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A North Yorkshire farm shop and café with its own miniature railway has become a popular destination for families and visitors to the area.
Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Café, on Thornton Road near Pickering, currently holds a 4.4-star rating on Tripadvisor from around 650 reviews.
The business combines a farm shop and butchery with an 80-seat café serving breakfasts, brunches, lunches, cakes and drinks.
But there is plenty beyond the food to attract visitors, with a miniature railway operating during the summer and school holidays, a children's play area, pick-your-own fruit in season and a secure dog walking field.
Recent customers have described Cedarbarn as a great place for a family day out as well as somewhere to stop for breakfast or lunch.
Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Café, on Thornton Road near Pickering
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One visitor, who went with family in August, praised the breakfast as well as the attractions for younger children.
They wrote: "What a lovely place, we visited the café, miniature railway and play park, a great breakfast for us all."
The reviewer added that the café had been accommodating when it came to a dairy-free requirement.
Another recent customer described their Sunday lunch as "great value" and a "perfect lunch", adding that staff were happy to bring extra gravy and vegetables.
Breakfast is a recurring favourite among diners.
One visitor who stopped in July praised the quality of the local produce, particularly the sausages.
They wrote: "Delicious breakfast! High quality local food, especially the sausages.
"We enjoyed everything on our breakfast plate."
The same customer also praised the play area and train ride, which proved popular with their grandson.
Another reviewer, who visited while on holiday, said Cedarbarn had become one of their favourite places for breakfast.
They praised the full English after being seated in the café's conservatory without a booking.
They wrote: "Very tasty full English, exactly the right amount for me. Toast was exceptional."
They added that they regularly went out for breakfast and were "quite picky", but Cedarbarn had become their "joint favourite" alongside their usual local venue.
Sunday lunch has also attracted strong reviews.
A customer who visited in April said they had chosen Cedarbarn after being put off by the cost of Sunday lunches at some local pubs.
They said they had hoped for "good value, unpretentious and home-cooked food" and found exactly that.
The diner praised the roast lamb, beef, Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes, adding that portions of meat and vegetables were generous.
They wrote: "The restaurant was full and clearly enjoyed by locals and visitors."
Another family who visited for Sunday lunch in May described the food as "excellent and substantial", while praising the service as friendly and helpful.
They said staff had also been clear about the choices available for a younger member of the family who needed gluten- and dairy-free food.
The café offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
Its adjoining farm shop sells local and home-produced food, with a butchery counter among its main features.
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Several visitors say the shop is part of the appeal.
One customer who visited twice during a holiday stopped first for lunch and then returned for breakfast later in the week.
They said: "Lovely food and friendly staff. Both times visited the farm shop too for goodies to take away."
Cedarbarn's miniature railway is another feature regularly mentioned by families.
The site also offers pick-your-own fruit during the summer seasons, while its secure dog walking field can be booked in advance.
Its combination of breakfasts, traditional Sunday lunches, local produce and family attractions has made it more than simply a place to stop for something to eat.