Gotta start off by giving the GOAT of schmears a shoutout.. the Mango Schmear 5/5... Burgers here…read moreare always kind of trash.. idk 2 maybe 3/5 stars. Went with the wagyu smash burger this time.. was greasy as ever and the bottom part of my bun was soaked and soggy/falling apart by the time I was eating it.. honestly kind of trash.. still tasted okay but not much flavor.. sweet potato fries were okay. a big enough portion to share with someone else. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 2 or 3 is directly because of one item and one item only... the mango schmear... some of the best damn schmear I've ever had. I always come for the schmear and leave with a burger that disappoints me.. the smear always wins me over though.. Lots of other good salsas/spreads/aiolis but the mango schmear.. the mango schmear.. try it and tell me I'm wrong

Ikeda's California Country Market is well known for their meat pies…read more Walking into the cute little market we ended up purchasing two frozen pies to heat up for later. They were both delicious although a bit bigger and filling than expected. Next time we would definitely try them fresh and hot since they took about two hours to cook in the oven at the recommended heat. The service was friendly and helpful and they sell insulated bags if you, like us, had not yet started keeping a cooler in the trunk. All in all we would definitely come back!

Theres sooo much hype about this place so we went to go try!!…read more Its in very rural davis-ish. Its like a plot of dirt then the lil stand. They have their famous pies as well as produce and some other stuff, but its a very small shop with like 4 tables outdoors. Def a stop on your way somewhere, not necessarily a destination. Their pie slices were like $8 a slice and a whole pie was $30. They also had many more options for whole pies vs pie slices, but its possible its because we went later in the day? They had some savory pies, cold pies, but mostly baked pies like peach, various berries, etc! They also have fruit freezes you can purchase too! We ended up sharing a banana cream pie and i got a peach pie too. The banana cream pie was HEFTY. It was HEAVY and PACKEDDDD. A LOT of cream a LOT of banana filling. Very yummy though and feeds a lot more people than you'd think. The peach pie was also very good! Im not a huge "cooked fruit" person and neither is mt family but we demolished the pie. The peaches were a surprisingly nice texture! And the crust was very good. $30 is a bit steep but if theyre using fresh fruits and baking them fresh its worth a stop if youre in the area!

A pie from Ikeda is great for holidays or when your friend visits and loves a good Chocolate Cream…read morePie. The Davis location is much smaller than the original Auburn one as it looks more like a large indoor farmstand than a restaurant. But it had what I needed in the freezer (the chocolate cream pie and the chciken and steak pot pie) so we didn't have to drive an additional half hour. We drove 2 hours the weekend before her arrival to pick up a frozen one that we just need to defrost in the fridge overnight. But coming in at 2 lbs and only 3 days to eat it, had to freeze 1/3 of it so it will pass TSA and make it on her flight back East. Wonder if this is the most traveled pie outside of shipping it across country.

I just happened to come across The Baker and the Cakemaker and, of course, I had to stop in and see…read morewhat they had! There were plenty of goodies to choose from like pastries, croissants, artisanal breads, cake slices, brioche bread with fruit, cinnamon rolls and several other products for sale. Their cake of the week was a mocha cake! It has layers of chocolate cake with an Expresso milk soak, frosted with expresso buttercream frosting with a chocolate ganache drip, topped with cocoa nuts... WOW!!! The artisanal breads are located on the side of the shop when you walk up towards the case. They have many flavors like roasted sourdough, pumpkin seed, kalamata olive, rosemary & lemon, and more! All breads are preservative free and made with organic flour. I decided to try the flourless brownie along with a ham and cheese croissant. I wanted something sweet and something savory. The flourless brownie was definitely my favorite of the two. It was rich, chocolatey, and had that creamy texture that you want from a good flourless brownie. It was a good size, too! The ham and cheese croissant itself was good and had a nice flaky texture, but I really wish there had been more ham and cheese inside. It felt a little light on the filling, especially compared to the size of the croissant. I absolutely enjoyed the flavor and flakey texture. It was a perfect crossiant, minus the ham and cheese part. The inside is cute but be prepared to get cozy with only a small amount of space to sit. Thankfully, they also have some outdoor seating if you want to hang out and enjoy your pastry there. I didn't get a picture of indoor or outdoor seating because they were a good amount of people enjoying their dining experience. I guess they know where the goodies are! Here! Overall, I liked discovering this little spot. Between the pastries, croissants, artisanal breads, and other goodies for sale, there was plenty to look at and definitely a few things I want to come back and try... and I'd for sure grab another one of those flourless brownies!

Wonderful. We stopped in and got a Meyer Lemon and Rosemary…read moresourdough loaf, a BLT, a cinnamon roll, a quiche and a couple of cookies. The BLT may be the best one I have ever had. Same for the cinnamon roll. Even after 6 hours and starting to dry out a little, STILL yummy. The sourdough loaf is magnificent. The quiche was for my wife. I am not really a quiche guy.....and even that was good. I am going back tomorrow.

I absolutely love Newcastle Produce! I've frequented this wonderful place for many years, finding…read moreunique sauces and fantastic local products... but what I really go out of my way for are the scones and the coffee. They serve the incredible local java from Valiant Coffee which is my personal favorite for lattes and always lifts my mood. I live in Rocklin and a 25 minute drive for a cup of coffee might seem silly, but wow is it magical to me. The scones are unbeatable and they have the most unique and creative flavors. Lately I've enjoyed the s'mores scones and the mocha scones (which are made with decaf, in case anyone is worried) but they've always got something unique and delicious in the pastry case. My partner loves their BYO sandwiches for lunch, and while I haven't tried them, they look delicious. When I'm hungry I go for the outstanding avocado toast. Everything is locally sourced and the balsamic/olive oil they dress the arugula with adds a flavor bomb that I can't get enough of! Service is always kind and courteous, and they give you a sticker for every espresso drink or sandwich you order... the 10th ones are free. Go support this wonderful local grocer/deli/coffee shop. I'm sure you'll leave with something enchanting.

