We went here for strawberry picking today. I understand that strawberry picking season for the most part is over; however, according to their website, "strawberry picking is GREAT" for the July 12/13 weekend. Since we did not get out until late, I kept checking the website to remain up-to-date of the picking conditions. The website continued to say that picking conditions were great through the late morning into the afternoon. We went to pay for our boxes and were told the strawberry fields were closed. I understand they are subject to close the fields at anytime, but where was the notice? The website has no notification, and there was no notice at the farm. There wasn't any indication on social media. We wouldn't have made the trip out here. Guess I shouldn't trust the website that says that strawberry picking conditions are "GREAT." Next time, guess I'll call, but they should be making an effort to better inform potential customers. Otherwise, why bother having a webpage noting picking conditions? Even a quick mention on social media would have helped. Other farms I've been to have been more on top of it in regards to notifying potential customers of picking conditions. FYI as of 1:30 pm today, the website still indicates great strawberry picking conditions. read more

Picked blueberries and peaches a couple weeks ago and lots of good fruit to pick from. I also recommend getting a smoothie, so delicious especially since it's made with fruit from the farm!!! read more

This place is great. We came specifically for a weekday fall activity with two toddlers. The pumpkin & gourd selection was excellent. There are swings, a big slide, bouncy ride on toys, a huge sandbox, cool horse swings, and tractor tires for the kids to climb on. The best part was the enormous pile of hay bales they have set up next to the corn fields. My boys had a blast jumping off the edges into the soft hay. It took us almost an hour to drive out here, but it was worth it. read more

Best ice cream since Ireland. Growing up in Ireland the dairy is fresh and a different taste. This farm has the best ice cream agreed by 5 kids age 6 to 16 & one mom ;) Also the playground was fun to run it off. They had chicken Parm with home made sauce, also wonderful but messy. We even got some healthy choice snacks and groceries. Thanks Wards Farm read more

Perfect place for toddler adventures - fields for pick your own fruit are walkable distance for tiny legs and the roads are stroller friendly if needed, there is a play yard and good food and picnic tables. Only downside was the strawberries were pretty much picked out by the time we got to the field, they should have sold less boxes for the area, but it's late for strawberries and there were tons of blueberries so it wasn't a big deal, and we saw lots of people with tons of strawberries so they must have started the day with a good crop if you were earlier than us. read more

Love our lazy, summer weekend afternoon trips to Wards! It's nice to go somewhere that has such a great vibe to it, and has tasty pickings to boot! It's a local farm with local weather conditions affecting the crops, so be prepared for fluctuating inventory. The smoothie section in the back of the store is great - and my nephew loves visiting the farm animals. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, such a cute place! read more

What was once a decent, local place to pick up fresh fruit and veggies has turned into an overpriced poor excuse for yuppies and their offspring to act like a bunch of spoiled brats. For a place where they grow an abundance of strawberries but then charge $7.50 a quart in their store? Seriously?? I bought two tomatoes, got them home and both were rotted from the inside out. Never again, the place has lost its true sense of what it once was. read more

I have only been to the store and sandwich bar at Wards, but have enjoyed both. I love buying local produce without having to pick it myself. The quality is awesome and the prices are very fair. The sandwich bar is great too, I especially like their steak and cheese and the Mocha Tremble, which is a mix of coffee and chocolate soft serve. The service is also great. read more

I usually stop in for tomatoes, and last time had a Chicken Wrap at the deli and ate outside on the patio. Very relaxing and enjoyable.

