Belkin Family Lookout Farm - U-Pick Orchard - Taproom, Outdoor Dining and Market

Mary Baker! The sweetest person ever! There were 8 of us (4 Adults and 4 kids) and we went to the Taproom at 6 PM without making any reservations. The tap room has plenty of tables inside and outside and we were given a huge table where all of us could sit comfortably. The great experience actually began with the spacious table. The dinner we were served was delicious. This is the second time we have had food here and the food served was delicious, hot, fresh and tasty. Great sandwiches, burgers, wings, BBQ, and specials. 3 kids finished 2 plates of wings straight and then had chicken and cheese burgers. They loved it. We had a lot of food and loved every bit of it. The drinks menu is pretty good if you like beers! The taproom was also great with welcoming kids and families, had Trivia and live music which made it a fun night out. Service and wait staff was simply fantastic. Lots of Natick locals in the restaurant which made it feel home. Mary Baker was our server and she was one of the loveliest people we have met. She fed the kids, was attentive to our order and made great recommendations. She is the reason why we would all go there again!

Lovely experience and well worth the cost of admission! We were hesitant about visiting based on some of the other reviews describing the cost:experience, but I am beyond delighted to have come to Lookout Farm this weekend! The bags that they give you do *seem* small, but I am looking at our haul right now and with two bags we have 18 peaches, 11 apples, and 3 pears. This was filling the bag full and to the handles but nothing as obnoxious as some of the other collectors we saw leaving with their arms full of fruit. 32 pieces of fresh fruit grown on a local farm for $50 is not obscene by any means. That's essentially $1.50 per piece of fruit. I think many could do well to evaluate other items that they spend equivalent or more money on before poopooing a local business full of friendly staff, beautiful scenery, and a serene atmosphere. In addition to fruit picking we had fun wandering through the corn maze and around the property seeing the old farm buildings and machinery. We stopped to eat at the restaurant once we finished picking our fruit and I was also pleasantly surprised by the menu options and costs. We had a peach smoothie and chicken tenders for less than $20. Fenway Park can only dream of such a value. Overall, this was an awesome experience and I am so happy to find such a sweet little spot tucked just outside of the city. I will definitely be coming back!

Had a fabulous time with my 4 year old nephew. He loved the bee train, the corn maze, and the multiple playgrounds and tree houses. We went home with tons of pears and apples and enjoyed making apple pie afterwards.

Have to say it’s a nice farm with varieties of fruits to pick by seasons. They have outdoor dining and live music on weekends . But the steep price to enter and buy a bag .. price for a tiny bag on weekdays is $36 bucks which will store only maybe 8 apples is the most . It’s ridiculously overpriced for a tiny bag. Not even worth it to come here if you’re into apple picking. There’s better places out there that provide double the size of the bag .

Just. Don’t. Go. Overpriced farm compared with other farms in the area. $30 - $35 for entry is steep for what you get - actually for what you don’t get. (Also $15 for purchasing a pumpkin is ridiculous too!) - no tractor rides - you’ve gotta walk miles to even get to the playground or corn maze. - playground and corn maze are miles away from the entrance - all the way towards the back of the farm. - playground was sadly dated. Wood structures - specifically the play tree house had lots of deteriorating wood. - haphazard playground that is not geared towards kids having a good time. - just a bunch of random decorations. - Lookout beer is mediocre. - apple farm is immature. Small trees. - only positive if you live in Boston is that it’s close - distance wise. Staff is a mixed bag. Old timer staff is great. The young staff members are uniformly rude and unhelpful.

What a gem of a place to find! This is about 30 minute drive, and well worth it on a Sunday. The farm was well organized and properly labeled for patrons to know where the good pickings were. The fruit was delicious, as you would expect from a farm. They had cooked meals for sale and outdoor seating. Also plenty of portable bathrooms, and even a baby changing station. I could easily make a day of it here, and plan to return.

The $20 admission fee (for ages 3 and above) might seem steep, especially if your group consists mainly of adults. Additionally, there's an extra $20 charge per bag for fruit picking. However, this admission fee provides access to a wide array of captivating attractions, including a sprawling 2-acre corn maze, a picturesque sunflower field, and an engaging barnyard play area. These activities offer plenty of enjoyment for both children and families, although if the adult-to-child ratio is high, it might not offer the best value. Overall, it's a delightful place to visit with amiable staff. However, I feel compelled to recount a specific incident involving a manager whose name starts with "Ma." While we were in the u-pick area, she was seated in a golf cart at the far end, observing us. Despite challenging conditions, such as scorching sun and tired parents holding sleeping children, she repeatedly directed us towards the exit. Unfortunately, she did not open the makeshift gate leading to the "lookout" restaurant, forcing us to take a lengthy detour back to the restaurant. Was she technically in the wrong? Not necessarily. However, it did not align with the typical expectations of a "family farm," where one might anticipate a greater degree of understanding about the challenges families face in such situations. She conducted herself professionally but lacked the extra touch of empathy that can make a family outing truly exceptional.

