Pond Hill Farm never misses--and last night was no exception. From start to finish, everything was thoughtful, elevated, and absolutely delicious. The smashburgers were perfectly executed--juicy, flavorful, and layered with the kind of detail you can taste in every bite. The chicken wings had that ideal balance of crisp and tenderness, and the potato salad? Comforting, creamy, and done right. But the real standout for me was the cannoli pizza--creative, indulgent, and completely unforgettable. Beyond the food, what truly sets Pond Hill Farm apart is the experience. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming--exactly what you want for a night out in Northern Michigan. As a fellow local business, I also deeply appreciate how supportive they are of the community. It means something--and it shows in everything they do. If you haven't been, go. And if you have, you already know. read more

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This place is fun! There are donkeys and goats, tons of stuff to do with kids, squash shooting out of huge air guns, entertainment, and good pizza. We were there during dueling piano night. It was pretty crowded, but the folks behind the bar were doing a great job of getting everyone served. We waited about an hour for our pizza, but we were okay with that. We shopped the little market and took pictures of the beautiful flowers. If you're staying in Petoskey or Harbor Springs, it's worth the pretty drive. read more

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My boyfriend and his family wanted to spend a beautiful fall day outside and I'm glad they chose to take me to Pond Hill Farm when we were in the area. I saw some pics on IG and we happened to just come at such a great time. It's such a cute area with so much to do! I really appreciated the sign where they told you the food wait time (we had about 45 minutes) so we ordered our pizza pretty quickly - though it only took about 30 minutes - and wandered the area. We went up to watch the kids do pumpkin bowling and went to see the scenic overlook. There was also live music that day and a costume contest! There is corn hole, human foosball, trails, a cornmaze (which we did - we only found 4 of the 6 missing people), pumpkin bowling (which we also did, SO MUCH FUN - I think this turns into free tubing in the winter), a petting zoo (peep cute donkey), and an area where you can launch apples at targets! There's also a hayride that takes you to a trout pond. You can probably spend so many hours here but we were there for like 2.5 hours, including food, and had a blast! We got there around 12:30, which was perfect as it was not too busy yet, but when we left, it was absolutely insane. I highly recommend coming all year round but the fall during the peak colors was just the best. read more

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We have visited here in the fall in past years when enjoying Boyne Village MI and we had another fun time again with some great flights of beer and a delicious Fun Guy pizza. There is so much to do here with friends and family, from goats to corn maze, pumpkins and gift shop. The staff was friendly. There are amazing lights from ceiling, live edge dining tables and large open spaces for guests. read more

Absolutely recommend visiting Pond Hill Farm when you visit Harbor Springs. Such a unique gem that offers tons of lawn games, easy hiking and great food and beverages (did I mention the petting zoo?!). A very family forward establishment but great for adults as well. The vegetation and vineyard are gorgeous, you're surrounded by hollyhocks everywhere and the outdoor stage is a great place to enjoy your wood fired pizza, beer and wine and some love music. They have a cute gnome scavenger hunt that you can do which walks you all along the property and through the woods and cornfields. Plenty of parking onsite and an outdoor and indoor bar area when it starts to get busy. The service was incredible and even if lines were backed up, the team worked in tandem to get everyone through as fast as possible even with allowing tastes of different wines and beers. There's some indoor seating as well, but not as much as the outdoor. Would absolutely spend a half a day here drinking, eating and exploring! read more

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What a cool laid back spot. Lots of entertainment for kids. It did not feel like a rush rush rush type spot. My wife and I ordered their pizzas and they were absolutely delish. Highly recommend!! Wine was also VERY tasty( I got the driest red whine) read more

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We stopped here for lunch on the way back from the Tunnel of Trees and we're delighted to see that they are dog-friendly. They were set up for the Fall/Pumpkin season and although we were there on a weekday they still had some things to do. There's a playground for the kids, you can explore the area and they also have a gnome hunt where you can search for the gnomes and if you find them all you can get a prize. They had some pumpkin themed games and hay rides but I believe probably only running on the weekends. Although the cafe food selection is limited, the food itself was pretty good and had generous portions. The farm store is located on the lower level and it was quite fun walking around and seeing all their offerings including little trinkets and soaps, food products, wine, beer, desserts, ice cream bars. Definitely recommend making a stop here if you're near the area! read more

