Even though it was a bit chilly outside today we were determined to cultivate our own version of "patio weather." Mostly because we brought our dog--but hey at least we had the entire outside section to ourselves! The five stars are for the yummy food, consistently delicious ciders and the outstanding service! Zoe was patient and accommodating with my requests for samples of all the new ciders or ones I hadn't yet tried yet: Horchata, Pomegranate Soda, Passionfruit Coconut and Patio Rush. She even brought out a mix of Milk Bones for our fur baby so he could perform his best tricks. In all seriousness, the cider braised chicken I added to the Orchard Salad was so tender, juicy and bursting with flavor. My husband said the hot sauce he asked for in the side MAKES the Fried Chicken sandwich. We both enjoyed the tomato basil soup especially because it has a good amount of gooey cheese and lots of flavors & seasoning. I am always a fan of Ash & Elm Cider and was happy to have the Crisp Peach today for a change! I regret not trying the Imperial Bourbon Cider but I guess I was going for more of a floral, fruity and citrusy palate. Next time, I DO want to sample the Imperial Bourbon Cider with added brown sugar, fermented and aged in West Fork Whiskey oak barrels. It's apparently Boozy, vanilla and with bourbon notes! ABV for 13% and possibly upgrade with a splash of bitters. Sounds intriguing. Update: the table did not seem so wobbly today. Thanks for listening to that feedback!! read more

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We have done lunch and Sunday brunch. On Sunday we had a larger group that was back to back with another group that kept growing. Our server was busy, running back-and-forth between the two large groups, but she managed to give us great attention. Every dish we ordered was served hot and fresh. Our cider and drinks were delicious. I recommend some of the mixed drinks. We definitely will return and have. read more

We finally had the chance to check out Ash & Elm in Carmel, IN -- and honestly, it was pretty mid. I've always loved their ciders, but the dine-in experience fell short. It felt like we were forgotten about shortly after sitting down, likely because there was an event happening in the back. I ordered the Fish & Chips, keeping things soft since I just had my wisdom teeth out, but for $21 I expected something a bit less greasy and more satisfying. My husband had the Mediterranean Bowl and said it was good, but definitely something we could've made at home. Overall, I'll always be a fan of their cider, but probably won't return to the in-person locations -- the food just doesn't feel worth the price. The space itself is modern, clean, and full of pink and plant accents, and our server was kind, so at least the atmosphere was nice. read more

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Ash & Elm is one of those places I am glad exists in Carmel. Feels geared toward the younger crowd, kinda like a Books and Brew vibe. With the apartments nearby, I have a hard time imagining it will struggle to stay busy, and overall it adds something good to the area. The food has been good when I have gone, and the atmosphere makes it feel like a place with solid potential to become a regular spot for a lot of people, especially with trivia and other events happening there. My only real hesitation is that service has not been especially strong in the couple of visits I have had--servers were kind, but there were a few too many moments where follow-up got missed after food was dropped off or a drink sat empty. That may just have been bad luck, because overall it has still been a nice experience and seems like a place that will be a great fit for plenty of people. read more

Went to eat at Ash and Elm Cider this afternoon. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside on their patio. I ordered the fish and chips which was really good. It's made with a cornmeal batter which is a nice change of pace. Our server was amazing and patient. Looking forward to going back and trying some of their other menu items. read more

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If you live on the Northside and have been lamenting the drive to Ash & Elm in Indy, your prayers have been answered! The new location in Carmel is just as wonderful as the original restaurant. All the same cider options, plus wonderful flights not just of ciders but of mimosas and Bellinis. And the food options are varied and delicious. We sampled across the menu, and no one was disappointed. Oh, and just this location and not to be missed: cheese curds! And a shout out, too, to the incredible staff. The server overheard me say I wasn't the biggest fan of ciders, and he colluded with the bartender to bring me 3 cider samples he thought I might like. And he was right! They are delicious! But more so, where .else do you get such attentive service? read more