This place has a lot to offer. You can reserve one of the tables, have lunch, hard ciders and beer. The food is really fresh, beer and cider flights are good and offer a wide variety of flavors. The staff is as good as it gets, everyone is walking around with a genuine smile. Hit the u-pick afterwards or the farm stand, the fruit is fantastic. They offer beer and cider four packs to go and you can pick single cans too.

I'll start by saying that Lookout is one of the more expensive farms. However, I still had a great time when I went. It started a little rocky because we got confused on where to enter (and so did other people) and got yelled at by a worker for walking through the farm to the check in area instead of around- even though another worker had told us to do so. Besides that, it was pretty smooth to check in, get wristbands, then start strolling around. This is a large property- definitely more difficult for people who can't stand/walk for long periods of time, though the walkways are shaded by grape vines so the heat wasn't too bad. You can fit a decent amount of fruit in the five lb bags, and when I went, there were various apples, yellow peaches, and asian pears for picking. The food was delicious! We opted to eat at the taproom because the menu had bbq vs. the outdoor dining options, and despite no reservation at a busy time, found out that you could seat yourself outside and order directly to the table. We got fries, bbq ribs, the burnt end brisket sandwich, and a cider flight. The fries were crispy, perfectly salted, and fresh-we loved them so much that we ordered them again! Also adding that they were still delicious when reheated the next day. The ribs were tender and heavily seasoned- delicious especially with the texas toast. The sandwich was decent, it didn't amaze me but it was still good if that's what you're into. Loved trying the different ciders, and highly recommend the flight if you're considering it. Also got a cider donut and honey sticks from the market- the donut was moist, and probably one of the best i've ever had. Overall, I probably will be back in the future because I like how convenient the farm is, with so much seating, fruit, and dining options.

I use to go there with some of my grandchildren. A train would take us around and drop us off! This year no train but had to walk! Brought my 3 year old grandson! No ride around the playground??? My other grandchildren loved that ride! Apples were scarce and mostly rotten! It was Apple season to pick apples!!! All other orchards were plentiful!!! Stopped in the store, the young girl was rude! I asked a simple question and got an awful response! Didn't welcome us, didn't say thank you after purchasing a couple of items! Saw two woman outside and heard them talking, they asked me how my experience was at the farm! I said awful! They agreed 100%, felt the same way!!! Covid killed a lot but to see how bad your farm was BAD!!! Guess the weekends is the time to go, but I won't. I was treated like I wasn't welcomed, and I won't come back!!! Have been so many time before Covid, and I feel it was great!!! Loved going there! Kids loved it! But this year awful!!!

Highly advise to avoid this farm. We spent $33 a person to pick apples and there were no more apples on the trees. (And $33 was the farms discount - oh, wow, thanks.) They blocked off areas that had plenty of good apples but we couldn't get to them. They should have offered 50% discount knowing there were no more apples to pick. Parking was a disaster. This somehow didn't deter us though, and we ended up having dinner and drinks as well. Beer is mediocre at best. Food was ok, but not great. The only reason I give this 2 stars is because I met friends and that part was great. But I walk away from this experience thinking the owners are greedy A-holes.

I'd give Lookout a 3/5. It's a great spot for kids (as long as you bring your stroller for the very long walk, it's nice that it's paved). They have multiple play spaces and rides for young kids. They have a good variety of apples, though they're far apart. Cider donuts are at a little stand with a verrrrrry long line, so don't expect to get any. The biggest issue here is the price. It's over $30/person to get in. We've been a couple times and our kids have loved it, but I think we'll probably skip it next year to find a cheaper, less busy spot.

It is a little on the pricey side compared to other farms in the area. There is a lovely restaurant on site, we just haven't had a chance to try the food there. Lots of parking available. They have live music on weekends and a lovely outdoor seating/dining area. Their cider donuts are delicious. The farm is very picturesque with lots of photo opportunities. One of our most favorite fruit Asian pear is grown here and it's not very commonly grown in the nearby farms, giving us yet another reason to come here.

If you're looking for a spot for apple picking in the fall with family, a date with your significant other or friends, this is the place to come! (I think they also have berry picking in the spring season). It is a beautiful farm (they also have animals and a park for kids (although we were late and didn't get to enjoy this part). The apples are always fresh, the grape vines smell amazing! They have dining and live music. The food is the definition of farm fresh! It's just way too good. The staff are very friendly, always smiling and welcoming. The drinks and hard cider are also good!

