Barber Orchards Fruit Stand

Many apples, salsas and jellies options to choose from. They also had tomatoes, cabbage, raw honey and squash. They also have a bakery with many options to choose from... apple pie, blueberry pie, cherry pie, apple bread, apple Fritters, apple turnovers, apple donuts, apple cake and a few choices of cookies to choose from. For refreshments their was apple cider, coffee, apple and peach slushies.

They opened up for the season this weekend. It was packed. They have a great selection of veggies, and fruits. All the great pies, fritters, turn overs, cider, apple slushies, and apple doughnuts are there. Great treats. Stop in and get some super treats.

They are open from August 1st to December 25th. Please keep in mind that even though they have a TREMENDOUS assortment of apple varieties, they are seasonal, so a variety may not be available but later is. The peaches are in stock early, and there's a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables. The bakery is absolutely THE BEST. A warm peach or apple turnover will change your life! Apple cider donuts: delicious! But the pies, oh how they are magnificent! Blueberry is my favorite, nut they're all EXCEPTIONAL! Stop here, you won't be disappointed.

We stopped by Barbers Orchard based on a recommendation since we were in the area over Thanksgiving. It did not disappoint! We got the apple turnover and apple cider donuts. The menu looked amazing but the donuts and turnovers were highly recommended. The cider donuts and turnovers were still warm and OMG, they lived up to the hype! The donuts literally melted in your mouth. I’ve been disappointed by other cider donuts at other orchards during apple picking months because they are tough, but these were so tender. I reheated one at home for 10 seconds and they were still amazing. The turnovers…I can go on and on…the crust was thin, light, flakey and the filling was totally made from scratch. Not the McDonald’s or commercial pie filling that you’re used to. The filling is cinnamon-y, not too sweet and doesn’t have the gooey lava that flows out of your typical fruit hand pie. You can really taste the apples. I will definitely make it a priority to come back and get my fix next time I’m in town. Don’t pass them up! You won’t know what you’re missing until you come here.

34 years+ serving the community and neighborhood and we're happy to find them and Load up on Honey crisp, Gala Apples, Apple cider, apple donuts, apple fritters and, and 😂. Come and fill up neighbors.

We love this place, we've been coming here for almost twenty years. This time we spent almost 100$ in baked goods. 😆 I'm kinda nuts for the turnovers, and thanks to my wife for waiting in line. We didn't order ahead, but that's a great option if you don't want to wait. This time we loaded up on the Rome apples which were fantastic, and my wife an incredible batch of apple sauce with them.

We arrived around 11 am on a weekday and the place was packed. There was about a 30 min wait in line. But, oh, was it ever worth it! Besides all the varieties of apples available there were shelves full of jellies jams and preserves. The wait in line was well worth it. Cookies, breads fritters and apple turnovers were "off the chain!" Fantastic! The apple pie was the best I've ever had and at 70+ years old, I've had a few! We highly recommend Barber's Orchard!

The apple selection was amazing and the baked goods were exceptional. I had 2 macadamia nut cookies on my drive home and then in the following days I enjoyed a flaky apple turnover and the most amazing apple pie cookie.

As more or more family-owned apple orchards close, it is reassuring to know that Barber is still there. What a wonderful selection of apples and other locally grown produce, and then there is the bakery. Our favorite apple variety is the Evercrisp followed closely by the Mountain Pippin, and it is a comfort to know that we can always find them at Barber. Oh, the apple turnovers from the bakery, and then the apple loaf. My oh my, this place is a treasure.

I'm not sure why other people were having issues with service because when we went, we were treated well. The employees are probably tired and even on a weekday it was pretty busy. I imagine they are probably fed up dealing with crotchety self righteous old people (who seem like the largest population of patrons). They had some really awesome bakery items and we got a half gallon of cider for a really great price. The donuts are absolutely delicious and I highly recommend getting some - I enjoyed the fritter as well, but preferred the donuts. My boyfriend also tried the chocolate chip, peanut butter, and macadamia cookies and thought all of them were great, but especially loved the peanut butter one. Honestly, they have some great prices for it being all homemade, made from scratch. Lots of pie options and even jarred jams and butters as well- easy parking and accessible Like a mini farmers market in one spot. I recommend a visit and get some apple cider!!

The products are great but the staff are not very nice most of the time. It's fall and stopped by to get some apple donuts and apple fritters which are consistently good. Also decided to get a apple cider slush. So yum! Will still return even though the staff would be a reason not to.

Large variety of great apples and jellies to choose from. There was a long line for the fresh baked assorted apple pastries in the bakery.

I read about this place while just searching for things to do in the area of Waynesville. It was close to the antique mall so we decided to swing over. It was about one in the afternoon and the bakery line was about 30 people deep. We decided to leave and come back earlier the next morning Since it did smell fantastic in there. we ended up buying a few apple cider donuts, an apple cookie, and an apple loaf. Also had to grab some fresh apple cider. Everything was extremely delicious. When I'm in the area again, I will definitely return!