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.

Ikeda : 80 on the way to North Lake Tahoe :: The Barn : 50 on the way to South Lake Tahoe…read more The Barn is a smaller version of Ikeda that has more focus on fresh produce rather than dried fruits, candies, and such. Driving down from Tahoe, these stores offer an opportunity to take an interesting rest break. Although sour cream apple pie sounded sketchy, it was the creamiest apple pie I ever had. I requested a non-tart pie, and this 10" round of heaven delivered the best pie crust and natural fruit flavor ever. There are pre-made pies ready for bake or already baked pies. If the 10" pies are too large, then go for the pie turnovers. The coconut doesn't come in the 10" size, but there's the turnover. My friend got the apricot turnover, and it was filled with fresh slices of fruit. Delish to the max. Also, I've been scouring for apple butter, exactly like the ones found in Texas. The Barn carries this scrumptious spread. I was all over that! And can you believe that this place carries loads of pummelos? Stunned by this eclectic grocery store and bake shop.

Used to be the place to buy pies a long time ago when it was Perones. It has changed hands over the…read moreyears and we are not sure who makes them anymore. Went from fantastic to yuck and back again, so not sure of the quality lately, other than what we have gotten over the holidays. Gotta give 5 stars for the sugar free take and bake blue and blackberry.

I was craving cherry pie and discovered the Real Pie Company. The cherry pie was delicious. Nice…read moretart cherries and a great crust. My husband tried the pot pie and it was huge. It took him 2 meals to finish it.

So. . . I haven't been feeling well the last few days so my husband and daughters stopped by the…read morereal pie company to get me a slice of my favorite pie, Keylime. I was so excited to tear into this, but when I opened it, the slice was extremely small. . .so small that it did not fill up the pie slice container it came in. To see if I was wrong, I went onto their Yelp page to view their pictures to see what other people's pie slice looked like the to-go container and it looks like everyone else got a regular sized slice of pie that fit snuggly in sliced pie container. I'm disappointed. I don't come here often but when I've gone, it's always been a major treat for me so to know that my girls were doing something from their heart to bring my spirits up and I see, what looks to me like, they got shortchanged is disheartening which makes me question returning. All the times that I have visited this place, it's never been super busy and they seem to have a sufficient amount of time to pay attention to what they're doing so to receive a slice of pie that does not look like a full slice of pie that does not fit fully in the pie container. . .and comparing them to the other pictures. . .makes me wonder why I received such a small slice of pie. I'm on the fence. Anyone have any advice or input?

Conveniently located at Pedrick Rd and I-80, this fruit stand has good local produce at a good…read moreprice. There are snack mixes, and the tamales are pretty darn good. It's always a quick in and out. It is also close to Ruhstaller Beer Farm.

I finally got the chance to check this place out! I love hitting up random roadside stands whenever…read moreI'm on a solo road trip--it's honestly the best. I was on my way to Sacramento and got a serious craving for a snack, so since I'd heard about the tamales in the Dixon area, I just had to pull over and grab a few. I tried the chile cheese one right there in the car, and it was pretty good! The cheese was definitely interesting, though--it didn't really melt, but it had a nice, solid bite to it. I'm guessing they use that kind so it doesn't get all messy, especially since they keep them nice and hot all day and have them all wrapped and labeled individually. They've got a bunch of handmade candies, and all the fruit and produce looks so fresh! You should definitely make a stop and check out the pickle section. Also, as for those Upper Crust mini baby pies--grab every flavor! I only picked up two and I'm honestly so sad about it! Enjoy and drive safe my friends!

Have shopped this Tuesday market several times. It's probably the largest one with the most…read morevendors in the Roseville area. I've been satisfied with the quality of the fruits and vegetables purchased here. Like all farmer's markets the prices are a little higher than Safeway, Raley's or Save Mart but the tastiness of the fresh produce justifies the extra pennies. Kind'a weird that it's located in the Whole Foods Supermarket parking lot.

This place is way OVER PRICED! Don't get me wrong I know the hard work it takes to get the ground…read moreready to plant and grow crops, but when you start selling a dozen eggs for $9 & a specialty seedless watermelon for $15 the line must be drawn. I personally have been on the hunt for a seeded watermelon (I feel it to be more natural than one not having seeds) all of which I found next door at whole foods for $8 instead of the Farmer's Market for $15!. Now I will not discredit everyone one tent had JUMBO cucumbers for $1/ea that was a steal I got a few and another stand had Beautiful puprle onions for $4/bunch. Will I go back not likely.

I've driven by this place many times and decided to visit when the traffic was in stand still. The…read moreproduce was affordable and fresh. They also offer a variety of goods from other countries. They accept credit card, but with a minimum.

Great fruit and location. The fruit is always fresh, and you can get black watermelon here. The…read morestand is conveniently located right off the freeway.

Terry is a wonderful woman. Beautiful property to walk around. Food is delicious- very western…read morestyle. Desserts are always so good.

This spot was a little empty, but had several items available. I wanted to grab a caramel apple and…read moreI took it home to go. Note. They do not slice the apples! I ended up grabbing a basic caramel apple which I enjoyed to take home. The space was full with decor, items and food and candy as well. The worker who helped me was friendly, but the one in the donut shop didn't look like they wanted to be there.