This review is long overdue.. I've never been to the farm but I've had their pies every year via fundraiser by my local high schools cheer dept. Apple , 2 berry and pumpkin are always sold each year and all three are amazing . The pumpkin has robust flavor . The 2 berry is tart and not to sweet , while the apple was delicious and not mushy. I'm craving pie so I'm here looking up their hours to visit the farm . read more

09.16.23|Sat Super crowded at 11 am . Upick apple picking starts today. Parking lot is small , I recommend getting there early in the morning. Opens at 9 am. Double berry apple pie and Dutch apple pie are both delicious. The owner was friendly, welcoming and very nice. read more

Gizdich Ranch - Gizdich Ranch 09.16.23|Sat ( u-pick apple picking starts today ) - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Fresh pies ! We always stop by when riding our bikes for a quick bite . Lots of pies to choose of from , ice cream, coffee , juices. read more

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This is an update....stopped by the farm to pick up a cheery pie for my husband as a Father's Day treat. We had 2 small dogs with us & 1 peed in the dirt on the side (female dog) as we were walking in. A woman, I'm sure was old Mrs Gizdich, said to me "watch where your dog pees with a sour face. Ok...if not in the dirt, is there a specific place you'd like me to take her? It was around the corner of the pie ordering entrance & in the dirt. I'd suggest that this unwelcoming woman stay home & read a book or crochet a blanket, or whatever. She just throws a damper of a vibe on the visit. As for the cherry pie, it was a disappointment...I don't know what kind of cherries they were, but they were very small & fairly tart. Maybe they gave me a different kind of berry pie? My previous pie experiences there were better. My advice, don't get the cherry pie read more

Gizdich family owned farms located in watsonville, 30-40 near santa cruz boardwalks is totally worth it if you're visiting or wondering how to spend a fun weekend Wed recommend to spend it at this cozy, community oriented ranch.. Based on the seasons you can pick delicious pesticide free fruits, this season gave us olallie berries , strawberries, and a new favorite boysenberries. They give free boxes to those who want to pick their own fruits and weighed at a reasonable price. The "U-PIK" is close to their market with an antique shop, fresh apple juice pressing, and a pie/deli shop. I fear there may not be any words in the english dictionary to describe the mouthwatering, hand made, decadent pies we had, we tried the dutch apple, and had the strawberry shortcake, also at a fantastic price. Not only did we splurge on desserts we sprouted on their "picnic lunch combo" from the deli and they gave a cookie, drink, sandwich, fruit, and chips. We found ourselves incredibly satisfied not only with the food, but also with the staff, they are incredibly kind and go above and beyond with their service. Overall fantastic experience! Would be so glad to make the trip down again :) read more

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Where else can you find a homemade, freshly cooked pie with locally sourced ingredients and no preservatives? Gizditch Ranch is a local institution that is tucked away behind Apple orchards and strawberry fields and next to a red barn. This is a great family place that takes you back in time. They have gifts and to go cider made on site. Only bummer is there was no Boysen or Ollalie berry pies because of the season. But we did pick up two berry, Dutch apple, and apricot. So timing does matter when you visit but certainly worth the trip. Don't just come for the pies, stay for the antiques and hang around the picnic area. Parking is very tight and there are forklifts going by so might be a little loud. Totally recommend visiting the nice folks at Gizditch. read more

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A fun place for a fall outing. There have apple picking, the pie shop, We visited on October 15th and unfortunately the apple picking was closed for the season. So if that is what you are going for be sure to call ahead. While you're there you've got to stop at the pie shop and get a treat. We tried a slice of apple pie and a apple cider slushy. Both were great, very sweet and delicious. The pie has a yummy brown sugary crust. The slushy was very sweet but tasted fresh. They have some fun things for kids to play on, a little gift shop, and an antique store. read more

