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Carlson Orchards

3.7 (118 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Picnic tables are empty and people are standing in line? Hire good help this wouldn't happen.
Timtohy B.

Carlson orchards is like the Red Sox. Best in regular season but when it's peak grab a cider outside weather they have 4 high schoolers running the cider barn? I assume it's a million dollar farm. Shame. Over 100 people in line to get into the cider barn on a Saturday and there isn't enough staff to keep it running? This is the third time this has happened in the past three times we have come here.

Peach pizza - SO delicious
Gauravi P.

5 stars for the peach pizza alone. We sat outside in the open back yard area of the Carlson orchard brewery/restaurant. There was an open lawn and games like corn hole for waiting customers to play with. We were helped almost immediately by the servers which was great since we had our two active toddlers with us. We ordered the peach pizza and fries. Both were delicious and were brought to us in under 10 mins after ordering. We met another family with kids due to the open seating. Our bill was brought to us right away and we were helped frequently through lunch. What more can you ask for?! Oh good music, they had that too :)

Yu Ya H.

First time at Carlson Orchards this fall for apple picking! They have a variety of apples and the place is huge. We got there a little later so a lot of apples were gone. Apples are actually good tho. It is definitely packed but the crowd dispersed well in the field. Their cider donuts are soooo good especially when eaten hot. I also got their cider and hard cider to-go and they were GREAT. My friend and I got in line for their hard cider flights and food but the wait was soo long so we decided to turn back. Overall, a cute fall activity for friends and family and good cider!

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Adina S.

What a fun orchard! I know there are a ton of places to pick apples in the area, but this has been one of the better ones I've been to. The orchard itself was great and didn't seem too overcrowded. The store had all the necessities you'd want - go for the cider! If you want to enjoy the restaurant on premises, get there early! Sadly, we didn't have time to get it out, but I'd totally go back and check it out next time.

Rachelle A.

Cutest orchard in Mass! Absolutely beautiful during the winter season & got my fix with the best cider donuts! Not to mention the best Granny Smith apples. Absolutely fell in love with the decor and amount of variation with holiday sweets & treats. They even have take home recipes to share with family and friends to stay warm during the winter. Soups, desserts, snacks, fresh cider and lemonades- they have it all. Definitely have to check out this spot.

Shirlee L.

This farm was so cute!!! The seating area for the hard cider was clean and picturesque. I didn't try any of their food since we went right after already eating lunch but it looked (and smelled) good. The ciders were so tasty! I hate how they don't allow you to choose the ciders for your own flights but it didn't turn me off so much that I wouldn't come back. It was a bit of a rough day with service but our waitress was doing her best and she apologized for being slow. The flowers were beautiful!

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Becky L.

Crisp, Delicious, and well-balanced cider made fresh on site! We ordered the flight and we could truly taste the differences between each pour. Most of the time I feel like the writers of a beer/wine/cider use too many 'fluff' words to make it sound fancy or try to impress us as consumers, but these ciders are so well made that the flavors are present and overly-descriptive narrations are not needed. We ordered a Big Apple pizza that was a brie spread base, carmalized onions, and topped with fresh apples and balsamic glaze. Ohhhh Myyyyy, it was incredible! I hadn't had a brie pizza before and I hope it's not my last. I couldn't get enough, even after my stomach pleaded with me not to eat anymore. The location itself is cute, a rustic barn with family style seating, beautiful orchard views, and plenty of outdoor space to sip back and relax. If you're looking for a place to enjoy the nice weather, this is your spot. There's a cute gift shop on site as well so make sure to check that out, too!

Rachele O.

It was great! Peach pizza was amazing and the pioneer drinks were also great! Next time im will try fruit picking!

The bar with polished concrete counter and custom apple ladder lighting.
Henry F.

I had the best cider I've ever tried today. Frank Carlson is a delightful gentleman and owner of this new (~4 weeks old?) cider making orchard. The new barn is a beautiful feature that is sure to be a popular wedding venue when Covid is over. There are all of the expected safeguards in place, employee masks, plexiglass, 6 foot spacing, open air spaces. The bathrooms are beautiful and clean too. The sinks have live edge wood counters. Unexpectedly nice!!!

