I love Lyman Orchards! The produce is fresh, the baked goods are delicious, and the location is fantastic. What more could you want? It's a great place to shop. read more

Apple picking here was a dream come true. Minus the parking traffic. But where are the winesaps?

Lyman orchards offers such a range of fun activities for all ages throughout the year. From pick your own to sunflower/corn mazes, to winter fun fests complete with ice sculpting and snow tubing. Their pond outside the apple barrel is always full of ducks you can feed. Their Apple glaze on their grilled chicken sandwhich is to die for . The weekends can get crazy , aim for a week day to visit . Pick your own is always a favorite and they always have a ton to pick from . An easy recommend for something to do with the family or friend ! read more

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This place is a little pricey, but some things are worth it. They have an incredible assortment of apples and are open year-round. Come early for the Cider donuts, which are FANTASTIC! Service can be a little cranky, especially later in the day. Ducks in the pond and plenty of areas to play make this a good spot for families, too. Breakfast and lunch/snacks served. A little pricey on the food--especially bakery stuff--but good quality. It's a local business, which is always a good thing to support. read more

Despite the rainy weather this was a fantastic trip. The donuts we had were amazing and i got to take some home the family gobbled them up in the matter of minutes. I also enjoyed some of their apple cider which was fantastic and fresh (regretting not buying a gallon to take home). They have a nice little market which looks like it is stocked with fresh veggies and other items I didn't really look around but it looked nice. They do have a a cafe' as well and the breakfast looked amazing (will be back to enjoy this I wasn't aware they had a cafe'). As we drove to the apple orchards we noticed a pumpkin patch and pear picking. Again I will be back in a week or so for my pumpkin, going to attempt to make a pumpkin pie. There were also hayrides, kettle corn, and bobbing for apples. This would be the perfect family outing whether with the kids or your spouse it is a must visit. I will definitely be back again. Thank you Emily for another great event. They loose a star because they need more signs directing you to where the apples are and other fields. read more

One stop shopping for autumn. Pumpkin patch, Apple picking in the orchard, corn maze, surrounding fall foliage (and a nice drive), and a store with apple fritters. Fun for the family. read more

Just wonderful day for the whole family Fruit picking is awesome so is staff read more

Every year we have the family apple and pumpkin day. Lyman's has never let us down in my 25 years doing this

Is this place an orchard or are we at a rock concert? Prepare yourselves for a mob scene if you come anytime in October. Tons of goodies for everyone! read more

We had THE SAME ISSUE at the Apple Barrel- the Deli at Lyman- this weekend. No one should wait an hour for a sandwich! Our kids were so hungry and upset. It ruined our day. I wrote the manager and got a weak response. So disappointed with Lyman's store. We won't return. read more

Nice area to pick fruit in season, its always pretty busy, but they have an amazing variety of fruit and veggies so their picking season lasts a really long time as you can start the picking season with their berries and end with their pumpkins and squash. read more

This place is fantastic. They let you eat the apples as you walk around to test/try them out. There is space for the kids to run for both apple/pear season and pumpkin season. If you are in a wheel chair or otherwise mobility disabled, they offer a gator cart service if you ask. Apples are tasty. read more

My whole family is drawn here! My parents visit from out of state and they just have to have the cinnamon cider donuts every time they come! I have had others before and nothing quite compares to these! read more

Been going here since I was a kid. I now take.my children here for pumpkin, strawberry and apple picking. We love visiting the store and buying some of there different items you don't find in a normal grocery store. Their pies are my favorite. The apple crumb comes the closest to the one my grandma made. read more

Best Apple cider doughnuts in the world. The food is sooooo good! Great place to go in the fall. They have hay rides on the farm and a huge cornfield. During the fall, they have a ton of pies. You can pick pumpkins and apples. I golf here weekly and it's definitely a great treat afterwards! read more

