Cider Barn Taproom at Carlson Orchards

Waiting nearly two hours in an unmoving line, while countless tables were left not cleared off or unattended, for food that was severely mediocre. $40 for a bag of apples on top of that, and we barely made it in time to pick them due to the long wait time at the cider barn. Would not recommended to friends family strangers or even enemies! Only shining star was our rockstar waiter who was left alone in the weeds, we love you king!

For those interested in the taproom, be aware of 3 hour minimum waiting time on weekends. Lack of staff taking over to the table. 70% of the tables are empty and dont allow you to sit. Would suggest just do grab and sit. Serve by yourself.

Absolutely beautiful place. I got their classic flight, their big apple pizza, and the mozzarella sticks. Everything was great, my favorite cider was definitely "Legacy". The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. If I am ever in the area again, I am going to make it a point to visit this place again.

Perfect spot for a fall day! Great variety of hard ciders are available, along with pizza and some food truck options. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There are plenty of picnic tables to enjoy your drinks and the view of the orchard. This spot gets very busy in the fall, so be prepared to wait in line. It does move fairly quickly. We got in on a sunny fall Saturday in just over 30 minutes. We selected the cider sampler and sausage and hots pizza. Our favorite ciders were the Oak Hill Blend and Simply Dry. The pizza was delicious! For these views and great drinks, we’ll definitely be back!

This was our first visit to the taproom and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a pint of Jamaican Sunshine and shared The Big Apple pizza (apple slices, caramelized red onion, brie and a balsamic drizzle). Super delicious!! On the property they also have a cute farmstand. I bought a 'self bake' Cherry pie for later in the week. Great experience... we'll definitely go back. **Update: I made the Cherry Pie. It was delicious but the bake time was way off. I baked it per the instructions but after an hour I INCREASED the temperature to 400° and baked for an additional 30 minutes. Next time, I'll bake at 400° for 30 minutes, then drop to 375° and bake for 30 minutes (or till golden brown).

Amazing experience. Tried their warm non alcoholic cider, very refreshing. Also tried the cider flights, they were great. Their big apple pizza was also delicious, a unique taste. Also got the corn chowder, that was warm and nice too.

Very nice place for a date or to go for a drink with loved ones. The different ciders are amazing, all unique and delicious. The servers were very nice and seemed to enjoy working there. Always good to see. One of the owners even sat at our table and let us know what was going on at the cider barn. The live music was also a great addition. Lots of scenic areas to sit and a cornhole setup for whoever wanted to play (even the kiddos). We ordered a few pizzas which took a long time but were tasty, just kinda thin. Good bar food pizza. Family owned and nice atmosphere, especially at sunset. Tasteful merch at the gift shop area too (pint glasses ect) Give these guys a try and support a great small business

We arrived and waited nearly two hours to be seated for food and drinks. Tables that were open were left unattended and nobody was getting sat. Food was alright but not worth the wait. Waiter was extremely kind, we loved him! But overall a terrible experience and would not return.

5 stars for the peach pizza alone. We sat outside in the open back yard area of the Carlson orchard brewery/restaurant. There was an open lawn and games like corn hole for waiting customers to play with. We were helped almost immediately by the servers which was great since we had our two active toddlers with us. We ordered the peach pizza and fries. Both were delicious and were brought to us in under 10 mins after ordering. We met another family with kids due to the open seating. Our bill was brought to us right away and we were helped frequently through lunch. What more can you ask for?! Oh good music, they had that too :)

First time at Carlson Orchards this fall for apple picking! They have a variety of apples and the place is huge. We got there a little later so a lot of apples were gone. Apples are actually good tho. It is definitely packed but the crowd dispersed well in the field. Their cider donuts are soooo good especially when eaten hot. I also got their cider and hard cider to-go and they were GREAT. My friend and I got in line for their hard cider flights and food but the wait was soo long so we decided to turn back. Overall, a cute fall activity for friends and family and good cider!

What a fun orchard! I know there are a ton of places to pick apples in the area, but this has been one of the better ones I've been to. The orchard itself was great and didn't seem too overcrowded. The store had all the necessities you'd want - go for the cider! If you want to enjoy the restaurant on premises, get there early! Sadly, we didn't have time to get it out, but I'd totally go back and check it out next time.

