Edwards. Fall. They are synonymous to stateliners. Edwards has been here since before I was born. I think I visited every year until I moved away. But, if I'm here when Edwards is open, I have to come back and have cider donuts. And today, I was lucky enough to eat one. You should definitely visit if you find yourself in Northern Illinois in the fall. There's no other place like it. read more

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Rain or shine Edwards has some loyal patrons here! I was here with a large group on a very gloomy and rainy Sunday and the place was PACKED. I thought coming here first thing in the morning we would avoid a crowd and goodness I was wrong and loved to see it. My group and I walked through their market first where they have numerous samples to try. There are plenty of options to choose from and it was hard to keep our tab at a reasonable price, haha. My husband and I purchased the fiesta dip, cheese curds, apple cider donuts and the cheese and caramel popcorn. Next our group went apple picking. Prices are pretty standard compared to other spots, they do have a $5 deposit if you are borrowing a basket. If you are able to bring a basket of your own, I highly recommend that. To get to the apple orchard you take a short 'hay ride' which I really enjoyed. It was nice to see different areas of the farm. Staff here is extremely friendly and helpful. I'm officially a fan girl of Edwards and am looking forward to many more apple picking adventures here in the future! read more

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Fantastic experience! If you are in the area you need to check out this place, especially if you have some young kids. This feels like real America. All the workers were super nice and accommodating. The facility is gorgeous. The food great, especially the apple cider donuts. (They don't taste like apples) They make them continuously so they are warm. Stop by when you are in the area. read more

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Staff have been really friendly over the past few years and this is still a lovely place after so many decades.

I might be in the minority here but this was a very stressful experience. I go apple picking every year, and my favorite part is wandering through the orchards and taking my time picking different apples. Here it was extremely regimented, only a few rows where you could pick which were packed to the brim with people. You weren't allowed to wander through the orchard, it was mandatory to take a packed tractor one stop to the other. The goal is clearly profit. If you want to find a way to make apple picking unpleasant, this is it. Only 4 varieties you were even allowed to visit. Would definitely skip in the future. The cider donuts were fantastic. read more

What a great fall tradition. Love the apples and donuts. Such a charming place to go and look at the fall colors. The little museum area is really cool. I do miss the samples though. The corn salsa is the best. Don't miss this wonderful orchard! read more

I've been going to this orchard since I was a child. Always the highlight of fall. The bbq pork sandwich is delicious, as are the Carmel apple slices. They have a great selection of food and of goods in their shop. read more

This place made me feel like I was back home! The cider room reminded me of a winery in St Helena, Paso Robles, Lodi, or Napa. The petting zoo area reminded me of NorCal. The apples reminded me of my time in Puyallup, Washington. (Ya know, the state known for 69% of all apples in the US.) I FREAKING LOVED THIS PLACE. By far, my favorite place in Illinois to date. I wish they had something akin to Angry Orchard though. (But my guess is, they aren't interested in the alcohol game and I'm not sure I can blame them.) I do wish there was coin exchange machine. I only had $0.50 by luck. **BRING QUARTERS.** I do love some goats. They are such... characters. What else is there to say? Well, the Smoked Jalapeño Mustard is TO DIE FOR. The Peanut Butter Chocolate fudge is phenomenal. The pulled pork sammich was tasty. The apple cider donuts remind me of the churros at Disneyland, except soft. (They should make churros and add their caramel dipping sauce as an add on, just saying.) Stuff is a bit pricey, compared to big box. BUT, for the quality you're getting, I'd say the price point is en pointe. All in all, spent $75 on: 2 pecks of honey crisp ($15.99/ea) 1 Smoked Jalapeño Mustard 1 Regular Apple Butter 1 Sm Bx of PBC fudge 1 doz donuts 1/2 doz donuts Parking is easy. If you're able to go midweek early morning, that's what I'd recommend. Quiet crowd, calm, good way to start the day. read more

Love this orchard! Very well, organized and maintained. Traffic during the fall season is a heavy volume. They have off duty police officers directing traffic. Once you get into the actual Orchard area, there are a lot of lines for each exhibit/area. But the lines move quickly and it's worth the wait. They have a store, which sells home made/home grown edibles, such as apples, jams/jellies, pies, donuts, fudge, barbecue beef, etc. They also have hayrides for the kids and adults, pumpkin patch picking, and even a play area for the children. Don't forget to experience the petting zoo. Free admission, and a "must do" during the fall months. read more

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We love Edwards. It's been a family tradition since I was little and now my "little" is in high school. The apples are the best. The fudge and donuts my favorite. We Love Edwards! read more

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We went back to the orchard on Center today. All the staff was friendly and helpful. We are a sucker for the bacon jam, donuts and apple pie. You can shop up top and go down below the barn for food service. They have a nice outdoor play area for the kids. The apple pie this time was better than the last time we were their. It was more crispy, almost seemed fresher. You can buy a dozen donuts already prepared to go in the freezer. We enjoy these on Christmas or new years morning. read more

