The Blue Barn is a must-visit spot for us at the Minnesota State Fair, often our very first stop! Year after year, they come up with incredibly delicious and unique dishes. Some of our past favorites include the French Toast Bites (complete with whipped cream, berry sauce, and a fun pop rocks topping!), the Nashville Hot Chicken on-a-stick, and the delightful Breakfast Gnocchi.
2024: Forget chicken AND waffles, this is chicken IN a waffle! The Blue Barn's unique take on this classic combo features crispy chicken tenders and savory sausage gravy piled high in a homemade-style waffle cone. A truly satisfying and delicious treat that's perfect for a day at the fair!
PB Bacon Cakes: We Devoured These! Thick-cut bacon dipped in pancake batter and griddled to perfection. Then, topped with peanut butter whipped cream, grape jelly, and crunchy banana chips. Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy – it hit all the right notes!
2023: This year, our party tried two orders of this year's new item, the Hot Honey Cheese Sticks, and these missed the mark. Both orders were served over cooked, and both lacked flavor. These will be a pass if they remain on the...
Read moreGreat place to visit at the MN State Fair.
You have to try the French Toast bites and Blueberry Basil Lemonade....it was very refreshing without being overly sweet.
We were at the fair early and stopped for breakfast.
• French Toast Bites • Texas Toast
Staff and service was top notch...loved it.
I found a new "go-to" spot at the...
Read moreThe blue cheese fritters with chimchurri are absolutely fantastic! the blueberry lemonade was also decent. The food was on the pricey side--$7 for a very small cup...
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