We came late in the year (June), but still got a ton of plump cherries. Next year we will come in…read moreMay when the season starts. I am still very happy with my haul. Just come early, as it does get very hot as the day progresses and the parking lot is small. They do sell other berries at the stand as well.

I had such a nice time here. The staff were very welcoming and professional. This is the only…read moreU-Pick Farm I've been to that had an actual hand washing station at the end. My family and I will now be making this our special annual farm that we visit every year!!!

Came here for the first time today. Great experience. Super nice staff. Will definitely be coming…read moreback yearly.

It's not a u-pick anymore. It's April 30, 2024. The strawberries are big, despite I read in the…read moreprevious reviews.

I love it because it's local am I totally support our local community an farm stands an also it's…read moreclean an the employee are very nice an humble

I highly recommend this farm for cherry season…read more I went today (Saturday, May 7), which was the first day of cherry season at John Podesta Farms. Why did I rate them five stars? Let's find out. 1 star = organization 1 star = price 1 star = variety 1 star = customer service 1 star = bathrooms Here's the longer version. **Organization** I love how organized they are. You start by visiting their website and getting yourself on the notifications list. Then, when summer gets closer, they send you an initial text gauging your interest. If you're still interested, you get a second text asking you how many people you plan to bring and how many pounds you plan to pick. Then your final text is your reservation with directions, the liability waiver, instructions like bringing a bucket and a ladder, etc. This is the most organized place I've ever picked fruit at. As an organized person myself, I was very pleased. The only piece of information they don't tell you in the multiple communications that would be helpful is that they open at 9am. So, I showed up at 8:15 and had to wait. **Price** Where else can you get cherries for only $2/pound? Nowhere in California that I know of. Even if you add the price of gas for the round trip drive, I bet they're still cheaper. As a reference, they ask you to bring a 5-gallon bucket (you know the ones they sell paint in when you have to paint a house), and if you fill that bucket to the top, it only costs $60. **Variety** I picked only bing cherries while I was there because I was on a time limit, and I didn't have time to frolic, but I know they have bings, rainiers, brooks, and corals. **Customer Service** The owner of the farm is so helpful, upbeat, and friendly. He's got a great vibe that just gets you in a good mood. You can tell he's passionate about the cherries, and that passion is contagious. **Bathrooms** I know, you're probably thinking, who gives an entire star for porta potties? Let me tell you who. The adult woman who has a bladder the size of a toddler's, that's who. And it's not just the fact that they have porta potties that makes me happy, but there's also a hand washing station with soap and paper towels to dry your hands. During a pandemic, that's a really nice touch, don't you think? (worth an entire star, amiright?) So, there you have it. 5 stars for this cherry orchard. I will definitely be back.

Sweet cherries. Nice farm for family outing. $2 per pounds is reasonable price and you get to…read moreexperience to explore and taste the cherries before you pick it. Nice people, nice place. This is our to go cherry picking place every year.

Best cherries around. Just wish the season last longer. Go there once or twice a week when cherie's…read moreare in season

My little is not a cherry eating person, but he sure did like picking them! He has gone apple…read morepicking and now cherry picking, and I love that my MIL has these ideas for him to venture out and try new things and experiences that I don't think of. He had a blast, got to see how they grow and we had some yummy cherries for our trip home and for snacks. He may not eat them, but we did!

We love going here! Such a vibe here…read more It's out in the country off of hwy 88. You can't miss the red barn. We come here for their baked goods. I don't normally like cherry pies, seriously not my favorite but wowzers! Their cherry pies are delicious. Their raviolis are so good too! They sell cute baskets as well and of course I had to buy one because, why not?! If you're in the Clements area, then I highly recommend that you take a little pit stop at this lovely little market.

All food made on site. Frozen food of chicken pot pie and ravioli are amazing. Pies are bought by…read moreall the locals and regularly sold out. Bread and cannoli shouldn't be passed up.

Family owed, very nice. Know your seasons for strawberries…read moreand blackberries. Sweet and ready to be picked with a day in the sunshine. You might see an emu or two.

Man at the stand was a bit aloof (spoke only a few words and not in the warmest way.....he did seem…read morekinda tired) but the strawberries that I got here were so vibrant and juicy! I picked up a box of them straight from the stand counter, but at the time of this review it seems like it's also still the season for self-picking in the strawberry fields (saw a lady get a white bucket). Drive slowly when approaching the entrance because it creeps up fast from the main road (narrow one-lane gated way)!

I love this place! I bring all of my out of town guests here. The customer service is friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and helpful. They have fresh fruit and vegetables grown locally, an extensive selection Tio's of Italian food goods and a delish bakery/sandwich shop. Everything is fresh and delicious. And the peach milk shakes are to die for!

Yes and Again we found some Really Good Treats that are Uniquely Delicious and Healthy. No lines…read moreand great service. Country setting

Glad we found out about this place through a blogger. This…read moreis a really big orchard with many varieties and absolutely not crowded like the farms in Brentwood! They have picnic spots, trailers, photo props, clean porta potty and many apples! We got fuji, gala, green. It's so widespread, we were all just there picking in our own rows and taking pictures.

Beautiful orchard will plenty of free parking. Very friendly staff. Kids love the tractor ride…read more Went on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded like Brentwood u-picks. Much closer from the bay area than going to Apple Hill.

Ok, I stopped here because I was out hooking up with some dude I met online, anyhow, I ended up…read morestumbling on this place on my way from passing on the encounter, lol, and it is super cute. Very inspirational actually. It's on the corner of what appear to be agricultural fields. The family converted the place to a market and grill. The market has great promotions, bought an entire case of mangos, but the grill. Omg the grill was so cute. Nice decor, love the music and energy, and the furnishings were traditional but very bohemian luxury. Super hip and the dad grilled up good eats. Definitely recommend this place. Wish I had a farm corner to do a similar concept.

I go every year for their tomatoes and all other incredible fruits and vegetables. Coming all the…read moreway from Lodi.