Twin Star Orchards

I saw all these recent reviews about the $5 entrance fee and the workers being rude. I think people were just upset about the $5 which honestly isn’t terrible. Anyways amazing place!!! hayrides are free,tips are welcomed!! I visited this sunday and there was plenty of people but they had a huge tent where people could sit and there was this guy cleaning every 5 minutes-Lots of bees but that was why this guy kept cleaning AMAZING JOB!!! Never once did I encounter a rude employee. The pizza was amazing, sooo delicious!!! Hayride staff, cleaning staff, food staff, and everyone was Amazing!!! recommending this place to everyone I know. On a side note, I recommend coming after 4pm (not sure what time the pizzeria closes) almost no people no heat and taking the hayride to get apples so it doesn’t get dark. You can find the apple cider donuts after hours in the red barn. Thank you guys for making this such an amazing visit!!!

As a person who follows a plant-based (vegan) diet, I did a lot of research looking for a place that would accommodate me. I am so glad, I made the decision to visit this orchard. We started our day off with the cider tour with Richard. Richard passion and enthusiasm about cider was infectious. This also cause the tour to run a bit long- so if you order your food in advance be mindful of this. After the tour we picked up our food and ate. We had no issue finding a nice place to sit as we listen to the live music. After eating we headed to pick some apples. The harvest is a bit light this year and only Golden Delicious were available to be picked. But that was just find- we were there for photo ops not the manual labor. As Black Queer and Trans people we felt so comfortable and welcoming. The staff was very friendly. For many reasons Twin Star Orchard felt very inclusive. Richard, let me know when you are ready for me to come officiate your nuptials on this beautiful property.

Great day at Twin Star Orchards! We went on an Apple picking hayride and then a visit to the cider house and food pavilion. Loved trying the cider flights and tasting the amazing bbq. The kielbasa, pulled pork and pizza were excellent. Also got some cider donuts and honey to take home. We got there at 11:30am on a Saturday in October and it was quiet, by the time we left it was packed! So I definitely recommend getting there before 12. There was a live band and plenty of seating in and outside the pavilion. A beautiful pond and scenery was perfect for an autumn day. Staff was beyond nice, everyone seemed happy to be there. Would definitely go back.

amazing cider and food!! all of the cider tastes so much fresher than other places i’ve been to. we got a tour with Richard to learn about the farm history and cider making process. every part of the farm shows how much this family business pays attention to details

My husband and I visited last week. The place is amazing even with the hiccup. Thanks to the Manager Anthony who took care of us. The food is on point and the view is beautiful. I highly recommend going here in the fall so excited to go back. I also highly recommend you order a burger it was cooked perfectly the pizza’s all of them are amazing.

I like this place! We went on a saturday before Fall season and wasn’t as crowded. Also the last weekend of free entrance fee, so we didn’t pay any. We entered through the cider house to get to the main area (where food and seating are at) but you can also enter through the red building. We ordered late lunch here (brisket, ribs, mac n cheese and cornbread was included) The brisket is good however the ribs have been over seasoned with too much salt! I would want to say the food would be good if only received warmed up. They do have a good ambience with a small lake surrounding the views. We didn’t go for the apple picking but just the vibes and music. Overall, probably would return here because it’s clean, pretty, and not too chaotic!

Tough one! I do love coming here as I live about 10 minutes away. The cider is amazing, the scene is gorgeous, and the pizza is pretty good. Unfortunately the last four or five times we’ve visited the staff has grown increasingly hostile, annoyed when you come to order, exasperated when a friend asked about the bathroom, reminding us 30, 15, 10, and five minutes before we “needed to leave” even though we let them know we had requested an uber. It all came to a head today…I guess in the fall they are charging a cover to simply walk onto the premises. We entered the way we’re used to entering and the woman working a register let us know it was the exit, I was confused assuming it had something to do with the apple picking and simply said, oh we just wanted to grab some cider and lunch…she then asked if I could “read signs.” I hadn’t noticed that everything was changing? I don’t think in the year since me moved the main cider bar was ever “exit only”? Of course we didn’t stay, I don’t need to pay $5 just to pay for lunch and I also felt a little stupid because of the way she spoke to me. It’s a bummer because we come often in the off season when the place is nearly empty and bring friends all the time when they visit the city…I’m not sure why we feel like we’re constantly apologizing for simply visiting?

