As we were wandering around the historic area, we stumbled across the cider Smith. Super excited because I personally love cider and there are not very many of them in Florida. If you do the tasting, you get two complementary ones typically their dry cider and then a different flavor. For an additional five dollars you can try all of the cider that they have on their menu. It's a great call if you just wanna see what you may like. We also got to try the slushy which was a strawberry and Keylime and it was delicious. I got one to go because it was hot and humid outside, but the flavor was just incredible. They are a restaurant and they have some seating inside, but the majority of their seating is outside. we didn't stay for food. We definitely would probably come back and give it a try. read more

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We stopped in for lunch and started with the cider tasting, which was the right call. Way better than guessing off the descriptions. Debbie ran our tasting and was fun and knew her stuff. Out of the lineup -- Dry Apple, Strawberry Key Lime, Watermelon, Orange Creamsicle, Pineapple, Sweet Peach, Sour Apple -- the Strawberry Key Lime was my favorite. Really good. Fruity and refreshing without being syrupy. Ordered a full pour of it. We started with the cider-braised meatballs. Really tasty. The sauce is basically a BBQ sauce and it was really good, then I added some of their datil hot sauce and that really kicked it up. The Cidersmith Mac & Cheese was the standout. Amazing. I mixed it all up into a creamy pile of goodness. The andouille sausage went so good with it. Menu says smoked bacon, but neither of us really got any bacon out of it. I switched to the Dry Apple cider for this one and it worked -- just make sure it's cold. Really tasty when it is. We also tried the Pinot Noir. First glass smelled bad, so they brought another. A little better, not much. It was Cavit. Pass -- stick with the cider. Tegan was awesome. Food came out quick and she had good suggestions. Good value too. We ate and drank well for a reasonable price. Worth it. read more

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$5 tasting for about 6 small tastings. First 2 are complimentary so you pay $5 if you want all 6. It was refreshing and we bought a slushie to go since it was so hot and humid outside. Staff friendly and helpful. This is a nice place to come in and cool off. read more

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I really wanted to like it because I'm a cider girl, but this was just not my jam. Not of the flavors taste artificial or very close to one another. The food was ok. Purchased an array to try out a few different things. The only dish we felt was a stand out from the rest was the taco Mac. I love the location, just feel for me because I had high hopes, it missed the mark. read more

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My mom and I this evening decided to stop at the cider Smith, which is right behind Mojo city BBQ off of Spanish Street. They have a hostess stand where you can get food and drink drinks. They have oodles of tables outside as well as inside. My mom and I decided to stand at the cider bar and do the nine tastings for five dollars. They have three tastings that are a dry, a pumpkin pie, and a strawberry lime. They also have other tastings below that included in your nine tastings the lady helping us at the bar. Her name is Andrea and she was very knowledgeable about the product. She was giving us along with the ingredients of each cider, they just brewed a piña colada cider that does not have any dairy. My mom and I will definitely be back tomorrow for lunch as well as maybe getting a couple of their cider. They do recently have canned some of the cider that they have made. 10/10 read more

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We went down to St Augustine with our friends from the Carolinas recently. It rained on and off but we don't let things like that hold us back from having a great day, so we kicked around and showed them a few of the usual things on and around St George Street. I'd heard a lot about Cidersmith when it first opened but totally forgot about it until we walked by it, so we figured we'd give them a shot for lunch having no real idea what to expect outside of the fact that they'd have cider, obviously. We ordered the White Cheddar Cheese Curds for an appetizer. I'm not even going to bury the headline: this was far and away my favorite part of the whole experience for me. First, the curds themselves were great. Second, they had pepperonis in with them! Brilliant! That's something I've never thought of but dangit...it makes SO much sense. The marinara sauce was good. Not outstanding, but good and really tied the whole pizza-ish taste together. I had the BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese, which was good. Nothing to write home about, but good. I'll say this: there was a LOT of pork in it and it was good meat. The cheeses were good too, so there wasn't anything "wrong" with it at all it just wasn't anything I'd say you have to travel here to order, if that makes sense. My wife ordered the Buffalo Chicken Waffle Fries. She loved the chicken for being cubed up and lightly breaded. She really liked the big, what she called "funky chunks" of bleu cheese. She also liked that it wasn't overly hot, so that's good news for people who might be worried about that. So overall, she seemed to like her entree more than I liked mine. We both had cider flights and this is probably the hardest part of the review for me to explain. Coming into this I knew that all ciders seem to taste the same to me. Not sure why that is but it's just that way it is for me. It's the reason why I don't drink a lot of ciders, since I can't ever tell the difference. I figured I'd take a shot at ordering a flight to see how it went. Same story here: they all tasted the same to me. I want to be clear, this could be user error because again, that's how I am with all ciders. So others who've been here or may stop in may think I'm insane lol. Our server Kaitlyn was great, which I always like to mention when I remember. For me, the biggest win was the cheese curds and a lot of that was due to the pepperoni innovation. To the point where whenever we're on St George Street, I would say "Oooo, can we stop in for those rad curds?!". This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook Group. read more

