You come here for sourdough, it's lighter, crisp, and perfectly balanced in taste compared to…read moreBoudin. You won't lose your denture biting into their sourdough bread. I've ordered the brisket sandwich in a sourdough bread, and it was heavenly. The bread bowl clam chowder was surprisingly good. Can't stop eating once you've tasted their bread.

Food was so yummy! They were supper friendly. Fast service! We will definitely be returning!read more

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.

Great food and service is great too couldn't everything!!!!…read moreEverything about South Fork is great. They're taco Tuesdays and you go by and honk if you like tacos, which is a lot of fun. They're right by the post office in Pollock Pines.

I feel like this is a hidden gem! Great food and drink selection, beautiful ambiance, and friendly…read moreservice! We ordered the turkey sando and tacos with their smoked meat, very yummy!! Sparkling Pinot Grigio and Rosé were perfect. They don't exactly cater to children as far as ambiance and choices but it was all good, they offered our almost 3 year old a cutie orange and she loved it. Can't wait to come back!

I had been looking forward to trying Blue Barn Provisions for a while, especially after a long ride…read moreon the El Dorado Trail. My friend and I came in hoping to have a beer with lunch. I asked if I could sample a beer and was given a cup that was almost entirely foam. When my friend asked for a sample, we were told tastings aren't done. The service at the counter was quite curt and unwelcoming, which was disappointing after a 15-mile ride. We considered leaving, but we were with friends who were ordering and we were on bikes with no other options nearby. I ended up ordering food, which was good. With friendlier customer service, this could be a great stop. As it was, the experience left a bad impression.

Fantastic experience here on a weekday away from the crowds. Almost every stand they have is open,…read morethe BBQ window is open, and there are plenty of pies and market goodies to browse and purchase. Staff is super friendly. Grounds are well maintained. Parking can be crowded but the turnover is high given that lots of folks are here with families and people are in-and-out with the kiddos. BBQ lunch was solid - a bit on the expensive side, but tasty hit the spot for a busy morning. Great for kiddos - plenty to see and do, and the beautiful wildflower walk is marked for easy-and-hard so you can figure out which direction to take your stroller! Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed our visit to Apple Ridge. There's a good amount to do, eat, and see. They offer BBQ…read morelunch--sandwiches/hot dogs/burgers, salads, etc.--as well as baked goods. There's also a flower trail to walk through, a pan "mining" activity, and gift shops and market stands to peruse. Food was decent! The pulled pork sandwich was standard. We liked how you can put your own toppings, including sauce, on everything. Garlic fries were amazing--super crispy and flavorful.

We always stop into Larsen Apple Barn for our apple cider and pear juice. Unfortunately, there…read morewasn't pear juice this year due to a shortage of pears. We still got our apple cider, though, and it was delicious! They have a ton of Apple varieties to choose from and they always have a gentleman set up for Apple tasting. This helps us decide which apples to commit to before buying a box.y favorite thing about this place, is they sell "seconds." These boxes are twice the size of the regular boxes, but are the same price. Only difference is these apples aren't as pretty. Such a great deal if you don't need a photo worthy apple. Across from the barn they have their bakery. Pies are available fresh or frozen, as well as so many options for lunch. This will definitely be where we buy our apples and pies each year.

Loved trying new apples. Totally hooked on snap dragons. The…read moretrail across the street is a Must see too.

This place is delicious and the owner Brad is welcoming. The food is tasty and the sandwich sizes…read moreare generous. Thank you for being part of the community. P.S. My favorite sandwich is the Surfin'Bird. What's yours? :-D

Absolutely the best sandwich in Placerville! The sandwich…read morewas stacked with meat and fresh veggies Very clean and friendly staff. Great venue to watch the Giants play baseball. Thanks BHD

It was a Saturday, in October, highly UNRECOMMEND visiting Apple hill at this time lol so…read moreInadvertently ended up here because the lot for Grandpas Cellar was full. Super glad that happened though as we got to discover somewhere we might not have! Guys working the parking lot were much more organized than we'd seen driving by other farms. Friendly and helpful. Not a huge line when we showed up around 10 but there was one when we left an hour later. Hubs and stepdaughter got pie that they loved. While they didn't have any GF pastries, I did get avocado toast on sourdough bread (lol random at Apple hill huh!) but I actually hadn't eaten breakfast and this turned out to be perfect!!! The bread was amazing. So soft. Really cute inside. They give first responders and military discount! Nice ladies working. We heard the pot pie is not to miss. We will definitely come back here and I encourage people to add it to the list if you haven't been!! PS the bottled lemonade is yummy too. Only porta potties on scene.

