I've come to Papa's U-Pick every single summer for probably the last 4-5 years now and highly…read morerecommend. They have a big parking area which makes finding a spot easy! If it's crowded, I have seen that their staff helps navigate cars to open spots. I always get the juiciest, sweetest cherries. The trick is to ask staff where the ripest cherries are and then go far into the orchard! The trees at the front are usually picked through but the best cherries are deep in the orchard. They do have rainier trees but they are spread out. Price this year was $4/lb. Fair warning: MDW is always super busy in all of Brentwood, expect a lot of traffic and waiting if you choose to go that weekend.

Nice place to pick cherries. The farm is huge and there are cherries for everyone. It has red and…read morealso yellow cherries. When we are there, to get a parking took a while. The farm was very busy. It might be also there are 2 big u-pick farm close when we visit and everyone want cherries. It was a pleasant experience. I just felt sad when I saw large quantity of cherries on the ground in the middle of the farm. Looks like someone dropped the bucket and didn't want to pick it up.

We live in the area, and surprisingly, this was our first time visiting this cherry farm. We went…read moreduring the first week of June and were happy to find that there were still plenty of cherries available for U-pick. They grow several different varieties of cherries, and the staff was wonderful about answering all of my questions regarding the different types and which ones were best for picking. If you're looking for the widest selection, I'd recommend visiting during May when the season is in full swing. One thing I appreciated was that they have restrooms and handwashing stations available near the parking lot. After spending time picking cherries and getting a little dirty, it was nice to be able to clean up before heading home. We had a great experience. The farm was well-organized, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the cherries were delicious. We'll definitely be back next year for another cherry-picking adventure!

We have gone back to sweet Lou's for 2 years now for a few reasons:…read more 1) price. Seems reasonable and within the same range as others. My MIL bought 20 pounds of cherries this year and originally thought she was getting ripped off (didn't think it was that heavy). She came home and weighed the bag and it ended up being 20 pounds. 2) dog friendly. They are very welcoming with dogs and even remind you to monitor your pet to make sure they don't eat the cherries. If you have a trained dog- it's totally fine. If you don't- keep them home. 3) no frill. Unlike other places that have various types of entertainment- this place really focuses on just cherry picking which we appreciate. If you want the whole show and dance - this is not the place. We like it cause we can go and not expect it to be crowded with people trying to do other things. 4) taste. Can't speak to other farms since we haven't tried them but we find the cherries here to be delightful. 5) customer service. The woman who runs the place is really nice. The other workers are just fine. They're kids so what can you really expect.

Awesome place. Friendly staff and parking right next to where you are picking. You get a bucket and…read moreoff you go. Yes we may have eaten quite a few while picking. Yes we picked 25 pounds of cherries at $4 a pound Yes we had alot of fun doing it. Yes me at 6'+ and my wife at 5' meant we could pick high and low so it seemed pretty quick Did I mention we had a lot of fun????

I was driving by and decided to stop by. There's plenty of parking here. They give you a bucket and…read moreyou pick cherries. This place had a lot of cherries and my kids loved it. The cherries were delicious. They had a porter potty so that was great. The two girls that we're working were very nice and friendly. Great prices I will definitely be returning.

I love this place…read more They're not the cheapest cherries, but here are some reasons why you might still choose to go here. 1. Easy to find (large sign) 2. Pesticide free 3. Friendly staff 4. They provide buckets 5. They take credit cards 6. They have porta pottys (maybe this is standard?) 7. They open before some of the other places (maybe they have a variety of cherry that fruits earlier). I will come here over and over and over, especially since my birthday is in May, so cherry picking has become my birthday tradition.

Last year I visited the Nunn Better orchards on Seller's Ave. in 2023 they announced this Balfour…read morelocation opening first for U-Pick cherries, so I decided to check it out. Same nice folks running it and a large lot for the inevitable crowds, They are currently open 9-7 each day but do check out their Instagram page where they post updates. Being local, I decided to check it out after the day's crowds went home and arrived around 6:15. They pointed out where to likely find the best pickings and they were spot on. It was about a 10 minute walk from the entrance but worth it! I'm sure it was a busy day and the trees closer to the front were picked over or not fully ripe yet. They're $4 per pound and on May 14th there was definitely enough to pick-I ended up getting 6 lbs. if you check out their website or social media you can also find out when they are opening their other location or offering more varieties. Fun, local, U-pick experience,