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This is a split review. Cider tastings- FIVE stars. You can try 3 for free or pay $5 and try 10- we all opted to try 10. My favorites were the vanilla and cinnamon, very smooth, silky mouth feel, the booberry was probably my favorite and I did love the frozen strawberry key lime and I don't even like key lime! Our bartender was great too, we had a couple allergies that she navigated. Lunch/restaurant- ugh, 2 stars. There were three of us and we each ordered something completely different and none of us liked our food. Me- Lobster mac- it had a burnt flavor over the whole dish, like something in the oven burnt badly and now that was tainting everything else- because the dish itself wasn't burnt. I hate burnt. Racquel- Taco loaded fries, the server said that they were more flavorful than another one she was considering, but she actually thought these were flavorless. I had to snap at her to stop eating it if it wasn't good. Cici got the fig and prosciutto flatbread and it was overcooked, the meat completely dry. The uncomfortable silence of none of us liking what we ordered fell heavily on the table. Cici and Racquel did split an app of the meatballs and said they were fine- but nothing special. No, none of us complained- but I would go back just for the cider. I wouldn't waste any time on ordering food. The order space was lovely! read more

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I'll start by saying the cider is the shining star here. The food was good, but I wasn't super crazy about it, partially because I had a hard time eating what was on the menu. The cider though... they had more than 10 varieties plus one slushy to try. My favorite was probably the one that sounded the weirdest, which was a special flavor of piña colada. And yes, I tried all of them. Collectively, the samples were small and probably equal to about half a glass of cider. To me it was very well worth the five dollars and I would do it again. The staff were very friendly and eager to serve, and I was really surprised the restaurant was not more full on a Saturday evening at 6:30. I guess it worked out because they currently do not take reservations. If I could separate it, I would probably give the food four stars. The menu was fairly limited, but the staff is also working from a very tiny kitchen, so they did really good with what they had considering. The pretzel that I got was hands-down without a doubt one of the best ones I've ever had. My friends got the meatballs, flatbread, mac & cheese, and I got wings and plain waffle fries. We tried a little bit of everything and nobody raved about any one particular thing. It was all good but not "ahhh-mazing." I would definitely go back, so don't let the limitations on the food keep you. Enjoy!! read more

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We were excited to try this cidery so we walked down after dinner to check it out. The place was pretty busy with servers running around. Not realizing that we went through the back entrance we found our way to the hostess stand who was so helpful. She recommended we do the tasting first before grabbing a seat so we did. There's a free tasting of up to 3 different ciders but if you want to taste all 10 ciders it's $5. We did a tasting of all of them and they were just ok. I was expecting the ciders to taste sweeter based on the ingredients listed giving each different flavors but they were too subtle and the dryness of the base cider came through too much. There was an issue with our receipts where we were charged twice for the tasting after already paying for it and buying a separate slushie on a different card, but that the remedied pretty quickly. There were a lot of people around the bar for tasting and can be easy to lose track of what you're doing. The food looked really good but I'm not sure if we'd come back. read more

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Fun new place in St Augustine to try ciders! Very friendly staff and unique cider flavors. Multiple seating options both indoor and outdoor. Will be back to try some of their food options! read more

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Mix the strawberry key lime and pina colada freezes, trust me on this. This place has such a cool vibe. I've heard the food is good, but we didn't try it on this trip. read more

Did the tasting and definitely not for me, mind you I love cider but this particular kind wasn't for me. I forget where the cider comes from but I believe it's made definitely vs what I'm used to. The only one I loved was the attitude sour apple which was very enjoyable. Given that it was valentines day it was extremely packed so best to go on a not to crazy day. I hear different cider are going to be coming out so will look forward to trying those. read more