Overall great place for Apple picking in the September-October time slot. Belkin does not do refunds, but the business is flexible in rescheduling due to weather conditions. We ended up going the following weekend after a rainstorm and everything went smoothly with our tickets and transactions. $30 per person, or really per small bag, which I'd say is a bit pricey but the experience is part of the price. We got some great apples and pictures. They had four kinds of apples and other fruits. The farm is pretty big with lots of bushes and space to walk, so you don't feel like you're rushed even on a crowded weekend. The one slight potential issue to keep in mind is that there is a large bee presence on the site, so if you fear bugs be wary. Other than that, great experience!

In summary: Feeding Trough, Environmental Disaster, & Just 'OK' (but super heavy) food. You know, I'm rarely moved to write a bad review--would rather write positive ones--but this place rubbed me the wrong way on a number of levels. Went with a few friends for their brunch in the Greenhouse to check it out. The person at the front lackadaisically leads you to a table, doesn't explain anything. The entire greenhouse looks a bit grimy. Pieces of food and wrappers littered around some tables on the crushed gravel ground. Actually no greenery--the place is bare, save for some old small christmas trees. The 'dining' is completely hands-off, as if one is sitting in one's own house or apt. There's a QR Code taped to the tabletop, and one discovers one is supposed to order everything through the Toast Takeout Food App, as if one were ordering delivery. When you get on the App's page, it says you need an account to use it. You actually don't, can just click through, but no one has explained, and you have to find someone to ask. No way to customize food items, ask for anything particular (like, for instance, adding two eggs). The only 'water' option is your run-of-the-mill drugstore bottle of Poland Spring for $3.50... Later, by looking around a while, you discover a help-yourself water cooler in one corner. The brunt of the people working there are pretty apathetic & indifferent, like acquaintances hanging out in a high school parking lot. *Everything* is brought in plastic and styrofoam. Ev-er-y-thing. (See photos.) One would think that a Farm, you know, would care about the environment. But, no. It seems like they're willfully trying to destroy it. Why use silverware and china--man, that, like, takes time to wash; and "time is money"--or even paper plates or biodegradable containers--man, that, like, is harder to order--when you can just create the equivalent of a plastic-filled landfill every day. The coffee cups are styrofoam. Who uses styrofoam anymore. During the meal, noticed one person apparently cleaning by walking around with a rake and raking some food pieces and errant plastics underneath the gravel. The food is 'just ok.' A few items were decent. But super heavy, with a processed-wheat feel, and like soaked in butter and whatever else. None of the ingredients *seemed* 'locally sourced' or 'farm fresh.' Were they using any of their own ingredients? Everything was a bit overpriced. (Even accounting for inflation.) The bathrooms are four semi-dirty port-o-potties up an incline, without any soap to wash hands after. Do these people *want* to run a Farm? Or did they inherit it and are just going through motions? Are they misguided? What's going on here? Can't speak to their other enterprises, but guessing at least some must reflect what's going on with the dining dynamic. Really want to support local businesses--but we need *responsible* businesses.

Nhung N put it nicely: how much are you willing to pay for the memories? In truth, Belkin is among the most expensive u-picks i-pict: half a peck per person is mandatory, at $20 a bag, and the whole experience lasted less than an hour. But the hour of picking was extremely well managed, the orchards were brimming with the honeycrisp apples, and the kids had an amazing time. Organization is at the forefront: for crowd control, your party must have a reservation, and to prevent spread, none of the farm fun activities (hay rides, bale pyramids, etc) are available, so it's pick and bounce! Loved the look of the outdoor dining - very far apart and you're out on a farm, so of course the air is fresh and the space is abundant. But we didn't plan ahead, so grabbing a table for lunch was impossible. Really dug the convenience of the pop-up farmstand that featured cider, beer and THOSE DONUTS. Goody goody (save the IPA - not my jam), but again, on the expensive side. Employees were nice, and the scenery is really beautiful. Wouldn't call it quaint, but hipster chic?! Still lots of fun.

Have to say it's a nice farm with varieties of fruits to pick by seasons. They have outdoor dining and live music on weekends . But the steep price to enter and buy a bag .. price for a tiny bag on weekdays is $36 bucks which will store only maybe 8 apples is the most . It's ridiculously overpriced for a tiny bag. Not even worth it to come here if you're into apple picking. There's better places out there that provide double the size of the bag .

Been coming here since kids were little and loved it!! This is a beautiful farm to visit and to pick your own everything! We love it even more now that they serve food beer & wine. The best best best thing is that my wine is served in a glass and not plastic cup!! Price is fair and place is very organized and clean. Though I miss the train ride that they used to offer.

