the server was kind and super knowledgeable! defo a fun stop on the way out of julian. super pretty place with a gorgeous view at the bar. good stop on a gloomy day for us read more

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We decided to do some hard cider tasting and stopped by here. We ordered a flight each. Each flight came with 3 hard ciders. They have an apple orchard in the back with picnic tables. The ciders were cold and refreshing. Sitting out back ... we enjoyed the scenery and we definitely felt like we were in the countryside. It was beautiful. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great selection of beverage , Friendly is Staff & loved the outdoor set up, perfect for my little traveling companion! read more

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We ordered a flight of ciders and I gotta say, the flavors were pretty okay. Normally, I'm pretty drawn towards any kind yet these tasted a bit like sour water. Not an issue for me though as they were cheap and satisfactory. The area itself was clean and constantly maintained, both inside and outside. The service however was interesting to say the least. I walked up to the counter and the bartender that looked like Jerry Cantrell appeared to have a heart to heart with another customer about the drinks. No issue taken as I love seeing people passionate about what they do. Clearly a lot of love goes into this. The other worker helped us out and got our drinks out in a timely fashion. Overall, good experience if you just want something to drink. read more

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Was passing by on the way to Julian and we saw this place. I guess they have been here for about 6 years. It was such a cute place. Their ciders are rotating.l and delicious. Ciders aren't super sweet and make you feel like you are just drinking sugar. The staff was super welcoming . Looked like a family friendly place. The outdoor area was great. Lots of area for sitting. Even had feed to feed the chicken. Definitely would visit again. read more

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Nested in the city of Julian, this place is a gem. It looks like a barn, feels like a barn and hits you with flavors all around. The ciders are delicious, the people very helpful and cordial. The outdoor firepit is a real treat... and the starts a night make it so magical. It is a stop for all ages (not alcoholic options as well!). read more

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We stopped by because there was an event going on that we wanted to check out. It was very crowded and parking was hard to find. We went inside to order, it was hard to move around inside and when we finally got to the register to order, it took forever to get our orders in. We ordered a cup of warm mulled cider that hit the spot on a cold night and was very popular that night, and the field blend cider. The glasses were a generous size for the price. We also ordered a flight of 4 ciders, lavender , hazy, devils punchbowl, and a Hopper infused cider. All were very good, but the mulled cider was the best. We joined the event outside, to watch people bless the fruit trees, sing, and hang toast on tree branches. When the event was over, they provided some free food, various tamales, salsas and chips, rice, beans, and a cheesey mixture. It was delicious! I will definitely come back on a more quieter day. read more

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Stopped by for the wassailing event. The place was packed. I had a couple ciders with my wife which were good and some had some off flavors I didn't really care for. Not unusual for naturally fermented cider. We had a good time listening to music and they even provided some food to eat if you stayed until dark. We hung toast on trees to toast the good spirits and banged pots to ward off the evil ones. We did a nice toast outside and over all the event was pretty good. The single bathroom was NOT enough for how many people showed up for the event. There was a constant line. read more

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Planned a trip to Julian and wanted to try the hard cider. It was a hot day and this was our last stop before heading home. It's a super cute place, nicely decorated with apples trees and chickens outside. The gentleman was super nice and friendly. We had raw apple cider so it wasnt the sweet kind and it's definitely an acquired taste. It looks like a great place to hang out with friends, we arrived in the afternoon probably in the peak of the heat. I'm sure the evening, night life is way better. It was still cool because they had fans running everywhere. read more

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So cute here and the cider is awesome!! Such a wonderful venue to take your family or friends for an afternoon of delicious cider and excellent vibes. read more

I came here on a Saturday afternoon at 1PM. We stayed for a couple hours and this place become extremely busy around 2:30/3. A line was forming for the bar in the middle of the room and left us all feeling a little cramped. There is also only one bathroom- just beware! When we arrived we fell in love with the decor and vibe of the place. It really is just one open barn room with hay bales to sit on and common tables. I appreciated the heaters and fireplaces outside. What drew me here was the fact that they only use their own organic apples for their cider and do not use any sulfites or yucky ingredients. I decided on the flight to try em all! I have an open mind when it comes to healthy food and drink and was wondering what some Yelp reviews were talking about when they say they hated the cider here. My girlfriend and I both agreed there was an interesting aftertaste for a couple of the ciders- particularly the stronger ones. My favorite was their lavender flavor. Nicely balanced and not too sweet with subtle lavender notes. I would love to come back here in the Spring to enjoy the cider out in the grove! read more

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This is a beautiful place to drink cider just outside Julian. The staff are super friendly. The ciders are not sweet like the others in town, definitely more on the funky side. Head outside to sit in the apple tree friends, check out the chickens, and watch the sunset. read more

This is a great stop! Harvested and processed right near the orchards it comes from, the one barkeep was friendly and informative. I love the decor here. No a/c but a great breeze flows through and fans available. They have a non alcoholic option serving Julian cider! They also offer their own wines! Simple, but great. Got to try their flight and the sage one tasted best to me. It's cute here! Great place to hang and commune. read more

This is a gem! We turned around after driving past and enjoyed a cider flight! Take a seat in the orchard and relax!