Cutest orchard in Mass! Absolutely beautiful during the winter season & got my fix with the best cider donuts! Not to mention the best Granny Smith apples. Absolutely fell in love with the decor and amount of variation with holiday sweets & treats. They even have take home recipes to share with family and friends to stay warm during the winter. Soups, desserts, snacks, fresh cider and lemonades- they have it all. Definitely have to check out this spot.

This farm was so cute!!! The seating area for the hard cider was clean and picturesque. I didn't try any of their food since we went right after already eating lunch but it looked (and smelled) good. The ciders were so tasty! I hate how they don't allow you to choose the ciders for your own flights but it didn't turn me off so much that I wouldn't come back. It was a bit of a rough day with service but our waitress was doing her best and she apologized for being slow. The flowers were beautiful!

Carlson is still worth your (and if family, your kids') time. It was our go-to upick place for over a decade, and we still go. BUUUT we know enough not to go on the weekend mid-September through mid-October. They've done a lot to expand their "B2C" business over the years, and it's paid off in a nice barn and cider that keeps getting better. The first few years' ciders were not great, but I'm really enjoying the Jamaican spice and some of the other varietals. Overall a really pleasant location when not crazed, and the food truck and inside food is good. But again, you really gotta time it. Moreover, it's definitely gotten really expensive relative to inflation - so whereas we might have picked more, now we keep reducing, and are likely to go elsewhere. Plus they've gotten pretty officious and restrictive like some of the other popular places (like Parlee), and that leaves a sour note. I'm already paying a premium price - are really that worried about "spoilage" and me packing in a few extra berries or apples? Their blueberries overall are decent, their raspberries good, and some of their apples (like honey crisp) are very good. Too late for this season, but their peaches and nectarines are "next level" and we will keep coming for those as long as we can look past the crowds, cost, and officiousness.

Still leaving 5 stars, because we need to support local agriculture BUT they massively need to improve their system. We waited for an hour in line in the hot sun to get into the cider barn, while at least 10 tables were completely empty for the entire hour+. Someone came out and started letting people in who did not want to order food (since apparently the kitchen is understaffed), but this was only offered AFTER 30+ people were waiting for an hour. What ???? Why is it not set up like a simple bar--they're only understaffed because it's way over-complicated with wait staff and a kitchen inside the cider house (instead of with the other food trucks), when it should be a simple farm-stand/bar set up.

My cousin was getting engaged and we held a surprise for her in the barn at the bar. When we came in we were met with a rude women who said no one informed them even though 2 separate people called to inform them of the party. They were abrasive with the whole party and refused to let people go onto their own tabs for their own convenience. It turned a beautiful celebration sour.

Crisp, Delicious, and well-balanced cider made fresh on site! We ordered the flight and we could truly taste the differences between each pour. Most of the time I feel like the writers of a beer/wine/cider use too many 'fluff' words to make it sound fancy or try to impress us as consumers, but these ciders are so well made that the flavors are present and overly-descriptive narrations are not needed. We ordered a Big Apple pizza that was a brie spread base, carmalized onions, and topped with fresh apples and balsamic glaze. Ohhhh Myyyyy, it was incredible! I hadn't had a brie pizza before and I hope it's not my last. I couldn't get enough, even after my stomach pleaded with me not to eat anymore. The location itself is cute, a rustic barn with family style seating, beautiful orchard views, and plenty of outdoor space to sip back and relax. If you're looking for a place to enjoy the nice weather, this is your spot. There's a cute gift shop on site as well so make sure to check that out, too!

It was great! Peach pizza was amazing and the pioneer drinks were also great! Next time im will try fruit picking!

8/26/2025 went to the Orchard with my granddaughters. According to website and their (2-day old recording) available for picking were peaches, raspberries and blueberries. We were a bit disappointed as we wanted to pick some blueberries, along with the peaches. Apparently, raspberries needed a few more days to ripen, absolutely understandable. Relative the blueberries - on our way to the peach trees we passed the blueberry bushes which were absolutely brimming with ripe blueberries. We were told that blueberries could be purchased at the store. No thank you. We paid $38 for a pack of peaches. At the entrance to the orchard is a person selling more containers if you need them. He informed people exiting the orchard with their peaches that, if you pile your container too high, you will be charged extra! Upon exiting the orchard with your peaches, the same individual has to place a checkmark on your container to ensure "you cleared the checkpoint." I have been to many orchards, but never experienced anything like it. It is absolutely classless! Nonetheless, my granddaughters had a good time which was the goal! We stopped at the store and I purchased a berry pile. Where the pie filling was absolutely delicious - the crust was about 1/4 inch thick and chewy. Many charming orchards can be found in MA, as well as NH. Sadly I don't recall the name of orchard we visited in NH. In addition to the bounty which can be found at Carlson (when available) the NH orchard also had currants and gooseberries.