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I'm a little torn on this one. I absolutely love their cider and our server was super nice and helpful, but I just wasn't crazy about the food. I got the cider brined chicken and thought it was just okay. I preferred it drowned in the dipping sauce. We also ordered French toast sticks with pumpkin dip, but the sticks were still a little doughy on the inside. Our server was super apologetic and took the French toast sticks off our bill, which was great. I'm just not sure I'd recommend this place on the food or ambience alone. Will be back for the cider though! read more

Ash & Elm Cider - Cider brined chicken - Cideries Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

My husband and I met my sister and BIL here for lunch a couple weekends ago. The host was funny and personable, but our server... not so much. I'm not sure if he was new to the job or just maybe isn't extroverted enough to be a server, but he was not very friendly and hardly checked on us, despite us being seated right by the bar. He also only served 2/4 drink orders and then left to go assist people that had just walked in with their drinks before coming back nearly 10 minutes later to give the other 2 their drink order. We ordered our food and he did not come back to check on us until halfway through eating. No one cleared any empty plates or cider flights from our table during our visit besides my husband's cider flight, while he was still drinking from it. At the end of our meal we had no drinks and no water and our server came over to see if we wanted anything else after we had sat around for a while. We decided to just leave and go somewhere else because the service sucked so bad. We said we didn't want anything else and he responded "so you guys are just hanging out here?" No?? We need to pay our bill and leave. It was just really odd. Seems like a great space and would have loved to stay for another drink, but our server made the trip to this location unpleasant. The patio outside is beautiful, so I would consider coming back when it's warmer out to drink outside and give it another chance. read more

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This is a cute little tap house. There's a lot of different seating options, but it is small over all. The service was a bit slow at first, but then it got better and the bartenders were great! The bartenders were bringing drinks to people at tables so that slowed them down a bit. The food looked amazing, but we just got apps. The pretzels were standard, and the cheese curds were so good, but some were overcooked and empty shells and it was a bit of a greasy mess. The ciders were all great! We each had 2 flights which were an awesome deal. The flavors were a nice range and there was something for everyone. I would 100% go back! read more

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This was really my first cider experience and it did not disappoint. Jordan took care of me and my friends from the moment we stepped in. Greeted us very kindly, quickly got us seated, and gave great recommendations. We ended up trying the flights. The seasonal flight is an absolute must if you love Fall. The separate Chocolate Covered Sunset drink is a perfect dessert in a glass. Was able to sit out on the patio on a comfortable night. Warm string lighting and very attentive service made this a great stop on girls night. Thank you Jordan! read more

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Popped in for lunch during the weekday, and I didn't get any cider. I immediately regretted my cider-abstaining decision when I saw that one of the special ciders on the menu this month is chili guava. What! I've never had chili guava cider, but it sounds amazing and now I'm going to have to come back soon to try it before it's gone. What I did get was a small Caesar salad and a kids' cheeseburger. The Caesar was tasty and the ingredients -- romaine lettuce, dressing, parmesan, croutons-- were well distributed. The kids' cheeseburger was what you'd expect: quite dry and plain. Oh well. That's my fault for ordering off the kids' menu, I guess. The cheeseburger comes with fries, which were also good. We also got the beef stew -- the soup of the day. Get that if they offer it! It's hearty and warm and satisfying. We also got the shepherd's pie, which I think was a special of the day, so they might not always offer it. It was the cutest lil' thing: all hot and mashed-potato-topped in a miniature cast iron skillet. The server seemed like he was doing his best, but he was the only one there. He was busy doing everything, so we had to wait a bit. I would say to mark off a full hour for lunch, at least. The restaurant itself is bright and full of natural light. There's a patio for outdoor dining, and a bar where you can get a drink or a meal. I saw a guy doing both and also working on his laptop. This would be a cool place to work remotely. read more

The kindness and care of this team is greatly appreciated!! The food is great, the food is safe, and we always have the best meal. Our server, Kelsey, told us it was only her second day waiting tables but you couldn't tell. She was knowledgeable and on time. Friendly but never intrusive. It was a great meal and the new gluten free cheesecake is a must! Extra shout out to Brynn the GM for stopping by and hearing our thoughts and going. Above and beyond to take care of us We will be back!! read more

