I was looking for a quieter orchard tucked away from the crowds (and yes, I realize that such a…read morething at the height of the season is nonexistent) but Carver Hill actually fit the bill. From Boston, it's a scenic drive out to Stow. I couldn't stop gushing over the foliage on the way there - I've turned into a total leaf peeper. Carver Hill is absolutely stunning in the fall, definitely worth a trip. Pleasantly surprised to find the lot half-empty when we arrived on the later side of a Saturday but then it filled up by the time we left around 3. To your right, as soon as you drive in, you'll see an area with pumpkins and the farm store - this is also where you get PYO fruit/veggies if you're paying with credit. If you have cash on hand, you can pay for a bag at the little stand right in front of the orchard. A peck (the smaller bag) was $25. I was a little skeptical at the size but it's a good deal if you really pack your apples in there. From there, the apple orchard. Not the biggest I've been to and the selection was understandably limited. We missed the sign to download the QR code for a map of the orchard and so had to rely on a photo of a thin pole with all the names/colors wrapped around it. Don't forget to stop at the store before you leave. I grabbed some pumpkin pie, jam, and an apple cider donut - they also have apple cider slushies and multiple flavors of ice cream. The donut was THE BEST, made fresh, almost falling apart, thick and generous coating of cinnamon and sugar (also tasted nutmeg and allspice in the coating). Absolutely worth waiting in the line for, but make sure to pay first and get a little yellow receipt/tag from the register before you get in line for the donuts.

I came to Carver Hill Orchards on a Sunday and there weren't too many people there. I've heard some…read moreof the nearby orchards like Honey Pot are much busier. A lot of the apple types weren't available, but the ones they had were great! The store on site was very cute and reminded me of Vermont. The apple cider donuts were delicious, but the apple cider was served cold.

Found them on FB & took a road trip up there. With plenty of parking by the produce stand, we went…read moreto town. There were variety of vegetables & baked goods. What we bought if we were a regular supermarket would have cost us over $50. Here got it for $20 & change. Very please we went. Go there & see for yourself.

Good selection of veggies , very busy weekend s during summer, enjoyed the corn and tomatoes would…read morerecommend ,

Best of the best!! This place is truly a Boston treasure. The owner is very kind, the produce is…read morevery adorable, the freshest of the freshest. Any time I come in, it's like a mini-vacation. The walls are painted in a fun a fresh manner, and the presentation is wonderful. There's always a lot to choose from and it gives that pleasant nostalgia of what simple businesses were like. You feel treat as a real person in the community instead of an ordinary customer. I love that.

Cute neighborhood shop. Lots of fruits and veggies at good prices. I just wish the berries were…read morelocally grown. But everything was ripe and tasty.

Wonderful to support local farms instead of big corporations. Prices are comparable to Whole Foods…read morebut items on sale (example $1.75 for raspberry) are a steal. Did you try a sample of cider donuts on the way in? And did you buy a bag or two on the way out? They make fresh and yummy cider donuts there. Produce are fresh and there are many varieties of plants (hanging plants, herbs, etc). Make sure to grab your plants first before entering the store as the registers are inside. They have own parking lot.

The cider donuts alone are 5-star beauties, and the donut maker is eager to offer you a fresh, warm…read morehalf-dozen. Some of the most perfect little baked circles you'll find in fall. The rest of the farm stand offers a fine selection of product, cheeses, and treats from Calareso and other local farms. It shines at Halloween, with plentiful crafty decorations and desserts, as well as the most uniquely shaped and colorful pumpkins and gourds you ever set eyes on.

Despite having been back in the granite state for over 3 years now, I hadn't exactly gotten around…read moreto visiting an actual "farm-to-fork" local grocery store until now. Primarily due to the fact that I normally pick up fresh eggs from my bestie in Derry, I ended up searching for a contingency plan in the event she was already sold out on her end. Such was the case today. First, a caveat: if you're happening by this store southbound, the parking lot entrance will be the second turn on the right just past the store itself. It can be a little confusing due to the second logo sign on the side of the warehouse building which, to newcomers, may appear to be an entrance point. I have no idea if and what they keep back there (probably just extended storage), but from what I could ascertain, the main store is the smaller building in the center of it all. Naturally, the interior is (like I said) small and pretty unassuming, if I'm being entirely accurate. What you see is what you get and this is a good thing. Because everything looked pretty fresh and tasty to me. I possess neither the space nor memory to recall every last item they have here. But in addition to extra large fresh eggs, they also feature baked goods (to include my all time favorite - FUDGE!!) and real maple syrup. That's right! None of that synthetic, overly sugary crap for us true New Englanders. This, and other grocery stores like it, are the places we go when we want true, authentic maple syrup. So anyways, I was here for the eggs. Now, I may be writing this review prematurely since I haven't exactly tasted the eggs yet. But from what I can tell, this place is legit. They even have Apple and Google pay, which actually surprised me. The Yelp page didn't list this as a viable option at the time of writing this review. I will certainly be submitting an update recommendation to the powers that be. The staff were quite friendly and approachable. Didn't really stay long to chat or anything though. Those were just my first impressions. The location is tucked away, but easy to get to. It also appears they have quite the local following. So, I definitely will return. At some point, I'd really like to get my hands on that peanut butter fudge and genuine maple syrup. Can't really recommend this place any harder for picking up fresh produce and treats. Sunnycrest Farms is worthy of 5 extra large farm fresh eggs served any style out of 5.