We wanted to go to an apple orchard to be outdoors, try some cider doughnuts and drink some cider while being outdoors and have a good time. The website indicated it had all of this, and the place looked nice on the surface. However, upon arrival we were very confused on where the apple picking could take place but the worst part was not being able to order anything and sit at the tables. There was a line that seemed to be to go to the dining hall, but a sign was blocking the entry, indicating 'seating not available'. So we wanted to inquire about it and walked into the dining hall hoping to see what was going on or ask someone. A very rude employee just asked me what I was doing there "why are you here". When I said I was looking to sit down and order drinks she said to go outside. But offered no other instruction. We wandered off to the fields to see if maybe the line would be available to get into. Came back after 20 minutes or so and it seemed to be moving but still with no way to enter the line. I asked other customers who were in the line how did they get in and they just said they jumped the ropes. Saw several other customers turn around disappointed. The dining hall looked empty and it was still hours before closing. I don't recommend the place, there are plenty of other orchards in the area. Customer service was terrible.

I don't blame them for pinching every penny possible from the customers, but at least provide decent service. Everything is super overpriced, but as we explained to our kids you are also paying for the experience of a working farm. Lines are incredible long for all the seasonal fixtures (45mins waiting for apple cider donuts). The cider barn was slow, and the flight of ciders was subpar. We didn't even get an explanation of what we were drinking or at least a card to go off of. The waste associated with the apple orchard was crazy, but the fall vibe was nice.

Oh how many ways did I love Pat? MANY MANY WAYS! And so now a love fest with Carlson Orchards has started for me. If there was ever an ambassador for this lil piece of community and everything apple, its Pat and of course Katie Carlson with those marble grey eyes, soft and bright red hair and energy to plow down an ox itself. Tempted by having tried their products at home after a dream trip to Spain's Basque region and visiting a cider house - one of many (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/basque-cider-houses-keep-cultural-and-culinary-history-alive), and a co-F45 workout partner from Harvard, we decided the day was so crapolahumidundecided2023summer, that it was time. And so we did. If you have never had salsa with a twist (spoiler - its apples), give it a try. They hand you a bag of chip strips and a container with the stuff. Nice starter - the salt, sweet and soft spice is a good way to start "the legends" flight. Sampling some of my favorites and some new ones (not my favorites) off tap is a different thing to behold and fun. My husband did the "other" flight and we had a jolly ole time exchanging ciders and taking the ones we didn't like that much and trying our hand at "alchemy" - worked like a charm. No food trucks that day so we ordered a pulled pork (I wasn't brave enough to try the pizza, particularly when we have RailTrail flatbreads in our hometown and we had just done the fermented dough-to-live-for at Revolution in Lexington, damn!). THE CHUNKS OF PORKY DELICIOUSNESS is something full of napkins because it is slathered in a sticky sweet bbq sauce delight. I don't do coleslaw often, but when I do, I'm picky. Coleslaw with a twist (spoiler alert... its apples). Our server Tim was a bit on the shy-ish side but really eager to talk ciders. Everyone there, top to bottom are immersed in this amazing families history and their craft, approachable, affordable, unpretentious but working classy product. So lovely, you expect fairies to be flying over the orchards when the sun goes down... (oh crap, since when did I get this corny?!). And then, there was Pat. Their manager/events coordinator. Kindred soul. Sista from another mistah. Who is an ambassador par excellence. What a gal! We chatted away and I regretted miserably not trying their apple pizza. Get this - baked brie on pizza dough with apples. SHUT UP! MUST. HAVE. Here's the thing - the flavor and quality of the ciders can stand up to the centuries worth of Basque tradition. And if they can get their act together, I am going to cry deeply for a new dish... PORK APPLE SAUSAGE as an entree or an appetizer. They can use their Harvest brew (tastes like apple pie) somehow in braising those suckers and serving either on a plate or with some corn tortillas or corn bread (APPLE CORN BREAD OF COURSE). Who knows? I just think that the pork and apple is always a thing. Kraut made with apples and braised pork and apple sausage for Octoberfest? Maybe they can start something that we can all finish, washing down with your favorite fall cider... Just sayn... And so in our deep communion with nature (I now feel like I'm a transcendentalist...) and all things delicious, we vowed to return. To fly again with a flight. To enjoy a food cart. To chat it up with Ms Pat. AND GET THAT APPLE PIZZA THINGY, now a bucket-list item. WHY? Because I can.

