Parrish Pioneer Ranch

I had a cheeseburger and it was fantastic!.. friendly staff… a customer spilled his ranch dressing on the floor and this very nice employee was right there to clean it up. wish I knew her name to give her credit.

WOW right when we walked in we were greeted by the sweetest woman!!! She had such a sweet personality and her energy was amazing!!! They whole team there was great — attentive and ready to help!
THE BEST CIDER I HAVE EVER HAD!!! They were sampling their cider cold and as soon as it hit my lips I wanted MORE! It is honestly the best I have had. I continued to try the cider at the other places but none came close to theirs. Wish I would have bought like three gallons or more– SO GOOD cant get enough of it.
They also have samples of their apples and of some of their spreads. I tried the Maple Pumpkin spread and almost died– IT IS AMAZING! I bought three jars and now am thinking I should have bought more for myself and for gifts because everyone should be able to experience the magic that is in this jar! Their apple pumpkin butter is also stellar! I got some Fig jams to try but they didnt have a sample of those so I cant give you a review on those yet. We also had their «Apple Burrito» which melts in your mouth and makes you feel all warm and cozy inside.
THIS IS A MUST FOR SURE!!! I wish they were closer or shipped their Cider and spreads because they are soooo good! They are open year round so maybe ill just have to make a couple trips a year to stock up– yes it is that good and worth the trip!
Also located at the ranch is an antique store — Blue Bear Antiques– we just wondered over and I am very happy that we did. Again the owners were the sweetest and so personable. They sat and talked to us about their family and experiences and were just the kindest people. I ended up getting an awesome necklace there and a fall sign with some small pumpkins. You should definitely stop in there as well.
I just tried to add another business for the antique store after trying to make one for the «Mechanical Magician» which is located behind the Blue Bear store — not sure if it will get approved so here is my review for this :
We stopped in as we were exploring the «Scent Loop» and orchard area. I must say this is one of the most interesting little shops with the most interesting owner.
We were greeted immediately and learned so much! The owner Walter Zalewski took time to show us his creations and explain them to us. He told us about each creation and the meaning– the Plague doctor and they flying carpet. He also talked to us about all the little antiques he had telling us what they were, where they were from and the stories behind them. He had the most beautiful butterflies from Brazil and other preserved animals. He also his own tea/​tea company called «White Which Tea Co» which he explained has essential oils added to it– i got some pumpkin spice black tea– I cant wait to try.
I honestly could have and would have loved to stay and chat with Walter all day– he is a fascinating man and extremely personable! I highly recommend that you stop in if you get the chance!
Also in this area they have some beautiful animals and sequoia trees– the oldest and biggest in the area.
Overall this little spot is a one stop shop and is a MUST

Women behind the counters really do not care about customer service. We waited 15 minutes in line for one caramel apple. Their large coffee is a small size and small size is a sample size. Apple burritos looked not fresh. Should have went up further to Los Rios Ranch, way more nostalgic, better scenery, apple desserts, and customer service.

We stopped by today for a quick walk. The store had several option for goodies though a bit pricey. They had big parking lot, easy to get in and out. The lady’s restrooms had no lock at the door whatsoever, use it at your own risk! A small petting zoo area was not so great. Oh well, I won’t be going back.

This place is just a solid ok. They lack in the quality products and hospitality departments. They benefit from having goats. Goats are cute, I think we can all agree on that. They also have peacocks and peahens and a couple of cute asses.

I’m convinced they have the best apple butter in the world. It’s so so so good, you guys. And it’s not even bad for you!
But seriously, they have all kinds of great things for sale here, even aside from the food. Syrups, jellies, jams, spreads, cake mixes… I just love it all. On my most recent visit I bought chocolate banana jam. It’s all a bit pricey, but they’re things you can’t find anywhere else. You can order food at the counter (fresh apple pie a la mode, anyone?), or buy stuff to take home. They also have all kinds of sweets and yummy chocolate-​covered things in a glass case.
The employees I encountered were all very smiley and helpful, too. And they have fresh cut apples you can sample and buy by the pound. And mmm the cold apple cider! It’s definitely my favorite spot in Oak Glen and like I said, best apple butter ever.

REDEEMED!
For the last few years we have had a terrible experience with the management and overall attitude of the employees at this place. BUT!!! We gave it another try this year and there is a noticeable difference. The staff were friendly and wonderful and cheery. The Parrish Ranch I knew from my childhood is back and with gusto!
Go to this place and enjoy it! It is a wonderful treasure of Oak Glen.

Check the dates on all products before you purchase anything here. I called them to tell them that a product that I bought yesterday had a 2012 date and they insisted it was not an expiration date and that was all they would say on the matter. No help what so ever.
After speaking to them I contacted the manufacturer who asured me it is an expiration date and the vendor should not have it on their shelves. Called Parrish Ranch back but they still had no interest in assisting me.