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Westward Orchards

Westward Orchards

4.1(36 reviews)
0.4 mi
•$

Such a hidden gem! Love this farm, the people are so kind, the cider donuts are one of the best…read morei've ever had in Massachusetts. 10/10 experience every time

Westward Orchards used to be a quaint summer stop that became a traditional place to visit once a…read moreyear. It used to be a humble, neighborly and affordable place with kind service. The brands have changed. The orchards are overgrown and covered in poison ivy with no landscaping to protect patrons, not even warnings. They no longer prepare ordered sandwiches fresh or pastries and soups. Instead just throw together a couple premade soggy sandwiches. Who makes a turkey and ham with a piece of lettuce sandwich and charges $8? I don't know if management changed, but the delightful and welcoming service is now void. I felt as if I was a bother and got the drift I wasn't at all welcomed with underlying tones of "ok get what you see and get out." I miss the kind ladies from 15-20 years ago who treated you like old friends. I had driven about 20 miles, excited to visit this old orchard I adored for years as a summer day escape to refresh. I left feeling heavily disappointed, turned away and realizing the age of kind service, pleasant and genuine "how do you do's" are a thing of the past. The sadness leaving was palpable. I really used to love this place. I could tell the staff just wanted to do the least and clock out. It left a very poor taste in my mouth. Dare I say a broken heart. The soul is gone. I ask that I don't receive a response from ownership because it will just hurt more.

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Shelburne Farm

Shelburne Farm

3.6(144 reviews)
4.9 mi

They have such an amazing selection of apples and the staff is so helpful and everyone is so nice!!…read moreI would recommend this farm to my friends, family, and strangers. Their fresh donuts are the best of the best and the service was so fast. The cider barn was so cute and I loved all the flights I tried. The shop is so cute and the orchard is lovely. The animals are so cute.

Extremely Disappointing Customer Service. Absolutely No Compassion for Families…read more I do NOT normally write negative reviews and am also the first to follow rules at any place. However, my experience today coupled with my mother-in-law's last week has compelled me to share this. Last week, my mother-in-law brought my two-year-old son and his 95-year-old great-grandfather to the farm specifically so my son could enjoy the tractor-themed playground. They did not necessarily want to pick apples but were amenable to the bag fee simply for the allure of the tractor park. In the chaos of mobilizing a toddler and an elderly man with a walker, she understandably forgot her wallet in the car. After politely asking the woman at the entrance if she could pay on her way out, she was sternly told no and that she had to pay in that instant. She had to trek back uphill to her car to get her wallet only to purchase a $32 apple-picking bag. Charging a family $32 when their only intention is to let a toddler enjoy the playground with his 95-year-old great-grandfather feels incredibly unreasonable. Unfortunately, my experience today was even worse. I happened to be in the area with my two-year-old and decided to stop by because he had loved the tractor playground so much. The farm was closing in 20 minutes, and I thought it was perfectly fair to ask whether he could play for those remaining 20 minutes before we left. My son was absolutely ecstatic when he saw the tractors. He was pointing, cheering, and practically jumping with excitement. All he wanted was a few minutes to play. The same woman at the entrance flatly refused to let us in. She was incredibly rude and unpleasant, showing absolutely no empathy or willingness to accommodate a simple request. I wasn't asking for special treatment, extended hours, or anything that would inconvenience the business. And they were unlikely to make another $32 in the remaining 20 mins of their business day. I was simply asking whether my two-year-old could enjoy the playground for 20 minutes before closing. Instead, I had to turn around and walk away with a heartbroken toddler who couldn't understand why he wasn't allowed to see the tractors he was so excited about. I completely understand that businesses need policies and operating hours. What I don't understand is why those policies have to be enforced with such hostility and a complete absence of common sense or compassion. Especially when we are talking about wholesome PLAYGROUNDS! They should be FREE! These were two opportunities to show a little kindness: one involving a 95-year-old great-grandfather spending time with his great-grandson, and another involving an excited two-year-old asking for 20 minutes on a playground. Both were met with the same unpleasant attitude. It's a shame that such a wonderful place is overshadowed by such an unwelcoming experience. Families come to places like Shelburne Farm to create happy memories with their children, not to be treated like inconveniences. I sincerely hope management takes a hard look at how visitors are being treated, particularly families with young children and elderly relatives. We will not be returning, and I would strongly discourage other families from visiting if they're expecting a warm, welcoming, family-friendly experience.

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Stillman's Farm

4.5(8 reviews)
30.4 mi
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Very good fresh Fruits and Veggies, and the customer service was amazing. Will definitely be back!read more

Stillman's CSA has TRANSFORMED the way I think about food and groceries!…read more I've always been a fresh produce and meat kind of girl (as my Cantonese background dictates), but I've never really given much thought as to where it all came from. To me, a tomato was a tomato - organic was just something they added to charge you another $3. I mean, I was eating a tomato, wasn't I? Little did I know... So this summer, I decided to take the plunge and add an element of locavore to my weekly shopping. I signed up for the Stillman's CSA by default, seeing as they were the only one I could find who delivered to Brookline. A couple of friends and I split a full share, and golly gosh are we glad we did! Every week, I line up at Clear FLour with the rest of Brookline to get my delivery of fresh mouth-watering local organically grown produce. Sure, sometimes it's not what I would buy (SO many beets the first few weeks!), but it's made me exercise my recipe chops. And a local tomato is definitely not just a tomato. Sweet and tangy, it puts those watery mealy things you get at the salad bar to complete shame. And, as it turns out, it's definitely NOT hard on the budget. $450/season (20 weeks) comes out to $7/person/week for a family (or group) of three, for more vegetables than you could possibly eat! I've taken to freezing things to keep for veggie reserves in the winter. Fresh corn chowder on a cold winter night? Yes please! They do meat too! I wish I had the type of budget to sustain (haha, get it?) a membership in the turkey farm CSA. Maybe when I get a promotion... Anyhow, I'm not quite ready to give up traveling produce - after all, my Chinese roots make demands that HAVE to be seen to, and the winter in Boston is long. Russo's to the rescue, I guess. But overall, Stillman's CSA has opened my eyes to supporting local producers while they do what they do best - putting the freshest tastiest seasonal produce on my table, just as it should be.

