Fun stop for food, fun stuff and bathrooms. Bypassed the ice cream building (next time), didn't have time for the restaurant ( and it opens at 4), and went into the cheese building for a yummy cup of tomato soup and a delicious and filling grilled cheese and chicken sandwich. YUM! Some cute merch and a dedicated cheese tasting room too... Off to the big store by the gas pumps and dog bark ( yes, what they call it)...where they sell more cheese, ice cream, soaps, soup mixes, more fun merch, as well as standard gas stop sundries. read more

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Stopped here to charge car and walked into a whole farm world! They have a gas station, museum, hotel, restaurant, working farm! Bathrooms are clean and they have some fresh made treats to purchase. Picked up an egg salad sandwich and little baggies of various cheese. They also had hand pies that I might have to try next time. The egg salad sandwich had very nice soft bread and nice flavor. Would make a stop here again in a heartbeat. read more

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We came here to eat... grilled cheese! It is definitely a nice place for kids. But we have a different mission --- to try their grilled cheese. We had cheddar grilled cheese and 2 soups (tomato bisque and chili). The grilled cheese is definitely great! I like the bread, it was soft and perfect for the cheese. A good portion, too! The tomato bisque was tasty and perfect to dip the sandwich. I am not that crazy about the chili. It was not flavorful - it was just ok. Our lunch experience here was great and we are glad that we stopped by. There's plenty of parking spots and there's a hotel and a gas station here as well. read more

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I'm failing to see how one of the nation's largest dairy producers with a known track record for some of the most shocking animal abuse including beating, kicking, throwing, and starving of newborn calves is a family attraction? This place should be closed down immediately. The family farm and restaurant is a facade for the cruelty that occurs behind the scenes. read more

Stopped here for a break and lunch while passing through Indiana. The Farmhouse Restaurant menu said they offer a "quick & casual lunch" and well, they weren't lying about the casual part... We ordered two lunches, both the 1/2 grilled cheese and soup. One with tomato soup and the other with chili. We also ordered the *special* $5 egg salad sandwich. The grilled cheese came out as some cheese microwaved between a soft burger bun. Really disappointing and crappy. The chili and soup were okay. The egg salad sandwich was very basic and lacking flavor, served on classic white bread. It was also a weird dining setup, it felt like we were eating in a giant and deserted beer hall. Total transparency: we both expected more from one of the nation's largest dairy farms. We also thought the food would be a little cleaner, like a farm-to-table experience and less processed, but it tasted like food we could get at a gas station. My husband was disappointed with the ice cream selection at the milk bar, he was hoping for more of a variety other than the basic strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, etc. We also needed to get DEF for our truck from the Fair Oaks BP and my husband called it "highway robbery" for the cost we paid. He said it was 2 or 3 times what he normally pays. In summary, a total tourist trap with crappy lunch food. I also didn't know about their animal abuse case from 2019 until after we left. And the allegations about neglect and improper slaughter in 2023. Gross and sad. read more

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Heading to Chicago, so of course a side trip would be stopping at the dairy to get some ice cream. Big chunks of chocolate in a vanilla bean base was just what I needed to finish the ride into Chicago. Jeff went with his usual mint chocolate chip in a waffle cone. I had to take a taste while he was paying at the register because a chip was going to fall on the floor. ( that was my story). Great ice cream. If you're in the area stop in. read more

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We went and picked apples rented a golf cart as we had seniors with mobility issues . Had the whole place to are selfs drove around the orchards and drove the nature trail. The place is well kept we had a great time . Then we all went to dinner two of us had the meatloaf it was great a lot of food . My mother-in-law had the roasted chicken wow just great .My wife had the pot pie she was not too impressed with it . The gravy was not home made and way too salty . She said the frozen pot pie we bought from aldi was better.we tried the apple pie it was very good once that put it back in the oven it was frozen we she first brought it out and had be taken back . We loved are server Amber cannot say enough about her just great . Even tho we had a few bumps with dinner we will be back . read more

