Came here for the first time while I was visiting a friend and it's pretty convenient to get to!…read more A good portion of the orchard was closed off for some reason so we didn't really get to explore the grounds but it was fun being able to walk into the shop to pick up some items like the donuts, pies, and the hot apple cider was delicious! It's cute too because there's a couple of picnic tables to hang out and enjoy the scenery.

This is a nice local orchard with a large store and grounds to walk through. Not many bells and…read morewhistles but very scenic. We stopped by this weekend and bought a few treats. They do not have pick your own apples and only offer a small tractor ride and limited times. There are no kid activities as you would see in other orchards and their prices are a little high. On the positive side, it is local, it is very accessible and has a cute shop. Many natural photo ops and a nice stop with the family.

Great for meeting large groups, a wine/cider tasting with friends or a family trip!…read more It does get busy in peak season, so be prepared. We got their pretty close to opening and didn't have to wait on lines at all. There are tons of baked goods and cider you can take home. IF you want to pick your own apples, you can do that too. The tap room is nice, and if you can get a spot on the porch, great! But you can also take your wine or cider flight to a bench.

We went to pick apples. A small bag, 1/4 peck, is $17, which e out to over $4.25/lb. That wasn't…read moretoo bad, but a bit pricey. The bad part was that there were three rows of trees to pick from that day. Every tree had dozens of rotten apples on the ground around it, and the only decent apples were so high that you couldn't reach them. We asked if they had some kind of tool we could use to reach the higher, better looking apples and were told no. Even though the bag was small, we had trouble filling it with good apples. Also, prices in the shop for baked goods and other food products were very high.

Very well organized. Apples were amazing and the lady that charged us was really warm and helpful…read more Loved everything about it, including the slushies!!! Will be back.

Made my first trip to Sweetland Orchard with a few friends this past weekend and we had such a…read moregreat time! It was a very unique orchard experience. We had ordered a tasting kit which had a large variety of food and drinks to try! We had the Cider Tasting Kit with additional add ons, such as the, Apple Tasting Kit, Heirloom Apple Tasting Kit, Odenthal's Jalapeno and Cheddar Beef Sticks, Shepherd's Way Friesago Cheese, Sweetland Orchard Cider Donuts, Sweatband Orchard Farm Bread Picnic Loaf, and the Vikings and Goddesses Apple Carmel Hand Pie's. Kits are available if you place your order at lease 12 hours in advance. If you do not order a kit, there are items available for purchase as well. You are free to roam to roam the orchard and enjoy all there is to offer. The setting was just the perfect spot for fall, with colored trees around and rolling hills. We brought our kit our to the orchard and had a picnic. We brought a quilt to sit on (there are some picnic tables available, but it is probably wise to bring a quilt to lay down to sit on just in case there are no tables available). Everything was incredibly delicious and I am planning to get back there again soon! It is dog friendly! I love when places allow dogs, it is but probably best to bring your dog only if it will not disrupt other guests or the animals that are on site (chickens, pigs, etc.).

What a fun fall day! This place is a gem in Waconia. Same goes to Parley Lake winery, which is just…read morenext door to this orchard. The shop is interesting and serves up a lot of variety of apple products. While you browse, get a glass of wine and walk around. Definitely get out to the grounds surrounding the barn. The winery next door always have fun events going like a live band outdoor and a food truck. There is a petting zoo outside, a few interesting sculptures worth checking out and a caricaturist. We strolled through the apple orchard down the street from the barn. If you are too lazy to walk, they operate tractors also. You can either buy your apples at the store or choose the pick your own apple bag option. There were Haralsons, Fireside and Honeycrisp apples when I was there. It's so much fun to see those red apples hanging in the trees while enjoying the cool breeze and crisp air. The rolling hills in this area is breath taking. It's really a beautiful part of MN that's worth checking out.

Came out here to buy some pumpkins...they were out of pumpkins (we should have called ahead) which…read morewas fine because they had so much other fun stuff going on! Not only is it an orchard but also a vineyard. I'm not as familiar with Minnesotan wines so I was a little skeptical but honestly I was very impressed by the crisp and woody taste of one of their reds. Not only that but they had a live band playing fun music. They allowed doggos so it was fun to walk around and see the beautiful fall colors with the pooch. Plus it was very family friendly so there were also some cute kids enjoying hay rides! They had what appeared to be a vendor selling unique pizzas but also the best soft pretzels I've ever had in my life with REAL gouda cheese for dipping. Great spot to check out in the fall, great for group gatherings/parties, would come back next year (although may call about pumpkins beforehand).

Loved our experience at Sanjusan! We sat outside and it was a really pleasant evening…read more Across our group we shared a few appetizers, a seasonal pizza, mentaiko pasta, and some grilled skewers. Everything was delicious! I particularly enjoyed the mentaiko pasta - great flavor and the noodles were the perfect texture. Great service to cap it all off! They offered blankets since it got chiller through the evening. That was a nice touch. Definitely recommend for a date night or night out with friends!

