I took the lazy route and bought apples already picked. The early honey crisp apples were delicious! The apples were sweet and so juicy. The grounds are very clean and inviting. There is a really cute gift shop. I highly recommend going here. Plus it is great to support local orchards and farms. read more

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Best apple cider donuts and the apple cider is so good. We make the 1.5 hour drive from Chicago just for these.

Such a fun apple picking orchard, and a family friendly play area. There is a good variety of apple types. We went on a Saturday and took a tractor wagon rode to the picking location. It is a much better deal to purchase a full peck bag rather than a quarter peck. The apple cider donuts are a must. There was a food truck on-site that was really good. There is a nice area of tables and grass for a picnic. Will definitely come back for apple picking again. There are some goats, chickens and a donkey that my kids loved seeing. There is a hay maze and slide for younger kids, they had a blast playing! read more

Honey Hill Orchard - Honey Hill Barn - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Waterman, Illinois

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If you're looking for a no-frills apple orchard, Honey Hill hits the mark. When we went (early October 2022), there were still lots of big apples waiting to be picked. A short tractor ride gets you to where the apples await. We paid $10 per 1/4 peck bag. Each person entering the orchard needs a bag. You'll be able to fit 7-8 apples in each bag, depending on the size you're choosing. There's a small hay bale maze for kids (most kids just stand atop the bales and jump the gaps). There's also a goat you can pet. There are some food options - we saw one BBQ food truck. The donuts were A+. Although there are porta-potties, there are two permanent bathroom structures, though it didn't seem like they were cleaned frequently. The sink had permanent rust stains. While other orchards have more rides or attractions, if you want to scratch the apple-picking itch without enduring heavy crowds or a football field-sized parking lot, Honey Hill is a pleasant experience. read more

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Been going there for years always a very nice place and apples! They remain reasonable compared to other places!

Very charming farm and business. Lots of activities for both adults and kids. The bakery food is always delicious. The help is always friendly and helpful. It's a very historical feel to it. Highly recommend it. read more

Overall: We can't wait to go back to Honey Hill in the future to pick more delicious apples! The good: TONS of apples/trees, which is great considering how many people go to orchards these days. There was plenty of parking and the COVID precautions were in full swing, which was comforting. Even at the beginning of October, they still had 4 varieties of apples to choose from, compared to only 1-2 with their competitors. The orchard is large so that there's plenty of space, and pumpkins to choose from as well if that floats your boat. The shop has plenty to choose from and of course there's a bakery with warm goodies. To top it off, there is a (apparently rotating) food truck if you need some fuel prior to picking. Amazing chicken fingers! The not-so-good: The prices are higher than we would've liked. Not only from the apple-picking perspective, but also in terms of the store goods and food available to eat at the orchard. read more

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Very nice and relaxing experience! Not over crowded or over priced. Feels like "small town America" from 50 years ago and that is a compliment!!! read more

We came here this last weekend. My daughter found this place which thank God for GPS because there was no straight routes. A lot of maneuvering through country roads etc. Very cool place for families. This is basically an Apple Picking excursion so make sure you have some apple baking skills or just really enjoy apples. They had an amazing little bakery there as well. We got a caramel nut apple pie which was to die for!! I had my first legitimate apple cider donut which was fantastic! Their barn store had an excellent array of homemade jams, apple & pumpkin butter, honey, etc. they had tons of different apple cookbooks and gifts. They had a taco truck which was great. I guess each weekend they have something else to choose from probably a local vendor? There was a little petting zoo and a hay maze. Very nice little Fall fest. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes. read more

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Get to this place early because parking was at a premium on a weekend! Apparently no one minds driving out to Waterman to get their fill of cider, donuts, pie and other goodies (& that includes me). There's the "feeding trough" where you can nosh on goodies like cider (hot or cold), fresh donuts, cider slushies, cider floats, and pie a la mode. Then hit the bakery for take-homeables like pies (pretty pricey but darn tasty, though the Dutch Apple i bought had collapsed by the time I got it home) & more donuts. Indoors in the barn is more shopping: apple products and other local goods like jam, popcorn, and candy. You can pick apples yourself, or just buy in bags from the barn shop. No entrance fee at this place, unlike some of the other orchards around here, so if you're just planning to stop in for a slice of pie and do a bit of shopping, that's a draw. Definitely a fun stop for fall! read more

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Best Apple Cider donuts! The apple cider and pies are also amazing. My daughters loved feeding the animals! Such a great place for families. read more

