Enjoy a Family Outing to Knaus Berry Farm

Famous for its fresh cinnamon rolls, strawberry milkshakes and seasonal U-Pick strawberries, Knaus Berry Farm is a beloved South Dade destination. Located in the scenic Redland Agricultural Area near Homestead, the family-run farm has been a Miami tradition for decades. Here's what to know before visiting, including operating hours and menu favorites.

Knaus Berry Farm Hours

• Season: Guests are welcomed from mid-October through mid-May (exact dates vary year to year).
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Tuesday through Sunday. (The farm is closed to visitors on Mondays, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter.).

Pro Tip: Plan to arrive as early as possible since it is very popular, especially on the weekends.

The U-Pick strawberry season is from mid-December into March. The farm will share an official launch date for U-Pick in early December on social media.

Knaus Berry Farm Menu

Beyond the cinnamon rolls, which are sold by the dozen (limit of four dozen per customer), half-dozen or singles, the farm stand offers pecan rolls, as well as traditional farm-style pies available in the following flavors: apple, cherry, blueberry, key lime, mango, guava, pecan and Shoofly pie.

Other popular treats include milkshakes, blended in classic flavors like chocolate and strawberry as well as tropical options like pineapple and coconut; bread and bread rolls; cakes and cookies (including a fabulous pineapple upside down cake); sundaes, and refreshing slushies like piña colada and mango.

Seasonal produce is also available, highlighting what farms in Miami can grow. You can find green beans, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, eggplant, sweet corn and locally grown Homestead tomatoes, just to name a few. The guava, strawberry and guava hot pepper jellies are exquisite treats.

How To Get There

Knaus Berry Farm is located at 16790 SW 177th Avenue (Krome Avenue). From Downtown Miami, take I-95 South to FL-836 West (Dolphin Expressway), head south on the Florida Turnpike or US-1 and continue onto FL-997 South (Krome Avenue). The drive is 31 miles and takes around an hour, depending on traffic.

History and Legacy of Knaus Berry Farm

One of Miami’s mid-century treasures is still going strong in the historic Redland Agricultural Area, marking its 70th year of operation in 2026. The story begins in 1924, when brothers Jess and Harley Knaus moved from Missouri to Miami for construction work. After the 1926 hurricane, they began farming the land, cultivating vegetables on an 80-acre plot near today’s Homestead Air Reserve Base.

By 1934, the brothers’ success allowed them to build two-story homes near what would eventually become the Knaus Berry Farm site, where Jess’ sons, Russell and Ray, grew up. In 1942, wartime concerns drove the family back to Missouri. Russell returned to Florida in 1954 to grow strawberries, joined by Ray in 1956. The family is often confused with being of an Amish background, however, their legacy is more related to a Dunker tradition.

The siblings opened a roadside stand to sell their produce. After a broker praised Ray’s wife’s cookies, the idea for a bakery took root, and the family has been impressing locals with their delicious pastries ever since. In 2025, Knaus Berry Farm relocated from its original address in Homestead to its current location, retaining much of same equipment, staff and recipes (and adding several new menu items). The farm also now accepts credit cards.