldn't tell! ...and I hate the heat! We order the fries, fried green tomatoes, biscuit flight, chicken wing plate and catfish plate. The service was a bit slow, however, they had a fairly large tour group having lunch that day. Overall, the food was "good", but not well seasoned for my liking. Now, if you like a good clean, "let the food speak for itself" flavors, it is worth the trip. I still love going here, because it is a great place to visit. We missed the goats, but got to see the garden a bit. We also missed the coffee shop and the marketplace because everything closes at 3pm. I would say, if you want a fun, relaxed morning or early afternoon experience, this is definitely a go-to! It was an overall great experience!

The atmosphere is very relaxing awesome garden a real chill spot . Service is very slow... Presentation is on point. For food Thanks Gordon......Food ummm 🤔 fried green tomatoes came out on a hot plate but the tomatoes was room temp Chief came and replaced the tomatoes 🥰 Smoked meatloaf Hell no , texture was like salisbury steak to mushy .i will try them again. Different day maybe a different cook 🧐😣

The food and atmosphere were amazing. Definitely recommend the Green Mater Sandwich - the pimento cheese and hot sauce spread as well as the fried green tomatoes on this sandwich were exquisite. The birds, butterflies, and bees all around you as you eat make the experience so wholesome. Service is slow, and prices are high, but for the ambiance and quality of the food, it is worth it. Also, ask about portions before ordering...the chicken wings serving is super small.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience from the food to the farm. The servers were incredible, even though we visited during their lunch rush. The food took a bit longer than I would have preferred, but the servers were very still attentive and kept us updated on the dishes. They were truly amazing! The food was absolutely delicious! Saturday can get quite busy, so it’s recommended to make reservations. Occasionally, they run out of their main dishes and appetizers, so it’s best to arrive early. (That should give you an idea of how popular the place is!)

Wonderful food with friendly and helpful staff! They seemed happy to be there and very informative about the food. The fried catfish was very good and the Mac and cheese was delicious!

Great food for a great cause! The pancakes and biscuits were probably the best I’ve ever had. The recipes aren’t groundbreaking but are executed extremely well. Sitting on the back patio was lovely and the staff were very nice. This is a great restaurant with the same group the offers important volunteering opportunities in the area. Supporting local businesses with great a mission is a win-win for everyone.

Melanie accommodated our large party on 21 July of accomplished women who came from humble beginnings! They have a small staff but they were attentive and kind. Kaitlyn moved as fast as could with the Saturday being crowded. Ashanti and Gary were great with keeping water flowing and plates cleared. Chef Amber did NOT disappoint. Food was farm to table fresh and good. We are so blessed and wanted to be a blessing by supporting a place with a great cause. Kudos to Bonton!! We also shopped at the lovely market and coffee house. God bless!

Man this place is COOL! There is an actual farm here where they serve the food they grow in the cafe! Talk about fresh! The service was awesome with everyone being friendly and answering my dumb questions lol they invited me to check out the farm in the back while they prepared my breakfast sandwich. DEFINITELY a hidden gem that needs to be checked out! The inside seating was open bright, open and comfortable, the outside seating had a very inviting farm feel to it with fireplaces and beautiful outside scenery. I came Saturday morning and again I cannot stress how nice the whole staff was! And the food was delicious, I’m going to definitely come back and flaring some family and friends!!