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It was fun to try several ciders in one seating. 3/6 of us got the seasonal flight, which they all enjoyed. I had the regular, which was very good. One at our table had the blood red cider which was excellent and the last one in our group created a custom flight. I'd go for the cider alone. Food was okay - will not be the draw next time. Braised chicken sandwich was more like pulled pork, I just wasn't expecting that style - 6/10. My husband got the steak sandwich and rated it about a 6/10. Cheese curd appy was beer battered. Maple and bacon brussels sprouts were tasty! Best part of the meal. It's local and I like to support those small businesses and will go just for the cider. read more

Ash & Elm Cider - Regular cider flight - Cideries Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

First time at Ash & Elm Cider and I loved the experience! Our waitress was super friendly and prompt. She was actually the one to seat us so she got us drinks right away. We ordered a Cider flight, cheese curds, Caesar salad with chicken and the southwest bowl. Everything was amazing, but the cheese curds blew me away. Probably some of the best cheese curds I've ever had! Fast service, friendly and super nice atmosphere. Will be back for sure! read more

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I have been to ash and elm a few years ago downtown and kept meaning to check them out now that they are closer. We came here on a Sunday afternoon and sat immediately (although you can also make reservations for potentially busier times on open table) we sat inside but there is a huge patio that looks like it would be nice and fun to enjoy in warm weather! Henry was our server and he was super friendly and able to provide great recommendations. He told us you are allowed to try 2, 1 oz samples for free so tried the sauv blanc cider (made with Daniel's vineyard wine) and fleeting youth. Both good but sauv blanc wine too try for me- might actually be better as a cidermosa! Fleeting youth was decent but a little too much lemon for me. I ended up making my own flight and liked each one. Sunset (year round flavor) is something I've had before and still enjoyed. Also tried purple pride, blueberry, and a blackberry one. All enjoyable! My favorite ended up being something my husband order, Del Camino. The pineapple notes went perfect with the burger of the month that I ordered- 2 patties with cheese, tomato, jalapeño, grilled pineapple, and side of fries. Fries were basic but extra flavor with the garlic aioli. I would get this whole meal again!! Burger was juicy with good flavor and I liked the combo of sweet and spicy toppings but unfortunately it was only for the month of June. We also did get a side of chips and salsa- very basic and fine, but salsa reminds me of what you can buy at a grocery store so I would opt for a different appetizer next time. Everyone seemed to be ordering the cheese curds around us and those looked fantastic. Overall great experience and will come back! read more

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5/5 for Super nice servers who were very helpful with any question regarding their ciders, which is nice because they have quite the selection. They allow two 1oz samples to help you decide. Ended up getting a flight, which was customized. Enjoyed all the ciders I tried. Good quality. Definitely come here for the cider! Unfortunately the food today was maybe 2/5. The chips and salsa were basic and good. The gluten free fried chicken sandwich was unfortunately a disappointment. When I browsed the menu from home before coming I saw the gf sandwich and knew I wanted it...but it was nothing like I imagined. The sandwich was very very greasy/oily likely from whatever thick/crispy breading they use for gf and maybe the bread with butter? It is an additional $2 for the gf bread which was confusing since the sandwich is marked as (gf). The side of fries were good but nothing too special. With this said though, I'm excited to just try a different entree next time. My wife got the seasonal burger and loved it and would get it again! I will definitely come back for more cider and the friendly staff and atmosphere and highly recommend it. read more

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As a symptomatic celiac, most of the time, my reviews are concerned with the safety of an eatery, and if the fare happens to be pleasing, well that's a bonus (if you've been around GF buns for a while you'll appreciate that!). Well let's forget about the fact that this place is recognized by the National Celiac Assoc'n of America... the food is just plain great! We had GF fish and chips and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Both were outstanding. I got 2 huge chunks of battered cod with homemade tartar sauce. And the gf toast for the chicken sandwich was wonderfully soft. Our one disappointment was that our fries (gf fryer) came cold. To their credit, the staff apologized and brought out a huge bowl of hot ones! And to say sorry, also brought a most yummy hot GF brownie with vanilla ice cream! Food: stellar. Service: outstanding! Very pleased to recommend this place!! read more

