So happy there's a bakery that friends and I can enjoy together!…read more This time we experienced a beautiful chocolate flourless cake with raspberry jam and fresh raspberries. It was great. The chocolate taste was rich and decadent while the jam on top was sweet but not cloyingly sweet. The fresh raspberries on top were not only a pretty decoration but each raspberry was perfect. We also tasted the cannele that were perfectly made with a hint of orange and a center that is not dry but moist and very enjoyable. We also tasted a strawberry and cream filled cream puff topped with chocolate. So light, fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this bakery to everyone.

So good! I got the cinnamon roll and tiramisu. The cinnamon roll was delicious and did not feel or…read moretaste like it was gluten free. The perfect cinnamon roll consistency, not dense or dry like a lot of gluten free products. The tiramisu was great as well. Will definitely try them out whenever we're in the area.

A good spot to stop if you're hungry and thirsty during your Apple Hill visit. Larsen has an apple…read morebarn, 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.

Larsen Apple Barn is a must visit in Apple Hill! They have an amazing selection of 27 different…read morekinds 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!

This is one of four El Dorado County's certified farmers market. For the 2022 season, it runs from…read more5/7/22 through 10/29/22 every Saturday 8am-12pm in the far parking lot of the Regal movie theater on Placerville Drive. It is a simpler, smaller, compact farmers market compared to Sacramento Downtown or Midtown. It had a nice variety of vendors. The Saturday I dropped by, they were selling produce, frozen fish, flowers, plants, nuts, baked goods, breads, kettle corn, artisan soap, honey, and jewelry. Some of the vendors were... Thao Ranch of Galt, CA: This small family run farm sells fresh produce. Some of the offerings were fresh dill, sweet snap peas, carrots, red onions, squash, leeks, beets, chard... some other items I can not remember off hand. The produce looked all so beautiful and were vibrantly colored. The carrots, beets, and onions still had their green tops on. Fresh. Plus they sold flowers. Beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers $12-15. Huge full gorgeous bouquets. Professional looking. Grateful Bread of Fair Oaks, CA: I was ecstatic to see their booth. I use to live near the bakery (an actual bakery where they made the goods right in the shop). I would drive or bike on over, my faves were the muesli bread and olive n feta cheese loaf. They have some of the best bread I have ever eaten... mmm. They were selling baguette (sourdough and French), cinnamon raisin bread, jalapeño n cheese bread, muesli bread, slider rolls, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, banana nut loaf, burger buns, ciabatta rolls, cookies (chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin) and a bunch more. These are all fresh made and not chuck full of preservatives like store shelf bread. I bought a bag of a dozen slider buns $5. Chick's Kettle Corn: Good stuff. Fresh made kettle corn straight from the kettle. He makes it earlier in the day and bags it. I bought a small bag $6. Nature's Nuts: The owner sources the nuts from Ripon and Modesto farms. I spoke to him for a bit. He is quite engaging and quite knowledgeable about nuts (nutritional value, storage, flavoring). No BSing.He sold walnuts, almonds, and pistachios in the shell sold unflavored or flavored. I bought a bag of 8 oz honey smoked almonds. Yum! I was able to sample. The walnuts were so fresh and had an excellent sweet earthy taste. Pat's Pastries: Home based business selling baked goods. Irish soda bread, whole grain bread, chive n cheese biscuits, zucchini pineapple bread, pumpkin ginger bread, gluten free pound cake and zucchini bread... were just some of her offerings. Malik Brothers: They sell various flavors of papadum, chips, rotis, and naan. Each come in a variety of flavors. Roti is a flatbread, made from stoneground whole wheat, originating from India. Ruby's Ranch: They are a farmstead selling all organic produce. Their booth sold a variety of lettuce. It looked all so fresh and vibrant. Rubysranchfsmilyfarmstead.com So many other vendors were there as well!

Simply the best farmers' market in the area with great EVOO, honey, fresh pasta, tomatoes,…read morekale,fruit, etc. It is also the oldest and most established.

We stopped in for caramel apples! I was surprised we'd never come here? My SIL recommended we…read morecome here to get them. I usually buy them from other farms. Wow! My eyes went straight to the caramel apples display. They have, caramel, chocolate, etc. They were so big and fresh! Our cashier was super friendly and helpful. She offered fresh picked apple to sample which were just picked this morning. We bought some caramel apples, cider and hot roasted cashews. We'll be back next apple season and Abel's will be a regular stop when in Apple Hill.