UPDATE: all the employees are rude. It's not just the bakery side. Went to grab some apples, and I dared to ask the young female cashier with glasses a question about the apples and got an eye roll. Why so miserable? You are surrounded by happy people buying apple cakes and fruit, how bad could it be?

Their bakery items are delicious . The apple cider donuts are incredible. The apple turnovers & pies are so good! I think they need a little updating in their service area , but it was worth the wait.

The bakery here is amazing. The treats are absolutely delicious and fresh. The staff is friendly and helpful.

They have some good stuff but ZERO customer service so if you're not happy with something just go complain to a brick wall.

This is a first rate establishment. Their no fresh apples, other produce are great. But also apple turnovers, apple fritters, apple loafs and cakes are delicious. The best to me were the apple muffins! They are like mini apple cakes with an especially tasty glaze. If you are nearby, make sure you stop.

They have AMAZING apple cider donuts, apple cider, local honey and apple butter! We can't wait to go back.

The baked goods are worth the trip. The cider donuts are my favorite. The cookies, fritters, turnovers, muffins, and apple loaves are amazing. Get there before they sell out. They also have a nice produce stand and very good local apples and local apples.

They certainly have a plethora of apple varieties. I brought a peck and each one was perfect! Apple cider and apple cider donuts are just amazingly delicious! But the PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE is their Mountain Fruit pie. Trying it...?I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. The best pie I've had. Honestly, when you're in the area, you've got to stop.

What a lovely stop full of fresh fragrances, highlighted by the sweet sent of baked goods. We had a lovely chat with the farmer & his young son about NC weather and how they harvest different varieties of apples starting in August. Order your fritters ahead...the line was out the door (although it moves fast, those at the front said they'd only been waiting 5-10 minutes) Mix & Match a 1/2 or full peck of 6 or 8 different apples. We're also trying locally harvested AND CLEANED Black Walnuts for the first time

Closed until August 1 2024. Can't Wait! We love the delightful baked goods and fresh vegetables.

Love this place. The apple cider donuts and fritters and apple cider are amazing! So delicious!!

Huge selection of fresh apples and fresh baked goodie's . Visited on a Thursday afternoon and it was very busy.

Delicious cider, cider slushee and friendly service. Lots to choose from. We bought a big bag of honey crispy apples to bring back home along with 2 gallons of cider for family and friends. They have their beautiful apple orchards across from the little shop and a few picnic tables out front. J don't like the apple doughnuts though - I highly recommend skipping those.

Family run business. Very clean and definitely the place to be! Many varieties of apples to choose from as well as jams and jellies. The fresh baked treats smells brought me to the front of the place. Wow. So much to choose from! Bought apples, tomatoes, apple butter and apple fritters! Yum!

We called Barber Orchards before going and the young lady that answered the phone said their apples are organic so we drove from GA to NC to get some apples from them. We bought a smaller bag and a big sized bag from them and when we got home, I went to wash some to eat and one of the apples had a sticker on it and it's not organic! Liars! Liars! Liars! We even bought baked goods from them because they said they use the same fresh apples... they should be closed down for lying to people about their produce being organic!

Barbers Orchard did apple cider donuts for our daughter's wedding on the 26th of October as part of our dessert table. WOW delicious, but we knew that because we had tried them a year prior. We knew we had to get some for the wedding. Our guests raved about them and a few guests actually stopped by on their way out of town to get more along with other baked goods. Professional from the first phone call we made to pickup. This was on the heels of a devastating flood event in the area, but these guys didn't miss a beat! At some point in the evening, this mother of the bride looked and had to run over to the table or she wouldn't have gotten one, there were only 4 left. Melt in your mouth delicious, packaged up nicely, great job!

Great apple EVERYTHING - apple turnovers, large pies, donuts, fritters, cookies, cake. Best around pies of all kinds. Bunch of great fresh produce.

If you like apples, you have to stop here in the fall. My wife loves Rome apples and they are hard to find. She bought half a bushel here and raves about them. This is a popular place. In addition to apples, it has seasonal fruits and vegetables, jams/Jellys, and a killer bakery. If you're in the area, you'll want to stop here.

A nice fruit stand right off the main road. This location is easy to get to from the main road (The Great Smoky Mountain Highway). You turn south onto Balsam road and the Fruit Stand is about 200 feet from the turnoff. There is plenty of parking across Balsam road and in front of the large roadside sign advertising the stand. There was a large long building with a warehouse at the east end and a small store at the west end and near the road. The warehouse section has containers where you can fill up your own bags of various types of apples. The closest part to the road is a store. When I arrived there was a line of about 30 people in the line leading into the store. When you reach the counter you can order all sorts of great food like apple fritters, pies, loaves, donuts, and more. There is a menu along the counter and back wall. The various items were pricey but good. The staff was efficient and friendly. There was a long line when we got there and a long line when we left. The food was delicious and well worth the price. I highly recommend this as a stop if you are in the area.

