The Big Apple Farm

The apple cider donuts cannot be replicated anywhere else in New England. I have been coming here for almost 20 years now, and am continuously pleased. Fresh produce and homemade condiments are outstanding. The Big Apple is the best!

They put a lot of thought into this farm stand! It’s an experience that you should have, and soon! You get a really fun and educational look behind the scenes of this farm/​bakery! Everything was so fresh and delicious! I don’t want to say much more because you really should go and check it out!
The hay ride was great too! And only 3 bucks!
I had an idea for it actually… how about adding a wireless headset PA thing for the driver and then he could give a little history of the place and identify all the different things you grow as you pass by. You know… like a tour! That would be cool. Or at least add some identifying signs people can read for the different varieties etc. Just my two cents!
So much fun! I’ll be back again for sure

this place has been my favorite since I was a kid to get donuts and apples. But I have almost always had a horrible experience with the people working there. They are extremely miserable and rude. Especially on the phone. Absolutely amazing place with amazing treats and things to do but having a staff that talks the way they do to customers will get you no where.

Best mustard pickles, ever. I make my own pickles only because they are closed during winter and spring. As soon as their door open’s I am there every Sunday for pickles of course, but also other fresh, delicious produce.

It’s so surreal to visit a hard working, real American Farm! The Big Apple Farm takes pride in the home grown crops they sell and you can feel as soon as you walk in. Everything is priced well and it feels great to help support a family that has a passion for what they sell. Come check them out and try an apple!

Went apple picking here a few weeks ago. We arrived just as they were opening, which was good because they got busy fast. It may have been because we were earlier in the season, but they did not have many types of apples available, and they apples that we did pick were pretty tart and sour. The store was nice, very crowded by time we got there. Prices are high, but on par with all the other orchards around Boston. We did not do the hayride because we did not want to wait in line, or pay $ 3/​person.

For the volume they have on the weekends, they should increase the frequency if the trailer ride. We’ve been in line now for 1.5 hours just to get on the hayride to apple pick! We got here at 11 am and it’s now 12:30 and are still in line with a LONG line behind us!

the Apples Are Awesome, The Cider Is Fabulous, The Donuts Are Great, All Around Wonderful Place, We Take The Kids Every autumn For Apple Picking And To Pick A Pumpkin, But You Haven’t Had A Peach Until You’ve Had One Of Their Perfect Peaches, Oh Baby!

A charming ‘lil shop with the largest variety of apples I’ve ever seen.
The hubby & I wandered on up last Saturday afternoon after hearing rave reviews on their absolutely amazing baked goods and cider. With ample parking and a gorgeous back drop (absolutely lovely) I was totally amped up for a fattening, delicious experience.
I’ll admit, I was the teensiest disappointed. Granted, if you’re looking for fresh apples of any variety under the sun, they’ll more than satisfy your crunch craving and at extremely reasonable prices to boot. But sadly, they were kinda sorta lacking in the bakery department. I spied a couple packaged pies and individual slices out on the rack which, like a previous review states, did list «high fructose corn syrup» among the ingredients. When buying products directly from the source, specifically an apple orchard, this was a bit surprising. I managed to snag the single last slice of apple to give a shot. It was pretty good, if anything a little too sweet for my preference. They also had homemade (plain) donuts for .50 cents a pop: these were delicious but sadly, no apple type. The cider was also pretty tasty but for $ 8 a gallon, I wasn’t quite blown away, especially when there are tons of other farm-​fresh options available in the area for cheaper.
BUT. And there’s always a but. Their caramel/​candied apples are Godly. No sogginess, awesome crunch, the caramel is totally the real deal and not a single browned spot on the apple, period. And unlike the gunk you snag at the markets, the apple itself was rockin’ with tons of flavour and sweetness.
So basically, if you’re looking for rare, exotic or just totally tastacular apples in a lovely setting, this is the place for you. But if you’re making the trip for the bakery alone, it could be debatable. That & the $ 2 giant head of cabbage we bought was sorta amazing.

This place is above average as far as your fall apple/​pumpkin/​hayride joints go. Parking is pretty easy, there are always tons of people there but it never seems crowded or hectic. I’m not a huge fan of this type of stuff in general, but my wife loves these types of fall activities and I think this place is as good as it gets.
The cider donuts are awesome.

great store that sells a lot of different products and many varieties of apples. good donuts, cider, pickles, and apple pie.
i would give it 5 stars except they dont take credit cards and it loses the down home feel for me when the label on the pie shows artificial flavorings, high fructose corn syrup, and preservatives. if you are baking something fresh every day and not keeping it on the shelf for an extended period of time then you can use natural ingredients so it makes me wonder…

They’re currently selling apple-​cider donuts. They don’t cover the donuts with cinnamon-​sugar, and there were no apple chunks inside. But they bake them fresh. (If get a bag of _​hot_​donuts you should leave your bag open a little so the donuts don’t get soggy.)
Today there were no apples available for picking, but they were selling apples in their store. They also didn’t have any apple butter, and they were charging $ 8 for a gallon of apple cider.
Mount St. Mary’s Abbey is down the road. There’s a gift shop there with candy. (It’s one of those Trappistine abbeys.)