We had a very unpleasant birthday experience here last night. We booked a patio table and the…read moreweather was fine, but we were warned by an overly familiar server that there was something of an insect "plague" that we needed to be aware of. There were gnats, yes, but it wasn't bad. But it did strike me that we were warned, but then no mention was made about what to do if the plague descended. Not a good start to the evening. We waited maybe 15 minutes until water arrived, at which point the server said he'd be back to take drink orders. Another 15 minutes later we ordered drinks. We saw them 20 minutes later and ordered then. First round of food arrived 20 minutes after that (arancini, quite good -- the highlight of the meal). But then it was a 40 minute wait until the second round of food came. By this point we were starving. There is simply no reason to have to wait that long for small plates. The same overly familiar server thanked us for our patience, said that he checked on the order assuming it got lost but then was informed that no, it's just slow. I said that, yes, we had been waiting long and that we were getting quite hungry. He assured us our mains would not be that long and then added "Yes, this has been the shift from hell." The mains did arrive more promptly, and they were... fine. The pasta was overcooked by a fair degree, and sauces were of a quality that any decent amateur home cook could make themselves. The pizza had an excellent crust. But when you're paying this much for a meal, you want more than a good pizza pie. Server arrived later saying that to apologize for the wait, desserts would be comped, but then... we waited so long to put in a dessert order we just asked for our check. So: incredibly slow. Service that was overly familiar to the point of reminding us that we were having a terrible time. And then no adequate compensation was made for the fact that we were having an awful time ON MY HUSBAND'S BIRTHDAY, which I had noted when I made the reservation. So, diners beware.

We love visiting Minnetonka Orchards every fall! It's filled with fun activities to do, yummy…read moredonuts, and plenty of space to run around with your little one(s). The staff is always kind and willing to answer any questions. We will be back next Fall for more!

My review is solely based on the pizza and wine night vs. other parts of the orchard such as kids…read moreplay and the special event tent. The wood-fire pizza concept is adorable and overall a fun experience as it's outside, served from a food truck, contains live music and lots to observe amongst the large area. The pizza once ordered and delivered is extremely fresh with the dough being rolled on-site. My friend and I split the pesto pizza and an appetizer of the caprese salad. The service was excellent once we got through the giant line. There are also a variety of tables and chairs to leverage. The negatives are that the pizza is ordered in one giant line which for us took 1-hour and the tables are hard to snag unless you do in advance. A beeper is provided once ordered and you walk up to claim when the buzzer goes off. I would return just to check out the other areas of the space as the land is gigantic. Contrary, I would probably pass on the pizza experience as once is enough. Parking was easy too which is always a worry for me with a big unpaved lot with lots of signs directing to the right area. Note: there is no admission fee. Enjoy!

Came for lunch and to find some short ribs for Christmas, and left a bit disappointed on both…read moreaccounts. The short rib section was sadly empty so I will have to shop at a few other grocery stores for my Christmas entree. As for the hot and ready to eat foods I grabbed, I had the vegetable egg rolls, sesame tofu, and fried rice. The egg rolls and tofu were good and passable for a quick cheap lunch, but the fried rice was near inedible. Veggies were cooked and tender, flavor was good, but the rice was entirely undercooked. I struggled to even find a single grain of rice that wasn't raw and hard and since I had mixed my rice with my tofu it nearly ruined lunch. I wouldn't call this experience indicative of of Eastsides typical good quality food, so I wont judge too harshly, but I hope this experience wont repeat itself.

Great, well organized co-op. We went for supplies before camping and found a lot of great stuff for…read moreour mixed group of people with varied restrictions from gluten free to vegan to lactose intolerant. We thought the product selection was great and it was easy to quickly find everything. Cashiers were quick and friendly!

Their sidewalk sign claiming *Free Samples* lured me inside…read more Once in the store, all I saw was wall to wall, along with a huge center island of candy! Nuts? I can't recall seeing any; however, I'm sure there were some buried in there somewhere... The center island was most appealing to me for it's mountain of salt water taffy in all sorts of flavors. $5.49/lb. The woman working affirmed that I was free to sample as I wished. So I began sampling taffy flavors, beginning with honey. The woman said that vanilla is her favorite, so I tried the vanilla as well. Both the honey and the vanilla flavors were very good. I sampled a few other flavors and was satisfied. Sold. I left there with a pound of salt water taffy in hand.

Our company has used Simply Nuts for Holiday and Corporate Gifts for years and they've always done…read morea fantastic job! Chris and his team are professional, courteous, and the quality of the products they offer are top notch!

Excellent selection of premium olive oils. The owner is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.read more

This is my go to store for high quality organic olive oils and balsamics. They also have various…read morerubs and salts.... the truffle salt is amazing! The seasonal flavors of balsamics and a wonderful selection of infused olive oils such as Tusaca, are amazing! The Owner, Elizabeth is always willing to assist you with recipes and ideas for using this liquid gold at home. The Dark Cherry and Chocolate balsamics are my favorite on icecream!!! Healthy and yummy!