rode down for apples, and they were very good, little pricy, I have an issue with the cook from the restaurant, walking around picking produce for service, that's OK, but maybe he should wear gloves, and not be in a yellowed dirty T-shirt, dirty black shorts and oh yeah, his mask might be more effective not on his chin and neck, Also the 2 servers not even wearing masks, I'll be back for apples but nothing else.... read more

Went today Did not know about the "barbecue " special It was a help yourself buffet line Pulled pork, hamburger,hotdogs Cole slaw baked beans and macaroni salad The price was unclear I took the buffet My wife the hamburger both cost us the same $18 I think we could have done better anywhere else Nothing special here Avoid Tuesday read more

Went a few years ago one weeked to what they call their "Harvest Festival" weekends... There are hayrides, petting zoo, apple picking, Pumpkin patch and tons of other fun things to do... Went last weekend again for the pumpkins (it was raining, no hay ride) and truly liked it... We usually do our Apple Picking at Honey Pot in Stowe, but I think I am going to make this my new go to spot for all fun, fall activities.. Really Loving Applecrest... Try the Donuts! read more

Such a beautiful place! There was a fall festival in full swing when we arrived. Tractor rides, pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, a small petting zoo, antique car show, live music, and a small farmers market. We just happened to pick this weekend to check out the farm, but even when there is no festival, the farm still offers pick-your-own options depending on the season and fruits available. I know in the spring and summer, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and peaches are favorites. Apple cider and fresh cider doughnuts are made on premise and are very tasty. My visit to Applecrest Farm Orchards really kicked off my 2010 fall season! I'll definitely be back in the spring. read more

Applecrest Farm Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

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Fun place to pick your own apples. There were some stands for food and ice cream. The apple doughnut ice cream sundae was delicious! The market was cute and there were a lot of options to choose from. I would definitely come back in the future to get some fresh groceries or pick apples in the fall. read more

Apple crest farm is one of the best farms in the seacoast area great items in the store can be found and getting to pick fresh fruits so close to home is a plus read more

Just reviewing the pies - ordered online and picked them up Thanksgiving morning. What a smooth, delightful experience. The price hadn't gone up very much (maybe a buck?) from last year. Once again they nailed the pies - pumpkin and apple. They were the highlight of the dinner. The ingredient spices were perfect. Thank you Applecrest folks for making one part of my hectic day a piece of cake (in this case, pie). read more

Had a blast here. Such a great variety for all ages. Definitely worth the hour drive up. Cash only for some things. Property is huge. A must visit for the fall. read more

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The Applecrest Farm Bistro was closed when I arrived at 5 on Labor Day, so I settled for a shopping tour of the high-ceilinged grocery store. I viewed the bright, new barnboarded environment with fresh eyes, having not been by since the days of the old dim orchard outlet in the even older cavernous barn. Overall, well done on the new place, Applecrest owners, investors, designers and architects. You've nicely duplicated an environment that has become de rigeuer in the retail category of farm-market-themed experiences for customers who aren't put off by the considerable amount of cash required to satisfy their quest for an heirloom tomato, an English breakfast radish, a bunch of champagne grapes, a half-dozen quail eggs and a bumpy ride in a horse-drawn wagon. With a little live bluegrass music on the side and some face painting during the ubiquitous fall festivals these places all offer, you have pretty much the whole package.. The now-gone Tuttle's Red Barn in Dover, then America's oldest family farm, was the trailblazer in the upscale farmstand-cum-gourmand grocery store category around here 40 years ago. Cider Hill Farm in nearby Amesbury is another good example of this modern yet old-timey approach where you can stoop or climb to pick your own stuff out in the fields and orchards as a recreational activity, buy it already picked by the seasonal farmworkers Trump is so anxious to deport, and get to see a chicken and maybe a pig, goat and horse right up close. Today the Farm at Eastman's Corner in Kensington, conceived and fueled by owner/philanthropist/billionaire Alan Lewis, is the undeniable pinnacle of this brand of farmstand glitz, outdistancing in all ways the others of like marketing concepts. But Applecrest, claiming to be New Hampshire's oldest and largest orchard, is a solid attractor for the folks who frequent these ersatz farm-as-entertainment destinations. If you've never been to Applecrest and like this type of place, do visit. Kids are welcome and catered to. Leave Fido at home, though. (Good idea, the no dogs at the farmstand policy. Dogs will wreck a nice petting zoo and scare all the chickens too. At least my dogs will.) If you want a single practical reason to visit Applecrest, go for the selection of apples and peaches. Really good! And at $3 a pound for picked pecks of peerless orchard produce, you get reasonable value too. Aside from the orchard haul, I found Applecrest also offers a really nice selection of its own vegetables, berries, flowers and herbs. Lots of purple stuff. Purple green beans at $2 a pound. A bunch of three fat purple carrots for $3. Purple basil for several bucks per plastic baggy package. A nice head of dark purple romaine for just $2. Purple seems to be the new green and yellow. I bought a lot of purple stuff. Applecrest also serves up its own baked pies, breads, muffins and biscuits, freshly packaged or frozen. The smallish fresh donuts are good. Good like eat a half dozen from the paper bag on the way to checkout good. (That was a $6 dollar walk.) You'll also find a bunch of third-party fancy lines with substantial price stickers which, if you are of modest means, will cause you to say "Whoa" or worse out loud. Pickles from Maine at $9 for an 8-ounce jar are just one example. Many other third-party products also sport prices that will buckle the knees of thee of delicate pocketbooks. I got a kick out of the package of authentic British piccalilli spice (salt, sugar, turmeric, mustard powder, a little clove) that was made in Derry (NH) and priced at just under $10 for a few ounces. Applecrest retail bottomline: Mostly pricey, yes. Targeted to the upscale, farm-as-tourist-destination crowd, yes. Bright lights, clean rest rooms, smells like an apple orchard, yes. Nicely presented, yes. Out in the country, yes. Worth a trip, yes. But keep in mind. This ain't your garden-variety family farmstand. (Pardon the pun.) And it sure ain't your spot for everyday grocery shopping. When you see people in $400 jeans snapping pictures of the donuts, then pushing a mini-shopping cart that is going to ring up at well more than a Benjamin, maybe two Benjamins, you know we're not in Market Basket any more, Toto. read more

