Knaus Berry Farm

Strawberries from Knaus Berry Farm

OPEN: Late Oct.–April, closed Sundays
U-PICK: Strawberries and tomatoes
THE STORY: Owned and operated by the Knaus family since 1956, this berry farm is beloved for their cinnamon rolls. Fans don't mind waiting for hours to buy a dozen (cash only!). Behind their farmstand are strawberry fields ready for picking, starting in December-January (always call first to check availability). So coveted are their sweet red berries, chefs reserve them and home cooks use them for jellies and preserves. Knaus uses local produce in guava pie, key lime pie and guava jelly, among other bakery items. They also sell Bald Bakers blend coffee, cheesecakes, and yeast breads and rolls. Spot cinnamon rolls in local collaborations – ice cream and donuts, to name a few. Pro tip: If you don't want cinnamon buns, there are rarely lines for their produce, all grown at Knaus, except for sweet corn. Lines are long at the beginning of their season, but taper off. Weekdays are a good time to visit.