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First I'd like to say the pies are pretty darn good with fresh ingredients and served warm. The line to buy a pie is long and the parking is terrible. Employees are not engaging and short. But what's awful is the rude woman in the antique store. She was standing in the middle of the roadway yelling at patrons which was surprising but we parked and went to visit the store. She had nothing but snide comments and a very poor attitude. Not only was she rude but she turned her back, closed the door and muttered words as she walked away. Talk about making someone feel unwelcome, she's it!! I've been in the over crowded un organized shop before so we weren't missing much but daaaamn. The gift shop had a nice open atmosphere and you can buy a pie there as well. Friendly cashier. Our overall experience of the farm was poor and it's a stop I'll take off my list for the future. read more

Still my favorite ranch for U-pick with reasonable prices. The strawberry picking is only available on Saturdays. The olallie berry and Boysenberries are opened everyday. This is the first time I tried them and just love it. I am planning yo visit them again this week. My personal favorite is Boysenberries, they are large, juicy and sweet. Kids can't pick as they have small thorns and little higher than the strawberry plants. The olallie berries are smaller than black berries and we were not able to find many of them. The price was 3.84/lb for both the berries. Don't forgot to get the map from the ranch for upick. read more

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Came across this place while going from Santa Cruz to Monterey. Great little place to stop and get lunch and check out the scenery. Great value in the picnic lunch, had a turkey sandwich with chips, fresh fruit, and a cookie along with an apple slushy for $14. Also got a piece of pie and ice cream. read more

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Pies pies pies!!! I had the pleasure of trying three of there pies and I was not disappointed! There are many sandwich options but I was recommended by many people to have the pie They have some of the best pie crust I have ever had. They have soo many varieties of fillings Service this day was on the slower side of 20-25 minute wait to order but worth it. Everyone is friendly and relaxed. They seem to have a small army making these amazing pies The eating area is family friendly with lots of space to run around. We also found the Apple picking area a short walk away from the pies. Fun and informative staff made our experience great Would recommend read more

Gizdich Ranch - Soo many pies! Apple, apricot and berry - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Early in the morning, we called to reserve the dutch apple and very berry pies. By the time we arrived after lunch, they were sold out of most pies. We stumbled upon the apricot pie. It's life-altering!!! We met Nita for the first time. She was friendly and approved of our decision to enjoy some apricot pie. The service is efficient even when the line is 7+ deep. If you can try the apple slushy, apple dumpling, or apple juice, you'll be happy. The gift shop has sugar-free preserves if you want to bring gifts to folks who need to mind their sugar levels. The Very Berry and Apple Butter rock. It's so worth the annual or semi-annual adventure! read more

Unfortunately I was not able to make it out to Gizdich Ranch. BUT was able to get their infamous apple pie from Zanatto's grocery store & OMG!! Your apple pie was soo soooo gooooood!! Highly recommended & will definitely get it again for our next family gathering! Since not making it to Gizdich Ranch, I'm unable to comment about their service & ambiance. Given your apple pie, I would not be surprised if your service & ambiance are just as wonderfully above par!! THANK YOU for making your pies!! read more

We went to the strawberry patch - Fun family activity and DELICIOUS strawberries!! Open on weekends. It's not a. Omg activity but they get nutritious food and have fun while they're doing it. It's in a field close to watsonville, easy to get to, and if you go to the farm collection of buildings, you can also get their store where nobody pies! Strawberry rhubarb was the best! read more

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Our second time here for the pie. We ordered 1 whole Double Berry Apple Dutch pie and it is still superb! $20.70 for the whole pie. Price went up in the past 2 years but quality has not changed, which is most important. Great friendly service in the window counter when ordering. Also tried the strawberry tart weekend-only special. It was fantastic! read more

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Fabulous place! Still narrow dirt road to get to. Lovely orchards. Incredible pies! Friendly staff. Good old-fashioned place! read more