Though prices are high, the produce is beautiful, and the selection of meats and cheeses is broad. Don't leave without picking up some maple sugar. The shop is incredibly clean and the experience would be perfect if the employees were wearing masks as so many customers are. read more

Since the sons have taken over they have taken it downhill. It is not the same quality of product that was delivered before. Overpriced and not worth the time when there are a lot of other smaller establishments that will go out of the way to provide better product overall. read more

This place is a complete spectacle. If you have the kids and nothing to do, it's high time you took the minivan to Applecrest Farms. *parking attendants to help you navigate where the hell to go in one of the 13 parking lots *long ass lines to get in *hay rides *petting zoo *longer ass lines to get donuts and other snacks Some people like all this ado, which is great when it comes with stellar apples, but alas it's much about nothing. read more

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Took my son to Applecrest today, couldn't of asked for a more beautiful day in October ! Place is big ! Petting Zoo, Hayrides, Face Painting, Pick a Pumpkin, Apple Picking, Food & Desserts. They also have a Blue Grass Band and Pie Eating Contests for the kids, that was cute to watch ! Family owned, and tons of kids working it. Ran smoothly. Bring cash, as a lot of things are cash only; but they do have one ATM in case you forget. Hot Dogs $3 Hamburgers $5 Italian Sausage $7 Small Icecream $3.50 Hayrides $5 a person (rip off) If it's a nice day bring the family for some fun, but it can end up being a pricy day. read more

Applecrest Farm Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

Came back to Applecrest four years later and the place is still great! Best cider donuts in NH and still a great stock of gifts to bring back home. They are clearly doing a major renovation/expansion effort. Glad to see they're still km business and doing well, but it's definitely becoming a larger operation. Still has lots of charm. read more

Applecrest Farm Orchards - Giant pumpkin at "The farm for all seasons." - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

Save your money. Go to cider hill instead. Place has no bathrooms. Everything is WAY over priced and it's super depressing in the store. Will not be back. read more

Lobe everything about this place. It is fruit heaven. In one day we were able to pick apples, razberries, blueberries and jucey peaches. Free pie eating contest for the kids, live music, pick your own flowers....an ice cream barn, bbq and hot cider donuts and cold cider....and a sunflower maze! Its well thought out, and even though the parking lot was full, we were able to enjoy the day and it never felt crowded. Its the way apple picking should be. Staff was wonderful and people were friendly. Such a nice change of pace from the overcrowded orchards in MA...like Honey Pot...! Also appreciated being able to bring our dog. Perfect day! read more

Went here to pick strawberries and it was just a mess....the strawberry fields are not well maintained, there are weeds and other plants growing within the strawberry plants and it's hard to get around them to pick the strawberries. What they don't tell you is that they charge you for the tray that you use to pick strawberries. On there website, they claim there pet friendly and to bring your pup, but when I brought my pup they told us that we have to keep our pup in the car whilst we pick since pups aren't allowed near the fields. Not coming back ever again. read more

Spent the day here and it was beautiful - there was plenty to do, drinks and food along with a market, music and pick your own orchards.