Avoid this place if you’re really into apple picking. No apples were ready to pick except for a few Fuji, just 4 to 6 small ones at the top of the trees, and you’d have to climb to reach them. It seems more about apple cider and pizza, I guess.

This is our second year visiting Twin Star Orchards, and it's become a fall tradition for my friends and I! We initially came looking for a relaxed orchard to enjoy apple cider donuts, cider, and some fall foliage, and Twin Star delivered! This orchard has a little bit of everything: a store where you can buy apples, cider, merch, fresh and delicious apple cider donuts, and the option to pick your own apples if you're up for it. Hungry? They've also got a restaurant in the back that serves wood fired pizzas burgers, and cider. While the line for the wood fired pizzas can take a while, there's plenty of picnic tables by the lake so you can take in the gorgeous scenery while waiting for your food. Check this place out if you're in the area!

They're now charging $5 per person entry fees on the weekends regardless of whether you are picking apples, going to eat, etc. We decided to go the clemson brothers brewery instead and each used that $5 for a beer, which was a much better value.

Really nice cider house in an idyllic setting. What an amazing place to relax and enjoy a refreshing hard cider after hiking at the Gunks. The menu has freshly made Neapolitan style pizzas and burgers. I opted for the pizza and salad and both were delicious. Friendly staff explained the ciders and helped me choose. FYI they also have beers from Industrial Arts and is dog friendly outdoors. 10/10

We enjoyed Twin Star Orchards! We ordered the pepperoni and vegan pizza. FOOD: The pepperoni was super good and tasty. The vegan pizza was good but if needed more sauce, it was too dry. But all was very tasty! We also ordered the Bone Dry and Kinda Dry (I'm not sure if that's the name but it was the 2nd sweetest one) which were both food. SERVICE: It was ok. Not 5 stars. The place was basically empty, so the service could have been way better. LOCATION: Loved it, really cool space and lots of seating.

My husband and I decided to get something to eat after our Bike ride. We decided to come since they didn't open until 12 , so we decided to do a flight sample first. The margarita pizza was very delicious and out of this world. I think it came up to be $18.00 but it was so worth it. I messed up and decided to buy the two cans of Cider when I couls had just bought a whole bottle. Next time I will do that instead. My husband and I absolutely loved the view of this place. I am sure this place looks absolutely gorgeous in the fall time. My husband and I can't wait to come back here again. It's definitely worth it and everything is so fresh. The service was amazing as well.

We have been here 5 or 6 times at this point. We love the cider so we keep coming back ! They are dog friendly which is always a plus for us.

We have been going to this place since it opened and have always enjoyed it! Its been a few years since we've been here and we were shocked at how expensive it is now! They charge to rent a wagon, to rent an apple picker, they charge $12 for firewood for the fire pits!! If it's a cool day they should have them going anyway!! We always loved the pizza and the burgers but they too were very pricey. $22 for the dragonsbreath which I remembered tasting much better in the past. Burger was subpar...nothing special at all! That being said it's a cool place to go and walk around the orchard and sit by the pond. If you go on a weekday it's not crazy busy. It's just disappointing that every little thing has to be charged for. Oh and a dozen doubts is $30 Ridiculous prices. But people will continue to travel here and be happy to pay it.

Was informed of this orchard through Instagram, which was my first mistake. Nothing is as it seems and the "vs. reality" was pretty bad. My second mistake was actually making the trip out. There is a $5 cover charge per person. Doesn't matter if you plan to visit the cider house, eat, or apple pick. The tickets are timed entry and the staff will not scan you in unless AFTER your time, so don't bother showing up early. You grab a bag depending on how many apples you pick, and the smallest bag ($16), so I went for the larger bag (1/2 bushel) for a whopping $42. Only problem is that there ARE NO APPLES TO PICK. Trees are either completely bare, or the apples are rotten and inedible. So bad that in total I ended up with 11 apples in my $42 bag. AWFUL! The food situation is just as dire. 50 minute wait for pizza, 30 minute wait for already cooked BBQ ribs that was served ice cold. The experience was horrible. Left and drove down the road to a non-Instagram place and had a calm amazing time. This one is not worth it.