Our first stop to apple country in Oak Glenn, Parrish definitely started our trip well! Stocked full of apple and candy goodness (caramel apples, apple ciders, chocolates, jams, apple butter, etc), this place was great and the lady running the shop was sweet and accommodating, urging us to sample as many things as we cared for. Unique to orchards in the the area, Parrish also has a wine tasting area where you can taste a small collection of honey meads, fruit wines, and hard ciders for a mere dollar a tasting. Awesome.
One part of their outdoor area houses several pet peacocks, roosters and emus while another area is home to a small «pirate» village which we didn’t get to check out unfortunately, Argggggh.

My husband and I have been to a couple of the other apple orchards in Oak Glen, but decided to get off the freeway at Oak Glen this time and happened upon Parrish Pioneer Ranch. It has a general store which was very well stocked with apples, many different kinds as well as peaches and pears. We did the wine tasting which I later found out all the wines are from Oregon and not local. That was disappointing. They do have animals there and would be a nice day for the kids.
So after tasting their sugary selection of wines and paying way too much for candy, we decided to have lunch at the Apple Dumpling Restaurant. Looks very quaint from the outside and in the main dining area which is small they had wooden benches and nice tables. So, we decided to stay for lunch. Bad idea. We waited an hour to get a table. This was Saturday so that was understandable. They walked us through the main dining area and sat us in what used to be an open air patio that they had hurridly enclosed probably over a weekend. It was hot in there. There were six tables in this area that they packed too many people in. Our table was wobbly. We had to rest our arms on the table to get it to stop rocking. Then there are the mismatched chairs. They were FOLDING chairs for heaven sake. Some folks got lucky and got an actual chair. I have better furniture on my own patio. So, now on to the food. I had a half turkey sandwich and a salad. The sandwich was good and so was the salad, no complaints there. But, the apple crisp was awful. It was so tart I could hardly get it down. Now I thought as everyone had told me that this place had excellent apple desserts. This was atrocious. Also, the poor little busboy was working his tail off only to have the manager come in and yell at him in front of the customers. That was awful to experience. He actually told this kid in a loud voice, «you need to hurry the hell up!» Needless to say, I won’t be going there again. I totally agree with a couple other posters who stated the staff were rude. Very unfortunate. There are other farms along Oak Glen Road that were far better than Parrish Ranch. They should call is Perished Ranch!

Not really a fruits and veggies place — but maybe it’s the off season. Only one kind of apple was available. They have a Pirate show that was fun, and an art gallery and an old funny car. It’s kid-​friendly, and the cider was sweet but delicious. People were nice, maybe it’s a new bunch now that it’s a Pirate theme instead of Western.

My family has been coming here for years. The apples are delicious, the shopping topnotch, and the staff is always friendly. During apple season you can experience the Wild West gun show, Yodeling Merle, a full-​service restaurant, and a cute little zoo. If you have a chance to stop by this historical ranch, don’t leave without a fresh dipped caramel apple and an apple burrito. They are to die for!

The first place you will hit when you drive in off Oak Glenn and it’s the worst. The store had the least variety of apple type so we walked back to the wine tasting section. We noted that most of the merchandise wasn’t native to the area. We entered the wine tasting section and the wife asked the 50 million dollar question — «Which wines are local?» The lady smiled… GOTCHA. She explained that ALL the wines were from Oregon and cost between $ 1 to $ 3 for a taste. She showed us a sample in a plastic cup the size of a thimble (!!!) I kid you not! Excuse me but you must be making $ 50 a bottle handing out thimble size samples of wine that I can buy anywhere. I still don’t know how she could pour any wine in that thimble without spilling. You know it’s a good idea to run from any tasting bar that offers samples in plastic.
We tried. We bought an apple and sat outside sharing bites as we listened to old «Yodeling Merle» who played simple chords to his music machine while he sat under an easy up outside the store. His cheezy music box version of Hank Williams, Your Cheatin’ Heart was cute but… Hey Merle!!! You NEVER yodeled ONCE! Now, if you aren’t gonna yodel to a Hank Williams tune, just exactly what ARE you going to yodel to?
We jumped in the car and sped around the corner to Mom’s — the best orchard on the loop. You should do the same

Last stop or first stop on Oak Glen Rd., depending on from which direction you’re coming. The most memorable thing for me growing up was the fact that they had peacocks here. This most recent time we enjoyed seeing the peacocks, as well as the emu. As for the shop itself, I think the apple selection is mediocre, but there is a huge grocery area. Also, the thing that distinguishes this place is the «wine tasting.» It is all fruit wine and mead, and the tastes are $ 0.50 each. I suggest avoiding it unless you are into really REALLY sweet stuff. I have had homemade and handcrafted mead and this commercial stuff is awful in comparison. But feel free to try it for the novelty of it, especially if you have a sweet tooth. They have hard cider here available to purchase, but I find it disappointing that none of the places up here sell their own homemade hard cider; here they just sell Ace and Woodchuck. Parris Ranch consists not only of the apple orchard but also several shops and the Apple Dumplin’s restaurant.
**Review applies only to apple season