Went to Carlsons for the first time and decided to try the Pioneer flight, as well as the the Peach Festival (on its own). Both were great and you definitely don't get skimped on the flight. The plain cider was really good too and less than $3 if you aren't looking to drink! We also got the Chicken Caesar pizza, which was delicious, but I didn't grab a picture. If you get the chance, grab the seats that face the orchard (there's cornhole too) as the view is really nice, especially during sunset. But if it is busy, there will be people with kids, so inside or the tent covered seating is just as good. The wait staff were great as well; would definitely come back or recommend if you are in the area :)

My boyfriend and I came for dinner on a Friday evening. We sat out on the patio and it is so clever how they positioned the seats to look at the foliage. It was a little chilly & thankfully we sat near the heater. The cider was delicious & neither of us a huge cider fans. He ordered the Harvard Harvest & Jimmy the Coop. I ordered a Peach fest & Co-jito (not available on weekends). My favorite of the 4 drinks was the Harvard Harvest- it really tasted like fall. Next we ordered corn chowder & the Big Apple Pizza. The corn chowder was watered down: however, I really enjoyed the pizza. It's a perfect size for 2 if you're hungry & 3 if you want a snack. Toward the end of the night, we wanted to take home some donuts and cider with us. Thankfully they had leftover bags of donuts but we couldn't purchase cans of cider because that's only sold in the store. So the next time visit, I'll be going to the store before it closes.

Came here with family: 2 grandchildren, 2 parents, 2 grandparents. We picked peaches (hint: go for the PF-22 variety!), took a tractor ride, and stayed for dinner (pizza and hard cider!). The whole afternoon was lovely and fun. Perfect for a family, all outdoors. Loved the pick your own. It was $38 for a peck, which turned out to be 34 peaches. That's $1.12 per peach. Not exactly cheap, but lots of fun and fresh off the tree. You can walk to/from the orchards or there is a tractor with trailer seating, lots of fun. The meal: excellent pizza with marvelous toppings including peach! The hard ciders were good, we had flights which was fun to try each variety. Excellent service too in a simplified format. Highly recommended!

I had the best cider I've ever tried today. Frank Carlson is a delightful gentleman and owner of this new (~4 weeks old?) cider making orchard. The new barn is a beautiful feature that is sure to be a popular wedding venue when Covid is over. There are all of the expected safeguards in place, employee masks, plexiglass, 6 foot spacing, open air spaces. The bathrooms are beautiful and clean too. The sinks have live edge wood counters. Unexpectedly nice!!!

We were very disappointed in our visit yesterday (8/11/24), 2nd day of peach festival. No peach picking since "groups" had gone through the orchards like locusts and picked all the ripe fruit. We bought fruit but it's poor quality. No labeling of cling or stone free and our nectarines are cling and the peaches our friend bought our cling also. Cling peaches are virtually unusable and I don't understand why farmers are even growing them. Many of our nectarines are also bruised and I suspect are drops rather than picked from the trees. We've gone to the festival for many years But this may be the last.

The little restaurant was great. I really enjoyed the flight of hard ciders. The pizza was also totally delicious and a great choice. Had a lovely view of their orchards while eating.

Loved how beautiful this orchard was on a perfect fall day. It was wonderful for apple picking. They had a amazing selection of apples. There is the main house restaurant that we did not end up going to because there was a line from hell. But we were grateful when they had some food trucks on site so I got myself an amazing health salad with flank steak. Another major line was at the farm store for apple cider donuts but to be honest they want really infused with apple cider but they were yummy nonetheless. Nice family environment. I highly recommend...so much fun!