Out for the fall festival. So much to do here! So many pumpkins too! We were hungry so first stopped for some pizza. Really good pizza being made here. Thin crust and really good ingredients. Had a great red wine with it Service was quick and efficient. Place your order, grab buzzer and find a seat. After eating spent about an hour wondering around the property. Lots of kid stuff. Did I mention there were lots of pumpkins!! The apple gum was so cool. We had to stop in the wine tent for a tasting too! This was fun. The bartenders were slinging wine and having a great time. Wine was pretty good with lots of options. The vibe here was super fun. I wonder what this place is like when it is not a fall festival? read more

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What a treat! We came out of the tunnel of trees and pulled into the farm. It was on my list of places to hit. So happy I did! We arrived at just the right time (4:30 ish). Live music started at 5. Got a bottle of wine, found a spot to sit & had an amazing time. The band was great. The crowd was having such a good time! We didn't eat there, but let me tell you - they push out the pizzas and they looked delish! Added bonus = a barn full of adorable goats! read more

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This place was a lot of fun to visit. Great for kids and dog friendly too. They have many activities (like corn hole, human foosball, walking paths/trails). They also have goats that were cute and fun to look at. They have some outdoor seating in a tent area (near the playground) which we sat in because I had my dog. The pizza was pricier for the size ($20 for a pizza that one hungry person could eat or maybe 2 people could split if they aren't very hungry). I had a $3 hot cocoa which was yummy and chocolate-y. Everything was yummy though. They also have a gift shop with fun items inside. We all had a great time here! I feel like I could go back multiple times and exploring something new each time. Would recommend checking it out! read more

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Super cute with the animals you get to feed! Pro tip: get the mug for $12 and fill it with some cider! You take the mug home and I live using it with coffee. Keith was awesome. He kept our drinks full! Perfect spot of kitschy basic b photos to show off all your shackets read more

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Hands down the coolest place in harbor springs. Seated right on the end of town, this farm has something for everybody. There's gnome trails to walk, a market for shopping, a cafe with a wood fired oven for pizza, and a barn for animal petting. There's even a stage for live music on the weekends. They offer wine, cider and beer- that's all made on the farm. And the crown gem is the market filled with all the delicious sauces, salsas, jams and dressings that are also made in house. So much to do. So much to eat and drink. And everyone was SO friendly and helpful. HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Great venue for families or adults. Bucolic farm setting. Food menu is limited, mostly pizza, but tasty. Beer and wine, locally produced, are solid with options for every drinker. The flowers in summer are unreal, so many gorgeous planters with pansies, geraniums, etc. Games and farm animals for the kids. Perfect day or evening spaces. read more

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We are on a girl's wine weekend and e we're so looking forward to this stop. I sent a message on Facebook messenger to find out their hours. I was told they were open until 8:00. At our first stop we were told to get there and have the brick oven pizza. We were even more excited! We got there and found out I was given false info through a staff member on messenger and they then they shut down the kitchen early because of lack of customers. After being given the wrong info and then shutting down before the regular time you think they would comp the two tastings the 4 of us shared. Nope. The cider and wine are delicious! The tasting room is absolutely adorable. The staff seemed very personable and the resident kitty is about the cutest thing ever. We will give them another try, but will definitely call and verify if they are open and how long the kitchen will be open. read more

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Always a fun place--super great for families. Lots of activities. Food & beverages available. Lots of entertainment scheduled. We love when they do breakfast in the winter. read more

The food was very good- especially the pizza ! Nice selection of cider and wines. We tried a flight of each and got some blueberry cider to take home. It was nice to come in from snowshoeing their trails and warm up with pizza and cheesy breadsticks. read more

Blueberry cider was phenomenal! Great selection of wines, ciders, etc! A little bit of everything for the group ;)

What a cute and fun atmosphere! A group of 8 of us went in on a cold & rainy Tuesday afternoon. We had a few bottles of wine and ate. Some ordered the meat lovers pizza, some ordered a wrap, and I personally got the Thai salad. It was delicious! After enjoying our drinks and food we explored the outside. Outside had a heated tent with a bar and lots of tables. There was a stage set up for bands. We went into their livestock barn and enjoyed some farm pop a shot! So fun! read more

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We enjoyed a serendipitous visit to the farm as we were exploring this area of MI by car on a cloudy Saturday. Expecting rain, we didn't plan to stay long. Fortunately, we dodged several rain clouds by ducking into the small gift shop, the lovely old barn, and the covered eating area. The rest of the time, we wandered around enjoying the animals, flowers, Gnome Trail and varied landscapes on this huge farm. We are not drinkers and didn't come for the wine, which people looked like they were thoroughly enjoying. We had a nice meal of sandwiches (pulled pork, grilled cheese) with sides of Coleslaw and Thai noodles and Caesar salad which we would rate 3.5/5 overall (a bit pricey but tasty.) The outdoor seating was nice during COVID and it filled quickly. On a nicer day, it would be easy to grab food and make a picnic on the lawn. Pictures speak volumes, so I will post some of my favorites. We enjoyed walking around the vineyards, and the view from the top of the hill. Bet it's fabulous at sunset. Also look for the row of raspberry bushes to the right of the trail leading g up the hill. They were teeming with tiny, tasty berries. We each picked a handful and enjoyed. The animals were really sweet and accessible. And the trails were fabulous. So much to take in. The Gnome Hunt was lots of fun and took us to varied habitats, with fun facts about the farm. There is a playground for kids. Outdoor games for families. Lots of choices for all ages. The barn was fun to explore. So many details. read more

