The air hums with the clatter of baskets and the chatter of families ducking between orchard rows. Sunlight catches on dew and dust; the scent of fried dough carries from the market to the fields.
What to Expect:
🍏 U-pick apples, pumpkins, berries, and more—varieties change with the season
🐐 Friendly goats, mowed-walking trails, and hands-on feeding opportunities for kids
🥨 Farm market and café with apple cider donuts, fresh produce, and local foods
🥪 Casual lunch counter, market groceries, and rotating food trucks on weekends
🖼 An on-site art gallery and craft space—peek inside while waiting out a rain shower
Important Information:
✔ U-pick runs daily; check online for what’s ripe, and arrive early for best selection
✔ No entry fee for farm; pay by pound at checkout for apples and produce
✔ Fully wheelchair accessible market, café, restroom, and select orchard access
✔ Leashed dogs welcome in most outdoor areas (not inside the market); bring bags
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🍎 Weekday Quiet: Early weekday mornings see almost no crowds—best time for variety and easy picking.
🍩 Donut Window: Apple cider donuts drop hot mid-mornings and again after lunch—lines move fastest before 11:00 AM or after 2:30 PM.
🐐 Goats Love Carrots: Bring washed carrot sticks—farm stand sometimes sells bags, but they go quick with the goats and sheep crowd.
🥾 Boot Worthy: Trails can get dewy — wear boots, especially after rain. Some U-pick rows are a quarter mile from the market.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors talk up the open layout, the goats, and donuts that always seem to disappear first. U-pick draws families and regulars—some say the apple selection dips late in the season, but most celebrate the simple pricing, friendliness, and well-kept grounds. Occasional crowding on October weekends, especially if donuts or berries are involved. Some frustrated when varieties run low or new fields open midday, but staff are responsive and signage is clear. Farm store and trails get steady high marks.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
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What You'll Find
U-pick apples (Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Empire—varies by week); Berry picking (strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry); Pumpkin patch; Self-guided walking trails; Goat feeding; Apple cider donuts; Market and farm café; Lunch counter; Local grocery items; Food trucks (weekends); Art gallery.
Accessibility
Market, café, restrooms, and picnic seating are fully wheelchair accessible. Orchard access is mostly smooth but some rows are on uneven grass. Walking trails are mowed and wide; ask at the market for best accessible routes.
