Due to life and a pandemic I took a few years off from strawberry picking but I was excited to do…read moreit again this year! I was not left disappointed. First off, we went on a Friday early evening the week the strawberries were ready for picking and it was PLENTIFUL. So many berries. My family and I all agreed that we would only be picking enough to eat at home and that's it. No jamming, canning, freezing, etc. Yet the berries were so perfect, so ripe and beautiful we somehow picked a full tray each, even in the 90 degree, 60% humidity heat. NO REGRET! It's still super easy to go here. Drive up, grab your tray, pick your berries, drive back and get them weighed (there's stall with mixes for baked goods, jams, and more plus bottled beverages if the heat is getting to you). I can't remember exactly but it shook out to be around 2.59 a pound I believe (but don't quote me on that) and I got $23 dollars worth. Now I have nearly 9lbs of strawberries in my fridge for snacking, baking, and more. But don't expect jam this year. I haven't the energy for that!

Our family takes a trip here every year, for the last 12 years. We love it! We pick sugar snap peas…read more& strawberries. Prices are reasonable and it's a full day of fun. Pack sandwiches & have a picnic after! Pro tip: check the website, their Facebook page, or call them every year to see how the crop is doing and when it will be ready for picking. If you wait too long you'll miss out because they get picked pretty quickly.

So happy Whittaker's Berry Farm remained unscaved following the recent weather system / tornadoes…read morethat came through the area in the last couple of days. I took off work just so I could arrive at the farm just after opening today and there were many people picking strawberries only 10 - 15 minutes after opening. You pick strawberries at $2.99/lb - how can you go wrong? It took me about 35 - 45 minutes to fill my flat. Strawberries were plentiful. I must have been in the area of the parcel that had been picked before as the size of the berries seemed smaller than what I had hoped for. My thoughts were confirmed when I was at the checkout building as the gentlemen in the line next to me had huge Jewel strawberries that were gigantic compared to what I was able to pick. Oh well, these berries will taste just fine in a pie, on shortcake, over ice cream or cheesecake, in bread, muffins, or scones, just to name a few.

It was so worth it to find this farm and have our toddler have a blast picking strawberries. We…read morecame on the last day and went home with a full box of strawberries. Not all were huge but all were in good shape. It was pretty straightforward to find the location and the path was well-organized with signages. There were people in different locations guiding us where to go and what to do etc.

Best place for strawberries and asparagus. Fields are not to crowded and it is always worth going.read more

Paid $21 for two sandwiches served on a slider bun. Hardly any meat on both sandwiches. Only a…read morecouple of chips added to the meal. Tired of these places and there minimal portions.

I've been strawberry picking locally for decades at another farm nearby. However, this year they…read moreweren't open for picking so, craving the best part of a Michigan summer, I went to Yelp and searched and found Honey Bee. AND it was SO close to my house! I immediately went to their website and was thrilled to find out that they were currently offering picking from 10-7pm pretty much every day of the week. Hooray! So, this past weekend, I made my way over there. Long story short, I had a great experience! They have 12 varieties of strawberries that vary in size, ripening rates, and levels of sweetness. U-pick stretches out in rows over 3 acres so they've got alotta strawberries, my friends! The person running the u-pick explained that the strawberries in the rows next to the barn were bigger but more tart and the rows further from the barn were smaller but sweeter. I picked a little from both and in the end wish I had stuck to the smaller but sweeter, though they were all delicious! I just happen to have more of a sweet tooth. Despite the heat I managed to pick a full bucket, just under 6lbs. Berries are priced at $6lb and they do not take credit but you can pay via mobile with their venmo or paypal. They also take cash and checks. A few logistical things: the u-pick farm is owned and operated by local farmer's market mainstay, Tantre Farms. It's a no spray/pesticide free farm which means there are some weeds and tall grasses around. Some of the weeds are spikey thistle. They're easy to avoid but, because most people avoid them, I found a plethora of beautiful ripe berries around them. So it might not hurt to bring some gloves if you're like me and don't mind working a little harder for the good stuff. And because it can get muddy and there are other weeds and things in the rows wearing comfortable, close-toed shoes (that you don't mind getting dirty) are recommended. My only quibble is that I wish the containers for picking were the cardboard flats and not the plastic buckets with bags.The plastic bags don't allow for the air circulation you need to keep them fresher longer and in transferring them to another container I found I had smushed more than a few. Also, piling them all into the bucket puts weight on the ones at the bottom of the bucket/bag so they're smushed there, too. A small quibble but one they'll consider having the flats as an option. But of course if you're buying a large volume for jam making they're all gonna get smushed anyway sooooo.... Anyway, I'm not sure how much longer they have left in the season so if you're reading this around the time that it was posted I'd check their website for picking updates. They also offer raspberry picking so if you miss your strawberry window you might be able to scoop some of those up instead!

In strawberry season there's no better way to spend a weekend morning than picking berries at the…read morepatch. The whole family headed down that way recently to take advantage of the in-season fruit. It was our first time visiting Honey Bee, and we can't wait to return. After grabbing a bucket, we sauntered through the small bushes and picking ripe red berries. After we had picked everything that we could fit into the bucket, we headed back to the barn and grabbed some pre-picked vegetables to go with everything. Finn the dog welcomed us and let us pat his belly before we headed out. The berries were wonderful - so sweet and unlike anything you'll find in a store. Definitely worth a trip!