We visit Fair Oaks Farms every year with the grandkids. It's an outstanding experience with something for everyone. There are games, activities, and rides for the kids. There are also tours and educational experiences for all ages. It's easy to spend the entire day at Fair Oaks. They're also an excellent choice when the weather is inclement as there is a good balance of outdoor and indoor activities. We always cap our visit with dinner at The Farmhouse Restaurant. The service and food are always excellent. On this visit, we enjoyed the Seared Salmon, Cajun Chicken Pasta, and Prime Rib (King & Queen cuts) for the adults and Chicken Fingers and Mac N' Cheese for the grandkids. Everything was outstanding and our server, Shannon, was personable and delivered excellent service. One observation was that on this visit we noted that the hostesses were slaves to the reservation system. We arrived about fifteen minutes early and had to wait in the lobby until the exact time of our reservation time arrived although there were tables available. We dine out enough to know that you don't want to swamp your servers and kitchen which can degrade the quality of service and food. There is a balance, though, and the hostess staff didn't seem to have the latitude to seat us even a couple of minutes early. Overall, Fair Oaks is always a great experience. Sign up for the tours, let the kids enjoy the activities, and cap your visit with an outstanding dinner at the Farmhouse! read more

We arrive around 9:45 am the farm opens at 10:00. We were able to purchase tickets for the diary tour and the pig tour both were very educational for my 5 and 9 year old. Very educational they have a play area and other fun activities for the kids to get involved. We had lunch at the cheese and grill cafe. The smashed burgers were good the cheese pizza wasn't my 5 year old said it didn't taste good and he loves pizza. The Cuban sandwich was also good. After lunch we tour the pig farm and then we had ice cream on our way home. The over experience was amazing and the staff were very friendly and answered all our questions. read more

Due to the time of year and cold weather, several of the activities were not open. Everyone was very pleasant that worked there. Prices were on the high side for items. Small selection of items for sale. read more

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What a cool place to stop on a road trip! I didn't see everything they have to offer, like the museums, but I enjoyed walking around, checking out the shop and restaurant, and getting some food. The double smash burger with cheese is delicious! read more

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Would recommend to bring children to visit and see the animals and experience! It is built for kids with all the activities but was interesting with all the facts. There is a lot to see but each interaction is separate. By visiting in the fall, we were able to see the sunflowers, bee garden, and the pumpkin patch which were incredible to see. read more

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Was shocked by the lunch menu, was looking forward to a good farm lunch and missed by a mile, the place was farm like but the lunch service and menu was cafeteria style. 1st you ordered from a guy at a counter like a fast food restaurant, the lunch menu was not farm like at all, settled in a grilled cheese (was good) I was looking for a fried meat covered in sausage gravy, food was served in cardboard containers and no refill on my ice tea, not worth the trip for lunch, might try dinner that menu looks good and has plates and servers read more

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Stopped in there for dinner three of us steak was cooked perfectly. I had the filet mignon. My husband had a steak with salmon, and the salmon was undercooked. Their brussels sprouts were very good. It is very pricey. It would've been worth it if our waitress Courtney would've been on top of her service as she blamed us not getting our salads before dinner on other staff without an apology or anything so we're sitting there in the middle of our dinner salad and our dinner comes out. Not good timing at all. Where has all the customer service gone? so I finished my salad cut into my warm steak and had some of my cold garlic mashed potatoes. We did go to the cheese shop young lady working in there was very good. She gave out samples. I bought two different cheeses and she had very good customer service and she was very polite. I cannot recommend their restaurant for dinner, but I would like to go back and tour the farm. read more

Our kids love playing here! They could spend hours in the buildings and at Mooville. There is something to entertain each one. They particularly enjoy the ropes course, rock climbing, and Calf Pen. We also ate at Say Cheese which was a decent selection for an on site cafe. read more

It was kind of a dreary day when I took my son so it wasn't busy at all. He loved playing in the dairy area and the 3d show. The peppa pig house also a hit. Not a hit- the pig tour. I wouldn't recommend for a little kid. After the first 5 minutes he was bored out of his mind. We had the ice cream before we left and I felt like that was the highlight for him. He refused to let me try it so I have no idea how good it was. read more

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Such a fun stop off the interstate after driving through a whole bunch of barren flat land. This has expanded over the years to a full blown campus with several buildings, a hotel, and a gas station. Everything you could need, including play areas for your kids and a dog park, they have it. We just walked to stretch our legs and get a couple snacks for the road. The parking lot was extremely full mid-day on a Monday, but we managed to find a spot. We visited the building that houses the ice cream and a few prepackaged snacks. We left with two single scoops and a small charcuterie tray that totaled $25. The scoops were definitely one scoop (you know how sometimes it's a hearty 1.5 scooper). We thought the ice cream was amazing. Both the cookies and cream and butter pecan were very creamy, fresh, and flavorful. The charcuterie was $10.95 and included a ton of pre cut salami, crackers, and two types of cheeses made on site. It was the perfect car snack. We visited one other building that had indoor cafeteria style seating with some more premade and prepackaged sandwiches and snacks, apples, and sauces. We picked up two honeycrisp ($2) for the road and a box of apple cider ($9). The stop is certainly worth it, even if you aren't staying overnight. Just plan to pay tourist prices. read more