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Love this place. Small, friendly, not commercialized like the bigger orchards. Their fresh unpasteurized apple cider is the best. And can't leave here without some apple pie and apple cider donuts! read more

Honey Hill Orchard - Very fresh pressed unpasteurized apple cider, caramel walnut apple pie, and apple cider donut. - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Waterman, Illinois

The best apple cider donuts I've ever had. The best apple cider I've ever had... folks are friendly. They have apple picking, hay rides, pumpkin picking. They have a few barns filled with foods to bring home and try, like their own honey produced on the farm, pies, popcorn, jellies/jams, and the list goes on. Also, did I mention they have the best cider donuts... they are literally cooking them fresh as you walk up! They sell thwm frozen as well, and the frozen ones don't miss a beat either. You won't regret a trip here! A must go to every season! read more

My wife and I have been going to Honey Hill for 8 years now for our annual apple picking tradition. This was our sons second year and and we will continue to go there for apple picking. Staff is great, apple cider doughnuts are delicious and the all around experience is amazing each and every year. We drive over an hour to go there and it is worth the drive if you like family owned businesses. read more

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We picked raspberries and they are so delicious! Highly recommended this activity. Such Fun!

Yaaassssssss QUEEEEEEn!!!! Left from the burbs and had the best time ever. Picked berries chased a cock around and picked the best red delicious apples I have ever had. Great doughnuts and excellent staff. Def felt like a farmy boy that day! Thanks honey hill for YASsiying my fall this year! Period read more

The best donuts anywhere! We always come for the cider donuts and apple slushies. It is a must every fall.

Best apple-picking experience we've had. Six varieties were available the day we went, and the staff actually encourage tasting the apples as you go. We initially bought 1/4 peck bags but quickly went back and purchased a full peck after starting to pick--they were that good. Frequent tractor rides to the different parts of the orchard ensured that you could pick any variety you want, though the golden delicious ran out toward the end of the afternoon. The staff members were very friendly, the grounds were well maintained, and the pie, cider, and donuts were unbelievably tasty (if you want to avoid things like high fructose corn syrup, however, ask the bakery cashier for the list of ingredients in baked goods). There are limited children's activities in addition to apple picking, but since we were there for the apples, that didn't concern us. We look forward to coming back next year! read more

Today was a first. First for me visiting this cute venue and first time visiting an apple orchard. They have pick your own or you can buy already picked varieties. Had an apple cinnamon donut and coffee and then wow, needed to purchase a dozen donuts to go!!! So good. Cute little shops, bakery, and place inside for coffee, cider, hot chocolate and more. Oh, and of course I purchased a Carmel Apple with nuts!!! Forgot to take the picture before devouring the yummy goodness. Maybe the best Carmel Apple I've ever had. They have a little petting zoo, hay bales to climb on for the kiddos too. For finding this on a whim, unplanned- we sure enjoyed the impromptu visit. read more

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We visited the farm the first week of regular season and did the pick your own raspberries. The raspberry bushes were pretty sparse due to a bad year but we had tons of fun searching for the good ones. To do the pick your own apples you have to take a tractor ride to the orchards so we opted out of that one. I loved browsing their store and bought Christmas presents of homemade jams and other goodies. Be sure to stop in the bakery because they have the best apple cider donuts I've ever had! They also have homemade pies that looked amazing but i couldn't go too crazy. We also bought a small jug of apple cider and as soon as we tried it, we regretted not buying the gallon. We will definitely be back as the apples continue to come in season. read more

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Perfect place for a family outing! Even when it's crowded this place is pretty manageable as it's a large property with plenty to do. From apple picking, to feeding the farm animals, climbing on the hay bales, indoor shopping, or just chowing down on warm apple cider donuts, there's plenty to see and do. The apple tree fields are absolutely massive and offer a huge variety of apples, my favorite being the Cortland! Give one a bite for me! read more

A local favorite. And the best cider donuts I've ever had. A wide variety of self-pick apples makes a fine afternoon!

Perfect country setting and lovely treats! Best apple cider and donuts around. Small farm, not huge commercialized place like some other apple farms. Nice employees that will get ya the freshest donuts! read more

First time here and it was awesome! We couldn't pick from the apples, but we sure bought a bag of them. We enjoyed their delicious donuts. And took lots of pictures. The only trees that gas apples were the ones in the front entrance. Next weekend will be their official last day of operation so I guess they were all picked out. This is mainly an attraction for kids. They had a pumping patch and a petting zoo. Their store had Amish hand made products and honey. read more

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Honey Hill's apple pie is the best I ever had (right up there with my Mom's)! Also the cider is delicious! But that pie is outstanding!