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Stopped in for the cider tasting! My top 3 were the dry, pineapple and sour apple cider. Service was helpful and knowledgable. Great vibes! read more

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All I have to say isCharcuterie is your friend! We ordered the pretzel charcuterie board for our dinner . It was wonderful, other than the beer cheese, there was some jalapeño jelly, fig Jam, & finally, honey mustard. We had pepperoni, prosciutto (seasonal meats), fantastic roasted garlic that melted in your mouth, mozzarella, "seasonal cheese spread", and olives. Centered inside our very large Bavarian pretzel. We had some great wait staff with Tegan, who was great, and as they say, swift on her feet. Brian brought us our food, he was super nice. Overall a wonderfully experience. We were seated quickly, and outside. We had a great time! read more

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Visiting St. George St. in St. Augustine and wanted grab something to eat before heading out. Looking for something that was a hearty meal but wouldn't break the bank. Came across the sign for this and peaked at the menu. Both my adult (21 & 19) daughters said this looked like the place to go. It did not disappoint! We ordered the Brussels sprouts and 2 flatbreads to share. They were incredible! We will definitely be back for the food. We did stop by and taste the ciders. They do a free tasting for the top 3 or you can pay to sample them all. They base their cider on more of a European style so it's not as sweet like your typical cider. They were ok, but I was glad for the samples. The vanilla was good, but we had a drive ahead of us so I wasn't drinking or I may have gotten one. read more

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Strike 3 for this place. I was able to eat here one time. The rest of the times I was sat and ignored. This place is not busy so it boggles my mind that I can't get service here. read more

Amazing outside seating. Service is excellent. The food has very good flavor! Honestly the cider flights were just OK we really had challenges discerning the flavor differences. The cider is good, if we visit again I'd stick with a single flavor. read more

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This business recently opened and we were excited to check it out. I am so glad we did! You can stop by the Tasting Room and get 3-4 (I think) samples or pay $5 to sample their full cider menu. That's what we did and had a good time talking with the Barista, Deb. I really liked the first 2 drinks on the menu. Deb said most of the flavors are seasonal and will rotate, but those two are thankfully staples. The food menu looks good too so we look forward to trying that next time. read more

Loved being able to try out several ciders. Tried 4 different ones and all were great! Had a few apps as well. Cheese curds and pretzel were pretty good. The meatballs had a good taste but were barely warm and a bit pricey for 6 meatballs. Friendly staff and cute place. read more

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Alright folks if you're looking for a unique dining experience with deliciously brewed ciders and amazing food. You must try Cider Smith this brand new location downtown Saint Augustine is amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive the ciders are delicious and the food selections are just as unique as the flavor variety of the ciders. read more

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I was super excited to check out this new local cidery and overall had a great experience. The ciders were really good--especially the key lime & the slushy option, which both stood out as a must-try! I definitely look forward to going back again! The only thing I wish is that they offered their cider in a six-pack or mix & match option to take home so I could enjoy it later. read more

A new favorite spot in historic St. Augustine. We were excited to visit the new restaurant tucked between St. George and Spanish Streets in downtown St. Augustine. The atmosphere is welcoming, but the real magic is in their cider--made right on site. We started with a tasting of all ten ciders, which was such a fun experience. It didn't take long for us to find several favorites. The pineapple, mango, sour apple, and strawberry key lime were the standouts for me, and the vanilla cinnamon was an unexpectedly delicious surprise. Choosing just four for our flight was honestly the toughest part of the evening. Our group included myself, my husband, my mom, and my daughter, so we ordered a variety of appetizers to share. The poutine waffle fries were incredible--coming from Michigan, we take our poutine seriously, and these absolutely exceeded expectations. The charcuterie pretzel was another winner, packed with a great variety of textures and flavors. The pepperoni chips were a fun twist, and the mustard, beer cheese, and fig dips made it feel like a charcuterie board in the best possible way. For dinner, we decided to sample a little bit of everything. We tried two wing flavors--datil and honey sriracha--and both were cooked perfectly with bold, memorable flavor. We couldn't pick just one macaroni and cheese, so we ordered both the pulled pork and the buffalo chicken versions. They were comfort food at its finest: creamy, rich, and packed with flavor. We also ordered the Chipotle Flatbread, and as a family that has owned pizza restaurants for decades, we were impressed. The crust was spot on, the toppings generous, and the sauce pulled everything together beautifully. By the end, we were far too full for dessert, but we're already planning our return visit. The cider floats on the menu are calling my name. We can't wait to come back--and we're already talking about bringing friends and family next time. This place has a unique charm, standout food, and truly exceptional cider. If you're visiting downtown St. Augustine, make this a must‑stop. We'll definitely be regulars! read more

