Decided to go here instead of the Apple Store at BJ Reece. Glad we did. They were really friendly…read moreand the apple cider slushy was delicious! Skip the crowds and come here instead!

We were recently in Ellijay and Mack Aaron's was on the way into town for us…read more First, they are the friendliest and kindest people I've ever shopped with. Every single person was just lovely to answer all my questions about everything from their potatoes to their jams to their candies. Secondly, anything they have that's sugar-free is amazing. Jams, stick candies and everything else is just amazing - let me particularly recommend the sugar-free fig preserve. They have good reason to have perfected this - one of the family had type 2 diabetes and lost his legs after going into cardiac arrest. The sweet young man shared his story when he learned I was also a diabetic, as a cautionary tale. Their peaches were lovely, nectarines slightly less so, but nothing was bad. Their white potatoes were extraordinary. Apparently they purchased these - I called after I cooked some to find out the type, they were deliciously tender, just earthy and sweet enough to eclipse the prime ribeye steaks I cooked as the main. Boiled, then halved and baked with olive oil and salt, they were so good. Everyone exclaimed over them. I loved this place and look forward to visiting the next time I'm in that area.

R&A Orchards has the apples ! All things apples and more…read more.. You can pick apples for $6 admission fee and enjoy a tractor trailer ride to the Orchards. Plenty of varieties of apples to pick. Beautiful flower field where you can also pick colorful flowers. They have a store with a great selection apple made goodies, apple pies, apple jam, apple bread and more. There is a cafe inside with seating area lots of people were enjoying the food. Ice cream parlor and fudge stand. Everyone was very polite and friendly.

Apples apples and more apples! Apple season in full effect!…read more This lovely orchard has everything you need and is perfect for a fun family or friendly weekend to enjoy. You can take a tractor ride into the orchards for $6. For additional charges you can pick your own apples and fill your bag as much as you can fit. Cut fresh flowers and sunflowers. You can also pick other fruits and veggies that are in season. Then make your way to the market that has everything from jams and jelly's to honey and fresh made fudge and fresh fruit smoothies and a variety of flavors of fried pies. You also have a selection of breads and apple breads. And did I mention apples? Bags and bags of apples are also available for sale. We tried the dried apple and the chocolate pecan fried pies.... They were good but nothing spectacular. Wish they were warm as would have tasted better in my opinion. Cashiers were nice overall and helpful with our questions. Lovely place for a nice weekend activity to attend.

Excellent. We've discussed driving from Michigan down just for it. Homemade, excellent food and…read moredeserts we will be back

Always a nice drive and experience visiting Mountain Valley Farm. The beef is legit the best beef I…read morehave ever tasted. Bring a cooler and stock up while you are here. Bring the kids so they can see the animals (and maybe get them an I've cream while you're there). Or, I'd the kids aren't with you, go to the winery just around the corner for some relaxation.

I've been going to this place for 3-4 years. It was a little pricey but very good. It isn't the…read moresame quality anymore. I was told they had a new butcher. The ground beef if full of fat. I bit down on gristle and what seemed to be a bone fragment lately. Stew beef you could cut with a fork but not anymore. I will be looking for another place. Something has changed here

Great location outside of Elijay for apples and treats. I like their dried fruit and gourd options…read moreduring the fall. Fried pies are better at the store across the road. The dough here is too heavy for me. Cider price is lower here but not very tasty.

Another absolute must-visit when you're in Ellijay…read more Let me start with the food -- because wow. By far some of the freshest and most flavorful apple pies I've ever had. Not "good for a farm market"... just flat-out amazing. The kind of pie you immediately start thinking about on the drive home. Their produce selection is equally impressive. We're talking everything from purple carrots to vegetables I didn't even know I needed in my life until I saw them. On top of that: homemade candies, jars of jam with flavor combinations I never would have imagined, and yes -- chow chow. If you've never had chow chow, do yourself a favor and try it. Game changer. But what truly makes this place special is the people. The ladies at the register were older, sweet, hilarious, and full of personality. One of them even flirted with me -- I had to tell her, "You can't handle this ride, grandma!" The entire exchange had me laughing the rest of the visit. In the back, a group of women were playing mahjong, just enjoying life, laughing, and clearly at home in the space. That energy carried throughout the whole market. It's the kind of place that feels lived in, loved, and genuinely warm. Even the guy outside in the parking lot collecting carts, casually smoking a cigarette, was one of the chillest people I've met. Everyone there just seemed... happy. Comfortable. Real. This place put a real smile on my face. Not because it's flashy or fancy -- but because it's authentic. Good food, good people, good energy. I already can't wait to go back. If you're in Ellijay and you don't stop here, you're doing the trip wrong.