Shihata's Orchard is easy to access and is on all paved roads. Plenty of free parking on the grassy hillside. This was our first visit to this orchard. We purchased Honey Crisp apples and they were amazing. We also purchased Apple Donuts and Carmal Apple Cookies. The cookies were soft and amazing. The donuts had a slight rancid taste like the frier oil had been over temperature and scorched. We spoke to another person that had visited the orchard that week and they said the same thing about their donuts. They go there every year and said it was the first time their donuts weren't excellent. Maybe someone new in the kitchen or trying to fried faster to meet demand. As an experienced deep-fry cook having worked in a restraunt as a cook, you cannot over temp your fryer oil. The gift shop had something for everyone. We will be back next year, and recommend...
   Read moreWonderful apples, fresh and beautiful! Apple cheddar cheese surprisingly good! Apple cider is best this year! Perfect combo of apples!
Gift shop is packed full of of great products. We enjoyed a long time on their large deck in the warm sun and sweet breezes while watching hawks sail the air currents!
This is slightly off-the-beaten-path. We now know why it was well worth our efforts to find it. Go there. It’s the best. Noticed nice children’s play area, too.
Fabulous time spent there. So relaxing!
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   Read moreSuch a fun time. Just visited for the first time in years and had a great time. The apples were amazing and the gift shop was absolutely FULL of great little treats and souvenirs. Also, for any Schitt's Creek fans, I think I saw Herb Irvlinger there...
We almost left before we noticed the bakery. Luckily we saw it and were very happy with the Apple Turnover!!
And don't miss the tractor ride, even if you don't have any...
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