I've been picking blueberries at Russels U pick for like 15 or 20 years. We always enjoyed a day…read moreout amongst nature picking the most delicious blueberries . We had a beagle named Suzue for a number of years that came with us to the field as she was a lover of blueberries. Dwight the guy who runs the U Pick has worked there since 2012 I believe. He also had a beagle that always enjoyed seeing our Suzie. Suzie died several years back so we stopped going to the blueberry field . We were not far from the field today so I suggested to my wife we should go pick so we went. It was cathartic to be there even if we didn't pick much about 9 lbs. we always picked about 40 lbs years ago. These days were older and not as socially active so not giving away bags of berries any longer. I would suggest anyone who loves being around nature maybe that has pets, children or folks that want to enjoy a day out it would be a great memory. I've brought dozens of people there over the years and its always been such an enjoyable day for them . There was a Baehrs custard stand down the road but I think they've closed since the economy is tanking like so many small businesses these days. Just take a drive out to Appleton at Russels Blueberry patch and have a great time you won't regret it. Remember the fields closing for the year soon so get out there . Its seasonal. God Bless and enjoy

I came to Kappus Farms on the Fourth of July for some cherry picking with my family. Upon arrival,…read moreparking was very easy. They charge a $5/person entry fee but apply that to the cherries you purchase. They have both sour and sweet cherries, but the sour ones were a bit too tart for my taste. The trees had plenty of cherries on them and they were so delicious and sweet. The staff was very friendly when we were checking out. I definitely recommend cherry picking at Kappus Farms! It's such a fun experience to do with family or friends and it's relatively inexpensive.

What to say about Kappus...? We have been here 2 or maybe 3 years when my regular cherry farm…read morehasn't produced. We won't be going back. If you want to feel like you aren't even in America, go to this farm. We are English speaking outsiders here. Kappus charges $5/person picking fee, which comes off your final amount if you pick enough (forgot what the quota is). They told me they have to do this because many of their patrons just go in and eat. Indians and Muslims galore, sitting in the fields eating the cherries while they walk out with barely any picked. One patron gave my daughter BRANCHES he had taken from the trees with cherries on them. My teens get mad going to this farm because of what they see. As for the cherrries, the sours weren't really sour tasting imo, and a lot of the trees just don't taste great. Make sure you taste every tree bc the ones with the cherries still on them, are yucky tasting. The one lady worker is nice. The other ones are just kind of meh. I would be too if I saw my farm being destroyed by people not speaking my language and not really caring about my land. We won't be going back anymore. It feels like a punch in the gut.

We came here for a birthday party and it was so much fun. My son loved the barnyard area so we were…read morethere for most of the time but it had so many things to do! Between the animals in and our of the barn, the giant sandbox, and the tetherball, this was a great little area to hang out in. They also had a fun basketball hoop in a wagon which sent your ball back every time. That was fun! They had wagon rides, plenty of food and drinks available, and for the birthday party we got a couple of their homemade cinnamon donuts which were delicious. We didn't do any blueberry picking but we will be back for that. However they have the store in the barn which had maple syrup, jams, produce, and so many other great items. We grabbed a few more donuts and a jar of homemade jam. This is a great spot for the family or even just a weekend date. We will be coming back for more soon!

Greg's U Pick is an awesome farm with awesome staff. Ry Ry the Berry Guy is a HOOT!! We have so…read moremuch fun at the farm and I see that the families with children do too! It has an amazing variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, beef, pork, eggs and flowers too! All sorts of fun activities that the children can participate in. Its a way to have a great fun-filled day without breaking the bank. I hear the wagon rides are a blast too!! Their CSA/farm share program is second to none. I have been eating healthier thanks to Greg's. I do know that they do not spray the fields with pesticides. With the way the big box grocery stores get their products, who knows what the heck has been done to them. Check out Greg's U-Pick. You will not be disappointed!!

I truly enjoyed the strawberry picking, gluten free muffin & the eggs I purchased here, these were…read moresome of the juiciest sweetest strawberries I've ever eaten, thank you for the great experience!

Thorpe's Organic Family Farm is a great resource for folks looking for wholesome food in an…read moreagricultural setting. The self service farm store is well stocked with fresh produce in season, pies and other assorted baked goods, flowering hanging baskets. Thorpe's is well known for grass fed beef, organically raised turkeys, hens and eggs. Many people participate in Thorpe's Food Coop, purchasing "shares" of produce. Owned and operated by multiple generations of the Thorpe family, steeped in integrity and Christian values.