Went in for a flight tasting with my date and the bartender was off her game. We got the small disposable shot glasses for the flight which was fine but she used the same ones over and over not rinsing them out and by the end it was a blend of all the drinks beforehand. So I really couldn't say how they tased as far as their product goes! Not a great representative for your establishment seemed like she was a bit disconnected. They definitely dumped money in the place seemed like a cool atmosphere. read more

Excellent flatbreads and Salads. Nice selection of ciders and beers. Nice atmosphere. read more

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All cider made in house. Good place for lunch. Would recommend going to tasting room first before sitting down and ordering at restaurant because you can try samples. A couple free or $5 (I think that's the price) to try all of them. Cider was pretty good for one of the only cider places in st Aug. the strawberry kiwi, would definitely recommend! If you're a pumpkin lover - totally try them but both taste about the same. Blueberry cider was pretty good. Food was average. Had the flatbread, it was ok. Create a reservation for big party. Unique, cute, good location, read more

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Super fast and cheerful servers! Pulled pork bbq mac and cheese and truffle fries were delicious.

Good service, good food. The charcuterie pretzel was a fun, tasty twist. The decor was a bit strange, but they handled a party of 12 well for opening recently. read more

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Good wings - I got the cider sauce. The KBBQ wings were overcooked but the cider ones were perfect. The fries were bizarre - for $10 I thought I'd get something special but it was a normal side portion of not particularly flavorful waffle fries like you'd get for free with your sandwich at any other restaurant. They were fine- my kids ate them- but I was expecting something special. My husbands salad was $27 once he added chicken and again, thought it would be big or delicious but it was just ok. Grilled chicken was kinda soggy, just not what you'd expect for the vibe of the restaurant. read more

My family and I were visiting downtown St. Augustine today with our Service dog (did not have her vest on due to heat today and decided to stop into Cidersmith. Initially, a gentleman I believe was the manager politely informed us that dogs were not allowed inside and suggested we sit on the patio instead. Due to the heat, we decided against it and started to leave. As I walked out, I made the comment, "The only place downtown that does not allow dogs." A woman at the hostess stand responded by saying they only allow service animals. I informed her that our dog is a service dog, and she immediately stated that service dogs are required to wear a vest. I explained that under federal ADA law, service dogs are not legally required to wear identification or a vest. At that point, the conversation escalated and we both ended up raising our voices. I'll fully admit I became frustrated during the interaction. However, the bigger issue is that staff members representing a business should be properly educated on service animal laws before confidently giving incorrect information to customers. After returning to my car, I looked up the federal ADA guidelines regarding service animals to confirm the law. I later returned without my dog to speak with the gentleman who originally approached me because he had been professional and respectful during our first interaction. I explained what happened, and he apologized for the experience and stated he would address it with staff. I appreciated his professionalism, but the interaction with the hostess left a very negative impression. As one of the first people that customers encounter, professionalism, respectful communication, and proper education on service animal laws are extremely important. read more

We were looking forward to trying their cider with something from their menu. We enjoyed the cider but the food was highly disappointing and overpriced. The mac and cheese with lobster probably had 4 small chunks of meat. The other food was less than desirable. Way overpriced for what you get! read more

Great time. Stopped in for a quick pint. Staff was so awesome, easily the best part. They explained everything to us. You can grab a quick bite inside or just enjoy the ambiance and a drink! read more

When I walked in I was instantly greeted and taken to a table right away. Ken not only came to my table fast he instinctively knew I wanted water with lemon which impressed me right away. I also went with a cider flight and picked my four flavors and also ordered food. The Strawberry Key lime was amazing. It was hands down my favorite. I ordered the twisted charcuterie pretzel and it was the most magnificent work of art. The bacon brittle, jalepeno jelly and pepperoni chips were some of the most creative things I've ever seen. The beer cheese and pretzel were also awesome. You will not be disappointed with the food, cider or the service. It's def a must try read more

Great ambience with awesome ciders !! Tasting was really cool and worth a pit stop! Servers are very nice and engaging! read more

Great food and service. Waiters were very attentive. Flatbreads were very good. Great options to select from.

