Right along the side of the two lane Colfax Highway in the foothills town of Grass Valley is the…read moreBierwagen Farm Market. Stop on in. The folks are super friendly. Veggies and fruit are ultra fresh. They offer produce not only from the Bierwagen family orchard farm but also from other local farmers. They also sell local honey, pies, jams and jellies; and pet food made from fresh raw meat including bits. The building is a real building with walls and ceiling. I don't remember if they had central AC, but the ultra hot summer Saturday that I dropped in ... the temp was way cooler in the building than outside, quite comfortable actually. And I'm a wimp in the heat. They share a paved parking lot with the Happy Kitchen restaurant, which is also a venture of the Bierwagen farm family. Oh my, their pies are heavenly. Things to note: the farm market is open seasonally. Currently they are open 11-4 pm Monday- Saturday. But for sure, for the full 411... I advise checking out their Facebook site. The Facebook site will have the items in season and current hours of operation. Facebook: Bierwagen's Donner Trail Fruit and Farm Market. #BierwagenFarmMarketInGrassValley

This was my first time to the Auburn location. Definitely a lot bigger and busier than the one we…read moreusually go to off of the freeway near Davis. They have a full kitchen menu so we tried out both of their Wagyu burgers. I liked my Wagyu smash burger a little more than the gourmet wagyu burger. They both came with veggies and were the same price so it's just a matter of preference on the style of burger patty. But both were cooked nicely and I liked the fresh veggies. They still have their signature pies and market side for all kinds of little goodies and market items to buy. I loved that they had so many milkshake options too, I wanted them all! I ended up going with the fresh peach one just because it was in season and it didn't disappoint. It was perfectly sweet and peachy but not in the artificial way. I just wish I had enough room to get the POG freeze, but next time! They have plenty of seating outside if you want to eat your meal and or dessert right away. I'll definitely keep this location in mind when we are in the area again.

Came in an hour before closing and the place is still buzzing with a ton of people either waiting…read morefor their food or going straight to the market for the pies. I was one of the pie people. Having had Ikeda's Marionberry Pie before, I knew the quality and expected such. The quality was there and I liked how the pies were readily available for you to grab and go. What made a terrible impression and made this visit one I wish I did not take, making me give 3 stars out of 5, was the young woman who checked me out. I ordered 4 pies and two were gifts so I asked for two extra bags. She answered in an annoyed way that they're $.25 each. No problem I said and paid for them. This extra one minute really seemed to have bothered her and it's terrible that she made me feel unvalued in such a short amount of time. She seemed to be eager to help the party behind me, which is great but she had no finesse in her customer service. I believe she could've made my experience completely different and still acknowledge the people after me. She made it seem as if I'm less important of a customer than they were. She also didn't bag my 4th pie which was awkward because she gave me the bags there. I'll be back but I won't be in a hurry like I was before. These small personal nuances are what makes small businesses great. When you're client facing it's so important to know this. It doesn't take much to be kind or provide great service.

I knew I needed to work with Deena from our very first phone call, when we somehow ended up nerding…read moreout about different varieties of goldenrod. You can immediately tell that she isn't just a florist. She's a farmer with a deep love of plants. My husband and I have a backyard that's overflowing with flowers and vegetables, so we share that same joy when it comes to talking about plants. It felt like we were speaking the same language from the very beginning. For our floral vision, I wanted our ceremony to feel like our guests had stumbled into a whimsical wildflower paradise. I wanted it to feel abundant, natural, and full of interesting textures. Even though I didn't always have the florist vocabulary to describe exactly what I was thinking, Deena immediately understood the vision and created something even more beautiful than I could have imagined. I also asked her to create a floral lapel for my husband after stumbling across one on Pinterest. She told me she hadn't made one before, but instead of hesitating, she got genuinely excited about the challenge. The final piece was absolutely stunning. It was wild, textural, abundant, and unlike anything I'd ever seen. Working with Deena was such a joy because she brought that same excitement and enthusiasm to every interaction. You could tell how much she cared, and her work speaks for itself. One of our guests messaged me after the wedding, "11/10 flowers. No notes." Honestly, I couldn't say it any better myself. Thank you, Deena. It was such a pleasure working with you.

