Farmers’ Road packs it in

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 20, 2016

Farmers' Road in Painters Crossing is making a detour and shutting down on Saturday, June 25.

After three years in Painters Crossing shopping center, Farmers’ Road is making a detour. The restaurant that opened in 2013 and offered what owner Courtney Rozsas called “better for you, farm-fresh fast food,” is closing on Saturday, June 25.

It’s the second Chadds Ford restaurant to close in less than two weeks.

Rozsas said in an email sent through Sevag Public Relations of Lancaster, “We have had a wonderful three years in our Chadds Ford location. I am so grateful to be a part of such a warm, inspiring community and to have met so many amazing customers along the way. We plan to focus our efforts on expanding the brand and are actively scouting new drive thru locations.”

The release also said Farmers’ Road will open a pop-up juice and snack bar in collaboration with Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa & Salon on Route 1 in Glen Mills.

During the restaurant’s last week, some specials are being offered. On Tuesday, June 21 there will be a complimentary sweet treat with Buffalo Blue wrap. Wednesday, will feature half off off wraps for lunch and dinner. Thursday is a “sip and savor,” a free all-natural soda with purchase of any sandwich. Kids eat free on Friday and Saturday, the last day. There will be free 12-ounce shakes with no purchase necessary.

Farmers’ Road opened in spring of 2013. Rozsas said at the time she chose the location because she grew up in Western Delaware County.

“I’m from the area and I love the area. I thought it was perfect, a no-brainer…I used to go to the movies here,” she said at the time.

Her idea was to offer healthy farm fresh food in a fast food manner. She said that the many farms in Western Delaware County and Southern Chester County offered her a wealth of resources.

On June 8, Anthony Stella, of Chef Anthony’s Italian Market announced his shop in Olde Ridge Village was closing.

Rozsas also owns Lotus Farm to Table in Media.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.