First time here! Before we left Pajaro Dunes/ Watsonville...my family and I took a detour of this famous apple farm. My niece really wanted to try their pies. We purchased two to share with family & friends. The pies smelled amazing. There were a variety of pies to choose from. The employees were very friendly. They offered suggestions and answered our questions. It's a challenge to find parking, but it was worth the time to pass by. read more

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Found Gizdich Ranch on the map as we were driving through the town. We read that they make home made pies from the produce from their farms, so we had to make a quick stop. It was a little far from the main road but we pulled up to the big red barn that said Pie Shop and we were excited! Walked in, and the inside was underwhelming. They had 3 big banquet tables with chairs lined up on either side and their were crumbs and dirty napkins all over the tables. Not a good first impression, but there was a line of about 15 ppl buying whole pies, so we stood in line. We wanted to try the olallie pie but they were all sold out in both varieties. We walked up to the little window and opted on 2 slices of pie, Dutch Apple $4.65 and Strawberry Rhubarb $4.40. The pie slices were smaller than normal slices. Both of the pies were just ok. The fruit in each were over cooked and mushy. We prefer more texture with the fruit. Maybe they would have tasted better if they were warmed up and not room temperature? Highlight was the gift shop next door and clean bathrooms! Gift shop had tons of mixes and nuts and cooking equipment. A little on the pricey side for the novelties, but it was nice to look around. read more

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A quaint little apple farm nestled in the outskirts of Watsonville. Perfect for apple picking during the fall, they offer a variety of apple trees to pick from. Their sandwiches are cheap and taste like childhood. No one does their pie like Gizdich Ranch. Overall, an amazing apple farm with a nice picnic area. read more

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Holy moly. Have you tasted the pie? If you haven't, this should be your next stop! When you pull into this seemingly quaint driveway, you see multiple buildings. On a sign in the corner you see pies and a line that goes around the building. The line is super quick. There are many pie options. I opted for the double berry apple pie with a streusel topping, and it did not disappoint. It was the perfect compilation of sweet but not too sweet. We chose the whole pie as it was equivalent in price to three pieces of individual pie. And we were able to take the leftovers home! There is a sitting area behind the building. You can ask for plastic plates and silverware to eat onsite. It is the perfect place for a day trip. And if you want to meet the owner and original pie maker, she is the sweetest woman and now runs the antique shop that is located on the property. The antique shop is a cute little shop with lots of treasures to explore. read more

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We came on a Sunday around 10 and were shocked it was a complete ghost town. Nothing like years past. We ordered pieces of pie which the gal warmed up for us but when we sat down to eat them, they were still cold! My kids were quietly and nicely playing in the sandbox when Nita Gizdich herself approached. I was so excited to meet her but before I could say anything she whips out a "the toys stay in the sandbox!" I was appalled because the toys were indeed in the sandbox. She then approached closer and proceeded to count all the toys inside the sandbox to ensure there were 8.... As if my kids and I really wanted to steal sun baked broken plastic toys. The other ride on toys were also sun baked and broken which causes a major safety issue for little ones that can cut themselves on the broken plastic. One of the toys is missing a handle bar.. it'd be easy enough to hit up a garage sale to find newer/cheap toys to replace these broken ones. My kids were disappointed there were hardly any pumpkins to pick from. Sorry to give a low rating for a place that was once raving. But we just felt unwelcome and unappreciated. read more

I have wanted to come here for a while, on strong recommendations from a few good friends. I heard "olallieberry" and "pie" and I was sold. It's olallieberry picking season, so you have the choice of picking before heading over to the other side of the property, where there is a deli, a shop and an antique store. They have delicious apple juice, which you can get in the fridge in the store (as you enter on the right). The store has many useful cooking implements that are often hard to find elsewhere. I bought some brightly colored 4oz ramekins I am looking forward to using. We also had slices of pie in the deli (the line can get long, but we didn't have too much Of a wait. If you enjoy olallieberries, the pie is not to be missed. I am legally blind and navigate with a guide dog, I must say I was a bit surprised by the woman operating the antique shop who stopped me outside the store as I browsed and asked, "Who's the blind one, you or the dog?" I was so confused by the question that I responded, "me," without thinking. In retrospect, the answer to that should have been obvious, unless she was commenting on the fact I was not completely blind and was being disingenuous in having the dog with me. It would have been an opportunity to educate on the fact that blindness is on a spectrum, and most blind people, even those with guide dogs, have some vision remaining. However, I was more disappointed in myself for answering a question about my dog and my disability that I am never legally required to answer, and that she is not legally allowed to ask. For future reference, the questions you may legally ask a person with a service animal are: 1. Is the animal required due to the owner's disability? 2. What service has the animal been trained to provide? read more

