Bakery
We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients to create handmade pastries, pies, cookies, donuts, and bread. We use time-tested recipes and traditional baking methods to create delicious treats that are bursting with flavor. From our famous apple pies to our frosted molasses cookies, our bakery will have you savoring the flavors and reminiscing about your grandma's kitchen. Our bakery is available year-round; this is how:
- Our Online Store & Drive-Thru
- Saturday Morning Wausau Farmer's Market
Where to Find Our Bakery Items
Our Online Store and Drive-Thru
During the months of January, February, March, and April, we offer our customers the opportunity to shop our online store and pick up their orders the 2nd Saturday of each month during our Drive-Thru that runs 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite items and try our monthly specials. With all the snow and ice, we make it so convenient you don't even get out of your car! Click the button below to visit our online store and view our menu.
Saturday Morning Wausau Farmer's Market
During the months of May, June, July, and August, you will find us, along with our bakery, at the Saturday morning Wausau Farmer's Market located on River Drive in Wausau, WI. Our menu is carefully curated to feature the seasonality of Wisconsin Agriculture. Whether you're in the mood for something savory, sweet, or somewhere in between, we've got you covered. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see exactly what we will be offering on Saturday mornings! Click the button below to view our Traditional Farmers Market Menu.
We Open Our Doors August 31st, 2024 through October 31st, 2024
Head on over; we are open Tuesday through Sunday!
As soon as you open your car door, you will be greeted with the aroma of apples and cinnamon coming fr the bakery located inside our farm store. The best selection will always be found early in the day as our bakery staff prepares these homemade treats daily.
All of our bakery is made and baked by us, and we do run out of product, as we can only physically do so much! Call us 24 hours in advance to guarantee that we will have your order ready for you when you visit. 715-351-1207
We invite you to come and enjoy our farm store's warm, welcoming atmosphere and indulge in our mouthwatering treats. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat, a savory snack, or a delicious meal to warm you up on a chilly day, Helene's Hilltop Orchard has something for everyone
Remember, our bakery is made from scratch and does NOT use preservatives; thus, plan accordingly. Our bakery items must be eaten within a day or two of purchase.
Helene's Hilltop Orchard Famous Pies
As American as…you know the rest! We make huge 9-inch pies and mini 6-inch pies for those with a smaller appetite. Apple pies are available freshly baked or frozen. Other varieties are available frozen, ready for you to bake at home.
- Traditional Double Crust Apple
- Dutch Apple
- Caramel Apple
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Fruit Lover's
- Strawberry-Rhubarb
- Pumpkin
We offer much more than pies in our bakery. These signature items are made fresh and loved by all who try them.
- Caramel Apple Bread
- Cranberry-Orange-Nut Bread
- Pumpkin Bread
- Apple Cinnamon Bread
- Monster, Chocolate Chip, Frosted Molasses, and an assortment of Gluten-Friendly Cookies
- Cinnamon Rolls with Cream-cheese frosting
- Whoopi pies
- Apple Dumplings
- Apple Turnovers
- Caramel Apple Walnut Muffins
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
- Gluten-Friendly Apple Crisp
- Warm & Serve Quiche
- Warm & Serve Beef Shepherds Pies
- Warm & Serve Soups
- Frozen Chicken Pot Pies
- Baguettes
- Sourdough
- Three cheese Asiago Loaves
- Asiago Bagels
- Pumpkin Bagels
- Apple Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
November & December Hours
You spoke, and we've listened! We've expanded our hours here at the farm to include the following Fridays and Saturdays in November and December 10am-4pm!
- November 15th & 16th, 2024
- November 22nd & 23rd, 2024
- November 30th, 2024
- December 6th & 7th, 2024
- December 13th & 14th, 2024
- December 20th & 21st, 2024
Christmas Cookies are available in December. We sell our Christmas Cookies by the box, NOT by the pound or the dozen. You can choose one of our boxes with preselected cookies OR purchase a box and choose what cookies you would like. YES, you can mix and match varities or choose just one. YES, even our hand decorated cut-out cookies! Choose from over 35 varities of cookies all made from scratch by our bakers, Alyse and Caylin. Simply choose what size box you want, tell the cashier what cookies you would like and they will fill the box for you! Easy as PIE!
8x8 box $32.95
10x10 box $37.95
Our Signature Christmas Cookie Charcuterie Boxes are available through our online store for pick-up on Saturday, December 14th, Saturday, December 21st, and our Christmas Eve Drive-Thru on Tuesday, December 24th.
Special Holiday Orders
Having a Helene's Hilltop Orchard pie at your Thanksgiving and Christmas table has been a tradition for many families over the past 30 years! We offer a complete holiday menu, including our favorite side dishes, just like Grandma used to make.
Orders are placed online using our Online Store. Menus are released three weeks before the holiday.
Thanksgiving orders are picked up:
Drive-thru style at the orchard on Wednesday, November 27 2024, between 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OR
At the Marathon Town & Country Feed Store Parking Lot on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, between 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Christmas orders are picked up:
Drive-thru style at the orchard on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.