We went for u-pick apples. We spent two days dehydrating our haul. I would love to say they lasted equally as long, but the apples had so much flavor, the kids ate them as fast as I could pull them out. The peach cider is a must have. The kids LOVED the peach cider so much they wanted to make a trip back to get more. It was refreshing and flavorful. We are going to go back for apple cider. We loved shopping the little store. The ladies at the desk were helpful. One of the workers helped get a basket down. Very cute store with unique items. Overall highly recommend. read more

Branstool Orchards - Apples at Branstool - Farmers Market Near Me - Utica, Ohio

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Branstool orchards is the place to come pick your apples when it's the season! They are absolutely delicious. I love that you can opt to pick your own or you can simply shop in the market. Workers are always friendly too! Their donuts are amazing and just melt in your mouth. Check them out if you haven't already done so! read more

Branstool Orchards - a hand holding an apple - Farmers Market Near Me - Utica, Ohio

Friendly people. Delicious apples and snacks. Interesting products for sale in their store. $20 for about 10pounds of apples is a little pricey imo, but they were really good read more

For as much as we've visited, I can't believe I haven't rated Branstool before now. Their peaches, apples, and cider are the absolute best. We prefer the ever crisp apples even more than honey crisp (our previous favorite). You can do u-pick if that's your thing, and there are playground style activities for kids. The view from the playground area is gorgeous too! Branstool is good for a mini day-trip from Columbus, especially if you combine it with a trip to the nearby Velvet Ice Cream Factory. Their staff is always friendly and helpful, and facilities are clean and accessible. There's parking in the front and back of the stand, so we always find a spot even when it's packed on the weekends. We will definitely return, and recommend you check it out too! read more

Branstool Orchards - It's a gorgeous day! - Farmers Market Near Me - Utica, Ohio

Such a cute farm and market! The U-Pick selection is amazing and definitely worth the trip. If you have tinies, there's more than enough to keep them occupied and engaged. The selection of farm fresh honeys (varying flavors/infusions), produce, baked goods and even soaps/cosmetics is impressive. Their peach slushies and popcorn are absolutely delicious. Next time, we'll try some of the sausages they stock! Mmmm so good! read more

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Take a tractor wagon ride into the orchard to pick your own apples. Many varieties. Great farm store to buy apples and other fruits and vegetables etc. We definitely recommend. read more

This place Barnsto Orchards is by far the best place for the peach picking from around Columbus metro area. I will definitely recommend for apples or any other kind of fruit & veggies purchase & pickings. The staff seem to be very friendly and cooperative. The place is nice with a little hiking through the baking area. The sunflower garden is very good and it's worth taking some pictures. The weather really favored us on our today's trip which is late July. I follow them on Facebook and Instagram where they post the schedules and updates frequently and that's how I got into their farm today. We had a big group in our group enjoyed this trip very much. Thank you very much for keeping the spirit a farm in freshness in the community. read more

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Oh wow. The peaches we got here last weekend were the best I've ever had in my life. So juice and scrumptious!

Branstool is currently the best orchard in the Central Ohio area. Why? Two reasons. One, the great quality - if you've only ever had grocery store peaches, it's a whole different experience eating a fresh orchard peach. But what really raises it above Lynd's and Legend Hills, and why my family drives farther out to Branstool, is the selection of different types of apples and peaches. You can get popular varieties such as Jonathan, but they also carry a selection that they grow simply because they taste great. They might be small, or kind of ugly, or too prone to bruising for grocery store transport, or have a smaller yield than the varieties you can find everywhere, but they're worth it for the taste. The best way to experience Branstool is thus to go out on a week when they have a variety or two you've never heard of, and to get a few half-pecks of different varieties. Do you prefer Contender or Biscoe peaches? Go to Branstool to find out! Rubinette or Winesap apples? Some time in late September or October, Branstool will have them. By the second or third year, you'll have your favorites and will be making a point of going out the weeks they are available. You can either buy pre-picked in the market, or pick the produce yourself in the orchard. Both are good options. They also do a great job of updating their website every day with what's currently available. On the way back, swing by Velvet's Old Mill in Utica for some ice cream (which sometimes includes Branstool produce), and you'll have a great afternoon and plenty of produce for the coming weeks. Soon you'll be wondering why you ever bought peaches at Meijer, or why you dealt with the crowds at Lynd's when the varieties you really look forward to each year are only available at Branstool. read more