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I originally discovered this place on a field trip for my little sister and I am so glad I did! You can pick your own apples and it is SO FUN! Feels just like a kid again. My favorite part was their pies. I am opretty sure that's what everyone comes for if we're being honest. You can't go wrong with their apple pie. Their olallieberry pie is what they are famous for and it's pretty good! On the field trip we got to see how they make their fresh apple juice. Nothing beats this apple juice! I'm a grown adult and I could drink a gallon of this every day. It is freshly squeezed, no toxins added. It is sweet but not overly sweet. I live in a city about 20 minutes away and there is only one grocery store that sells their pies and juices and I make sure to stock up every time I am there. Grab a pie (or two) and thank me later! It's a must every time I am in town, and whenever I am my family always has me snag them a pie too! read more

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Kind of a hidden gem that a lot of people seem to know about. Haha, if that makes sense. I did not know about this place at all but we were headed camping in Santa Cruz so we stopped in. The food was fresh, the space to eat rustic and comfortable. They had a frozen apple juice, fresh pies & photo Ops. Also some older toys and farm equipment to take photos w or play on. Parking can be challenging, so just factor that in. The antique shop had some interesting things. They had a current Pringle's can for sale. And what looked to be ordinary Campbell's soup cans. ‍ Not my thing. The regular store was nice/ kind of a farm stand with other Merch as well. We would definitely go back. It's a great way to take a break in the country, on a working farm & to support local farmers! read more

Gizdich Ranch - Fresh fruit & sandwiches they also had a frozen apple juice. - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Our family has been coming for years for pies and field trips. Today I experienced Gizdich as a field trip parent. Thank you for having Granny Smith explain to the kiddos the process of growing apple trees, harvesting and process of what you do on the farm. I had never gone to Gizdich to pick apples but I'm glad I was able to experience it with my youngest and my dad. read more

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Apple picking is back at the farm! Went on opening day and it was a LOT of fun. The trees were full of fruit that was ripe and perfect. They had 3-4 varieties of apples ready to pick. Rows of trees with lots of apples, this place was great for toddlers and kids. The red delicious were the best from all the ones we tasted and picked. They have a parking lot that fills up rather quickly. There is another lot at the cafe that fills in minutes. At the entry point they ask if you need a bag (50 c each) and explain what variety is where. Pick the apples at your leisure and head to the checkout. The checkout queue was long and took us about 40 minutes. They weigh the apples, pay by card/ cash (no additional fees for card) and head out! They do not enforce masks but saw a lot people wearing them. Given how huge the farm is, folks were quite distant. Picked a lot of apples and tastes a couple too. Delicious, ripe and amazing! Plus, reasonably priced. They have a cafe that had a crazy long entry queue so skipped that. They sell whole pies and a bunch of other things at the store. Unfortunately they were out of apple pie when we got there. Going back for the cider and to taste the pie for sure! Great experience for kids and adults alike. Would be going back for sure! read more