Came here for lunch in mid June and had a good experience! Because it wasn't blueberry season yet,…read morethere was not an admission charge during our visit. It's counter service, with 1 menu board above the counter, or use the QR code to view the menu on a phone. I ordered the peach tree pizza (8 inch, $17) and a 12 oz draft beer ($9), and my husband got a panini and a draft beer. It was pretty busy when we were there and they only had 1 cashier taking orders and a few pizza ovens, so it took awhile to order, and 30 minutes for our food to come out. Food was great though, and I appreciate that their drink menu features a lot of locally sourced items. After we ate, we wandered around the scenic property for a little bit too. Overall we enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, and would come back again.

The place is very beautiful. The grounds are nice and great seating areas. Nice service…read more What I didn't like: the Duo charcuterie board. There were these shortbread cookies with the weirdest topping that had no recognizable flavor. The cheeses and crackers were fine. A few nuts and some kind of chocolates, with honey and jams. One of the meats was also unrecognizable, and no recognizable flavor. Will not order again. The chairs are hard and very uncomfortable.

In season apples of many varieties, apple cider (hot and cold), apple cider donuts and muffins,…read moreapple "seconds", pumpkins, and more. One of our favorites.

-- A perfect WNY fall tradition!…read more Smith's Orchard Cider Mill A trip to Western New York just isn't complete without an apple-picking adventure, and my sister found a winner with Smith's Orchard Cider Mill! We went on a warm October Sunday, and while the parking lot was full, we managed to find a spot halfway down and got right into the fun. The friendly staff gave us quick instructions, handed each of us a bag, and said the magic words -- "Pick as many as you want; what you pick is yours!" Challenge accepted. Rows were clearly marked by variety, and while the first few trees looked pretty bare, a little exploring led us to a goldmine of apples -- perfect for filling our bags and taking some great pictures. My sister never hesitates to find someone to snap a photo, and with the sun shining through the orchard, it made for fantastic memories with my brother and sister. We wrapped up by waiting a few minutes to check out, but that gave us time to enjoy a cold glass of their fresh apple cider -- nothing beats that crisp WNY flavor on a Sunday morning! An absolutely perfect start to the day and a stop we'll no doubt revisit next year. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed fall outing!

This was a little bit of a hike to get here from where we live, but well worth the trip. We planned…read morea little work bonding trip and brought our families. Note: when you put the location in maps, depending where you're coming from, it might take you to the front of the orchard, the parking lot is on the side, its grass parking and then a gravel walkway. (Please prepare accordingly). If there's no parking, I've seen people park on the street, and walk. This place is pretty hopping. We arrived at 11am and the cider/donut/checkout line did not die down. Since this was the second weekend of the season, only a handful of flavors were available: McIntosh, cortland, and daybreak Fuji. For those looking to bake: the daybreak Fuji are the best of the three as it won't reduce to mush, but the other two are great for applesauce etc. I made an apple crisp with a mix of the daybreak Fuji and the cortland, it turned out really solid. They have portapotties here and a sink to wash your hands. They do provide plastic bags for apple picking, and their cider mill dog; Cider; is "guarding" the bags. No really, she just wants to be petted and give her attention, she's insanely friendly. They do have pumpkins here for 5$ each. I didn't get one because it was too early for me and the deer would've just ate it off my lawn. You can bring your own bags to pick apples since you purchase by the weight. If you're planning to get a lot of apples, the reusable grocery bags are solid. We met at the picnic tables by the front and then walked over to the orchards to start picking apples. The apples that are not ready, are tapered off with colored plastic string rope. Each row of trees is labelled with what type they are for easy identification. We all split up and started picking apples, no rhythm or reason to it, just happily picking. Very friendly for kids to pick too as some apples hang lower. It was a very chill day and event full of happy. Post-overloading our bags with apples, we went back to the entrance where the cider/donut/checkout line did not die down. It kept moving but kept growing. We waited about 15minutes to purchase donuts slushies and pay for our apples. There are Concord grapes for purchase up front, and gallons of cider. I got six donuts and a cider slushie, a bag of Concord grapes and we had two heaping bags of apples, and we paid I believe 50$ ish for everything. Granted my bag of apples was like 20$ for how much it weighed. We used about 20-25 apples Saturday for cooking/baking/juicing, and we still have another heaping bag left. Probably going to make some sort of bread and maybe a pie. Anyway. The cider slushie is so good and refreshing, I wish I had ordered two up front because that line did not die down. They had so many folks working the counter though that it kept moving which shows you how much traffic the place was receiving. But also to show you to appreciate the business and the work that goes into every weekend event. The cinnamon sugar fry cake donuts I ordered six, ate three there, and three on way home/at home. They were piping hot when we got them, so insanely fresh. Delicious. It was a really fun afternoon of at your leisure bonding.