A to Z Produce
Categories: Local Flavor Restaurants Pizza Local Flavor, Pizza [Edit]
N2956 Anker LnStockholm, WI 54769
(715) 448-4802
- Hours:
Tue 4:30 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
9 reviews for A to Z Produce
9 reviews in English
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Review from melissa l.
Minneapolis, MN
4/11/2012
Pizza, pizza, pizza pie,
You are the apple of my eye.
Cheesy, bubbly, cold, or white,
Offer me a slice and I won't put up a fight.
A to Z Produce and Bakery,
Rivals any pie made in Minnie.
Add some rustic country feel,
I'm quite ready for a great meal.
I'm ashamed I haven't written a review yet for A to Z Produce, aka Pizza Farm. Just went up for my second time yesterday. Did you know they opened officially for 2012 on Valentine's Day? That would have made for a chilly but interesting evening.
Summer visits are great to people watch and enjoy the heat of a dying day, but there's a certain something about a spring visit. Maybe because we were there for a friend's last hurrah in the Midwest, or enjoying a freshly made pizza in near-solitude, but I left feeling extremely satisfied.
While it's BYOEBP - bring your own everything but pizza - this is hardly a drawback. If you are coming before the summer months, think about a thermos or two of hot drinks. Once the sun sets it gets chilly, though you can head into the barn to eat.
I indulged in some bread this time and had some for breakfast. It's like eating a larger version of their pillowy crust studded with savory, salty olives. Add a couple of eggs sunny side up and you'll start Hump Day right. -
Review from Bo T.
Eagan, MN
8/31/2011
Decided to make another trip to A to Z Produce, aka "pizza farm" this year.
Here are my pros:
+pleasant drive
+watching families, friends, couples create intimate settings amid the sworn of people
+pizza
+animals for the kids
+bring your own drinks
Cons:
-long wait for pizza if you arrive after 5PM
-long lines to the bathroom
Really it's a great way to spend an evening with friends or family. Don't go alone. -
Review from Karin M.
8/2/2011 1 photo
While I really enjoyed our pizza tonight, I am hesitate to write this review and have more folks find this hidden gem!
Loved the drive down and stopped a few times to watch the bald eagles and other birds of prey playing and searching for their dinner.
We arrived at the farm fairly early, as we were #39 - ordered a pizza with pesto, tomatoes, and eggplant. We had time to wander the farm and pick out our perfect spot where we spread out our blanket, enjoyed a few appetizers and wine. We went up to collect our pizza and had a wonderful time talking to the others that were waiting. Brought our pizza back and enjoyed a little slice of heaven - our pizza was delicious with the light, crisp yet tender crust, and the wonderful combination of toppings - perfection.
The only drawback was the steamy weather from the recent rains once the sun came out., but for that pizza it was so worth it.
On our way out of town, we thought we'd try to stop for a piece of pie; however we hit town as it was closing and thought that the gallery was the pie shop. The gentleman at the shop were so nice I'd love to stop by the next time I'm in town to have a better look -
Review from Annie D.
The Pizza Farm is an alternate pizza galaxy.
The journey to this pastoral galaxy isn't as far as it seems. One minute, you're driving down Wisconsin's gorgeous Great River Road (and a couple of a gravel roads), and the next (about 1.5 hours later) you are seated on the grass among hundred of others, eating brick oven pizza made with ingredients that were grown within this family-farm's acreage.
The atmosphere is so far removed from my usual surroundings that I felt this immediate wave of happiness the moment I set out our picnic blanket and uncorked our red wine. Aah, all is right with the world at the Pizza Farm.
To order, one must approach the man with the notepad after browsing the chalkboard menu, which changes depending on what ingredients they have on hand. We went for the Quattro Stazione ($28), which means "four seasons," and was absolutely the right decision. The notepaddling gentleman gives you a number, and you come back for your pizza when your number is almost up. If you're not there, they yell for you into the crowd and it's really embarrassing... just be there.