This was the worst experience I've ever had on an apple picking trip. They charge you 44.00 for a 5 pound bag of apples two bags cost us 88.00!!!! Outrageous there weren't even many apples left we had to get the Asian pears instead. The porter potties were filthy and not enough only some in the very beginning and 4 at the very end which was an extremely long way the place is huge but not worth it! The way station had no paper towels and no one around to help I was miserable the entire time and my 5 year old grandson ended up having a bathroom accident over the poor facilities so didn't others go anywhere else but here

Went today holiday and they surpassed my expectations. Parking was easy. No crowds love the private apple picking experience. We had reservations for the picnic area and with toast ordering everything was easy and awesome. Food was great food portions were generous. I would call it worth every penny spent for admission was extremely worth it. Wonder experience!!

We went apple picking yesterday and were super impressed with how they are handling COVID-19. We picked this farm because you have to make reservations. It is a little more expensive than other you pick places but I felt it was worth it. It was pretty packed, but they handle the crowds well. The orchard is separated into rows and you walk down until the end and then make your way up the Asian pear rows. After picking, there's a pop up of cider and donuts. We didn't eat at the restaurant or go to the farm stand. I did see a small amount of people not wearing masks/wearing them incorrectly. That's on those people. You know how to wear a mask correctly and the rules do not skip you. Don't be a jerk.

This is a review of the place as a concert venue only. I was there for Carbon Leaf on Sunday, June 35, 2023. I am going to try to not let me impressions of the performance (the show was AMAZING!!!) influence my review of the venue. Parking is easy - in and out. There is a 2 wrist band policy that seems redundant, but there are actually 2 different organizations working each event. One is to prove you're over 21 and can drink, the other is to show where your purchased seats are. I am not sure there is a bad seat in the house, honestly. We got there about an hour before show time, had reserved a large table, which is a picnic table, and were 30 feet from center stage. There are a few - a very few - smaller tables and a bunch of Adirondack chairs that could be purchased, too. Picnic tables, as you're aware, have no back support, so make sure you see someone perform who makes you want to get up and dance! Some in our party ended up laying in the grass because of a sore backs. But then, we're old. Oh, and only some of the tables have umbrellas for shade, so plan your sun screen supply accordingly, too. Food and beverage is better than any other venue I have been to recently. The beers are delicious and I am told the ciders were great, too. Among our party there were pulled pork sandwiches, their fried chicken sandwich, a cheeseburger, French fries, and - the best thing we got - frozen grapes! Aside from the fries, which were just ok, the sandwiches were good. Prices are more than what you would expect at a restaurant but way Way WAY less than the crap that Delaware North serves as the Garden and Fenway or any of the swill at the Xfinity center. Service was efficient and friendly. Rest rooms are Port-a-Pottys. Staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be following this venue to see who is playing here.

How much are you willing to pay for memories? Two years ago, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I quickly realized that there were many things I had taken for granted. For example, I always assumed that my mother will always be around and that there would be plenty of time to do things together and to make memories. There will always be enough time to make up for all the mother and daughter things that we didn't do when I was growing up because my mother was too busy working endless hours to provide for the family. Her cancer taught me that we only live once and that there is no better time than the present. Post surgery, My husband, my son, and I took my parents to Belkins Family Outlook Farm. This was my mother's first time apple picking since immigrating to the US back in the 80s. I also took her here because this was the first place that I had gone apple picking. I had gone apple picking with my four younger siblings here many many years ago when I had worked and earned enough to pay for my four younger siblings to go apple picking together. I remember, even back then, the price was exorbitant at $70+ for 6 adults? The price continued to rise over the years. When I went with my mother, it cost about $120+ for four adults and one child. It is expensive, I agree. However, I would pay anything because money you can always make more of. Time, we do not have a lot of. My memories of the orchards had always been of the scenic train ride slowly passing through rows and rows of apple trees. It felt as though nothing has changed during my last visit. It was as if the farm was stuck in the past, frozen since my first visit with my siblings. My fondest memory was of walking beneath the grape vines, shaded by the canopy of leaves. Every now and then, blades of sunlight would pass through the labyrinth of leaves and catch you by surprise. It was a blessing to be able to walk beneath the grape vines with the people who meant the world to me. The farm is still as lovely as I remembered it to be. Enjoy your time at the orchard and spend it with the people that matters to you. Make memories that you can look back on fondly. Money you can always make more of.

