Welcome to our Kitchen

Joy, a chef with an infectious smile and ever-busy hands, transforms the freshest local bounty like an artist. Mornings begin with her basket overflowing with plump tomatoes, impossibly green lettuces, and jewel-toned berries. In the kitchen, a symphony of chopping, simmering, and baking fills the air as Joy combines these ingredients to create sumptuous meals. Her menu, a celebration of local harvests, offers hearty sandwiches piled high with roasted vegetables, her amazing house-roasted brisket or other meats accompanied  by seasonal greens or a steaming cup of her healthy, unique soup. Joy also creates delicious desserts bursting with the sweetness of chocolate, fresh berries or seasonal delights. Of course one should also try her famous carrot cake.

Joy’s dedication isn’t just to her craft, but to her community. She hosts cooking classes using a variety of recipes that exemplify the importance of fresh, local food.

Joy’s is a place to Eat, Shop & Relax.  Joy’s Once Upon A Thyme is a welcoming vibrant hub for friends and family to gather – a place to  celebrate the bounty of the land and the deep connection between chef, community, and the freshest seasonal ingredients.

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Joy’s Once Upon A Thyme was featured on the Food Network

Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme restaurant is thrilled to have been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.” Host Guy Fieri highlights the cozy diner’s dishes and inviting ambiance. Joy’s creative approach to comfort food shines as she shares unique recipes and techniques. The episode not only showcases the menu but also the heartwarming story behind “Once Upon A Thyme.”