What in the world is "the Beef Barn"....

The front of the restaurant.

Hello everyone!

First off, the Beef Barn is a restaurant. It's located in my hometown of North Smithfield, RI and it's a small, local place where we all like to enjoy a sandwich, fries, and a famous milkshake. They have a small menu with favorites that keep people coming back again and again. The reason I have this blog is because I want to find out what is the reason people from town and outside of town travel to the Beef Barn. I know everyone has to eat, but what keeps the Beef Barn successful when the chain fast food places (McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Subway, etc) are right up the road? My family and I have been to this place to eat many times, and we have formed memories from sitting in the booths enjoying our meal. I know I come back because it reminds me of family and traditions, but I want to study why other people come back. I'm also curious to see if the "regulars" are mostly families with younger kids, couples, teenagers hanging out, elderly folks, etc. The Beef Barn is definitely not your ordinary restaurant... Their unique seating, small but satisfying menu, and great service are all good reasons to come back. Personally, I keep coming back to continue one of my family traditions. It may sound gross at first, but if you ever take a trip and eat at the Beef Barn, I highly recommend dipping your fries into your milkshake. I learned it from my dad, and from what I've heard more people know about it! That's my secret about the Beef Barn, but I'm anxious to learn more secrets about this place that no one knows!