I've been to Ward's a few times now and have had a variety of different experiences there. My review is really a 3.5 - but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt and rounding up. The store itself is exactly as advertised. A mix of locally grown produce as well as some produce that is shipped in to fill in the holes. Prices aren't cheap but comparable to other small local markets. Some nice local marinades, salad dressings, etc. and some homemade pre-cooked food round out the experience. What makes this place better than most is the deli and smoothies. In the back of the store, they have their own little deli and smoothie shop, and everything there is fresh, hand made and delicious. I'd recommend stopping by Ward's just for a yummy smoothie if nothing else. Outside, there are a lot of things to do. There is a 4H petting zoo with a ton of animals, there are lots of fields to check out different plants, and of course, their bread and butter - pick your own fruit/vegetable that is in season. I've had two distinct PYO experiences here. The first was last year, when I went strawberry picking late in the season. Because it was so late, I had a hard time finding berries that weren't past their prime. I purchased the $6 basket to fill with berries and barely made it to the top before I got bored. No one warned me that this might happen, or I probably would've opted for the $3 pint to fill instead - but I did find some good berries and enjoyed them, so can't say it was a completely negative experience. Just not quite ideal. The second time I came here was last weekend to pick my own blueberries. This time, when I went up to the counter to pay, the cashier asked "How long do you plan on being out there?" Upon further questioning, she elaborated that "There aren't a ton of good berries, so unless you plan to be out there for a while you might not want to pick your own". Since I was with friends and it was a nice day, we opted to go out anyway but decided to just get one small pint to share between three people. We wandered out into the fields and got lost looking for the blueberries because no one told us where to go and there were no signs. And when we finally found the fields, there were LOTS of great berries. Don't get me wrong... you certainly had to look for them, but I would hardly say it would take hours to fill a basket. If it wasn't such a long walk back to the shop, we would have gone back to get another pint or a bigger basket because I would've liked to pick more than I did. The berries were perfect and delicious. I just really wish I had more so I could have had them for snacking, baking and other recipes rather than just enough to make a blueberry crisp (although I would argue that was worth using all of them on!) Another thing that bothered me about my recent experience was that there was a sign for Ward's Own Peaches right on the cash register, but apparently they actually don't have peaches available yet as it's still too early in the season. Why have that sign up then?!?? All in all... I will most definitely be back and I would recommend this place to others. Their local produce is probably the best tasting produce I've bought anywhere in the area, and is well worth the prices. But just take everything the staff tells you with a grain of salt. Ask a lot of questions or try to talk to someone who looks older than a high school kid on summer vacation to get the facts straight. read more

Huge menu for lunch sandwiches! Great outdoor seating when there's beautiful weather too! It was a little annoying with all the kids there for a field trip, so be forewarned. My favorite sandwich is the turkey, bacon, avocado on a spinach wrap-- yum!! read more

This was my first experience at Ward's Farm and I have to say, I WILL be coming back! The service was awesome and everything was presented in such a clean and wholesome atmosphere. Camille and Caitlin helped me find everything I needed, they were very helpful and made me the BEST smoothie I think I've ever had (The BananaRama I believe it's called). She made the experience worth sharing with her positive attitude. read more

My boyfriend and I visited Ward's Berry Farm this past summer for strawberry picking. At the height of the season the strawberries were plentiful and the field did not seem crowded even on the weekend. They also have a farm store that sells fresh produce and many frozen options, as well as sandwiches. Though this was a pleasant experience, my most recent visit was in December to look for a Christmas tree as I saw they advertised on Facebook. When we arrived, the lot was dimly lit and we had to search for someone who worked there (we even thought they may be closed). Once we found someone, we went to the parking lot where the trees were set up only to find the most frail and skimpy looking trees I have seen, mind you this was a "fresh" load they just received. There was not one tree that looked full enough, and when I inquired about this to the worker he said that what they have out is all they're getting. Though it is no ones fault, trying to sell these trees for top dollar and advertising as they did definitely seems misleading, and we took our business elsewhere. read more

Paid $50 to sit for a half hour in the beating sun on the hay ride waiting to get to the field. It was unacceptable. Get your act together. What a rip off. read more

Yum! I love everything about Wards, they have fresh smoothies and amazing sandwiches. The farm store has so many fresh and unique items to purchase. There is nice outdoor seating and the atmosphere is very happy. I just discovered that there are baby goats, horses, lambs, and other farm animals in the back. It's amazing! Gotta love local businesses (esp with farm animals) read more

So I think that this farm is pretty cool! I've been on a hay ride here. I think that they also sell some pretty cool things! The foods that they sell just look so delicious! read more

Farm is ok. Awful customer service, workers at the store are very rude.

