iron hen cafe

a new favorite!. i frequent the iron hen at least once a week for lunch!
i have tried several of their entrees and have never been disappointed. the food is fresh, primarily local, and amazing! and for all of these qualities it's very reasonably priced! the restaurant itself also has a quaint, cozy, neighborhood feel (iloveeating outside).
i highly recommend the fried goat cheese salad = incredible! i am also a big fan of the homemade, thinly sliced, sweet potato chips - yum!!

i am so thrilled that greensboro finally has a restaurant like this that offers healthy, delicious food that supports our local economy. please support them to so that we can enjoy this restaurant for many years to come!

one of my favorite place to hangout. i absolutelylovethe ambience and the vibe at this place. moreover , the food they serve is finger licking good . the staff is highly courteous and friendly. the service is great ,you don't have to really wait too long for your food. the place is a little crowded but not too much ,still it doesn't compromise on the the service. i will surelyloveto visit here again. its an amazing place to be.

love the shrimp and grits!.lovethe atmosphere, and decor of this place, and the food is awesome! we had the shrimp and grits, and it was the best that i have ever eaten. we had an appetizer of their homemade deviled eggs, and they were really good too. ilovethe fact that they use fresh, local ingredients in their cooking. the food was very tasty, and had a wonderful blend of flavors. our server was really nice, and provided excellent service. overall, the whole dining experience was great, and we can't wait to eat there again.

first time but wont be the last!. great first visit to iron hen. have heard about it for months, but decided to try out their brunch today. the grit bowl was a hit with my friend and the corn beef hash was perfect for me.lovethe interior, but we chose to sit outside at the picnic tables and watch a little tennis across the street. colin was great!

it’s march! hopefully that means we’re due for some warmer weather, but even if it stays cold and dreary you should make your way to the iron hen, located off wendover close to downtown. this peaceful pick permeates the senses with amazingly fresh local ingredients. ilovesmall bistro style eateries and this month’s pick is just that; tiny yet satisfying. i highly recommend checking them out on a friday (after 5) for their skillet fried chicken special; espresso flour fried chicken and two sides, i recommend the brussel sprout hash and smoked gouda mac’n cheese. if you’re looking for local, fresh and fabulous, check out the iron hen!     http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/156/1502383/restaurant/piedmont-triad/iron-hen-cafe-greensboro”> about these ads div.wpa>div { margin-top: 1em; } share this: twitter facebook like this: like loading... greensboro restaurants

ilovethis place!. i am a commercial pilot; so having traveled many places and seen many things, i have to admit that my tastes can be rather selective. in so many restaurants and shops across the nation (and yes, even the world) you happen upon the same cuisine everywhere. the same sandwich, the same soup, the same salad, desert, etc. obviously locales offer different variations, and to find a truly unique and representative flavor of the area you have to look very hard. i am tickled pink that here in greensboro,nc i didn't have to look to hard at all.

nearly two years ago now i discovered the iron hen, and i have to say that i have really been satisfied every time i have returned. so many restaurants have attempted to capture local flavor, and have only succeeded in drowning their quest in the typical. the hen offers distinctive flair that is only surpassed by its commitment to the meal. the menu, while simplistic in its nature is truly a work of art. the artisan chefs have found a way to literally taste each ingredient in every selection. each and every dish is an homage to health, flavor, and satisfaction. this is unique in the area, and while one might expect such a menu to be found at an exorbitantly expensive restaurant, this clearly isn't the case. the prices are well within reason, and its location is very accessible.

its quiet and unassuming exterior houses a bustle of guests who have also found the food delectable, and for good reason. the staff is friendly, and the food is real. nearly all the ingredients are from the local vendors which surround the area, and in return the iron hen willing to give back to the community. the restaurant is committed to leaving as little a foot print as it can with all disp0sable products being one hundred percent compost able. being from a very environmentally aware place, i can appreciate this immensely.

in short, this traveler is well satisfied and intends to make several return visits. the iron hen is a unique slice of americana. it preserves the flavors of the area's past while keeping a steady eye on the future. i am only too happy to endorse the iron hen in every way that i can.

unique, delicious, cute. iron hen cafe is becoming a habit! welovethe tasty salads, the fresh and local ingredients, the ever-changing menu, and the food-focused-simplicity of sides like "roasted root vegetables." staff is friendly. style is cute and comfortable.

fresh, simplistic, organic. great service!!! would recommend for a casual lunch. iloveall the vegetarian options!

iloveiron hen!!. this is my absolute favorite spot in g'boro to dine. ilovethe atmosphere, the concept and most importantly the food! breakfast, the steel cut oats with blueberry compote, omg they will make an oatmeal lover out of anyone, they are crazy good, you just have to try them to understand!! of course that's just one of many awesome choices, alsolovethe black bean cakes with a poached egg and tomatillo sauce, sooo good! for the reviewer that said the crab cakes were full of fillers, you must have this restaurant mixed up with another. the crab cakes are at the top of my list, as they seem to be made of only fluffy, sweet, crab meat and perfectly cooked, every time. let's not forget to mention the shrimp and grits, such a southern favorite and the hen does it so well. the sides are unique and plentiful and i can't forget to mention the cakes and other baked goodies, which just seem to keep getting better!! yes, iron hen is definitely at the top of my favorites list, do yourself a favor, check it out!

shrimp and grits. so amazing!


