I have been living in Florida for over 40 years. Each year I return to visit family, and each time I would visit Adrian's Orchard. Love, love, loved them. The cider, The jams, the fruits, the carmel, the persimmons, way too much to mention. Loved it all. Last year my husband passed away and I found out that Adrian's closed. So very, very sad. It seems the better part of Indianapolis is closing...Adrian's, Lidners, Roslyns, Maria's, Edwards, the list is endless! Adrian's, your closing hurts to the core. I have my memories. You will be missed beyond words. Bless you. read more

We are thrilled that Adrian's has re-opened and once again we can get some delicious apples and cider! They also have some lovely pumpkin for eating, decorating and all purposes in between. The main store space has been cleared out and has racks of apples, some pumpkins and cider for sale as well as random yummy treats such as Carmel apples etc. While we were there one of the new owners told us they are hoping to hold events perhaps in the store portion or in their updated barn/pavilion area. They have a great space now with picnic tables and a fire pit for eating and enjoying the fall colors. They also have a Brozini's pizza food truck which is delightful! If you have a hankering for pizza and apples this is a great spot to come sit outside and enjoy nature with some amazing food. We were encouraged to walk the orchard and the grounds to see their improvements. It was fun to be back in this spot that has been iconic for many of us and hopefully will continue to be so for years to come! If you haven't checked them out yet they are a great place for a fall outing and some amazing cider and apples, pumpkins etc. and we were told the cider recipe is the same so not to worry about a change in tradition! Come on out and enjoy! We will be back next weekend for sure! read more

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A small but cozy orchard with great customer service. We came today shortly after they opened. They had carts for the pumpkins available. We walked around and were able to find two pumpkins perfect for carving. They have two covered areas with tables and a small fire pit. The inside had apples and a beautiful fire place. They weigh your pumpkins- it was about $20 for the ones we got. They also have apple cider and caramel apples. read more

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Lovely little spot on the south side. I took WAY too long to visit Adrian's but I'm glad I finally did. Safe during covid- plenty of space to keep your distance unless they become a bit busy in their shop. Apple cider slushie is SO good and did not disappoint. It was a bit warm that day too so it was a perfect treat. I recommend going to the pumpkin patch as early as you can during the season (but not too early so your carved pumpkin doesn't spoil before Halloween). The selection was great for how early we went. You pay by the weight too which I found to be reasonably priced in my opinion. The lady outside helping the patch gives tips on how to keep your pumpkin to last longer too. She recommends cutting from the bottom so the stem keeps it's nutrients. Overall we had a great time. And no entry fee :) Oh! And and.. their apple butter is world class perfection!! read more

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Some orchards are out in the middle of nowhere and promote themselves by adding festivals, playgrounds, corn mazes, etc. Otherwise, why would you travel there. But Adrian Orchards is an Urban Orchard. It's nestled into a neighborhood that grew up around it. Did you know that this orchard has been going for 95 years? That says they must be doing something right! So, don't come expecting lots of fun things to entertain children. They have a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, and a store. The good news is that keeps the crowds down so you can get in, make your selections, and not wait long in line. I pulled into their paved parking lot (another plus!) and browsed around some of the display they had outside their store. They were selling beautiful mums for only $8 that were ideal for planting (I did!) Inside the store, there was a wide range of produce, apple cider (already cold), Indian corn bundles, and an area decorated with festive autumn and Halloween items. They also had jams and jellies, and other canned goods for fruits that were out of season. Staff was friendly and offered to help find items. Checkout was quick and easy too. If you want all the perks of going to the orchard without having to fight the crowds, then consider Adrian! Review #3156 read more

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As always, They never disappoint me! Fresh apple cider, caramel apples, fried biscuits with apple butter, Yummy! I love to come here in the fall and pick my pumpkin and get a gallon of fresh cider! During the month of October there is a church group that sells huge all beef hot dogs w/ a pickle for $3 and fried biscuits with apple butter made fresh while u wait! It is always free to shop and a family owned business for 3 generations. read more