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Enterprise Farm

2.8(19 reviews)
53.5 mi
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Enterprise recently asked its members to consider posting a Yelp review on a purely voluntary basis…read moreif we were so inclined. (They didn't compensate us, or influence what we chose to write.) I'm happy to do so, because it's something I likely would have done anyway: we've been thoroughly pleased with the great produce and the nice folks down at Enterprise Farm, so a well-deserved shout-out seems in order. For the past three years, we have purchased a small summer/fall "Market Share" from Enterprise Farm. The Market Share is picked up at their farm store, and it gives you the option of picking and choosing your share vegetables from what is available at the store. For example, if a small week's share would normally include $17 worth of vegetables, you can choose any combination of available vegetables that adds up to $17. (Scales, calculators, prices, and friendly assistance are provided.) This means that you never get stuck with vegetables you don't want. They also have traditional shares that can be picked up at various locations. At times they also offer pick-your-own items at the farm that are free for Market Share members; these don't count towards your share total. We have especially enjoyed the pick-your-own peas, peppers, herbs, and tomatoes. Sometimes they also have herb seedlings early in the season that you can take home and plant. Other items available in the farm store at various times have included local eggs, sausage, jams, syrups, and ice cream; these can usually be included in your Market Share if you choose. We first signed up with Enterprise because we wanted to try out a farmshare, and they had a good selection of vegetables and share size options at an affordable price. The ability to choose our own vegetables each week was a nice bonus; we were also pleased that we could sign up and pay for our share online. It all worked out even better than we expected, and we have been buying summer/fall shares with them ever since. If you're looking for an affordable local farmshare with some flexibility, you might want to give Enterprise a try.

We've been members of the Enterprise Farm CSA for about 2 years now and find their small box to be…read morea good amount of veggies to last us a week. The customer service is great and the weekly emails and recopies are also entertaining and delicious! We made a trip out to the farm this summer to "pick your own" and that was definitely worth the drive from Boston. Lots of fresh veggies and flowers all included in the cost of your normal share. Everyone there was very friendly! The only downside to the CSA is the occasional lack of variety. LOTS of greens most of the summer, and heavy on the root veggies in the fall/winter. For the most part it's a good variety, but could mix it up a bit more maybe? Overall a great value and we'll be back next summer for sure!

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Enterprise Farm - In the spring, we sell plant starts.

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Carver Hill Orchards

4.3(63 reviews)
5.7 mi
•$$

We've been coming to Carver Hill for years, and it never loses its charm. The fresh apple cider…read moredonuts, the pumpkins, and the warm and laid back staff make it a truly special place. Come once the season dies down a little. You won't regret it!

I was looking for a quieter orchard tucked away from the crowds (and yes, I realize that such a…read morething at the height of the season is nonexistent) but Carver Hill actually fit the bill. From Boston, it's a scenic drive out to Stow. I couldn't stop gushing over the foliage on the way there - I've turned into a total leaf peeper. Carver Hill is absolutely stunning in the fall, definitely worth a trip. Pleasantly surprised to find the lot half-empty when we arrived on the later side of a Saturday but then it filled up by the time we left around 3. To your right, as soon as you drive in, you'll see an area with pumpkins and the farm store - this is also where you get PYO fruit/veggies if you're paying with credit. If you have cash on hand, you can pay for a bag at the little stand right in front of the orchard. A peck (the smaller bag) was $25. I was a little skeptical at the size but it's a good deal if you really pack your apples in there. From there, the apple orchard. Not the biggest I've been to and the selection was understandably limited. We missed the sign to download the QR code for a map of the orchard and so had to rely on a photo of a thin pole with all the names/colors wrapped around it. Don't forget to stop at the store before you leave. I grabbed some pumpkin pie, jam, and an apple cider donut - they also have apple cider slushies and multiple flavors of ice cream. The donut was THE BEST, made fresh, almost falling apart, thick and generous coating of cinnamon and sugar (also tasted nutmeg and allspice in the coating). Absolutely worth waiting in the line for, but make sure to pay first and get a little yellow receipt/tag from the register before you get in line for the donuts.

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