My mom and I go to pick strawberries every year, this year we went to way fruit farm. We were told that strawberries were abundant and there were multiple fields. When we went out, the fields were full of weeds and hard to walk through. Furthermore, there almost no strawberries and if there were any they were the size of a thumbnail. We were very disappointed and sad so we decided to go into the farms store to just buy a couple bins. To our surprise they were almost $9 for one. We ended up spending $60 on strawberries, which is by far the most we have ever spent. I was extremely disgruntled. read more

Very good service , a large selection of apples , bakery items were plentiful, a large selection of jelly, decorated for fall and very festive, far priced read more

I had been to the new market in downtown State College in October, and seen their farm sign for apple picking. I had to go! Growing up in Florida, we picked oranges, mangoes, and avocados, but I'd never been apple picking. It was time. I pulled into the very full parking lot and was guided by an employee into a spot. Headed inside passed the beautiful pumpkin and flower displays. To have an apple picking session, you needed to make the line and purchase a bag. The line was all the way to the back of the store. I was able to shop most of the market while waiting and had a very good time. So much fresh produce, and Amish condiments. Once I got to the cashier, I purchased a bag and then headed out to the orchard across the street. You check in with the table at the front, and then meander through all the beautiful rows of apple varieties, filling your bag at youre leisure. It was gorgeous. None of these apples were waxed or uniform, and they tasted so lusciously sweet. Not bland like the perfect looking grocery store types. I've been ruined. I put the apples in my car, and then explored the party that was taking place outside the building. There was live music, pumpkin carving, rabbits, food trucks, kettle corn and more. I got some meat pies at the Australian truck, and apple cider & apple cider donuts from the restaurant inside. Took them back out to the picnic table and enjoyed the lively scene. After lunch, I went back across the street for a hayride up to the pumpkin patch. We passed sunflower fields and other crops on the way. It's a beautiful property. Once in the pumpkin patch, something else I'd never done before, I went on a hunt to pick my perfect pumpkin- Still attached to the vine! I was surprised by all the different sizes and shapes. There were colors ranging from white to yellow to orange to green. Big and small, bumpy and smooth. All growing together in happy harmony. I know if I lived close by this would be a yearly tradition. Taking my chosen pumpkins to the table to pay, I was feeling super content with the days fall festivities. A couple of great firsts! read more

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Really fun place. Loved the vast selection of crazy sodas I've never heard of. Super nice staff. Had a couple wraps one was good the other a little weird but overall a great place to visit read more

This is an excellent place to check out when looking for somehting to do on the weekend. I have gone apple picking twice and have enjoyed the quality of the U-Pick apples, and the relaxing feel of not being overcrowded. All the trees were incredibly bountiful both times I went. The farm store is equally enjoyable which a large selection of fun treats and ingredients to try. Their apple sauce was exceptional, and the cider was good. Their donuts are tasty as well. Just maybe expect a wait if you visit their kitchen in the back because it was very busy both times we were there. read more

Way Fruit Farm - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

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There's a woman working today and handing out the coffee. My husband had purchased a coffee and he wondered if he could get free refills, I went back up and asked this woman dressed in red gypsy clothes, saying my husband got a coffee and wanted me to ask if it's refillable. She said yes, then I said where? and she said in a very rude tone "over there where you got it in the first place." Not a very nice lady. My sandwich was dry, no mustard or mayo as the menu said there was. 1/2 hour wait for our food, you would think it would be worth it. With my dry sandwich, it was not at all. read more

The overall store is nice when you walk in. . . However, the prices on everything are extremely high. We had lunch there and we would not make a special trip to go back again for lunch. The half of a sandwich & salad was not a good choice at all. Very small wilted salad, and a dry sandwich. My friend did not enjoy her choice of a meatloaf sandwich. I remember years ago going there and being happy with lunch but it is not the same. What I paid for my lunch was not worth the price, if your meal is good you don't mind paying. I can see people with young children, enjoying the farm area liking to go there. The store has really nice things to look at, and lots of food items however, again, everything is very pricey. As for the staff, they do there job but not overly friendly. read more

We have a little cabin down the road and have somehow missed this gem for many many years. We are so happy to have come across it! The produce and goods were amazing but definitely go on an empty stomach because the deli is fabulous as well. They have such a great array from local artists and farms. The staff and family are so kind and helpful as well! This is definitely a stop for our whole family now when we are in town. read more

Way Fruit Farm - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

Beautiful place! Great food at the restaurant! Great selection of products and produce!