Adrian Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I could not help myself, upon entering the store I proclaimed loudly "Smells like apples in here!" Need to know something about apples? Just ask!! They know their apples, all varieties are labeled with detailed information about each variety. They had maybe 20+! Most are grown in their own orchard about 30 minutes south of Indy. They have a ton of jams, jellies, honey, and a few sweets, a very cute little store! Why have I not stopped by before today!? I got some apple butter and pears (they have some other fruit versus just apples too!!) I saw someone get a cider slushy and I was compelled to get one as well, $1.50 for a small cup. DELICIOUS. My companion regretted not getting one herself! They also had beautiful gift baskets filled with fruit and goodies. The south side should be happy to have Adrian Orchards, it's quaint, and a must-visit! read more

When I think of orchards, I think of the country. Driving for miles and miles down long country roads until you come to a long and dusty driveway with rows and rows of apple trees surrounding the place. If this is what you think of too, think again. Adrian Orchards is just a short drive from downtown and less than a mile outside the 465 loop. That's right you urban dweller you.. fresh pressed apple cider is just a 20 minute drive from Monument Circle during the apple season. Arriving shortly after 4pm on a Sunday afternoon (they close at 5), the parking lot only had one or two spots open. Pay careful attention to your GPS.. it's in a residential neighborhood and it's easy to pass if you aren't looking for it. The shop sits off the road behind some homes, and while it's small, it's got everything those rural places have, minus the drive. Need a pumpkin? How about permission pulp? Jams, jellies and butters? They've got them all, plus a nice selection of spices and rubs. I think I even saw some local produce (green beans maybe?) as I was trying to make it down the tiny aisles that were packed full of people. I picked up a couple gallons of apple cider, gourds for seasonal decorating, and a butternut squash for about $20. I also saved a half tank of gas! If you're familiar with the local phenomenon known as Apple Buzz, a beer brewed by nearby Oaken Barrel (Greenwood), you know that the cider that makes this amazing brew comes from Adrians Orchard. For those of you who don't know what Apple Buzz is.. forget I said anything about it. It goes so fast that they'll probably be out of it before you get there. The cider is what makes it so magical, and for I tip my hat to you Mr and Mrs Adrian. read more

Blink and you might just fly past Adrian Orchards. Smack in the middle of older and newer residential additions, this orchard really crams a lot into the land it occupies. A small apple orchard, pumpkin patch and barn all beckon you to take a break from harried city life without really leaving the metropolis. Adrian's presses their own cider in the fall and it is delicious! We also picked up some Macintosh apples during our visit - several of them did not make it home - the spicy, juicy handfuls were just too darn good to resist! Since we were on our way to eat lunch, we did not pick up any other treats, but the carmel apples tempted us. Also, on the day of our visit, two ladies were outside the barn cooking up fried biscuits with apple butter, brats and hot dogs. This is not something I've seen done at other local orchards, but what a great idea! Adrian apparently does not do the "U Pick" thing, but does provide excellent customer service. This is a great place to take the kids, especially around pumpkin-selecting time. The folks here have been growing fruit and other select produce for 83 years....that says something about their commitment to quality! read more

Adrian Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I always love finding new produce, fruit and vegetable stands, especially when they are full-fledged orchards! I live on the Northside of Indianapolis and am just becoming familiar with that area. I don't know much at all about the Southside. A friend of mine at work told me about this place. So I made the venture over there and I am glad I did. I must say I didn't expect to find an orchard so close to the city. But it was absolutely breathtaking! It is very well maintained. The fruit trees and gardens were all just lovely! What I really loved, was they had rather small selections of each item. That usually means the items are extremely fresh. As you can see by the pictures, they have a wide variety of beautiful fruits & veggies. I basically went over there, because my friend said they had white peaches, which are harder to find. We had a white peach tree in our yard when I was growing up. I really enjoy them. I picked some up. I also picked up some of the best apple cider I've ever had, including the best I've had in Indiana. I got some lovely grape tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, and some Summer Tomato Dressing. Yes, in addition to the produce, they had a lot of sauces, dressings and salsas that were locally made. It was quite the amazing place and the staff is very helpful & nice. Even though it's about a 40 minute drive from my place, I'll definitely be back frequently! Great place! read more

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Did you know that you don't need to leave Marion County to get your orchard time? Well now you do! I've been a fan of Adrian's since going on a field trip there in elementary school. I love their cider. It's fresh and best drunk cold. An important note is that it is unpasteurized which means that you need to drink it quickly. Their apples are great and they frequently have other produce available for sale like tomatoes. Highly recommend this south side gem! read more