A wonderful adventure. Got great apples, cider and pumpkins. The fresh donuts were to die for! Can't wait until next year!

Amazing fall family fun. Was camping at Shabbona Lake and did a quick trip to the orchard for apple picking, fresh donuts and cider, a pumpkin, squash and way to many other goodies to mention. We were a group of three adults, but they had so much to offer a family with little ones too including a petting zoo. I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about this farm. My family loved it! The staff was exceptional, they are above and beyond when it comes to customer service and communication. We will be making this a new fall tradition! Thank you Honey Hill!!! read more

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Amazing Time Seriously!!!! Went to this location by accident and fell in love!!! Best place to get an inexpensive Christmas tree with free cider!!! Thank you for an awesome time merry Christmas read more

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Went with a group of girlfriends and a couple babies and it was great! From apple picking, pumpkin patches and animals, definitely a great option, especially since you don't have to pay to get in. Even though it's not "as busy" as many other patches, there's definitely a possibility that it gets quite busy! One of my friends had to wait for someone to leave for a parking spot. You can wait to get a tractor ride to the U-pick, but honestly it's very walkable. No strollers are allowed at U-pick, so plan accordingly if you have a little one. There's even a raspberry patch, which I didn't expect. Also, as others have noted, make sure you get cider donuts!! Our group agreed it was the best donuts we have ever had. read more

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Such a nice laid back experience. Not a bounce house in site! Staff all very friendly, apples were easily picked by those of any height and choosing a pumpkin in the field was fun. Only issue was lack of masks by customers in the indoor market space. Can't to to return for raspberry season. Drive through NIU (class of '84) on the way home. read more

Products are of good quality but they have prices that are way too high on everything! This is typical of the "tourist" farms and the outrageous prices they charge to make their millions in one month. Crowd control is poorly handled. I've been coming here for years - this will be my last. read more

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Excellent fresh apple cider and donuts , which hot soft and freshly made! Worth the wait, they just need more checkout line help! read more

Honey Hill Orchard - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Waterman, Illinois

Local who cannot get into the place on the weekends because it's too crowded. Also, they allow patrons to park on both sides of Waterman Road which is not only dangerous for patrons exiting and entering their vehicles but also to traffic going down the road. The combines don't dare use Waterman Rd as it's impassable due to patrons parking on the sides of the road. Get it together,HH. Expand your parking and manage the demand. read more

It's a little bit of a drive if you're coming from the Chicagoland area, but definitely worth. The farm has both apple picking and raspberry picking (probably the best raspberries I've ever had). We went on a weekend that had pumpkin specials, so along with their fresh baked apple cider donuts they also had pumpkin donuts. They have a cute little shop filled with fresh honey, jam, homemade fudge, and other little trinkets. There is a little shop inside for snacks and a variety of apple cider drinks. Keep in mind while many spots within the Orchard take credit cards, this little food spot takes only cash and checks. That's the one piece I wish I had known going into it, I was hoping to try their apple cider slushy which everyone seemed to have in their hand. Overall, fun day trip I'd recommend for any age! read more

We enjoyed our visit to Honey Hill Orchard immensely. Unfortunately the apple picking was winding down for the year, so we didn't get to do that. However, my daughter enjoyed seeing the animals and the corn maze. It was refreshing to see activities available for the kids without needing to pay extra for it. We also liked the option to buy a cup of cider and an individual donut, rather than a huge package. This place is really great about giving a non-commercial feel and we will definitely be coming back next year as well. Well done, Honey Hill Orchard! read more

Have I ever told you how much I love Yelp? It's because of Yelp we found this awesome orchard out near DeKalb. It's a little off the beaten path, but 100x better than some of the orchards closer to the city of Chicago. The people working here are as nice as can be, and the cider donuts are worth the hour drive from Naperville. First, they don't charge admission and they don't nickel and dime you for every little thing like other orchards do. You take a hayride out to the growing area, and there are several varieties to choose from. The Saturday we went, we were able to pick Fuji and Cortland varieties. A 1/2 peck (about 5 lbs) was $13, and I think they said a full peck was like $22. For my kids and I, a half peck was plenty. There's also a store and bakery onsite. The store sells homemade cider, candy, and other snacks. The bakery sells the most amazing apple cider donuts I have ever tasted. I'm not a bug fan of donuts, but after trying these I'd eat them every day. They're homemade on site, and are like $9/dozen. On the drive back my kids and I ate 2 each, and finished our other 6 the next morning. These donuts should be in a donut hall of fame they are so delicious. They're nothing like Dunkin Donuts, and that's a huge compliment. The people working here were super-friendly and loved to talk. My kids and I really enjoyed this experience, I would highly recommend them. read more

