Our experience Honeybell picking at Dooley groves was everything and then some. First of all- the people are what make it amazing. From all of the people in the front letting you taste the fresh fruit before you pick, to the gentleman who taught us what to pick and how, to each of the several people wishing us a safe drive home before the rain came through. There were plenty of oranges ripe for the picking and the groves are healthy and active! The honeybells are seriously the juiciest citrus I've ever had. The farm market has everything Florida you could ever need and we also brought home some orange tea cookies, monkey butter, chocolate gators, and some juicy fresh pomelos. PLEASE pay Dooley Groves a visit and bring your out of state friends- they will thank you! (Ps- they also ship their citrus!) read more

We had a wonderful time visiting Dooley Groves today. The staff were so friendly, clearly passionate about their small business and I truly enjoyed talking with them! Breanna was exceptional in helping up figure out how the actual U Pick works and our cashier specifically went above and beyond; even going so far as to recommend additional local spots in the spirit of supporting others local small businesses. I'm so sorry to forget her name as she truly made our experience. The actual oranges are firm and juicy and the overall ambiance was the perfect edition to any trip showcasing 'FL highlights.' Thanks again ladies your hard work does not go unnoticed!! read more

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The real mark of the new year is honeybell picking season. My family and I visit Dooley Groves every year on New Year's Day to pick honeybells right off the trees, and the citrus is so incredibly fragrant, juicy and delicious this year. Definitely the best crop I've seen in several new year's visits. Head over this week and experience the u-pick fun for yourself! Pick as many or as few as you like for $2.89/lb. The team there is so friendly and will tell you where to go and what to do to pick the ripest honeybells. Insider tip: The longer stick/basket is a lot of fun to use and will help you reach the super orange fruit which is usually higher up! read more

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Cute you pick ! Cute store too! You can pick between oranges and grapefruit. It was a nice day to get out and do something different.

I loved this place! The workers were so incredibly friendly. They trained us very well to go out and pick without harming the trees. It was such a great family activity and the drive from Bradenton was really nice. We bought so many things at the farmers market: raw honey, elderberry syrup and fresh orange juice. We picked Honeybell oranges and grapefruit. They are delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Who doesn't love citrus season? (Nov-April) I'm personally very fond of citrus and Dooley Groves alike! I really enjoy how juicy and sweet the citrus I've purchased there is. I got to try their Pink Pomelo, where the grapefruit originally came from and I must go back to get some more soon. I also purchased some Tangerines (two varieties, one smaller than the other). I had 0 complaints from any of the purchased fruit. My whole family really liked them too. So while it can be a bit pricey, I feel you still get a bang for your buck. read more

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2 hour drive from Orlando but well worth the trip. Saturday afternoon, place was packed but staff still very friendly and helpful. Picked a basket of Honeybells and had a nice walk in the groves. Good to see Florida the way it used to be! read more

Fresh picked local fruit with outstanding fresh squeezed orange juice is my favorite place to stop. Easy ordering for delivery of gift packages. Staff is extremely helpful read more

We wanted a day out, and enjoyed the ride through the countryside. We hoped to pick up some Honeybells. Currently you have to pick yourself, not enough product to supply the fruit stands. There is a great selection of fresh citrus, candies and metal works Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their products.Very clean read more

Very nice staff in the store. We should have called before going because when we arrived we were told that we couldn't pick until after Christmas since they picked the weekend before. We purchased sugar belles and navels. I had high hopes for the sugar belles but they were not sweet and pretty dry. We also purchased a salad dressing and some orange marmalade. I felt it was pricey and usually I'm all for buying from local businesses but unfortunately Dooley was a disappointment. read more

Dooley Groves - Sugar bells and navels - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

Okay I'm so happy this place is so close to where we live and that I found out about it. I love me some u-pick whatever. They recently opened their upick last weekend and I absolutely had to check it out. I'm glad I did. The market up front was adorable and they had a nice variety of products to choose from. But we were there specifically to experience picking our own fruit. The workers were very friendly too! They give a little briefing prior to you going to the where the citrus plant are. You pay by the pound so I suggest picking a larger bucket just in case you end up wanting to get more. We had fun sifting through the rows of oranges and grapefruits. I do agree that it's smart to bring bug spray and/or wear pants and long sleeves. This was such a great activity for families or even another cute date idea. read more