Recently came here by chance as we were driving back from downtown Julian. Really good ciders I had a Lavender blend that was delicious. Really cute atmosphere, dog friendly, kid friendly will be back! read more

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Nice esthetics and relaxing ambience. But service was one-sided... Meaning, I was waiting at the bar for a several minutes trying to order a beverage when a couple walked up and got their order taken immediately. Sounds like they were regulars, so I get it. But maybe make it less obvious when serving them and skipping newcomers. Beers were average (a bit sour) tasting but Lavender was pretty darn good. Well done on that one. read more

Today was our second visit and it's just an overall great cidery. They offer real traditional ciders here which many people don't understand the process to. They are on the dry side and not overly sweet which is how they should be however they do have ciders that fluctuate and they can accommodate to your palate should you ask. They offer numerous seating styles both inside and out in their orchards. We were lucky to meet Eric today who built us a fire as it was chilly. We had a great experience and took home a growler of dreamland. I think people need to remember that places like this should be cherished, they offer the happy memories of what Julian should be. For everyone who has come here since you were young, I encourage you to visit for yourself and promise you will leave with a smile. Thanks Eric! read more

Calico has an absolutely fantastic setting and some fun ciders! The open barn type setup is super fun and they have a ton of seating. You can even go sit out in picnic tables amongst the orchard trees. They have some lawn games like cornhole and shuffleboard which are a nice touch. Overall it has an absolutely fantastic atmosphere for a fun drink with some friends! read more

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We stumbled on this cidery on our way camping. So glad we stopped! Super cute plans with plenty of seating indoor and out. The ciders are great, we did the flight to try all 4 and the bartender was awesome and took the time to explain the tasting notes and process. read more

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This weekend, my husband and I had an amazing experience visiting Calico Cidery at Julian. Our hosts were kind and knowledgeable; we were surprised to know that they are also making organic and sustainable wine. The ambience was great. Many families came to visit too. They offered food, there was a Taco Guy who accommodated me with vegan tacos. My husband had a taco called: The kitchen's sink taco; my husband said the taco was heavenly delicious read more

Amazing cidery. Great views and places to hang out while you're enjoying a delicious cider.

This place takes it away for location and vibe. The dreamy ambiance is elevated by fireplaces and so much seating inside and around in the orchard. This joint is perfect for hanging out with friends for some post-pie (in the city) cider and long chats. Last time I was here we were around for about 6 hours and it was great. I wish they had a bigger cider menu and some food and this would be a perfect place for hangouts. read more

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The vibes were on. The cider was off. This lovely barnyard cidery is an awesome place to hang out and enjoy the views. There are tons of seating inside and out, fun games like shuffleboard and corn hole, and fast and friendly staff. The cider was all yucky though, and I usually love ciders! We got the flight and none were good. Most tasted like hoppy farts, although the lavender was drinkable. read more

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Very new spot to us!! Glad we turn in off the from Julian It was busy there of course but fun. Calico Cidery is a nice hidden gem here!! So cozy fire pits going and heatlamps need after some rain but just a drizzle happening here. There bar makes cider and beers here all kinds.. We order at the bar to relaxed and played corn hole. I hadn't play it a while be i got it. We played a few game but others wanted to play There's chicken in cased different kind out on the apple orchard not big case but okay There dog friendly only is not on a leash she owns the the joint. So bring a lashes we be back very cool jive read more

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It's so cute and cozy perfect for the season, bring a jacket though! Sometimes the tables inside are full and it's cold at night. My only complaint is that they let kids climb the bar and run around. Personal bias, I don't believe kids belong in bars read more

The cider tastes of chemicals. Tried all that they pour, disgusting. Something is wrong here .