The Quattro Stazione was a four-way split between (1) sausage, fennel and mozzarella, (2) pecan pesto, tomato and fresh mozzarella, (3) pepperoni, garlic, kalamata olives and feta, (4) roasted beets, onion and gorgonzola. The pie was big enough for my boyfriend and I... we ate the whole thing because we're monsters, but it would be big enough to share with 3-4 non-monstrous eaters.
The sausage and fennel pizza was to-freaking-die-for! That was my favorite "season," and possibly my favorite pizza combo of all-time. I also really liked the pesto and tomato, but they were all good. I wasn't keen on the pepperoni on the greek-style pizza, but pepperoni is nothing spesh to me. The A to Z crust is incredible. It's rustic, soft and just plain tasty.
It's easy to only have eyes for the pizza, but don't overlook the bread! They sell loaves of bread baked in the brick ovens as well. It was $5 for a solid loaf of "Seed Bread" (I mean SOLID... it weighs about 40 lbs). I had some for breakfast, lunch and dinner today. It's also very rustic and homemade tasting, just like the pizza crust. A+.
I recommend arriving early (like, by 5-5:30 p.m., if you can sneak out of work) because it was getting crazy-crowded at 6:30 p.m., when we had to head back to the city. Even the Red Hat ladies were set-up by then! We got there around 5 p.m. and had our pizza in hand within 20 minutes.
Like everyone else has mentioned, they only give you the pizza in its box, so if you want anything else, you will need to bring it. Others brought beer, wine, water, napkins, silverware, plates, card tables, tablecloths, picnic baskets, wine coolers, folding chairs, candles, wine glasses, salads, cheese plates, crackers, whole berry pies, brownies, cards, Scrabble, ukuleles and fresh flowers in glass vases. Oh, you will be amazed by the overly prepared diners!
Some logistical things:
-Follow the leader and park on only one side of the gravel road, so other drivers can get by.
-Dogs are not allowed.
-Bring cash (it's around $25-30/pizza).
-Bring all your garbage with you, including the pizza box.
-If you set up your picnic a further from the front (around one of the barns), it is much more private and romantic, if that's your angle. ;)
-If you're planning on dessert afterward, the City of Stockholm closes early... so pick it up beforehand.
-Spotted Cow. Just sayin'.
I suppose that's it. I had to blast off from A to Z early yesterday, but I would have camped out in that alternate pizza universe forever if given the chance. I can't wait to make another Tuesday trip to the Stockholm universe before the summer is over! -
Review from Lindsay M.
Burnsville, MN
7/14/2010
I REALLY wish I could give 5 stars but I can't justify doing so as both my husband and I left with a bad taste in our mouth.
We went to A to Z excited because we had heard such great things about it! We love brick oven pizza. We love windy country roads. We love Summer nights with friends. And we especially love trying something new.
When we arrived at A to Z we instantly fell in love! The atmosphere. The view. The sunset. And most of all, the cutest little farm you have ever seen. It should be in a "Travel Wisconsin" coffee table book! There were people laying on blankets, sitting around tables with candles light(!), playing Frisbee, guitars being strum and lots of laughter!
We ordered our pizza and were told of a 1/2 hour wait. Which was great for us. We wanted to walk around and stretch our legs after a long drive from the Cities. Plus we had to check out the farm stocked with chickens, cows, sun flowers and massive veggie garden (if you can still call it a garden with its expansive size)!
Make sure you come prepared, pizza's range from $24-28 each. They're quite large and can definitely be shared. As Katherine Z said, bring your own plates, napkins, drinks, glasses, etc.. as they don't supply anything but the pizzas. It's pretty awesome how everything from the crust to the toppings are made right at the farm. And the pizzas speak for themselves! Fresh. Tasty. Fantastic.
What left a bad taste is the attitude of some of the staff. My husband was asking some questions about the farm and was told by the woman running the brick oven, "Would you like me to stand around all night or make your pizza?" WOW! What a response?! Then, when we went to leave, we didn't know where to put the pizza box and garbage. When we asked the same woman was quite cold in telling us to take it home. All in all, it was a great experience and we will definitely return. But we'll be asking our questions of someone else next time!
