Vintage style pies. Basic but very delicious. Also great sandwiches.
CaraMia
I imagine that during apple harvest season the place would look much better. At this time of the year, as expected, the apple trees are “bold”, which is a natural stage. However, I think that the surroundings and the antiques shop could be better maintained. They need “TLC”. The pies are good and better “a la mode”. The inside and outside tables are nice to sit and enjoy the pie. The owner, Mrs. Nita, is a sweet lady that loves having a pleasant conversation. After all my husband and I enjoyed the trip and will go back in September to see the apple trees. Hope the areas be in better shape.
Selva Sarangan
Don’t if you plan to drive here to buy their pie. They don’t sell the baked ones anymore.
Lisa Erickson
I always enjoy the drive outside of Watsonville, back into the hills and orchards and berry fields. Gizdich is a rustic delight in the fall, with pies and pumpkins a'plenty. This year I ordered two great pumpkin pies for my birthday and Thanksgiving! Splurge!
Bibiana Silva
Love the pies. Been coming here for years. Unfortunately not sure this is the family oriented place it was once. We had to leave the play area after we had an uncomfortable encounter with Ms. Anita Gizdich. She stood on the other side of the fence while my boys were in the sand area, asking them not to brake any toys. And for my 7 year old not to touch certain toys. At no time in the 10 minutes in the sandbox did I observe any type of mistreatment to any of the toys my 4 year old was playing with. Very uncomfortable and unfortunate situation. Hope the owners see this post and address this situation, so no other families with kids have to experience this.
k w
I’m sure in it’s yesteryear it was great. Dirty. Covered with cobwebs and flys. Very disappointing. We won’t be going back.
Anna C
Love the pies!
Brent Dias
Great pies
Allison Wright
Our favorite apple orchard!
M Kim
Always a good time coming here with my family. We usually get the box lunches and a Dutch apple pie ala mode. I suggest if you’re ordering food to do it first as we have waited a while every time we go but usually we’re in no rush. We’ve tried the apple and Dutch apple pies (ala mode) but we can’t seem to try the others since these are so yummy! Apple slushy is a must.
We’ve done strawberry picking in the summer and it’s always a great experience. This fall they had a little pumpkin area which was fun for my baby/quick photos.
We frequent Gizdich Ranch because it’s just simple (and their apple pies are so good). No air conditioning as well as no heater but at the end of the day, it is a ranch! Pack accordingly and you’ll be just fine :)! Outdoor space is nice for kids. You can even catch Nita Gizdich for a quick chat like we did ❤️.
Great pies and long lines! It's still as great as always!!
Son Lee
Sadly, not worth the two hour drive from where we live. This would be a fun place for families with kids.
The lines are extremely long in the wait is even longer. You end up spending more time in the line than actually enjoying the place and then being able to go run other errands. They have young employees that take your order and don't appeared to feel like they want to be there.
Sadly, we're not interested in apple pies, but we came here for other pies. The other pies they make are just average as they have to source the other fruits to make them. It tastes generally good, but then it compares to other mainstream restaurants that serve pies that I will not mention and are closer to us.
The time we went, you do have to fight the flies while you're eating your pies at the tables inside. No air conditioning, so expect the weather to feel as warm as if you were outside when you're inside the building.
Ty Milner
Went for a field trip with my songs K class to sample cider and pick apples in the orchard. It was cheap and it was fun.
Kelley Donahue
Best pie in the world!
Dan Acosta
Wonderful atmosphere, friendly and helpful. The pies are fantastic
Vintage style pies. Basic but very delicious. Also great sandwiches.
I imagine that during apple harvest season the place would look much better. At this time of the year, as expected, the apple trees are “bold”, which is a natural stage. However, I think that the surroundings and the antiques shop could be better maintained. They need “TLC”. The pies are good and better “a la mode”. The inside and outside tables are nice to sit and enjoy the pie. The owner, Mrs. Nita, is a sweet lady that loves having a pleasant conversation. After all my husband and I enjoyed the trip and will go back in September to see the apple trees. Hope the areas be in better shape.
Don’t if you plan to drive here to buy their pie. They don’t sell the baked ones anymore.
I always enjoy the drive outside of Watsonville, back into the hills and orchards and berry fields. Gizdich is a rustic delight in the fall, with pies and pumpkins a'plenty. This year I ordered two great pumpkin pies for my birthday and Thanksgiving! Splurge!
Love the pies. Been coming here for years. Unfortunately not sure this is the family oriented place it was once. We had to leave the play area after we had an uncomfortable encounter with Ms. Anita Gizdich. She stood on the other side of the fence while my boys were in the sand area, asking them not to brake any toys. And for my 7 year old not to touch certain toys. At no time in the 10 minutes in the sandbox did I observe any type of mistreatment to any of the toys my 4 year old was playing with. Very uncomfortable and unfortunate situation. Hope the owners see this post and address this situation, so no other families with kids have to experience this.
I’m sure in it’s yesteryear it was great. Dirty. Covered with cobwebs and flys. Very disappointing. We won’t be going back.
Love the pies!
Great pies
Our favorite apple orchard!
Always a good time coming here with my family. We usually get the box lunches and a Dutch apple pie ala mode. I suggest if you’re ordering food to do it first as we have waited a while every time we go but usually we’re in no rush. We’ve tried the apple and Dutch apple pies (ala mode) but we can’t seem to try the others since these are so yummy! Apple slushy is a must.
We’ve done strawberry picking in the summer and it’s always a great experience. This fall they had a little pumpkin area which was fun for my baby/quick photos.
We frequent Gizdich Ranch because it’s just simple (and their apple pies are so good). No air conditioning as well as no heater but at the end of the day, it is a ranch! Pack accordingly and you’ll be just fine :)! Outdoor space is nice for kids. You can even catch Nita Gizdich for a quick chat like we did ❤️.
Thank you Gizdich Ranch ?!!
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Great pies and long lines! It's still as great as always!!
Sadly, not worth the two hour drive from where we live. This would be a fun place for families with kids.
The lines are extremely long in the wait is even longer. You end up spending more time in the line than actually enjoying the place and then being able to go run other errands. They have young employees that take your order and don't appeared to feel like they want to be there.
Sadly, we're not interested in apple pies, but we came here for other pies. The other pies they make are just average as they have to source the other fruits to make them. It tastes generally good, but then it compares to other mainstream restaurants that serve pies that I will not mention and are closer to us.
The time we went, you do have to fight the flies while you're eating your pies at the tables inside. No air conditioning, so expect the weather to feel as warm as if you were outside when you're inside the building.
Went for a field trip with my songs K class to sample cider and pick apples in the orchard. It was cheap and it was fun.
Best pie in the world!
Wonderful atmosphere, friendly and helpful. The pies are fantastic
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