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Nice experience at Ash & Elm. Kids got the kid's cheeseburger & fries which were a good size, they loved it. I got the Pancit, it was good, better as a leftover after the stir-fry sauce settled more into the noodles. 6/10 Boyfriend got the cuban, which was very good 8/10 We had the donuts for dessert..they were dry, not a fan. 2/10 There's a good amount of road noise when sitting outside, but we didn't mind it. Wait staff was nice. Overall, we'd go back, it was convenient. read more

Ash & Elm Cider - PANCIT A Filipino inspired dish, rice noodles, sautéed carrots, zucchini, napa cabbage and onions with a stir fry style sauce - Cideries Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Great drinks, hit and miss on food, confusing service. Four of us sat down for drinks and dinner. Drinks were definitely the highlight with lots of cider options, flights and rotating visiting taps. Fish & Chips were ok, the fish had a nice batter. Smash burger was also pretty good, with GF bread that had been buttered and well toasted on the griddle so it didn't fall apart. The fries are where things fell apart. You gotta nail French fries. These were subpar, badly cooked and tasted stale. Our service was also confusing as we sat down, were seen pretty quickly, then waited 5-ever for our server to return. The bar tender ended up helping us after we went looking for help and placed our own order in the Toast app. Drink refills were slow but once we found someone to take that order too, they came pretty quickly. It's a nice clean and modern vibe in the restaurant. No sound absorption anywhere so it was a bit hard to carry out conversation at times. We'd go back for drinks but might eat somewhere else. read more

Praises: Very sweet staff, and food was very cozy comfort food. If you like Ash&Elm, you'll be so happy to see them on the North side. Suggestions: Everyone seemed overwhelmed. A lot of frustrated customers and long wait times. I completely understand that they are training a new staff and getting things up and running, but it felt tense in there tonight. I would encourage spacing out reservation times and boosting your kitchen staff to help things go more smoothly. read more

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TL;DR: Probably fine if you're here for the cider and maybe some appetizers. I wont be back for a full meal. Ambiance: Fine but a little loud even on a half full day. Décor is clean and on the lore basic side. Food: Elote fritters and pretzel were good but that's about the only food items that we liked. Got the burger of the moment (BBQ burger) and the bulgogi bowl as entrees and both were significantly underwhelming. For the burger, bun was burnt, pulled pork was on the soggy side, had very little BBQ sauce, and overall it was just lacking any significant flavor. Got fries on the side, which were cooked well but were over salted. Somehow the bulgogi bowl was even more of a letdown with the biggest problem being the meat which definitely didn't have a bulgogi flavor, but instead just generically tasted of salt (and I don't mean a little too salty, I mean completely ruined the entire dish too salty). Service: Server was nice enough, but wasn't great as a server. Dropped off the cider flight without explaining which cider is which (a card was included, but no indication of which direction it started from) and didn't get the burger order correct. Overall: If we hadn't been so hungry, both entrees would have gone back immediately. As it happened we stopped eating them halfway through anyway. While coming here for the cider might be ok, I definitely won't be back for a meal. read more

We enjoyed our dinner at Ash & Elm. We were a large party and they were very accommodating to our dining needs! The ciders we all tried were delicious and they had a great variety! We were disappointed in our meals and would definitely recommend coming for their cider, rather than their food. With that being said, the staff was friendly and we enjoyed the cider flights! read more

So many fantastic options here! I already knew i loved the cider but was blown away by the food here. I've tried multiple sandwiches and have loved all of them. There's a big bar area, with tons of seating. & service is fantastic! read more

Amazing location underneath new apartments in downtown Carmel and tucked off the interstate. Parking is pretty easy and there's plenty on the backside. They have a huge bar set up and plenty of other seating. The ambiance is about as simple as it gets - it felt plain and not unique or super branded. The service though was amazing and our waitress was SO nice and friendly - we already said we'd return and be back at the bar to chat with her. Seems like a lot of residents above pop in for dinner and drinks so it's a spot for regulars. I didn't have any food but it looks good. I had wine and it was good - it's from a can. Overall, I'd go back. Super casual spot but good place to meet friends for a drink or two. read more