Unbelievable burger. Great outdoor atmosphere with picnic tables on a lake and the burgers were delicious, local and grassed meet. Vegetarian options also.

Fantastic orchard and cider house! There's a reason why the lines are out the door bc the apples are yummy, cider fantastic, and food delish esp the burgers and pizzas. They even have a food stand w fresh kimchi. If a $5 entry fee deters you it is your loss!

Love this place. We went there for the first time to celebrate a friends birthday. What a lovely orchard. I tried their cider beer and it was superb! Tried several items. All were delicious! Starting with the pig roast, the pork was quite tender and had nice flavor but a little too much fat for my taste. We also tried the burger, it was huge, messy and okay. No complaints, I tend to prefer smash burgers. But if you like big thick burgers cooked over a fire, this will make you happy. Also tried their pizza and I am a big fan. We got the margarita with extra cheese and it hit the spot! Next time I would get that again and I would also try the mushroom pizza. The place is just wonderful, I can't stop raving about it. They had live music when we were there and there are fire pits between each picnic table around the pond. I thought that was a great touch. I was super impressed with the fire pits. To be able to create warm fire if the mood fits and roast some marshmallows! Love love love this!!! The place had an overall nice friendly vibe. I'm looking forward to returning when they open back up in the spring. It's a great spot to meet up with friends. Definitely kid friendly!

Awesome! Great place! Food was delicious. Scenery was amazing. People are friendly will be back.

Went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the parking area was packed, but there's so much space around you didn't feel crowded at all. Very chill atmosphere, friendly staff. We got there a bit later in the day so the main BBQ offerings were sold out, opted for the regular menu items (specialty burgers and wood-fired oven pizza and it was all delicious! We ordered flights of cider, ended up liking the very dry "Bone Dry", and my wife preferred the Pet-nat styled "Three of Life" cider. Would love to visit again, relaxed place for groups and chillin in an orchard near New Platz!

I totally ridiculous that they charge you to pick apples bad enough a bag of apples cost $50 come on. Go a mile down the road to hurds farms they don't charge to get in and it a much better orchard

I appreciated how pet friendly this place is! The food was great too :) I hear the cider is great too but I didn't get a chance to try it but definitely next time! This was my first time here and I enjoyed the atmosphere. The orchard itself is so nice to walk around. I would recommend coming here for good food and live music!

This isn't a quaint little orchard: as the home of Brooklyn Cider Company, Twin Star Orchards seems to be a popular destination in upstate New York. Between people coming up from the city, locals, and out-of-state tourists, there were easily over 300 people here on a prime Fall weekend afternoon. That being said, the orchards are HUGE, so there was plenty of space to spread out. You can either pick your own apples from the orchards or choose from a selection in the store (or do a mix of both!). A peck of apples (about 12 lbs.) was plenty for me and cost $15. The largest bags (half bushel, about 24 lbs.) are $25. A lot of the orchard sections are blocked off (understandable because they need some apples left to make cider with!). The trees closest to the farm stand were totally picked over, but if you're willing to walk deeper into the orchards, you can find trees that are covered with fruit. Come prepared to do some walking! After working up an appetite wandering through the orchards, you can grab some food and beverages. Their wood fired pizzas are extremely popular for a reason! There was a 2 hour wait for pizza as the lunch rush was ending. You can order online to skip the wait--my online order only took 30-40 minutes to prepare--but they do shut off online ordering if it gets too busy. It might be a good idea to place your order first before you set off apple picking. The vegan pizza ($15) was amazing! It was topped with a beautiful assortment of seasonal vegetables: enoki mushrooms, broccoli rabe, and more. The sauce and toppings were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the cheese! Definitely pick up some cider to go. 750mL bottles are about $10-12. The raw cider I tried was so crisp, light, and delicious! With a triple threat of attractions (apple pocking, wood fired pizza, and alcoholic cider) Twin Star Orchards is a great spot for a quintessential Fall weekend. Just try to beat the crowds!