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This place is incredibly special and unique to me and my family. We have been patronizing this place for at least the past 5 years. My absolute favorite time of the season to visit is during harvest festival because the humidity is out of the air and there are a ton of fun activities for the kids including but not limited to: pumpkin bowling, pumpkin/ apple smashing, apple gun, human foosball, bounce house, and a new basketball hoop made from adapted farm equipment. They also have a gnome hunt, a koi pond, amazing views, hiking and a hay ride. This place is family run and growing! They were at capacity when we tried to come on Saturday (350 car maximum), so we had to adjust our schedule to fit it in on Sunday instead. There is always something amazing going on here and if you take the time to check it out I'm confident you will want to make the pilgrimage here again soon. Until next year @pondhillfarm! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner last night, and great brunch today. Pond Hill has great energy, tasty food and beverages, and super pleasant people providing service (Thanks Anthony.) Everything is so fresh, and reasonably priced. If you are out and about in Petosky/Harbor Springs area, make the trip up M119 to Pond Hill Farms. You'll love their store. Chuck full of Northern Michigan goodness. read more

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terrible. food was $300 and it tasted mid at most. it took over an hour to get it and it was only 2 pizzas and some cheese bread. nothing to do, boring, and too crowded. read more

Nice Sunday afternoon with beer, pizza and live music! We didn't try the wine, but several folks said it was also good. Nice choices no matter what your preference. Dogs are welcome too! read more

Amazing ambiance and great staff. Everyone is super friendly and there is so much to do there. Animals are so fun and it's especially fun when live music is there. Food is good, a little pricey but what can you expect! Only off note I've ever had is that years ago they failed to warn my friend of a food allergen after she had asked a staff member. In this case it was not a huge catastrophe, but it still was enough to include it in this review. I love everything about pond hill!!!! read more

One of our favorite spots up north! There's something at Pond Hill for everyone whether it's shopping at their market, wine tasting, lunch, or some fun with the kids. We really enjoyed the gnome walk and feeding the trout. read more

Many activities for every member of the family. Convenient parking to all the activities. Food and drink onsite as well as lots of activities including a gnome house hunt and free yard games. read more

A new addition this season is the Gnome House Hunt. Follow the 1.5 mile trail marked by signs through the forest and find the 10 gnome homes. Each one has a letter inside. All ten letters spell a word. Tell the word you have discovered to the cashier in the farm store and each member on your team gets a treat! Great way to get your steps in and enjoy nature. Pond Hill is ever changing. The lunch food is delicious. Our disappointment this year is the disappearance of the farm animals. No more cows, goats, chickens or sheep. read more

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Banging pie! The bee sting was one of the best pizzas i've ever had. The place is packed, amazing food, amazing drinks, and the perfect winter environment for a family looking to spend an evening in the middle of nowhere. read more

Fun dog friendly, live music, beer, wine, pizza and salads. Family atmosphere outdoor patio. read more

Pond Hill Farm - Very fun dog friendly, live music, pizza. Beer and wine family atmosphere. - Cafes Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

I'd like to update my below comments as they may have been a bit harsh and lacking explanation. Meri T asked me to tell her specifically what went wrong on that visit so it's only fair I update my post. Let's start with my wife and I make Pond Hill Farm "PHF" a must stop every time we get up north, we love the bottled sauces and dressings (Noodle Sauce, Peanut sauce & Lemon mustard dressing) they are the best. On our last visit; Fall of 2024, while checking out we noticed something new by the counter "Macaroon's" another one of of our favorite treats so I asked the young lady if they were any good and she said they're great and just freshly made so of course we purchased a bag of them. We resisted trying them until the next morning while getting our coffee fix and OMG they were as hard as rock and dry like a desert. We both looked at each other and said that's impossible for PHF? My comment and rating was way to mean because of one item but it seems like more and more of the favorite places are going down hill (no pun intended) and I'm sure this was a case of just one bad batch and does not represent the outstanding quality of all your goods. I apologize for bad review on a one off experience and hope you and the folks at PHF have great new year and we look forward to our spring visit. This is used to be a great place to go to for anything they sell but not anymore. Maintaining high quality is as easy as it looks and they have lost theirs somehow recently. read more