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What a fun place to visit while in the Tampa area! We were able to choose from many varieties of oranges and grapefruit. The staff were super friendly and helped me to choose the variety best for me. read more

Dooley Groves - Mandarin orange - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

I haven't been here in just over three years. And now that it's January, it's time for local Orange picking and strawberries. That is so music to my ears and my palette. I did the u pick already. It's fun, but I didn't feel like picking. I just wanted to buy them. You can do both here. When we went it was packed, but that's because people were coming for their u pick time. Once they did their thing, it wasn't so crowded. They have different sizes. 2.99 per pound, a small bag for $15 and a large bag already filled for $25. THats for Honey bell oranges. There are also other varieties of citrus and pomelos which are so good. They are $1.99 per pound. Those can be heavy so I just bought one. Inside they have Florida goodies - jellies, sauces, dressings. They have a fridge section with orange and grapefruit juice and cheese amongst other things. They also Florida souvenirs. They use to have samples of citrus, but not anymore. This place is cute and fun and super Florida. Love it. Came home with Honeybell marmalade, about 12 Honeybell oranges, fresh squeezed Orange juice, and a pomelo. I love this place! It does definitely feel way out there, but it is worth it! read more

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Even though technology (Facebook ad) led me here, Dooley is quaint, cute, old-school Florida... made even more delightful by its remote and quiet location. You have to be looking for this place-you can't "just fall in." But again-the hunt makes it even more fun. Now, full transparency: I messed up. I wore the wrong shoes-like impossibly bad, wrong, hopeless shoes. Sooo,, I didn't get to go on the grove tour and pick from the trees as planned (suede'esque shoes on a muddy day-that wasn't going to work). I can't wait to plan better and have another go at the tour. But you know, the gift shop is great. There all sorts of fun, Florida treats in there. It's classic. You can bag up fruit from the trees, too. They're in big bins up front. Fabulous. Can't wait to go back and get back into the grove groove. Oh! It was busy on a Saturday afternoon and there's not tons of parking, but I just took one loop around and a space opened up. read more

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What a fun little trip to go to this place. My hubby and me went today because I love their marmalade. They have several different types. The orange is my favorite. They also have pick yourself so if you want to go pick your own oranges off the tree if want to, Otherwise, they have a store in the front of the place which has all kinds of yummy goodies and lots of people that help you. Parking is not a problem. It really is a very fun little place to go to. They're only open November through March I believe so check to make sure they're open before you go. read more

Friendly & helpful staff. Explained how to pick the fruit the right way & gave us a long stick type thing + shears to get the job done right. Perfect place for a day date or an excuse to get out of the house. We'll definitely be back! read more

Dooley Groves - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

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**It's Honeybell season!**. These delicious oranges will only be available in January until they are gone. You can pick them daily from 10 - 4 If you love fresh picked oranges this is the place for you! At Dooley Groves you will find deliciously sweet oranges as well and the sweetest staff!! When you arrive you have a choice to pick your own or purchase what they have already picked. We always choose to pick our own. If that's your choice you fill out a card and then go out to the grove. They take a small group out about every 30 minutes. They will take your group, explain the rules, and show you the different size baskets that you can choose to fill. They will give you a pair of cutters and bring you to the orange grove. They will show you which area is the best picking and off you go. There is no time limit, they just request that anything you cut you purchase. When you are done you walk back and they will weigh and bag your purchase. Our purchase was $27 for approximately 12 - 13lbs While I was walking I noticed that they had a sign for Handicapped people. They had a few rows reserved for picking in a wheelchair or with a walker. This is for Honeybells ONLY! The reason being is that this area is right by the entrance to the grove. If you need a rest they have some chairs at the beginning of each row for you to sit. They also have the most unique gift shop! Honestly, I would even go just for the gift shop! They sell all kinds of jellies, honey, chocolates, and many, many gift items that you may not see elsewhere! Also, in the gift shop you can arrange to have fruit shipped to loved ones. Parking is available right in front of the shop. I suggest definitely wearing socks and sneakers while walking thru the grove. it wouldn't be a bad idea to sprays your feet and sneakers with bug spray as well because there is a chance you may step on ant hills while walking around the grove. read more