Food was excellent! ny style cheese cake (GF) - it was fleeting youth flavoured (raspberry, lemon) Sooooo delicious! boysen blueberry cider (GF) pretzels&cider cheese cheese curds (GF) read more

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We took a jaunt up the Monon Trail on Saturday and our halfway point was Ash & Elm, which was a nice oasis on a warm day in Indiana. While I've visited this location to purchase some gifts around the holidays, but haven't had a chance to sit down and enjoy their delicious ciders and eats. We sat inside this time, but their outside seating appeared to be lively, and we may give that a go the next time we're by. I've had many of Ash & Elm's ciders thus far, but on this trip, I ordered their Earl-Grey Orange Blossom, which was outstanding. We also sampled their Purple Pride, a special cider to celebrate Pride Month, and it was equally amazing. As for eats, we ordered up the Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts and the cheese curd appetizers and then split the cider-braised chicken. This was just the right combo to provide the extra energy we needed to get back to the car. It's so great to have two locations to choose from for our local cider needs. We will be visiting again soon! Oh, and always - DRINK LOCAL! read more

Nice ambiance inside and the staff was fairly attentive. They do have an extensive cider menu, but I'm not really a cider guy so I had some regular beer instead which was fine. For the food I ordered the Bratwurst Platter. Not bad, but kind of bland. I feel like the sausages just lacked some flavor or heat. I would try something different if I come back. read more

So, Nope. I'm not doing this. The food was decent, but I have a strict rule when it comes to restaurants: When I thank my server repeatedly, each time they bring something to my table, and I get absolutely no response (or even a look) back from the server, I vow to never return. Ever. And that's especially true when multiple employees all act that same way. My wife and I were clearly a major inconvenience to everyone who works here, merely by sitting down and politely ordering a meal. read more

Oh boy. I really don't like negative reviews but this was such a mess. The facility is great. The drinks were good. The food was good. The staff was trying with a smile but failing every customer around. I blame management here for this or lack thereof on sight to help. From ignoring customers left and right, to not asking obvious questions (would you like another drink?), to running our credit card on someone else's order. Not looking forward to seeing my credit card statement to see what is on there. I have a feeling they will get this fixed at some point BUT man for a first impression this couldn't have gone any worse. read more

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Um, okay. VERY underwhelming given the average ratings. The food was not great. It might have been better if there was salt and pepper on the table. I would have asked for some, but it wasn't worth the wait. At one point we were all scraping salt off of someone's too salty fries to put on our food lol. I did not personally have the cider, but it was said to be really good, which makes sense given the name! The food was in no way bland, just felt like it lacked the same TLC given to the alcohol. The entrance was a little weird? We weren't sure if we were going the right way at first. There was also a ton of broken class from a different building you have to walk by to get from the parking lot to the building. It was giving millennial on the inside (not in a bad way). The one thing is that it is a big open room, so sound travels really well. We could hear a party going on over the entirety of our meal, so we tried to get out of there rather quickly. We came here after graduation, and I would lie if I said I didn't leave a little disappointed. I had a hard time trying to rate this restaurant. Ultimately, I had to give it 2 stars because for the price of the food compared to the quality, it just doesn't feel worth it. The staff were super friendly though and very welcoming! read more

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So glad to have Ash & Elm in our community ! We have been waiting for this location to open for months !! As expected the place is great ! I like the ambiance with a lot of natural light and subtle decor . The staff is super friendly and love the recommendations they give . We haven't explored the food menu yet but tried the cheese curds and were some of the best ones we've had . They do a good list of draft beers as well besides the ciders . I've tried quite a few ciders but still get excited to order a flight for variety ! Highly recommend this new place in Carmel . Also FREE PARKING ! read more

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We were kindly greeted after walking in. The place was clean and quiet. I wish they had more comfortable seating but otherwise it was good. They also only had digital menus (QR code). read more