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catfish sandwich with the perfect deviled egg. yum!


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tempeh tacos. these are very tasty!


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iron hen café: fresh. local. good. simply amazing!. iron hen café: fresh. local. good.

i mean come on people! if the words on the front of the building don't tell you all you need to know, then i think you just might have a few screws loose in that pretty little head of yours. if anyone is as bold as the owner of iron hen café to put how good it is on the front of the building, it durn well better be good inside…period. *smiles* let me tell you, it was fantastic!

it was literally like foodie heaven. the menu speaks for itself, when you see phrases like…

"old mill of guilford's buttermilk buckwheat pancakes…"
"simple kneads bakery's buttermilk roll sliced and dipped in a peanut butter batter, seared and topped with sliced bananas, honey, and powdered sugar"
"tender braised beef short ribs, pulled and served over asiago peppercorn toast, topped with fresh arugula, poached eggs and a hickory smoked tomato hollandaise"
"crab cake medallions seared"
"grilled peach and scallop salad with walnuts and bleu cheese crumbles"
"fried goat cheese salad with a grilled pineapple and pancetta salsa over mesclun greens, topped with an aged balsamic reduction" (i'm getting this one next time, wow!)
"grilled portobello mushroom on asiago peppercorn bread with provolone cheese, caramelized sweet onion, roasted red peppers, roasted red pepper aioli, and spinach" (had that last night, amazing!)
"tender braised beef short rib in natural jus with hickory smoked brie, shaved red onions, and baby arugula, on a kaiser bun"
are you drooling yet??? wait, there's more…

"friday night iron skillet fried chicken: a breast and leg dusted in espresso flour and friend in a cast iron skillet" (omg, did you read that??? yum!)
"baked smoked gouda mac and cheese, parmesan charred corn on the cob, corn fritters with honey, collard green egg rolls"
they also have a delightful selection of baked goods at the front counter, and an espresso selection that looked tasty.
it's the kind of place that makes you want to become a better foodie…and, while i'm sure i wouldloveevery single adventurous thing on the menu, ilovethe simple things from a kitchen even more (because yes, the simple things are the true test of a good restaurant) , and with that being said, the best thing i put in my mouth at the restaurant…the baked smoked gouda mac and cheese. it wasn't that annoying mac and cheese with stringy cheese everywhere where you have to check and see if anyone saw you tackling that long string that dripped down from your hungry mouth. it was smooth, cheesy…..creamy. it was as if the gods had bent down from the heavens and touched the chef personally that made it. mouth wateringly good.

the atmosphere: when you walked in, you just felt peaceful. there were no harsh colors in your face, the lighting was soft. it was very light and refreshing. it's exactly how you want to feel when walking into a place that has a mission to connect the food they serve to the farm it came from and the people at their tables. green. the back of the menu states that they favor organic and north carolina grown items.

we are our own farmers' biggest fans and we must support them in every way we can! what better way than supporting a local restaurant that prides themselves on bringing us local goods from local farms and companies and helps contribute to a healthier agricultural north carolina.

the help: a real quick blurb about the people working there last night…matt, kate, and chandler (who briefly appeared from the back towards the end of the visit)….yum, beautiful, quite cute. oh sure, you've heard me talk about delicious waiters before…but these guys took it to a whole new level. they were super nice to us and everyone in there that night. truly seemed like good hearted individuals, and those are the people you want to employ. they were tolerant of my questions, and took the time to make us feel welcome in their restaurant. they acted like they were owners as well and took pride in the items when i asked them for suggestions. it was great to have that interaction, and to see them interacting with other tables as well. they really do care about the customer's experience.

thank you iron hen café for a fabulous pre-birthday dinner. the food was wonderful, the employees were entertaining and fabulous, and the whole experience was refreshing. will be back next week, and the week after that, and after that, and …….. (you get the point).

a few shots of my visit…. i would have loved to have had my real camera in here, but you get cell phone pictures. *smiles*

a rollercoaster of a restaurant. each time i have been there have been obvious pros and cons. sometimes the entree is cold when it should be hot. other times the mac and cheese has been grainy and cold, and sometimes the mac and cheese is delicious. a bit overpriced considering inconsistent food. service is fast, they have local food and a decent beer selection. the location is horrible. short rib and brie sandwich. has yet to let me down. i want tolovethis place, but can only like it due to many flaws.