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Best oranges ever!!!! So friendly! My kids cannot get enough of them. We love an hour south of Dooley Groves but make the drive specifically for oranges. They truly are the best we have ever had. read more

I loved this place! It wasn't super crowded and the little market/shop that they have is awesome as well! Highly recommend checking it out read more

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A beautiful place to visit (with bug spray!!) This nice orchard has a lovely group of retired folk running the place and they are (mostly) so kind! Would definitely recommend going to pick your own oranges. It's cheaper and you can get the best ones!! We got eaten alive by noseeums so definitely bring some bug spray. Our favorite was the pomelo followed by the autumn gold tangerines. Be careful how many you pick. It can get pricyyyyy read more

This commercial farm is a little off the main roads out in Ruskin. It is certainly worth the trip if you like oranges. You can go out into the orchards and pick several varieties right off the trees. They give you instructions and everything you need. January is Honeybell season. You can pick these most delicious oranges here. There is a large store where you can purchase the fruit without having to do any work. They have fresh squeezed orange juice to buy. The gift shop is large and is loaded with all kinds of merchandise. From everything orange, such as orange jam, to chocolates, relishes, and snacks. You can even arrange to ship their fruit as gifts right in the gift shop. There is a parking lot, but on the weekends you can park along the road because it is very busy. Wear closed shoes that you can get dirty if going out into the orchid. read more

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First timer to Dooley Groves. Dooley employee Bobbie quickly went over guidelines on how to pick and what variety of fruit was available. Was rude and seemed to be bothered she had to explain how to pull or cut fruit. All five of us headed our to groves. Orange tape located rows available for picking. We were there 3/11/2022. Fruit on trees was of very low grade-quality, while fruit you could purchase as their fruit stand was higher grade. Rows between trees had very high grass up to our knees with thistle and tons of fire ants. We completely understand it's a Working farm first....u-pick costumers are not treated as needed to run their business. We read the State of Florida's agriculture laws that the farm is not responsible or liable for injury while on the farm, it's a working farm. There are large holes hidden in the overgrown weeds between rows of trees with Millions of fire ant mounds everywhere. Not a place for elderly or young. I was bitten several times on my legs from fire ants before I even knew it. Tripped in two large hidden holes. My young daughter accidentally cut a flower bloom with an orange and when we took our fruit to be weighed it was laying on top of her orange. Bobbie scolded my daughter and said "These flowers are booms for next year! We will not have this many oranges! You should have never picked this!" It was a small three leaved stem with five blossoms! It was an accident and we were not hiding what had happened! In retrospect, Bobbie should have handled it differently and I could have offered to pay for five oranges we weren't getting! Bad customer service, dangerous conditions at the time we went. Will never return! Not recommend to anyone...ever! Dooley should have a better employee training program and consider u-pickers as customers not just as additions to the running farm! read more

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So much fun picking and shopping. We're from Missouri and had a blast. This is not like picking pecans. The orchard is clean ! read more

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If you want a unique Florida gift, this would be a great place to shop. They have a vast array of pickled and jellied products canned for that purpose. They are well staffed with a gaggle of ladies that consistently ask you if you're looking for something special. A few observant folks would be considered friendly but I soon decided I didn't need anything if I was to be hounded constantly. I was a bit surprised they only had oranges and grapefruits at the highest prices imaginable! I'm sticking to the high priced fruit stands as they now look more affordable! read more

If your in South Tampa and looking to find fresh Florida oranges, I'd recommend coming to Dooley Groves in Ruskin, FL. They have an indoor store selling yummy in house goods. The grounds are safe and clean. It's family friendly and I'd come for the overall friendly vibe. You have the option to purchase oranges picked and bagged in store or you can pick them yourself in their orchard. My husband and I came for the orange picking experience and chose to do the U-pic option for $2.39/lb. Before you leave for the orchard, you're given shears and a bushel. The bushels are priced per pound or you can take a netted bag. The bag costs more. You'll pay $25.00 for the bag but you can fill it up as long as you can seal it in the end. The 2 Orange varieties available at the time were the Pineapple orange and their popular Honeybells. Fortunately, we were able to sample both at the counter. We chose the Honeybells. They are large, dense, and full of juicy sweetness! Another plus is the Honeybell variety is seedless! I knocked off a star for one issue. Our knowledgable guide was great in letting us know how to pick the best fruit however after giving us this brief primer, the guide took off and left us in the grove. Ben had a couple of questions but those questions were left unanswered since our guide unknowingly walked away. Other than that, we had a great time and it's worth the visit if you are nearby. read more