Free entrance for a Phenomenal little place. They have vendors, a maze, animals, picnic areas, and…read morelots of apple goodies. The apple donuts are warm and genuinely what dreams are made of. Don't stop at 6- get the whole dozen. I adore the apple dumplings with cider sauce they sell! The whole farm is adorable and inviting. Great place for families. All the employees are very kind. The parking is across the street and free!

Great shop that lets you browse comfortably and enjoy some delicious samples. I'm not usually a…read moreBrie fan, but the triple cream Brie here completely changed my mind! Absolutely incredible!! Tim was friendly, and happy to help without hovering. A perfect stop for artisan cheeses, crackers, and a quick foodie treat. Highly recommend swinging by if you're in the area.

June 5, 2025, Placerville…read more They had a great selection of cheeses, and the staff were friendly. I appreciated that samples were available upon request, though the shop wasn't really set up to encourage sampling, and the staff seemed quite busy when I visited. Other cheese shops I have been to have a more welcoming sampling experience. There were also crackers, spreads, chocolate and teas available for sale. I was interested in one of the chocolate and mint teas, and was going to purchase, but it was $15, so a little steep in price for me. I did some crackers and two types of cheese. Haven't tried them yet, but looking forward to giving them a taste.

My coworker brought me onto this place and she didn't steer me wrong!! I think the star of the show…read morefor this place was definitely the customer service and the raspberry apple pie with the ice cream! Sounds like it would be a bunch of flavors but they just marry. The chicken pot pie was hot and fresh and busting with chicken and flavors. The grilled cheese had a nice crunch but I would probably change the ham to one that was a little less sweet. Drew bean has indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of options with shade. They also have a little porch area for seating. Nurses and military personnel are given a discount!

Love coming here to enjoy the ambiance, great food (chili n cornbread or the chicken pot pie)…read more It's the BEST place to hangout in Apple Hill. All the food is homemade and comes out hot. Service whether at the outside bar or ordering inside is On Point. Food is delivered timely What I love is I'm able to purchase frozen chicken pot pie to make at home.

Pine-O-Mine Ranch is in Apple Hill is a super cool place to hang and chill with the kiddos or make…read moreit an outing just with the adults. Family friendly vibes. They even allow dogs, so bring along the fur babies as well. The ranch is open every Saturday and Sunday from May to December. Parking and admission is free. They serve local beers, wine, hard cider, nonalcoholic flavored lemonades, and their famous apple cider milkshake. There is a food grill selling hot dogs and burgers. There's even a petting zoo. $8 to pet baby calves, small ponies, and the such. $4 additional for a feed cup. There is a large grassy lawn to throw down a towel or bring your own chairs, relax. Plus I gotta mention that they have no plumbed restrooms, they have porta toilets and portable handwashing stations. Not a deal breaker for me. Just letting y'all know. Every weekend, they have live music. We went on a night that Nikki Perez was singing. Happy happenstance. Man, she's a talent!! Look her up on IG. Around the stage there are Adirondack chairs and picnic tables. Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday 10am-5pm Later in the year, they'll open the u pick apple orchard in late August; then the pumpkin patch in late September; and then the tree farm in late November. Those seasonal events have additional children's activities. So much fun!Check out their IG and social media for the current happenings.

September 20, 2025 - Placerville, CA…read more We came for the handblown glass pumpkin patch and the day's festivities, which were advertised to include free popcorn and live glassblowing demonstrations. Wanting to beat the crowds, we arrived a little before 10 a.m. and found parking quickly after discovering an additional parking lot. I've started a tradition of picking up one glass pumpkin each year, but this time I left with two--thanks to my husband's suggestion. The selection of pumpkins was beautiful, as always. We didn't see the popcorn or the glassblowing demos, though in fairness we may have been too early. Instead, we tried the Pineapple Ginger Hard Cider, which was delicious. Since we didn't want a full pour, we asked about a smaller size. The server showed us a half-glass, which was perfect, but we later realized we'd been charged for a full drink anyway. By the time we left around 10:30, cars were lined up down the road waiting to get into the lot. Parking definitely seemed limited for such a popular event. Judging from the lines outside other Apple Hill venues as well, my advice is to avoid weekends if you can--or at least plan to arrive early.

First time visit this week for peach season. Gold Bud has gorgeous enormous peaches for sale,…read moreright now. Some nectarines, too. The prime condition peaches are $4 per pound. These are perfect , blemish free fruits that are photo session-ready . Peaches from the seconds bin are $2 per lb. No less beautiful and delicious.

We absolutely love the fresh fruit here. We bought Plums & Nectarines. Noticed the freshness of the…read morefruit. We will come back for sure! Price reasonable $3-4 per pound. Also the beautiful view