We were visiting Maggie valley for the Thanksgiving holiday. I found Barber's on Facebook a few weeks before and decided to visit them while we were there. Purchased apples, apple pie, apple turnovers and apple fritters. Wow were the baked goods phenomenal! Especially the pie. We hope to retire in the area in a few years and will definitely be back for our apple fix!

Excellent locally produced fruit - excellent bakery - would stop there again! Their Apple Cider donuts are fantastic!

I'm not a big donut person, but I go out of my way to come here for their apple cider donuts. We love their donuts, fritters, and apple cider. We grab several of the 1/2 gallons of cider and freeze it to enjoy later. Worth the trip!

Great place for baked goodies! Their fresh made pies are the best I've ever had. Also love the donuts, turnovers and fritters. Bakery usually has a long line, but staff is very efficient and it moves quickly. Staff is also friendly & helpful. You can also purchase fresh apples and other seasonal produce as well as jellies, jams, honey etc. A very busy place, but very neat and clean.

We were really excited to visit Barber Orchard's. Since we live in Florida we do not have apple orchards in our area. Barber got great reviews and we couldn't wait to visit and buy some apples. The shop was neat and organized. The employees were very friendly and helpful. We ended up buying an apple donut, apple bread (cake), and a peck of red delicious apples. Well, the donut and the cake were fantastic! Unfortunately the apples themselves were not good. They tasted grainy and we had to throw away a half dozen because they were rotten inside. It's very disappointing that they would sell apples like those to customers. If it were only a few "bad apples" I wouldn't mind. However, they were ALL grainy and unpleasant to eat.

Very good choice of apples. Honey Crisps throughout season!!! The bakery is awesome with apple donuts, fritters, pies, cakes and juices and jellies! Incredible. Lots of fruit and vegetable options too. The only disappointment was when I opened the HoneyCrisp bushel I bought, it was about a peck short of an actual bushel!!! Buy in the broken down bags instead of full bushel box. Would have been a 5 star if not for that. Staff were very friendly

Apples. That is what you will get here, along with a multitude of others items. You can get apples by the bushel or just one. The building is a warehouse that is 3 different sections. The left side has pallets of apples and you can get them in bags, 1/2 bushels or bushels. The middle section is filled with produce(whatever is in season) and various other sundries(jams, jellies, etc.). The right side is by far my favorite area. That is where they sell delicious baked goods. They have cookies, donuts, pies, cakes, turnovers, loaves, cider, among other things. Unfortunately for my waistline, I can personally attest that the donuts, apple loaves and turnovers are delicious. Just be aware that the line for baked goods can get long sometimes. If you happens to be traveling down 74/23/Great Smoky Mountain Hwy, do yourself a favor and take a few minutes and take a look around.

Best apple pie around . Krispy Kreme version of apple pie . This place never disappoints, but be ready to know what you want

Locally produced apples of many varieties at the stand from their Orchard that is nearby. Great prices...$8 for a half bushel of McIntosh apples. They have a fantastic bakery too,,,with apple turnovers, bread, pies, fritters, and some fresh veggies. Sorry but... How bout them apples!!!!!!!! Going back to get Winesaps today!

Donuts , muffins where awesome. The turnovers where filled with dry minced apples-no flavor. The veggie selections where great.

Everything is so fresh! The colors of the fruits and vegetables were amazing and everything tasted great! You got to walk around and pick out what your wanted, and they had a small area that was a bakery; selling apple cider, apple fritters and donut, cookies and more. What an experience! Definitely recommend coming here early so to beat the crowd, a lot of locals love this place and now I do too.

If you love homemade apple pie, you'll want to stop and purchase one (or 5!) We buy several and freeze them for special holidays.

Nothing spectacular! Average food Apple muffins edible, but dry Apple turnover dry hard around edges Had zero donuts, was told will not have any till end of week. Where are they coming from?

I have been driving on the Smokey Mountain Parkway since my son played football against Western Carolina University. We love the town of Waynesville, North Carolina. I woke up and wanted some dark fresh apples and my husband suggested we drive to North Carolina. We enjoyed driving to the front door of this quaint old orchard which was established in 1932. There were winter squash, giant cabbages, corn, all kinds of canned goods, a bakery with delicious fried apple pies and all the apples you could imagine. We purchased a peck bag of wine saps and 1/2 peck bag of mutsu. I cannot wait to make homemade apple butter and applesauce and decide which apple is best. This is a classic old orchard!