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We loved this new spot for Ash & Elm :) definitely recommend a reservation on the weekend since they just opened. The bar seating is first come first served and you walk up to the bar to order. We got a flight of ciders AND a cider slushie! So fun! I love their Autumntide cider - it's perfect for fall & pumpkin lovers. Regular seating allows for under 21. I'm hoping when they open their patio that it will be dog friendly as well. The food looked and smelled amazing and we will definitely allow ourselves time for a meal next time. Definitely a cool spot, all the rage in Carmel right now! Great for everyone :) read more

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We've been to Ash & Elm several times because we really like their ciders and have typically had good service. NOT THE CASE today. Our server, Jordan, ignored us when we needed anything as he was too busy making snarky rude comments to other people. He told another guy working there that nobody liked him and he should just leave because we can do our job fine without you. Wow... do I as a customer need to see or hear this? How can management allow this type of behavior? We did say something to the guy he said this too and asked if he's always like that? He just shook his head yes and didn't seem to really want to say anything at all. He apologized to us for over hearing the comments. Why should this person apologize for Jordan's bad behavior? Why would management allow this to continue. Jordan should be thankful he doesn't work for me as that would happen ONCE and wouldn't happen again because he wouldn't be working for me any more. This just killed the awesome vibe for us. We have loved just going in after work or on an off day and having a few ciders at the bar. Love the atmosphere but this just kind of killed it for us knowing that management allows employees to treat others like this. I really wanted to scold Jordan myself but I was so upset pretty sure that wouldn't have gone well. I would NOT have expected this from a place that openly expresses that everyone is welcome there. Apparently, the flags and everyone is welcome isn't the reality. read more

Taylor was a great bartender. As a first time attendee, really enjoyed the variety of cider on tap. My partner and I popped in when their limited Mother's Day collection was in stock. We both enjoyed the build your own flight. We loved the Juniper Rose and Black Cherry Vanilla ciders. The brussels sprouts were fantastic and an incredible portion size. If you're hungry, you can split it between two adults. They have non-alcoholic options, too. The environment was very clean girl aesthetic with potted plants here and there. read more

Ash & Elm Cider - Bar area, Black Cherry Cider, Juniper Rose Cider - Cideries Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Was in Carmel for a work meeting here. The cheese curds are so good, they reminded me of Twenty Tap's (which in my opinion are the best in town). Great experience, everyone was so friendly. Would love if they brought the cheese curds to the downtown location read more

A friend and I went for lunch..I was looking forward to the steak sandwich but no beef that day..we split the turkey sandwich which was good..the roasted vegetables as a side were Very good..so flavorful...I got the donut with caramel sauce to go and it is pretty decadent...and yummy...not a fancy place..a great looking patio although a cool day so we ate inside...I would like go again and try something else on the menu. read more

Really cute place and great service. Also I love getting the cider flight, the food is also pretty good so that's a win. I can't wait to visit here in the summer when it gets warmer. I can't wait to go back read more

Horrific first impression. We walked in with 5 people because open table said they had 4 tops available every 15min for the next 2 hours which indicates they aren't full. The restaurant when we arrived confirmed this with maybe 25% seated. We told them we didn't have a reservation and they looked at us like we had 3 heads. She even went to a manager to come back and lie to me and say we couldn't get in without a reservation. This place is a woke joke. Go somewhere that wants your business. read more

We came here with a small group a few months after opening and loved the open bright airy vibe! The cider is always a hit for cider-lovers, although a couple in our party less familiar with ciders didn't know what to order. And the server was not very knowledgeable about basic questions (ie what is a sweet versus a dry cider). I chalked that up to the restaurant being new. We were some of the only people in the restaurant so the staff was very attentive and our food came quickly. I was quite disappointed in the serving sizes, especially for the price. A shepherds pie was served in an adorable cast iron skillet, but was only four or so inches in diameter and not a full entree sized portion. The burger was similarly small while the sausage o plate seemed a better portion. A couple of us received salads which were totally drowned in dressing, making it difficult to even eat. Overall, was not impressed with the food. I would come back for just drinks with friends or to purchase their cider to take home, but probably won't dine in again. Regardless, glad to have a cidery in Carmel! read more