Long Grove Apple Haus

Have not been to Long Grove for a few years to buy their apple cider donuts. Was looking forward to what use to be the best donuts anywhere and bought 4 dozen. To my disappointment they can only be described as awful. Absolutely no flavor other than the excessive cinnamon all over them, probably used to compensate for their lack of flavor.

Always a wonderful time at downtown Long Grove. Fantastic homemade carmel apples and candies. Yum!

I’m confused how this place does not have hundreds of positive reviews. It's like a hidden gem I just found. The apple pie is amazing, 10/10. Little pricey ($25) so I can’t justify buying it often but worth it if you want to splurge now and then. They have so many options of treats and sweets to choose from for all preferences and budgets. Great atmosphere and good service.

Absolutely scrumptious brown bag apple pie. We had shipped to MT & served for New Yesr’s Day dinner. Guests loved the pie. The crust is crispy, the apples are terrific quality that maintain firmness and flavor. Spices are perfect compliment. Worth shipping for a special occasion. A+

Cute shop. This store is combined with the confectionary, so the Apple Haus side has baked goods (apple cider donuts, pumpkin bread, etc..) while the other has chocolates and things like that. I highly recommend the apple cider donuts. They aren't exactly cheap ($8 for 6) but are very good. There is a small parking lot dedicated to these stores. If you go during a slow time you'll probably find a spot right next to the bulding. If that small lot is full, you'll have to park in the large lot across the street. Both are free.

This place the best apple products in Illinois. The cider donuts are 12/10 and life changing. We come here often and it's never a disappointment. Come here ASAP!!!

Mold on our $25 apple pie! We went to the long grove apple Fest and the vendor booth outside as well as inside the store ran out of what we really were looking forward to (Caramel covered apple pies) so we picked our second choice and drove home only to realize what we had purchased was inedible. Highly disappointing.

So, we've now shared brown bag apple pie from the Long Grove Apple Haus with extended family, and they agree - best apple pie we've all ever had!!!! Ordered a couple pies for Christmas Eve lunch, the pies went fast!

My husband and I came to Long Grove Confectionery after trying their chocolates from Jewel. We wanted to try it from the source. There is a wide variety of chocolate, donuts, and other confections to choose from. A true chocolate lovers paradise. We got the chocolate dipped cookie sandwiches and peanut butter meltaways. They are phenomenal. The cashier was friendly and pleasant to talk to. Plus it feels good to support a small local business. I highly recommend Long Grove Confectionery!

The chocolates are to die for! I always have to make a stop in when downtown!!!! Huge selection and the staff is amazing!!!!

We loved everything. Can't wait to go back for the strawberry festival. This town is extremely charming and definitely worth a visit.

This little shop holds so much flavor inside. The aroma coming from the building will make you want to walk right in. It's such a cute bakery/coffee shop. Not much room to sit down. They have two tables and a couple of small couches. Fall is the best time of year to go. It does get extremely crowded when Apple Fest comes along but it's worth it. They have the best brown paper bag apple pie. It's perfection in every bite. You can also buy a pie and take it home to make and it will taste just like you're eating it fresh from the store. I absolutely loved the apple donuts and apple strudel. They don't miss with their pastries. I also ordered the apple cider slushie. I wasn't too thrilled with it. They changed up the recipe from the previous times I've gone. It had a strong, spicy aftertaste. Which made drinking it a chore usually when it's my go to. Guess I'll have to try a different apple flavored drink.

Attended the Long Grove Strawberry Festival, talk about packed!!! Parked 4 blocks at another makeshift parking lot sponsored by the Lion's Club of Long Grove. Much to taste smell & see. One never not stops at Long Grove Apple Haus. Today it was Strawberry Donuts!!! Light delicious anytime. As you can see by the packaging they all didn't make it quite home! Mangia, Cheers & Nazdrowie!

Absolutely delicious apple pie! I think that the paper bag apple pie is one of the best in the Chicagoland area. Warm cinnamon apples on the inside. Delicious, caramel-y crust.

It was such a cute little shop I strolled into on a rainy morning. the vibes were immaculate! I only got the apple cider donuts and they tasted heavenly. can't wait to go back and see what other fall items they have for sale!

OH MY GOD... Apple cider donuts... Best donuts I've ever had. These donuts are gonna get me fired. I can see it now.. I'm going to be sitting in the middle of a meeting fantasizing about these deliciously tantalizing donuts... MMmmmmmmm Oh yeah.. they had a bunch of other stuff that looked equally delicious. But the donuts - OH MY GOD, THE DONUTS.

