Love this stop. Great family business to stop in the Apple Hill area. To grab a bag of apples, honey, nuts, etc. They also have a bake shop. I had the pot pie. I enjoyed it and it was more of an old fashioned - homemade taste and a pumpkin cookie! The pumpkin cookie was delicious. The whole place has a cute rustic in the countryside feel. They have a small museum you can check out for free. The staff was friendly and helpful with food options. I saw a lot of children having a good time as well in the museum area. read more

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

A good spot to stop if you're hungry and thirsty during your Apple Hill visit. Larsen has an apple barn, museum, small picnic area, and bake shop on the property. The friendly demeanor of the apple sampler in the barn cancelled out the bad attitude of the lady who sold us food in the bake shop. Still did not appreciate my friend being talked to like that but I guess that is what happens when the peppy no filter clashes with the grumpy no filter. Anyway, bake shop purchased yummies including veggie dog and pumpkin cookie were both very good, and I appreciated being able to pick up a pint of apple cider to go. They offer many other things at the bake shop such as turnovers, pies, cookies, additional desserts I don't feel like listing, sandwiches, and beverages. The apple barn smelled amazing, and we got to try a bunch of apple slices. I had never tried a mutsu apple or Arkansas black apple before and both were delicious and interesting. Mutsu is a golden delicious bred with a granny smith and the Arkansas black is thicc in texture/skin and sort of has a caramel sweetness to it. We liked sitting outside at the picnic tables and playing PoGo. Thought about heading over to the museum to look around but there was a hat cultist inside so neither of us felt like spoiling our day with that kind of aura iykyk. Maybe next time. You know what they say about one bad apple. Leave it on the ground, the rest will be just fine. Extra parking across the street but be so careful crossing the street. I did not notice any vegan options to confirm either way, but they do have many vegetarian friendly snack and meal options. Prices are reasonable for the area. My veggie dog was $8 and came with chips, and my pint of apple cider was $4. read more

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Larsen Apple Barn is a must visit in Apple Hill! They have an amazing selection of 27 different kinds of apples! The best part is you can do taste testing, which makes it so much fun to try new varieties and find your favorite. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable with great customer service. I bought a bag of small golden delicious apples. Such a charming place with history, great apples, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area! read more

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Cute, friendly & a bit sedate. We did not try their food. So cannot comment. The museum was cool. Old tractors & such. I would not say a must go, but we enjoyed walking through. See pics read more

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We were recommended this place from some of our church friends! We loved every minute there! The museum is interesting and informative, with so much history. The food was memorable too. In no time, we bought and shared an apple strudel, and it was great a la mode. We also enjoyed the apple exhibit, where we were recommended Mutsus and Jonagolds for making apple pies, and we proceeded to buy a box of both($28/each), with a small bag of honeycrisps and two jugs of their unpasteurized apple juice. Let me tell you! That juice warmed up is so flavorful and darn refreshing! Don't let the floaties put you off, it's delicious!! And our pies turned out amazing with how great of a combo these two apple varieties are!! read more

Larsen Apple Barn - A display of some rocks collected by a previous Larsen. Very neat! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Camino, California

I have been visiting Larsen Apple barn for decades and it is always my first stop of an Apple Hill day. The 3 star rating is NOT for the overall experience. I always go to the bakery and enjoy tasty treats. However, when I was visiting over the weekend, I watched while the person behind the counter repeatedly used bare hands to take cookies out of the case and place them in a bag or on a plate for customers. No gloves and not using tongs. Then, she would go and do something else, not wash her hands, and repeat the cookie fetching process with bare hands. Thank goodness what I ordered required the use of utensils, so she did not touch my food with bare hands, but I wonder if she has had any kind of training in food safety. Again, I love the barn and will continue to return, but please educate your staff about food safety and proper handling. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ California Food Safety Rules for Cookies Ready-to-Eat Status: Cookies are considered ready-to-eat bakery items because they will not undergo any further cooking or heating to kill harmful bacteria before they are eaten. [1] (https://www.lakecountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1049/ No-Bare-Hand-Contact-PDF), [2] (https://www.statefoodsafety.com/bare-hand-contact-when-serving-ready-to-eat-foods) Minimizing Contact: Under California Health and Safety Code § 113961, workers must use non-latex utensils, deli tissue, tongs, paper wrappers, or non-latex single-use gloves when placing ready-to-eat food into containers or onto tableware read more

Larsen Apple Barn is one of those classic Apple Hill stops that never disappoints. The moment you walk in, you're surrounded by the sweet scent of fresh apples and friendly smiles. They have every variety you could imagine -- all ready to sample -- and you can buy them by the bushel or the bag to take home. The staff is so warm and welcoming, and there's something wonderfully nostalgic about wandering through all the choices, tasting as you go. It's the perfect taste of autumn. read more