Make sure you check out the "Brancan" modified outhouse. It is one of A to Z's two restrooms. Basically, an outhouse that is "greener" than most. It uses bran to compost your, umm... deposits. -
Review from Terra C.
Minnetonka, MN
8/23/2010
You have to love this place and the entire concept behind it. I mean, come on, food as fresh as any food can be and a forced situation to be outside eating delicious food with your friends...brilliant!
Yes, there is a bit of time required to travel to this pizza producing ecosystem, but trust me-it is SO worth it! Upon arrival, after securing the best seat in the house and spreading out our blankets and coolers, we ordered our pies. Our group selected the two veggie options of the night (Pesto, tomato, & fresh mozz and the Roasted beets, onion, & gorg.....insert soft moan here!). During the wait for our pizzas, we caught up on all the latest gossip, checked out the amazing candelabras on the neighbor's table, and drank a few glasses of vino. Just an amazing night!
I think I was still in Pizza Farm euphoria when I went to work the next day....and gushed about my time at the farm with all my coworkers (who already think I am crazy.....sigh). -
Review from Katherine Z.
Saint Paul, MN
Also known as "The Pizza Farm" to many people. If you haven't been, go. You won't regret the drive. It's about an hour and half from the cities and if you take WI 35 down there it's a gorgeous one.
Here's what you should do: Take a half a day (or an entire day) and drive down to the cute, little artsy town of Stockholm, WI. Peruse the galleries and shops. Purchase a bottle or two of Wisconsin made wine or beer from one of said shops. Then stop by the Stockholm Pie Company and pick up a slice (or a pie) to bring along to the farm as dessert.
Head over to the farm with your booze and pie in hand. The earlier in the evening the better because it starts to get crowded around 4:45pm. They only give you the pizza and the box it's in. You bring the rest...the plates, napkins, blanket, chairs, tables, cards, guitar, etc. Seriously, some people nearly camp out and are professionals at eating there.
Everything that is on the pizzas is from the farm (it's a working farm) from the wheat that is ground that day for the crust to the meat made from the cute but oh, so very tasty animals.
You might have to wait a while for your pie but relax, enjoy yourself. This isn't a meal to be rushed. It's as much about the experience as it is about the food.
And remember it's only open on Tuesdays and is cash only. -
Review from Rebecca C.
Minneapolis, MN
7/14/2010
We didn't even make it to the farm. We called because we will be camping in the area and wanted to know if we could bring our dog to the farm while we eat, since it would be outside and we could keep her away from other groups. We've never been there so of course we wanted to call and make sure it would be OK to do this.
My husband called. He is a very polite person. The woman who answered the phone said, "That's a terrible idea! Is that direct enough for you?" and then proceeded to tell him why it's such a terrible idea. A simple, "No, unfortunately, we don't allow dogs here," would have sufficed. We were just trying to find out if it would be OK.
Now I don't want to go there even without my dog - I'm sure there are plenty of other places with better pizza. In fact, we've been to the Stone Barn just outside Nelson, WI. Their pizza is excellent and so is their service. I recommend going there. -
Review from Micki C.
Hopkins, MN
8/10/2010
So I made the trek to the pizza farm...and it was totally worth it! My girlfriends and I took a half day, borrowed a mini van from a sibling, and road tripped to Stockholm, WI to try this place out.
It's about an hour and half drive from the cities--and beautifully scenic along the way. Some of the other reviews mention the staff was unfriendly, we didn't find this to be the case at all.
The menu offers about 8 different pizza options--all made with items produced on the farm. We tried the Italian veggie and the beet pizzas. Both were delicious. The pizzas run about $25-$30 each, but one pizza can easily feed 3-4 people.
Bring your own plates, silverware, beverages, trash bag, and picnic gear. Most people were sitting on blankets, but others went all out with folding tables and chairs adorned with candles and a floral centerpiece. Plan to arrive by 5:30pm if you don't want to wait an hour to get your food. And remember to hit up the ATM before you leave home, Stockholm closes early and they only take cash payment for food.