Omg... insane...glorious...goodness...and simply the best!!! I really can't say enough about the place. I was so blown away with their ciders. So clean tasting and not over powering, just AMAZING! And to add fantastic to the review, the gluten free bbq chicken pizza is AMAZING! Just go and check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed. Have Peter wait on you at the bar, he is awesome and so gracious with his knowledge. He really knows his stuff when it comes to cider. I absolutely recommend this place. We came here on a Thursday and it wasn't as busy.. I can only imagine how busy this place is on the weekends.. wowza!! Enjoy!!!

Our first time to Carlson Orchards today, and a good (and yummy) time was had by my family. We initially went after we found that our go-to Honeypot Hill didn't have hot cider today. We took a quick look thru the Carlson Orchards store, and then spotted the Cider Barn out back. Not knowing it was a restaurant and pub, we were pleasantly surprised and decided to stay for lunch. We had a terrific bar pizza, which was very flavorful and crispy crusted, the mac & cheese, and a pulled pork sandwich. The Mac was piping hot, super creamy and delicious. The pulled pork sandwich was wonderful, served with a delicious crunchy slaw. We washed everything down with great hard ciders. The staff was just great - everyone with a smile, and terrific service. Check it out, you won't be sorry! PS- their hot cider is delicious, too!

Lovely orchard. We came on a beautiful Sunday around 12:30 and was pleased to see there wasn't pure chaos upon arrival. Parking attendants quickly directed us to "front row parking." We opted to visit the store first thing since there was a line and we weren't sure if it would get longer as the day progressed. Cider donuts were delicious (and I'm VERY picky). Really great flavor and even warm so you know they were fresh. They were a bit light/spongier than I'm used to, but didn't stop me from eating two before we left. I'd definitely get them again! $5 for a half dozen. Whoopie pies were also yummy and smaller so you don't hate yourself for eating one, after eating a donut too. We grabbed a mini shepherd pie and a mini chicken pot pie, both frozen. I'll report back later. The store is small and only had 2 cashiers, which is why there was a line. They could do with a third cashier if at all possible. There were supposed to be 2 food trucks, but only one was there (cousin's lobster). There was a switchback line to eat at the cider mill, which is also where the band was set up, so we skipped eating. Pick your own apple -- also only 2 cashiers to buy bags and one was cash only so the line was a bit slow. Also, just slow in general. A small bag was $30, the bigger one (1/2 bushel) was $40. There is a farm tractor to drive people to the heart of orchards if you didn't want to walk, but the walk was not bad considering the orchard starts immediately. The staff were all really nice and people were respectful of certain sections that were roped off because they're not ripe yet. There isn't a map and the signs are a bit on the lighter side in certain areas. Not a big deal, just meant extra walking at times to figure out what was in the next row. Some varieties were pretty picked over and we ended up wishing we got the smaller bag, but that's ok. Three recommendations: 1. Additional cashiers for PYO and the little market 2. A map of the orchard 3. Signs on both ends of the apple aisles

I'm from that town since the mid 1970s. Haven't been to Harvard in about five years. Went to the apple blossom festival and was shocked at how much I just annoyed the staff by me just standing there smiling. Lady told me to stand and wait for "45 minutes" like I was on her last nerve and I never met this person before. Everybody there was frustrated. It wasn't just me. Why do it if you just don't like people? Even the guy walking around that was playing waiter. Staring at me like I was hostile or something? We were there half an hour and just left in frustration. Trust me, this is not the review I wanted to leave

We got to the Cider Barn and greeted by a gigantic line of people waiting to enter. It was shocking because most of the tables were empty and only half seated. We were only looking to go have a drink but people had said they were waiting for about half an hour with no line movement. I asked the front and she let me know that you couldn't enter to have a drink and needed to wait to be seated and that this line was typical and always very long. I'm not understanding why they wouldn't want to make this experience more enjoyable and allow more people in. There was plenty of room and actually very empty so it's confusing. I wouldn't suggest going to the cider barn.