Went last fall during honey crisp picking season. If you there of picking apples then they have a shop that sells other vegetables and fruits as well as their apple butter and cider. read more

I've been coming here for 20 years and I have to say, today i will start broadening my horizons I get here at 9am on a Friday and they act like their mad to see me. Drop $36 bucks on two pecks of peaches. No "thank you " , kiss my a$$ or nothing What the heck? Virtually no vegetables on display at all When I asked where are the vegetables in mid August, some woman with s horrible cough says "what we have displayed is what's available ". Nice Like I said, I'm looking elsewhere Heck, Meijer has better produce than this read more

Branstool Orchards - Farmers Market Near Me - Utica, Ohio

Best peaches around. Great staff and reasonable prices. Down home atmosphere, we did the CSA and had awesome fruit all summer and fall. Josh read more

This orchard and farm store is awesome, along with the owners and staff! Very kind people, professional service, options for fruit for purchase depending on fruit 'grade' or condition (seconds available for preserves and jam making at a lower cost, as well as perfect fruit condition for eating straight!). We also participated in a rather fun painting class, which was not only relaxing but delicious as well!! Our favorite local orchard! read more

I can't wait to visit! I just preordered some tart cherries . I've got a perfect spot picked out for a French vase full of sunflowers . Will also be picking apples or buying them soon read more

Despite the strange pun in the name (LOL)... Branstool Orchard has been our family's favorite peach and apple-picking spot for years now (They also offer Cherry and Pear picking!). In fact, we drive WELL past the cliche' Columbus apple-picking spot (Lynd's Fruit Farm), to get to Branstool instead, and enjoy every minute of it! Hey- any place that can motivate our 4 kids, ranging in age from 3 to 19, to willingly cram into a car for nearly an hour together...that's a KEEPER! The market itself is fun to browse through. Homemade goods (you have to get the caramel corn!), and produce(both fruits and vegetables), together with the friendly staff - we love going in there before we start our picking adventure. The Orchard is open starting June 25th for Cherry picking. The market is open daily from 9-6 and Sunday from 10-6. Check their website for details http://www.branstool.com PEACHES: Branstool has 24 acres of peach trees and 25 different varieties. Peach picking season is Mid-July through Mid-September. The place smells like heaven and the peaches are INCREDIBLE. Truly tree-ripened Peaches can't be compared to anything else. Unreal. The hardest part is deciding which variety to show up for! They're ALL awesome. The staff can help you in determining the best peach (and this goes for apples, pears and cherries as well) for your specific use. They are very knowledgeable. APPLES: Apple-picking season is from Mid-July to late October. Branstool offers 30 different varieties of apple. They have your favorites, plus rare types of apples we haven't been able to find anywhere else. Last year, we found an apple that tasted like a cross with pear! This year, since we didn't note the name of it, we've vowed to hunt it down again so we can always get it. We think it was the Rubinette. They were SO delicious! ALL of our kids enjoy roaming the orchard, picking their treasures and soaking up the peaceful quiet and beautiful scenery. We always end up wishing we'd brought a wagon to haul our bounty. This year, we've decided to just surrender to the fact that we WILL pick more than we planned to, and we'll be bringing a wagon for sure. LOL If you want to try what Branstool has to offer, but don't want to make the drive until you're convinced it's worth it... you CAN! - Selections from this orchard can be found at Westerville Farmer's Market (Wednesdays 3-6pm) and Clintonville Farmer's Market (Saturdays 9-noon) every year. I've also heard they show up at Granville's Farmer's Market as well. I gotta tell ya though, you really should make the trip out to Utica to pick your own. Nothing like it. read more

We know it's truly summer when Branstool's bring their yummy produce to both Granville and Newark Farmer's Markets and sells at their own Utica market. The entire Branstool family is involved from planting to selling at the markets and keep customers updated with how the weather has affected the crops, ao you know what to expect. read more