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It was a fun day with my friend. That's a good feeling for picking up those oranges what I heard about it is the best orange in Florida. Honeybell, sweet and juicy. love it read more

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Dooley Groves was a really neat place to spend a couple hours. We didn't pick many oranges because we are flying but the ones we did pick, are delicious. I highly recommend the pineapple oranges. So sweet and juicy! read more

Dooley Groves - Close up of one of many orange trees - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

Great experience!!!! Awesome different varieties of citrus, cute farm store with more citrus, juices, tea, candy, salsas and sauces. Would highly recommend and they're open on Sundays! read more

At Dooley Groves on January 10th. It was a fun day picking oranges. Purchased a shipped gift....it's the 27th and has still not been shipped. I received a payed statement last week in the mail. I'm disappointed. I called and the couldn't give me any information just a maybe this week. Sigh Won't do that again. read more

Really cool place you can go to pick your own fruits. They have a large selection of items in their small store available for sale and offer free samples of a variety of fruits. So it's great to be able to taste and try before you buy! The staff were all friendly and helpful. There is also all types of souvenir type items you can buy here. Along with all types of jelly's, jam's, honey, homemade chocolate, and many other delightful treats! I think they have the grove pick tractor rides every 30 minutes, so its easy to stop by anytime and pick your own. Follow the signs to find them, as they are a large farm located off the main road a few miles. read more

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Tourist trap Over priced, dried out tangerines 20$ and tangelos at a whopping $30. As a full time resident of Florida I am So very disappointed and a little embarrassed by this grove. read more

Need something else to do with the grandparents/grandkids after visiting the manatee center? Dooley Groves is a great choice! Although it is basically the least accessible produce stand ever, it's worth the trip from November to April, as you get the freshest possible orange juice and oranges. The "pick your own" gimmick can be good fun for little ones, and it is a quick enough excursion to keep interest. If you get a small basket (or have an excitable little one, thrilled to be picking her own fruit) the whole process is 20 minutes. Long enough for a bit of fun, short enough so as to not wear out its welcome. If you have the chance, get the honeybell oranges. They're easy to peel by hand, seedless, and have a mild flavor for all palettes. read more

Woo, an actual orange grove where you can pick oranges even in February/March. Score! Loved coming here, the oranges were abundant even at the end of February. Would love to come back again. The oranges made the most insanely good orange juice. And the store they have is great too, you can get orange blossom honey and other things. read more

Since moving to Florida I've been on the look out for an orange grove that offers U-Pick. 5 years later I found it! This is an awesome local business. I went on a Sunday afternoon with my partner. The workers are very knowledgeable about the types of fruit. They have a nice shop with local products to choose from while you're waiting to go into the grove. They take people picking every 30 min. and explain how to pick the oranges. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend going. read more

Dooley Groves - Oranges! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

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Visited in late February 2023. Wanted to pick Honeybells. Didnt find good fruits on trees. We picked oranges that looked halfway decent. Spent almost $40. When we scrubbed and washed them at home they looked not so good. Juice was not much better. Very disappointed with the experience. read more

We visited few times to pick your own. It was a pleasant experience. Around December 1, 2020, the Honeybell were not ready to pick so, my wife purchased 6 bags of two different kind of tangerines, a bunch of large size lemons, and grapefruits. As we got home, we discovered a substantial amount of ROTTEN TANGERINES in the "pre-packed bags!!!!!. We called to alert the management about the findings, NOT TO REQUEST ANY REFUND!!! The ownership/ management instead of absorbing a friendly message and correct the problem for a better quality product, was very defensive, aggressive, culminating to terminating the phone conversation BY HANGING UP ON THE CALLER; a gesture to highlight A PERSON WITH NO COMMON SENSE / RESPECT TO THE CUSTOMERS!!!!! , read more

