If you love em Apples this Is your place. Right off highway 401 East its hard to miss the giant Apple with a happy face smiling at you as you pass by. Opened all year round, they've got everything apples, from cakes, cookies, cider and candy to alcohol, pies, souvenirs and candies!! In the summer they've got mini putting golf. We picked up their Apple dry cider which was a delight, easy 4/5. Their Apple bumble crumble pie for 2 was delish! Let's just say it was love at every bite. Overall a great place that I'll be visiting again on my way back home to the GTA. read more

The Big Apple - Bakeries Near Me - Colborne, Ontario

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I love stopping here anytime I can on the way to Kingston (my hometown). The pies are a-ok, but I wouldn't say they are the best of the best. Its a solid stop on the 401 to use the restroom, grab a bite, take a fun Instagram photo, and pick up a wacky souvenir. In the summer they have a sad petting zoo, I say this because the animals look pretty depressed most of the time. They recently added a fancy coffee bar, cider bar, and a chocolate section as well. I can only comment on the chocolate covered sour key, which was a bit stale to be honest. Get it together Big Apple! This time, the lady at the cash was pretty much the rudest person I encountered in a while but I say let the haters hate and shake it off! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWlot6h_JM read more

A good place to stretch your legs off highway 401 near Cobourg but way over the top touristy. They have everything Apples and more! There's a full out extensive candy area, frozen yogurt, Cawartha Dairy ice cream, cider brewery with free samples, viewing area to pie factory, train and petty zoo (seasonal), full store and smokehouse selling back ribs. The washrooms were very impressive (see photos). Bought a slice of apple crumble pie and back on the highway feeling good. read more

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Saw the signs saying The Big Apple and suddenly saw a giant red apple from the highway so we decided to take a look. Lots of parking on the facility. The inside had viewing areas for making apple products like pies and cakes and one for making their apple liquor products. A section is dedicated to selling sweets. And a section similar to a farm grocery store. Omg their apple bread is so delicious! There are apple chunks in it! Toast it and put whatever condiment you like on it! Drool! I might go do that now for myself. So many pies and cakes to choose from!!! You can buy food there like pizza or fries etc. Out in the back you see the giant apple!!! And an orchard below the hill. There's minigolf and a small animal view area. Lots to do, lots to smell, lots to buy!!! I would definitely come back for my rest stop next time. MmMmm apple bread.... read more

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Perfect stopover spot. Been going here for the last 8 years and it just keeps getting better and better. The food selection is great and there are many options for the whole family ( I have 15 members in mine)!! Kids love the outdoor space in the summer and it's fun to go in the Apple. Washrooms are clean. We make a point of not going here at prime tourist season when the tour buses go but I can imagine how crowded the eating area can be - 4/5 because the prices are going up but again, if the portions remain the same then not a big deal.. Love their poutine selection!! read more

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The Big Apple is amazing when you consider the fact that there is no other "Restaurants" within a 1 hour drive of it. Even though it is a bakery, most people visit the place for the meals. There is also a mini zoo, which makes it a very good stop on your way to your destination. The food itself is pretty good, the portions are huge for what you pay for and the quality is really good for the price. Everything is fresh, but could be slightly on the salty side. Ribs, Poutine, sandwiches and chicken fingers all were good, came with choice of fries or coleslaw. Apple fries were baked apples with cinnamon, it was good but the portions were huge! The photos they have on their menu makes everything looks smaller than they are, need to learn about McDonalds marketing! The washrooms are not the cleanest and the service is somewhat slow on busy hours. There are a lot of employees who are there but looks like their services have not been optimized, so half of them are just standing around waiting. read more

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I drive by the big apple several times a year. I stop a few times because the apple pies are very good! If you stop by during the day time you can see them making the pies, which is really nice and the staff does not seem to be bothered being stared at while they work. There is more than just apple pies for sale here, some of my favourite items are: Apple cider, candy apples, cookies, and the apple "wine" which is just juice that has fermented a little. Overall its a great place to make a stop over and spend a few hours. read more