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Larsen is such a beautiful, picturesque apple farm. The air and weather are perfect in November, and the apples are plentiful! There's a wonderful museum about the Larsen family that's free and full of things they used throughout the decades. The store has a wide variety of apples and the little restaurant is great. I loved the chicken pot pie and apple cider! Workers are all very friendly too. read more

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I got their pear juice and it was amazing. I was suprised to find pear juice since it's everything apple here! They also sell a variety of apples, have a little apple tasting station, bakery, and a little museum. It was a fun place to walk around. read more

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We enjoyed this stop. They had an Apple barn to grab some apples, juices, etc. They had a separate area for their bake shop that had a large patio with tables and chairs. There was also a small inside area near where you order to eat too. They have a great museum on site to see lots of history and pictures of the family. All the staff on site are super friendly. We tried an apple turnover and a slice of French apple pie both of which can have a scoop of ice cream if you want. Oh and we got an oatmeal apple cookie to take home which was delicious and had me wishing I got more than just one. Large parking lots and restrooms (not porta potty). read more

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My girlfriend and I spent the day at apple hill. This was our second stop. We arrived around 10:30 on a Sunday. It wasn't that busy when we arrived. Each Farm has something they are known for and from a friend we heard that this place had the best apple dumplings covered in their special sauce. We came here specifically to try their apple dumplings. My girlfriend brought 6 to bake at home. We went to their apple barn and they have some varieties of apples I've never heard of. I would like to given them a try, but they don't sell individual apples. It's only by the bag or box. We got a great parking spot right in-front of the apple barn. The bathrooms are plentiful and clean. read more

Larsen Apple Barn - Braeburn-a new breed of apples?? - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Camino, California

Tried a new place in the area so stopped to see what they had to offer. There is a large parking area and a museum towards the back area. A little area with picnic tables to relax. They also have a bakery. Once you go inside the main barn you can see how they process the apples. You can buy them fresh as well as other products such as jams and nuts. read more

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Decided to stop here as a few in our group, this was their first visit to apple hill so we wanted to show them the museum. Staff is always so friendly and do not hesitate to answer questions! read more

Favorite stop in Apple Hill! They had samples of different kinds of apples and they were fresh and delicious! Some of the other places we went to were overcrowded and too touristy. This place was simple with no glitz and no cheap vendors. The apples were fairly priced and were the best we saw in Apple Hill. Never heard of some of the different apples they grow. Braeburn apples were our favorites! read more

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Decent pies. They have a family history museum that's free and fun for a quick visit. I bought some pie to eat there and one to go. Everything is good. They also have a farm shop where you can see them processing the apples and they sell apples and more. read more

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I've been getting Fuji and Mutsu apples from Larsen Apple Barn for the past few years. This year's apple purchases were great: $29 for a 20 lb box. They offer samples of their fruit in their main building - which I love. And, they have a bakery in another building - where you can get pies by the slice or light bites. They even have another building that is a "museum" of equipment. Parking is plentiful and they even have public bathrooms. read more

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This is one of the truly authentic apple farms/ranches, and well worth a visit. There's not as much kitschy gift stuff, and it concentrates primarily on the product- apples. The variety of apples available is excellent, and I discovered one I had never heard of before, the Arkansas Black apple. They had a station set up for samples, and after I tried the Arkansas Black, a bit tart yet quite uniquely delicious, I bought a bag. They also had freshly made apple juice in three sizes, so I got one as well. There's also a family museum in a separa6e building but there wasn't enough time to visit. Next time! This was a fun stop in Apple Hill, a bit far afield in Camino, but still not that far, and the drive is beautiful. read more

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Came on a Friday thinking that I was smart and avoiding the crowds. The line was long to order lunch but we are here as they have vegan items. You order at the counter and there are a few seats inside but the line to order weaves through soupy are better off eating outside at the tables. My suggestions is you have a choice of chis or potatoes salad with your food order but I would much rather have an apple. We ordered the veggie sandwich which comes on sourdough bread without the cheese and Mayo and the veggie dog. The veggie dog was tiny for $8. The s veggie sandwich was lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles with a thin spread of avocado and I would not recommend it. They have a museum of items that have been used in the fa and farmhouse though the years. They Harvey's over 20 types of apples here. read more

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This was my first time to Apple Hill and my 3rd stop on our trip! This place was different because it had a museum, but not a ton of other things to do on a Tuesday at 1pm. However, the staff that we came into contact with were very friendly! We were already stuffed by the time we got here so we did not try and of the food or pies. In the bigger building there was a man giving apple and pear samples. He was able to recommend the apples based on flavors we generally like. We bought a bag of apples (the name started with a B) and those are delicious and very flavorful. Parking was easy on a Tuesday, but I can see it filling up quickly on the weekend. read more