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Fair Oaks Farm is definitely a destination unto itself. You'll want to set aside an entire day to visit, because there is so much to experience, even during the colder months. You might even opt for an overnight stay, like I did. Fortunately, there's a hotel here on the campus (the Fairfield by Marriott at Fair Oaks Farm), and it looks like a farm from the outside! This is a working farm, which means that you will see some $h!t. Literally, because we're talking about animals here; but also figuratively, because on a farm, baby cows will be born (and you can see it happen) and pigs will mate (and you can also see this happen). That's just a part of life and what happens on a farm. It's actually pretty cool, and especially charming/disturbing/fun for people not used to farm things. The farm also showcases local agriculture, sustainable farming practices, animal encounters and farm-made food. It's an all-in-one destination. Like I mentioned, it has a hotel on site, and also interactive museums, daily tours, a farm-to-table restaurant, a cafe, an ice cream shop, a nature trail, and lots more. The experiential museums and adventures at Fair Oaks Farm have guests exploring all aspects of farm life. The Dairy Adventure and Pig Adventure require reservations in order to go on the tours, because you take a shuttle to see where the animals live. Once you're finished with the tour, you can stay and explore each respective museum as long and as many times as you want. The Dairy Adventure at Fair Oaks Farm includes a short shuttle ride to the dairy operation site of the farm, located about a mile away. While on the shuttle, you'll hear educational audio offering facts about the cows, life on the farm, and the daily operations that take place. Once you've arrived at the dairy farm, you'll deboard the shuttle and get a 45-minute tour of the dairy. You'll see things like the milking carousel, the milk tanks and pasteurization areas, and rooms where the cows are kept to relax and chew their cud (some are massaged with a big brush!). After the shuttle drops you back off at the main campus, there's an indoor museum that's a fun space for kids to play and learn. Kids can learn how to use a "real" milking station, watch how robotics are used to milk cows, learn about what it takes to be a dairy farmer and play at an indoor playground. Next to the Dairy Adventure is the Birthing Barn, where there's usually a mama cow in the process of delivering a calf all around the clock. We saw the miracle of life take place before our eyes, but you might need to be patient -- we were sitting and waiting almost 45 minutes. But such is life. Birthing keeps its own time. One of the more delightful aspects of the farm is The Pig Adventure, were you can see pigs at all ages and stages ... including just-born little piglets up close! Just like The Dairy Adventure, you hop aboard a shuttle that takes you around two miles away to where the pigs live on the farm. The Pig Adventure also includes a tour, but it is more interactive and casual, which is perfect for kids. Back at the main farm, there's lots to do and see in the pig museum. Burn off some energy on the multi-level ropes course (for an additional fee of $5 per person). Younger kids might enjoy playing house inside the Redwood Treehouse, complete with a slide exit. The Crop Adventure is one of the smaller museums/exhibits, but it was one of my favorites. You can learn about the importance of farmers, the many uses of corn, and to be sustainable with our resources. There's an interactive sensory center for kids, and lots of exhibits to read and play with. There are lots of food options at Fair Oaks Farms, and you can read my individual reviews for each of those, if you wish. There's a cafe, an ice cream shop, and a fancier sit-down restaurant all located on the campus. Fair Oaks Farm is a super unique hidden gem in Indiana. We had a great time here. read more

All the food was great. wonderful atmosphere, clean, staff was super friendly! We were just passing through, wish we lived closer!

This was our second visit to Fair Oaks Farms. If you are driving between Chicago and Indianapolis, this is a great stopping point to get gas, grab something to eat, use the restrooms or do a tour and see the cows. read more