Went there 2 fridays ag october of 2024o around 10 am wanted a honey crisp pie not only didnt they have any ut they had like 4 pies for sale if this was a monday i would understand ut .ot on a friday and i wanted to pick my own honey risp apples from a bin but the only apple u ciuld not pick the ones u want was honey crisp sorry im not impressed with ways fruit farm read more

Great place for taking kids to learn where fod comes from, and usingit after picking. Farmer Jason is always eductional/helpful and friendly, and his family/team are great. Nice snacks and cafe in back too. read more

Way Fruit Farm is the go-to staple of fall farms in Center County. They have everything you need to feel sufficiently festive: pumpkins, baked goods, food trucks, apples, cider, and activities for the kids! Their prices are competitive and all their goods are top quality. Only slightly unfortunate thing about them is crowds, which really isn't their fault and is a good sign of how great they are! BUT, on a given day you might be standing in line for 15 minutes to check out - whew! Come early on those days! read more

Great experience for their Fall Applefest. Great service. Lots of people working and helping to find what you were looking for.

This place is an incredible farm stand with everything you could imagine. Besides selling produce, there is a deli, gift shop, petting zoo, and hayrides. The parking lot is big enough to service a mall and there are hundreds and hundreds of people everywhere. Everything looked really good. We took home some apples and pumpkins. I should add that this was a special event at the farm. They had booths, rides for the children, hay rides, etc. don't expect that on a normal day. It's still a very nice farm stand with a lot to offer. read more

We've been in State College for only a few months now and are still finding our way around the fun shops and farms. I found Way Fruit Farm online doing some looking for orchards and fall events. They have a fall apple festival on weekend in which they have lots of local craftsman selling handmade/homemade goods and a couple of fall food options (including burgers and hotdogs). Inside the building they have a LOT of fresh apples, any kind you could want. There are locally made sauces, jams, jellies, snacks, as well as dairy products (milk, cheese, etc) in the fridge section. They have some baking supplies and household goods. It's a great place to get gifts that are unique to the area. We went for an unusually busy day (the apple festival) so there were a lot of people, long lines (they kept them moving quickly to check out though), and lots of apples. I was originally drawn to WFF because I noticed they have Mutsu apples- my favorite apple of all time- and I really wanted to get some. I did, and they are truly delicious. We got a type of red apple to try and make some apple shrub and those apples were also very good. I really loved seeing the farm and having so many fun local food and gift options in one place. I'm sure I'll be back for Christmas gifts! Unfortunately the farm is a ways drive from State College (15-20min) so not on the way to anything but definitely worth the trip. We had one odd experience buying a bag of the red apples at the tent outside. You pick a bag and then just walk around to fill the bag before paying the flat rate for the bag size. I chose 1/2 peck which is $6 based on the sign, $10 for 1 peck. I filled the 1/2 peck bag and went to check out and she told me the price was $10. Weird. I told her I took it out from the 1/2 peck bag stack and she seemed to think I was lying to her. The funny thing was the bag literally said on the side '1/2 PECK', which I pointed out to her. She wasn't very pleasant but eventually let me just pay $6. I thought that extremely rude but I'm hoping she just had an off day and I won't let that tarnish the review unless something similar happens next time I go. Just pay attention to what you're buying and what the expected price is! Other than that it was a really fun outing and seems like a great place for kids during the fall festivals. read more

Best Woopie Pies I've ever had, and I've had a lot! Many specialty items along with some (expensive) staples if you need them.