I have been to MANY breweries/wineries/ orchards....most places you can walk around grab food/ drinks from many areas on the property. We went to Carlson today.... Here this is not the case.... In order to eat or drink you must wait in a Disney world maze line to enter the cider house and you must have a table. We waited an hour and half to be seated, they basically only had pizza, the service was awful and the pizza was not anything I would go back for! We wanted cider donuts which was another maze line so we opted out! I tried the cider flight for the 18 dollars and I liked 2 out of the 6 ciders and even the 2 I liked I would never buy again. It was definitely the worst orchard experience I have ever had and I have had many

Great little orchard for apple picking! I came in the Fall and really enjoyed my afternoon picking apples. The orchard was definitely smaller than other ones that I've been to and the trees weren't tall so it was easy to pick the apples that I wanted. It also wasn't packed on the Sunday that I went, which made it easy to walk through the rows of apple trees. They bring you to the apple trees on a short hayride where the trees are sectioned off to ones that can be picked and ones that are not ready. Back at the farm, there's also a little shop where you can buy many different apple products (apple cider donuts, cider, pre-picked apples, jams, etc.). They also had samples of both hot and cold cider to try which was perfect for the slightly chilly fall weather!

Horrific. I barely leave reviews on this app, but people need to know: If you want a FREE cider flight and some *really* shitty cold mozzarella sticks that you had to ask twice for only for them to come out, as stated, cold, COME ON DOWN! Unless you're honest like my aunt was, who realized on the ride home that nobody, specifically our unattentive waitress, ever cashed us out after we sat for 20 minutes after finishing leaving us to completely forget about paying, who called anyways only to get someone on the phone that couldn't even find our bill. And then they just took my, again honest (their luck), aunts word on what we ordered and then charged her card without telling us the total. God knows how many other families left that day without realizing they didn't pay because I'm sure it happens often with the absolute lack of communication going on with the wait staff and hostess. Not that this place probably notices they're hemmoraghing money, they get so many customers. We waited over 45 minutes in line just to get a seat. Once seated, we waited 15 more minutes for our server to get our order. We waited 10 minutes for a hummus, baby carrot, and celery plate. They did not tell us that the pita chips ran out and that we would be getting cape cod chips instead. (ETA: I was interested in at least trying the pizza because of the rave reviews it gets on here. But our waitress never came back after our initial cider and appetizer order to ask if we wanted to put food in. Only came by in passing to ask how our food was and that's when I reminded her of the missing mozzarella sticks. Then, once I finally got them, she put them on the table and was asking me how they were while walking away. That was the last time she came to us.) Then we got our cider flights that came unlabeled and soaking wet on the paddle board they came on. The cups were overfilled and the woman that brought them to us kept spilling the drinks on to the board. The cider was watery and nothing special. Part of me seriously wonders if they were cutting it with water to keep up with the demand. Even if we liked it enough to want to buy some, the line for the store was just as bad as the line for the restaurant. And then, the shitty mozzarella sticks. Some other waitress apparently took my order to another table. My waitress didn't even realize or remember that I had ordered mozzarella sticks until 20 minutes later when we asked. Then, three minutes later, I got them and they were terrible. Not that ever expect frozen mozzarella sticks to be anything special, but the marinara sauce should at least be warm, not cold. The outside of the sticks was hot, but the second you bit in to them, the cheese sticks were still cold and solid. I ate them anyways because I was starving and we figured this is how they've been doing the mozzarella sticks all day and even if we sent them back they would still probably come back cold because nobody is quality checking the food. And then yeah, to top it all off, we didn't pay. We got up to go to the bathroom and, while this was partially on us for not at least going to the bar to pay, we saw that the hostess was already wiping our table down assuming we were done and so we just literally forgot that we didn't pay and we left. The person on the phone sounded shocked that we were trying to pay. But I'm telling you that that just means we were probably the first group of people that afternoon to realize it and tell them. Absolutely dysfunctional. Was hoping to come back to go apple picking or see the store another time, but I don't know if I plan on ever coming back again. So disappointing. This isn't even a wait staff issue, this is an issue with the owners and how this place is being run. The staff is absolutely overworked and it's no wonder our waitress was so inattentive when they just kept piling people in. Do not waste your time.

Waited in line for 45 minutes to get into the cider barn then inside we waited almost 2 hours just to get 2 drinks, 40 minutes of which was just waiting for our check, tried to flag multiple people down but despite being met with eye contact there was no movement to assist us, there were other people sat at our table but after 30 minutes of waiting for someone to greet them they walked out without ordering anything, waste of money and time.