I've been here to go pumpkin picking once. I go here regularly to get fresh fruits or veggies. They have great smoothies too!

Real fresh fruits and vegetables, some prepared foods and salads, ice cream, sandwiches, and fresh spices in the inside store. Outside plants, herbs, and spice plants. Most things they sell are a little pricey, but good quality read more

I LOVE Wards! I live in Foxboro and this summer was my first time participating in a CSA. I enjoyed the weekly produce boxes SO much, they never disappointed and I learned to cook new things. The CSA box was always ready upon pickup, the produce abundant, always fresh, and the price is great. The storefront is cute, small, and rustic. They have a food and beverage menu too--their steak and cheese with BBQ sauce and chipotle mayo is excellent. read more

Pretty bad, 4 napkin dispensers at checkout, all empty. Coffee shake was 5 dollars, it was basically a glass of milk. Italian sandwich was 10 dollars for the most basic sandwich I've ever had. Staff was frustrated and arguing with customers instead of trying to find a solution to help, then talking about the argument after the fact on the floor in front of other customers. read more

Wards Berry Farm is a throwback to the old days. It has a market in the front with fresh fruit, fresh veggies, a sandwich counter, and ice cream counter. You will feel fresh walking through the aisles. They were having a hot dog special that day. It was $2.00 for a hot dog. It was grilled to perfection. Wfey got a smoothie. She said it was awesome. In the back they have animals that you can go look at it. There is berry picking and hay rides. I can't wait to go back to this place. read more

I just got an awesome eggplant sandwich. I think that I was annoying my wife, because every time I took a bite I had to tell her how awesome it was. I am going to make an effort to eat here more often. Sometimes I just forget that it is there. Make the effort and get some good food! read more

What a great place to go with your kids!! We just went there on Monday. There weren't really any blueberries left on the bushes, but the dig your own potatoes were awesome! They have great breakfast sandwiches too. read more

Avoid this place like the plague. Showed up at 11:45 to pick strawberries and was informed they were closed for the day when they don't close until 1. And to top that they had samples of the strawberries and they were gross. You can get them much better and MUCH cheaper at market basket or even Walmart. Wish I didn't waste my time driving 45 min to this place read more

Wards Berry Farm doesn't have a lot of the bells and whistles that so many New England Farms have to offer these days, and that's exactly why we like it. It is so simple and easy, a truly relaxing, delicious and fun experience for your whole family. We spend a lot of time driving between Boston and Providence, and Wards Berry Farm is the perfect stop. It's right off the highway, and the deli counter's made-to-order sandwiches are nothing short of amazing. They also have an impressive farm store with lots of local produce and other goods, perfect for a picnic on the farm grounds, and we rarely leave Wards without grabbing a soft serve ice cream cone or two. There are chickens, goats, a pony and sheep for little ones to see. For just $1 you can feed the sheep, which is of course our toddler's favorite part of the experience. There's also a nice little playground for youngsters to get their energy out. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that they offer seasonal hayrides and have a really great pumpkin and gourd selection in the fall. We haven't actually done any berry picking here, but it's certainly on our list. Good food and good fun at a great little farm. read more

Not impressed. Everything is extremely overpriced with even a Polar seltzer being $5. I shop farmers markets and farm stands often and this is high. Also, 90% of their staff is barely 18 years old and need to be trained in customer service...literally had a girl schlep up to the register and just stare at me without a word. Bagels and cream cheese are plain, not toasted and if you want more than a teaspoon of cream cheese ask for extra. read more

Came here to pick strawberries and there WERENT ANY...totally over picked and tons of people in the fields. Plus you have to ride the tractor to get to the fields, which you PAY for...then you have to get off and onto another tractor to cross the street which is a total hassle. Plus we waited so long for the tractors we walked the 15 minute walk back...with no strawberries..VERY DISAPPOINTING read more

Went strawberry picking with my 3 year old today. Plenty to pick from and they ranged in size. There's a small playground area for the kids to play and animals to feed. The only thing I can't recommend is the milkshake. They make it with a small amount of milk and soft serve ice cream, then use mostly ice. Who wants ice chunks in a milkshake?! Next time I'll try a smoothie. read more