Deena is amazing. She is a great communicator and has a farm full of the most unique and beautiful…read moreflowers, great for any of your floral needs. We bought buckets of blue and white flowers with various green fillers. The drive to the farm was picturesque and part of memorable experience. Deena had everything waiting for us when we arrived. The flowers were so fresh. Not one of the centerpieces we created wilted in a four-day wedding trip. The centerpieces were the highlight of the wedding and we'll never forget the experience. I even recently purchased seeds for two of our favorite flower varieties. Hoping to grow them in the yard. Thank you, Deena, for your help and service!

Blue Goose has various fruits and veggies, but specializes in mandarins. There are fresh mandarins…read morewhen in season, but my favorite things are the glass jars of frozen mandarin juice (typically available year round.). Thaw to drink or use in recipes and marinade. Our favorite thing is to thaw the juice only slightly and eat it with a spoon. It is like the best sweet, tart and vividly flavored Icee in the world. The shop also has canned jellies, nuts, candies, gifts and decor from various local businesses and craftspersonds. Check out the freezer section for homemade pies to bake at house. The apple pie is phenomenal. Great staff, who are welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Great staff, selection and

Blue Goose Produce is open the whole calendar year. It's located on Taylor Rd in downtown Loomis,…read moreso it's one of the most convenient locations to sample and buy seasonal Mandarin Oranges. As of 11/19/25, which is early season, you can buy a 4 lb bag for $10. While I was there, one farmer was sorting the oranges out by size. Apparently, the medium ones are the most popular. You could buy small ones for $1.50 per pound. Mandarins were attractive and juicy. Update: It's the sweetest and easiest to peel of the three different bags I bought on 11/19/25. Blue Goose Produce is associated with Westview Growers. If I remember correctly, there are 1500 mandarin orange trees in their orchards, so you can buy mandarins there until April! Farmers are friendly and informative to chat with. In October 2025, I believe I spoke with the owner Mark about the Blue Goose decor. One antiquities specialist soon found him a large metallic goose after he requested it. He painted it dark blue himself. This goose gets outfit changes to match the holiday! His family has been collecting blue goose decor over many years, which you can find throughout the store. I learned that a female goose can just be called a goose. A male goose is a gander, and Gander Taphouse is in the same plaza. Yesterday I learned that mandarin oranges taste better a day or longer after they have been picked. It takes time for them to sweeten. You can find a variety of local farm goods here, such as honey, scented candles, Earth & Vine products, local Newcastle Mandarin Ranch products, and Petaluma Creamery cheeses. You can buy pies here. I might call ahead to ask about available flavors. You can find limited produce here. I've bought a large tomato, finger grapes, and a ruby grapefruit here. Fuyu and Hachiya Persimmons are currently in season and look beautiful. Prices resemble that of a farmers market. If you like to support local farms, please stop by Blue Goose Produce.

This very small stand has great products. Fresh berries in a few varieties with very large maybe…read morehuge blackberries. The melons are always sweet and firm. They help you with a smile. I often get fresh picked beets. I'm always happy when I find the stand open.

I have to 'ditto' the SWEETEST STRAWBERRIES I've had! If the local stores had berries this sweet…read morethey'd have to charge twice as much!! We came from Jackson just to get these berries. Our son and daughter-in-law will love these! It's his first 'Father's Day' (our Grandson is 11 months old next week) and Lee's Berries will be a great treat!

great strawberries, we're used at church vacation bible schoop and the kids really liked them!read more

Delicious veggies and fruit. The strawberries and cherries are outstanding, but all the other fruit…read morenever disappoints. If you like onions, you've got to try theirs. I almost forgot to mention that their preserves are top-notch. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Easy parking.