This review is for their mail order service. I found Dooley Groves online while searching for options to send an East Coast friend honeybells for the holiday season. I read an article describing how they had to rebuild/replant after nearly their entire Florida citrus grove was wiped out so I thought I'd try them out to support their recovery efforts. It's been a smooth experience for multiple holiday seasons now. Sending fresh, perishable produce as gifts can be a headache if they arrive rotten or late. All of my recipients reported their honeybells arrived delicious and juicy - major plus when you are thousands of miles away and entrusting your Christmas gifts to a third party! Dooley Groves is good about snail mailing their "catalog" mailer of seasonal offerings starting in late summer/early autumn so I don't forget. They also offer discounts for placing orders early. I've done this and my orders go through smoothly months later when the citrus gifts are ripe. Some things to note that might help: - I place my order online, but you can also call in. Their website is more functional than slick, but if you have any questions, just call them. I've always reached someone directly when I called with inquiries. - You don't pay online once you've filled out the online order form. They call you at the phone number you provide and take your credit card information that way. You then receive a printed receipt via postal mail. - Honeybells are shipped starting in January. They have plenty of other citrus options that can arrive in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or that are ready in early spring. You can send trays of navel oranges, tangerines, tangelos, grapefruit, valencia oranges, temple oranges, ortaniques, honey murcott, etc. You can also call to have a card sent to your recipient letting them know a present is on its way (just not in time for Christmas). - They have a Sunshine Citrus Club in case you want to receive or gift regular shipments of seasonal Florida citrus fruit! - Their guarantee: "Satisfaction Guarantee: If we ever disappoint you, please let us know... we're only human and citrus fruit is a perishable product. We will replace any citrus to your RECIPIENT if they are not satisfied due to spoilage upon delivery to a FEDEX/USPS verified address. For three generations, we have placed our good family name on each and every package we ship." read more

Extremely horrible experience. We had our masks on and the a lady kept yelling at my friend to put her mask on while she was having a conversation with another employee at the entrance. My friend was putting her mask on as the lady continued to yell at her to put it on. So I made a joke and said put your mask on. A lady then says she owns the place and acted very passive aggressive and like she was teaching us a lesson by telling us her cousin died of COVID. I told her I was sorry for her loss but then she continued berating us about masks which by that point we all had on. We were willing to pay them to pick their fruit but after the owner took it upon herself to make a scene and try and embarrass us we left. There was only one nice employee at the entrance and the others were rude immediately. I tried to ask a question about the time and they got snippy. We drove pretty far to come here but will never do it again. Their fruit didn't even look that great. So thank you all for being rude and pushing customers away. read more

over priced roadside store, bag of dry tangerines $20. u pick is not worth the trip or gas money $2.59 lb for oranges that are loaded with seeds and have super thick membranes that you have to spit or you'll choke. don't waste your weekend. pick up fruit from sprouts and have a picnic in a park. read more

Get your citrus loving palate ready. This place is sure to please. Citrus juice is incredibly versatile, letting you make a marinade or a stand-alone beverage depending on the fruit and your personal taste. I have to taste test everything--twice. Then, just to make sure I check it all again. When I think of fresh OJ I think of my Pop over in Melbourne with the old-fashioned juice presser. He'd ask me if I wanted to give it a try. Sure. After about 3 oranges he'd be laughing as I turned "Sqoozing" duty back over to him. Modern Citrus juicers take the effort out of the process by making it incredibly simple to get all of the liquid from the fruit in question with minimal strength.But, if it's memories you're looking to build keep an old juice presser on hand for when the grandkids visit. There's no better fruit than what you'll get at Dooley's. There are few days a year I mourn. One of them is when Dooley's goes on hiatus. For those of you who, like me, look for a zillion ways to use Dooley's Fruit here's a recipe I picked up that is certain to please even the most discerning visitor from the north. Pick up some Dooley's and with marinade and desert, you can make a Florida citrus meal of it... https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/florida-citrus-meringue-pie read more