Come for the donuts! Yes it's absolutely worth the drive from wherever you are coming from. All the…read morebaked goods are amazing! There are a few places in the area, but this one is great. No cover charge and I could eat a dozen donuts. We got the scones and apple strudel as well. Both 12/10! The apple cider is also off the charts. Some of the best I've had. The pies are super fresh and I wanted one of everything! They post that they sell at local DeCicco's as well but can't confirm if it's all flavors... No u pick apples but they have every variety imaginable in the stand and all were fresh like they were picked that day. Plenty of other farm fresh veggies and honey. There is also some spots to eat outside and a food truck with some pizza and bbq options. The road to get here is a little rough. Super narrow and some spots where only one car can pass at a time. There is a parking lot and street parking available. Would very much depend on the time of day and year you are going but we were able to get a spot in front at the end of the day. Would definitely recommend for anyone of all ages especially if you love apple cider donuts!

The food truck outside is painfully slow. It took about 20-25 minutes to order food and then…read moreanother 30 minutes to get the food. They have some bbq options at this location. Around 2pm, they were sold out of pork and wings. Live music outside (country) and several picnic tables outside. Bathroom is an outhouse. The donuts are good - they're the fried kinds. Not super friendly staff. The cheddar scone was suepr dry and tough - it wasn't flaky at all.

The BEST cinnamon sugar doughnuts and warm sometimes they are just so fresh…read more Excellent vegetables so fresh. Great and pleasant Staff too. so Local a must stop on your places to go.

I love Meadowbrook Farm. Convenient to me, but it's run by a family and super nice people…read more They're not organic, but I do trust their produce. And whenever you have a big order, they always pick everything up and walk you to your car. Simply amazing. I'm planning a big batch of applesauce so the buy one get 1/2 off for half bushels was perfect And they had an amazing special on all their pies today just in time for Christmas. $9.99 each that's about half price and it was just baked today. With three Christmas events coming up, I purchased three and couldn't be more pleased: wild, berry, cherry, and apple

Yes, they have great plants and produce…read more I come here for the apple pies. The best crust, like grandma or great grandma made. Better than Briermere. Yes I said it. Very flaky. Flavor. And the bonus? Most of the time they are still warm on the bottom. Just the apple. The other flavors must be made elsewhere because the crust is not the same. No, I'm not a fan of that other place, just not impressed. More impressed with a place way further up county but it doesn't matter. Westchester Greenhouse makes the best Apple Pie. Yes, I have busted into this pie in the car many times. Forks ready. The pie is still hot, folks. Seasonally, the apple cider donuts are the best anywhere. Yes, better than That place. And that other one up there with the mazes, and bouncy houses and things you don't want or need or have to pay extra to walk on their property. Donuts. That's what that line is about. It moves fast. They hand you the box in the line, they are hot. And with more apple cider taste than those other places too. Apple pie and apple cider donuts. Oh and Wave Hill breads if you can't make it to the farmers markets. Everything else is a plus. Plants. Produce. Wreaths. It's all good. I should buy raspberries from them and tell them to make be a custom raspberry pie with that crust they have on their Apple.

BE AWARE!! This place sent me to the hospital as they do not list allergen ingredients at the…read morebottom of the ingredients. It wasn't until I read through the entire ingredients of the product I consumed where I saw "macadamia nut" listed in the mix of all the other ingredients in the products & it wasn't in bold. As someone with a severe nut allergy, this could be dangerous. The donuts are great though.

My lab wanted to go apple picking and we ended up choosing this orchard. I believe there were…read moreothers close to this one, but we went with Ochs because of the low admission fee ($5 per person) and petting zoo. It was an hour and a half drive from upper Manhattan. We went here on a random Wednesday afternoon so we basically had the orchard to ourselves. The first parking lot you see is for their store, you have to keep driving up for the u-pick orchard. There you check in to pay your admission fee, get your wristband, and get your apple picking bag(s). They give you a map where the ripe apples are highlighted for you. My favorite apples were the honeycrisp and snap dragons. They grow vegetables too but honestly we didn't explore the orchard that much (it was huge) so the only other thing I picked besides apples was a tomato, which I felt like was pretty difficult to find a good one. I handed out the apples to other friends and colleagues and they all liked them! There's something different about picking the apple straight off the tree than the apples you would normally just buy at a grocery store. It's a lot crispier when you pick them yourself! The store has apple cider doughnuts! Now being that I am a Californian where we don't have this apple picking culture, I was wondering what all the hype around apple cider doughnuts was about. NOW I GET IT they're so good! Unfortunately since we went on a weekday the doughnuts weren't fresh (they make them fresh on the weekends) so some of them were stale, but most were still good. It's honestly more of a cake than a doughnut, but so good! The doughnuts are self serve towards the back. The store also had a cat on the prowl haha We ended up not even having time to visit the petting zoo, but overall I think my colleagues had a good time here and I would recommend this orchard for anyone trying to have a no frills apple picking experience. I believe there was like a building restroom closer to the store and port o potties closer to the u-pick orchard.

Ochs Orchard is a lovely spot with great variety!Inside, they have a fantastic selection of fresh…read moreproduce, homemade jams, and delicious baked goods. The apple cider donuts are a must-try! We came on a winter day few days after Christmas and they had free samples of apple cider. I got some tea and honey to bring back home to FL. I also bought some apples and they were so soft inside and juicy. Unlike any other apple I've had. I wish I had a way to bring the Amish butter home since a family member has it in their home I often have it with bread in the morning. The staff were friendly, and everything was well-organized. Heads up It's a bit busy during peak times, but that's to be expected at a popular place. But when we came on a Saturday they were practically empty and lady made a joke not to come on the weekends so I assume normally it's a busy day or they dedicate it to stocking up since when we came I saw about 3 of the staff unboxing stuff. Overall, a really enjoyable experience with a charming atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back next season!