It doesn't get any better than this when it comes to apples! We had some of the Apple Haus's delicious apple cider, apple cider donuts and their "brown bag" Little Davy Apple Pie while in Long Grove this Saturday; I could have died and gone to Isaac Newton Heaven! I really can't say enough about the pie in particular. With a crackly, sugary crust enveloping soft apple slices, this made for delicious breakfast food when microwaved for a few seconds. My family is from MI originally and were really bummed out that we couldn't find any apple cider mills around Chicago upon moving here in our first couple of years here. We will DEFINITELY be back here in the fall!!!

Now I understand what the long lines at the Strawberry fest was all about. I popped into the Apple Haus one weekday afternoon, knowing I won't be messing with a mob, and went home with a single serving of their apple pie and apple doughnuts. The doughnuts, while tasty, could do without the generous coating of cinnamon sugar. The granules are big and interfere with my enjoyment of the doughnut itself. The apple pie, on the other hand...., Oh. My. God. I have not bitten into a pie so perfect. Crunchy yet soft crust, fresh and not overly sweetened fillings, and it's still mouthwatering good after sitting on the counter for 2 days. In fact, their apple pie is baked in a brown paper bag, the science of which I will never comprehend, provides the crust its indulgent finish. And they recommend that you don't store the apple pie in the fridge and instead leave it in the open at room temperature. The other draw to return is its stock of Galena strawberry jam in the store. We seldom like sugar free jam, but Galena's is naturally sweet. Next time I return, and it won't be too long, I'm coming home with the BIG PIE.

DELISH!!! If I couldn't help it, I'd be drooling right now just dreaming about those amazing apple fritters and paper bag baked apple pies... mmm hmmm! Can't wait to be back in Chi-town and make a special trip to the charming town of LongGrove! I just wish I could've made it to their strawberry fest. :(

This bakery is amazing! The donuts and pies are top notch. They also have so many other candies and treats to choose from!

6/2021 Have not visited in many years. Was ok. The strawberry donuts..... Just ok. Nothing special about them. I get good strawberry donuts at Mariano's I think.

We visited the Apple Haus on a Sunday afternoon and left with many goodies. The Apple Haus sells not only it's famous brown bag apple pies, but they also carry a huge selection of apple-based syrups, breads, pound cakes, preserves and sauces. The Hickory Apple BBQ sauce is to die for. It's ridiculously amazing. The cider donuts don't look so great (brown and plain) but they are DELICIOUS. You can pick one up to sample for 80 cents. We left with 2 brown bag apple pies - apple and cranberry apple. So good!

Was delighted to get my Apple Haus fix today. Five stars for the apple cider donuts alone. I am not normally a big donut person but I could probably polish off half a box of these if given the chance. They are light, non-greasy, just the right amount of sweet with that tangy cider taste. Apple cider on its own is also delicious. Apple slushies, well, I'm not a big slushie person, but my husband sucks them down like there's no tomorrow. Can't comment on the pie, but I'm sure it's absolutely amazing. Note: Come to Long Grove on a non-festival weekend and you won't have to wait an hour for your fix.

I have spent most of my life in Long Grove and have been going to the Apple Haus for donuts as soon as I could eat solids! I always return to get my fix of apple donuts. Equally amazing are the Strawberry and Chocolate versions they make for the other festivals. However, the apple donuts remain number one in my heart because of all the memories they hold for me. They are the best when you get them fresh out of the oven and eat them warm :) I have been known to eat an entire box of six on my own under these circumstances! Also, the hot apple cider is fantastic! I love to enjoy one in the fall, especially when it is during the Apple Fest. One negative aspect is that during apple fest the lines can be agonizingly long!

How do you like dem ah-pples? Whichever way you like it, find it here! The have apple cider and apple cider slush, note, they taste like cider, nice, dark and woodsy. Also a must to digest here: apple donuts and if they have them, the pumpkin donuts, awww yeah. Along with the to-go items, they also have cider by the gallon and other assorted pastries. If you have time, they have a little shop with some jams/jellies, spices, canned goods from local sources and you can do a little shopping while waiting in line for your goodies. Santa may have the North Pole, but Johnny Appleseed's got Apple Haus.

