By Casey DiMauro | Observer Reporter
Whether or not you want to go apple picking, go on the hay rides, or stop in at the snack bar North Brookfield Apple Orchards offers it all. The Orchard is open Year ‘Round – 9:00 AM to 5 PM – and only closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Fourth of July. It is located on 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield.
Recently I stopped in at this orchard. I found a family owed business that is all about the quality of service. Coming in, they made me feel right at home. “The orchards are owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Lincoln family,” said the family.
Browsing around, some of the items I found were old tools, spinning wheels, cider presses, the waterfall, and a decent amount of thrift shop items. They also had a good variety’s of jams jellies, maple products, Vermont cheddar cheese, candy, local honeys, books, home-made fudge, maps, crafts, antiques, collectibles, penny candy, kids toys, cook books, etc.
You can witness the grading and packaging of apples right off the line all year round. These apples are then either bagged so they can be put on the floor to be sold or baked and sold in the Snack bar.
The Snack bar is located across from the country store. It serves hot apple dumplings and pie with ice cream all year. In September and October, the menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, chips, and drinks.
The apple dumplings are a peeled and cored apple wrapped in a puff pastry with cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg. I ordered one; it was a perfectly baked and as satisfying to the wallet as the mouth. At $4.00 for one with ice cream I found it was well worth the money.
There is a play-ground with many different activities for the children including swings, a sandbox, trees to climb, slides, marry-go-round, and more. The orchard is also an animal friendly environment. I would definitely suggest taking a day to enjoy the old school traditions at this locally-owned business. Overall I was very pleased with what I found going to the North Brookfield Orchards. It is spacious, well kept, friendly, and fun.
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