A theme cafe in the vein of Johnny Rockets, Red Tractor pulls through with its honest prices, authentic recipes and low-cal cooking. Amplified over the outdoor speakers, clucks, moos and other sounds of barnyard discord greet hungry homesteaders. A small, bustling counter-service diner, Red Tractor resembles a renovated barn, about as long and wide as six horse stalls, with a farmer's wife's sensible touches. Accents of lumberyard scrap add rustic charm to the walls, complementing the exposed-board ceiling. Cowbells string the counters.
Canned preserves line false pantry windows.
Red Tractor is a down-home family affair. Dishes are served with one side dish, a drink and ice cream. We fetched our feed at the counter after the servers hog-hollered our names, and then nosed into our boneless, skinless chicken breast rubbed in a seasoned marinade. In keeping with American tradition, the poultry is slightly overcooked but retains its natural juices and flavor. The accompanying mushroom salad has a definite Italian influence.