Been here a few times for their excellent ice cream, but tonight was the first time I've tried…read moretheir corn... best corn on the cob that I've ever had. So flavorful, and the corn was falling right off the cob.

Spring Brook Farm Country Store and their employees are wonderful! We enjoyed visiting here last…read moreweekend for the first time. We had driven by several times but never had a moment to make a purposeful visit. We certainly were not disappointed. The country store had plenty of gorgeous, fresh baked goods to choose from and also such a variety of produce. I bought some bright orange carrots and a cheddar and chive scone (which we since then have bought two more times because it's packed with flavor and delicious). There are so many other baked goods I want to try when I have the time to drop by and room in my diet...haha There is also a seafood stall outside the farm store which is year round mostly and looks to have good quality products. I can't wait to buy fish from them soon as well! Thank you so much Spring Brooks for existing and having genuinely delicious food and happy employees!

Honestly I love having such a great local farm store near me. They have everything from fresh eggs,…read moremeat, pies, baked goods, produce, honey, to artisan goods and seasonal items! I love going in the fall to get pumpkins and fall produce. When we went there were HUGE bins of apples outside, along with heirloom tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, and some fresh squash. It is a bit on the more expensive side but you're paying for quality and supporting a local business. I could spend hours here and still find more to love. They have something for everyone so I'd definitely recommend to stop by!

Food service and purchases were great. The variety of fresh veggies is great! Picked up scones-…read morewould definitely return.

Loved the international women's day event…read more The issue I have with this place are the prices. I bought a dubai chocolate bar there that I felt was going to be really high quality when the craze started for $20. I saw the same exact bar in another store for $10. I've seen similar situations with other products. I feel the markup is excessive here and it's scammy.

I can't wait for this business to open every year! It is a part of my weekly (Saturday) places to…read morebe until they close for fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, salad dressings, plants ,flowers. and of course, the fresh, hot apple cider donuts!! The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable.

This is a great spot for a break while cruising around the curvy roads nearby. During the fall…read moreseason, the shop sells a variety of gourd fruits (squash, pumpkins, etc) as well as apples and cucumbers. There are also lots of apple cider products available, which really hit the spot of not being too sweet.

My favorite garden center. They are so kind and helpful. They have beautiful, quality flowers and…read morethe best pricing in the area.

This family owned flower garden nursery is one of my favorite places to shop. I probably come here…read moreonce a week as I buy my annuals. Their selection is amazing and they are the most friendly family owned place to shop!

Wow talk about a hidden gem!…read more I hadn't heard much about this place so I wasn't sure what to expect-- located in Inman square with nearby limited street parking (there's a metered lot on Springfield street nearby!), Oak Bistro is a medium sized restaurant with a simple but chic decor and true focus on hospitality. When we came in we were greeted and our coats were taken and put away. They have rotating specials that our server walked us through. We ordered all three of the mock tails on the menu -- Odin's Oracle was a sparkling elderflower and passion fruit drink, the Northern Rose was fruity with a slight thick cream of coconut base (and the tables favorite!) and the last drink was a warm ginger drink. They all came out looking beautiful. For food, we started with the Halloumi Cheese which was delicious and perfect for sharing (comes with four pieces), then tried the Blueberry Ricotta Cornbread (really well made and yummy but needed a little more butter spread) and the fried burrata (huge serving of burrata with balsamic, fig jam, warm bread, just as good as it sounds). We tried the Braised Short Rib Croquettes which were stuffed with short rib and topped with sooo much yummy cheese. We also had the Pappardelle braised shore rib Ragu which was truly delicious-- would highly recommend. For dessert we tried a special menu bread pudding which was a perfect end to the night. Our leftovers came perfectly packaged in little baggies with dish names and dates written on them which is so cute and thoughtful! Overall I would order everything we got again and was so pleasantly surprised by the caliber of food at Oak Bistro-- get in and try it before it gets too popular!

Most excellent Yelp find! I am still not sure why it wasn't packed the day we visited. I don't…read moreknow if it's new or if it's unpopular or what it could be, because this place is great! Everything and everyone we encountered were just lovely! Our server was a delight. Slightly shy and a bit pensive at first. She opened up as we interacted. The interior is beautifully decorated. Interior design was spot on to me and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Bravo! Why is it empty?? Restaurant business if tough man! Here sits a great place and no one is there. I really hope they kill it at night as our visit was at lunch. I absolutely loved my sandwich and think about it often still to this day. Beautifully grilled and crunchy, with a great beefy/oniony taste. The au jus was rich and flavorful and oh so good. Fries were fresh and also banging as well. C's dish of the thousand layers of really thin potato slices was probably the coolest thing we had to eat on our trip to the northeast. Wonderful dish with an excellent presentation! The piles of pecorino were an instant swoon. Very time consuming dish to prepare well. I applaud them for having it on the menu. All in all, a total memory maker kind of place that I do hope to return to someday. Until then, take care and keep up the good work! '26 - 10