Brand new renovations! Huge expansion of the bar and added lots of table sitting. The bar is beautiful. They made their farm market area smaller to expand the restaurant. Menu is much larger than I remember before the renovation. Wonderful new space! read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - Newly renovated space! Opened last week! - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

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Newly made as far as bar wise, very nice staff and they almost always have some music being played for a nice relaxing ambiance. Highly recommend the cider flights! read more

Nice addition to Lagoneer farmstand in Pultneyville New York Very limited selection of cold cans available but a small room filled with room temperature cans to purchase and take home. Flights are available. You can also get a growler filled with anything they have on tap Indoor as well as outdoor seating... Was very busy when we were there on a Saturday. It appears they also have live music monthly Service was friendly The strawberry rhubarb fruited cider was OK but many of the ones we sampled had that band-aid latex after taste- read more

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Im a whiskey and IPA drinker that thought cider would be way too sweet, I was so wrong and love many of the ciders at Embark. Try the tasting for only $13.50. Big pours and great to try a lot of options. Thanks Embark for getting me into ciders and I will check out that on menus in the future. read more

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A group of us rode our bikes aling part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail thru the apple country of Wayne County, which we would highly recommend. Pretty -- and fun! Embark CRaft Ciderworks was a perfect conclusion to the ride -- we all got burgers and ciders, and the Bills game was playing on all the screens. Didn't get any shots of the burgers -- we were too hungry. But I DID capture the fried cheese curds! YUM! All fried food is an A+ in my book .... but when it SQUEAKS, too?!?!? Can't beat it!!! Food, drink, service, and atmosphere at Embark are all great! read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - a plate of fried chicken wings and a bowl of tomato sauce - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

Huge area to find the perfect cider or beer! Bri was the perfect host, explaining all the ciders to us and providing a couple extra tastes here and there! Jim G and I must have tasted about 14 and purchased some on our way out! The standard tasting flight is 5 ciders or beers (on tap) for $13.50. The tastes are really like mini-glasses, so it's an awesome deal! We particularly liked The Old Marauder, the Barrel Aged Tart Cherry, Much Love, and both Crab Series Vol 1 and 2 (but 2 was better!). Stop by to taste and buy some!! read more

at least 24 ciders and beers on tap, wow! I was surprised by the large menu and specials, everything sounded good. We ordered the monster pretzel to go and have been enjoying returning to it over the past two days. Lots of space for seating. THey have weekend entertainment. read more

Embark Hard Cider is located within Lagoner farms and have 5-7 Hard Ciders on tap. They have a tasting room with $8 Flights which include 5 (4oz) pours. They have a nice, small tasting area/bar with stools and several tables and chair to enjoy some of their farm to table food offerings. We only tasted the ciders so this review doesn't include any of the food offerings which is technically called Lagoner Farms Café. The tasting area is very clean, trendy decorated and you walk through the farm location to get to the cider tasting area. Staff was very friendly and appeared knowledgeable about all the varieties. All the flavors are generally described as "dry." I felt they tasted more like a dry wine than cider personally. I am not a fan of dry wines so I really didn't enjoy any of the flavors. I will say they were clean, crisp flavors so if you like dry wines, cider then you may enjoy these. They sell their ciders by the larger sized bottle, I didn't see any growlers or prices for the bottles so can't comment on that. I really wish they would add some sweeter ciders. I would say if you are in the area its worth a try if you like dry wines/ciders. But we have many options in the Rochester area for craft cider, this wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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Creating hard ciders that feature the true flavors of the apple varieties, sourced from Lagoner Farms, a family farm since 1909, and other local orchards. read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - Apple Pie Spiced Hard Cider - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