Driven by this places for years and always wanted to go. Finally went and they have tons of stuff for kids to enjoy. And plenary of photo ops. A petting zoo, gift shopping, food/drinks/desserts, mini putt, a huge apple statue you can explore inside, a redwood bridge, ping pong tables and so much more. Everything is over priced but it's a decent souvenir stop. Didn't see any bushels of apples and today being Wednesday we couldn't get beaver tails. This place is dripping with sugar...good to go once but not anymore than that. Oh themost memorable feature is a cow'ch read more

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If u love apple pie then this is place to be. They have the best apple cheesecake and love their apple crumble pie especially with ice cream on top. It's the bomb! read more

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This place is so fun and family-friendly that I have to give it 4 stars even though I'd say the food is about a 3. What's great - the place is absolutely adorable and so fun (especially compared to your typical freeway pit stop) with a petting zoo, food truck and several mini stores tucked within the factory itself. With large windows next to the factory you are able to see the bakers in action, creating the Big Apple's famed pies! My family and I have been here before during my youth but came by again on our way back to Toronto from Prince Edward County this past weekend. We ordered hamburgers and fries as well as a traditional apple pie to take home. The venue is largely a grocery store-style set-up but there is a separate space for sit-down eating which is great. Decor of the entire building is fun and makes you feel right at home though you are shifted back in time to a place with much more of an old town feel. The burgers had generously-sized patties and were good - nothing fancy, just a good home style old-fashioned burger. The fries were alright - could be crispier! What was a bit odd to us was that the combo price did not include drinks and most of the drinks available in the store are at least $2-3 apiece so factor that in as you price you meal! The poutines looked great but at $10 each were a bit pricey for me to entertain. Overall, I'd say the experience here is the highlight - you can't help but enjoy the quaint environment of the Big Apple - definitely a nice escape from usual city life :) read more

The Big Apple - Bakeries Near Me - Colborne, Ontario

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We're on our way to Montreal and speed the big Apple. I convinced my husband to stop, and I'm glad we did! We got to walk and stretch our legs. We viewed and feed the animals they had at the front of the property, and then walked to the back to take pictures with the big Apple. Inside are clean restrooms, a cute coffee shop, a cider bar, cafe, and market. Most things are Apple centric, but they have some nice honeys and maple items (candies, syrups, etc.). They have several free activities you can do on property (i.e. ping pong, shuffle board, and mini golf). You just need to go inside and ask for the equipment. They also have trains in the weekends for little kids. We didn't do any of this, as we were pressed for time. We tried the humble mumble pie, bought two bottles of the cranberry apple cider to take home as a gift, and drank a cherry Porter. We also got to sample done of the other ciders and beers they carried. Overall, a great stop. And definitely worth doing of you have a child with you on a long road trip. read more

Lineups to buy over-priced pie that are 20 people long is disrespectful to your customers. Lots of touristy stuff. I hope you like apples! read more

The Big Apple - This dog that they're selling has a huge boner. - Bakeries Near Me - Colborne, Ontario

Absolutely love this place. Haven't been here in years so it was a pleasant surprise to see their major renovation. It definitely has more of a touristy feel to it. One thing I was hoping for was their apple filled churros which was thankfully available. With their new layout, it also now seems to be a regular on their menu. It was as delicious as I remembered it to be! I would definitely take the hour drive out just for them. 5/5. Their apple bread is also a must get. What I highly suggest is for you to get a loaf (or two) and make some french toast with them. I made some over the weekend and my friend, who is not really a foodie, really enjoyed it. For her to compliment a food item, is a huge deal. Trust me. 5/5. read more

The Big Apple's gigantic apple pies used to be amazing. I used to love their curmble pie. But the quality of their pies have gone downhill over the past year or so. The apples are not always cooked properly, the crust is often undercooked and mushy. The standard apple pies at Loblaws are just as good, if not better. Since 2009, every time I see that giant red apple at the side of the highway, I just keep driving by, reminiscing of how good it used to be.. read more