This was my first time here! My friend and I were exploring the area when we came across this hidden gem! At first we just wanted to try their free cider samples. But once we tasted those freebies, we wanted more! So we decided not only get more cider but actually grab a bite as well! We had Brussels sprouts and cider braised meatballs - all were delicious! I had a peach cider which was my favorite. The service was as well pretty great! I'd be definitely back when I'm in town next time! read more

Their cider tasting was fun, their service was friendly and efficient , the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Great cider and excellent food. Our waiter was very helpful and checked on us frequently. Can't wait to go again.

What an amazing spot. Great location is just off Saint George Street, but feels intimate and cozy. Incredible layout, with a tasting room that is classy, well designed, and has a view of the brewing operation. They also have seating for dinning in this room. Outside their is also dining seating under a pergola and they have heaters available on those chilly nights. Additional seating is available in the farmhouse which also has a full bar, no hard alcohol, but they do have cider, beer, wine, and soft drinks. I don't drink alcohol, so I can't comment on the cider, but heard is was fantastic to those in my party that tried them. We sat outside and were greeted by our waitress Hope and the general manager Brian introduced himself to us and thanked us for visiting and walked us through the night. My party went and tried the cider tasting and I was given a tour by the owner of the brewing operation, which was very impressive. From there, we had our apps and thought the kitchen made a mistake and put bacon on our Brussels sprouts, but the manager came over and assured us that there was no bacon in the dish in a very polite and professional way. As promised they didn't have any bacon, but they were by far the best fried Brussels sprouts I have ever had. Light and crispy, yet soft and sweet with a subtle bit of heat that balanced the dish out. I highly recommend them. We also had the Pretzel charcuterie board, which was also out of this world. Super big pretzel paired with a cheese and mustard sauce that were exquisite. The plate also featured assorted meats, jams, nuts, and a pistachio goat cheese that was dynamite. For the main course, I tried the cheese waffle fries and classic mac and cheese, which were also very good. I also tried a PB&J fried wing, which was cooked perfectly. I do have to be honest and say I wish it had a touch more jelly, as I felt the peanut butter was a bit overpowering on that one dish, but still a great wing. I hope to try their other sauces. This has instantly become one of my absolute favorite places in Saint Augustine and I can't wait to visit it again and make it one of my new hangouts when I visit downtown. I want to thank Hope and Brian for their awesome service along with the rest of the staff for putting together an amazing dining experience. I wish them many years of success and prosperity and look forward to being a frequent visitor in the years to come. An absolute new favorite spot and I would recommend it to anyone who visits the area, you will not be disappointed. J read more

Cidersmiths is a welcome new addition to historic district St. Augustine! The atmosphere is welcoming and a beautiful setting once you step inside. There is a lot of comfortable space in a variety of areas. The Tasting Room is very nice and they offered 10 different cider varieties. My favorite was the Strawberry Key Lime Cider although they were all good. The menu offers a great variety of items that compliment their ciders, too. I had the best Bavarian pretzel I've ever had outside of Bavaria! The perfect amount of salt, warm and melt in your mouth pretzel and the dipping mustard and beer cheese were superb! Lots of wing choices- I went with the Datil ones since they were so unique. It's nice that you have options of 4 or 8 wings so you can have a variety, Fried pickles were also very good. I only wish I had been more hungry and look forward to many visits in the future to experience their flat breads, salads and gourmet Mac and cheese. The menu is more upscale than regular bar food. There are many great options. The wait staff was courteous and the kitchen was timely. Check it out- you'll love it too! read more

For a uniquely different experience...whether you're a cider aficionado or not...Cidersmith's is a MUST STOP! The friendly and knowledgeable staff elevates your experience. The kitchen turns out tasty treats...the pretzel charcuterie with deep fried pepperoni chips is amazing! The crispy Brussel sprouts were Chef's kiss! And the macaroni and cheeses were creamy and delectable! There's an amazing assortment of delicious flatbreads and salads. Th menu caters to everyone's palate and dietary needs. Great job Bill and Kim Smith, manager Brian and all their staff for a beautiful and unique dining option for us all!!! read more