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Brooklyn Cider House

4.5 (128 reviews)
ModerateCideries, Pizza
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Updated a few days ago

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Nicole R.

This is my new summer spot. Pizza was fantastic, cider is delicious, the employees are extremely personable. I've lived in the area for years and didn't know it existed until they hosted their annual fermentation festival this year. I enjoyed sitting by the water and enjoying the fresh air. They also have some great beer options.

Isaac A.

We got there over the weekend and there was a ten dollar cover charge. After sampling the ciders, the one we wanted wasn't available at the store. We tried some over by the food tent and got the next best one. The pond was nice and there was plenty of seating there. Walking the orchard a bit was also fun. There was live music and plenty of families around.

Margherita pie
Elsy L.

Everytime I am upstate for a hike I try to make my way up here! Their service isn't bad as they keep the line moving. The cashier was attentive and you get a text message that lets you know your order is ready. They accept Apple Pay. The ambiance is one of the best parts about this spot. It is nice and relaxed with plenty of benches outside next to a pond and the apple trees. You can come in without paying entrance or anything and walk to the back for the food area where you also have free range to walk through the orchard. You're also able to purchase cider to go and other goodies like jams in the main building's market. For food, I usually come for the pizza which is always soooo tasty! We had: Appetizer/Sides: -Coleslaw: my husband is big on coleslaw and unfortunately this coleslaw fell widely short. You can tell it's a bit old from the color of both the Cole slaw and the cabbage itself. It was also bland and tasted more like unsalted pickle water. It had a lot of black seeds which he was a bit confused as to why and what they were. Entrees: -Margherita Pizza: YES! I come here for this specifically every time! The dough is flavored perfectly and the sauce is so fresh along with the cheese. -Mushroom Cheddar Burger: (accompanied with potato chips and a pickle) it was juicy, but a bit flavorless. I don't think I would've been able to eat this without the ketchup I added. The burger was also oily and watery at the same time. Preference wise also, I'm not a big fan of potato chips as a substitute for fries. Drinks: -Sparkling Apple Cider: AMAZING! So tasty and a great non-alcoholic choice to truly enjoy you being at the cider house! The apple flavor comes through beautiful and I also feel it is sweetened perfectly! The reasons I didn't give this spot 5 stars are because: -The pizza came out lukewarm on top of a burning hot tray. Didn't make send as to why the pizza wasn't: a. Fresh and b. Hot. -Burger was bland. -They forgot our coleslaw and we had to go and ask for it. I will definitely be back for more Pizza and Apple Cider!!

Theresa L.

Entrance fee is $5 plus tax per person. This doesn't get refunded if you make a purchase. We did apple picking first. The ones they said were ready to pick were past picking, trees were bare. Since we got there early, there was no line for the food. Apple cider donuts were good. $12 plus tax for 6 donuts. Pizza was good. The canned ciders were overpriced IMO. A pack of 4 cans were $20.

The cider house
Matthew L.

Brooklyn Cider House is a craft cidery that opened at Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, New York in 2015. It was founded by Korean-born siblings Peter and Susan Yi. After emigrating to the United States, the siblings grew up in Brooklyn. Peter worked in the wine industry for over 25 years with PJ Wine: a successful business that he started himself. During his travels to taste the world's best wines, he eventually made his way to Spain's Basque region. Peter was brought to a 'sagardotegi' (a traditional cider house that also serves regional cuisine) and fell in love with the cider. After returning to New York City, he decided to leave his wine business to start a cider business and Susan agreed to come on board with him. They came up with the name 'Brooklyn Cider House' in 2014 and produced their first batch of cider out of a rented space at Ravines Winery in Geneva (NY). The following year, the Yis purchased land in New Paltz to grow their apples and named it 'Twin Star Orchards'. A taproom was built where patrons could not only taste the hard ciders but also pair them with wood-fired pizza, wood-fired burgers, or wood-smoked BBQ. A second taproom opened in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood in late 2017, but it closed three years later due to the pandemic. My family and I recently visited Brooklyn Cider House for the first time. We had great weather that day and the orchard grounds were gorgeous. After exploring the retail shop, we headed outside to grab a table. There was a live jazz group performing during our visit. My wife and I decided to order a couple of cider flights. She had the "Sweet" flight which featured "Half Sour", "Rosé" and "Kinda Dry". I had the "Dry" flight which featured "Sapsong", "Three of Life" and "Pomme Rouge". They were all excellent ciders! For food, we decided to order some delicious wood-fired pizzas. We all shared the "Margherita", the "Pepperoni", and "Sweet Sausage & Broccoli Rabe". They paired very well with the ciders. Before leaving, we grabbed a bottle of the "Rosé" cider to take home as well as some jars of locally-produced hot honey. We had an excellent experience at Brooklyn Cider House and look forward to returning!

Sydnye H.