'Tis the season for apples!This is the perfect place to go.We took our residents for an outing, so we were on a bus- which we had no problem parking in the spacious private parking lot.The doors are slightly tricky to get into if you're in a wheelchair because of the uneven, but the kind employees asked us if we needed help (they opened the doors for us). There was one employee who particularly stood out.Her name was Tracey "with an e".Ha.I asked her if it was with or without an e so I could spell her name correctly in this review.She was so sweet and helpful, she was also very well informed on the taste of each apple, and also gave me comparisons to apples they didn't have.She also made sure to give us a complimentary apple for it being our first visit. I bought an apple cider slushie for a resident and myself, those are to die for!You purchase them at the Apple Cider Bar, right before you check out.Don't let the name fool you- they have an array of jellies, pies, novelties, etc.What a great family owned and operated business!! read more

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Came for apples, all I got was a**holes. They do be thicc tho. Five stars, gonna be a good night tonight. read more

Adrian Orchards - butt crack apple - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wasn't a huge fan. Not an actual orchard, i.e. you can't pick apples. I was hoping for the full-on apple picking experience. Their website is unhelpful, and we called to ask and no one answered or called us back. On a positive note, they had a nice selection of pumpkins and gave my niece hers free since it was her first one. We also bought a bunch of yummy apples, indian corn, and some fall decor. Still a fun experience, but next year we'll go somewhere where we can actually pick our own apples. PS - their cider was good, but served cold! Hot cider is where it's at. Also, their apple cider donut was coated in a thick glaze which I personally think takes away from the cider flavor... just my 2 cents. read more

It was beautifully decorated inside, we were forced to visit in the rain, and had fantastic pumpkins. We also were able to pick up squirrel corn to keep the critters away from our beautiful jack o lanterns! Great cider as well, good for apple cider mimosas. Mmm mmm. read more

They're open through the growing season which means July-January. They make cider continuously from first apple harvest through January. Fantastic local apple cider from Adrian Orchards! We go every fall - every fall - and we have their cider every year. Apples are the star of the show, but it's not just apples - they've got lots of other stuff. read more

When fall starts to roll around, one thought always crosses my mind: When can get to Adrian Orchards and buy apple cider? For me, that time came today and I bought my first gallon of apple cider this season. Quite simply, this is the best cider a person can buy in the city. Every year I look forward to a cup of apple cider from Adrian Orchards and I've never been disappointed and I've been coming here a long, long time. Try a cup, you won't be disappointed. In addition to the cider, Adrian has a shop full of jams, jellies, preserves, apple butter and so on. The products in the shop all carry the Adrian Orchards label. I often buy their apple jelly when it is available. In addition to the products in the shop, Adrian has a small patch of pumpkins growing near the parking lot and allow customers to pick their own pumpkin. Judging by the number of families in the patch today, the pumpkins were a big hit. Pay a visit before the cider is gone. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Of course Apple and pumpkin picking are musts when the fall time comes around. I decided to check this place out as it was fairly close to downtown Indy and didn't want to drive too far away. This place is fairly small when it comes to the pumpkin picking, but that's to be expected being so close to the city. So don't go expecting some large pumpkin field with tons of options. The shop is cute and quaint. Slightly overpriced for my liking, but better than the corporate mass produced items. Overall, this is a nice, quaint place to grab a quick pumpkin or local products, but don't expect anything crazy. read more

I really love their apple cider slushes! They're so yummy. The carmel apples are great too. So soft and chewy. I go here every year for some fresh apples and photos! It is an adorable venue and it's been around for so long! They even have pick your own pumpkins! Go go go! Fun for all! read more

Picked up a few pumpkins and some delicious snacks here on a beautiful day in October. Quaint pumpkin patch that you can walk through and pick your own out. Watch the mud! They have so many delicious looking baked goods and a great display of all things fall currently. The apple cider slush is so good as is the regular cider. read more

Adrian Orchards - Pumpkin patch and apple orchard - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

so took our 3 kiddos, wife, and grandma to adrian orchard after doing some house hunting. we had 4 people need to us the restroom only to find out that its not for paying customer. i get it, it becomes a hassle but soooo many kids and families visit this place and we as paying customers cant us the bathroom....wtf. read more

Adrian Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best Apple Cider ever! Why can nobody else make it this good? I grew up on Adrian cider, then moved to Michigan as an adult. Michigan folks are rightfully proud of their apple orchards, but their cider barely passes for apple juice! I've never found the perfect sweet/tart balance that Adrian has maintained forever. And if you can see through the cider then I don't want to drink it! read more

Kinda small and in the middle of an encroaching housing development, but the cider is wonderful as are the caramel apples.