Way Fruit Farm is one of my favorite places to stop each time I come back to Central PA -- it's just off Rt 550, about 25 min from PSU. Why visit? - They have the freshest fruits and veggies you'll find anywhere (especially corn and apple season!) - Cutest country store with tons of freshly made goodies and a cafe...you can stop by for lunch! - I recommend stocking up on: their doughnuts, no bake cookies, and anything else fresh in the store! read more

Way Fruit Farm - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

A wonderful destination any time of year! In spring and summer, there are u-pick strawberries, plus fresh local produce and flower baskets. Summer peaches are my favorite- the best I have ever tasted! In fall and winter, you can find a fantastic selection of apple varieties and the best cider I've ever tasted. The market carries local eggs, cheese, pasta and frozen ready-made dinners, soups, entrees and their amazing pumpkin roll. You can also pick up all sorts of dry goods- flour, oats, dried fruit, coffee, jams and jellies and local sauces and spreads. They also carry canning supplies! In the cafe, you can get lunch made to order, and breakfast on weekends. My favorite is the Apple Salad- the homemade dressing is addictive. The bakery makes bread, rolls, cookies and pies... and apple cider doughnuts. There is nothing nicer than a "still warm from the oven" doughnut and a cup of hot, spiced cider on a crip fall morning. Mmmmm! Eating in is always pleasant if you have some time to spare; everything is made to order and it does take a little time to get your food. Eating in front of the fireplace is especially lovely in the cooler weather. The friendly staff is always ready to answer your questions, suggest recipes or help you find what you are looking for. read more

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The best local secret in State College area! Great selection of always super fresh and local produce. Local (and delicious) meats and dairy as well. Whether you are craving the best baked goods in State College or are preparing a feast and need fresh veggies, fruits, and other local products this place is worth the drive. My favorite products are the apple sauce, cider, and sticky buns! Finally, they have a solid restaurant that is open in Saturday's....sandwiches and apple cider donuts draw me in more than I like to admit. read more

Absolutely loved the atmosphere of the place, the service was extremely kind. The baked goods are cheap and delectable. Apple Cider donuts are awesome! read more

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I would give them a zero if I could. Myself and a few friends came to way farm for the day with the intention of grabbing a bite to eat and then heading to the field to pick some apples. We arrived around 1 and waited till 2:15 for 3 sandwiches. This is the most inefficient run cafe I have ever witnessed. There were 2 people doing all of the food preparation. It's sad to have such a terrible experience before even starting to do what we came here for, pick apples. Do not plan your day around grabbing lunch here. read more

AMAZING! The store is nice, the selection is excellent, the staff is sweet. But there is only one negative, and it is a big one..the GNATS. Tried eating lunch with my family but none of us could enjoy our food because of the swarming bugs. I ordered macaroni salad and a couple gnats landed in it and died, which was a shame and put everyone off their meals. There were hundreds of small bugs around the trash can and whoopie pies shelves. I hope Ways can solve this problem because it is their only Achilles heel. read more

Way fruit farm has the best pies. Every year the day before thanksgiving and Christmas my dad and I would go get our pies. It was a tradition for us thru the years. We would sit in their little cafe and have lunch and enjoy each other company and talk. He passed away this year, but I will still continue to come and get our pies because we loved them so much and reminds me of the memories that I will always cherish. Thank you Way Fruit farm, Sherry Tischler read more

The Best Fruits & Specialty Foods. Home Made Apple's Sauce an Apple Butter.Soups Ice cream. Soaps ,lotions To homemade dog biscuits .. food bar an gifts .. love the friendly staff read more

Way has become one of my happy places, and a go-to for a leisurely weekend lunch. We first went to Way last fall after our first visit to Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital across the street (also an awesome establishment... see my review!). We got a DELICIOUS apple brown betty pie that was still warm when we got it home, and it was heavenly! We've since been back to buy fruit, apple cider, local meats, homemade soups, and other delicious groceries, to pick strawberries earlier this summer, and to eat brunch/lunch on several occasions. My favorite items from the cafe so far are the BLT (the pesto and fresh-baked multigrain bread are amazing! and I like to add avocado), the apple cider donuts (especially tasty if they are still warm), and the homemade pickles. But really everything we have had has been excellent. We will continue going back for all of the above and more! read more