Brooklyn Cide House/Twin Star Orchards is an absolutely bucket list worthy day trips for anyone to make. Nor a fan of cider (beer)? Well then come hungry because the pizzas are must try. Stunning views, plenty of parking, and a great scenic drive from the Manhattan area. Honestly, its a very smooth and easy drive to take. Once you pull up to the large barn, you can call and place your order OR order via their website I ordered the half sour , dry cider, and another cider. Cans and bottes start at about 7.00 and can go up to 16.00 i believe. That being said, split a 4 pack with someone. There are some bottles and cans that can be sold by themselves. The pizzas are very tasty and a nice surprise for a cidery. its a thin, neopoltian, style crust pie. layered with various toppings, sauce, and cheese. perfect to share on a date, or eat for yourself like the gluttonous pig that i am. my friend grabbed the "dragons breath". he ate it down quick, loved it. I dont think it wasy spicy at all. For me, the non meat eater, i had the 3mushroom white. Love the tender shrooms, perfect amount of cheese, and the hint of truffle oil. a pizza to die for! Keep in mind, theres plenty of pizzas here to get for the non meat eaters! We ate outside at our car since it was a nice day. We were allowed to use the bathrooms as long as we had face coverings and gloves. the inside of the brooklyn cider house smelled amazing and i cant wait to attend when covid is over. Before you arrive, make sure to check the twin star orchards website about whats available for pick up. i will be back to try their cider donuts!

Twin Star continues to deliver an amazing consumer experience. Since my last review, Twin Star has opened its doors to the public and offers near similar services to pre-COVID. We were meeting some family who was traveling south on the NYS Thruway and figured Twin Star would be a perfect location. Because TS has an amazing outdoor space, with orchards, tables, and their famous red pizza pavilion, we felt comfortable making this one of our first "dine-in" destinations since March. Upon arrival, you'll quickly realize their level of commitment to safety and health. Masks are required and they've clearly labeled social distancing areas throughout the grounds. I'd say almost every 20 feet, you can find some sort of hand sanitizer station, one-way arrows for foot traffic, and/or signage that succinctly reminds guests of the new rules for safety. Tables were separated with umbrellas for shade (it seems like they've added over 10-15 NEW picnic tables around the pond). One added bonus was the upgraded SquarePay system. Before ordering, you give your phone number to enroll for alerts/updates on your food. It wasn't too crowded on Sunday (7/12), but they had a chalkboard sign with estimated wait-times for food. In previous visits, your ready order would get yelled by a staff member--this is fine if you're seated near the pickup window, but near impossible to hear when seated in a different area. The new text alert system is a small upgrade, but an amazing feature to an already near-perfect experience. I got my favorites: Bone Dry Cider with a Dragon's Breath pizza.

Great place to hang out, pick some apples, order a pizza or burger and some cider, and eat it all on a picnic table by their lake/pond. Their brick oven pizzas were awesome, fed by actual wood that you can smell as you wait on their gorgeous grounds. We ordered one of each flavor they had. I'm not a cider person. But, I did enjoy their variety of available ciders. We got 3 different bottles of cider to wash down all the pizza. And then we went apple picking. $25 per bag/half bushel. Not a bad deal at all. And they have live music on occasion. I wish we could've been here earlier in the season for that. We've found our new apple picking place.

I loved our experience here. It was beautiful, the apples and food were delicious, and it was a super chill hang. However the only reason I did not give 5 stars is that at least 40-50% of the apples trees had poison ivy growing on their trunks (look for the bright red leaves that are a different shape from the green apple tree leaves). My 6 year old son thought they were beautiful fall foliage and picked some and I nearly had a panic attack. I got exposed too when I instinctually snatched it out of his hands. Most other orchards I've been to seem to remove the poison ivy but this one doesn't so proceed with caution if you bring young kids

Food was good. Service was crappy. Then there's this poor dog chained to a table behind the bar & can't even lay down. I asked a barmaid how long that poor dog is chained like that. Her response is all day. Really? I won't be going back anytime soon.....