Found out this farm has been around since 1860- run by the same family! Excellent service and you can sample the apples. Delicious pear and apple cider. The neighbor who gives tours of the museum was very nice and informative read more

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Second year visiting Larsen's Apple Barn. We really like that they offer samples of all their varieties so that we know what to bring home!! The apple pie has thin sliced apples - very good flavor and the apples are cooked just right - not too soft or too crunchy. The Museum is also fun to walk through. read more

They sell apples in crates and in smaller 3-5 lb bags. They have a bunch of varieties and a little taster station which I found helpful. The guy who helped us cut some of his favorite apples and we picked some to try as well. They also sell mix for mulled cider, apple butter, and some other goodies. The bakery on site did not have donuts when we went but they had other treats that sounded equally as good. We brought our well behaved dog into the barn but not the restaurant. read more

We got here right when they opened, so it wasn't crowded at all. The donuts and cider were amazing! They had tons of things to choose from nuts, apples, crafts, etc. The staff was friendly, too, despite the early hour. This is one of our favorite places to visit on our yearly trip to Apple Hill. They layout was well thought out too. The aisles weren't super narrow, so that's nice for when it does get busy. read more

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Great pies frozen or pre baked. Staff is very nice and friendly. Chicken pot pie was delicious!

The apple cider is the best! Get the gallon, you won't regret it. Larsen's is what Apple Hill is all about. They have treats, apples, a family museum and a relaxed atmosphere . There aren't outside vendors or distractions which I appreciate. read more

Our second stop on our Nevada Day Apple Hill trek. Just a very short drive from our fueling stop. Larsen has plenty of parking at the barn and across the street. Several different varieties of apples and pears were in boxes on shelves in the barn. Lesson learned- if you are baking or canning, ask at the register for seconds. They may have a blemish or two, but still have all the flavor for a discount when purchasing a box. Staff will have to retrieve these boxes from refrigeration for you. Larsen offers a cart for you to get your several boxes to the car. They offer baked goods in a separate building. While there check out their great little museum. A building that has replica rooms and lots of tools from the late 1800's. Behind the museum there's a log cabin and several old tractors and other pieces of farm equipment. Great stop. read more

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Great place to visit. They have an "open air" free museum with lots of relics from the farm and tons of old tractors. They sell apples by the bag and box (and have some of the best prices I've seen in the area) and they are DELICIOUS APPLES. Totally worth it. They also have a pie shop, but we didn't try. They have a public bathroom as well. read more

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This was my first visit to Larsen Apple Barn and I'm sorry to say for me it was just meh. Aside from the museum there was really nothing that set this spot apart from any any of the others. I did buy some bagged apples but other than that there was nothing that caught my attention. That said, I didn't visit the bake shop but I was already full of apple dumpling and trying to make room for donuts sooo maybe I'll have to give them another shot, lol. read more

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Nov. 1 2019, at 230p.m. Plenty of folks visiting many Apple Hill farms this Friday. Larsen Apples sells boxes and small bags of apples for reasonable prices. They also carry nut products, pears, apple juice and pies. I came to buy Arkansas Black apples, a type that's new to me. Bought a box of Arkansas Black apples, a bag of winesap apples, a bag of pears and apple juice. There's a tasting table so you can taste every apple they're selling. Cash and credit accepted. Plenty of parking. Beautiful fall weather, priceless. read more

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Summary: Good pies and pastries, great pear cider, absolutely cute free barn/outdoor museum that is pet friendly. Came here on a Monday in October after heading out of Rainbow Hill since it's just down the road. It was nice and quiet. They have a large parking lot, which was nice, might get full on weekends though. They have a little house to the side that you can order food and pastries from. From what I remember all seating is outdoors, either on the tables outside or some tables on their porch. Nice and dog friendly. We ordered a cup of apple cider, a cup of pear cider, apple oat cookies, and a sour cream apple pie. When we ordered the apple oat cookie the cashier actually gave us two because she said that the cookies they had left were small, it was very nice of her! The pear cider was amazing, very smooth and sweet. The sour cream apple pie was incredibly creamy and amazing! Highly recommend both! After we had some food, we went to the free barn/outdoor museum. Very cool! They had scenes scraped with old furnitures and mannequins, as well as vintage farming equipment and cars/carriages. We were able to take our dog in too. It was very nice. It was free but you can donate so we did that! Overall highly recommended! read more

First time here and we stopped for lunch! The parking lot was huge, which made it very accessible. There's a super cool waterwheel that you have to check out when you visit! The sandwiches we had for lunch were really good. I got a little slice of delicious pie to round out lunch. You can't go wrong stopping here on your tour of Apple Hill's finest. read more