Wonderful day with the kids. For $4.50 per pound you can spend an afternoon picking Cherries and…read morerunning around the acres. The staff were friendly and the cherries tasted amazing

After years of reading glowing reviews from the local community about these legendary sweet…read morecherries, I finally took my parents to The Cherry Pit today to experience them for ourselves. We were not disappointed. When we arrived, the young man who greeted us at the entrance was super friendly, helpful and informative. Picking was effortless since the trees are pruned low to the ground. They even use a color-coded system to help you navigate the different varieties! As for the fruit? These cherries were massive, firm, and bursting with flavor. I can't believe I've been going to the other orchards this whole time. Silly me. From now on, The Cherry Pit will be my go-to! Go early and avoid all the crowds.

I cannot say enough good things about Bloomfield Cherries. They never disappoint! I have been to a…read morecouple different u-picks in the area and this one is by far the best! Love supporting a local family ran business like this. The best experience, with the best people and the best fruit! 10/10 recommend!!

We were so happy to make a return visit to Bloomfield cherries for U-Pick! The cherries are…read moredelicious, with a wide variety and we even snagged some delicious white peaches as well. The kids absolutely love these outings, and we can't wait to come back!

Quick take: yearly tradition…read more My family started trekking out to the Brentwood orchards when I was a kid. I have a lot of great memories from these Memorial weekend outings with extended family way back in the days. For years I've been bringing my kids to the orchards and continuing the tradition. Even during the pandemic we made our way out to Brentwood. The G & S staff is consistently friendly. We love supporting G & S Farms. Today we arrived early and picked some Brooks and Corals. Lots of plump cherries from all the rain. Don't forget to sign the safety waiver form. Available online or scan QR Code at the counter. 2023: $4.00/ pound. *Updated with correct pricing*

This was an awesome first time experience for my family and I. None of us went cherry picking…read morebefore, and my friend had suggested we all go together since it's an outdoor activity. G&S farms have reservations available through their website. Perhaps to prevent overcrowding. I don't know if there's any difference between walk-ins and people with reservations, but for every ticket you purchase, you get your first lb of cherries free. Each lb of cherries costs $3.50. The parking entrance for parties with reservations is kind of easy to miss. They have a sign that says cherry picking is available, and people with reservations have their own parking lot, but because there is a lot of farms around, without a clear "G&S Farms" sign, it's hard to tell them apart. It would be better if they have signs right at the lot entrance. When we got into the lot, there were quite a lot of people. The front lot was nearly full, but thankfully we found a spot close to the entrance. There's a designated table for you to check in first. They provide bags for the cherries and they have a sign that shows you the cherry varieties available for picking. The varieties are color coded by the color shown on the tree trunks. The employees at the table will also let you know which row they suggest you start picking from. Note: Make sure you have your QR code from your receipt loaded and ready for when you're done cherry picking because that'll be your discount ticket. Although there's a lot of people, because the farm was huge, there's plenty of social distancing. We didn't come across that many people while picking cherries, and if we did, they were wearing their masks. My family had so much fun cherry picking. There was a lot of tree climbing involved, and we came out with four heavy bags of cherries. We even got to take a glimpse of a nest, which was really cool! I only came across two spots where you can pay for your cherries after you're done. There was the one at the front entrance (same table where you check in) and a table at the side of the farm. With the QR code shown on your receipt, you'll get your first lb of cherries free. All in all, if you're looking for a fun and safe outdoor activity during the pandemic, and you don't mind getting your clothes dirty, this may be just the activity to try out.

Okay I just fell in love with this farm my first visit the other day. I'm kind of a simple guy who…read morealways looks for gigantic white peaches. My favorite on the farm so far is the King Snow! Got a dozen of them and shared with family. Now I'm headed back. Besides the peaches, I just love the overall ranch with its red barns. Hope you're open today cause I'm coming!

This is our go to place for peaches and nectarines. I am usually here at least twice during the…read moreseason because they have different varieties that ripen at different times. At $2.50 a pound and that you can drive directly into the orchard is terrific because the buckets get heavy! On our trip on July 19th, the white nectarines are pretty ripe already. Yellows were ready also. Peaches are ready with more to come. Remember to support our local businesses and especially farmers.