Back again and they've expanded their space! The bar is much larger now - in an L shape lining the room next to Lagoner Farm's country store, plus more tables and seating. Their ciders are crisp and refreshing, making this a worthwhile stop during the fall season if you're there to go apple picking or just about anytime to have a cider tasting and learn about the farm. The staff are all so friendly and interesting to talk to. Their flagship ciders are awesome! I opt for the Old Marauder as my #1 (dry!) with the American Hopped a close #2 (I like the hoppy addition, but a little sweeter on the palate). If you have a chance to try any of their seasonals, do it! I really enjoyed their strawberry rhubarb (not sweet), really well balanced and paired so well with the hard cider base. They have a more robust menu now with burger options, salads, flatbreads, and more. We went the appetizer route on our last visit and got the pretzel... it really is monster. The honey mustard was so good with it. read more

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Wonderful hard cider!! Staff is amazing. Great little farm market too! Flowers are beautiful and grow well throughout the season!

Love embark! Pretzel bread is fantastic! Plus the country store? Great products and great prices!

Loved the unique hard ciders. So enjoyed the blueberry ketchup. Order a burger and fries just to try this fabulous ketchup!! That was delicious. Their appetizers are wonderful. They have a variety. Something for everyone. The giant pretzel served with mustard and cheese is a great compliment to a glass off cider. A unique choice of cocktails to choose from along with a selection of hard ciders and beer. You must try out trivia night on Wednesday night! So much fun!! read more

We went here on a whim with some friends. It's was a bit of a hike from Rochester, but definitely worth it. They have a wide selection of cider and beer, so there's something for everyone. Flights were a fun way to try a nice variety and I left the 5th glass open for a recommendation from the bartender. She did not disappoint! Service was friendly. Food was good. There's also a store attached to it so you can take some snacks, local foods, and beer home! read more

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I came here with a group of friends and loved every minute of it. We all got flights and loved every single drink we got. They had a great amount and great choices. Our waitress/bartender was so kind and helpful the entire time we were there. I loved their little shop. They had great things to purchase and a ton of drinks too! The shop has a rustic feel to it and really makes you feel as if you are in apple country. It makes you know you are in good hands when it comes to hard cider! read more

Just wanted to know if my cider was supposed to look like this, and couldn't get a straight answer. Was told "some sediment" is normal, but this doesn't look like some sediment to me. I ended up tossing it. I drink ciders exclusively, so I would have been a good customer to retain. Not great business. read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

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This is a must stop if you are going down 104, or to plan a day around. I was blown away by this tasting room, because there is something for anyone that you bring. Embark is attached to Lagoner farms, where they get batches of their many different varietals. They are currently selling peaches and blueberries used for their Blueberry Peach cider. The interior has nice wooden tables, a good sized bar, and a cute little shop with some produce, flowers, a bakery, some kitsch-y stuff, their ciders in cans and bottles, and local products (like Gugliemo's sauce, etc). They have a full service kitchen with burgers, salads and wraps, flatbreads, tacos, charcuterie, and other appetizers. We went for the giant pretzel for $14, that comes with two containers of dijon mustard, and two with cheese. We struggled to finish it, and skipped dinner that night. This could be easily split between 3-4 (as the menu said, but we wanted to see for ourselves). We both got flights (5 different 4 oz pours for $10), so that we could try almost all of them. They came in cute little cider glasses in a proper flight handle. The bartenders were great about numbering the ones we chose on our paper, and then putting them in a sequence that made sense from dry to sweet. Here were my notes: Old Marauder- kind of bland The Pippin-Very Sour American Heirloom-Delicious, and classic Hopped Cider- This was probably one of my favorites, the hops and sweetness had a great balance. Blueberry Peach- I was surprised because I had high hopes, but it wasn't stand out. Strawberry Rhubarb- You could smell it strongly right away, this was delicious Imperial Blizzard- Like drinking cider flavored Kool Aid Tart Cherry Bourbon Barrel Aged- I was pleasantly surprised with this one, it was a little tart but sweet at the same time. Crab Series-This one was a well balanced out cider that I enjoyed. *If you don't like cider, don't run away yet! They have two or three pages of their menu full of different craft beers, and you can get beer flights too. They had Founders, Victory, Allagash, Three Heads, Stillwater, Stoneyard, Swiftwater, and the list goes on. They also had a nice selection of local wines from Dr. Konstantin Frank, Glenora, and a few others. Embark does wine flights 4 for $10. Lastly, you can get cocktails. They had spirits from Black Button, and offered Moscow Mules, Gin and Tonics, Snakebites, and a few other mixed drinks. I like that they are a master at the cider business, but still cater to a large group of people. On Wednesdays they do Geeks who Drink Pub Trivia, and it was pretty poppin'. Although there were a lot of people, the servers did a great job hustling around, and remained very personable. I wished they were closer, but I would be willing to hike out to Williamson again in the fall. read more