We were here about a month ago and the kids had a lot of fun while feeding fish/ducks at the pond (a bit of a walk from the main area), jumping around the playground, and smashing apples. I'd return for these items without question. We ate lunch there and the food was pretty good, but a bit expensive. The beer flight I had was terrific. I got the mint BBQ sandwich, but I wish it came with more food. You can taste the mint a bit, so it was not overwhelming. The kids had Nutella on naan and fruit, but they didn't eat much of it (this was Nutella, come on). read more

Ahh-mazing in the fall!!!! Go here!!! This farm is effortlessly Instagramable! There is a cutely and well-maintained little nook in every area of this place. From the Birch lookout to the pumpkin grove to the farm and surrounding was everything is just so cute. My favorite little area is the snack window with the bonfire Cove it's pretty enchanting. Do yourself a favor and grab a apple cider doughnut and take the views!! read more

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*COVID19 Edition* This place is great! We came here on a weekend away (a very cold October weekend), and I didn't really know what to expect. All the staff was properly masked, and I felt confident that they were following health guidelines. We were able to order our food inside (they had a few selections, though some of their offerings had been crossed out on the board) and then made our way into the tent area just outside. The tent was sturdy and had plenty of heating lamps. There were also some improvised log walls that blocked a lot of the wind that would have come in otherwise. At the front of the tent you would pick up your food. The biggest complaint I had was that there just wasn't enough space, but that's a hard one to pin on anyone in 2020. The food itself! Awesome! I loooooved my grilled cheese sandwich, and the peanut noodles were so very very tasty. I ate it all up. We also ordered the beef brisket sandwich that was nice and tasty too. We left there happy and full. So why not that fifth star? I was tempted, but when we got there we had wanted to get wine flights but the menu board said they were only available on the weekdays... only to see a few people after us had ordered wine flights. Boo. Four and a half stars. Also, there are fun activities and we had a blast eating and watching people bowl with pumpkins. People watching and good food at its finest. read more

Place is amazing . Good food and wine . I appreciate the family friendly atmosphere and the attention to detail.

Great place! Had a ton of fun while we were visiting the tunnel of trees nice stop on the drive.

Pond Hill Farm was the highlight of our yearly trip to Harbor Springs. Our kids had such a good time we went back the next day to finish the Gnome Hunt & play on the awesome self designed/built playground. The property is BEAUTIFUL & super spacious, filled with tons of things to do (& at no cost, donations appreciated) There was live music on a Friday afternoon/evening and then again on Saturday when we went. There were animals to see, pet & feed, a pond filled with fish to feed & watch. The wood fired pizzas and drinks were superb, a bit costly like other reviews stated but when so many other attractions are free (including parking & admission!) it wasn't worth the slightest fuss. My family will definitely be back time and time again & will always look forward to seeing what cool new things the owners have come up with. The worst part is how far it is from home! I want to be here every season. read more

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We stopped here to do a little wine tasting and bought some other things as well that they have, we even went to the pond to feed the fish down the dirt road we had a very enjoyable afternoon. read more

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This place is such a gem. The food is surprisingly great and it's just a quick drive from downtown harbor springs. We have been here 3 times and have not been disappointed once. Chef Shawn runs a great food program and the activities for kids make it a perfect day regardless of the season! read more

Pond Hill Farm is a great stop to make while staying in Harbor Springs, or if you're just driving through Emmet County! We love stopping each year to explore the grounds, enjoy something to eat, and check out the shop! They make delicious sauces & salsas that they have available for sale in the shop or sometimes used in the dishes they serve! My favorite is the peanut sauce! A few years ago we dined outside on the deck, but last year we ate under a tent that seemed to be a Covid addition. While I enjoyed the quieter deck lunch better, we still had a fun time last year seeing families with their kids & dogs. The chips & salsa were delicious, along with their grilled cheese. After a bite to eat, we also like to check out the animals on the property and take in the well-maintained grounds. There's always flowers blooming or decoration to make the farm feel welcoming & full! read more

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Yes! This is what I'm talking about! We stumbled across this treasure and nailed the festival they had going on! I reveled in the creative ideas they had came up with! From barn basketball to pumpkin bowling! Genius! The wood fire pizza and butternut squash soup were perfect chilly weather meals to serve! Even down to some of the employees wearing costumes! Such a cute creative idea!! read more