Mill View Ranch
Mill View Ranch
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Bake shop specializing in apple products.
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Howell E
Camino, CA44 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Others have mentioned the apple fritters wich are as good as they claim, but I am partial to their pies. The Dutch Apple and Apple/berry pies are favorites. The location is charming with a view to vineyards and the defunct mill, and the grounds are nicely kept.
Written 29 July 2013
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Ajani B
Placerville, CA5 contributions
Oct 2011 • Family
Apple cider donuts are a must. Go early because they will run out by about 2pm or 3pm. Waiting for a fresh batch is worth it. They melt.
Written 23 October 2011
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It’s All Book Research
San Francisco, CA117 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
We only had time for one stop on Apple Hill. I chose this one for its 'Kidstown,' a collection of miniature buildings & playground elements, that I thought my kids would like. I wasn't expecting much, but IT WAS AMAZING. At least 10 different "town" buildings: a jail, a candy store, a school, a church, etc. Plus swings, a teeter-totter, small climbing structures, a maze, some vehicles to play with, a pirate ship, and plenty of benches for Moms and Dads! This place LITERALLY could've entertained my 9- and 5-year-olds for the whole day. We will definitely be coming back!
The pies are awesome, too! We came in early November, so there was almost no one there, and a smaller selection of food available. But we've already devoured the apple sour cream blueberry pie that we brought home, and I wish we'd bought another. A self-professed local arrived as we were arriving, and she raved about the place, claiming they had the cheapest pies on Apple Hill by 10%. I can't verify that, as this was our first trip to Apple Hill, and I'm sure there are lots of great places. But the pies here are awesome and Kidstown is wonderful. Already planning next year's trip!
The pies are awesome, too! We came in early November, so there was almost no one there, and a smaller selection of food available. But we've already devoured the apple sour cream blueberry pie that we brought home, and I wish we'd bought another. A self-professed local arrived as we were arriving, and she raved about the place, claiming they had the cheapest pies on Apple Hill by 10%. I can't verify that, as this was our first trip to Apple Hill, and I'm sure there are lots of great places. But the pies here are awesome and Kidstown is wonderful. Already planning next year's trip!
Written 15 November 2017
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Love4Mint
Norfolk, VA76 contributions
Sept 2022
We stopped here all the time for our favorite apple donuts, but since it has changed hands, I found the inside to have a different feel.
I don't think there is anything terrible about it, but I liked the friendliness and coziness of the previous.
If you haven't been here before, make a stop and determine for yourself because there is plenty to enjoy here.
I don't think there is anything terrible about it, but I liked the friendliness and coziness of the previous.
If you haven't been here before, make a stop and determine for yourself because there is plenty to enjoy here.
Written 29 September 2022
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Valleyblue
Sacramento, CA380 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
We go up to Apple Hill every year, usually to the same places. This year we decided to start a new tradition of each year going to a new place that we've never been to. The tradition began with our first stop at Mill View Ranch. This will definitely be one of our regular haunts. First of all, if you go for nothing else, the view is worth the stop. It was a bit early for lunch or we would have tried the food on the very nice menu. Plenty to do, crafts, kids activities, and all of the normal apple ranch stuff. Very nice place, we'll be back.
Written 9 November 2017
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Steve R
Roseville, CA578 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This is not one of the big, pony rides and craft fairs places.
It's small and you go for only 1 reason, the apple pies and apple related tasty treats.
So before heading home after a long day on the hill, this is where to stop to get the pie to take home. They, I'm told make many of the pies for other apple orchards on tour, but they are just simply delicious.
Make it the last stop, or first and save some appetite.
It's small and you go for only 1 reason, the apple pies and apple related tasty treats.
So before heading home after a long day on the hill, this is where to stop to get the pie to take home. They, I'm told make many of the pies for other apple orchards on tour, but they are just simply delicious.
Make it the last stop, or first and save some appetite.
Written 17 October 2017
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Kathy S
Sacramento, CA135 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
Visited Mill View Ranch today for the first time with my grandkids ages 2 and 4 and this place was perfect for them. They have a little village called Kids Town with kids size storefronts, swings, slide, and room to run and play. There is an onsite gift store, cafe and deli for food and drinks including apple pie and cider. The weather is perfect in early October but come weekends I'm sure it gets busy. I saw several areas that are used for local merchants on the weekends where you can buy hand crafted items.
Written 9 October 2017
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NorCal-traveler08
Orangevale, CA2,321 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Thought we would try a few new place this year and our first stop was Mill View Ranch. Loved the kids area--so much to see and do(swings, city buildings, maze, slide). They had a nice area with tables and cutouts to take pictures. We went early on a Friday and stayed about 1.5 hours and it was getting very crowded when we left. Kids were getting antsy so we didn't eat anything on this visit. Will be back to try the apple pie--we hear it is excellent.
Written 2 February 2017
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JLBabbitt
Bend, OR123 contributions
Wide variety of pies and donuts for sale; we've tasted most of the pies available and these are the best we have found on the hill. The donuts are fresh and delicious, with just enough cinnamon. Mmmmm!
Written 25 October 2014
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msgtp
Rapid City, SD506 contributions
The young lady who served us two classic apple pies with ice cream makes this a 3. Now the prices were high, ice cream portion tiny and the pie had so much cinnamon that you couldn't taste the apple. At an apple ranch they should highlight not cover their apples.
Written 19 October 2014
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