This place has great fresh farm fruit,the bake goods are awesome,my only complaint is the place is way too small,Everytime I turn around I'm bumping into someone,or someone is bumping into me,I brought my mother in law in( she's in a walker) it was a nightmare,I'm sorry to say,I don't think I'll be back, especially with my handicapped mother in law.. read more

I haven't had great luck with fruit this year. Peaches were mealy, watermelon had no flavor and the apples I bought yesterday outlived their shelf life a while ago. I don't like throwing money away and expect good quality. read more

Very disappointing. We were the first ones out in the morning, and finding any berries that looked worth picking was tough. And once we got home we discovered that even the ones that looked the most promising (shiny red outside, red to the core inside) were tasteless or even bitter. Plus, their policy of having to buy a certain size basket does not work in favor of the customers; my kids were ready to be done after 30 minutes of hunting, but it felt wrong to leave with our baskets only half full, so they had to keep picking. Things were much better 4 or 5 years ago (haven't been since then); should have listened to a friend who opted not to go with us because she said she hadn't gotten good berries there the last few years. read more

Overpriced repackaged food. This place is not even worth visiting if you're car is broken-down in their parking lot! They don't have much local produce. I was going to get some cheese but they wanted over $10 for a small package. The teenage help is not very friendly. Save your time and money and shop somewhere else. I bought some coleslaw but the ingredients listed preservatives so I wonder if they even grew the ingredients. If I want pineapples, oranges or lemons I can just shop at Shaws. You would think that a Berry Farm would have a nice selection of Berries but this farm stand is nothing more than an overpriced convenience store with rude help. read more

Terrible crap. Very expensive, most food is from a supermarket (all the meat is Boar's Head?!) and simply marked up. Not organic, and produce is topped up with items flown in from California, etc., so terrible for food miles/carbon footprint. And now you have to pay an entrance fee for the privilige of looking at their awful farm. read more

Cute place to take the kids. Went for pumpkin picking last year. They have a small petting zoo where you can feed the animals, some playground equipment. Nice store, alot of variety. Pumpkins were a little expensive, but nice place to go close to home. read more

Both the blueberry field and the cherry tomato field are close enough to parking to make it an easy walk even for younger children. I found the blueberries just OK, but the tomatoes were delicious. The barn is great, with $1 bags of feed for goats and sheep. The store features nice produce, and it's convenient to have a sandwich and smoothie shop there as well. While the playground isn't much to speak of, it is a nice addition, with kids greatly enjoying the horse swings and the oversized tires. Definitely a place to go back to! read more

We love this spot. Delicious sandwiches and when in season, the tomato and blueberry picking is great. I would have given more stars but the retail shop gets very crowded and there wasn't much direction on where you should go for the best "picking spots" - but a fun way to spend an afternoon when the weather in nice. read more

We had a fantastic experience today at Ward's Berry Farm! My husband, two daughters, and I had a completely fun time picking delicious strawberries, blueberries, and sugar snap peas; seeing the adorable miniature ponies, sheep (one adorable baby lamb "maaahhd" at us!), chickens, goats; playing on the old-fashioned playground (our girls loved it!); and having incredibly fresh, generously sized sandwiches, wraps, and smoothies in the pretty air-conditioned store, which sells produce, organic foods, and lunches, ice cream, and smoothies! The hayride was my little one's favorite part. This is our new favorite family find, and we're most certainly coming back in the next few weeks! (Seeing the animals, playground and hayrides were free!) read more

I've been here a few times for the market. It has a good variety of fresh produce and homemade items. The sandwich and smoothie counters are also nice to order from then sit outside. read more

It's a shame that Wards started charging $2 per person over the age of three just to use the playground. I have been coming here for years, we would shop in the store, sometimes buy lunch or icecream. The kids always want to go on the swings and climb the haystack. But now with it costing $8 more for me and my three kids just to play in the playground, we will have to drive by this place and do our shoppping at another local farm or the supermarket for produce. The playground is average, you can find much better playgrounds that have no entrance fee. Shape up Wards. read more