This is THE place in Haywood county for apples and apple products. I bought my usual once a year Apple pie and 1/2 gallon of apple cider. These are a staple around here. This year we added some apple fritters to the bill. They do not disappoint! Already got into the fritters! They also sell apples by the 1/2 and full bushel. There are more types of apples that I never heard of that they grow and sell there. You will agree with me when you go there.

The bakery products are outstanding, the selection of apples is excellent but the people working the counter in the bakery are the cause of the long line customers flowing out the entrance and down the path. There are only 3 people waiting on customers which is an inadequate number for the amount of customers. They work very slowly and the checkout procedure itself is inefficient leading to an excessive amount of time spent on each customer. And why is no one enforcing the 6 feet apart on the line other than inside the bakery?!?!

Have a variety of sweets to choose from in the bakery. Love the apple doughnut. Very good fruit stand

So this was such a fun stop while I was recently visiting! We came and were greeted by seeing the line of beautiful apple trees! What a sight with all the beautiful fall colors in the leaves! Stopped out of the car to take a picture of the apples on the trees as it was so cute. We went in and were greeted by friendly staff who offered us a sample of the apple cider. We all enjoyed our sample and made our way to the bakery where we got apple slushees, an apple donut, and an apple pie to go. All of these items were DELICIOUS! I ended up buying a small bag of gala apples that I plan on taking home to Arizona as they were so good! This is definitely worth a stop while visiting or if you live here.. you already know! Decent prices and overall looks like a great place to get your vegetables as well. Large selection of apples, jams, butter, and even had coffee! I needed to go and get this bag of southern pecan coffee which was so good when we tried it at the house. Would definitely recommend this place and will come back when I come again to see my parents.

I saw Anne W'S photos on here and since I drive by on the highway a lot I figured Id have to stop! Yes this is a nice place. There was a line of about 20 people when I got there, but I got in line and they do all they can to keep it moving and the wait wasnt bad at all. They have cookies, breads, pies, turnovers, fritters, donuts and more. There is a line for baked goods at the west end and a separate line for apples, and vegetables. If you pre order, your order will be ready to pick up at the apple/veg line as it is usually shorter. Thats very nice of them to do that for you! There was also a self serve sample of cider alongside the bakery checkout. I ordered some turnovers, fritters, and one apple cider donut. Of the three, the turnovers looked the best, but the fritter turned out to be the best. The price of the fritter was $1.05 and it was rather small size. Thats ok as some of them at other places are way too large and you feel like you gained 2 pounds eating them. SO this smaller size is fine and keeps the cost down. These fritters are good, but not the best Ive ever had. The turnover? Looks beautiful, but when you bite in its chopped apple in small pieces. I was wishing for something like the filling of an apple pie but no, not at all. If you were to look at the inside you wouldnt know it was apple right off. It also had something, ??cardamom?? who knows, but it had a perfumey taste and smell. I will post a side shot of the turnover. Looks more like mincemeat than what I would expect in an apple turnover. The cider donut wasnt very exciting. It was more like the hostess donuts that came 12 in a 3 x 3 x 12 inch box. So yes this is a nice place, and there were all sorts of NC apples. I didnt buy any apples but Im sure they are good, as I have bought plenty of NC apples. The help does a good job and its a fun stop, but I cant give it a 5 star as the baked goods I had just were not up to a 5 star level.

It was great! Everyone was wearing a mask and was staying 6FT apart. Everything in the store is high quality and tastes amazing!! Would highly recommend to anyone going in that direction,I would also suggest their frozen peach cider and apple fitters.

We visit this stand every time we are in Maggie Valley. The caramel apple cookies are to die for! Apple tunrovers, apple fritters and the apple cider! So worth the 20 mintue drive from the valley

Everyone I came in contact with was nice and informative. The lady at the register especially made this stop a good one. The apples are fresh and the Apple Doughnuts are incredible!!! Will make this a stop every chance I get coming through the mountains.

I was so disappointed this past Saturday. Barber Orchards has changed the recipe for the crust of their apple turnovers. They always had this great flakey crust and now it more like all the other apple turnovers everywhere else - doughy and with sugar and egg or something brushed over the top. They are, in my opinion, no longer good. There were several of us and six of the turnovers didn't get eaten. This hasn't ever happened before. Anyway, like I said, a big disappointment.

My family has been going the Barber Orchard since the late 70s. They were selling apples off of a loading dock next to the "rock" house. We had friends who were from Waynesville. The quality - goodness - has only gotten better. I am very happy for the expansion of building, foods and selection of different kind of apples We like the wine saps, doughnuts and apple loaf but everything is good tasting. If all goes well my family will be there later this month.. -- Thanks for continuing this great tradition -- Mildred Gaebler 10/14/2017

I love this place and stop here every year, sometimes more than once. Apple cider is fresh, unpat, and sharp. Mountain Berry pie fantastic! Not open all year; it opens Aug 1 and runs thru New Year's. Me, I can't wait!