I went on an unseasonably warm Saturday in October (10/10/20). It was 76 degrees, but there was a nice breeze to keep things from getting too hot. I went with a friend and he had gotten our tickets online in advance, which was required. It is a bit expensive for walking around and getting a small bag for apples. Yes, apple picking is about the scenery and the experience rather than buying apples. Maybe that is why this trip was less thrilling than I was hoping for. They did pretty well considering Covid times. The routes were mapped out and one-way. The good thing was that it kept people from crowding. The bad thing is that you couldn't linger or track back if you realized you liked the first variety better (for example). There were 3 varieties available for picking. Things were a bit picked over, but that's to be expected approaching mid-October. We were able to fill out bags with decent fruit. I'm just sad that the one-way-ness meant it was almost like a timed activity. No wandering back and forth and getting better views or pictures. In fact - I didn't take a single picture in the actual orchard for fear of holding things up for others behind me. I really wanted to be able to sit down and enjoy the day, but there was a huge line to get into the "dining" section. We didn't even bother. I did buy some hard cider, soft cider and donuts to take home. Everything was delicious! This was an ok experience overall, considering Covid, but I had a better time when I went to Honey Pot last year.

Belkin family Lookout Farm is fabulous it's a great place to spend the day with the family or just come and get some fresh produce and drinks. They have pumpkin patches, apple trees, Strawberry Fields, Asian pears you can pick it all here fresh right off the tree or the vine. My favorite is the honey crisp apples my God you bite into them they're cold juicy crunchy everything that makes an apple amazing only triple fold it's worth the drive here just to have one. On this trip I Purchased some apples some apple cider and some apple cherry hard cider looking forward to trying that never had a cherry hard cider before I bet it's amazing like everything else here. They also have pumpkins apple pie's candy popcorn kettle corn it's a great place to come if you have small children they also have a little train rides and hayrides with the tractor you can spend a whole day here. Fabulous place‼

This place is outrageous. $25/person for admission over age 3. Each person gets a small bag. The majority of the honey crisp apples were rotting on the trees. Also, the hard cider was undrinkable. Very disappointing and expensive experience!

My spouse and I visited the farm with our kids and grandkids on Saturday, August 19th. My spouse had recently injured her knee and was having difficulty walking longer distances. After we paid our $260 for our family, we learned that the train had stopped running. Since there were 2 golf carts parked right at the entrance, the 2 of us asked if we could get (half mile) ride to the orchard, where we would meet the rest of our family. Being in the hospitality business myself, I wouldn't have waited to be asked seeing a SENIOR walking slowly with a brace on their leg. RELUCTANTLY, one of the women gave us a ride but didn't offer a ride back. Aside from their lack of consideration...$20 per person regardless of age is not worth it. Our family won't be retuning.

I usually LOVE coming to this farm and have been coming here for the past 6 years for apple picking, cider tasting and snacks. I am really disappointed I pre booked for Saturday 10/3 at 3:30 pm and when we go to the small apple picking area it was all picked over!!! We had to pick up apples from the floor!!! Super disappointing. We paid $50 for two people and had to pick them up from the floor and only got to actually pick asian pears. I know it must have a lot to do with COVID and not being able to use the trains but they shouldn't be selling tickets if they are out of apples. The dining area was awesome and so was the cider and apple donuts!

Gorgeous view, good food, and spaced apart picnic tables were perfect for our fall afternoon with friends! The cuisine is your simple salad, sandwiches, and pizzas, but everything tasted fresh. Our babies loved crawling in the grass.

Ok. We typically go apple picking here at least once a year (not this year, thanks to COVID). But it is VERY expensive, so we don't go often. My son loves the train and play area, but the price is definitely an obstacle. My husband & I went here a few months ago for a distanced date night and they did an AWESOME job. They should honestly do this every year, COVID withstanding. The menu is quite limited, and very expensive for what we got, but it was a gorgeous night and the view is great.

This farm is huge and there are a bunch of activities for kids here. The low star is due to expensive admission fee ($20 for adults, $17 for children) and bags were pricey too. The line for the train and store check out line were long too. They need more cashiers during peak hours. Plenty of parking here.

I cannot stress how terrible this commercialized farm is. GO TO HONEY POT ORCHARDS. Lookout farm was the worst experience I have ever had in my entire 24 years of life. The staff treats you as if you disrespected their mother, they are wildly unhelpful, and make snarky remarks if basic questions are asked. This farm is also commercialized, and customers have zero access to the facilities advertised. You have to sit on grass everyone has walked on. It is the worst farm and orchard I have ever visited, and I am from Massachusetts. Do not go here. The food is also processed and not made on the farm, nothing is fresh aside from the apples or fruit you pick off their poorly maintained trees. There is also no parking. Terrible experience

Unfortunately this was my first time and probably last time to this farm. It's nothing but unorganized chaos. The parking attendants had no idea how to direct traffic, there was no one directing people to park. Limited amount of u pick items, poor signage to give directions on where to go. No signage to direct you where to get a wrist band for the dining area. People who had no reservations were seated before people with reservations. People with reservations were seated in an area with limited shade on a hot 80° day. Over all, the "family experience" was poor. We didn't even stay for our dining reservations because there was no tables with shade available and no one wants to back in the direct sunlight whiling drinking alcohol and waiting for food especially with children. Better organization needs to be done.

