I've been to many different u-pick farms throughout the area and Heider's three times now, and this…read moreis by far my favorite farm for strawberry picking specifically. Their strawberries are truly the best I've ever tasted!! Check Facebook for the most recent updates if you plan on coming here! Do not rely on their Google page or their website for hours. Typically strawberry season starts early to mid June but it seemed to be delayed this year. I've been checking their Facebook everyday since early June and eagerly waiting for a day that finally worked out for me to come!! They advertised that strawberries were very limited the day I planned on going, but we filled an entire bucket in about an hour or less and we even got there 2.5 hours after they opened! I was so happy it all worked out. I just love the simpleness of this farm. There's no large attractions, big food court, or commercial feel to it. People pretty much just come here to pick berries then leave, which really keeps the crowds down too. Their farm allows for a peaceful activity to take your mind off of busy life for a bit and spend some quiet time in nature. They do have a small shop with a few souvenirs and other items, plus some small snacks such as chips, but they mostly encourage guests to bring their own food and enjoy a picnic on their picnic tables! I loved petting their little rabbits too. They were so friendly!!! I appreciate that they do not charge you until after you are finished berry picking. I've been wanting to go raspberry picking here as well, so I picked up three baskets. I was getting tired so I decided against it and was able to return the baskets easily. Overall amazing family-owned farm that I hope never changes and I can keep coming back to every year!

I think your experience here will depend largely on what time you visit and what they have to…read moreoffer. To me, it's more fun when there are significantly more people around, and during peak summertime when there are plenty of strawberries, red raspberries, and black raspberries, that is the most fun and, in my opinion, worth the higher price. Off season both strawberries and raspberries are not going to be very sweet. It's rare for me to find black raspberries just in general, so that is a major draw for me returning!! It is so much fun to pick your own berries and such a fun outing for families and kids! They run a tight ship about making sure people stay in certain areas before they open up more, so I can see how that can be an inconvenience for some. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience and I definitely recommend a visit!!!

We are from West Chicago and the orchards around here and 30 minutes away, had only 2 apples for…read morepicking and some had entry fees. This place has a very inexpensive bag deal and no entry fee!! Great selections too!! Totally worth traveling another 30 minutes. Also farmer Tom was very helpful and informative! Loved that he took the time to show us how the trees are grafted! Help keep this place open and plan a visit!

Great family orchard. Awesome variety of fresh picked apples and bakery items...right off US20...read more

U pick strawberries were a blast. The strawberries were red and juicy. Lots of strawberries to…read morechoose from.

Beautiful huge sunflower farms & pumpkins in the fall. Have got to catch the sunflowers at peak to…read moresee large blooms. Not when I was there. Great friendly service. Worth a visit. Bees around but dress the right colors, don't swat or move abruptly, leave them alone and they will give you the same respect.

I took the lazy route and bought apples already picked. The early honey crisp apples were…read moredelicious! 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.

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

Such a cute little farm, with an amazing selection of freshly made food and dried foods. We ended…read moreup leaving with some apple cider donuts, some fresh apples, a pumpkin for my pumpkin, barbecue sauce, and lemon pasta the service is also really good and one of the girls helped me take a photo of me and my daughter which was really nice of them

My boyfriend and I went here on a date last year and we both absolutely loved it! There were plenty…read moreof apples to pick (which was lovely!!), and the orchard was organised perfectly. Compared to the apple orchard my family & I frequent, it is by far a much better experience! We will definitely be returning for another date asap!

After meaning to come here for a few years, my 3 year old and I finally had a chance to visit this…read moremorning. While he (nor I) know the differences between apples, we had a nice hour and 1/2 together picking apples, eating a few along the way. The weather was great and the location is slightly off the expressway, very easy to find. The staff is beyond friendly but make sure you go to a bathroom before stopping by. We look forward to making this an annual tradition.

Apples are very small this year. Not worth $10 a bag until you are using them for younger…read moreChildren's lunches or snack.

Great selection of Apples Super Nice People nice sunny day…read moreto Pick our Apples. Definitely will be back next season . Thank You !!

Our yearly trek for apples begins here every year. This year we got empire, cortland, and jonagored…read moreapples. I also bought some snow sweet apples since they looked good. $8 half a peck. $16 for a full. It's worth it! We Love this place because of the lack of commercialism because this is a family affair. We go here every year.

Edwards. Fall. They are synonymous to stateliners…read more Edwards has been here since before I was born. I think I visited every year until I moved away. But, if I'm here when Edwards is open, I have to come back and have cider donuts. And today, I was lucky enough to eat one. You should definitely visit if you find yourself in Northern Illinois in the fall. There's no other place like it.

Rain or shine Edwards has some loyal patrons here! I was here with a large group on a very gloomy…read moreand rainy Sunday and the place was PACKED. I thought coming here first thing in the morning we would avoid a crowd and goodness I was wrong and loved to see it. My group and I walked through their market first where they have numerous samples to try. There are plenty of options to choose from and it was hard to keep our tab at a reasonable price, haha. My husband and I purchased the fiesta dip, cheese curds, apple cider donuts and the cheese and caramel popcorn. Next our group went apple picking. Prices are pretty standard compared to other spots, they do have a $5 deposit if you are borrowing a basket. If you are able to bring a basket of your own, I highly recommend that. To get to the apple orchard you take a short 'hay ride' which I really enjoyed. It was nice to see different areas of the farm. Staff here is extremely friendly and helpful. I'm officially a fan girl of Edwards and am looking forward to many more apple picking adventures here in the future!

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Such a charming & friendly family place with many different kinds of animals. My Hubby & I visit…read morearound Halloween time. This farm has a great selection of pumpkins & gourds. They also sell honey & caramel apples. They have pony rides around a big pond. A hayride too. The people who own & work at the farm are very friendly. The prices are low to reasonable unlike other pumpkin farms that over charge so much. The farm also has a private small building for Birthday parties. The family & staff are very friendly & welcoming to customers. This is a great place to visit for all ages.