Just stopped in for an early Valentine's Day dinner. Farm to table faire at its best. Began with pumpkin soup and a spicy lamb meatball with risotto. Fresh baked bread all made right here.Fireside table to boot. Great farm market to shop and bring fresh goodies home too. My choice of entree is NY duck breast and my partner had braised beef sugo. Both entrees were cooked to perfection and very tasty. Plated with an added artistic flare. Sunny our wait person could not be more attentive! What a great find! read more

Applecrest Farm Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

Avoid the restaurant Doughy, cafeteria like pizza Bland butter- herb wings (buffalo wings were good though) Piggy back burger is not good at all read more

Store is cute and well stocked with good food, fruits and veggies. The prices are through the roof (and we are very used to paying higher end prices for organically grown and homemade. The staff isn't that friendly. Pick your own apples is an absolute rip off! 30.00 a peck, they advertise 15.00 for half-peck but wouldn't sell a half-peck bag! And goes up from there! The bag barely holds any. Paid more than a dollar per Apple! Off to Cider Hill we go! read more

This used to be a family favorite that I would have rated at five stars. Now... It appears that someone in the family must have died and everyone has competing ideas while trying to cash in on the family held land. So disappointed. Over crowded and clueless. Unclear signs about where to pick. Market is not fun to shop. But, positive points: - Restaurant overlooks the land. (Go around 5:30 pm - put in rez at .) read more

Great place such great fruit! I always come here during the fall and blueberry picking. I am always satisfied with the fresh food. read more

Applecrest Farm Orchards - Went blueberry picking! So good!! I love this place! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

oh my god I love it here. I've been coming since I was a kid. You have funny bluegrass music, apple picking, hayrides, scarecrow making, foods to eat. pie eating contests, and yummy farm items to buy. Never had a better place. I go every year, even if I can't pay to get anything (yes, it's pricey), there's a ton of free things to do. Love! read more

The Farm looks authentic and there are plenty of vegetables and organic food, but be prepared to shell out $$$$. DO NOT go there for their "BISTRO"!! I went there for brunch the other day and ordered the Spinach Florentine (the only semi-"normal" thing on their menu- Duck eggs?! come on!!). The were out - No eggs left for brunch on a Sunday - really? So the only only other item that didn't involve duck eggs or heavy carbs was the "Farm Fresh Salad." OK, fine. I'll be healthy, it's brunch, I'm sure it's a nice big brunchy salad with lots of vegetables. Nope. It was literally a handful of mixed lettuce and 4 croutons - for $7. No tomatoes, onions - or any other vegetable - and for $7!!! I will never go back there for a meal. read more

Decent place to go, if you go earlier than later. There are parking attendants and people stopping traffic to let pedestrians cross the street, which is actually nice. The pumpkins were 60 cents a pound, so not too bad. Out of the three, though, one is already rotting :( Also, the cider donuts are ok. If you want delicious ones, go to Smolak Farms in North Andover. Much much better. The cider was pretty good, but a dollar a small container. read more

Such a phenomenal place to have in the community. Fresh picking, harvest festivals, hay rides, petting zoos, this is a great place to spend an afternoon at, regardless of what age. Also, the BEST ice-cream in town -- freshly made down the road, and mixed with their own fruit! Set your timer to count down to the Ginger ice-cream in the Fall, it is SO worth it! All the flavours are delicious. REAL fruit in the strawberry ice cream, and decadent and thick Chocolate, the mint is a great option for that second scoop to ANY flavour on the board, I could go on. Look out for Seasonal specials like Ginger, Pumpkin and Black Raspberry, and don't forget to get it in a made-before-your-very-eyes, warm & maple-y delicious waffle cone! I try to make the Creamery's winter hours at least once a month (I wish they would extend them), and in the summer, I'm probably there every 4th day. The pies are fresh and delicious; apple takes the...pie...and peach and strawberry-rhubarb a tied at second. The Apple Cider donuts are so popular they need to be quartered when I take them in to work so that everyone can get some. You can call ahead and they'll bake some fresh for you in the morning and have them ready to pick up (they have run out on other occasion, I dare not take any chances with these) Freshly squeezed orange juice is a must to take home in gallon jugs for the weekend. And the assortment of jams / chutneys/ salsas/ sauces make for great presents or grill accompaniments. I always buy my honey there too (locally made in Rye, and the flavourful "Late Summer" variety) I have never tried the frozen pies / entrees / breads, but intend to soon. Produce is a little more expensive than the neighbourhood grocery store, but Farm Fresh and Local make it worthwhile. Although, if you track their growing season online, you can guarantee the crop of the week will be at a better rate. They have the best apples I have had on the Seacoast, and will recommend the species of the produce depending on how you plan to cook it. Everyone there takes great pride in their farm and is happy to help you. They have a "vintage" store sections now, stocking retro furniture to office decor to cutlery. While a little bit pricey, every once in a while you'll find a unique must-have item that fell right out of the thrift heavens. I would make it a point to bring my visitors here. Everyone in the area should check them out and help out your local Farm, especially when you can pet a Llama and eat delicious ice cream while doing it! read more