I see I'm not alone when I say how disappointing this so-called farm restaurant is. Nothing is freshly made, all seemed reheated frozen food surrounded by leaves of fresh lettuce.The packaging waste is incredible, with little thought of sustainability anywhere. It's as if the pandemic has settled in and dictated their system - meant for takeout only. The Greenhouses all are empty and a little sad, as if sitting next to a sarcophagus. The menu, because it's frozen food, is inflexible, and expensive. No changes are allowed. All in all, a good opportunity wasted.

I drive out to Lookout Farm every year for a peck of Apples. Sure, I could pick them up at the grocery store but these are huge, ripe and absolutely delicious. I always look for the Asian Pears and usually select a couple of each type of apple which ends up filling the peck. I can understand paying for the right to pick the apples. It is a happening, something to do with the girlfriend or family for the afternoon. Boston is lucky to have a place within driving distance.

This place has been around forever and I remember picking fresh vegetables here when I was younger. It is now known as an apple picking farm and brewery and I would leave it at that. It is barely a farm in my opinion ( no fresh eggs or vegetables). They have an outdoor restaurant (didn't eat there) that I guess is best to have reservations and a short walking path. It is a beautiful area to just have a bite to eat or have a private event. I can only recommend this as a place to have a date or a social event but not for families.

My husband, son, and I just went to this farm to pick strawberries, see farm animals, and listen to live music. We knew this place was pricey, but we went in with open minds since the website looked great. Unfortunately, there were very few strawberries in the field. The ones we could find were all tiny and scraggly. They are charging $7.00 per dry quart to pick these berries. We felt completely ripped off since the quality of the berries was so poor. The children's section has a playground and a few farm animals. The "live music" was a man with a guitar who performed 4 songs and then took a break for 45 minutes. It cost us close to $50.00 and was a complete waste of money. With so many great farms and places to visit in this area, I'm surprised this place is still in business.

We went here during phase 3 of Covid, so things were open but with restrictions. That being said, going to places that follow Covid restrictions is important for us and this place did a good job with it. We went later in the season, so unfortunately the orchard we picked from was almost a half mile walk. I think they usually have some sort of tractor, but we had to walk, which is not great for a 3 year old. They have all the rows of picking going one direction, so you had to walk all the way to the back of the orchard, then turn around to get to the apple section. This is all fine for adults, but not for small children with tiny legs. Once we got to the apples, they were HUGE, I was so impressed by the quality of their fruit. We will definitely go back next year and hope for more activities for kids.

Here was my experience at Belkin 'Family' Factory. My family and I left with only two beat up pears and a handful of grapes. The apple trees look meek and barren. Only standing 4 feet tall, they were dwarfed by me and my embarrassed son. My family and I drove 40 miles to get to this place, so naturally we were quite famished after the 4 mile trek through the wasteland that is called the farm. The man checking for reservations for the brewery insisted that we were lying about making one, even when we showed him the confirmation. They would not let us have a table. We could eat in the isolated horse barn 2 miles from the property ONLY if we ordered take out and no other customers saw us..My daughters stomach became too concave for comfort, so we left to hit the nearest Panera bread.

We went this past weekend and had a wonderful time! It's an absolutely beautiful spot and the entry and directions for walking through the rows felt safe and well thought-out with regard to COVID, the staff was friendly and helpful, and both the apples and cider donuts are delicious!! I saw someone complaining in one review about there not being enough fruit during the week (I think they do different fruit during the weekdays, like Asian pears) but when we went for honeycrisp apples on Saturday, the trees were overloaded with ripe fruit. We planned on about an hour picking with our toddler and found that about 40-45 minutes was the right amount of time before he started getting bored. TBH, I'm not sure what all the one-star reviews are for. Yes, it's expensive, but you know that before going. Also, when you realize how much fruit is falling to the ground, either because people are accidentally knocking it off or because they find something they like better and don't want to take up space in their bags, it's easy to see how $20pp might make sense. In fairness, we didn't go to the restaurant so I can't speak to that experience. If you're looking for a good deal on fruit, this probably isn't the right experience for you. But if you're looking for a really fun fall-in-New-England activity to take your young children to, I'd say this is a win!

First and last time here, we were looking for a place for my kids to spend the nice weekend and found this place. Were told $20 mandatory per entry per person for Apple /pear picking (have 8 yo and 6 yo)...what a rip off. We don't need 4 bags of apple!!!!!! They force you to pay by head counts in your party. Go somewhere more fun like honey pot.