Used to stop here and get a slice of apple pie in the 80s and haven't stopped here in almost 20 years when I did a few weeks back. It changed a lot... it's bigger than it was, has a lot more features than at the time but the price is significantly higher (I know there's inflation, still in relation with what you get now for the price) and it's not as good as I remembered. Nostalgia? Maybe, but if I rate it based on what it is now and what we now expect of a place to stop on a road trip, it's barely "OK". It's cafeteria style, you take what you want and pay at the cashier. Dinning room reminds of austere cafeterias in hospitals. read more

Dinner was on the road tonight. We were headed to the cottage, about 2.5 hours east of Toronto. If you ever make this drive along the 401 (say, on your way to Ottawa or Montréal), you'll past this apple-y tourist attraction in Colborne, Ontario. You can't miss the place. It really is A BIG APPLE. It was dinnertime, and we needed to get out of the car after what seemed like a million hours of driving. The Big Apple was the only nearby choice we could all agree on. I knew I was about to dish out a few dollars for this little break, but after hitting the road at quite possibly the worst time for traffic (blame the last of school), we all needed to stretch and refresh. I've been to this place a few times over the years and it's certainly changed. First off, it's pretty commercial now - they have a Yogurty's (Frozen Yogurt joint) and a soon-to-be opened "401 Cider Brewery" (Cider, Wine and Beer for the grown-ups) I understand The Apple has new owners now. They used to be small fries run by a family, from what I remember. There's still the traditional apple pie and other apple by-products to be purchased, but they now offer pizza, panini sandwiches, salads, and don't forget the knick-knack shop that carries every cottage-style-apple-based thingamajig you will ever need. It was to be a quick bite, as our dog was in the car (in the shade, and all windows opened a crack for all of you animal-people) and really, I just wanted to get to the cottage before dark. Two slices of mediocre pizza (each cut in half, so 4 slices, by my standards), a bottle of water, and a box of 4 tarts (Uh, yeah, how could I not?) cost me $19.00. I found it pricey, but the price didn't surprise me. They have a selection of local homemade jams and jellies, an open kitchen to watch them bake, and several kinds of baked yumminess for you to buy. (One pie is $12.99. I've tasted them. They're GOOD) I will go back one day to try the apple pie coffee, but only after I give the Apple Pie Milk Shake a taste. The place fantastic for kids to break up a long drive: mini-put, ping-pong, mini-train rides, petting zoo...all free. They are open every day, all year long, from 8am-8pm. There is tons of free parking and space for your travelling pets. There's a candy shop, and now Yogurty's, so it's pretty easy to spend an entire afternoon there. Keep in mind it's a little pricey, but hey, if you drive along the 401 along that stretch between Toronto and Kingston....there's not a lot of fun places to go to that will please your sweet tooth AND offer you some fun family time. Go at least once, you have to. It's pretty cute and your kids will have a blast. And don't forget to try the pie. p.s. The Tarts? Delicious. read more

I've been going here since I was a kid. When the operation was smaller, I feel like the apple pies were tastier with a better crust, but maybe my palette has just developed over time. At least the filing is still just right with thick apple slices and a ooey-gooey centre. There's a nostalgia about stopping here that keeps me coming back for more. Edit: Picked up an apple crumble pie for Thankgiving and the crumble was delectable. It has restored my affinity for their pies! read more

Loud. Hyper, crowded, "me first me first" environment. Could not get out of there fast enough. Apple pie was tasty, apple cider ok. A major tourist (bathroom break?) stop for tour buses. Between the crowds and the blaring loud music - I was looking for the exit sign as soon as I entered ... read more

Got little kids, or older family members? This place is 'da bomb! We pulled over, to give our legs a chance to stretch. This place had everything - animals to see, a huge honking apple - that visitors could enter. The family bathroom was generously sized, and had what appeared to be like a patch of green grass on the floor. This was, quite possibly, the best family sized and clean, large family bathroom I've ever been in. There was a caboose train to check out, and some mini-golf. Not to mention the most obvious: you will find just about anything apple-related here. I picked up some apple chutney for some relatives here. Fun. There was an apple orchard in the near distance. Stopping here, you can get some great outdoor pics, relieve your bowels, grab a bite, feed some animals, and stretch your legs. There is nothing like this Big Apple, especially in any vicinity nearby. Worth the stop, as part of your next road trip. Stretch your legs!! read more