We have been going to Applecrest for a few years now, typically for our traditional apple picking trip. It's a huge place, with big orchards growing many different PYO fruits, such as apples, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and pumpkins. They have a creamery, a large farm stand an inside market, and weekend festivals with hayrides and a petting zoo for the kids. Parking is free and plentiful. On our most recent visit, a week ago, we realized they were under construction which meant there was a lot of extra mud and gravel to walk through that isn't typically there. I didn't think they did a great job blocking off the contruction area either. We hopped a trailer being pulled by a tractor to our orchard, which was pretty far off. You CANNOT walk to the orchard, you MUST take the tractor ride. Once in the orchard, you can buy a bag for a bushel ($30) or a peck ($20), and once you fill your bag, you get back on the tractor which will take you back to the main buildings. Note: don't sit directly behind the tractor or you'll be eating the exhaust your entire ride. Hayrides on wagon pulled by large horses looked fun, but I wasn't about to pay $15 for my family of 3 to ride. I thought that was a bit excessive. The petting zoo was $1 per person and another $2 for a decent sized bag of food. We were there earlier in the day and the animals were very active and interested in eating. My toddler loved the animals and had decent access to them. We got our dozen apple cider donuts to go, and drank the cider (which is not pasturized and I wouldn't recommend giving to small children). We ate lunch of clam chowder, butternut bisque and burgers and sausages on the grill. We got their own homemade ice cream in a waffle cone before leaving. The bluegrass band they had playing was great and there were many people who had brought their own chairs to set up and listen to the band. Applecrest has us coming back year after year so they must be doing something right. I do think they're a little on the high side for prices, and if they go up we will probably find another place to go for our annual apple picking. There are many orchards around. read more

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This farm is awesome! Apple picking is so organized and we had a lot of fun. The only downfall is that if you need to use the restroom port-o-potties are the only options. They have a great farmers market where you can buy all kinds of stuff. read more

My teenage daughter wanted to go with her friend, I thought it was a great idea and it's close to where we live. OMG $30 for 1 peck of apples?!?! After picking apples, I offered to wait in the very long donut line while they did the corn maze. After about 20 minutes in the donut line, with a good 20 more to go, they say the donuts are moving into the store location. I meander into the store to see another very long line. Decided to not wait anymore and returned back outside to discover they're still selling donuts outside. I'm the last person to get served and I ask for a dozen. "We only have 11". "Ok" I say, "I'll take 11". When the cashier wanted to charge me for a dozen, I shared my frustration with the multiple lines and asked why should I pay for a dozen when I only have 11? "We don't control the lines." Is her reply. Ummmm, Customerservice anyone? I handed the bag of donuts back and then the cashier said she'd charge me $8 instead of $9. Finished the unpleasant transaction and discovered a bit later I ONLY RECEIVED 9 donuts! Can the gal not count??? Will not return. Ever. read more

This is one of our family traditions. Cider donuts, apple picking, and the grilled corn on the cob. We've been coming to Apple Crest for years and it never disappoints. (Well there was the infamous year my brother got stung in the face by a hornet and it swelled up... but we won't talk about that.) The last couple of years I've been noticing longer and longer lines. So, i guess the secret is out. Live music, farmers market, free parking, apple crisp and ice cream. You can't go wrong here. read more

