Grandad's Apples

Grandad's Apples was my favorite orchard I visited last year. Recently I was asked for a recommendation for someone that would be in the area, I wanted to double check that they'd be open in the beginning of September. To my pleasant surprise, I learned they had opened up in July so that meant I could stop there on my August trip. This stop, I did visit much earlier in the day and on a Thursday so it wasn't as busy as my late September visit last year. I wasn't sure if everything would still be available but it was! Apples could still be both picked or already picked be bought. The samples I loved from last year were available to taste test too. I went with the Ruben this visit. the website lists what apples are currently in season and when to expect other types. I bought a gallon of cider; a dozen donuts and an apple pie. I didn't get the slushy or fried pie this stop so that just means I will need to make another stop this year for different apple varieties and more goodies.

What a cool place. My wife and I were in town from Florida for some cooler weather and we stopped in. Someone was serving samples of various apples, which was fun. We sat in the rocking chairs out back and enjoyed the view, then got in line for the tasty apple treats. Stop in, especially if you have kids.

We have always sworn that Cold Hollow has been our favorite cider mill up in New England but wow! The cider and doughnuts here oh and slushies give it a run for their money. A must stop at this gem for any road trips through Asheville. Worth the detour. Come during apple season and pick some apples too!

Great service for pick your own or prepackaged. Lots more than just apples. Lots of family activities when in season.

Apparently I am not the only one who loves Grandad's Apples as the line for fresh baked goods and apple cider slushies was extremely long! I wanted an apple cider donut or an apple turnover so bad too- but that line! Instead I perused the shop and sampled their apples. The orchards out back are gorgeous with the mountain back drop & I have to say their look with the barn is fun with the cow up top and tractor!

Just like any spooky basic B I love a good pumpkin patch. I have been following Grandads on IG for a bit and was recently in the area so even though it was still hot and not fall weather we still stopped in. It was busy and there was a line for the bakery items but it moved quickly. The cider donuts and the apple caramel cookie were delicious. They have tons of other items as well and the view is worth a stop.

An all around fabulous apple orchard. Grandad's Apple's website will tell you all about what they offer therefore I won't go into those details. I'll briefly explain why I enjoyed my experience and say a few things about Grandad's that may not be mentioned on the website that I think make it a great place. The parking is plenteous and orderly. Spots are well marked so you aren't confused and it's not chaos. They also have handicap parking right next to the market. They have lots of porta potties. I didn't see handicap accessible toilets so you'd want to check with Grandad's before you visit if someone in your party needs a handicap accessible restroom. There are several areas to sit and take in the scenery or keep and eye on your kids. There is a shelter just outside the market numerous rocking chairs facing overlooking the valley in which the cornmaze sits. There is also seating inside the pumpkin patch. It looks like there is seating down the hill where you shoot the apple cannon. All the available varieties of apples are in crates so you can grab a bag and select any combination of available apples. Pre-bagged apples of the available apples are also available. I really enjoyed going around and selecting from available apple varieties. Each variety is labeled and has a description of its taste and characteristics. There is also an employee who has samples of the varieties for you to sample.One of the products in the market that stood out to me was the canned cider. I've never scene that before. There were so many good apple products available in the market. I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely go back with friends and family to spend more time there.

Without question, Grandad's is my favorite apple orchard in the Southeast! The owners are exceptionally friendly and the array of seasonal offerings is unparalleled. Grandad's features a giant corn maze, a train ride (for littles), a sunflower garden, pumpkin patch, a mini lavender farm, and acres of apple orchards. The mercantile store sells fresh roasted coffee, hand poured candles, jams/jellies, cold apple cider, hard cider, produce, wreaths, decor, etc. In addition, the incredible bakery features warm cider doughnuts, homemade ice cream, apple cider slushies, caramel apple cookies, tarts, and candied apples. On the weekend, a BBQ food truck is also on the premises.

Came for a couple hours, first started out at the corn maze which unfortunately did not meet expectations, maybe it was because we were 3 adults with no kids, but the maze took all of 10 minutes. $5 each for the corn maze, apple cannons, and cow train or $14 for all 3, cash only! The line for the bakery to get apple cider and donuts gets long quick. We waited 30 minutes in line while the smell of apple cider donuts teased us and our bellies. The donuts were warm and fresh, better the day you buy them, they were soggy the next day. I had a cider donut ice cream sandwich which consisted of vanilla soft serve ice cream in between two donuts, I also got a hot apple cider, and needed a second hand to eat the sandwich so I inhaled it quick before realizing there were picnic tables outside. Their Mountain Glacier dessert (Apple cider slushie, topped with vanilla soft serve ice cream and crumbled caramel apple cider cookies on top) seemed to be quite popular. Very nice farm also had a small patch of sunflowers to enjoy. We purchased a few of their fermented hard apple cider to drink later and it was a dry cider.

This place is amazing! Plenty to do with kiddos, the apple cider and dounts are a must do! The views we so beautiful. Only thing I would say, it isn't that accessible for walkers, or wheelchairs... buy there is a beautiful area to sit and look at the mountains!