We worked with Molly of Dinner Bell Farm for our July, 2016 wedding and could not have been…read morehappier! She had been recommended to us by a friend who had also worked with her for her wedding. Pros: -For our ceremony in the redwoods we didn't need any flowers to make the place beautiful, but we did ask for a chuppah (for the groom's Jewish culture) adorned with batik cloth and jasmine flowers (for the bride's Indonesian culture). The chuppah was made out of beautiful wood, and even though the specific species of Jasmine flowers used in Indonesian weddings was not available, Molly came through with a local flower that looked almost the same. -We both love succulents and wanted to have them be the floral look of our wedding and reception. The bouquets, corsages, and bride's hairpiece were creatively made out of succulents and all looked gorgeous -For the reception, we wanted the tables to have potted succulent arrangements as centerpieces. Molly delivered, big time! Each succulent display was different and beautiful in its own way. -The mother of the groom was very involved in the preparation of the centerpieces, acquiring and hand-painting seventeen pots for the arrangements. She and Molly worked VERY well together in making this happen. -Great value compared to some of the other florists we considered Cons: -None All in all we were very satisfied with Molly and recommend her highly! Review from my mother in law : Working with Molly was a total joy. I live across the country from her, and we communicated by phone, text or email in regards to the flowers for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding. She ended up custom-growing plants for specific containers that I mailed to her. Those centerpieces, in addition to the bridal bouquets and a custom-designed outdoor chuppah ended up making a lasting visual statement! She is a superb listener and a beautiful artist. As an artist myself, I can totally endorse Molly to get the job done in a memorable way!

We hired Molly for our October 2017 wedding in Nevada City and absolutely loved the flower…read morearrangements she created for our special day. Molly is incredibly easy to work with and her prices are very reasonable. I had a hard time articulating what I wanted but was able to share some concepts with Molly and she worked to bring them to life. I loved all the arrangements she made for us and we received numerous compliments on how beautiful the flowers were. If you are getting married in the Auburn/Grass Valley/Tahoe area I highly recommend Dinner Bell Farm as your flower vendor.

A smaller style boutique that happens to have organic food/produce/small amount of Organic…read moreproducts. GORGEOUS COLORFUL LOCAL FRESH EGGS!! The thrive on REAL CLEAN PRODUCTS The lady that was working there was very nice and helpful!! ORGANIC EVERYTHING!! I'm trying to eat as clean as I possibly can. I was born in the late 60's and my Mom went back to work in the early 70's. So we bought pre ready to make foods. Well after 50 years of basically eating crap for the most of my life I FINALLY realized "You ARE what you eat"!! OH and she was tasting these organic tallow beef potato chips! WOW!!! Reminded me of when I was a small child. I have not have REAL CLEAN potato chips since I was a toddler! Haha! I bought them too! Oh and their expensive lasagna noodles were soooooo great! I did not realize the little bag can make 3-9x13 casserole dish. So it wasn't as expensive as I assumed. I will be back!! And soon!!

Adorable Market! So many things you can't find elsewhere. I get regenerative bacon here, no grains…read moreno soy... Just pasture raised pigs. Almost impossible to find. I also get my corn chips and potato chips from here and they fry them in tallow instead of seed oils! They have connections with all the local farms, organic produce, dairy, eggs.....a must see.

I stopped today unexpectedly, after discovering you while driving by while taking care of some…read moreerrands. I am so glad I did! I saw the word "Plums" on the sign and felt that I'd like to treat myself, so at the next corner, I turned around. I have significant dietary considerations, and plums fit right into my plan, for a few reasons. So I stopped and bought a bag of plums... $6. I tried to tip a buck (I only had $7 cash on me so "here... for the tip jar"). Nope! "Thank you, but put it in your tank". The two young ladies that helped me were delightful, and told me about their property and how it's been in the family since it was built in 1911. I love history! Such a beautiful property. But the plums!!! Oh man... so amazing, sweet and perfectly ripe. I was so lucky to just happen-by this gem on the last day of their plum-sales season. I can't wait to see what their next harvest is. I was inspired and created this for them (for you!) and expect to "happen-by" again fairly soon. THANK YOU for my most delicious and most healthy snack today!

Take a step back in time and enjoy this family's orchards that reminds you of everything good about…read morethis earth. We have enjoyed plums, pomegranates, persimmons and mandarins at such reasonable prices. Walk up the ramp into the old barn and pick out the day's offerings. Don't forget to get the recipes!

We enjoyed our afternoon at Haunted Pumpkin Patch. We went through the haunt with the magical…read morelantern and they even said they turn off the sound if needed (my 6 year old is on the Autism Spectrum). He liked the creepiness and used his headphones but enjoyed it. He took photos at all the cutouts, picked pumpkins, and played in the corn pit. Fun time!!

This place is a serious Diamond in the rough! I can't believe I've lived here for so long and never…read morebeen. Excellent prices and service!