We came here after seeing the good reviews, but honestly the experience was pretty meh. It's a beautiful setting with tables on the edge of a little lake, the orchard in the background and live music. We tried a few ciders. I would've like to try more, but flights were not being sold when we got there around 6:30. The sweetest one was my favorite, but I wish there was an even sweeter option. Most of them are too dry for me. Hard core cider lovers probably enjoy them though! The food was just ok for the most part. We tried three different pizzas. The 3 mushroom one was good, but I didn't taste any truffle at all. The dragons breath was very spicy. Lives up to the name! But the sausage and broccoli one was inedible as served. The broccoli was very bitter. I said it tasted like when you keep an aspirin in your mouth too long. Not good! Without the broccoli it was ok, but I don't feel like I shouldn't have to pick things off a pizza for it to be good. Idk if that was normal or just a fluke. Other than that they were well cooked. They had a nice, chewy wood fired crust. The service was good. Everyone seemed chill and friendly. One highlight was the apple cider doughnuts! Definitely get those!

Dragons Breath pizza
Alisha L.

So fun, great tasting. Nice staff and the pizza was delicious. I would definitely stop back again. They have a bar as well as a pavilion where they serve food

Sarah C.

My friends and I visited Brooklyn Cider House on a snowy Saturday, which was lovely because we were the only ones there upon arriving. The indoor area has a good amount of seating to accommodate visitors, and there's also items for sale lining the walls including snacks, drinks, etc. We all opted for flights, but their machine had an issue processing card payments likely due to the snowstorm. We were still able to place orders and pay later on once the issue was resolved. The dry flight was okay, the sweet flight was a little better. I wanted to order a particular one on tap, but it seemed they had a very minimal selection available for those. It would be nice if there were more tap options, as that form is always the best for ciders. It's worth stopping in if you're planning on hanging around New Paltz, but I wouldn't make an entire trip there for the cidery.

Marcella A.

This place is an absolutely hidden gem. After my husband and I did a bike ride up near New Paltz, I was searching for a really good farm to table place, and this place popped up. There were so many excellent reviews that I said, "Let's just go here. We both were in heaven. We absolutely loved everything. The cider donuts just came out of the oven and wow, omg they are to die for . It was very, very delicious and we wanted more but we waited until we left to buy a box. They are marked for good prices as well, $2.50. It's up there but it's real and very, very delicious. My husband and I decided to get the sample flights . He decided to get the fruity, and I decided to get the dry. Surprisingly, I actually really enjoyed the fruity sample better. The prices of the flights were at a great price. The fruity ones were $6.00, and the dry was $8.00 . Not bad at all . The bar attendant was very nice as well and explained everything to us. If you haven't gone here, well you are really missing out and you need to go there now.

Cider and apple cider donut
Anjali M.

Came here after hiking at Sam's Point and it was a great spot! They had a small selection of ciders, as well as some solid food options. I got the rosé cider and little wild cider, dragons breath pizza, and a donut. All were delicious and pretty affordable with $8 for the cider cans and $22 for the pizza which was very filling after 3 slices. The donut was warm, very sugary, and soft. The pizza was very well made but VERY spicy so fair warning my lips were burning from the jalapeños. The ciders were very tasty with the little wild being my favorite (semi-sweet). They have really nice grounds you can walk on as well as a gift shop area that had a lot of cute things! We stayed for most of the late afternoon and they gave us a free dozen donuts (we appreciate no food wasting!). Would definitely come back

Good pizza!
Neelam P.

Beautiful location with plenty of benches outside some near the pond. I went on a Saturday and there was live music near the water...it was a great way to spend a gloriously sunny afternoon. The pizza was delicious, give it a try! The dough tasted really fresh and was nice and chewy. We did not care for the portobello burger, it was very bland and dry. It's a shame they didn't have any other burger options available for vegetarians. Really enjoyed the apple cider donuts we got here. The donut was dense and you can really taste the apple cider in it. Kids were fans of their apple cider too. They have apple picking in the fall too. Wagons can be rented.

Rose was spot on. Also got a bottle of the half sour for $10 - not a bad deal at all.
Cindy W.

This was such a lovey fall activity to do. I loved how expansive their property is. We walked in here and it was pretty busy. They have free tastings but you must grab food first. I ordered the burger with bacon and cheese - did not disappoint though a tad pricey. They currently rotate only two of their ciders. I was not a fan of the raw but loved the half sour! I would totally be back here for another trip upstate!

3 shroom white pizza. A must get.

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Great food and cider, fantastic atmosphere. Beautiful spot for a summer night, family friendly.

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Best cider doughnuts in town. I'd recommend getting there early in the summer and fall months as it gets really busy.

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Ask the Community - Brooklyn Cider House

Are guests under 21 allowed to sit at a table with a group who is drinking hard cider?

I don't have first-hand experience, but I have never seen any employees at the place policing this issue, so I would guess it's ok!

Is this place dog friendly?😊

Yes ! They even have treats on the counter for the dogs I brought my dog here over the summer

Does anyone know if the twin star orchards is open for Apple picking? Called multiple times but no one's answering the phone...

We were there last weekend and apple picking was in full swing. Great place

Any hike trails nearby?

Yes checkout Minnewaska state park it is a spectacular 22,000 acres property

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