Once again I was very disappointed in an old favorite lunch stop. I had a very disappointing experience a year ago but assumed it was a once and done problem never to be repeated. Sadly not so. The previous time I could not get anyone to acknowledge me at the dessert counter despite standing there for 8-10 minutes as staff walked by me behind the counter never looking at me. Another woman and I left the store after being ignored at their yummy dessert counter. I thought to be fair give them one more try. We arrived exactly at 1p to meet another couple. Every table was occupied. So we waited and waited till I noticed it had been 15 minutes and no tables opened up. The majority of the tables were occupied by staff members on their phone, not eating, not a scrap of food or food paraphernalia on their tables. One staff person was sitting on a table for 4 on his phone. Two ladies were sitting on tables for 4, another two ladies likewise and another two were sitting in a booth that would accommodate 6 people. I observed only one table of 4 staff actually eating lunch. I approached a cashier who explained courteously the production line was on their 15 minute lunch break. Seeing it had been 15 minutes we decided to wait a little longer for a table to free up before ordering. Another 5 minutes passed and the staff was still sitting on the tables on their phones never looking up. I asked the cashier if I could speak with the manager and the manager (Barb) told me curtly, "The staff has a right to sit and eat on their break". She offered no more assistance finding us a table. So all 4 of us left, not purchasing any items or lunch. We left not interested in ever eating or buying items again from the store or lunch counter after this curt dismissal by the manager. I fully understand the importance of staff having a meal time break BUT staff could have been asked to sit with other staff on the larger tables for paying customers. In the past I loved the grilled cheese sandwich on multi-grain bread (when they have multi-grain bread). My spouse loves the make- your- own- pastrami sandwich and the frozen pot pies. Of course the desserts were always yummy. read more

Just bought the bbq pulled pork sandwich special for kuncj ..... which is amazing .... but missing one of the key ingredient that was suppose to be in the sandwich..... cole slaw .... so disappointed!!! read more

The Best Place to visit with the kids. The smell of fresh baked goods is so amazing and the Deli Menu has the best Pastrami sandwich I have ever had. It's a great place for a first date. Pick your own apples and walk threw the orchard then visit the Apple Barrel Market and pick up there famous cider donuts and apple cider. The views are incredible. Check out their great web site for upcoming activities. I love it there. read more

Enjoyed the Corn Maze. It was worth the $ and the experience. The cheese burger afterwards was awful. It was obviously cooked awhile before I got to the stand. The burger and cheese was cold. Even if I was cooked right it was still very low quality considering it represents Lyman Orchards which is supposed to be quality foods. My burgers at BJ's are much better. My advice to Lyman Orchards is to tell staff to throw out the old food. My family spent far to much $ there to serve old burgers. The pony ride was worth the experience for my nephew. read more

Long time family tradition. Pick your own. Great variety of fruits, throughout the summer and fall. Many varieties of apple to offer. Late in season, they have the best Red Delicious still on the trees. Strains are pretty well marked. Cashiers are everywhere and the lines are rarely long. Staff, whether it's cashiers, hayride team or parking attendants are usually quite friendly. The market below the fields and golf courses has the usual fruit, snack, desert and bakery offers. Nice selection. Only real downer is the pick-your-own-price has gotten steep over the years, not the slam dunk value it once was. During harvest season, they have a corn maze and other attractions at the store. There is always something going on to entertain the kids. read more

This place is a must visit . Fresh fruit picking is not only reasonable but a great day for the family . Food at the restaurant is good . Can't think of a better way to spend a sunny fall afternoon . read more

Love going to pick your own berries. After picking fresh, I have such a hard time buying in the stores.

I agree with someone who said the best orchard in Ct A little bit of a drive for us but well worth it. The best blueberry picking of the 4 or 5 PYO we have tried. We have been going here since the kids were small. The store is great too but a little pricey. I think we will be going to pick apples soon. read more

Went here to pick some fruit with friends, and came home with some really nice raspberries and blueberries. Make sure to check for what is in season if you're looking for something specific. The blueberries weren't quite ripe, and raspberries were fairly picked through, but was able to find a nice pound worth of fruit and spent less than $4. The staff is helpful and friendly, and the experience definitely beats just buying fruit at the supermarket. I didn't get a chance to check out the shop, but it's worth returning to see what else Lyman Orchards has to offer. read more

Came on a weekday and had a great time. Walking through the orchards was so peaceful. The property has different fruits in different sections. Follow the signs and stop by one of the stands that serve as a hub for each section. The market is full of great stuff. The cider donut holes are amazing. The sandwiches are just ok and a slight let down. Maybe it's the bread they use. read more

I love their pies so ordered 3 pies to be delivered to my friend for Xmas. I ordered them online and spoke with a representative to confirm they would be delivered Dec 22. My friend told me she received 2 pies on Nov 30 and the third pie on Dec 5. I have sent 3 emails that were returned undeliverable and left 3 voice mails. As of yet, no one has contacted me. I am extremely disappointed with their lack of customer service. read more

We had ordered a few pies from a school fundraiser. They were absolutely awful. For the extremely high prices, one would think that the pie would be of the highest quality. They might want to think about scaling back and focus on improving the quality of their products. It is clear that their main focus is profit and aren't concerned with their product. read more

