Russell Orchards

Farm · Ipswich ·

Russell Orchards

Farm · Ipswich ·

Pick-your-own berries & apples, winery, bakery, farm store

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147 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 Get directions

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Where to Find the Best Cider Doughnuts in New England

"Old-fashioned doughnuts often include sour cream or buttermilk in the recipe. Since her husband doesn’t eat dairy, Leah Klein of City Living Boston suggests a dairy-free version from Russell Orchards in Ipswich, Massachusetts, close to Crane Beach and the Crane Estate for views of the ocean and color-changing trees." - Adam H. Callaghan

https://www.foodandwine.com/cider-doughnuts-new-england-8716201

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The Best Cider Doughnuts in the Boston Area | Eater Boston

"Another from Ipswich, Russell Orchards has been around for nearly a century, so the team knows a thing or two about apples (not to mention pears, apricots, and even uncommon fruits like jostaberries, all of which the team makes into wine). Fans of the orchard’s cider doughnuts are radical in their devotion — ask one, and they’ll assert that no other cider doughnut exists anywhere in the world. Fair warning to the sweet-toothed out there: Russell doesn’t roll the doughnuts in sugar." - Terrence Doyle

https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-cider-doughnuts-boston

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Best Massachusetts Pick-Your-Own Apple and Berry Farms | Eater Boston

"Apples are the main pick-your-own attraction throughout the fall — watch for updates on varieties on the Russell Orchards website — but blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and more are available earlier in the year, typically parts of June through August, depending on the crop. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Russell Orchards also offers a farm store, a barnyard (feeding animals and sections of the barnyard are currently off-limits due to COVID restrictions) and a winery (tastings are not currently occurring)." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

https://boston.eater.com/maps/pick-your-own-apples-berries-pumpkins-massachusetts-farms

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Nearly a century of family farming yields cider doughnuts, fruit wines, and seasonal pick-your-own near Crane Beach. Celebrated by Eater Boston and highlighted by the Boston Globe for its farm-to-fall ritual.

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Russell Orchards

Hannah L.

Google

Ambiance: Market-style store selling a variety of their own goods. There's fresh apples, baked items, fruit wine, and ice cream. Activities: Wine flights, a small pumpkin patch, and of course the apple fields where you can pick your own. Apple Donuts: Incredible! Fun to watch them made fresh, though I wish they came out warm. The sugar and cinnamon is in the inside rather than outside! Strong cinnamon flavor, not overly sweet. Apple Roll-Up: Warm and delicious, just like an apple pie in roll-up form with fresh apples and cinnamon. Apple Cider: The best! Fresh, slightly tart, mostly sweet, and so refreshing. Pure apple flavor.

Cameron

Google

Russell’s is a must-visit for everything Fall! From pumping out delicious, fresh apple cider donuts to apple picking and farm animals, to a bustling farm store with everything and more, it has something for everyone! They also have an extensive wine section and tastings, and their baked goods looked amazing too, definitely can get crowded but it’s popular for very good reason!

Alperen I.

Google

We stopped by to pick berries. The farm has many animals and is open to visitors. There is a local shop and a tasting room where you can try local drinks. Berry picking was fun. Afterwards we visited the animals and sampled the local drinks along with an apple cider donut. The donut was tasty but the drinks were not to our taste. The pesto sauce sold in the store was delicious and a bit expensive. I also recommend using insect repellent

Alan K.

Google

Such a cool experience! So much to try from a well stocked shop. Apple picking is available but way more than we needed for a few days in town. We enjoyed a few good items and a hot non alcoholic cider. Lots of other produce from specialty wines, honey, baked goods, whole pies, ice cream, cooking books and much more. 🥧🍎🍏🍯🍦

Daphne V.

Google

We always stop at Russell Orchards on the way to crane beach. We love their baked goods and freshly harvested fruit. Their grapes were incredible - I’ve never tasted such flavorful grapes in my life. Highly recommend a stop here - bring an extra cooler if you’re heading to the beach for the day to stock up on things from their shop! We also love looking at the animals. Typically, we’ll see ducks, donkeys, a horse or two, goats and pigs.

George F.

Google

A beautiful farm to visit! I was not able to go into the farm itself for picking but I will this fall! The farm store has a variety of foods including fresh fruit, corn and ice cream! There was also a wine bar which was a surprise to be sure but a welcome one. I also had some raspberry sorbet there which was some of the best ice cream I've ever had! I highly recommend visiting Russell Orchards!

Jonathan M.

Google

Russell Orchards is an awesome farm that I love visiting. They have a shop with so many great things inside. You can buy lots of apples and produce inside, there is a really good bakery, an ice cream stand, and a room filled with lots of wine. I love their apple cider donuts - they are absolutely delicious and they are not covered in cinnamon sugar but they don't need to be. Their mulled cider too is some of the best I've had. If you walk past the store, there is a very pretty pond with lots of ducks. Their chicken coop and barn is just next to the pond too where you can see the animals. There are several dozen chickens, 2 pigs, some donkeys and goats, a sheep, and some horses. Everything is maintained very well and the animals seems to be taken very good care of. The farm also has apple picking in the fall, and lots of berry picking on other months throughout the year. In the fall they run a donut stand for when it gets extra busy when everyone wants donuts. It's a great place to visit in the fall especially. Everything about this farm is very cute and is also decorated very well. There are also electric vehicle charging stations.

Jenn B.

Google

A very nice place to visit. We spoke with a nice woman there who was very knowledgeable about the farm and answered questions we had. They have a few animals outside to see as well as a pretty little pond. Lots of goodies for purchase inside as well as fresh baked pastries. A nice wine selection made with on farm produce. Prices varied and were a bit more than a grocery store but this is supporting a local business and local sourced goods.