Service was great. I called to inquire about making homemade apple cider and what of apples to with Andy and was very knowledgeable. and asked for a bushel of mixed apples and they had it ready when I got there great experience and beautiful location. read more

I come here every year and always have a great time. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the grove is beautiful. Parking is ample and free. The apples are always delicious. And you definitely can't leave without having some apple cider donuts and cider (hot or cold). Early in the season, the local church also comes by and sells baked potatoes with toppings of your choice, and each year they are the first place I go to after picking apples. The market is fantastic as well. They sell so many cute items and some tasty pantry staples. I usually buy some bacon jam every year, the strawberry poppyseed dressing is my go to dressing. I usually get two bottles to last me until my next trip. Can't wait for next year. read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

Good food nice atmosphere plenty of park definitely recommend. Baskets for apples however is kind of pricey.

If you want to experience everything fall, this is the place to go! Located just 1.5 hours out of Chicago, edwards apple orchard has activities for all ages! From apple picking to petting zoo to pony rides to endless fall foods and drinks, they have it all. Located on abuse property, you can enjoy picking your own apples, drinking apple cider, and eating their FRESH WARM DELICIOUS Apple cider donuts (do not leave without trying them!) Depending on the season, they also offer berry picking and pumpkins picking. Their mart Carries all items fall- from apple jelly to apple fudge, you name it, they have it! It's truly a fun experience for all! read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Apple cider donut - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

On our fall road trip, we stopped by Edward's Orchard in Poplar Grove for an apple donut run. We visited briefly and spent most of our time in their barnyard store. Their store is massive! They have seasonal food and gift items aplenty. It's hard to resist leaving without buying anything. My husband and I bought food items and a 1/2 dozen apple donuts. I regret not getting a second bag of donuts because they were legit tasty! The apple donuts had a nice cinnamon sugar crust with a milky soft center. They're best consumed fresh and warm. If you need to reheat the donuts from the fridge, bake them in the oven for 15-16 minutes at 300 degrees. They're perfect with a cold glass of milk. If we had more time, we would've stayed longer. There's a lot to do and you can make a good day trip out of it. read more

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Just a fun fall activity. It's nice to go pick fresh apples and shop the local farm goods in the area. Everyone is so friendly. read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

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Love this orchard to kick off fall! Totally worth the drive as this quality Orchard never disappoints. The hot apple cider taste like you're actually drinking apples. Sizable amount and it lasted my entire visit. The apple pie just melts in your mouth as it's so tender and freshly baked in a perfect flaky crust. Apple cider donuts? This place has mastered the perfect such donut second to none! read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Pie, cider, apple cider donuts - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

Every year, we make it a fall tradition to go to our favorite Edwards Orchard for apple-picking. Even though it's an hour away, the quality of their apples and their products are so worth it! It's huge too with lots of fun activities for all ages. There's the main barn where you can buy all their goodies and some apples or fresh produce. We always get their salsas, dip mix, breakfast sausage, apple smoked bacon, ameretto fudge, their cider donuts, apple cider donuts, and so many other goodies. We go all out. You have to get their caramel dip! It pairs perfectly with the apples. There is another barn with all their baked goods you can eat right then. They have goodies like apple pie and cider donuts. And then another barn with more food options available. We always get their nachos and pulled pork. Their cider donuts are unmatched and we have gone to so many orchards. Even their apple pie is unmatched. Their apple cider is the best too. When I tell you this place has quality products, I mean it. I have gone to so many orchards and we still keep coming back. It is so much fun to go apple picking too! It is $45 per basket with a $3 deposit on the basket. You can fill it to the brim. They have plenty of apples with all different stops you can get off if you prefer a specific type. I'm usually a honeycrisp or ambrosia kind of gal. The basket is huge and you can most definitely share with another family. The employees are incredible and you can tell that this work means a lot to them. I believe it is family owned and it explains a lot! You can tell in the way they organize things that they want each family to feel like part of their own. For years to come, I will always come back to Edwards Orchard! read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

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Drove up from Chicago to visit Edwards. Very easy to get too, short drive north off of I-90 going towards Rockford. They had a good variety of apples as expected from an orchard, but it was a nice touch having descriptions for each apple. They also had samples going out too. I was a big fan of the rosalee Apples and picked up a couple of pecks. The winner here is definitely the fresh Apple cider donuts. Easily the best orchard apple cider donuts I ever had. Had them super hot and fresh. They were Soo soft and just right amount of sugar on them. The donuts themselves is worth the drive. The apple cider was very good too. Everyone here was friendly and attentive on our questions. Very good workers here. This is a great place for families with different activities for kids and families. Would definitely come back here next year for the donuts and try new apples. read more

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Love this orchard... it is so nice; the store smells nice. The donuts are readily available to buy by the dozen or 1/2 order. read more