This place is a hidden gem!! I found it randomly on Google and wanted to check it out…read more I finally came with my baby and it was pretty great! The only thing I wish, is that it was stroller friendly. It's mostly gravel so it's very inconvenient and probably damaging to the stroller. I understand it's a farm though (and that they have a separate cafe). Anywho, there is a whole parking lot for people to park and then an area for shopping for fresh veggies and bread. And there is a separate area by a lovely willow tree where you can get coffee, their home made root beer (will have to try that next time), and pastries. Now the pastries were AMAZING!!! I got their chocolate croissant and jalapeno popper croissant. Both were sooo delicious!! The chocolate croissant was very close to how Quebec makes them. It was soft and had the right amount of chocolate! The Jalapeno popper croissant filling was sooo unique and tasty!! I loved it! I will definitely be back! Oh and I sampled their mango lassi and it was delicious! I also appreciated the space where kids can feed and look at the goats and llama. There is a little pond play area too. And a beautiful garden! There probably is even more, I didn't get to see everything since it was hard to navigate with the stroller. Will bring a carrier next time.

I've wanted to try White Lotus Farms and I was able to get a few things when they were set up at…read moreEastern Market. I got an olive levain loaf of bread and a morning bun. The bread was very good, filled with Kalamata olives. The morning bun sort of reminded me of a croissant with cinnamon sugar in a spiral shape, it was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. The stand was very busy, they had a large variety of things, I wasn't able to check out anything besides the baked goods. Ok get bread again, next time I go to Eastern Market.

I have been there many times both for their fruit and their unbelievable donuts. I also go in the…read morefall to get apples for the deer. Everyone there is so kind and willing to help, even when it is 20° inside in the winter! It is definitely the gem of Fulton and Lucas county!!

Best strawberries ever! Red all the way through; no pasty white centers here! Made an outstanding …read more Friendly, helpful staff. This place is my go to for fresh, in-season fruit.

It's raspberry season so my mom and I were looking for some u-pick places around town. Several of…read moreour old standbys were closed for the weekend so after a bit of digging we came across Berry Hill Farm. So cute! It's right on the border of Dexter/Chelsea and is just big enough to make picking SUPER easy but not so big that you need to spend a ton of time here. I think we were in and out in about 30-40 minutes at most, and we filled a whole flat with delicious berries. They're only open during picking season so check their facebook page for daily updates on picking quality and hours. When you arrive, check in with the owners and they'll give you a box with containers and an empty milk jug to tie around your waist for easy two handed picking. Then dig in! There are several rows of different berry varieties, including red raspberries, black raspberries, and golden raspberries. You'll know they're ripe when they're a deep color and pull right off the bush. The bushes, especially blackberries, are a bit spiky so be careful! I didn't bring gloves because I find them a bit cumbersome so I did get poked a couple of times but nothing major. When you're done, head back to the garage with your tray and they'll tally up your berries. Currently it's $2.50 per pint. Cash or check only. Brought home the berries and they were SO good. They really lasted a long time too. It's been over a week and I've still be throwing them in my yogurt every morning. Baked up beautifully in some breakfast bars too. Excited to have discovered this place and I'm definitely looking forward to visiting year after year.

Very friendly owners. Easy to find, clean and entertaining farm experience. They supplied…read moreeverything we needed to pick the most delicious organic berries. They even had local honey for sale. Thank you!

THIS is the best orchard!!…read more Their prices are very affordable (Wiard's is greedy) and they let you purchase just one cider donut if you want! The only downside is there is no seating to eat. And no regular bathroom, only an outhouse. But you can eat in your car or at home! Their cider donuts are so delicious but most of all, they have the best apples! We like all of them but particularly Golden Delicious! Their apple cider is also very refreshing! They have good plums too. I highly recommend this place and it's not too far of a drive either! Wasem's is the best!

Exactly what a family orchard should be. Wandering the rows…read moreof multiple varieties of apples, a pumpkin patch, raspberry picking in a peaceful country setting. The orchard is drivable for people with young children and older folks. The Cider Mill is unpretentious, and the donuts are excellent, with multiple choices. Home baked goods, jams, gourds and squash for sale. The apple cider is one of the best I have ever tasted, the mix of varieties is superb.

This farm is perfect for the quintessential fall experience. Apples, pumpkins, cider, donuts…read more.. even an apple cannon! If we lived in the area we'd go back next month for a Christmas tree as well. A wonderful, family-run business.

We came here for cider and donuts, but ended up looking around at puzzles, bookmarks, and cotton…read morecandy. My family has toured metro Detroit's cider mills; unfortunately, the cider at this location tasted more like apple juice, but was redeemed by the donuts, which had small apple chunks in them. No bathrooms on site except an accessible Porta john. The cashier had extreme difficulty checking out customers and selecting items, but was friendly and made good conversation despite. The parking situation is unfriendly to those in wheelchairs or crutches; a large gravel lot, which becomes grass closer to the building, has no marked handicapped parking, hence my hesitation to give it 4 or 5 stars. Otherwise, it was relatively busy maintaining around 20 to 25 people inside at any given time, so clearly this place is well liked.

Sunflower festival was really cute. Cute photo ops, cool new slide. Cons - expensive. They have…read morecertain weekends free for teachers, medical, and military. They also sell tickets 40% off a few weeks in advance. Under 23 months is free but there's still not much to justify a $20 ticket for any kid under 10. Concessions are also expensive but that lemonade was worth it .

All the employees we met and interacted with were fantastic…read more The wide array of activities was great! This is a great place to bring kids of all ages. There are enough activities to keep kids busy for a couple hours. The gardens of course were beautiful and well tended. We did have a couple drinks. Very reasonable alcohol prices. Just a side note, when at the ticket window if you are tall, make sure you duck. I slammed my head pretty hard into the eaves. Also, this was our first time but I expected there would be some kind of market. Fresh veggies and jarred goods. That would send the place over the top.