Taylor B.

UM I could hang out here alll day. In fact, I'm mad i didn't bring my laptop. The ladies out front are so delightful and very knowledgeable about their ciders. Gave me some GREAT recommendations! Indoor mezzanine level seating, outdoor patio where there's games, a giant chair for photos, plenty of seats and tables for when they have live music, an indoor area with another bar, TVs and a fire place AND another outdoor upstairs area with plenty of seating options. Came on a gorgeous sunny but fringed Tuesday mid day on my way back from the falls and it did not disappointed. Had a flight consisting of the Ellijay apple (crisp the way I like it), Ol Red (has a cherry taste. I liked it and m I don't normally like cherry!), the Imperial (my favorite and also 9%), and one I thought i would love because it was fermented in a whiskey barrel, the reserve at 9.5%, but it was a little too dry, bitter with no real smoky honey or Apple taste it was just bitter. Definitely my least favorite. but that's just a few that I tried. There were plenty more that I wish I could've sat here and tried them all, but I encourage you to come and try as many as possible. I did not check out the bakery or U-pick Um option but I honestly looove this spot. Thank you my fellow Yelpers for the recommendation! If it's not wine or whiskey, cider is my next jam and this was it!

James G.

This place has a lot of potential to be really great, but has a way to go. Seeing the animals was fun for the kids. The market had a decent selection of baked goods, preserves and vegetables. We picked up some pumpkins. The workers were friendly. Nice views of the surrounding countryside and mountains. I think my disappointment is more with the apple picking. It's the tail end of the season so there wasn't much to pick, for starters. And to get to the places to pick, you wait for a tractor to give you a lift or you take a hike. Signage was terrible. Even the online map of the farm was poor. It was very crowded and pricey for what we got. I don't think I'll be back.

Sarah H.

A great place to spend a fall afternoon! My partner and I didn't pick any apples, but we did have an amazing time trying their cider options! I loved picking out a flight to taste a little bit of a few options, and the blackberry one was my personal winner. Their pours and cans were reasonably priced, so we bought a few to-go. Even though the place was busy the staff made sure to keep lines moving, and everything was clean. The outside seating gave you a little more room to spread out.

Victoria Y.

Just had a great time visiting this lovely orchard recently. We purchased a variety of their apples and loved them all. The fried pies were insanely good. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Their frozen apple cider is beyond delicious. Hubby got some of their hot sauces too and we ran across the road to get some hard cider to go!

La Juania M.

My friend and I were out in the area and tried this place out. They have plenty of parking and they have food trucks in case you want some food. They have set flights you pick from for your tasting. I wish you could mix and match. The cider was good. You can buy most of them in a growler I wish more came in cans. Overall good cider and location.

Helen K.

This apple orchard pales in size to its more famous sister down the road, Mercier Orchards but I found its wares more delicious and appealing. Their hard cider is less sweet and the sweet potato and pecan hand pies were delicious. I also bought a glass jar of cider and peach jalapeño jelly that was delectable. Use your debit card or bring cash to avoid paying credit card fees.

Beverly B.

Can't wait to come back next year! I am currently coring my apples for pie. My fav is the apple cider peach Slushie. If you have time get some live music and cider across the street. We also took home another 6 pack of cider so we can have some all fall. A fun weekend outing!

Brian H.

BJ Reece Orchards is pretty much as good as it gets for Apple farms. Whether you choose to pick your own apples with the U-Pick option or go to simply go to their store and buy freshly picked apples and other delicious apple treats, BJ Reece is a solid option when visiting Ellijay. The service is friendly in the store and the atmosphere feels like a busy but well run Apple farm where you can get all kinds of different types of apples. Their apple pies are wonderful and you get a small discount if you buy 6 or more. As for our favorite apple cider, we've tried different flavors such as strawberry cider, or peach cider but we find the best is the original apple cider. Overall, BJ Reece gets a solid 5 and a big thank you for being here.

David L.

Incredible ciders and Chrissy was extremely friendly and helpful. Many ciders to choose from. This place is a great location to hangout. Plan on spending of time here. Game areas and lots of different areas to relax

Briana S.

We decided to come here to do some apple picking because I've never done that. I heard Crimson Crisp was delicious, so I decided to pick those! It was packed today!! So I couldn't really enjoy much besides the apple picking. There's tons and tons of acreage of different types of apples. I will say, as fun as dressing up for fall to take some photos sounds, you really do get a workout in if you go down further to where the crimson crisp apples were. So I would advise dressing appropriately. Almost as if you're going to hike. I wish I could have gone in the market! I opened the door and it was packed to the point that people could barely move so I said no thanks. It was nice but a bit overwhelming.

K R.

Absolutely love B.J. Reece's orchard and farm stand. The entire family has fun here. Picking apples in the orchard, with different fun activities (corn bath, apple cannon, petting zoo to name a few), the farm stand has apples for those that don't want to pick themselves, and produce products from jams to pickled veggies, and everything in between. Apple pies, fritters, donuts, ciders, the works! We come every year from coastal Georgia

Helen K.

Love the market here! Variety of apples, honey, produce, baked goods, and etc! Upset that it took this long to go to an Orchard as I thought I would be chased by bees so missed out until now though we haven't actually been apple picking. I wish BJ Reece had a separate charge for just going inside the Orchard as it is super pricey for a photo op that we wanted as it offers lot of activities for kiddos. However we wouldn't be doing any of the activities so definitely not worth it for us. On our first haul, we picked up September Wonders and Shizuka! Shizuka is more crisp and unsweet but you can glaze honey over it and it is amazing! September Wonders are small but sweet apples! Can't wait to go back for more! Also loved their honey, apple cider, and fried apple pie! Food wise, I wasn't a huge fan and we went over to R&A where they have better options~ Oh and don't forget boiled peanuts! Overall, worth the drive out and would recommend going super early to beat the crowd! Also Pet friendly except for the Market! Lastly, make sure you double check your purchased item! Was super upset to find out that my apple crisps were missing when I got home.

Kenny H.

My family & I make it a thing to attempt to visit each orchard in north Georgia. This orchard holds a special spot because they are dog friendly. We love bringing our dogs here for a walk in the orchard. We buy a bag for apply picking but the true joy is seeing our dogs have fun exploring nature with us. When it comes to the bakery section of the orchard there are good & bad things. First the good: they are super organized. Much like Chick-fil-A they had people taking orders while you waited in line so that you took your "order number" and picked up your food when you paid. It went so much faster. Secondly, they have an open kitchen so you can actually see them cook and bake the food. Now for the not so good: the fried apple pie was almost inedible. I wish I had seen them unwrapped before I bought 6. They were so greasy and soggy crust. The apple filling almost tasted like fermented apples or alcoholic in a way. The crust was very salty, crumbly, and tasted like maybe it was fried in grease that was used for meat. I'm wondering if the oil was too cold or the pot was overcrowded during cooking. The 5 apple fritters weren't fully cooked and didn't have apples in them. Just a couple of shreds that might have been apple? That being said, the apples themselves, the atmosphere and the fact that they are dog friendly will keep us coming back. We will just skip the bakery and stick to the fruit and vegetables.