Pilz Produce at Hillcrest

(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

Willow Creek Ranch produced one of my favorite mandarin oranges at the 2024 Mountain Mandarin…read moreFestival. Farmers are friendly to chat with. You can sample a mandarin while you're there. You can see them packing bags of oranges. Currently, you can buy 5 lb for $10 or 10 lb for $20. Mandarins are juicy and sweet. You may be able to buy other fresh farm produce here, such as lemons, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, or walnuts. You can find products from other local farms, like honey or Newcastle Mandarin Ranch sauces. You can pay by credit card. It's easy to spot the signage and drive to Willow Creek Ranch on English Colony Way, part of the Mandarin Trail. Good luck competing in the upcoming 2025 Mountain Mandarin Festival!

This is one of my primary "go to" places for fresh mandarins when they're in season. It's fairly…read moreclose to my house, easy to get in and out of, manned by friendly people - and about as close to "fresh off the tree" as you can get! When mandarins are in season, you can pretty much be assured that what you're buying here is no more than a day or two from being picked from the trees. It's the end of the season now, and I picked up probably one of the last 10 pound bags they'll be offering for now. Even though it was end of season, the mandarins are just the way I like them - the best variety (in my opinion) - easy to peel, seedless, juicy. So glad I have something like this nearby!

5 lb of Mandarins for $10. Blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges for sale. Photo taken 12/31/24.

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Mandarin samples. 3 lb for $7.

MARTYNSE FAMILY FARM

4.8

(13 reviews)

2.0 mi

Martynse Family Farm is open to the public on weekends 10 am to 5 pm. I hope one day to visit and…read morewalk around the grounds, which looks family friendly. So far, I have only visited the self service station outside the gate. The mandarins are lovely and uniform in size. The imperfect oranges still look great and appetizing to me and are the best bargain I have found. This farm is located close to Lincoln, CA and is closest to home! I think this will be my go-to mandarin farm. Martynse Family Farm is on the west end of English Colony Way, part of the mandarin orange trail in Placer County.

Placer County has a wine trail and also a mandarin trail! We've been coming here for over a decade…read moreand it's great to see how much this farm has added on. They have a small petting zoo with goats and bunnies. They have a covered picnic area where you can pack a picnic basket and take in the views of the fall foliage and orchard. They have Satsuma and pearl mandarins, so sweet and seedless. What I love and miss here was the farmer's dog Teddy, who has passed on. He would always greet me when I would stop in. RIP, Teddy.

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Loomis Farmers Market

(2 reviews)

3.4 mi

Held Friday mornings, a fabulous way to start the day. Located in the Taylor's parking lot, think…read morethey plan to keep it open till October.

So may Loomis options! I plan on returning to buy more Mandarins. Fresh is the best! With the…read morebeautiful weather we have been having, it is a nice place to enjoy the outdoors

Blue Goose Produce

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.

Scented candles - Photo taken 10/9/25

Blue Goose decor - Photo taken 10/9/2025.

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Scented candles - Photo taken 10/9/25

Newcastle Produce

Very good sandwiches whether you create your own or off the menu. The pasta and potato salads were…read morevery tasty. Friendly staff. A good variety of specialty stuff to purchase. The store is clean and well stocked.

This is a great place to stop for local fruits, a yummy breakfast, brunch or lunch before ride or…read morea hike/ adventure, and shop for a pretty flower bouquet or a gift. This cute shop has everything you will need! The service is friendly and pleasant. The store is clean and organized so it is easy to look for things. The best things are seasonal local fruits so you must have some on the way out.

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Newcastle Cheese Shop

My husband stopped by earlier today. He picked up a few sandwiches so we could have an early…read moredinner. We love this family owned sandwich shop. They also have a deli counter with many items. Cheeses, meats, salads and they even have baked goods. They have many chips and bottled drinks to choose from. We usually get the Rat Trap Sandwich. I can not eat anything spicy. I have to change the cheese from jalapeño to cheddar cheese. I do not like pepperoncini's. So I have to adjust the sandwich a little. It has many different meats on the Rat Trap Sandwich. They all taste great together.

I absolutely love the homey feel of this shop and the high-quality of their meats and cheese! Their…read morehours make them a bit difficult to catch, but when you do, the weight is well worth it. I love the rat trap sandwich, and no matter what sandwich I get, I always get it on their Dutch crunch bread. They fell the sandwich generously and everything is always fresh. The parking lot is spacious and they also have seating inside, as well as many prepackaged chips and drinks to pair with your meal. They also have homemade baked goodies often.

Salami with pepper jack cheese no tomato on a white roll

Entrance

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Out front

Lecavalier Cellars

4.8

(107 reviews)

2.5 mi

We came here last fall for the first time, and even though we didn't have reservations, we had a…read moregreat experience. The tasting room was pretty busy, but Tom took great care of us and helped us find a table. He walked us through the tasting, gave us some great recommendations, and shared the history of the winery, including their Napa vineyard where the grapes are grown and the wine is produced. The wines were all really good, and we enjoyed trying a nice variety. They also have a good food menu, but during our visit we only ordered the charcuterie board, which paired well with the wines. This winery has friendly service, great wine, and a welcoming atmosphere. .

Ran off Highway 80 with limited parking next to the tasting room but there's an area below and they…read moredo have a shuttle that could come and get you. Excellent wines and selection of food. I was quite surprised at the menu as well as the dessert menu very incredible. Wine was great with lots of mixes between whites and reds, and you won't be disappointed. Pricing was at the midpoint I've had wineries that were a little cheaper and I've had some that were a lot more expensive overall very satisfied with what I got for the price. Service was fantastic and recommend bringing guest here as the views are spectacular overlooking the Sacramento Valley

Really great food!

Rose ? 2nd fave

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Entrance in parking lot

Newcastle Wine Shoppe

(12 reviews)

2.4 mi

I recently was looking very last minute for grape juice to take communion but needed it to be…read morenon-alcoholic and thought I was out of options when 2 stores in Newcastle didn't carry anything. I had the idea to come in to Newcastle Wine Shoppe & thought on a whim maybe they'd have some non-alcoholic wine. Although it was not a usual request for frequenters there, some people inside were very quick to help me and find what I was looking for. They were able to find the only non-alcoholic option somewhere in the back after looking for a while and phoning in someone who had insight on where it was. The inside was also nice as well and part of the large building that La Fornaretta is in. There's a bar area and some tables where some people were having some conversation and some light music playing. Everyone was very helpful and I appreciated my experience a lot.

Found this place by the power of social media. What drew me in was they offer a wine flight…read moreSaturday afternoons, first come first serve. The afternoon we went was a full house. We chose to sit at the bar but the are a few bistro tables as well. Clay is knowledgeable about wines and has an impressive ability to recall each person's last known pour for the wine flight. I'll certainly be back.

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Never Better Coffee

4.9

(35 reviews)

2.4 mi

Very attentive staff who aim to please My friend and I…read moreenjoyed our beverages and the foods offered look and sound delicious. The ambience is very cozy and comfortable inside and out.

We stopped into never better on a whim and we were greeted with the most amazing customer service!…read more(Seriously door opened for us and everything) We ordered the a regular latte and a brown sugar latte. Both are fantastic and exactly what the doctor ordered for an afternoon pick me up! The interior is cute, I'm assuming since they just opened art to come soon, but what they have was cute!

Outside with front porch seating

Inside seating

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4.8

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