An adorable small winery located in Julian!…read more During our day trip to Julian, we stopped by Volcan Mountain Winery for a cheeky little drink. I had heard about their famed apple wine and had to check it out! We each got a glass of their 2021 Dolcezza Dulce, Estate Grown Hart Family Orchard. It's a slightly sweet apple wine produced entirely from apples from their orchard. Super crisp and light- perfect to enjoy on a sunny day!

Came here on a beautiful February Saturday and the vibes were so good. Amazing, friendly, service…read more Dog friendly, plenty of seating, and amazing views. We got a natural wine and it was so delicious, highly recommend trying one! This winery wasn't in our original plan but after Blue Door Winery was super rude to us we decided to come here and were so glad we did!

This is a tough one. This place does good food. And beer. But I went in asking about their…read moreprotocols for gluten allergies. There are limited dinner options in Julian. And with a kid with celiac, who can get sick for days if a crumb of bread is digested, options are even more limited. We were stoked when the woman at the register pointed out that the bbq and salads were mostly GF (without croutons). And while she did mention there's a chance of cross-contamination with the gluten free pizza, as they make pizzas and there's flour around, she mentioned they change gloves and use clean utensils and have had many celiac folks eat there without issue. Bit we went instead for the most basic and least risky options. Half smoked chicken and a wedge salad. Then I saw the house made pickles. My kid loves pickles. I asked if they were GF. Any seasoning or anything that might contain gluten? She asked the cook and he said no. Gluten free. Which makes sense. They're pickles. Took the order back to the house and the kid went straight for the pickles. I don't have the time to explain how awesome it is when this kid, who's whole outlook on food has been shattered because of the celiac, can have some pickles and not have to think about getting sick. But here we are. From pure joy to anxiety and sadness in two seconds flat. I'm posting this not to bag on this establishment or the people that work there. We know it's a kitchen that serves food and drinks containing gluten. But when I've asked about protocols and tried to do my best to get the info, as well as making it clear that we are trying to be very careful about gluten as it's an allergy, not a preference, and then being reassured that the pickles and the bbq is as safe as they can make it, I was pretty bummed to find a whole freakin crouton in the middle of the container of pickles. Half of which the kid had already happily devoured. We The restaurant industry is not set up for people with food allergies. We know this. We try our best to navigate it by asking questions and getting as much info as possible. There are places that don't even know what celiac is. So we leave. There are places that are extremely knowledgeable about it from front of house to the chef. Those places we can put more trust in. It's never 100%. But fortunately we've had more good experiences than bad with restaurants that take it seriously. I'm sure this was a mistake. Not intentional. Pickles too close to the croutons. I can see how it can happen. All I'm asking is to be better about it. Be aware. Especially when I've asked repeatedly if it's all good and the answer given is yes. Or just tell me it's not safe to eat there for people with celiac and we can be on our way. A lot of restaurants are becoming more aware and offering more GF options. This is great. Lots of people eat gluten free to avoid carbs or because of gluten sensitivity. Celiac is another level. And a painful one at that. We appreciate and love going to eat food at places that take it seriously. Hoping for more of those places in the future. Julian Beer Co. we love you, but take note. Croutons don't belong in your pickles.

Jbc is always a great place to go. In Julian California. Highly recommend them. Pizza are good…read moreribs sausages salad. The staff is always professional and polite. They make sure they take care of you. They have entertainment some times. Got a pizza and susage and it came out great. Thank you yo the staff did a amazing job. Will be back.

It seemed appropriate to order local Julian Hard Cider at Heroes Wood Fired Pizza to accompany our…read morepizza; enjoying it, I looked up where we could purchase more to take home, and realized their tasting room was just down the street! We opted for their (2) taster flights ($18/flight): Core Flight and Specialty Flight, consisting of 6 generous pours, appreciatively served with a cup of pretzels. We left with 22 oz. bottles of their Apple Pie and Harvest Apple ($8.04 each; a 10% discount is offered with a 6 pack purchase). Fun find and experience!

Yes it's cozy. Yes it has drinks for everyone. Yes it has cute indoor and outdoor seating. And yes,…read moreit's a perfect must try spot for your Julian trip! This place is so cute and so cozy for anytime of the year. The inside is beautiful! You can tell the owners and workers enjoy where they work! My bf and I stopped here on our way down from Julian town, we tried so many ciders for such a great price (around $35). These little ciders are strong beware! This is a great spot for a girls trip, Julian trip, and a date spot if you need to show someone around Julian!

We were directed to have our picnic at the Menghini Winery, the first winery in Julian. It is quite…read morean eclectic place, with a variety of furniture and lamps and vintage decor inside and out. The building itself is fairly plain from the outside, but inside is so interesting and they have a very large grassy area and deck space to enjoy wine and a picnic lunch. We got a bottle of the Cabernet Sauvignon and it was delicious and hit the spot on a hot summer day. We enjoyed the outdoor space and the hospitality of the staff.

i've been to this winery driving up with my partner but also with the Jeep club. I love the chill…read moreatmosphere the wine with its eclectic bent. They were so nice to let me exercise Kain in the back of the field to let him run he had been kind of cooped up on a leash with the Jeep club birthday celebration. He needed to run it out a little bit so I threw the ball and he chased it. Very comfortable atmosphere.

