Saskatoon Berry Barn

A rainy gloomy Sunday in the city called for the first trip out to the Saskatoon Berry Barn.  The Berry Barn as we know it has become a popular tourist spot and a regular visit for a lot of locals.  Located 10 minutes outside the city and situated along the river banks of the Saskatchewan River, it is easy to understand why it is a popular escape.

Upon walking into the barn you are greeted with a very well stocked gift shop full of local Saskatoon berry products and souvenirs.  If that wasn't enough, there is a greenhouse and berry patch that you can dive into after your meal inside the barn.  So let's focus in on the food!

I had the 'Berry Barn Burner' that included borscht, perogies, farmer sausage, vegetables and dessert.  The borscht was confusing as it wasn't what I expected.  It was tomato based with carrots, cabbage and a lot of dill.  Definitely too sweet for my liking, but I have had the borscht with beets in the past that was a lot better.

Next was the main course that came with farmer sausage, cottage cheese perogies, and vegetables.  Farmer sausage is one of my favourites and it didn't disappoint.  Lean and flavourful as expected.  The perogies on the other hand were cooked from frozen, resulting in more moisture inside than cottage cheese as it was disintegrating.  It came with a sauce that was too rich when combined with the perogies.  Vegetables of the day were asparagus - blanched and that was it.  All in all, wasn't the greatest meal, but I do know the greatest part of the Berry Barn is the pie!

Save the best for last.  The pie never disappoints as it is the best seller at the Berry Barn.  It comes in a Splenda version which is great for those who are diabetic or just don't want the sugar!  I had the Splenda version which has a crust on top.  The regular version does not, but both are equally good.  I have yet to have a Saskatoon berry pie better than what they do here.  It certainly will not disappoint and something that you can count on.

It's a unique part of Saskatoon and a must for tourists.  For the locals, it's a great escape from the city on a Sunday to enjoy the peaceful view and pie!!