Absolutely everything about this place is awesome. Our second time here. Will absolutely stop by any and all times we are in the area, from now on. Friendly staff. Great cider. There's a pizza place that will deliver to your table. read more

Ambience is 5 stars. They have small bottles of martinellis for kids or adults that don't partake. Super kid friendly with some blocks, opportunity to feed lots of chickens (in pens), boulder hopping, shuffleboard, and cornhole. No ac but it offers a nice breeze. They let you bring your own food in. Great service. Cider wasn't my favorite, but for all the other factors, I'd come back and highly recommend this place! read more

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Even the king loves this place. Every time we come here the king says YES!! There are smalll fire pits plenty of space for the family and they are dog friendly. Did I mention dog friendly. We are fortunate to have a fur baby but society just isn't on board so much. Get with the times people!! Calico gets it. Super chill great staff and vibes. Love this place. Thank you, thank you very much!! read more

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Our very first cider experience at Julian! We did the flights and their cider were pretty average. Loved the barn bar, and outside area with small fire pits. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy. Felt that the Spanish music playing all night did not go along with the theme of the cidery. lol. Also Wish they served food or appetizers. read more

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We enjoyed this stop for Cider. it made a fun stop for a crisp fall day. our daughters enjoyed some of the games, and the fire stacks. The overall feel was like a community gathering to enjoy the first fruits of harvest. We tried the sampler. We enjoyed the experience. We do not drink hard cider often. I have to say, I wanted it to taste more like Martinelli's. I don't think that's fair at all... fermentation turns all the sugar to alcohol... so it wouldn't be sweet. but truth be told, that is what I wanted. Of the four we tasted, I think we liked the lavender infused cider the best. I would recommend they offer a fresh pressed cider as well. I would have paid for a flight and a pint of fresh pressed cider, which I have found at various harvest festivals and farmers markets. Our girls got mulled hot cider, and we enjoyed stealing some of theirs! Walking in and amongst the apple orchard is nice, and makes for good family pics, and memories. The apples were long gone by the time we got there in mid November. I recall visiting Hood River Oregon around the same time, and huge red delicious apples were still hanging from the trees. If you want to pick apples, I would think you need to be here in September. read more

I love this place. We've been going for years. Do not listen to any negative reviews. You've gotta go. I love the outdoor seating options, the chickens, and the friendly staff. It's hard to decide which ciders to take home. I have not been able to find cider like this anywhere. Delicious read more

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Calico Cidery is one of Julian's treasures. Their organic cider selection is second to none - crisp and refreshing. Their barn/bar opens up to a beautiful ranch with plenty of seating to take advantage of the plentiful natural beauty. Calico Cidery has quickly become one of my favorite places to grab a drink, and I know I'll be back whenever I pass through Julian read more

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I love that it's Dog Friendly inside but some of the worst cider I have ever tasted. The 2 stars is because it's a cute Open Barn with friendly service and dogs can come inside. Thats where the good part ends. There was a group of 6 of us and we all got the tasters. Nobody liked it. The Hayway78 literally smelled and tasted like hay. Yuk! My brother was a beer taster for years and noticed a bandaid taste in all the tasters that he said indicates some kind of problem. I forget exactly what he called it. I noticed all the other tables left their tasters unfinished and never ordered another drink. They have low tables with hay bales covered in Mexican blankets that were not very comfortable so we were ready to leave anyway. I hope they figure out the cider issue but I won't be back. Julian Hard Cider is much better! read more

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Horrible service. I sat at the bar the lady the guy is taking orders. I said ok wait for 5 more mins. While the guy was just sitting there taking to people for had there drinks. The might look going but I get cider anywhere else. The. The lady gets attitude say I told you he's taking orders he was taking not one orders cuz there was no one ordering drinks! These county folks would be more appreciated read more

We loved going here They have tables in the orchard where we were able to drink our cider under the apple trees and watch the chickens run around. Very peaceful and relaxing experience. read more

We loved our evening with the Calico Cidery. The vibe was very mellow and the service was 10/10. We tried every cider and they were like nothing we've tasted, very unique and delicious. We will be back! read more

If you're going to Julian, a stop like this place is much better than going into the main town with all the crowds. Cider was good, but the service and atmosphere was even better. Beautiful place, great staff, very relaxed vibe. Enjoy! read more

The atmosphere/ scenery is very cute. However the ciders were not tasty at all. We were a group of 4 and we tried three different ciders... We didn't enjoy them... This happens, maybe other people will like these better.. read more

4 stars for being a really cute place. -1 star for not having non alcoholic cider for those of us who don't drink! We didn't get to try your hard ciders cause we went elsewhere which ended up in us finding an amazing hidden gem! read more

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