The tagline for The Barnyard in Branchville is “more than just awesome burgers,” so what else do they serve? Though it’s touted as a fast casual burger spot, the owners promise the menu offers something for everyone. In particular, you’ll also find chicken, empanadas, and more.
The Barnyard Co-owner Amy Fiorentino says the 2,000-square-foot space has a “warm, welcoming, casual atmosphere with fun farm-style décor.” It seats 70 indoors, with additional seasonal outdoor seating beneath the covered front entrance area. Amy says the menu mixes “traditional and new American cuisine using the best quality and freshest ingredients possible.”
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At The Barnyard the most popular menu items are, of course, their burgers. For instance, their number-one seller is the Yard Burger (Certified Angus Beef served with lettuce, tomato, and onion). The MSD burger is also popular, which gets its name from another Branchville business, Milk Street Distillery. The Barnyard uses the Distillery’s “War Penny Bourbon” in the BBQ sauce for this burger; as well as bourbon candied bacon, crispy onion straws, and bleu cheese crumbles.
But if you’re not in the mood for a burger, don’t worry, their empanadas are crowd pleasers too. These hand-braided delights contain sweet or savory fillings like Philly cheesesteak, buffalo chicken, or chocolate chip cookie dough; the latter is an instant favorite of the staff.
They also take customer feedback when it comes to rotating specials. For example, the Country Fried Chicken Sandwich is now a permanent menu item thanks to customer requests. It’s topped with Yard-made sausage gravy and a fried egg. They serve other chicken sandwiches, “but this one definitely stands out as a perfect comfort food option,” Amy says.
About The Owners
Amy owns The Barnyard with her husband, Paul. They’ve lived in Sussex County for more than 15 years; but they moved to the Branchville area about five years ago with their two daughters. Paul has plenty of experience in the food industry, from sweeping floors to managing multiple restaurant concepts. Meanwhile, Amy was a dental hygienist with previous restaurant management experience. Prior to COVID, the couple owned More Thyme Café in Augusta. They opened The Barnyard because they needed a larger space for their catering and food truck business.
You can find The Barnyard at 1 Wantage Ave in Branchville. Look for them online to learn more.
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The Barnyard FAQs
No, they do not accept reservations.
The Barnyard offers Gluten-free options, yes.
Yes, they have vegetarian options.
Yes, the restaurant offers takeout.
They deliver directly to Milk Street Distillery. Uber Eats and GrubHub are coming soon.
No, they are BYOB.
Yes, they have a kids’ menu.
All Photos: © The Barnyard
