R&A Orchards has the apples ! All things apples and more…read more.. You can pick apples for $6 admission fee and enjoy a tractor trailer ride to the Orchards. Plenty of varieties of apples to pick. Beautiful flower field where you can also pick colorful flowers. They have a store with a great selection apple made goodies, apple pies, apple jam, apple bread and more. There is a cafe inside with seating area lots of people were enjoying the food. Ice cream parlor and fudge stand. Everyone was very polite and friendly.

Apples apples and more apples! Apple season in full effect!…read more This lovely orchard has everything you need and is perfect for a fun family or friendly weekend to enjoy. You can take a tractor ride into the orchards for $6. For additional charges you can pick your own apples and fill your bag as much as you can fit. Cut fresh flowers and sunflowers. You can also pick other fruits and veggies that are in season. Then make your way to the market that has everything from jams and jelly's to honey and fresh made fudge and fresh fruit smoothies and a variety of flavors of fried pies. You also have a selection of breads and apple breads. And did I mention apples? Bags and bags of apples are also available for sale. We tried the dried apple and the chocolate pecan fried pies.... They were good but nothing spectacular. Wish they were warm as would have tasted better in my opinion. Cashiers were nice overall and helpful with our questions. Lovely place for a nice weekend activity to attend.

Why five stars for Penland Orchards and Farm Market? You have a choice of the larger one across…read morethe street or this Penland. We did both and liked both for its apple and farm products. This Penland has a working Farm History flavor hanging on the walls...a mini museum of tools used in the Orchards and farms. At this Penland we had a chance to chat with the two friendly ladies at the counter. We received samples of their slushie drinks so as to make the choice a better one. What is Scuppernong?? One sample was that big juicy Black/Purple skinned grape Muscadine ... that was a winner. We browsed thru the store's wide aisles and finding items there that you know and want. A ton of apples and Penland history backs up this Orchard and Farm market. It will be a return trip in the future for sure. But next time we will time it for the many varieties of Penland Georgia Peaches.

Located before Elijay if heading north, we decided to stop here on the way home to Forsyth county…read more Compared to the other store across the street, this is a smaller location. Staff is very friendly. Not as many options though, i liked that you can pick and choose your apples and not be restricted to a large bag of only 1 variety. The apple cider slush and crumble cookie were good. Parking is conveniently available in front of the store.

Great location outside of Elijay for apples and treats. I like their dried fruit and gourd options…read moreduring the fall. Fried pies are better at the store across the road. The dough here is too heavy for me. Cider price is lower here but not very tasty.

Another absolute must-visit when you're in Ellijay…read more Let me start with the food -- because wow. By far some of the freshest and most flavorful apple pies I've ever had. Not "good for a farm market"... just flat-out amazing. The kind of pie you immediately start thinking about on the drive home. Their produce selection is equally impressive. We're talking everything from purple carrots to vegetables I didn't even know I needed in my life until I saw them. On top of that: homemade candies, jars of jam with flavor combinations I never would have imagined, and yes -- chow chow. If you've never had chow chow, do yourself a favor and try it. Game changer. But what truly makes this place special is the people. The ladies at the register were older, sweet, hilarious, and full of personality. One of them even flirted with me -- I had to tell her, "You can't handle this ride, grandma!" The entire exchange had me laughing the rest of the visit. In the back, a group of women were playing mahjong, just enjoying life, laughing, and clearly at home in the space. That energy carried throughout the whole market. It's the kind of place that feels lived in, loved, and genuinely warm. Even the guy outside in the parking lot collecting carts, casually smoking a cigarette, was one of the chillest people I've met. Everyone there just seemed... happy. Comfortable. Real. This place put a real smile on my face. Not because it's flashy or fancy -- but because it's authentic. Good food, good people, good energy. I already can't wait to go back. If you're in Ellijay and you don't stop here, you're doing the trip wrong.

The FRESHEST vegetables in this area. Truly farm to table worthy. Along with local bakery items,…read moreAmish items, etc.. I've shopped here for years. Highly recommended for Fresh Foods

Some folks on a local restaurant page were talking about how good the produce is here, so I decided…read moreto check it out. I went on a Saturday morning a little after opening. The store is quite small, but they weren't kidding...the produce is fresh!! Because it's so small, it can get a little crowded in the aisle, but it all worked out. I went primarily for the corn, and there were only seven ears left. I took six of them and felt kind of bad, but when I was checking out, I heard that more was on the way on the delivery truck. I guess there had been some sort of delay that morning in Atlanta. We also bought some peaches and cherries. Everything tastes so great! The peaches are amazing! I didn't but any this trip, but the tomatoes and peppers looked outstanding! I will be back...going to try coming on a weekday so maybe it's not so cramped inside. Oh.. and the gentleman working the register was very kind and sociable!!

Excellent. We've discussed driving from Michigan down just for it. Homemade, excellent food and…read moredeserts we will be back

A year went by and we are back at our favorite "farm" store; Tomato House. Ofcourse we get a full…read morebucket/box of "deer" apples, we see plenty of deer in the Lake Lanier area. But we also come to find that special gift or soda or hot/spicy sauce and let's not forget the multitude of jarred pickles and chutney and fruit preserves and best of all the half sliced Georgia peaches. We did not order from the sandwich shop this time, but we know they are great. Tomato House labeled products are a must to bring home. We are again very happy to stop and shop at the Tomato House.

A great tourist attraction; I wouldn't recommend it for locals…read more It's what you'd want if you're looking for a souvenir on your annual trip outside the Atlanta Perimeter (my hometown). The highlight is the "Country Store" with lots of options for snacks and novelties.

Top orchard in the area in my opinion. This popular orchard can be packed on the weekends with…read moretroves of cars and people enjoying everything they have to offer. Love the variety of apples when in season from sweet to tart to crispy to tangy! BJ Reeces also has a variety of fresh honey and jams/preserves of all different flavors. Love their dehydrated apple chips as they are so addictive. From novelty candies to fried pies and smoothies and apple cider and wines ....whats more you can ask for all in one spot. Their nostalgic barn feeling decor that's spacious and clean and organize is easy to get around. Offering tours of the orchard and hay rides and seasonal u-pick options makes BJ Reece Orchard a nice family friendly weekend destination!

I think my review may be hurt because the weather that day was so cold and rainy. It's cute! Don't…read moreget me wrong. And I love their Apple room with all their different type apples! We got their Apple cider, cinnamon apple donut, and apple fritter. The Apple cider and cinnamon apple donut were really good! But their Apple fritter was disappointing. I think if it was warmed it would have been better. There is also no indoor seating (which usually is probably not a problem). But since it was rainy and cold we couldn't sit outside, and there were zero seats inside, so we went back to our car to eat. Everyone was very nice and I would go back, but I would also have better expectations

All lettuce choices I have tried have been flavorful and so very fresh. Their lettuce items last…read more2+ weeks for me. Never frozen and never slimy. You can shop at their store in Cumming, find a pop location to shop at or deliveries right to your door for specific areas on specific days. Great customer service. If you try them omce, you will continue their products and services. Really like Circle A Farms in Cumming, Ga.

Saw the sign and stopped in to get my Bride some lettuce...Fresh, Friendly, Fast....Stop in when…read moreyou want to add some Zing to your Iceberg!