This is not your typical apple farm. This is an apple farm with so much more. If you are a foodie then this is a destination that cannot be missed! On a regular day this apple farm not only has a great selection of apples for the picking, they have a great variety of burgers, pizzas, and award winning ciders. This weekend was one of their special weekends, celebrating Oktoberfest with grilled sausages, pretzels, and live music. We went to have a day out to celebrate a birthday! This is a dog friendly place with a fun vibe, delicious food and drinks. We got there just as they opened. The area around the pavilion quickly filled up with people sitting on the multitude of picnic tables scattered by the pond which provides a nice view as you munch and drink away. After filling up, you can get some exercise walking around the expansive apple farm, picking from a nice variety of apples. We went for the Fuji and Jonagold. On the way out, don't forget to get a dozen cider donuts for the road!

Fun time all around. We picked apples, we tried some Brooklyn CiderHouse cider and ate some food overlooking the pond. They have specials for Oktoberfest right now. Suggest the kielbasa but not the chicken spinach feta. That last one is a little dry. Pizza was good. Cider was good. The place is well maintained. Good times.

Lovely place food is great, if you into roast pig worth driving up. Cider is delicious . One thing because pets are allowed the place should have a dog dispenser.

This spot rocks! Great ciders, beautiful orchard and strawberry fields! Great place for the family to spend an afternoon!

A lovely, rustic stop on our way to Mohonk. Yummy pizza, delicious ciders and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

It pains me to let the rest of the world in on this place, but out of the goodness of my heart...this is my happy place. Beautiful surroundings, amazing pizza and cider, chill vibe. Great place for any age...we've gone with my 1 and 4 year old twice. Placed our order online and the timing was very accurate.

Fantastic experience today at Twin Star Orchards. The Roast Pig was a delish, the wood oven pizza one of the best I ever have eaten. The live music gave the afternoon a nice touch and the Brooklyn Cider House in the same location make it even better. It's great for families and couples, a really entertaining Sunday afternoon plan.

Twin star is a must do in the New Paltz area. Great Seiter, various types and styles great pizza and outdoor music over the weekend. Really inviting place good food and drink on a nice day can't beat it.

Beautiful orchards, gorgeous hard cider tasting room and delicious pizza and burgers cooked in the wood fired oven. This is one of those orchards you can spend the day at without completely breaking the bank. There are picnic tables by the ponds where you can bring your own food or indulge in the food they have there. $15 gets you a plastic bag which holds a peck of apples. They also have a larger reusable cloth bag. There are plenty of varieties to choose from and they are all crisp and delicious. They also have some pear trees. Follow them on Facebook for their special events. Definitely will be back soon.

Lots of space and tables to sit and enjoy yourself outside, we didn't feel cramped and overwhelmed like some of the other local places. There are a few tables with umbrellas but those are taken up pretty quickly. The ciders and beers were better than other cideries in the area. The parking lot was packed! The wood fired pizza and burgers are very tasty. Really great place to go for a summer afternoon out. Great view as well.

Twin Star Orchards is a one stop shop for all your favorite fun fall activities rolled into one beautiful and scenic spot. There is an apple orchard, a little farm store, cider tasting area, a separate pizzeria/food area and drink area as well that has plenty of outdoor seating and space overlooking the apple orchards and a pond. This place opens at 11 AM on the weekends and you definitely need to make sure to arrive at open otherwise you definitely won't get in because this place gets packed FAST. They have free parking out front and no entry fee (yasss). Once you go in, you walk through the little farm store that has the cider tasting on the right, apples, cider, apple cider donuts and bottles of apple cider on the left and some cool swag. You can easily walk the apple orchard and fill as many bags with apple varieties, take lots of fun fall photos, enjoy the view, grab a bite to eat and some bottles of cider to enjoy the day and spend the day there, or run through and grab your bottles to go. Either way, this is a solid spot for an adventure. 14/10 would recommend and will make sure this spot is on my annual fall list.

Really enjoyed the Orchards. Delish ciders and the food was excellent. Sitting by the pond, looking at the orchard. Just really relaxing and fun.

Yummy apples, good pizza and cider but bag of apples and gift store is pricey. Good for a date night

Stopped by here after going to the gun range! Such a great place to relax and the pizza they had was so good. I couldn't believe we came across such a hidden gem. The ciders were also yummy and crisp and really tasty. They allow you to bring dogs so that's a great plus!