What happened at Fair Oaks?! I've stopped here consistently once a year for about 8 years. I remember the days when watching a cow give birth was free. Now it is a $25 day pass to see that. The Farmhouse Restaurant had sit down service for lunch just a year ago. Now it is order at a counter and it is brought out to you. They give you a device you place on your table that alerts staff where you are sitting. Very impersonal. The menu for lunch was limited. Many options were without protein. Just cheese. Cheese quesadilla, grilled cheese sandwich etc. Please, I need meat! Or at least a decent salad. My husband ordered a chef's salad and it was prepackaged in a plastic container. Yes, even the real plates are gone!!! The rest of the food was served in paper baskets. Are they having trouble with staffing? No one to wash dishes?? Supposedly they have wait staff starting at 4pm. Note that at 11am today there were a fair number of people dining in and more rolling in as we left. I would have had more personalized service at Starbucks. We purposely stopped here with our two children to have a nice sit down lunch and see cows. We didn't expect it to be a subpar lunch (my portion of brisket chili was tiny and just ok tasting) and then $100 to see a cow (we had no intention of staying a long time..... even so.... None of the outdoor activities are open yet for the season.... Rip off!) Won't be stopping again. read more

What a great experience. Definitely a place stop by if you have kids. Very informative and tons of things for the kids to do. We spent the whole day there. Learned about cows, how they are milked. They also have a robotic farm and we learned how that runs and learned about pigs and watched a cow birth a baby. Everything is well done and organized. The food there is also very good. My kids loved the pulled pork. I thought the burger was very good. read more

Fair oaks farms is amazing!!l a cute little home away from home :) We enjoyed the hike, the pool, the room, the restaurant, the bonfire and more. read more

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I'm basically third generation to stop in and visit Fair Oaks and am going to have to carry on the family tradition of visiting. I stopped in here with my parents a few weeks ago to check out the winter lights and we had an absolute blast. The forest walk was very well organized, and we loved twirling around in the middle of all the lights. I loved the Jameson cart in the middle of the woods too, it was such a fun time with many core memories made. I'll have to come back again soon because it was literally that much fun. read more

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I spent an afternoon here while in the area to visit the Indiana Dunes. I was able to do the Dairy Adventure as well as the Forest of Lights. The Dairy Adventure starts in a small interactive space where you learn about the dairy cows on the farm. From there, you take a small bus to the actual dairy production area. You get to see how the cows are stalled as well as how they are milked. You also get to see the robotics and how dairy farms have the opportunity to go further in technology. The bus then takes you back to the main campus, where you can go to the birthing barn and see newborn cows. I also did the Forest of Lights while I was there. This was a nice walk that was decorated with all kinds of lights for Christmas. The snowglobe was my favorite part. On site, there is a smaller cafe with AMAZING ice cream. There is also a farm restaurant and a small gift shop. Overall, I could see how this would be a bit pricey for a family but it was an interesting and informative afternoon/evening. read more

Honestly I used to love this place. It used to have a warm family feel. Not anymore. What a disappointment. It's more cafeteria style and mediocre food. Tours are okay but I don't go again. Save your money read more

Food is fresh and fabulous! Ice cream is creamy delicious! The Mookie is a real treat, ice cream between two cookies,Yummy! read more

We stopped by Fair Oaks Farm on our way to Chicago. Unfortunately, it was rainy and gloomy, so we didn't get to enjoy it as much as we would have liked. We ended up getting ice cream from a gas station because the ice cream shop was closed. read more

While I really enjoyed the Farmhouse Restaurant here, the rest of the farm I was less impressed by. The Milk Bar does have ice cream and a selection of cheeses to buy, though there was not much else. Just a few baked goods and preserved items to sort through. The market was even smaller and again offered cheeses along with some seasonal offerings like apples and caramel apples. We didn't go to the birthing barn or the other museums since the price was fairly high and we weren't sure if it was worth it. Since it was fall when we went, we did explore the sunflower field and apple orchard. They do have a fair amount of apple trees to pick from so that was a fun fall activity to be able to do. But overall, I think I just expected more. I am used to the large apple orchards in the Chicago area with apple cider donuts, pumpkins, and tons of baked goods, preserved items, and merchandise to peruse in store. I get that this farm doesn't have the amount of foot traffic since it is in rural Indiana, but I just felt like it was missed something. I do think it would be more fun for kids as they have an area in the back with different activities, like a slide, bounce bubble, rock climbing wall, corn hole, etc. Still fun to go and check out, though I don't feel the urge to go back. read more

I stopped by to use the restroom and bought ice cream as an excuse. But the strawberry ice cream may have been the best I've ever had!