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Cute cidery! I went after a night out with friends and it was a nice evening set up. Bar was open but the store was not. I want to come back to shop around because they sell 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese. They had live music and it was very good. There were people dancing and having a great time. You could tell this place new their locals. My boyfriend and I tried four ciders that the bar tenders recommended. All were delicious. We also ordered a pretzle. This thing was huge and served with the best dipping sauces. I wish this place was closer to home so I could go more often! read more

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Stopped in briefly while on the "Christmas Around the World" Lake Ontario Wine Trail tour/event. They've got about a third of a cute country store that's filled with candy and other treats (pro-tip-their homemade macaroons are to die for!) The staff seemed a little disorganized as far as the event was concerned, but they had by far the biggest selection of ciders I've probably ever seen. I counted at least 20 on tap that were exclusively theirs, and everything that we tried was delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more and some food! read more

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Love love love this place !!! Had the farmhouse burger !!! Comes w loganberry ketchup to dip your fries. Ciders , beers , mix drinks. Do not miss !!!! read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

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Who knew that this place was right around the corner? If you're up in the area for some apple picking or some fantastic farm fresh ingredients make sure to stop by Embark. The cidery is attached to their farm store. They do have food and a bar with some great flight options. I'm not a huge cider drinker but I can say that their beer options are amazing. Next time I'm in the area (which will be for apple picking), I'll make it a point to drop by here again. The space is large along with some great food, it's definitely a crowd pleaser. read more

I love the Lagoner family!! Embark cider is the best I've tried...not too sweet! They have many different verities and seasonal flavors. The store in Williamson is very cute and supports other local entrepreneurs. Go check them out and support your local farmers! read more

This is a good place to dive into some delicious and affordable local ciders. The drive is beautiful surrounded by apple orchards. We went on Friday afternoon so not the busiest day. The tasting flights are $10 for 5, beer or cider. Cider is theirs but beer is not. Though they have lot of local brews on tap. Staff is friendly. They have small grocery shop where you can buy local strawberries, apples and the like. Fun place to visit and better if the day is shining. read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

I came to Embark with a friend as it was a stop on the Lake Ontario Wine Trail's "Sweet and Savory" event. Embark is unique in that it is located inside a small farm market. The market sells cider (obviously) along with plenty of other local goods. The cider was middle of the road for me. I loved the strawberry rhubarb cider - the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Strange coming from someone who likes neither strawberries nor rhubarb! I was disappointed in the rose cider as I am a rose cider-aholic...Embark's take didn't pack too much of a punch. It tasted flat and kind of blah. I wish I had tried a few more of their ciders - some were pretty unique (a milkshake cider?!). This place was cute and the staff were friendly - a nice little stop if you are on the trail! read more

Love Embark Craft Ciderworks! Great place to try the many craft cider/beer/ale with 28 on tap! The staff very friendly and knowledgeable! Our dinners we ordered were very good, high quality, generously portioned, reasonably priced! We will be going back! read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - Wednesday night special Spaghetti and Meatballs! Garlic bread to die for! - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

Embark is one of the best Ciderworks in the upstate region. Not only do they stock an extensive line of their own ciders, they also have an incredible selection of local wines, beers & spirits. Today was the first time we've stopped for lunch, and it was absolutely incredible. We both had the farmhouse burger, which was cooked to perfection. They have a homemade blueberry ketchup which was shockingly good, and their fries are top notch as well. Easily one of the best overall experiences this region has to offer. Highly recommended!! read more