U-pick apple picking!! A true basic girl fall and family fun activity. The Gala and Honeycrisp apples here was so crisp and right balance of sweet and tart. Tons and tons of apples, no shortage here, and the ranch is large enough to not feel crowded while picking, however, the crowds were noticeable when it came to checking out. Expect a bit of a line. Get to sample some apples along the way :) As of late September, Fuji and Granny Smith were not ready yet. They also had Red/Golden Delicious, and Pippin varieties at the time we went. We also stopped by the cafe/barn to enjoy a refreshing apple slushie and pick up the famous apple pie. They also have other types like ollalieberry, and whatevers in season. We used our apples to eat in their pure form, but also went well in an apple crisp! Tips: -bring your own bag otherwise they will charge you for a bag. -if you are only buying pies you can go inside to the store to the right of the barn and get them there instead of waiting in the other long line. We also had to buy the fresh pressed apple juice of course, and it was delicious. -wear shoes you don't mind getting dusty read more

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Parents--I wouldn't bring your children here! The owner has a real issue with children. The irony! We've come twice and she always has some sort of issue with them simply being children (today, she was bothered that they entered her shop--in which they didn't touch anything, btw)! This is the second time she's acted this way and I don't think we'll come back. read more

We were looking for a place to go apple picking last weekend and after an online search, found 2-3 close to San Jose. Gizdich Ranch seemed to be the most recommended of the ones listed, we also remembered seeing their apple pies and apple juice at grocery stores. We had a very nice experience apple picking and they had a good variety of applies. Prices are good and we had no issues in finding ripe apples to pick. They have a cute store and a separate store that is a deli and sells pies by the slice. Being the weekend, the lines were looooonnnnnggggggg. The pies were excellent and so was the berry ice cream. Plan your trip well and have fun read more

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Visited last week in hopes of picking my own apples, but we got there and the workers let us know that apple picking season is already over for the year. Luckily, they have little postcards available for people to fill out so when the picking season does come up, we get mailed a notification. My boyfriend and I tried their sandwich lunch(includes homemade chocolate chip cookie, drink, apple, sandwich, and chips for $9.35) and slices of cherry and olallieberry pie. I was told by my dad that warm pie is disgusting but after trying it here....I just can't go back. Their cold-pressed apple juice is also to die for, the best apple juice I've ever had. Ended up taking a gallon of apple juice home along with jams, a dutch apple pie, and of course, apples. read more

Gizdich Ranch - Cherry and olallieberry pie - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

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I visited Gizdich Ranch for the 2nd time ever today with a friend and our children who are the ages of 3 and 6. Several notable interactions are worth calling out as areas of feedback. Unfortunately, these made our experience quite poor at the end of the day. 1. Unpleasant and inappropriate staff: Our first impression of the site was influenced by the older woman who "greeted" cars at the entrance. She was rude to me immediately and provided zero guidance on how to get to the strawberry u-pick area. She did not say hello and just said "you should know where you're going." Later during our visit, she actually walked over to our children who were playing with toys on a bench and yelled at them saying that the toys must remain in the sandbox. These toys were strewn about the entire picnic area outside of the sandbox and there was nothing indicating where they should be played. She also walked over to a much younger child and took the toys away from her angrily. This was extremely rude and cruel to the children who were not to blame for anything. My friend and I responded back to her politely but she continued to scoff at us. Minutes later, she was super pleasant to a family seated right next to us. I can't confirm if race was a factor in this specific experience but those who were verbally attacked by this woman were people of color and those who were treated respectfully were not. I've read former reviews indicating this woman is an owner and/or Gizdich family member. The fact that this is a known issue is a little disheartening. I want to have grace for this person but I struggle with this if children are being mistreated. 2. Gaslighting staff: More on staff, but during our wait in line at the deli, a woman in front of us had complained about ordering a pie and receiving a tart. The staff was extremely rude about it and I understand why the customer was very upset. I watched as the employee continued to gaslight the customer saying that she indeed received a pie challenging her complaint. This went on for a few minutes, and the customer actually turned around and showed people in line her "pie". It was most definitely a pastry crust with a load of glazed strawberries filled in it - also well understood as a tart. The deli even had mini strawberry tarts that looked exactly like what the customer had showed us. I felt like she was completely gaslit by the staff. They repeatedly told her "this is the pie" instead of just giving her a real pie in exchange. There was a very simple solution and they chose to gaslight a customer? Even if she received a pie, I believe there was a much better way to handle this and not make a patron feel terrible about her experience. 3. Long wait: The deli line was extremely slow even for very patient people. Take note of this if you are bringing hungry children (who will get yelled at by an old lady) as you cannot rely on getting them fed on time. This was a lesson learned to bring your own food. 4. Strawberries: The u-pick experience was good and the strawberries were great. While a positive note, it's hard not to admit that the experience was tainted by my notes above. read more