Go for the hard cider and the flat bread pizza. We took a drive to pick up some of their hard apple cider that we had at a Chile cook off and fell in love with their Honey Crisp Cider. Atmosphere: The Cider Barn is a beautiful structure where you can enjoy flights of cider or a full pint. I of course opted for the pint of Honey Crisp. :) The space is set up as a casual tasting room atmosphere. Food: Tried two different flat bread pizzas and both were equally as good. The Apple pizza with Brie was creamy and had a nice contrasting balsamic vinegar glaze added. The BBQ Chicken pizza had a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce that paired nicely with the green onion and chicken. The flat bread crust was crisp and delicious. We noticed several people coming in just for take out pizzas and we can see why. Service: service was helpful, attentive and pleasant. All staff went out of their way to be sure you were taken care of. A great team of people. Check out the country store to pick up you 4 packs of cider, apples, cider donuts and other artisan products from local farms and artisans.

We had a wonderful date here! We visited on 08/20/22 - we had never been before Beautiful orchard. They have a lovely barn where they serve food, have a bar, and host live music. They also invite food trucks in so there's a little more variety. Super cute farm store with all kinds of fresh goodies We had a flight of their hard ciders - so delicious! We also ordered a peach pizza, which might sound weird but was sooooo good. We ate the entire thing! We already can't wait to come back. We will definitely come here for a fall date

Donuts are even softer than the quality of drinks. Apple cider Ds should be priority #1 and they are not even close to acceptable. My good friend trader Joe even whips up a better A.C.D.

Went to Carlson Orchards on Sunday arrived early to ensure to get parking and had a wonderful time! The staff were so friendly, and all other pickers were respectful and wearing their masks! I was impressed with the different apple varieties available! After picking my group checked out the barn for cider and flatbreads! We all got the cider flight and loved every type, our favorites were the Harvard harvest and the honey crisp! The flatbreads were also very delish! There was a bit of wait to get into the cider barn and the store but well worth it! Definitely would come again! For apple picking during Covid this was a great experience!

Really nice spot with great cider donuts and drinks. Only downside to this place were the long lines. But overall great place to check out during the fall

Came here on a Friday afternoon! This was my second visit here. Last year on a Saturday we waiting and waiting for lines to get in, eat, shop. It's one of the better orchards I've been too. It's really fun walking the many different trees with so many different apples to pick. Their price for the bag they give you is pretty reasonable! I'm sorry they were out of their Honey crisp, but the Golden delicious will do this year.

I have seen other comments as well about the rude service at Carlson Orchards. I want to honestly tell people about our experience at Carlson Orchards as well.I hope people take the bad reviews seriously before deciding to go to Carlson Orchards. I know many families with children go there. They would not be happy if this happened to their family and I know would feel the same way most likely. I was in the shop with my children. We were buying cider donuts and looking at apples to purchase. We were opening the fridge door to get the apples. I was grabbing a bag and I told my daughter to grab another one. The lady behind the register yelled out "don't open the fridge if you are not purchasing anything, shut the fridge to my daughter." My daughter did not even have the fridge open for more than a few seconds. I was so confused by this. How do we buy apples if the fridge is not open. And how would she randomly assume we were not buying anything. We were going to purchased it all. It was all very uncalled for and out of the blue. I told her she was not being very friendly and she needs to work on her customer service. She didnt seem to care and responded with "okay". I asked her name. It was Katie and then she told me she was the owner. Shocking behavior for an owner! My daughter was clearly upset as was I. We will not be returning. Do as you wish, but I know I would not want to support a business who has an owner who treats families, kids none the less like this. If she didn't seem to care after being called out regarding her behavior towards us, I doubt she will have a different perspective to another family. I have never in my life written a bad review. I get people have bad days, but this was uncalled for behavior from an owner of an establishment. Complety uncalled for and out of the blue. The rest of the staff we did encounter were pleasant. I would have returned if it was not for this owners behavior. She really upset my daughter and made her feel like she was doing something wrong. She upset me as well for how she treated us. So sad one person can ruin the whole experience by being so unkind. We will not be returning to Carlson Orchards or buy any of their products again.

The store sells excellent cider and pies, but the real treat is in the next building, which offers the best hard apple ciders combined with superb pizza. Go try it for yourself.