My uncle used to own a shop in the Long Grove Historic Shops and I helped him out one season. It was also then that I discovered the best apple pie from the one and only Apple Haus. Since 4 years ago, not a Thanksgiving goes by without me ordering a couple of Uncle Johnny's brown bag apple pies from there. They are amazingly fresh and delicous with tapioca mixed in the filling and a buttery crust! Typically, with pies, you have the fans of the top crust or fans of the bottom. With this, I can't decide. Can I like them both? The brown bag does keep the pie crust crispy though! I love it. I can't wait for dessert on Thanksgiving! All I know is Apple Haus makes the best apple pie! I've never tried the other pies.. I should give them a chance too. They also sell the Little Johnny's which is almost an individual-sized apple pie but it's not baked the same way and doesn't have tapioca. Still delicious though! Everyone's been talking about the apple cider donuts -- when I picked up my pies today, I just couldn't resist ordering half a dozen donuts to try. They were delicious! And, no, I didn't eat all of them! So soft and airy on the inside but crispy on the outside. When you arrive in Long Grove, and you don't know where the bakery is, just follow the scent of baked goods and you will be sure not to get lost. It's a popular place! As I walked back to my car, I heard a little girl tell her mother that she wanted the apple cider donuts!

Who doesn't love this place. Whenever I think of the holidays I think of Apple Haus. It wouldn't be Thanksgiving or Christmas without an apple or blueberry apple pie. Situated in historic Long Grove the town is quite kitschy, but they make a quality product. The brown bag apple pies aren't the only thing to check out. Their donuts are probably the best cake donuts I've ever had. The apple donuts are dense, but not dry and with a little bit of crunch. Today they even had a seasonal pumpkin donut and I have to say that it was even better than the regular apple donut. It was soft and sugary and absolute heaven. You have to make the far drive from the city even if it's just once. It's hard to be disappointed when they make such tasty treats. Definitely well worth the drive. I have been making the trip out for several years and it's now pretty much tradition to go at least once a year.

Let's just start by saying that everyone is completely right about the apple donuts! Delish! I even was worried because I greatly prefer sugar on my apple donuts. No fear, the spongy goodness and amazingly fresh apple flavor more then make up for the lack if sugar. We also picked up an apple fritter (don't skip over this-just as amazing, if not better, then the apple cider donut), mini apple pie (put in oven to warm, then in mouth!), and apple butter (not your typical consistency, but still yummy... Probably would not buy again though). Why, then, you might ask, did I not give this five stars if everything was great?! Well, not great service. We were stared at with no greeting when we entered, and the girls behind the counter clearly would be much happier if there was no one in the store. Clearly they are too ignorant to know that would mean they were out of a job? My biggest issue is that this is long grove. It's whole market is people looking for a cute old timey feel and when you have three snobs behind the counter, it ruins it. Look around, apple Haus, you have a great product, but you are in a town that seems to be getting pushed by the wayside that could be really great. If apple Haus is going to make it, they need to play up the old timey feel and perhaps find some friendlier employees. Don't let my rant detour you. They sell some really great homemade products, just don't come in expecting the service to blow you away like it should.

I'm so happy Long Grove is pretty close by, because those apple cider donuts are phenomenal! They have so many other goodies, I'm looking forward to going back.

THIS STORE IS OPEN!! Best apple pies I've ever tasted. Brown bag makes crunchy carmely crust. Great warmed with ice cream .

Went here for one reason only: to buy cider doughnuts. The store, besides being a bakery that sells doughnuts, bread, and pies; it had many other things such as spices/condiments, sauces, marinades, and other cooking/baking knick knacks. It was a quaint and welcoming environment overall. The workers were very nice too but what else do you expect from a small town? But onto the cider doughnuts. Those things are delicious. They are about half the size of doughnuts that people are used to (i.e. compared to dunkin), but man are they tasty. They are cakey, moist, and sweet, with apple and cinnamon being the major flavors. If you have a chance to try these cider doughnuts, I highly recommend them. It ended up being the highlight of our trip out there.

I would love to give the Apple Haus 5 stars but unfortunately due to a bad experience this weekend, I can only give them 3. The cider doughnuts and brown bag apple pies are amazing, as everyone stated, but the operations of the place during apple fest were horrible. It seems as though they tried to be somewhat prepared by adding a second line, but the fact that they only had 3 people behind the counter was an Epic fail. We waited in one of the two lines that wrapped around the fest and stood there for a total of 2 hours. I would have actually been OK with that if once we got inside they were properly staffed and they were helping customers with a sense of urgency, but that was not the case. If they were more properly staffed, they could have gotten people in and out in half the time. In addition, there was no organization to the line or how people were getting in and out of the building, so there was an issue of people trying to cut in front of other people that had spent hours waiting. I would definitely give the food 5 stars, the service and management however, would only get 1 star.