We love this place and come here every time were passing through Julian! Friendly staff, good vibes…read moreand great beer selection-- The Stonewall Stout is the bomb! and loved the wet hop IPA selection. Dont know who the brewer is but seems to really love the craft - just look at the description of their Violet IPA: "Brewed with my best friend Brandon Hernandez of SD Beer News in honor of his late Grandmother. Made with Butterfly Pea Flowers with Topaz, Strata, Simoce and Mosaic hops". You wouldn't find this at most larger, non independent breweries!

We've been going here, infrequently, for 10+ years. It's a low key place to grab some tasty beers…read moreat a decent price, and maybe a bite to eat. Most recently, we visited on a Saturday afternoon and were pleased to see Ay Mamma Tacoz ready to serve. Excellent street tacos to wash down the cold beer. So about the beer selection, always plenty of options. Always something new to try. What caught our eye on this visit was the wording on the menu. They had SEVERAL flavors listed as "GR". Turns out that stands for Gluten Reduced. This is huge for us as one of us can't enjoy regular beer due to gluten intolerance. If you happen to be someone with a gluten allergy, but can tolerate some gluten ... Give it a try. Nothing better on a hot day than a cold beer. (They also carry a GF cider or two if beer isn't your thing.) A tip for the fair-skinned is to bring some kind of covering if sitting outside. The sun beats down some days and there is very limited shade. An hour outside in the sun can mean a painful night later. I give it 5 stars because my expectations are realistic. It's not fancy, but it's welcoming, fun and convenient if you're in the area. Worth a try if you've never been.

I discovered Blue Door winery about a decade ago during one of our many Julian adventure days. It…read morewas a particularly warm winter day and their "sangria this way " sign caught my eye. Wonderful friendly owners and I always feel like I'm treated like an old family friend. It is now a mandatory stop any time we find ourselves in Julian. Lots of outdoor seating in a courtyard shared with other small, local businesses (including my beloved Crow and Lilac!), and likely you'll be greeted by their employee of the month: Ollie (the sweetest dog) Happy to be a wine club member and with the drive to Julian (and their newer tasting room in Ramona)

We discovered this lovely place to sit and have a drink (and bring in snacks if you'd like), where…read morethey make Red Wines, Sangria and have THE most delicious cider that tastes like drinking a crisp sweet apple! We had one cider the first day, two the next, and before leaving Julian returned to take Growlers home :D Needless to say, we were in love with this cider!

This fun little beer and IPA place is right next to the cider shop…read moreSo in my opinion, it's a win-win . Such a cute flight .. Very tasty IPAs .

Great hidden gem in Wynola/julian. Great drink selection…read morefriendly bartenders. Live music outside on a beautiful day. Go check them out the new owners are great.

Great service in a small town...I called Mountain Spirits Liquor Store in Julian. They didn't carry…read moremy favorite "Kenny Cheney Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum". While I was on the phone he called and ordered it for me. Called when the order came in and carried it to my car for me. What a great business in our little town..very polite and respectful, I will always give them my business... BevMo on Carmel mountain in San Diego said they were holding this for me, my brother drives across town to pick it up. "Sorry we don't have the vanilla rum only the coconut" they told me they were holding the vanilla?? Think I'd patronize them again? NEVER!!! It's Mountain spirits, THE BEST!!!

You really need to paint that make shift step you have right outside your front door. I fell cuz…read moreyou don't see it there with other people in the way. As I'm sitting here trying to recuperate from injuring my knee a shoulder I have seen 3 other people trip on it. Lucky for them they are much younger than me and had quicker responses. Hope my injuries aren't worse! Fix it!!! I'd respond with an apology if I were you. Several people witnessed the fall and told me the same thing about that step.

Visited this place on our way back to the hotel. Good stop for some wine and cider tastings,…read morecrafted beers, food, small arcade, and beautiful mountains views. Very relaxing environment to enjoy with your friends and family. My kids and I visited on a slow day which made it nice because wasn't crowded. We brought our own lunches and drinks. Sat outside on the patio with scenery of the mountains. So calm and quiet at the same time listening to the birds chirping. They had corn hole as an entertainment while you eat, drink, and play. My kids really enjoyed the arcade area as I enjoyed a can of harvest apple cider which I purchased at the Julian Hard Cider. A pool table is also available in the arcade area for a small price. Totally recommend this place when you are in Julian.

Very cool spot to stop on your way to Julian or on your way back home! Good beers and wines and…read morelive music on a nice sunny day! You won't be sorry to check it out! Vic Moraga plays here on occasion!!

It's a small restaurant but very cozy and quaint. We waited…read morefor 45 minutes around 2:15pm on a Tuesday. We decided to wait since there weren't many restaurants and everywhere was crowded. Finally got seated and placed our order. It took awhile before the food came out. I got a glass of cab and a BLT. It was ok. I don't think you can go wrong with that. My sis ordered the primavera penne and it was bland and penne was a tad overcooked.

We had an amazing time up in Julian. The people in this restaurant were so kind, friendly and very…read moreprofessional. Our meal was excellent and coffee was tasty and much needed. I leave 5 stars