We stopped here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful time! The cider barn is a beautiful, open space area with all tables spaced out comfortably. All staff wore masks and we were asked to complete a form for contact tracing as well. We tried 4 of the pizzas and all were delicious - they are flat bread and crispy so perfect for individual servings or to share. We also tried the cider flight and loved each one. Highlights were the Harvest and Honey Crisp. Overall, a really relaxing and COVID- safe outing. The staff were so gracious and pleasant. We can't wait to go back!

I have loved this charming orchard business for the last several years, and their new barn area that serves hard cider and hot food is a fantastic opportunity during the pandemic to take a nice, safe break. The outdoor seating area offers a beautiful, scenic view of rolling hills, and the tables are spaced appropriately apart. We have enjoyed cider doughnuts and the flatbread, as well as the hard cider. We then usually stop in the store and get a few items, usually apple cider, fresh corn, more doughnuts, buffalo cheese dip. Recommend!

We visited the orchards yesterday. The apples were great, tons of options and huge size. It was very busy but thats expected on a beautiful warm fall sunday. We had a party of 10 so 2 of the party waited in a very long line to eat at the Cider Barn. They waited over an hour and then we got a picnic table. We ordered mac & cheese for kids and a few pizzas and a wrap sandwich. We waited an hour and half and our food never came. The waitress finally told us after we asked they were out of mac and cheese...and then 30 minutes alter when I asked about my sandwich she told us they were also out. We finally just decided to leave and go get food elsewhere. It was insane. The line was still about 30 people deep when we left but no one was saying anything about how slow service would be and how they were out of everything? It was so frustrating especially as we were with 4 toddlers and a 6 month old. We will not be going back and I would just warn you all if looking to get food after apple picking go elsewhere!

I'm giving five starts because the Big Apple Pizza was amazing. Had a fun time tasting cider with the cider flight and beautiful views of the orchard.

This employee attacked me and with a tool because I picked an apple I didn't know I was supposed to get. He then said "I'm going to murder your family" infront of my 11 year old daughter. When we talked to the owner he didn't do anything and basically said we deserved to be abused because we grabbed the wrong apple. Police were called yesterday when it happened and I hope justice is served because of this businesses actions and the owners actions. Stay away from this place. You can see the tool he hit me with in the picture.

I have visited Carlson Orchards in the past and went there again after a long while. Carlson Orchards used to be a nice and quiet place, surrounded by natural beauty, a place which felt homey and serene. Well, that's all gone now and it makes me sad. This is how the narrow focus on the profits kills a great business. The parking lot has probably tripled in size and is filled with cars. There are lines everywhere and the orchard is full of people. The staff is anywhere from unfriendly to downright rude. I think they even planted the new apple trees closer to each other. Everything is done to maximize the profits and it's right in your face. Sadly, the vibe is totally different now. If you enjoy commercial farms this is place for you. I don't think I will be coming back.

This is a hidden gem. A beautiful orchard off the beaten path near Harvard, Massachusetts. It is definitely worth the stop if you are driving through or even nearby. They have frozen pies and crisps that are unbelievably delicious. The fruit pie, which is a mixed berry pie, is one of the best pies I've ever had. The apple crisp is equally as good. I brought the pie to a party and everyone raved about it. Go get yourself a pie. The cider is pretty good too!

Purchased their hard cider at a local liquor store and I have to say it is easily the best hard cider I have ever tasted. Treat yourself and support independent retailers at the same time = Buy local, they put their heart & soul into it !

Socially distanced seating at covered picnic tables outside, orchard trees not too busy, bathrooms were clean. Food: - flight of ciders $6 (very good, nice range of flavors - hot apple cider had good flavor but was only lukewarm - apple cider donuts also yummy but not as warm and chewy as I'd like Apples: - around 10 types for picking - pretty good quality and taste, on the smaller side

We visited the Cider Barn Taproom on a cold Saturday afternoon in February. The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly, and the food and drink are delicious. We had the sausage and hots pizza which was superb. My husband and I both also enjoyed testing different ciders in the flights. Our favorite was the Harvard Harvest. We bought some cans to go in the farm store on sight. They also had fresh donuts and apples!

I live a few miles from Carlson Orchards and enjoy going there for their fresh fruit! But, their hard cider is absolutely outstanding!! It's slightly on the sweet side but is the best Massachusetts made cider I've had to date! The customer service here is always great and very friendly! If you haven't been here I strongly recommend it!! I've been here so frequently that I always seem to forget to check in!!