We had a fun day here! We arrived two hours before closing. The staff was kind and quick to inform us which tours and adventures they still had open for the remainder of the day as we were deciding what to book for. We still had time to enjoy some of the adventures though we came in 2 hours before closing. We had the opportunity to watch a live birth too!This sure brought me back to my undergrad days as a biology student. The ice cream should not be missed! I am a mint chip girl. My son had their chicken cheese quesadilla and it tasted like we nothing we had before too. We will be back with family friends and our own kiddo to spend the entire day here! read more

Fair Oaks Farms - Attraction Farms Near Me - Fair Oaks, Indiana

Such a fan! I was driving through town and was recommended to stop here. The best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life! Wow. Great ice cream and even better prices all around. This was such a hit! If I wasn't traveling, I would have bought some cheese! I did take one for the road! read more

We accidentally happened upon this place when stopping for gas on our way through Indiana. So happy we did! They have a big beautiful Fairfield inn that looks like a barn beside a gigantic restaurant with a lawn out front, the gas station was clean and has a little market attached with fresh ice cream, sandwiches, salads, coffee. Behind the gas station was a pretty large, well-appointed dog park to let your dogs stretch their legs. There were tours happening in spotted cow buses that I assume took you around to see how the farm works. It would've cost our family of 4 $100 so we passed but we still enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere and were tickled by the whole experience. read more

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This quick weekend getaway for a family of 4 was a great spot just 2 hours outside Chicago. The day trip to the pig farm , cow farm, and the birthing center was a great experience. The pool was cold, small, and always crowed. But we made it work. The-out door jacuzzi with the fire place was awesome. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was continental. Other great restaurants 10-15 minutes from the farm. Over all it was a successful trip. read more

Skip it! EXPENSIVE. Just to go on the playground was $5 and one adult $14. . The adult had to go on the train. Food area was busy with one person taking orders. The food was only ok. read more

We had an excellent time at fair oaks farm. It was so informative and fun! We loved every part and were so invested in watching the life cafe birth. We also had the opportunity to have lunch and ice cream there, it was absolutely phenomenal. Loved the bbq chicken pizza! read more

We visit around twice a year with our dogs, but we aren't a fan of the recent changes. We bring our dogs to their dog park for run. We get food and ice-cream while we're there. We went a couple weeks ago, and they changed up how their food is served. The cafe, ice-cream, and restaurant used to be in one building. We could in and get everything we wanted and be back out in under 15 minutes. Now, they separated the ice-cream and cafe from the restaurant. I stood in line at the new restaurant to order for 30 minutes. I ordered grilled cheese and chili for two people. It took another 30 minutes for that to come out. So, it took me an hour to get two grilled cheese and a chili. I ended up not getting ice-cream or anything else because my dogs were waiting in the car the entire. I wasn't going to go to another building and wait however long that would take. They advertised their dog park in the restaurant, which bothered me. Turning food from a 15-minute experience to an hour doesn't encourage me to take my dogs. I don't think we'll be back again if this change is going to be permanent. read more

I went back to Fair Oaks farms had a blast. I finally got to do the apple orchard experience here and spent the night at the hotel adjacent. Kids had a great time in the ropes course, climbing wall and the jump pad. Love the cheese and ice cream too. I bought an annual pass so I can go pack all year. read more

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Not good! I hate it now. it has gone from a nice restaurant to standing line to order what you want and a server brings your order in a card board box with checkered paper.dont know whose running it now but we will never go back. so sad . I'd like to say more but I don't think it's worth my time. read more

Tourist trap alert, tourist trap alert! I have passed this place for many years on my way to Northern Indiana and Chicago. You will find many signs along 65 pointing you into the direction. It is more of a complex that consist of a hotel, a restaurant, a cafe/gift shop, a dog park and an interactive play area. The cafe and restaurant are cafe are free to visit. You just need to pay for your food. The hotel i shaped like a barn and is a Fairfield by Marriott hotel. The interactive area requires admission and you must first stop at the admission building and purchase a wrist band. The outside of the area has some neat looking kids activities like a rock climbing milk carton, a bouncy blob thing, a train, a small playground and a maze. You can do three adventures there as well, the Farm Adventure, the Pig Adventure, and the Dairy Adventure. You need the wrist band to experience all of that though. The farms hosts special events on occasion like an Ice Cream Socials each Wednesday during June & July and Music on the Porch select Thursday evenings. The dog park is called DogaPalooza and is very nice. It has a lot for the dogs to do in the park and has a farm like design with the wooden fence. It looked really good. It almost made me want to get a dog. Outside of this place being a tourist trap, it was very nice. I really enjoyed my lunch there. It is a wide open place with tables, benches and chairs all over the campus. The campus is very clean and organized as well. I am sure my little ones would have enjoyed the interactive part of the farm. I may just have to take them with me next time. read more