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Founded in 1860s! Larsen Apple Barn goes back almost 150 years! If that does not qualify it as an Apple Hill original, I do not know what will! We have visited Larsen Apple Barn twice. First there is the barn where you can purchase from many varieties of apples and other farm goods. There you will get to sample various types of apples before purchasing your favorite. Their apple and pear ciders are very good. Believe me I have filled myself up with both over the last few weeks! Then there is the bakeshop which is all about pies! The apple pies are delicious as are the Marion Berry and Harvest Pumpkin Cream Cheese. This bakeshop has probably contributed to two additional inches around my waste this fall!! Last, but not least, is the Larsen Farm Museum where you get to see part of the fascinating history of this farm, and perhaps Apple Hill. I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area. read more

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Very good food and people ! We had Apple dream salad, pastrami on rye and the apple cider were all so good! The bakery where the seats are located is spacious and clean. We brought home the French apple pie and it also was yummy! Will definitely be back read more

My first trip to Apple Hill and, well, I guess I don't get it as a tourist destination. There's apples, and apple things, and that's about it. I couldn't imagine making a whole day of apple farms. So we did a one and done Apple Hill stop at Larsen's Apple Barn and it satisfied my Apple Hill curiosity. We sampled apples, bought apples, drank apple cider, and consumed an apple baked good (an apple dumpling which was sweet and delicious, with a really nice crust). Needless to say, I was all appled out in under an hour. There was plenty of parking the day we went. Prices seemed reasonable. Fresh and frozen whole pies to-go available, with special seasonal options. Larsen also features a historical museum housed in a barn for some Apple Hill history. A one stop apple shop! read more

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We LOVE Larsen Apple Barn! Probably my favorite Apple Hill place, that I come every year. Why? The apples! The best place to get fresh apples! Family owned and operated. They are Christians and close on Saturday. Hats off to them for keeping their beliefs, and passing up the busiest day of the week to honor their beliefs. LOVE their free museum in the back. Relics from the past. So great for kids to see and appreciate a piece of history. We were fortunate to meet the oldest living matriarch of the family, when she was visiting. Love learning about history and seeing it is even better! Their apple dumplings are divine, and they have homemade veggie burgers. One of the few places you can find something vegetarian on 'the hill.' They have a covered patio, and a few tables next to the old fashioned water wheel. Check it out on your next visit. read more

My first trip to Larsen Apple Barn was amazing! Just a walking distance from Rainbow Orchards. They sell a variety of apples (pink lady, Arkansas black, fuji, etc.) and two varieties of pears (e.g., Bartlett and Bosc) in their shop. They had a stand where you could get tastings (followed COVID safety procedures, yay!) I also visited their bake shop for a quick lunch and to grab their well-known pies and pastries. There was plenty of outdoor seating available which allowed people to socially distance while eating. I was a bit concerned, however, that some employees in the bake shop were wearing clear shields as opposed to cloth masks that fully covered their nose and mouth.. some employees in the kitchen also had their masks moved down to their chin (leaving their noses exposed) while preparing food. Otherwise, the grounds, the food, and the views are well worth it! read more

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My first visit to Apple Hill was this past Friday (10/30.) I had read a lot of Yelp reviews and was nervous about visitors following COVID safety measures as well as crowds and long lines. After reading up on Larsen Apple Barn, I made this my second stop on a day of exploring the area. Not crowded at all on a weekday and plenty of parking, this is a quieter corner of Apple Hill that feels more of an authentic farm experience. They have the Apple barn where production is happening, a small bakery with a beautiful patio and across the street a park with beautiful trees changing colors and a big lawn to spread out on. There's also a farm museum which we didn't go in. Loved wandering the grounds here! Didn't stop at the bakery since we had just eaten lunch but would definitely want to check it out next time. This is a simple, pretty spot to spend some time outdoors and away from large crowds. Signs asked visitors to wear masks and social distance and I felt comfortable with most visitors complying. Also be sure to check their hours and days they're open. They aren't a 7 day a week operation from what I could tell. read more

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Yum. Yum! The apple juice tasted like I was biting into an apple. The Fuji apples were the best I've ever eaten. The apple crumble with apple syrup was incredible. Nice people and great products. read more

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Apple Hill in October: so many choices--why visit Larsen Apple Barn? We came for the deli sandwiches to make a picnic. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality. The sandwiches were much better than expected, best I've had in the area. I will definitely come here again for this reason. Also had an apple dumpling--a baked apple wrapped in crust, with a maple-apple sort of drizzle. Fantastic!! Brought home a frozen small marionberry pie. Another bonus: Uncrowded compared to the hordes at some other places (High Hill, anyone?). read more