Edwards Apple Orchard

Fantastic experience! If you are in the area you need to check out this place, especially if you have some young kids. This feels like real America. All the workers were super nice and accommodating. The facility is gorgeous. The food great, especially the apple cider donuts. (They don't taste like apples) They make them continuously so they are warm. Stop by when you are in the area.

Rain or shine Edwards has some loyal patrons here! I was here with a large group on a very gloomy and rainy Sunday and the place was PACKED. I thought coming here first thing in the morning we would avoid a crowd and goodness I was wrong and loved to see it.My group and I walked through their market first where they have numerous samples to try. There are plenty of options to choose from and it was hard to keep our tab at a reasonable price, haha. My husband and I purchased the fiesta dip, cheese curds, apple cider donuts and the cheese and caramel popcorn. Next our group went apple picking. Prices are pretty standard compared to other spots, they do have a $5 deposit if you are borrowing a basket. If you are able to bring a basket of your own, I highly recommend that. To get to the apple orchard you take a short 'hay ride' which I really enjoyed. It was nice to see different areas of the farm. Staff here is extremely friendly and helpful. I'm officially a fan girl of Edwards and am looking forward to many more apple picking adventures here in the future!

Love this orchard! Very well, organized and maintained. Traffic during the fall season is a heavy volume. They have off duty police officers directing traffic. Once you get into the actual Orchard area, there are a lot of lines for each exhibit/area. But the lines move quickly and it's worth the wait. They have a store, which sells home made/home grown edibles, such as apples, jams/jellies, pies, donuts, fudge, barbecue beef, etc. They also have hayrides for the kids and adults, pumpkin patch picking, and even a play area for the children. Don't forget to experience the petting zoo. Free admission, and a "must do" during the fall months.

We love Edwards. It's been a family tradition since I was little and now my "little" is in high school. The apples are the best. The fudge and donuts my favorite. We Love Edwards!

This place made me feel like I was back home! The cider room reminded me of a winery in St Helena, Paso Robles, Lodi, or Napa. The petting zoo area reminded me of NorCal. The apples reminded me of my time in Puyallup, Washington. (Ya know, the state known for 69% of all apples in the US.) I FREAKING LOVED THIS PLACE. By far, my favorite place in Illinois to date. I wish they had something akin to Angry Orchard though. (But my guess is, they aren't interested in the alcohol game and I'm not sure I can blame them.)I do wish there was coin exchange machine. I only had $0.50 by luck. **BRING QUARTERS.** I do love some goats. They are such... characters. What else is there to say? Well, the Smoked Jalapeño Mustard is TO DIE FOR. The Peanut Butter Chocolate fudge is phenomenal. The pulled pork sammich was tasty. The apple cider donuts remind me of the churros at Disneyland, except soft. (They should make churros and add their caramel dipping sauce as an add on, just saying.)Stuff is a bit pricey, compared to big box. BUT, for the quality you're getting, I'd say the price point is en pointe. All in all, spent $75 on:2 pecks of honey crisp ($15.99/ea)1 Smoked Jalapeño Mustard 1 Regular Apple Butter1 Sm Bx of PBC fudge 1 doz donuts 1/2 doz donutsParking is easy. If you're able to go midweek early morning, that's what I'd recommend. Quiet crowd, calm, good way to start the day.

I come here every year and always have a great time. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the grove is beautiful. Parking is ample and free. The apples are always delicious. And you definitely can't leave without having some apple cider donuts and cider (hot or cold). Early in the season, the local church also comes by and sells baked potatoes with toppings of your choice, and each year they are the first place I go to after picking apples.The market is fantastic as well. They sell so many cute items and some tasty pantry staples. I usually buy some bacon jam every year, the strawberry poppyseed dressing is my go to dressing. I usually get two bottles to last me until my next trip. Can't wait for next year.

Drove up from Chicago to visit Edwards. Very easy to get too, short drive north off of I-90 going towards Rockford. They had a good variety of apples as expected from an orchard, but it was a nice touch having descriptions for each apple. They also had samples going out too. I was a big fan of the rosalee Apples and picked up a couple of pecks. The winner here is definitely the fresh Apple cider donuts. Easily the best orchard apple cider donuts I ever had. Had them super hot and fresh. They were Soo soft and just right amount of sugar on them. The donuts themselves is worth the drive. The apple cider was very good too. Everyone here was friendly and attentive on our questions. Very good workers here. This is a great place for families with different activities for kids and families. Would definitely come back here next year for the donuts and try new apples.

We went back to the orchard on Center today. All the staff was friendly and helpful. We are a sucker for the bacon jam, donuts and apple pie. You can shopup top and go down below the barn for food service. They have a nice outdoor play area for the kids. The apple pie this time was better than the last time we were their. It was more crispy, almost seemed fresher. You can buy a dozen donuts already prepared to go in the freezer. We enjoy these on Christmas or new years morning.

If you want to experience everything fall, this is the place to go! Located just 1.5 hours out of Chicago, edwards apple orchard has activities for all ages! From apple picking to petting zoo to pony rides to endless fall foods and drinks, they have it all. Located on abuse property, you can enjoy picking your own apples, drinking apple cider, and eating their FRESH WARM DELICIOUS Apple cider donuts (do not leave without trying them!) Depending on the season, they also offer berry picking and pumpkins picking. Their mart Carries all items fall- from apple jelly to apple fudge, you name it, they have it! It's truly a fun experience for all!

Friendly and efficient and hot cider and donuts are perfect; could hardly wait till it was cold enough for my hot cider!