Gizdich Ranch - Photo of elder woman being nice to the family right next to us minutes after scolding our children. - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

Fun experience. Cute place to visit for old fashion pies and strawberry picking. The strawberries in the field are on the small/tart side. If you are lucky, you will find a few dark and sweet ones. Didn't try all the pies but the dutch apple seems to be the most popular. Got the dutch apple + double berry pie and it was really tart. read more

Gizdich Ranch - Strawberries in the field are small and tart - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

*Only reviewing strawberry picking My first time going fruit picking and only strawberries were in season. This place was not disappointing though! Tons to pick even though they're open every day from 9-5. The maps will take you to the place that sells the pie. Someone will give you a paper map and verbal directions to the fruit picking. Tons of parking (dirt lot), no reservation needed. Just show up and start picking anywhere you'd like! * you can buy a cardboard box for a little over $1 if you didn't bring your own container (and as many as you'd like) * accepts cash and card (no extra fees for card) Loved the experience, willing to drive 1.5 h again to pick here! Can't wait for blackberry season! *edit: forgot to talk about how AMAZING these strawberries taste!! So sweet and extremely juicy even if they're small :) read more

Gizdich Ranch - (Cardboard box for a little over $1 because I didn't bring my own container) - Bakeries Near Me - Watsonville, California

The pie a la mode was really nice. We got Dutch apple pie, mmm The staff was confused about what pies were available. She said there was no Dutch apple pie, but I could see it sitting there right behind her... I knocked off a star because I don't think I would come here for apple picking again. The prices and selection weren't all that amazing compared to the grocery store, and the orchard wasn't all that beautiful to make it feel like an outing that was worth it. But if you want some fresh pie, you should go. read more

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The food has always been amazing, never a bad experience the salami sandwiches are hands down the best! The sandwich meal comes with an apple, juice, cookie and chips! Their pies are insanely delicious owners are very friendly and sweet as well read more

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Went this past weekend with the family (kids, grandparents, uncle): Berry picking: + lucky enough to be there for ollalieberries and boysenberries! These are special bc you can't buy them fresh, since they are so fragile, so the only way to eat them fresh is to go to u-pick. Make sure you get RIPE ones because unripe will be reeeeally tart. Brambles are thick and thorny so kids beware: my kids enjoyed pointing out berries for adults to pick for them, haha. Be careful about picking too many because these berries don't last long in the fridge - highly recommend eating them within 24 hrs of picking. Remember that berry juice stains too. + strawberry fields were easy to navigate and lots of big berries easily available for picking. Currently only open for strawberries u-pick on Saturdays. + Staff were all really friendly and helpful! + Credit cards and contactless payments accepted Main pie shop: + lots of pastry options! Apple dumpling was really good especially if you like crust. The apple cinnamon sauce poured on top is . Would love to get this again. + Pies are delicious. Ollalieberry pie was amazing. Raspberry pie was good too. Dutch apple has a good topping and it's an impressively dense slice of layered fruit (nowhere near as goopy as other apple pies I've had) but I wish it had a touch more cinnamon. + kids enjoyed their apple slushes made from the apple juice - really fragrant and apple-y + deli sandwiches made to order as well, plus a good deal for a sack lunch combo. Cute tables in a nice picnic table right outside + Bathrooms at the pie house were super clean and accessible Caveat about strawberries - U-pick will always be better than store bought, but these are just a bit better than store bought. Some strawberries were really fragrant, juicy, sweet. A fair number, though looking ripe, were bland, watery, and cottony. As a whole, you'll probably be happy. My family is spoiled rotten with Swanton Berry Farms so my eldest son was disappointed with the strawberries, but my youngest liked the novelty of GIANT berries and still ate a bunch. read more