I'm quite surprised with some of the reviews here... I went to Lookout Farm Restaurant and really liked it. Parking: Easy and open- you're typical farm/vineyard open parking system Arrival: this is a "hands off" dining affair, you merely check in at the front and then have your pick of any picnic table in the field you like Order: Hands off which I like- you can the QR code at the table, make your drink and food selections, pay, and someone brings it out. Easy. Beer: Solid. My GF and I each had one of their beers and they were solid. If you like true craft beer you won't be dissapointed. They have APA, IPA, DIPA, and some sours/fruit type beers as well as ciders. Solid Food: Again, both my GF and I thought everything was solid and good. I had the BBQ pulled pork with eggs and hashbrowns that were yummy. GF's plate received rave reviews. And we split a yummy biscuit with a side of honey butter (Yum) Price: Yes, a "tad" higher then some other places, but this is likley an expensive operation as most restaurants and mixed businesses are. Beers are roughly $9-$10 for a 16oz pour, entrees range between $15 and $20. Water is free in the gazebo or you could buy bottled. An 18% fee is added to take care of gratuity (all for that). I didn't think it was even approaching ridiculous. It's priced appropriately in my opinion and anyone who thinks it's expensive should stick to making sandwiches at home or going to the 99.. Service: Again, this is a more hands off place. Order, it's brought out, you throw away your trash on your own, easy and I like it. Think of it as a "catered picnic" type of vibe. If you want white glove service, go to a proper sit down restaurant, yeesh...Try something different for once. Every person I interacted with there was helpful and friendly Atmosphere: I really liked the hands off approach personally. So many orchards and vineyards swarm around you too much and never leave you alone. I liked the open seating, I liked being able to wander around the grounds and check out the farm stand without being followed around. My take on the possible sources of the bad reviews: I think a lot of the bad reviews center around a couple themes: #1- waste: yes, I agree there is a lot of plastic and not enough recycling for a "farm"..sure. #2- staff/price/friendliness- In my experience, what ruins these places is people treating them like a daycare. People with kids want EVERYTHING. They want their kid to run around screaming, they want free kids meals, they want free kids apple picking, and they want the staff to bend over backwards with high chairs and cleaning up after their kids. This doesn't happen here due to the way it's ran and staffed. It's not a playground, free fairground, or a daycare. It's a an operational farm with a restaurant and a brewery. If you treat it like such you'll be pleasantly surprised. #3- Hands off approach: no, you can't customize you're order or barter with your server for substitutions. It's a solid menu with good options. If you want full service vegan, go to a vegan restaurant. If you want something hyper customized, go to a specialty restaurant. Some people are never happy. So..come here if you want a different and fun experience, want to eat on a farm and have some solid beer and food and perhaps take a walk around the grounds later..Do Not come here if you want to use the grounds as your child's playground and daycare. Do not come here if you expect freebies for your children. Do not come here if you think paying for you child to pick apples is ludicrous. If you think you can do it better, start your own farm. Running a business is expensive and cheap consumers is why many good ones fail. Perhaps many who left negative reviews here would be better served with a $5.99 Happy Meal and letting their kids play in the free McDonalds Playground?

I have wanted to like this place SO badly - and have a local place to eat lunch/dinner. I have given them 3 or 4 tries. Tonight in my pulled pork entree - on BBQ night - I found a piece of cooked tuna fish. I have been seriously underwhelmed with every meal here and angry with myself for spending that money on mediocre (at best) food. So sad. I won't go back. I really wanted to be able to support them as a local.

So just got the email about the Farm opening back up & they have changed the rules of the Season Pass... Now I will agree with most of the reviews here... If you are just going to apple pick you will be disappointed at how expensive it is, they charge you to get in & then for apples... So last year after having been the year before I decided to splurge and buy the season pass (it is normally $99 - but for a special opening weekend it was $69) and if you did the math it was what you would have paid for one visit... so we bought it & went almost every weekend to the park & rode the train out there & The kids loved it... So when the email came last week about the farm being back open and now the Season pass is $149 but it includes free fruit and free other things, and a bag, and shirt... I called the BFF and asked her like did we REALLY love going all the time or did we just go because we had the pass AND COULD?! She agreed, we could have just went to any park instead... Soo had they offered just another pass for around $69 (not needing all the free gifts) I would have jumped on it, but sorry Belkin Im going to have to pass this year... Also considering this isnt even where we Apple Pick (we go to Honey Pot - almost for the Donuts alone)! and with the cost of visiting just ONE time, I probably wont be visiting much this summer! I think you should re-think your packages and you might get much more business or Faithful comebacks!

