Dutton Farmstand — Attraction in Manchester

Hot today so I’m sure the staff was having a long day, and lots of tourists from out of town. I’ve been here many times as pricey as it is and I usually enjoy it – unfortunately the cashier today was not friendly at all I said hello and she was silent, then proceeded to grab my basket from over the counter instead of just saying a polite “oh you can put that right up here”… then she seemed annoyed that I didn’t know the price of their plant I was buying. Then she grabbed the next person in lines basket the same way she did to me and he looked shocked as well so I know it wasn’t just me. Not expecting anyone to put on a show! Just general politeness is always appreciated from anyone I...

Dutton's is known for their strawberries which are truly excellent when in season. There is also lots of fresh produce to choose from. And if you're a gardener there's a lot for you here. I used to like to stop in for a cookie every now and then but they changed the recipe and now the cookies are not nearly as good. And to add insult to injury, they raised the price 20 cents. Also, they tout their maple creemees but don't bother. Their small creemee is so small that the ice cream barely pokes its nose out of the cone. The last time I had one I think the cone had been in the box for about a year. Stale and...

Fresh herbs year round from field and or green house. Providers of local cheeses, ice creams, dressings, eggs, pasta, plus. Their own maple syrups and sugar house with tastings during mud season (around late February to early April depending on the weather each year.) Their own orchard apples and many of their own veggies including Gilfeather turnips. They have a pick-your -own berries location. Home baked goods include pies, cookies, bars and more. Greenhouse annuals, perrenials, nursery trees and shrubs. Live farm animals in...