Convenient location for pick your own fruits south of Boston. I have personally only picked blueberries, and raspberries here, but I know they also offer Apple picking, and possible other pick your own options as well. They blueberry picking was great. The blueberry field is right next to the farm and parking which makes it easy to get in and out without being there all day. The prices are reasonable. Usually pick your own ends up being very expensive, but after checking out, I felt as though I got a bargain. They also have an ice cream stand. They sell homemade pies, jams, salsa’s, maple syrup, honey and tons of produce in the store. Their apple cider donuts were OK, I have has better, but they curb that fall/​summer cider donuts craving. Def worth checking out.

The reason that I give them 5 stars is because of what they do.
Every year, I can contact them during pruning season and they will sell be bags of apple wood for SHORT money. I use this wood for smoking food during year. The Apple wood from the Big Apple has made some of the best BBQ I’ve ever made.
Oh, and the fact that their Apple Cider is some of the best around!
Great place, good people, wonderful attitude!

The Big Apple Farm is a great place to spend an afternoon in Autumn.
There’s a large orchard where you can pick apples and blueberries, a greenhouse where pumpkins are kept, a huge barn where you can see the process of cleaning and prepping apples for sale, a little country store where you can buy apple and pumpkin butter or sample apples of all varieties AND an ice cream shop around the back where they make THE BEST apple cider donut sundae (with apple crisp ice cream, a fresh, homemade apple cider donut, caramel and whipped cream!)
In the little store you can also buy amazing caramel apples, candy apples, apple cider donuts, apple pie, apple cider and other delicious treats.
It gets very busy during Autumn but it’s to be expected. Parking’s tough and you may have to walk a bit to get there but it’s worth it. There are also hayrides for the kids (and adults.) The apples aren’t cheap but if you want a lot for pies and things you can buy the dented up ones for a good price.

If you’re a newbie to this place, take my advice, cause I had a learning curve when I came this past weekend.
The main barn that you come up to is not where you pick apples. You can park here and pay $ 3 per person to take a hayride to the orchard, or you can drive past the barn (on your left) and take the next street on your left to get to the orchard yourself.
If you drive there yourself, there will be signs to guide you and at the top of the hill where will be people selling bags ($ 15 small bag, $ 25 big bag).
What I liked: Their caramel apples are the bomb. They’re loaded with caramel and somehow even easy to eat.
They also have a bunch of pickle barrels with homemade pickles. Awesome.
What I didn’t like: Utter confusion trying to find where the hell to pick apples, terrible signage. There are signs that say «$ 3 hayrides» but also signs for pony rides, so you don’t assume a hayride = getting to the orchard.
Also, they serve their apple cider donuts cold. But hey, I’m a fall festivities snob!
Oh and the trees were all over-​picked. It’s the beginning of the season and there were NO cortland apples, the trees were bare, except for the tippy tops, but they’ll holler at you if you climb.
All in all I liked this place. They have apples, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts and caramel apples which are all must-​haves for an apple farm in the fall.

Love this farm! Went blueberry and raspberry picking. Soooo many berries and so cheap. Staff is friendly, and the aisles are not crowded at all. No screaming rugrats, just a few well behaved kids with their parents.
The lanes themselves are very well taken care of – clean fresh sawdust between plants, no rotting fruit attracting insects, and easy to access berries.
Also had amazing ice cream — maple walnut was creamy, not too sweet, and fan-​f-​ing-​tastic — but beware of the portion sizes… a large is at least a pint!
Bonus is its proximity to the Wrentham Outlets… what could be better than a morning at the Barney’s outlet followed by an afternoon of berries and ice cream. :)

I absolutely love this farm. It’s an «experience». In addition to fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, the smell of the fresh baked goods pulls you right in. You will find me there most weekend’s. Bottom line, the fruits and vegetables are amazing. The location is clean and well kept. Go on a weekend morning, you will be glad you did. :)

Lets face it, if you live in this neck of the woods you have spent a beautiful fall day at the Big Apple. We have also enjoyed pick your own Blueberrys in July and August. My favorite item at the Big Apple are the homemade old fashion donuts. Dude these are the absolute best. Order em HOT and you can’t stop eating them

It’s time for fall in New England, and who doesn’t love picking apples? The Big Apple farm is a pretty good place to to this. You buy your bag at a flat rate (most places charge per weight) and it’s pretty damned expensive. I’m also not wild about the fact that they do use pesticides on their apples. But they have a good selection of baking and eating apples, including a very nice robust Courtland that adapts well for pie, sauce, or yummy crubchy munchin’. Just wash it first! It’s lovely to walk their orchard on a fall afternoon!
After you’ve paid $ 1,000 for your apple bag (and unless you’re going to make apple sauce, what DO you need with 40lbs of apples? Answer: bring them to the office and do a Corporate Team Building Apple Bob! Increases productivity and revenue by 15%! And tasty too!) head on down to the country store and get your teeth stuck on one of their frightful candied apples. The cider donuts aren’t so great, in my opinion, but then again I’m from California and I don’t really get cider donuts. Native New Englanders rave about these things, but to me they’re just a mouthful of slightly sweetened cotton. Save your appetite and go around the corner from the store and get some of their kick ass ice cream. Yum! The store also has preserves and chutneys and other overpriced condiments in jars.
The Big Apple is much better than most apple farms I’ve been to in that there’s a real variety of activities and buying opportunities. But an hour at the farm will cost you a pretty penny. It’s almost ridiculous how much they charge for everything. Finding the farm is difficult too… lots of twisty forest streets that can turn you around. Make sure you have clear directions.
3.49 stars.