I have stopped in at Roy's multiple times on my way down to visit family in SLO. Roy himself is…read morevery nice and so are his family members/employees. They always greet you as if they have known you for a long time. Sausages are great - incredibly rich especially the cheese filled ones. I usually buy a pack of cheese ones and put one or two out at a time - so rich! Love this place.

What a wonderful experience visiting this family owned sausage factory!…read moreWe stopped by on new year day and they were opened. The family is super nice, and we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The location were slightly hidden so you just have to trust the GPS They were making sausages when we arrived, it's amazing to watch them work and also show us the process. We also got a taste of their elk sausage!! Thank you for sharing your craft and we hope to make it back one day.

Another stop along I-5 at this farm store on Nov 4th to buy delicious sweet organic melons. The…read morespaghetti squash made a wonderful vegetable side dish. The pie pumpkin & butternut squash will be used in a hearty vegetarian chili recipe.

Such a pleasant surprise find along the I-5 while passing through! The sample of the Orange…read moreWatermelon had me wanting to purchase all of them! So hard to find flavorful melons in stores-- these are the best! Love supporting non-commercial small farms. Make the stop, it's worth it!

We have always loved the farm. When I was still working in the office before the pandemic, one of…read moreus would go over there and get pies on the day they made them fresh for the entire floor at work. It was so delicious. Have gone there years for their amazing gift shop. The nostalgic toy area is so fun to look through but all the other things they have in the back room are beautifully displayed and reasonably priced. Very excellent fresh veggies, and other condiments that they have for sale. But the pies are off the Chart. The fruit pies are well worth the 25 or so dollars they cost they're huge. They're deep dish they're fresh the delicious the large size pot pies are amazing but I love it when I can get the miniatures for $7.95 for one. They are just adorable. They heat up well and they taste delicious. All around really beautiful place. If you go at the end of the summer, they have all you can pick flower days for like five dollars for all the flowers you could pick and they're absolutely beautiful they have tours for little kids and at Halloween they have beautiful pumpkins that you can go out and pick yourself for an amazing experience and memory with your kids.

The farm in Salinas makes savory pot pies on Tuesdays! I ordered the chicken and bacon pot pie last…read moreweek to guarantee one, but they said they make some extra ones for same-day pickup. $32.95 for all pies, which I think is a great deal! They do fruit pies on Fridays! And great customer service!! ‍

I'd just lost a family member and my boyfriend brought me here a few days after. It was such a…read morewonderful experience interacting with the animals and I even got to hold a baby bunny. This farm even had trampolines and a swing set which brought out my inner child. I loved how we could really take our time and just hang out. The owner was so kind and you can tell they truly love the animals and treat them well. Thank you so much for healing a little piece of my soul!

We brought our daughter here to see all of the wonderful animals and weren't disappointed! It was…read morepretty expensive ($35 per adult, $15 per child, $10 for food to feed the animals) - $95 for three people. We had a great time and saw the cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, and alpacas! The owners were extremely welcoming and kind. They brought us a baby rabbit and little chick to hold and really facilitated a fun experience. I would highly recommend!!

Such a great location midway through the drive to S. Cal…read more Ice Cream was tasty, indeed not extremely sweet. Lots of flavors and perfect for the 100+deg hot weather. Store is full of little cute things to look around. Coffee was very good too: iced americano and also regular coffee $3.75 and $4.75. Want to try the nitrogen coffee next time $6.99. Service was fast and friendly. Accurate too.

One of the best rest stops on I-5. It has food , close to gas, plenty of parking. In hot days I…read morelike to get some ice cream. As with most places off the freeway,it's expensive to buy anything. The best part is the bathrooms are always clean and have paper. At least in my experience.

We camped out on the property and had a wonderful experience. The ground was great for pitching…read moretents, and there is a nice communal kitchen and campfire. FYI... no showers, and there are portapotties. But the camping on the ranch is limited to a small number, so it was quiet and peaceful. The ranch is only 15 minutes from the West Entrance to the National Park. We did several long hikes and covered many different trails. If you are going to Pinnacles there are showers and restrooms there that you can use. Our kids also got the experience of feeding all the animals and a great horseback riding lesson. Tim and Michelle were wonderful. We would recommend them and the ranch to everyone.

We got a large group of friends and their families together and spent a weekend at the Bar SZ…read moreRanch- everyone, adults and kids alike had the most amazing time meeting the animals, swimming in the Ranch House pool, and being out in nature. People are still raving about it months later. Hospitality was outstanding, the Borland family is something else and obviously LOVE what they do and are passionate about teaching and inspiring others. The sunset and stargazing from the Ranch House lawn was EPIC. It is a 10-15 min drive to Pinnacles National Park so many families used the ranch as a base to get to the park early and beat the crowds! We didn't feel like cooking for our group so we had Thyme Catering a local farm to table catering business make dinner for us one night- they catered to folks that were gluten-free, allergic, and were so attentive and most of all delicious! We were provided with a booking link for archery, BB gun lessons, and horseback riding lessons so families could book on their own. The horses were fantastic and well cared for! Also free experiences included helping with animal feeding (There are goats, chickens, a donkey, you name it!), and we got to meet a baby mustang they rescued which was more well behaved than our kids. :) We hired their well-spoken daughter Maddi to teach us a country line dancing lesson and it was a blast!! THANK YOU for providing a unique seriously unforgettable country experience!! It was just 1.5-2 hrs drive from the Bay Area but we felt like we were in another state and another time. We will be back again!