2015 was already my third year coming back to pick apples here and I still feel like I'll be back next year. It is quite a travel from Chicago but what did you expect for real apple picking. There's not much I can really say that other reviewers haven't already said so I'll just bullet point my thoughts. -No admission fee, (I'm sold already) -Bakery for apple donuts, (2 dozen please!) -Shop for other goodies (authentic apple cider....MMmmmm) -Play place for kids made out of hay (Unfortunately I'm too old for this now....or am I....) -Farm animals to pet and feed (Love that donkey, what a silly guy) -Tractor brings you out to the apple trees (though it's close enough to walk still) -Can pick a pumpkin if need be -Can pick raspberries too (Though I've never done that) They have a variety of apple trees. Usually you can pick any of the apples, but sometimes they prefer for specific apples to grow a little more, but that only happened to me last year (darn jonagolds). To be honest though, I can't really taste the difference between the apples, so whatever I get is fine since they all taste delicious. It was like $15 for half a bag of apples (which is probably like 15 or so apples). A little pricey, yes, but it's more so for the experience and the home grown feel. See you again next year read more

I took my children ages 16, 13, and 7 a couple of weeks ago while the pumpkin patch and other attractions were still open. We had the best time! It was a bit of a drive from the western suburbs of Chicago, but totally worth it. We arrived close to the starting time, and even though it was a gorgeous day, we had the place almost to ourselves for about half an hour before crowds begin to form. Even once it got busy, though, it was still a delightful experience. The Family matriarch was warm and helpful and provided great service to us as we moved from the petting zoo where my kids fed the goats, to picking raspberries in the field together, to buying and eating absolutely delicious donuts. It was really a wonderful day. Highly recommend it! read more

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I think I've been to Honey Hill Orchard five times already. I absolutely love this place. I'm a born-and-bred suburbs girl but being here makes me feel like I could kick off the shoes of corporate oppression and don some mud boots, sling some chow at the goats, and call it a day. Honey Hill is home to dozens of apple trees (in any variety you can think of), squash, pumpkins, raspberries, peaches, and decorative gourds. You can peruse the fields and pick your own everything, then bring it back, have it weighed, and pay cash for some delicious, locally-grown organic produce. We picked up two giant butternut squashes. I would have gotten more but I was there for the honeycrisp apples. These are located in the barn. I'm sad every single year they aren't available for U-Pick. There's something about their honeycrisp apples that stand heads and shoulders above any other honeycrisp I've tried. Also inside the barn are half gallon and gallon sizes of fresh apple cider, honey from their own beehives, CARAMEL APPLES (yes, they warrant all caps, they just kick that much ass). My only gripe is that the prices can get out of hand. I paid $15 for a half peck of HCA, but there were about 15 apples the size of a newborn's head in there so I guess I got my money's worth. They also have an awesome petting zoo with some adorable farm animals with stellar personalities (seriously, the goats are a riot). They have a few farm dogs too but they're usually just hanging out on the hayrides or generally being loafs. I envy their lives, to be honest. It's free to get in, so hurry up and go! read more

We have been making the annual trip to Honey Hill Orchard in Waterman for the last 10+ years. Steve used to help us secure our beloved Mutsu apples but sadly, we lost Steve in August of this year. However, his brother Kirk has picked up the reins and he will help us with this issue. Enough about how helpful the owners are, let me tell you about the facility. This place is AMAZING. Admission is free. There are things to see, eat and do. What more could you ask for? They have free hay rides, some farm animals (a donkey, goats and chickens) a free bale maze for the kids. They have pay to play items like u-pick apples and berries, depending on when you are are there. In the barn they have apples (for the non-u-pick people), jellies, jams, popcorn, gourds and all sorts of decorative items. And then there is the bakery! They have to die for cider donuts. We always get one dozen to eat while we shop and a dozen to take home for later. Their pies are to also AMAZING; apple, Dutch apple, Carmel and our favorite, mixed berry. This orchard is an oasis in the craziness we call the suburbs. If you've never visited, put it on your "to do" list and it will become an annual event for your family, too. read more