The ONLY reason I flew the Chicago and visit family, was to be sure we took a trip to Long Grove to buy something from the Apple Haus! Since it's closure I refuse to go back!! I have heard that a new store may open to the memory of the Apple Haus! I sure hope so! The food and treats made from apples was the best anywhere!!!

The Apple Haus is one of the most famous places to visit in Long Grove. People from all over flock to this little cafe to indulge in their homemade apple donuts and to drink their fresh cider. They served strawberry donuts for the Strawberry Festival, and I have to admit, they are just as good. We also purchased Apple Cider slushies and they were super good!

So I find myself waiting in a line that easily rivals the lines at the Great America. We, (the people in front of me, behind me, and myself) are in line for a roller coaster ride of infinite proportions. We are gearing up for a taste sensation that can only come once a year. The name of this extravaganza is the apple cider donuts. This year the line snaked out the store, over the cobbled stone steps, past Josh the balloon man, and scratched quite close to the water fountain beyond the flower shop. With the mix of gorgeous weather full of blue sky, white marshmallow clouds, unseasonably warm temperatures, and the last day of the festival near a close these may have factored into the long lines. There were two long lines for donuts. One line ended up under the white tent awning, cash only. The other llne that I was in had a longer wait, but Apple Haus takes plastic and I can order up apple pie ice cream, three scoops (to share). There should probably be a sign that tells you how long the wait will be. No worries I knew what I had anxiously anticipated. Four dozen donuts later with a davey apple pie and apple pie ice-cream in tow, I find a ride that can make my taste buds squeal with delight. The festival donuts are different from the rest of the year because they are sugar- cinnamon coated. Apple donuts are usually glazed throughout the year. The davey pie had a spoon already tucked in amongst the crumble crunchy crust that made my heart leap. Of course we would be eating this delectable pie now! Find a grassy area preferably shaded, lay out a blanket, watch the kiddies toss the football around, listen to the live band jamming. and the experience is complete. Want another ride? Holla! Apples in the Haus!

Wow, holy apple pie-gasm. The best tasting apple pie Ive ever had, even if the thing absolutely will not stay together when I slice it. The fresh pressed apple cider tastes like your eating a fresh apple, two for two. This place rules just based on those two things alone. Add to this a buttload of more things like apple butter, apple maple syrup, and a bunch more really tasty looking baked goods. I will be back, and probably soon.

the apple cider donuts are the perfect combination of a crispy coating outside and a moist filling inside.

I love this place but the only reason I gave it 4 stars is their pricing. I am willing to pay for quality product but there is a poing where some shops take it too far. Their Apple Fritters and pies are to die for but not quite at the pricing they charge.

Adorable town! Very comparable to Glen Arbor, MI or Solvang, CA. The cider and donuts hit the spot. I was on the hunt for a cider mill... and this was the closest thing I could find within an hour of Chicago. So, I was a little disapointed that it was just a store. But, I had that hunch going in. We had a great day and enjoyed the Apple Haus!

Besides the fact that this store is adorable, the 5 star rating is for the apple cider donuts alone. WOW! By far the best donuts ever! I can't wait to go back and buy more and can kick myself for only buying two and not tasting them immediately. This place alone would make me want to return to Long Grove, good thing the town is so darn cute!! I hope to return for Apple Fest in October!

My review is simple. Fresh. Cider. Donuts. Honestly, that's all you need to know. Get one while they're warm.

Best apple cider donuts in the world! Not that I've ever had any apple cider donuts elsewhere, but these are the best donuts, period, of any kind. So soft and coated in sugar. Mmm... Yum Yum Yum! I questioned myself the other day as to why I only come here once a year during Apple Festival. I must be stupid. But I've seen the error of my ways and won't be stupid anymore. I will gain some weight, sure, but it will be totally worth it.

Just had their apple cider donut for the first time ever yesterday. Joking aside, this is hands down the best donut I have ever eaten. They also have that amazing apple bread. And the baby davy pies! Ohhhhh the pies... This is usually the first and last shop we visit in Long Grove :)