Yeehaw! I like apple pie, but I loooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee the apple pies from The Big Apple. The apples are cooked until they're tender, but not mushy. The crust is fantastic. None of that tough flavorless crust going on here. I always stop by whenever I'm driving past on the 401. The mumble crumble (crumble topped apple pie) is my favorite. The cinnamon and crunchy rolled oats complement the soft apples. The pies are huge and cheap at $10 a pie. They make great gifts as everyone I've given a pie to has loved them. Yes, the place looks kitschy with the World Largest Apple welcoming you, but the apple pies are incredible. And they also bake great apple bread. All goods are baked fresh on the premises and because of the fast turnaround, the pies are always very very fresh. I went there at 5 pm once and a worker was putting out freshly baked pies. The boxes were warm from the pies. *That's* how fresh they are. read more

I haven't seen an Apple this big since I put an Apple an inch in front of my eyes, but I still consider The Big Apple a fairly Big Apple. For some reason, It looks more like a shy blushing Orange more than an Apple, either that or they left it out there too long and got burned under the sun. This is an interesting pit stop along Highway 401, not an ONRoute stop nor Webers Burger stop but a more family friendly Country Store, Bakery, Restaurant, Mini Zoo and Attractions all rolled into one. It's a BIG operation with many visitors passing by. The Country Store is Canadiana knick knacks not much to see here. The Bakery is massive so you know what good things you can expect from there. The Restaurant is a good way to try some of what they offer. The Mini Zoo and Attractions are a good way to keep kids entertained. My friends were quite into the animals while I took a break. read more

Sorry but your food is awful! We had a hotdog with fries. Hotdog was fine but fries were so blah! Montreal Smoked Meat does. It live up to it's namesake. Wings were absolutely awful! Yes they are smoked so that gives them the allure but they were so tough. I would be willing to bet that they have been sitting in a bin for a few days. Pies are of course good. You should stick to that! Thanks f read more

I heart the big apple they have at The Big Apple. It's HUGE! They also have a miniature golf course there and big signs everywhere warning you about wild rabbits. We just stopped off here on the way back to Toronto. It seems like most people were just doing a stop off while driving. We bought an apple pie. It was dee-lish-us. Yum for The Big Apple's apple pies! read more

So this place is more "buy souvenirs and treats" than restaurant - it's a cafeteria in a gift shop. My wife and I ordered a couple of their special apple smoked hotdogs and a poutine. The poutine was massive- could have been a solo meal for 3 people. The hotdogs were okay. I liked the flavour, my wife wasn't a fan. It's distinctive and different. The buns, however, were stale and hard as a rock. Not toasted, just horribly stale. I'd guess they baked too many for the weekend on Friday and were just not wanting to throw them away. Still interested in taking my kids there in the summer, just to do the outdoor games/activities, but we'll probably pass on food. read more

Interestingly enough they sell apple pies and such things at The Big Apple. Being as it is early December there wasn't much going on at this place; the mini golf was closed and the gift shop was dead, but surprisingly huge. The slice of apple crumble I got was pretty good and it was a hefty sized slice too. For $3.50 your getting a good size slice for being in the middle of a tourist trap. In retrospect I should have just bought a whole pie for $10. Watch out for the "LOVE" neon t-shirts. OUCH! read more

it was me and my boyfriends first time going to the Big Apple and it was an ok experience. we decided to get some fudge and 2 tiny slivers of fudge was $10.55! Very expensive. We got a beaver tail as well, waited 20 mins standing there when nobody else was in line, for one girl to make it while other employees were standing around. bit of a bummer, very busy inside, no capacity limit or social distancing & lots of kids of all ages not masked.... it was okay. not overly impressed. read more

Coming back from Montreal, we made a pit stop at this place on Sunday April 20, 2014. Didn't get a chance to check in while I was there... and now to far too. Place smells very good. Got a bit excited when I walked in. Love the smell of a bakery. Lol Didn't buy much, just a small 6 inch apple pie. Looks pretty good. A bit on the expensive side. Pie was $7. Well only come back if passing by but will not make trip just to go there. read more