This review's intent is to focus away from the regular farm and more on their newly opened hard cider taproom. Just a heads up on this. I had never been to Lookout Farm and had heard very mixed things about it but being a craft cider fan, when I heard that they had just opened their taproom, the wife and I knew that we'd have to check it out. We'd been to Bantam, we'd been to Downeast, and were happy to see another newcomer in Boston's booming craft cider scene. A short drive later, we arrived, parked and stepped into a beautiful and very tastfully decorated taproom where a few tables were spread out adjacent to a beautiful, long bar. Behind the bar were four taps mounted onto the front of a tractor, which is the logo they're using for their ciders. We ordered a couple of flights and were able to try an unfiltered, farmhouse-style cider as well as an oak aged one, one featuring ginger and lemongrass and a dry-hopped one. Each was very unique and they were all pretty good. They also had food available including cheese platters, pretzels and flatbreads and a few fridges in the corner of the room featured some 4-packs of 12oz bottles of cider to go. The staff was friendly and I look forward to returning with some friends and board game, or with the wife.

Nice orchard with a train ride. Three of us (2 adults, 1 child) on a Monday were able to pick Apples, Peaches, Nectarines and Asian Pears... $84... quite expensive.. and the inflatables that the website says that children can use... well there was no employee around and the area was blocked off... Overall, I probably won't be back..

Went on a field trip earlier here and disappointed with service. One of the employees screamed at my students and said they could never come back again because they were just being overly excited kids which my staff and I had already addressed them. The reason I give it one extra star was that one of the employees apologized on her behalf and was also horrified by that worker's utter and sheer disrespect. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable doing another field trip here with my students because we don't deserve that type of treatment and if that lady doesn't like her job or kids, she shouldn't be working there.

Terrible management and ownership. Very rude and disorganized not family friendly in the least.

The billionaire owner of this business could lower his prices and still do very nicely, thank you. It is NOT family friendly from a cost perspective.

Nice place, but $20 mandatory bag for each person (including a 9 and a 6 year old) is a ripoff. Look elsewhere.

Echoing a lot of the other reviews here. This place has a terrible business model. My family loves apple picking but they charge $20/person for a tiny bag. They wouldn't let me accompany my family without each person buying their own bag. If you come here with your kids, be prepared to spend $80-$100 to walk through the orchards and pick 4-5 apples per person. Not sure why they won't sell individual bags, definitely wouldn't come here again.

A corporate farm, with small trees organized into neat rows, with their COVID controls, you're forced and funneled down 1 aisle of apples until you exit. It's extremely crowded, charmless, and has the atmosphere of a chain theme park instead of a New England apple orchard. Lines everywhere, including the attached restaurant, detract even more from the setting. I would recommend a smaller farm further away from Boston for a more traditional experience. Adding a third star because the food is quite good and the beer and cider they produce is phenomenal.

Absolutely ridiculous rip off! It is better to make the trip to honeypot We paid $70 for 2 adults & 2 children and a small bag of apples. First off you have to pay $15 per adult to get in and $13 for kids ages 3+ Then you have to pay for bags for your apples 14$ for a small bag that holds around 10 apples and 22$ for the medium sized bags. We went on Columbus day weekend and there were completely no apples left! Everyone searched and walked miles and finally filled up our small bag with a couple green apples. They told us at the front desk there were pears & golden apples but there were none left. The animal farm: 5$ for donkey & camel rides that goes in circles that was around 1-2 minutes long. No hand sanitizers! So make sure to bring your own The donuts where great at $4.50 for 3 At the end they give you apples that were picked up off from the floor so i would avoid that

So I stalked belkin's U-pick page and Facebook page multiple times before heading there to get peaches. Was careless and missed the $8 admission fee part- but the farm is gigantic and it does have many, many types of apples, pears, and peaches, and you get to sit on their mini train around the big farm. They also also have cool props for you to take pics with like an antique looking Ford Tractor. So I ended up fitting a dozen small-medium sized peaches in their $9- 5lb bag along with some apples. Pretty pricey but hey..they have picnic tables under a tent so maybe bring along a bunch of food?

So many negative reviews. I went into it knowing the cost of admission but wanted to check this place out regardless. I liked the idea of the cidery after the picking.. the cost is a a lot yeah. But I got so many apples and if you really looked for it you found the most perfect apples!! We got so many honeycrisp which were so sweet and juicy. The bar on the way out was crowded and had a long line for flights. Someone on the staff told us about the bar out back for beers and food so we went and waited one minute in line for some a large IPA and cider. We got a couple of snacks which were just mediocre. The drinks were cold, the sun was hot and we got a table pretty quick. I really enjoyed the day and if you know about the price of admission before going you'll enjoy the close location and fun day!

Pros: large selection, gorgeous grapevines overhead provide shade, nice options for dining and snacks as well. Cons: this is NOT a place to go for large families. Pricing requires everyone four years and up to buy a bag. So if you bring 4 kids and parents, that's SIX bags of fruit. It literally cost as much for me and four kids to pick fruit, drink cider, and get donuts, as it did for us to go to Six Flags and I have to give the fruit away because we can't eat this much before it spoils. When I asked if I could accompany my kids and not buy a bag I was told they had a place for me to walk instead.