Machado Orchards

Great home town type market. Excellent fruits and veggies. Pies are very good. Fruit pies aren’t very sweet so depends on individual preference. However they are always fresh. Cream pies are terrific.
They have some pickled items and other odds and ends. Not as wide of variety as Ikeda’s but not as crowded either. Customer service is fair. No smiles or outward friendliness unless they know you. They don’t know me so it’s business as usual. Raley’s is friendlier!
But overall a very good experience. Definitely worth shopping!

After hearing about the much-​beloved pies, we tried a few single slices. The peach pie, one of our favorite fruits, was in a soggy, wet crust and very unappealing. Underseasoned, as well — just a bunch of goo. Second time we’ve had a shitty peach pie from a fruit stand, so that’s that. Gotta find someone’s grandma to make one.
The cream pies, however, were in a different type of crust which was perfect and held up quite well, even after taking them home about an hour away. Very good cream pies. Not so good fruit pie, but we only tried the one variety.
Selection of jarred pickled veggies, fruits, sauces, jams and jellies was impressive, but costly.
Selection of fresh produce very good, but costly. Nothing like a true Farmer’s Market in terms of price. More in keeping with the prices you’d find in a novelty gourmet market in Carmel.
Staff has been stand-​offish each time we’ve visited.

Really an amazing little store. Makes me wish I lived in Auburn or a bit closer so I could do more of my shopping here. Great pies, pickled foods, fresh produce, candies & desserts. Great to buy some stuff to bring home or just to swing in and grab a snack. I try to stop here whenever I pass by Auburn.

The pies are great and so it the fruit. The corn in season is the best and so are the watermelons. I have been going here for decades.

You can taste the freshness of the produce. The pies, the apples and more. It’s an old school produce shop! Orchard is on sight! It is a must see– stop by and treat your self to some delicious food! You won’t be disappointed. Tip-​Pre order your pies for the holidays!

I went last month and purchased plums for canning jams. I was treated so wonderfully and the gentleman, knowing my intentions, offered me a big box of plums since the 2 small baskets I had weren’t going to be enough. He gave my an incredible deal and my children and I left with huge smiles.
Fast forward to today. I wanted to head there for apples and peaches. My husband went for me and he was treated entirely different. When he tried to get advice on which fruits to get the guys just pointed out a box with no conversation. The sales man was rude, non– welcoming and was very short with my husband. Which was shocking. I was so sad that his experience was completely opposite of mine. He did spend over $ 60 on fruits and nuts, but I am skeptical of returning. I was hoping to visit this place monthly for a new box of fruits for canning. I may give it another shot next month, but customer service and stating local really dictates my shopping.
We live in Grass Valley and love community.

I go for the pies which are INSANE but everything in the shop is great quality and fresh. Cool people check it out!

Fantastic pies! Like really really amazeballs!

Great bathroom stop on drive home from Tahoe — get your fruit and veggies and jarred stuff not available at Ikedas — candied jalapeño slices! Clean bathrooms, and not a major cluster**** — get your pie and head home with a smile on your face

The pies are outstanding. Any flavor is my favorite. Also, try the tamales with their sauce. The best ever. The fresh produce is tops. The folks there are friendly and very helpful. What a great stop for any trip either up or down the hill.

Friendly people, great service, quality fruit and veg.
Again the thing with the pies though. People rave about them but I just think they are ok. I just dont understand the raving about them. Im sorry because I love this shop and the people in it. The fillings are great but the pastry is not flakey and just nothing like homemade. Then I guess if you are not a cook or a chef they would be much higher rated than you can get in a supermarket and I will give it to them that they are better than Ikedas across the road.
Now the apple juice I have to say is 5 star worthy. Its also wonderful to find good quality apples and clementines. I always buy my fruit by the box for marmalades and jams here and have never been disappointed.
If you ever get a chance to buy the fresh figs when in season from here snap them up, they are to die for I promise.

There’s been the long time comparison between Machado and Ikeda’s. You can’t go wrong with either of them when it comes to pies. Both are fresh, handmade, homemade… and you can definitely taste it.
I’ve had fruit pies and pumpkin pies from Machado. If I must make a comparison, I would say that the crust is better at Ikeda’s but the filling is pretty similar at both places. On turkey day, they were open and offered 2 pumpkin pies for $ 20. They were fresh, hot out of the oven, and freakin delicious.
If you’re looking for a pie, you can’t go wrong with Machado. 4 stars.

Might be good for pies, although I prefer my wife’s homemade ones, but the fruits and vegetables are hugely overpriced.

Only the best pies ever! All of the produce is yummy and fresh. It is so good. If you have not gone, you must go and check out this Auburn treasure!

Pies very good. friendly owners and staff.
Apple juice in the glass bottle is the best I ever had.

Pies are awesome! I love their old fashion feel and the customer service is amazing they make you feel at home and like a friend! Love this place!

Must go!
Machado Orchards is a gem! As you walk in the door you are welcomed with friendly faces and the comforting smell of fresh, homemade pie! It’s right off the freeway and has such an amazing selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, pickled veggies, dried fruit, jams, spreads, chutney, BBQ sauces, fresh pies, cookies and more!
I would recommend making a point to stop in and stock up on yummy, fresh goodness!

Delectable fruit pies. Not too sweet but flavorful. Mmmm… I preferred the mixed berry pie over the apple pie, but both were good. The crust on the mixed berry was a little flakier than the one on the apple pie.
I brought the mixed berry pie to a party and several Ikeda fans came over to the Machado side.
Great find!

I was on my way to Ikeda’s for the first time when I read all the great reviews about this place. Sadly, I was pretty disappointed.
It’s much smaller than Ikeda’s and no crowd, which is nice. The produce it cheaper and it feels a lot more home-​y.
We got okra chips, which I’ve never seen before. They were surprisingly yummy! Tasty, crunchy and just salty enough.
Now onto the bad news. I got a peach pie and it was NOT good. The peaches were good and fresh, but the whole thing was under-​seasoned and was in desperate need of at least another cup of sugar. It really wasn’t very sweet at all and quite flavorless. The pie crust was one of the worst I’ve had. I read posts that said the crust was super flakey. Either those posters are big liars or they don’t know what a flakey crust is. The crust was flat, boring, and definitely not flakey. I’d rather eat a store-​bought, refrigerated pie crust any day.
Guess I will be trying Ikeda’s instead next time I’m in the area.

WOW! My cousin, who lives down the street from Machado Orchards, told me that they are way better than Ikeda’s, which was the only place I knew to get good pies on the way to the mountains. The locals ALL go to Machado’s.
OMG, Machado’s has way better pies and produce, and is much cheaper and friendlier than the other place. I got a slice of bing cherry pie, a slice of apricot (both to die for). Not too much sugar, lots of fresh fruit and simple and light crust. PERFECTION. I also got ears of sweet corn, fresh bing cherries, and some apple butter. Friendly service, clean store, great selection. Everything is top notch!