Perfect Spot for a Fall Day [Apple Hill|Camino CA]…read more The number of orchards in Apple Hill can be overwhelming that's why each year my eldest daughter always has a game plan to visit farms we haven't tried yet (and some repeat visits to our favorites) This was my first time at the Apple Ridge Farms. We spent most of our time here. There was a lot to do including an actual u-pick Apple orchard. Apple Ridge Farms is dog friendly. BBQ and Bakery with a full menu including sandwiches, salads and sides. They had a special on apple pies this weekend... $20 for a whole pie. Picnic Area - got our lunch and enjoyed it in the covered picnic area. Love their fries! Apple Barn - frozen pies, pastries, apple cider, fresh apples, Christmas boutique Country Store - filled with jams, jellies, fudge, chocolates, and great gift ideas Nature trail - visitors are able to choose between an easy trail and a not-so-easy trail. We chose the easy trail but I think they are both easy. Flower trail - unfortunately our visit was in early November and we missed when the flowers were in bloom. September would be the best time to visit and check out the colorful zinnias. Free to access. Gem mining - daughter has enjoyed this activity in other places since she was little. She's 23 now and still has fun with this experience. There is a fee for this activity. Pop ups Artisan Crafters - arts & crafts including wood works, handmade jewelry, handcrafted soaps and candles, paintings, dried nuts and fruits. Unique finds! Face painting - we did not do this activity due to time constraints but daughter had wanted one of Patrick Starr (SpongeBob Square Pants)... next time! Portable toilets are on-site. Instagram: @appleridgefarms Review #3951

Apple dumpling heaven! Came here for breakfast! Didn't know what to try today so I got an apple…read moreturn over, a dumpling and donut. I highly recommend the apple dumpling you will not be disappointed! They even warm it up for you and top it off with warm Carmel. Excellent team work and service. Outdoor seating area to enjoy your pastry.

My family and I came here today and was yelled at by a woman saying that it's private property and…read morewe cannot wait on their property (we all came in 3 separate cars so one got there early and was waiting for the rest). I thought it was extremely rude. Yelp and Apple map both has this business open for business. How were we to know they're closed for the season?? What is wrong with these business owners that they can't treat potential customers properly? Or better yet, what is goin' on in this world that people can't be decent enough to communicate with fellow human being nicely and respectfully? Never coming back here and if you're reading this, please consider putting your money at businesses who treat people well. Besides I read their pastries aren't any good anyway. Ambiance: ghetto What could they improve on? They need to be better human first and foremost and then treat their potential customers well. Maybe make better baked goods.

Best apple pie in Apple Hill! Warm Dutch Apple pie comes with ice cream and Carmel cider sauce!…read moreYummy! They also have classic apple and berry apple. In the barn they sell dozen pies, crisps, and turnovers to take home and bake! In the shop they also sell all kinds of goodies like jam, honey, and gifts! It's a wonderful place!

CIDER DONUTS!!! A must have every Fall The fresh apple cider is also awesome!!! Very nice drive on…read morea fall day- worth the trip!

This is for the blueberry stand at the SF Farmer's market. Stay away from this stand - the person…read moreselling you the blueberries targeted us with random aggressive and confrontational behavior. My 11 year old daughter and I came to the Ferry Building for a fun Mom and daughter morning. We hit the Rainbow Orchards stand first, for what was my first and sure to be last visit. We waited to the side while a customer who was there before us was helped, chatting about how much to get. That customer left, and he took the elderly guy who came after us first - no big deal. Then it was our turn and I asked him for 5 dollars worth and handed him a 20. I had 4 singles and a 20, and the choices were either 5 dollars worth, 8 dollars worth, or another amount I can't recall. He told my shy daughter snakily "Don't grow up to be a person who comes to the Farmer's Market and doesn't have exact change." It felt out of line for him to address her in that way. And, he's already complained about me not having exact change. Hey, either sell us the blueberries or don't, but were not here to be a sponge for your anger. So, I observed flatly, well, we don't have to buy anything. And he said, "yes, you do, because I already have your money." Okay, so another aggressive and weird response. I reached out to get the bag of blueberries, since evidently he was giving me no choice other than to buy them, and he backed up so they would be out of my reach. It was like the 4th rude thing he did that was unprovoked. I managed to get the bag and walk away, but he did ruin a chunk of our sweet trip to the Farmer's Market. I wonder how many shoppers had to deal with absorbing his hostility that day.