Ok, first of all I'm not a huge fan of apple pies. I think people tend to make them too sweet and heavy. Apples are sweet in themselves and do not need too much sugar if you ask me. Apple-cranberry or apple-blueberry pies are more to my liking since they are usually more tart and light (at least that's how I perceive them). That being said, we dropped in this very charming and amusing town based on the recommendation of a friend. We knew we were getting the "brown bag" apple pie. My husband LOVES apple pies and will even buy one from Sam's (if I do not make the time to bake one myself!) to satisfy his apple pie craving. So clearly when I suggested that we get the apple-cranberry/blueberry, he said no. We also got the apple cider and pumpkin donuts based on the recommendations on Yelp. Well, now here comes the review: The crust was the only part of the pie that I liked. The apple filling was, as expected, too sweet. Even my husband who loves the crappiest apple pies confessed that Sam's club apple pies tasted better. He did not like the crust either. We did NOT get the deal with the brown paper bag other than it was a big messy oily wad of paper which could have not been there. If they absolutely need to bake their pies in them, can't they just take them off and sell them to people?! It was disgusting to look at and left me wondering if the piece of paper has so much fat on it, how much is actually in the pie??!! The apple cider donuts were also a disappointment. We had gotten a box consisting of 3 pumpkin and 3 apple cider donuts. I smelled them first in order to determine which was which and could not tell. We then tasted what we later found out to be the apple cider and concluded it was the pumpkin since it did not taste like apples one bit. Then we had the pumpkin and found out that the one we ate before it was indeed the apple cider. Disappointing! And to think that I had not had donuts in over 12 years to have this and break my oath!! (I used to eat donuts a lot and then I got fat, hence the oath!) The pumpkin donuts were very nice. The consistency was wonderful, the pumpkin spice was heavenly, and I absolutely enjoyed them. We also bought two "no sugar added" preserves, raspberry and apricot, from the store which we have not sampled yet.

The brown bag apple pie was great on the outside, but "eh" on the inside. Sweet, buttery, sugary crust- best pie crust I've ever tasted. The baker who created the dough recipe knows their stuff. But, the apple filling inside was a bit too tart for my taste. If you like tart though, their pie won't disappoint. I'd still buy the pie just for that wonderful crust. Scoop out the inside, fill it with caramel or something, warm it for 15 seconds on the microwave, and add vanilla ice cream on top. Yum!

Yum!! The apple pies are fabulous! I get the Baby Davy (smaller pies) for my son. He eats the apple inside and I finish the crust! We are both happy. And the apple doughnuts are moist, sweet, and delicious. I also love their baked breads. Sometimes they sell croutons and these are just great ground up as bread crumbs over baked chicken! Yum. Good thing I live so close!

The donuts were amazing. I cannot wait to go back to get a bag full of these morsels. However, i cannot give them a 5 star because the apple pie was awful, maybe old. Elegant farmer in Wisconsin beats them hands down in the brown bag apple pie category, but will definitely go back for the donuts.

Why this place closed is beyond me. I gave them 5 stars based on the food. I'd give them -2 stars for closing. Yes, Long Grove has seen a downward drop in business but with them leaving it only makes it worse. At least could they have just moved? Then they say to support the local businesses. Kinda ironic since they were the business we wanted to support! That was one of our main reasons in making the trek from Mokena to there. Had to have a donut, get a loaf of cranberry bread and a jar of Ivo's strawberry-rhubarb butter (Even though he has now priced himself out of the everyman realm and into the "gourmet" orbit... ) then get some cider and have a fun day shopping. They really shot themselves and the town in the foot.

The pastries are amazing, but its cramped crowded and you have to take your stuff to-go. If your in the area its worth a stop.

Great pies! I have many memories of drinking the cider here when I was a kid and it's just as good now!

We were at the Apple Haus during Apple Fest. The Cider Donuts were outstanding!!! The apple pie on the other hand was disgusting. The apples inside were nothing but mush. It was like eating a crust filled with applesauce. We do realize that applefest is a crazy time, however we paid over 15 dollars for a pie that ended up in the garbage.

During Thanksgiving of 2007, I purchased two Carmel brown bag apple pies and they were positively delicious. The pie crust was perfect and the apples were just right (not too sweet or too tart). Carmel topping on the crust sealed the pie to perfection. I am not an apple pie lover, but these pies converted me to become the American apple pie lover. Since then, I have tried many apple pies and nothing matched up to my pies from Apple Haus. I live about 80 miles from Long Grove and last week Thursday, I decided to make the trip. Upon arrival, my coworker and I were truly disappointed to see a "CLOSED" sign on the door. We did the next best thing (we thought) and purchased a frozen Apple Haus pie from the store next door. While baking in the oven, the pie really made the kitchen smell like I was baking a home made pie from scratch. Now I am eating some of my apple pie and disaster struck. The pie was drenched and drenched again in butter, the apples are too sweet, and even the crust had too much butter. 911 should be called to have these folks arrested for atrociously messing up an apple pie.

oooops! gonna miss those doughnuts, but i'll figure out how to duplicate them. that's what i do.