Stopped here on a whim for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Grilled Ruben and thought it was as good or better then I those I had at many local delis. Prices were reasonable for sandwiches ($8 -$10) that came with the typical side of your choosing. Deserts are awesome and the store offers some of the best pies and apple crisp to go. I will be back. read more

My friends and I drove 2 hours to see sunflower maze. I called the farm before we left and in the automated message it say the day and everything that is available... the sunflower maze was included. After we arrive I ask a worker and she says "the sunflower maze only runs in August." The disappointment and waste of my time is unreal. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN THEY ARE OPEN!!!!!!! read more

This review is actually an average of the Pick your Own (2 stars) and the Apple barrel store (4 stars). First off - pick you own. After having just gone to Rose's berry farm in glastonbury, I had a certain expectation about Lyman Orchards and actually thought their good reputation would translate into a good experience. Unfortunately, i was disappointed from the moment we got out of the car. The blueberry bushes looked to be in rough shape and picked over, and there was no organization whatsoever. They just have little trays to collect blueberries, and it was pretty inconvenient compared to the bucket-on-a-string setup that Rose's had (which leaves 2 hands free for picking). The blueberries themselves were rather bland and unimpressive, and some looked to be diseased or over-ripe. The grass inbetween the bushes was about a foot high, and there were tons of bugs/bees/etc to contend with. The one thing they had going for them was that they were cheaper, but I would gladly play a little more for quality. We also tried the apple picking (again no organization) and it was ok. The store was great though, and we stopped in for a few baked items and some peaches. They have a great selection, and you can eat outside on their deck overlooking a nice little pond. It was actually really pretty, and kinda surprising that CT has something like this tucked away in Middlefield (felt like we were in VT). I will definitely be back (also want to try their golf courses), but not for pick your own! read more

Beautiful views but horrible customer service. Also, most of the apple trees were already picked and they won't open other ones. Not worth the drive for us. New England has classier orchards. This had a trashy touristy attitude and thus poor quality. read more

Ok, if you want a good selection of apples, decent dairy section, and sugar donuts it's worth the stop. However, don't be fooled by the offering of other fruits and veggies. They are not fresh, nowhere close to local, and pretty pricey. Red peppers there today had skin that was shriveled at about 3.50/lb. Sweet potatoes were the size of little carrots.. Not sure you would have anything left if you peeled them. At checkout don't expect the cashier to have codes that come close to the actual prices indicated out in the store. Today I had 3 things charged at a higher per pound price, and two things charged lower so I called it even rather than go back and insist. The selection of pies is good and handy for holidays. I have bought the precooked a couple times and the crust was raw on the bottom; buy the uncooked and do it yourself. Overall this place is a disappointment. Right between Middlefield and Durham, it could do well selling quality and local produce. read more

Amazing place. I come here every year for apple picking. As I mosey around, I'll snack on an apple or two and buy a huge bag full by the end of my trip. I love to head over to the corn maze. It's a good size and there will always be help if you need it. The store here is amazing. I recommend the apple cider. I have also tried a chocolate eclair and loved it. Great for families, groups of friends or even couples. read more

Nice place, good fruit, pretty views but LOADED with poison ivy! They should remove it for the sake of the patrons or at least warn people to look out for it. After about 10 min of picking and trying to avoid stepping in it to reach an apple, we left. People please beware!! read more

Stopped here on the way to NYC... Great place! We just had lunch there and got the Crispin' sandwich which was very unique and delicious! Ate outside and it was so relaxing! read more

I thought we had great orchards in NJ.. WOW. Today was my first time ever at Lyman Orchards and it was AWESOME! Tons and tons of land & fruit trees. Reasonable prices. But my favorite part was the cider donut!!! I have eaten a lot of cider donuts in my life but these by far are the best ones I have ever tasted! I am going to go back just for the donuts! read more

The staff is so friendly and enthusiastic as soon as we stepped into the orchards. They offered assistance and help right away. I love going there every berry picking season :) it is hands down one of the best orchards in CT read more

Lyman's is the best. The fruit is always fresh and delicious. Pick your own is great and is lots of fun to do with friends and family. I love the store as well. It's a great place to shop and to sit down and take a rest. Love the fact that they have clean rest rooms. I cannot say enough good things about Lyman Orchards. I just love that place. read more

Just went to the sunflower maze and apple/ peach picking. This is our second time there we always have such a wonderful time. The fruit is always so good too :) and the staff is very friendly read more

One of my favorite places in the world..I love it here! They are always so welcoming and helpful. I always get the red velvet cupcake and it is awesome...great apple cider and lunch too! Always recommended! read more