Indian Ladder Farms Review

We were here for mother's day lunch. We sat at the tables downstairs in the cider room. Food was really good, though unfortunately with how busy they were it was almost room temperature by the time it got to us (only reason I dropped a star). Very loud and fun environment down there, great if you like that sort of thing, but if you want a quieter experience go for the upstairs area which is much calmer. Our server was great despite how many people she was serving at once, very impressive.

We didn't get to experience much of the outdoors area due to it being quite rainy but I definitely hope to return here in the future and check it out. Well worth the trip!

Also, the ciders are top notch, don't miss then!

A quick visit for some good apple cider and fresh crispy doughnuts, busy store but the check out was quick saw a few farm animals a donkey, goats, sheep, turkey, couple baby caws and a punch of chicken, nice place, younger staff are nice but not engaged with customers.

Got to pet the baby animals. Was freezing and pricey, but very unique.

We go once in awhile to do PICK YOUR OWN, especially in September and October to pick your own Apples. This is an EXCELLENT PLACE TO bring your little ones and have a Day of fun. Would recommend this area highly.

Fantastic, too bad there isn't more seating to accommodate COVID regulations. The trail out back in wonderful.

Lots to do and see. Something for all ages. Animals, walking trails, shopping for all you fall festive needs.

Such a cool place! We had so much fun here and it's not too expensive!

What a great place for a renaissance faire. It is close to home for us and the staff there were incredibly accommodating. We had a blast and will be back for more next season.

This is a beautiful farm snd orchard shop with inside cafe and gift shop, but often crowded with wait lines for the bathroom and cafe on weekends and during events.

Cider donuts are great there if you don't mind the wait.

Great attraction. Best apple cider donuts. Orchards. Petting zoo. We moved but we loved to visit this place

Santa breakfast experienced for the kids was great, but the actual breakfast buffet was okey. Food was cold, no real eggs. The "fresh" muffins were hard and cold. So, I recommend you bring cereal if you are taking kids to see santa.

had so much fun. went to shop at the market for some cider and donuts and the wonderful lady at the register suggested the apple crisp mix which was amazing when i baked it with my fresh picked apples. will be visiting again for some more mix

Cider and brewery always has a good selection. Cider donuts top notch. Great pick your own. Tons of family activities to entertain

Think APPLE CIDER DONUTS! They are the best anywhere!

Great customer service, good food. Prices are a little high for my liking but still worth it.

Great place and even better food. Great place to go

Ren fest weekend was fun. Smaller than the permanent ones, but still a good time.

Omg the apples and mini squash, pumpkin, dried corn for decoration and apple cider donuts

There's one thing synonymous with fall, cider donuts! The fresh made cider and donuts may have you standing in a bit of a long line, but it's well worth the wait. Better yet, the brewery is now in full swing and they seem to have a very nice biergarten setup with small eats and live music. Well worth a day trip.

Friendly staff, delicious apples and super fresh cider donuts. The views here are breathtaking and they have some cute animals too!

The team at Indian Ladder Farms are wonderful. Its a great group of people. The cafe is delicious, the pub is a great place to relax, and you can't walk through the market without wanting to buy something.

Real apple cider, apple cider donuts, hard cider, beer, local food, animals . . . What's not to love?

A great variety of apples to pick that changes on a weekly basis. With helpful and knowledge staff. They autumn harvest selection is also ample. Most of all they have the best apple cider and apple cider doughnuts in the area,in a wonderful store that has fresh and preserved local NY products.

My family loves it here! From Apple picking and delicious food and drinks, to great family entertainment at the brewery and cidery.

Great apple picking spot in the capital region. We picked apples and then got some of their great cider donuts as well.

Everything you want in a working farm experience, with a beautiful view of the Helderberg Escarpment.

My daughter loves it here. The people are kind and very good with thier animals and children who come to see them. Thier little shop has lunch to donuts pastries cheese curds made from thier farm and souvenir shop. They have a dirt area where kids can play, dig the chikdren love it.

Love bringing the kids. Always have a great time with the animals and buying apples and Pumpkins on the way out.

This is such a gem right in our backyard. The setting is beautiful. The donuts are well known, but they have so many other wonderful pastries and food. The gift shop has many unique items. We went for lunch recently in the new Biergarten outside. Again, we had great food, with wonderful beer and cider. We enjoyed a view of the Helderbergs in autumn and listened to great live music. Indian Ladder Farms is plain and simple a wonderful destination.

Love taking the kids to see all the farm animals, old store and it's just a nice visit.

Always a fun time. Cider donuts are the best. Even when it is busy, its still enjoyable.

Ive been coming here for years, and it has only gottwn better. Things for thw whole family to do and enjoy, not to mention a sweet new bar to hang out at.

A great place for Apple picking, pumpkin picking, and many other things.