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today me and my two kids stopped by to have lunch when i was approached by nita, which isn't the first time but today specifically really irritated me when she pointed to my son and said "is THAT yours?", after i corrected her she continued by saying that all the toys need to stay in the sand box very rudely. My son was playing in the sandbox with the toys but i mean kids will be kids as long as their in the play area i don't see a problem? my son enjoys visiting but after today i will not be back. read more

The Berry Best Quick 2021 "post" Covid-19 update: *CALL AHEAD! Evidently they sold-out Mother's Day weekend (we went the week before). *Just opened at the beg of May for strawberry picking at $2.25/lb *Stop-by the Ranch before going picking to see which field(s) the picking is happening at. A nice young man will hand you a little map to get you there. *Strawberries were amazing! Best batch they've had in a few years tbh. *Bring your own container(s) to pick with or buy one from them for $1.25 *They take ca$h or card out in the fields *They will have Olallieberry picking at some point, according to the phone message. *Stop by the Ranch after your done and pick yourself up a pie and some of their apple juice. The Olallieberry Pie ($15) was particularly amazing. read more

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Such a fun day at the farm. We picked strawberries and the whole flat cost 10. Not bad at all considering the small baskets at the store can cost 6.99 for far less quantity, and don't taste nearly as good! We went in the morning at 10:00 on (Saturday) and were surprised by how quick we were in and out , and it was such a fun experience! After picking we headed down the road for some fresh pie . The line was quite long , but worth the wait because mmm were they delicious. I went for a la mode (added a scoop of vanilla ice cream), and wow I do wish the window for pie and ice cream could be separate from the sandwich line so that you weren't forced to eat your pie before sandwich and lunch, but I guess it wasn't the worst thing. The only reason I rated 4 stars is because we waited around 45 minutes for 2 sandwiches. :/ We finally ended up asking a random worker to help us since there was no one else around to ask , and luckily he came through because the kids were losing patience , fast! The sandwich bread was pretty basic with plain bread, but the turkey was great quality. The picnic lunch for just under $10 was a steal actually because it comes with chips , a cup of cut strawberries, an apple slushy or plain apple juice (the slushy was so refreshing and amazing)! , and a chocolate chip cookie . Made the lonnnng wait worth it, and at least there was lots of space for the kids to run around. We got to eat under an apple tree on a picnic bench with beautiful rolling hills around, so the experience was well worth it. read more

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Tried to go to pinnacles this morning to hike to the caves with my gf. The line to get in the park was 5 hours! So we decided to go back home. On the way back we attempted to look for some produce stands in Watsonville because my mom told me that Watsonville has lots of strawberries. So we checked out Gizdich Ranch for strawberries and pie. Standing in line, the inside of the pie shop was very cute, I was intrigued to learn that this ranch was established in 1937! Then before we got the pie, my gf tried out her camelback for the first time and accidentally spilled water all over the floor. There was a staff who came to mop it and put a wet floor sign, and she said "don't slip!" She was lovely. The pie was great, the workers were friendly, asked if we wanted ice cream but we declined. The seating area was very cute and there were kids who were loving the see saw. After we finished the pie, we went to the antique shop to ask the worker if the were selling produce anywhere. The worker told me that produce doesn't grow this season and they only have produce when it's harvest season. She said look around, do you see any fruit on these trees? and gave me a stink face. Then she told the lady behind us that she can't take her dog in. She frightened me a little bit, and I felt slightly belittled in this interaction. I told my gf let's go. So we left gizdich ranch strawberryless and a little confused. read more