When one thinks of the words 'rural' and 'farmland,' these are not terms one hears a lot in Bergen…read moreCounty, NJ, one of the most heavily populated counties to surround New York City. Yet the county has a rich history in farming and agriculture from the late 1600s up into the 1970s. The small farms in north Jersey do more than just provide fruits and vegetables for our tables. They are open-air classrooms to our agricultural past, places to buy fresh produce and baked goods to support local family farm stores, and places for interesting special events and outings for families. Being the first Saturday after Labor Day, my partner and I got a head start on the apple cider donuts made fresh daily, just oozing with apple cidery goodness and never hot. Since 1973, located on Airmont Avenue in Mahwah, Secor Farms is a reminder of Bergen County's rural past and one of the last farms left in the area, passed down through three generations. Upon arrival in the afternoon, parking was not an issue with only a handful of vehicles. However, the farm comes alive starting Sept 15 with a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a petting zoo where reservations are required, with all sorts of activities. Their outside garden centers had pumpkins, gourds, fall decorations, and mums for purchase. We went inside their marketplace full of produce and managed to get a bag of mixed apple cider donuts and a quart of apple cider. These baked donuts have the sweet tartness of apple cider with a coating of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. They were soft, moist, tender, and tastefully delicious. The price was reasonable. The staff was friendly. We can recommend this place.

PROS: good prices, friendly staff, nice set up, petting zoo, hayride, nice pumpkin patch, good gift…read moreshop and snack shop CONS: parking attendants are scarce. There's only two and they leave you searching for parking OVERALL: I highly recommend coming here. It's bigger than I thought it would be and it's worth bringing a friend, date, or kid

Jones Winery is one of my new favorites in CT! I went for the first time the other day, and…read moreinitially went to the wrong place! Keep in mind that there is a "Jones Family Farm Pumpkinseed Hill" at 120 Beardsley Rd., and then the "Jones Valley Farm/Jones Winery" at 606 Walnut Tree Rd. My GPS accidentally took me to the Pumpkinseed Farm at first, but it wasn't a big deal because the winery is just a few minutes away. Once I was in the right place, a staff member greeted me and gave me the wine/food menu. They have a lot of different areas to sit, including a patio with tables/umbrellas (where they had live music playing), a pavilion with tables underneath, an upper patio that was covered by a pergola with leaves/vines on top, and an inside bar area with seating. The inside bar area has garage doors that were open, leading out to the upper patio. Even though it was a hot day, I sat under the pergola and it was surprisingly cool underneath! After sitting down, a staff member quickly came over and took my drink/food order. I tried a glass of the Sunshine White, which was delicious! It was on the sweeter side though. Keep in mind that they only sell wine by the glass on the menu, but they do have a store where you can buy bottles to go. I also ordered the Simply Cheese Plate, which came with sharp cheddar cheese, Jones Berry Chutney, and sea salt crackers. This was excellent! They also do have a "Light Fare" menu with things like a hummus plate, cheesecake, popcorn, etc. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They had a "Bouquet Bar" set up where you could buy fresh cut flowers, as well as a small gift shop. Overall a very cool winery in Shelton, I would definitely recommend!

I love strawberry and blueberry picking at Jones during the summer! It is such a great…read morefamily-friendly outdoor activity. You can check their website for the field locations for picking, call their number for the daily crop report, and make your reservation online. We usually get the large berry box. It is quite large and takes my family of 4 adults a long time to pick, so take that into consideration when deciding what sized basket/box you get. In addition, since the large box can fit so much, be prepared to bake with your fruit or feed many hungry guests!

You go here primarily to pick cherries, peaches, and apricots. The farm is quite expensive with…read moregood views of a river. We picked a good amount of cherries and apricots and got it for around $7. It was overall a fun experience and we got to ride in a tractor. The staff provided really friendly service and it was overall a solid experience. In addition to the fruit picking, you can buy pre picked fruit or foods like donuts, snacks, and drinks like apple brandy and lemonade.

Decided to come to this Orchard for the first time for apple picking. My husband, mom, and I…read moreenjoyed our experience. The orchard itself was cute and easy to navigate with well marked signs. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The best part is that it was not busy or over crowded! My husband and mom really enjoyed the popcorn chicken from the food tuck on site too!

I came here for Mexican guajillo chilies after asking a friend if she knew where i could find them…read more I was impressed with the variety of fresh produce, spices and dried chilies. The prices were average for most of the items that I am familiar with. I thought some of the spices were reasonably priced and the variety was expansive. Staff helped me in finding what i wanted. The store is well organized and well stocked.

I could have spent two hours in this store. I wanted to make a special curry over the holiday for…read moremy family. Every ingredient was so fresh and reasonably priced that it was worth the 30 minute drive in holiday traffic. I didn't feel rushed and there were plenty of of employees willing to help when asked. I highly recommend!

Great, convenient farm stand serving the local community for more than 60 years. Good selection of…read moreplants, fruits, vegetables. Also firewood.

This place is expensive but, in my opinion, definitely worth it…read more They know a ton about cheese. A friend has a penicillin allergy but loves soft cheeses and they were the first to find me a soft cheese that he loved that didn't use penicillin mold! They do a great job of pairing cheeses with jams and crackers for their boxes. A recent unexpected favorite is asking for a cheese to pear with their pear mostarda (you have to try it!!!). Also, loooove their chocolate selection. I never leave without at least one bar. They have a Singaporean white chocolate that is now my favorite.

This cheese shop is the best. The staff is very very knowledgeable . The grilled cheese sandwich…read moreand their other baguette sandwiches are so good. Everything is top notch and very clean too. The owner could be a little bit more personable but his staff makes up for it.