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What a wonderful day to enjoy with the family. Shopping was first on our list to get all the jams, dips, and many items. You have to get the fresh, warm doughnuts - the best. My son bought 4 dozen to take back to friends in Tennessee. You can have a meal or maybe just a piece of warm apple pie with ice cream or carmel apple. Big decisions with all these choices. The waiting time seems long, but the lines move fast. If you have children, there is a play area with lots for them to do. A barn with animals to feed, too. There is a field to park in. I also notice there is a schedule of what you can pick in the orchards or fields. This is the place to go if you like making charcuterie boards to get great jams and jellies. I hope you find time to visit Edwards Orchard in Poplar Grove. My favorite place for a fall day. read more

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Expensive but very clean and large apple orchard. One of the best that I've been too. read more

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"My wife and I had an opportunity to visit Edward Apple Orchard. What an amazing time we had! A member of the staff gave us an apple tasting. It was like going to a wine tasting. We sampled several varieties of apples and eventually settled on the crisp, sweet taste of the Pixie. We eventually brought some home to our granddaughter. I want to thank Edward's for having such knowledgeable staff and great service." read more

We've been going to Edwards Apple Orchard for the last 10 years. We love everything about it! There's a bunch of stuff for the kids to do. Apple picking is great, and so is the food! Everything is delicious, especially the apple cider donuts and the baked potato bar! The gift shop is huge and has so many awesome things. It's one of our favorite family traditions! read more

The apple orchard picking is amazing. Lots of apple to choose from and a tractor ride to the apple orchard. After the orchard you can spend time in the play area or the barn filled with all sorts of gifts and food. We don't like the food they offer for lunch which is pulled pork and hot dogs. So avoid the lunch option. read more

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Friendly and efficient and hot cider and donuts are perfect; could hardly wait till it was cold enough for my hot cider!

Ive been to this place almost every season. Its always packed with people every weekend of fall season. Always fun to be here. Pumpkin and apple picking is always fun. This place is always fun. So many things and sights to see. read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

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One of the best orchards around. The only thing you pay for is for the apples. The playground and petting zoo is free which is awesome. The apple cider and donuts are so good! Love this place! read more

The Best apples!!! The Best apple donuts ever!!! We drive far to come here every year!! Must come here!! read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

Always a great time here. Donuts and fudge are a must. Stunning views and so much fun for families.

We go every year to Edwards! Their apple cider donuts are the best! I love the country store. I always get the local honey, chocolate covered raisins, pumpkin roll, cinnamon spice and vanilla extract. Of course, apples too! Everyone that works at Edwards are super nice. Avoid weekends: Very Crowded! If you don't have a choice, get there when they open. read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Sitting outside, drinking warm apple cider - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois

This is the apple orchard of my childhood and coming back with my children is just as magical as I remember. The family has expanded the operation but not lost the simple farm charm. The cider cellar still serves the freshest tasting apple cider you've ever had, and the warm cider donuts dusted in cinnamon sugar are just perfection, surprisingly light for a cake donut, fresh, warm and blissful. The apple barn is full of delectable things to buy and eat but they have stopped short of cracker barrelesque chaos. Pickup apples, cider, donuts, fudge, canned items for home or go out and pick your own. Edwards was as good as I remembered from my first time visiting as a Girl Scout in the 3rd grade to now. This is a local treasure. read more

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I would 100% recommend this place, of course it's more expensive than your local Walmart, but that's only because Edwards always has high quality items! I've been going here for 15 years and the only people I know who don't like it are the ones from Chicago who want everything served to them on a silver platter. read more

Started going here a few years ago. We look forward to it every year. Our idea of going apple picking is picking out which ones we want in the shop. read more

Go on a weekday, much too busy on the weekends. Prices are competitive or slightly better than most other orchards in the area. Small animal petting area for children, but be sure to bring quarters for the feed vending machine. Overall nice to visit if on a weekday. read more

This is basically the Dizney World of fall festivals and apple picking. If that's your thing, you're going to love it. The crowds are so thick the cops take care of directing traffic, getting cars in and out of acres of grass field parking. The store is stocked to the brim with all the autumn and Halloween kitsch you could need. Lines are long for donuts, apples and hot food. The little petting zoo is just a few barnyard animals that you cannot pet. There has to be a better experience. read more

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How fun is this place!!! Smells incredible and cashiers are super nice n kids friendly. Apple tasting person was not happy because my 6yr old touched apples rather than buying the whole bag of one kind of apples. We missed apple picking days. It ended yesterday-but next year definitely i want to come back and experience picking. We got to pick pumpkins after they already harvested good big ones. Love the experience!!! read more

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While visiting my family, we took the little one to orchard. Unfortunately, the kids play area was not open due to Covid. We wanted my son to have a fun experience, but I am pretty sure the adults enjoyed their tasty treats. Their apple cider donuts was delish! I could only have one because they were a bit sweet for my taste buds. The outer donut was covered with cinnamon and sugar. It was cooked to perfection with a slight shell and moist and chewy on the inside. read more

AMAZING PLACE! Love the donuts! Easy to find. Easy to park! The people are always nice and friendly. Signs everywhere so you know where to go. Easy 10/10. read more

Edwards Apple Orchard - Two half dozen! Yum! - Farmers Market Near Me - Poplar Grove, Illinois