Visiting from NYC this weekend and this was my first time at Twin Star. We had a great time! It was very crowded so the food took a bit longer than expected but it was delicious and the service was great. The girl who gave us our food was very friendly as were those at the cider station. Definitely recommend the dragon's breath pizza it was worth the wait! Same goes for the Little Wild cider. Beautiful weather and view. We will absolutely be coming back!

5 star for the best pizza and burger ever served in an apple orchard. Better than some places in the city. 5 star for the best sour apple cider. 1 Star for not having any apples for us to pick in the first week of October. 1 Star for us driving a total of 5 hours from NYC just to eat pizza and a burger. The last two likely not their fault.

Had an amazing time at Twin Star Orchards for their LDW Pig Roast! My boyfriend and I opted for the Pork Sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. I was afraid that the pork might be a bit dry, but it was extremely juicy and flavorful. Coupled with their homemade BBQ sauce and a refreshing Little Wild cider, it made for the perfect Sunday afternoon lunch. Will definitely be coming back for anther Pig Roast in the future!

A beautiful orchard which a cidery attached that allows you to spend a relaxing day enjoying a cold one, eating artisanal pizza and take in the sites by the water. There are tons of benches and picnic tables that makes for a great outdoor dining experience with scenic views. There is everything from ciders to pizza to cider donuts and the workers seem to be young, friendly, and willing to do a good job at their part time roles. Compared to other cideries this place feels a lot more lax and is a good place to come hang out with a large group when the weather is nice.

Lake side pizza (the best pizza btw) we get the dragons breath every time and the staff is awesome!

Foods great ciders are great atmosphere is even better and amazing views service was also great staff always takes to you . Will be back

It was a super packed, gorgeous Fall day so perhaps this wasn't the norm but we ordered online around 3:30 pm while we were en route and were given a ready time of 4:25. Got the text at 4:25 - went to the window and they hand me one of the 4 things I've ordered - a burger. I'm told the pizza isn't ready yet. So I stand there for over 25 more minutes, with the burger getting cold waiting for the pizza. I inquire - are they sure the pizza is coming? Why send a text if the whole order isn't ready? I'm told they don't put orders together. Items come out when they're ready. So moral of the story - order all burgers or all pizzas, unless you want half your food ice cold by the time the other half is ready. Also, I had to ask for the donuts and cider that I also ordered or I wouldn't have gotten them. Pizza was great. Portabella burger was cold and nothing special for $13.

Great spot with beautiful views. Good food, good ciders, and great service! Will definitely be back!

Amazing food and service. Best Orchard in town! Have been going for years now and it is always pleasure.

Amazing place. Went during covid, they're so strict about mask wearing which is great! Very safe place. Burgers are amazing, cider is soooo good. They also sell apples if you don't actually want to pick them, which is a good option. Homemade honey, jams, hard ciders, etc.. Overall great place to go!

This was our first stop to our little brewery tour around Hudson Valley! It was quite freezing for a Saturday in October but the view was worth it... this orchard is in a beautiful location. The cider was great, the donuts were absolutely delicious (I am still dreaming about them), and there were many different seating options. I would love to come back one day if I find myself in the area.

Had a fun time strolling along the orchard with my friends. I had the apple margarita and it was delicious. The inly caveat for the 3 star rating was the frustrating process. In NY you need to order food in order to order drinks, however, the food line was so long and the food took some time to be ready. We spent a majority of the time waiting in lines instead of enjoying the beautiful scenery. Even after we bought tickets for corn and everytime we went to claim, they said just 5 minutes but it came and went many times over. Fast forward an hour, we finally got our corn. Just a little frustrating process :/

We always have such a great time here. The food is amazing and the drinks are perfection! The view is lovely and there is a good time to be had by all. They often have live music here as well which makes the whole experience even better! It's one of the places we always take our visiting family and friends.

This place is so beautiful. We went early on a Saturday for Apple picking and it was beautiful. We had a pizza and we had a burger which were both good. The grounds are very nice to walk around and enjoy on a sunny day.