Cider donuts, hand feeding animals and great escarpment views.

Great upstate apple farm, crafts, food, cider, baked goods, animals, pick your own (pumpkins, apples) and now hops and beer. yum

Had a really nice lunch. The pork tacos have a great BBQ sauce on them.

A must visit in the capital region. I recommend stopping for some hot apple cider and doughnuts in the fall. Between Apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider making, hay rides, and a petting zoo it offers a lot to do. After a visit you can continue up the mountain to Indian Ladder park for a spectacular view.

Hands-down one of the worst experiences I ve ever had at a restaurant. Don t bother coming here on the weekends, it is an absolute zoo and the kitchen is too small to service this many people. We saw our waitress twice in the 1.5 hrs we were there. The live music was extremely loud and the band was really bad. After the band was finished, they played weird Jamaican music over the speakers which didn t fit the mood and was played at max volume. The cheese board included a handful of nuts, half an apple 6 crackers and a couple slices of cheese all for $17. It was extremely insulting. My friends said their food was good but damn was the experience horrible

Great for the kids parking is tough especially on weekends good baked goods and of course very good apples.

A great place to take a young family. A wonderful place for seasonal day trips. Awesome view of the Helderburg escarpment. Every season has it's perks. See baby animals in spring, berries in summer and or course apples in the fall.

Great cider doughnuts and apple cider. They have a good selection of pick your own apples and pumpkins as well.

Very nice farm with animals and some really good cider donuts!

Fun time seeing baby animals, eating cider doughnuts.

I love that now, not only do they have great apples, but now hard cider, beer, music, and fried cheese curds. This is one of my favorite places to stop into!

This place is the apple picking bomb. Autumn Crisp apples are delicious. We're coming back in October for the red delicious. Donuts and cider on point also!!!!

Apples petting zoo and hard cider. Great for family fun.

Pick your own apples, fresh made apple cider, piping hot cider donuts, they are an amazing farm! It has become an annual tradition for our family. We drive up from New Jersey just for this, and Indian Ladder always delivers. Adding the brewery just makes it that much better.

Honey crisp & McIntosh were both delicious. Pretty busy place on the weekend! Beautiful place to visit, with Thacher park in the background.

I got an apple fritter and some donuts from here that were absolutely incredible

Great place to visit. Staff very friendly ( as it was wall to wall people.) Parking though was an issue, with only one person in parking lot directing traffic on where to park, very unorganized. I would go again but not on a Saturday afternoon. All in all parking (lack there of) was the biggest issue for me.

Awesome place for Apple picking, fresh farm produce and craft beer! would have been great if they sold hops to home brewers as well!

Can you say cider donuts? Every fall we go here several times. Quaint shop with a plethora of country knickknacks and toys for the little one - always gotta pet the critters too.

Stopped there for lunch today. The special was Mac & Cheese. Sign said $8.00, charged $12.00. Why? "It was $8.00 this morning but they changed it." Moral of the story - get your Mac & Cheese early. Might be $20.00 by late in the day. It was good but there wasn't much of it.

Before you even arrive at the farm, you will notice how beautiful the drive is. I really love their cider donuts, my favorite of all times. They have many different types of apples including ones I ve never seen at other farms. It s always a great time at ILF and it s a great place to spend time with your family.

Great outdoor beer garden with really good brewed beers and ciders. The food was kind of whatever and the price of U Pick apple was asinine.

Wonderful experience for everyone. Fresh produce and fresh hard cider and beer. The place is run by the most wonderful people. You can't ask for a better place to go visit!!

Great experience for both kids and adults. The fruit picking, food and even beer is all very good.

Meh. Was disappointed with my experience here - the place was a zoo and horribly disorganized. They should seriously consider hiring someone to do an audit of the grounds and ensure there are signs and clear instructions throughout. Just makes for an annoying experience. I will say that the apple fritters were delicious, but I wouldn t come back just for those I d recommend going elsewhere to pick apples.

It so organised when ever you go there for Apple picking and they make it fun for you to enjoy.

Wonderful experience feeding goats, chicken, cows and apple picking!
Priceless for kids!

Went there for the capital district Renaissance fair. Fair was great. Dan was nice. The cafe's chicken tenders were dried out but everything else was fine, especially the Apple cider doughnuts!

Indian Ladder Farms offers great views of the Helderburg Escarpment and Thatcher Park from below. Visitors can pick apples from the orchard (in designated areas), or purchase them as well as pumpkins and gourds. They also offer apples, cider, and cider donuts as well as other food. There's a bar/restaurant on premise. For families, they have a selection of animals, a play area, and nature trail. They sometimes offer hay rides and special events such as baby animals.

Great time for the family. Horse rides, petting zoo, country store and brewery

Always a wonderful time. The store is my fav and the animals the kids love.