I never had a chicken pot pie before but it tasted as how I expected. The taste was not bad but…read moreafter a few bites it got tiring for me. If you like chicken pot pie, I'm sure this is a solid place. I've had better pulled pork since it was a bit dry but the sauce was not bad. Very sweet but had good smokiness to it. Ambiance was great. I feel like this spot is a great spot to stop by for a relaxing lunch with friends and family. There's a fire pit you can sit next to and lots of space for kids to run around while the adults sip their drinks and enjoy the weather. Overall, the food was nothing mind blowing but the ambiance made the experience worth it. Id recommend stopping by here as it seems like it's one of the best place to grab a meal around Apple Hill Farms.

Dropped in at the last minute on Labor Day in the afternoon and could immediately tell they were…read morevery busy. We chose to wait and we received such a friendly and welcoming experience from start to end despite how busy they were. I appreciated our host's transparency about appetizers coming out at the same time as our entrees because their kitchen was slammed. We were totally okay with that and were immediately excited to eat the food once it got to us. It was just as delicious as it looks in pictures. Appetizers that we ordered: - Spam Musubi 5/5 - Hawaiian Style Poke 3.5/5 (it tasted very fresh but was very overstated. We still enjoyed it) Entrees: - Paniolo Burger with extra bacon and avocado 5/5 - Mahi Mahi sandwich 4.5/5 For drinks, my partner had their latest west coast IPA and I had a cider from a local place that was a bit too sweet for my preference. We sat outside since we had our two dogs and their outside patio is dog friendly. Overall, experience was a 5/5 for us and we will definitely be back to experience Tropics again when we are in the area. It's nice to have this as an option over the abundance of American food there seems to be in the area.

The food was cooked alright and the service was decent, but everything really lacked depth or…read moreoriginality. I have to say that a big part of this review as well was just how hellishly hot the restaurant was, if this is normally what you keep your thermostat to, y'all gotta be trying to really bring the island summer inside... I think I wetted my chair with sweat. But let's talk food, coconut shrimp were fine but just seemed like the normal run of the mill frozen bag, the bummer was the sauce, sauce for coconut shrimp to me should always be orange based, this was straight up a bottle of Mae Ploy Sweet Chili in a ramekin. The Crispy Sweet and Tangy beef, had an good texture but the flavor itself was really boring, again funny enough appeared to have Mae Ploy Sweet Chili dumped on top, it's really easy to make these sauces in house and make them unique. I was not able to taste the tacos, but my fried was NOT a fan, said the sauce was way off of what a fish taco should be and the fish was not blacked, that much was clear. Blackened means black y'all, crank up the heat and lay on the spice. Last thing was the Chicken Karrage, again ok texture, crunchy chicken but also chewy. The bummer was no sauce, whatsoever. Chicken Karrage has a specific sauce you would think it comes with, if not that the something unique. best we could do was the sauce from other our dishes, and soy. Come on again y'all, put some love into your menu. Little Sriracha Aoli would have made us happy there.

What a wonderful stop during our family trip to Apple Hill!…read more Rainbow Orchards is one of those places that reminds you why visiting this area during the fall is so enjoyable. We came up from the southern Central Valley for a family outing and couldn't have asked for better weather. The atmosphere was pleasant, the people were friendly, and thankfully it wasn't overwhelmingly crowded like some of our previous Apple Hill experiences. I especially appreciate the relaxed orchard atmosphere and the opportunity to spend quality time with family away from our usual busy schedules. Sometimes the simplest outings turn into the best memories, especially when the weather cooperates and everyone is having a good time. Overall, I'd rate our visit a 9/10. A lovely place to include on your Apple Hill itinerary, and definitely somewhere we'd be happy to visit again. Thank you for the hospitality and for helping make our family outing so enjoyable!

Fall at Apple Hill has become one of our favorite traditions, and every year, our visit starts with…read morea stop at Rainbow Orchards for their famous apple cider donuts and fresh apple cider! There's just something about the smell of freshly made donuts, the crisp fall air, and the whole atmosphere. There is ample parking, which makes stopping here a little easier, especially during the busy fall season. Yes, the line can get pretty long, but don't let that discourage you! They're well-staffed and keep things moving efficiently, so even when it looks busy, you get your order surprisingly fast. The outdoor bench seating area is another plus. It's the perfect spot to take a little break, enjoy those warm, delicious apple cider donuts, and soak in the fall vibes before heading to the next stop.

Cute, safe, delicious…read more The cooks get my burger temp right, the cashiers are nice. Best to call ahead or plan for a leisurely lunch.

Stopped at The Burger Barn in Pollock Pines and it did not disappoint! Service was quick and…read moreefficient--our food came out fast, prices were solid, and the pastrami sandwich we ordered was pretty frickin' good. Honestly, everything we had hit the spot. The vibe of the place is great--rustic and cabin-like, with a big patio under the pine trees. They were able to fit our whole crew outside with no problem, which was perfect since we were riding with a group. The walk-up ordering makes it super easy, and there's plenty of seating for larger parties (motorcycle groups, take note!). We'll definitely be back--good food, good prices, and a laid-back setting that's perfect after a ride through the mountains.