DO NOT TOUCH the apples in the store. Bc the old ladies when yell at you. They say they have already been washed and do not like it if you touch them. So I haven't bought any apples from them I just get cider and that's it. read more

Been awhile since I have been there but I am heading up that a way this week. Although I see they had gotten demerits for being picky about touching the food, I for one am most glad they keep dirty hands off of the food! As a 20 year restaurant owner I one can appreciate the need for prepared foods not being touched. Can you imagine if you wanted to enjoy a apple on the way home worrying about people handling everything. Come on people, use your brain, good job Adrian! read more

I'm so sad I didn't know about this place sooner! Such a sweet little store with delicious snacks and apple cider slushes. The pumpkin patch is not huge but still a good size. The orchards are pretty to walk through. It wasn't too crowded with little kids either. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a "simple" pumpkin patch. Perfect autumn day trip. read more

This place is the closest orchard to downtown Indy. Curley little store which has fresh local produce, jams, popcorn, Carmel apples, etc. they have a small pumpkin patch where you can literally take the pumpkin off the vine. Cute place!! read more

I love this place. Can't wait for the golden delicious apples to be ready. I have yet to be disappointed by the apples purchased here - great value. The other produce is a little expensive, but high quality. So easy to get to from downtown. read more

The apple cider is to die for. Just make sure to buy a big jug or let the little ones thaw if too frozen to fully enjoy. Be sure to grab the Carmels at the checkout, best I've had! If you can hit nectarine season, get a bunch of them... These are the best nectarines Ive had in life!!! A secret southside Indy treasure! read more

Beautiful pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. Pick your own. Much better selection than in the grocery store, well tended, all shapes and sizes, stems intact. I'm surprised the selection was still good since the pumpkin patch has been open since October 1st. 40¢ a lb, which seems reasonable to me considering the quality. Lovely little store, so nice to visit in the fall. Nice sized chrysanthemums for $6.99. Fresh apples not far from home! read more

Little disappointed in the orchard, leaves some to be desired. They didn't have the apple cinnamon donuts that we went for.

If you want real.... as in real food... pressed on-the-spot amazing cider... this is the place. I left Indiana in 1972, but whenever I get back, this is one of the first places I visit. I read the other reviews... some of them make me nostalgic. There WAS a huge orchard before the land developers came it... but Adrians still have a big orchard in Waverly. This location on Epler still has some trees, and the original sales barn. And the same very warm, family-oriented atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you are likely to run into someone you knew in your childhood... or one of the Adrians who went to school with you or your kids. And yes, the produce they sell is top notch. And yes, you can still have them draw a cup of cider from the tap on the wall. And yes, it is still the best cider you will ever taste in your life. read more

Been coming here as long as I can remember (let's just say more than 40 years) with my grandparents, parents, and now bringing my kids. BEST apple cider you will EVER drink!!! If you've never had pressed on site, unpasteurized cider, be prepared to be amazed at the difference. I rarely buy cider if I can't make the 45 minute trip to Adrian's. We ALWAYS take at least several gallons home to freeze and enjoy weeks or months later - just make sure to pour some out so expansion won't break the jug. Apple cider donuts are the kids' favorite part of the visit. Well, maybe mine too. Or is it the caramel apple??? Apple variety choices and quality are enhanced by knowledgeable ladies who will help you select the right fruit for your need: eating, baking, pie, etc. Some apples already bagged or they can bag more for you. Yes, they protect their washed product by asking you to allow them to pack the bag. That's a good thing if you want to eat an apple on the long trip home without getting 20 people's cold germs. And don't forget a frozen cider slush for the drive home too! read more

I love Adrian's! Closest apple orchard to downtown Indianapolis. They are a family owned and operated orchard that has been around for 90 years. They are open July through mid-February. Wonderful for gift baskets and family fun for the kids during the Fall. read more