Although this is about 20 minutes outside State College, it's one if the tastiest breakfasts "in town". Farm fresh everything! While many think of Way Fruit Farm as solely a country market, the cafe is not to be missed. Everything is made to order, from scratch. Big, hearty country portions. Local everything. I can't help but think that Grandma Way is back there stirring a little extra bacon fat into everything. Nothing tastes as good as country fresh, and that's exactly what you get here. Lunch is also excellent. Be sure to ask about the daily specials, those have been some of my favorite meals. The apple cider doughnuts are a must! Buy extra because you'll always want one more. And, don't miss the cookie cupboards across from the cafe register. Varieties change, but you can't go wrong. I often find older cookie recipes that I haven't seen since childhood. Thanks Grandma Way! read more

The best produce from the nicest people in Centeal Pennsylvania. Ways is a quality, family run operation who care about their products, being good stewards of the earth, and good members o of the community. Jason and Megan Copey, who run the farm, are exceptional folks and their passion shows. The on-site restaurant is small but delicious and all baked goods are made in house. Yum! read more

Way Fruit Farm has delicious produce. It's always fresh and cheap. In addition to the variety of fruit they have available seasonly, they have a small vegetable section, bulk food section, cafe, bakery, and even local beef and pork. It's not that far outside of town (about a 10-15 min drive), but for those who can't get out there they do attend local farmers markets. If you live in State College and haven't been here yet, then I highly recommend trying it out! read more

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It's fall. We must have honey crisp apples. To Way! We were hungry when we landed here and discovered a happy surprise. They serve food! We each got vegetarian sandwiches and sat in their delightful cafe area, listening to Neal Young and enjoying a surprisingly good lunch. Mine, with pesto, avocado, and assorted fresh veggies, was excellent; husband enjoyed his as well- and the bite I tried was delicious, with a mix of cheese, hot mustard, and tons of veggies. One thing I've noticed about this area is that lots of foods that I'm used to as a hot/spicy/savory item are served sweet here: peppers, pickles... Even the tomato sauce you get is always sweet. It usually doesn't sit right with me, but the sweet pickles and banana peppers here were actually really good. In the market, we purchased our produce for the week: honey crisp apples (!), zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers. Not all produced on this farm, but all local. And we'll be back for more apples, and for squash to bake once it's cool enough to turn the oven on! Oh, and for those from more urban areas like we are: this is one of those great places in this area to bring visiting relatives for a real "country" experience. And if you come from State College, and take Buffalo Run Road, make a couple of wrong turns, and drive up and down Halfmoon Valley Road for a while, the drive is pretty and, um, takes up some time. If you're looking for a way to do that. (If you're not, it actually only takes about 10 minutes ;) read more

Great!!! We discovered Way Fruit Farm on the way from visiting my husband's cousin in Tyrone to my husband's other cousin in Port Mathilda and have been back every year since then (about 12 years). We live in Ohio and come in every year for a family reunion. We order from Home and go out of our way from I80 to pick up our goodies. Our son is a diabetic and the sugar free peach pie is delicious, as are the peach muffins, peach turnovers and regular peach pie. I love fresh peaches and Way's are the earliest and the best. read more

A bit out of the way (at least for us) but well worth the trip. Great selection, a bit pricey, very friendly staff and the best part is their tiny cafe in the back. We had the homemade potato/ham soup, homemade chicken salad sandwich, veggie sandwich thing all on fresh bread, again, homemade. I have to say, the food was excellent. The cafe staff were very friendly and funny, even yelling to us from across the room (had to be there). We had some great cafe food, brought home some fresh produce and had a few laughs. Other than the accident we got in on the way home, I'd say we had a good day. No worries, we're fine. Bumper, not so much. Why 4 stars? One trip does not 5 stars make. We will return. read more