Second time ordering from Metzer farms. There was a slight mix up. I contacted their customer…read moreservice and was treated incredibly well! Ms Ashley is truly a wonderful human being! Thank you for taking care of us as our family will be Metzer customers for life!

Mixed Results: Elite Runners and Geese, but Caution on Black Muscovy Line…read more​I am a long-time homesteader in West Texas, and I've had a wide range of experiences with Metzer Farms over the last year. While their customer service is responsive, there is a clear divide in breed vitality and some significant website functionality issues. ​The Standouts (5/5): ​Runner Ducks & Geese: My Chocolate, Fawn & White, Blue, and Silver Runners are phenomenal. They arrived alert and are incredibly hardy foragers in a semi-arid climate. The French Toulouse and White Chinese goslings are the "bosses" of the flock--robust, fast-growing, and resilient to shipping stress. ​General Thrivers: I've had 100% success with their Khaki Campbell, Welsh Harlequin, Buff, Silver Appleyard, and Mallard lines. All are healthy with steady growth curves. ​The Concerns (1-2/5): ​Black Muscovy Line: I have had a 100% mortality rate with this specific line over two orders. Most recently, a replacement female developed neurological distress and seizures at 2 weeks old despite strict nutritional protocols (VitaMetz and niacin/yeast). A previous male also died prematurely. There appears to be a significant vitality issue or shipping sensitivity specific to the Black Muscovy line that isn't present in their other ducks. ​Cayuga Vitality: I experienced a "failure to thrive" case with a Cayuga that developed acute wry neck within the first week. ​Note on Website: I've attempted to leave these as individual product reviews for a week, but the website's submission and contact forms consistently hang and fail to send. ​Summary: If you stick to their Runners, Geese, or standard Mallard-derived ducks, the quality is world-class. However, I would be very cautious with the Black Muscovy line if you are in a challenging climate.

Doing U-pick is fun: rounded up for the fun factor. The fruit is not organic. In case you want to…read moreeat the U-pick fruit on the spot: Bring a basket with holes in the bottom, and bottled water, so that you can rinse the fruit before eating. The lineup: 5/5: U-pick boysenberries: June 4: Blenheim apricots, June: $3.70/pound. About 70% were ripe. 3: Dutch apple pie. Kind of meh. 3: Strawberry shortcake. Bring your own maple syrup and pour some on top; it needs some sweetness. 2: Cherry pie. Kinda meh. For boysenberries, consider wearing latex gloves to keep your hands from getting stained red.

Every now and then, during strawberry season, we pop into Gizdich Ranch, seeking out a Strawberry…read morePie like one that we got about 8 years ago. While we didn't see it listed on the menu board, when my wife asked the order taker, she knew exactly what we wanted and told her that the wait would be 15 minutes as they made them to order. OMG, it was beautiful! Loaded with fresh strawberries and just enough glaze to bind it, the glaze did not overwhelm the taste of the strawberries. You can't really slice it as created. Instead, you pick off some of the fruit on top until it's down to a manageable height and then we use a large spoon to parse it out. Whipped cream? Ice cream? Both would be excellent accompaniments to be sure, but we used neither.

This place is incredible and SO MUCH more than a feed store. My family and I recently visited and…read morewe could have stayed all day! Highlights: - Cute trains for the kids to sit in - Delicious coffee, lattes, and pastries - A very cute store with tempting jewelry, clothes, and so much more - A big kids' play space with small red wagons, giant pop-a-shot, a football throwing game and more - A gigantic sand castle display out front - The cutest rubber ducks for sale that can be used for rubber duck races in the special duck setup - Delicious lunch foods for the whole family including sandwiches, salads, and chips - Chickens, ducks, bunnies, and a giant tortoise to visit - Clean nice bathrooms We can't wait to come back to check out Bingo night, line-dancing night, and other special events! I'm so happy we discovered this spot and only wish we'd discovered it sooner!

We came here for their line dancing and it was intense! OMG, such a cute place overall, so hidden…read moreand such a good secret! The animals and the set up outside, the beers at the bar, the band, just everything was soo fun! We danced, laughed and had a great time here!

Wow! We came in from out of town and Joe was our favorite place to visit! We had a taste test…read moretour and bought all the things! Can't wait to come back

Love Windmill! The…read morebest fresh fruit - Joe even lets you try it first. He's so generous with my kids! The best fresh guacamole and mango salsa made daily in house. Fresh fish every Friday - Love the halibut. Great takeaway sandwiches when you need a quick lunch. Always some new gems to find here. From desserts to fresh breads (ad astra, Otto's) and great lasagna and pizza. And always the friendliest service! One of my favorite local businesses.