Fabulous experience. So much to see and do. We had some car issues on the highway and pulled over to the Big Apple. The store manager, Bill, came out to the parking lot and laid on the ground for 15 minutes to fix the bottom of our car so we could make it home safely. Can't express our appreciation enough for the friendly and helpful staff! We'll be back read more

We haven't been to The Big Apple for quite some time, but when we found out they had new owners, we decided to give it another try. They have done a great job. The smoked ribs and pulled pork were delicious and flavourable. The amount of apple products has increased to be what this place should have always been; apple heaven. The entertainment was free, my boys especially loved the Train rides and the Mini Golf. The price was great and the family had a wonderful afternoon. Great job at fixing this place up, if you haven't tried it in a while, I totally recommend going back for another visit. read more

If you like apples or candy, you are in the right place. Prices seem to vary greatly but for the most part you get what you paid for. Lots of fresh items to choose from, some I've never heard of and a few I've never even thought could exist. Overall, very nice if you like apples. read more

The first time my eyes fell on the Big Apple I had a good laugh and kept on driving. Oh Ontario. You got the memo about putting up oversized replicas along highways to break up the monotony of driving (side note, if this sort of stuff really gets you going, check out North Dakota.) Big oversized apple aside, The Big Apple does make a pretty good pie/apple themed desert. Like Elle P., my favorite is the mumble crumble (clever name yes?) and for a mere 10 dollars you can enjoy crumble/pie what have you for at least a week. My 4 housemates and I (who all eat a pretty healthy amount) usually took about 4-5 days to clean one out after a holiday meal. Also, they have mini-golf! More larger then normal structures/objects there! Woohoo! read more

Definitely worth the trip :) Brought my niece here and she loved it; from feeding the animals to riding the mini train(for free) everything was awesome! Staff are great too. read more

The Big Apple - Bakeries Near Me - Colborne, Ontario

Lots of updates since I was here last and still a few more coming. Looking forward to the cider and wine area opening. This is a great place to stop on an otherwise boring drive on the 401. It's always fairly busy with your buses. They have a million different apple products and the pies and bread are delicious. Now with a candy shoppe and fro-yo there are plenty options! We stuck with apple products and grabbed a apple cider and a apple coffee. The coffee was REALLY weak and the cider was delicious although pricy. read more

The Big Apple - Apple muffin and coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Colborne, Ontario

I have always love this place! My Auntie brought me here before and the apple pie is amazing! I brought a few of my friends here this time and we all love the Christmas decoration. I will definitely come back! read more

Always pass this place for years when I drive back and fourth between Montreal and Toronto. Quit interesting g place and a nice place to catch a break specially if you got kids. They have a mini zoo with small farm animals and wild rabbits hopping around freely on the grass. A glass view into the pie apple factory, souvenir store, chocolates, cafe and restaurant. If you have an hour it do check this place out. read more

Useful place to stop for restroom break when headed East. Lots of knick knacks to browse and stretch your feet. The bakery products fell well short of our expectations. Turnovers and struedel pastry was hard and doughy with a tiny amount of filling. The filling itself was bland--no cinnamon, clove or nutmeg flavor just sugar and very little apple flavor. Washroom facilities were clean though. A one and done type of place unless it happens to be on your way. read more

The Big Apple has a lot of interesting items that appeal to various ages. The petting zoo leaves a lot to be desired in both care and upkeep of the animals and environment. The prices are extremely high but overall a nice outing on a sunny day when you can explore the grounds while enjoying a treat. read more

Wow these pies here were AMAZING! Must try! Tons of food/baked goods/candy to choose from.

If you have children to entertain on a road trip or for a day, it's a great place to go as in the warmer weather months there are many activities. Other than that I find their food subpar and the crust akin to something at a grocery store, which is not what I expect from a place that calls itself a bakery. Too much shortening or something...terrible taste. My impression was that it is a tourist trap, but one that can at least keep kids entertained. read more

Wonderful destination stop on our way East! We were wonderfully surprised at the candy shoppe, mini putt and petting zoo. It was very busy with bus groups but never packed. Prices were good for the restaurant, but $12 for a pie was too much. Good coffee too. read more