I have mixed reviews about Way. My dogs vet is just around the corner, so we've come here a few times, and each time buy a bag of apples. The first time, we bought Fuji apples and they were sweet and great. (Bought early April) However, they did not last as long as apples I have bought elsewhere, and got mushy quite quickly. They were tasty while they lasted. The next time I went in, I purchased Ida Red apples as they were advertised as sweet and crisp, but they ended up being mushy and soft. It was a bummer, as I had bought a bag of these as well. I guess it was too late in the season? (This was beginning of May) I'm sure the apples are better earlier in the season. I am excited to see what strawberry season will bring! read more

We have now had 2 orders delivered by Way Fruit Farm since the social distancing began. Each time we were extremely pleased. The service was prompt and excellent. If we needed to make substitutions, they called us. The produce that we received was fresh and beautiful. We are so happy to support such an excellent local business Jim Nolan, State College PA read more

Love this place! They have a large selection of products and the bakery is the best. Try the ricotta cookies. They are my absolute favorite!

Wonderful selection of fruits and vegetables; everything you ever could need and didn't know you for cooking and your kitchen, food, jams, jellies and spices. A great surprise was their bakery cafe & deli; we had a fantastic lunch of fresh local source meats and cheeses on freshly baked rolls with a side and drink for a very reasonable price. Baked goods are fresh and delicious. I bought a peach blueberry pie, banana nut bread that were scrumptious!! Definitely be back for lunch and shopping again. If you haven't you should try Ways Fruit Farm & bakery read more

Way Fruit Farm has always been a staple for getting our local fruits - amazing apples (still available now from their cold storage), strawberries, peaches, etc, but recently expanded to offer wide range of other foods; AND they continue to support the community with their easy to use online store - with convenient contactless pick up or even delivery. Can't say enough about not just the high quality produce and other items, but also the folks who work there! read more

In an effort to support local business at this difficult time, I decided to place a grocery delivery order at Way Fruit Farm. Yeah, it was a little more expensive than the big stores, but it's a time to help out, right? I was impressed because the girl who filled my order called at 12:30 p.m. to tell me they were out of blueberries , which was ok, and she also said that it would be delivered to my house shortly, and I had only ordered it 2 hours before! I anxiously awaited the delivery, which failed to show up. I received an email at 2:00 saying that my order was awaiting pick up. Confused, I called to see what was going on, as I had set it up for delivery. Never fully getting an answer as to when my groceries would get here, asked if I could get a delivery time because I had lunchmeat in the order that I was concerned about. Jeff, the "manager" apparently, said "do you think we're dumb? We do this for a living" and went on to talk over me and complain about how busy he was. He also said he didn't know where my groceries were. He said he would call me back when he found out, which he never did. So, yes, Jeff, I do think you're dumb. I think your customers have a right to know when they should expect their perishable groceries to arrive. I also think that I deserved an apology when they finally showed up at 5:30. Maybe take a look at how the big stores are doing curbside/deliveries?? They don't expect people to wait 5 hours in case it shows up. Ruined my day. read more

Strawberry picking yesterday, very disappointing. The field was full of weeds, there were no rows so many times I found myself stepping on strawberries. Difficult to pick and often strawberries were moldy or looked inedible. Have picked strawberries here every year and after our experience this year don't plan a return trip. Interestingly, there was another patch of strawberries (already picked) that had straw strewn throughout preventing weeds from taking over. Would have been nice if they prepared all fields the same. read more

Incredibly friendly staff, vast selection, and quality that is second to none. Delicious cafe with salads and sandwiches, as well as baked goods, and all at a reasonably price. Worth the detour from your route to stop in here! read more

The 5-star rating could be for the apple cider alone. Unpasturized and fresh, it tastes great and at $4 a gallon, it's definitely worth the trip out of town to get some. Of course, there is plenty of fresh fruit. Sadly, I've only heard of this place lately, so all they have now is apples. But I'll be sure to be back in the summer for a wider variety. The farm also features a bakery and sells local meat. I have yet to try either, but a friend assures me that the apple cider donuts are tasty. read more