Came with the girls! Right before closing, so accommodating, customer service great! BEST SALTED…read moreCARAMEL LATTE IVE EVER HAD!!

Very cute country cafe for breakfast and lunch. The menu has…read morea nice selection of breakfast and lunch options. The staff are friendly and get orders out quickly. We bought a variety baked goods. Everything in the bakery case looked amazing. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich and a muffuletta. Both were tasty and the muffuletta was huge. I'd definitely recommend grabbing a bite here. We will be back again next trip through the area.

THIS is gelato. My…read moregold standard is vanilla...and you will not find a better gelato within two hours. Super nice service, actual pastries that don't hurt your teeth with sugar.

This place is such a little gem! I do not think of myself as a food connoisseur but I have a…read moreEuropean palate which, unfortunately for me is very, very difficult to please. Shorty's quickly turned into one of the few places (the only one in Placerville) that makes my taste buds sing! Their chocolate cakes are decadent, their donuts pillowy soft (butter and salt being my favorite) and the most surprising of all; their canned tiramisu. I do not think it contains marsala per the original recipe but even so, it is by far superior to any other tiramisu I have had in the US. I do believe the owners have chosen to invest in good quality ingredients and it shows. I have yet to try their gelato so I cannot speak to that but if like me you miss your European desserts, this place is for you.

Whoah! Finger licking good!…read more Stop here for a yummy pot pie or apple baked goods. Service with a smile.

Larsen Family Farms is one of those places that just feels like fall. Tucked along the Apple Hill…read moretrail, it's become a yearly tradition for us -- the drive, the crisp air, and that first bite of their incredible chicken pot pie. No one does it better! We always leave with a car full of apples, sweet treats, and smiles. The staff couldn't be kinder, and the little museum on the property adds the perfect touch of nostalgia. There's something timeless about it -- a place that reminds you of simpler days and the magic of autumn.

Their apple fritter was overpriced and stale. Had to throw it after I was looking forward to a good…read moreapple fritter. Bummer. Apples were waxed and old looking. Suppose it is July in Apple Hill. And they charge for a pie box after you pay for the pie. However in the Fall they carry a nice apple cider and good selection of preserves along with many varieties of apples.

If you're going to Apple Hill, this is one of the go to places. They are popular for their pies…read more There is also produce and baked goods. If you want more substantial food, there is BBQ. Wine and hard cider is available for the adults, while train rides and face painting is available for children. There's fun to be had for the whole family. We happened to be there for their blackberry days. I tried my friend's blackberry ice cream and enjoyed it. I ordered a blackberry sugar donut and apple sugar donut. Both were good and I liked that they were fluffy. It can get quite busy, but there was plenty of parking.

This place it's awesome!! The outdoor area is so nice!! Very…read morekid and pet friendly!! It has a nice little store and the food IS AMAZING!! All the pies and the flights!! The flights are actually very cool in little tiny mason jars ! I highly recommend!!

First customer to walk through the door this season! Yelp shows it's closed but today Aug 29 was…read moreopening day! Go was the first to get my fresh warm bear bottle of honey! So exciting! The friendly cashier helped me too!

High hill ranch was a nice place to hang out for dry fall weather. There are lots of artisan stalls…read morewith local artists in the premises. My kiddo wanted to try fishing in the pond. So, we rented the fishing rod for $12 but we didn't catch anything (not sure if there're any fish in the pond) - it was fun though. - Apple fritter walnut ($7): the fritter was good & cinnamony. It has lots of apple pieces and was covered with walnuts. It wasn't too sweet which was my liking. - Donut crumb ($2): the donut was good and soft. The crumb gave crunchy texture on the surface of the donut. - Dutch apple pie slice ($6): was ok. There were packed with apple pieces, very cinnamony and not too sweet. However, the crumb on top of the pie (that makes it 'Dutch') was disappointing - it was soggy and clumpy. - Sour cream berry pie ($6): delicious! The sour cream intensified the berry flavor and it was super good!

Today was opening day! There weren't too many vendors there today. It was perfect though!…read moreYou have to try their fritters!