You can't get out of Applecrest Farm Orchards with out a huge smile on your face. It's free to get in, free to enjoy the live music on the weekends, free to get into the petting zoo, free to walk through the fields of pumpkins, free to park, free to browse, free to ride the tractor pull.. and more. You can pay to do other stuff: face paint, eat barbecue, eat hot apple cider donuts (in my case, I paid a lot), pick pecks and bushels of apples, buy stuff... But you don't have to. You can seriously go to Applecrest with $0 in your pocket and have the best fall afternoon of your life. read more

Came here during peak season for picking apples on a Sunday and it was packed, it looked like there were a lot of options for kids including a petting zoo, pony rides, pick your own pumpkins, pick your own berries, and face painting. I went with the pick your own apples with a peck bag total cost-$20; riding on the hayride was fun and the demo by the guy in the orchard showing consumers how to pick apples properly so they wouldn't damage next years crop and showing how the map works. Really good varieties and some of the best apples. They were also selling pies, donuts, cider etc that looked really good. read more

We had a bad experience with a woman at the check out. I'm sure it is difficult to manage all the traffic, but there are ways to be kind and firm at the same time. Thankful for the gentleman who checked us out. Very polite and kept us from putting everything back read more

I love me some apple picking. Call me old-fashioned, it is one of my favorite family activities. Applecrest is well-managed, they know what areas of their orchard have the ripest fruit and you take a hayride out to the prime areas. They point you in the right direction and just let you loose. After you exhaust yourself from picking/throwing rotten apples at each other, you can head down to the festival area. Here there are food stands with hot cider, grilled meats and corn, and apple cider doughnuts. There is a small covered market with local goods, like pies, maple syrup and jams. The food is consistently great, especially the doughnuts and the grilled corn. There is also a field where you can pick your own pumpkin. read more

Bought two Apple Pies for Christmas Dinner Absolutely fantastic! Served as one desert on Christmas Day With Brigham's vanilla, doesn't get any better. Day after, 12 people at engagement dinner, also Went well. People at the Farm did a nice job when picked up. read more

A good way to kick off the fall. $20 a peck and $30 for 1/2 bushel of pick our own apples. Lots of people today so picking was a bit nuts, not the relaxing experience I elected. Still really fun because I was with my wife who is hilarious. Lots of little kids running around which is really entertaining. Yes there are lines to pick apples but it actually moves fast. A trip every other season or three is likely in my future. read more

I went to Applecrest today with my wife and twin sons (15 months). It was definitely a great experience, with good prices and a great selection. We only picked apples, and while a lot of the trees were picked pretty bare. When you found a good tree though, the apples were fantastic. Not only did we eat a couple as we were picking, but so did the twins (big smiles). After picking, we got a 12 oz bottle of fresh cider and a dozen hot cider donuts ($7 total). Again, big smiles from all 4 of us. I have two negative comments. Number one is about the trip to the apples. The only way to get from the main complex to the apples is via a ride on trailers attached to a tractor. Even though it's only a few feet, you weren't allowed to walk. A definite disadvantage to those of us pushing strollers (a double stroller at that). Number two is about the crowds (yes, it's a good thing when there are lots of people at a business). The crowds were overall pretty inconsiderate, and the wait times for either food, the trip out to the apple orchards or cider donuts was a bit much (this is why we got donuts instead of hot dogs, much quicker line. Overall, a definite four star experience, with only moderate drawbacks. I would recommend Applecrest to anyone, and I will definitely go back. read more

We come here once a year for apples and generally arrive towards the end of the day where traffic is less. Plenty of parking here and many activities taking place during the season. The company is nice enough to provide outhouses on the property. Inside is where all the picked and bundled apples are. Of course you can pick your own but we prefer to grab a bundle. The cost of picking vs buying a bundle already picked is about the same. Bundles are expensive. Depending on the bundle or type of Apple, expect to pay at least $16 for a 10lb bundle. It is expensive for sure. Overall a decent experience. read more

This is for the cider donuts. I unfortunately was unable to partake in the apple picking season so decided to take the drive up to Applecrest farm for some of their donuts. The cashier was helpful and kind, pointing me in their direction and how they're laid out on the tray. I had gotten plain and a couple of sugar coated. Surprisingly, at about 5 in the evening they're still delectable and soft to the touch. Usually at grab-n-go's like Dunkin' Donuts their donuts get stale and feel like rocks by the end of the day, not Applecrest. The reason for the 4 stars, however, is because the taste was a little too much on the buttery side. From what I recalled last year, they were very spot on but that was because I had purchase them from the stand. Maybe that could be a reason, who knows. But I still will continue to come back and hopefully make it for next year's Apple picking season! :) read more