This is a hidden gem! Simple but very good food, and a wide array of top notch ciders as well as some of the best microbrews available anywhere. (Lawsons and Alchemist both on the menu!) We had the mega pretzel and charcuterie board alone with flights of cider. We're going back! read more

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LOVED IT!!! First of all, we sat at the tasting bar so the atmosphere/service was fun and relaxed. We were able to ask a lot of questions and really learn about the ciders. We tried the flight ($8) of the dry, crisp ciders which included the crabapple which was named NYS top 5 Ciders at Ciderfeast read about it in Food and Wine http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/5-best-ciders-nyc-s-ciderfeast My favorite cider is Batch which is currently only sold on tap. If you'd like to take some home, bring a growler to fill. I am told that it will be sold by the bottle soon. Most others are offered for purchase by the bottle at Embark. The food was delicious and locally sourced. We had the daily special chicken empanadas($8). Flakey crust with a spicy, chipotle filling. Also we shared the Farmhouse burger ($12) with hand cut fries and homemade blueberry ketchup that you will want to buy by the truckload to take home. read more

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This place is great! It is located inside at Lagoner Farms and is quality littler place to have shine drinks and a nice lunch. I had the cheddar burger, and my husband had the pork belly budget, both were so delicious and each came with fries served with their blueberry ketchup. Yes, it sounds weird, but so amazing! We shared a flight of 5 of the 7 ciders they have on tap. They were pretty decent, our favorites being the American Heirloom and the American Hops. And of course we headed into the market and took some delicious baked goods home! We wi) definitely be back! read more

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Wow! First visit this summer and so disappointed. Sat down and grabbed a menu and the note on it said "self serve" fill out a slip and take it to the bar.....really? We went many times last summer and the service was always great. Then out of the 10 or so draft beers there were 2 that were not IPA's. So I have to be my own server and I don't like IPA's. We left and found a spot that had servers and more on tap than just IPA's. Did I say disappointed? read more

Fantastic cider, great food. Love that they offer mixed drinks with the cider and have live music. Just wish they bottled the blueberry ketchup. read more

Outstanding. Very supportive of the local breweries and Ciderworks. Baked goods and veggies looked delicious

Beautiful taproom. You have to see it. The staff was excellent. Go here now for lunch or dinner. They offer live music on Friday nights. No cover and you can bring your kids. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in on a short break from work. Came in fifteen minutes after they officially stopped serving lunch and they accommodated anyway. The bartender Elise was friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Had a glass of the maurder cider and a delicious panini. Make the trip here, you will be very satisfied. read more

I went here with my boyfriend and we had an amazing time! I love the location and the cider :) Great service and I learned a lot about the different batches/kinds of cider. Very knowledgeable staff. Also loved the very clean environment. I was so excited and pleasantly surprised to see they had an entire cafe menu, ice cream, bakery, fresh produce, etc. all connected to the tasting room! Awesome experience! read more

Came here the other Friday with family on our vacation. I was definitely wanting to try a flight of ciders since I'm not a beer drinker. Four of us got a cider flight. One got a beer flight and another got a wine flight. Pretty much all I tried were real good. But what I wasn't expecting was lunch to be so good. I had the burger and it was definitely one of the better tasting burgers I have had in a while. It definitely tasted fresh and farm to table. And the blueberry ketchup was great. read more

Nice entrees (we both liked the pork belly) and we tried each of the ciders and found three that we liked.

Imagine if a farmers market, a bakery, a florist, a beer & cider tasting room, and a lunch cafe all shared one roof and you basically have this local gem tucked away on route 21. Lagoner's keep growing each year it feels like, lucky for us. The food is almost all solid-- with burgers, wraps, and charcuterie being the standouts, so far. The pretzel is no joke, and the beer and cider selection is fantastic. They even serve craft cocktails now, sort of. (Points for effort.) My tastes don't care for it, but most everyone seems to go crazy for the blueberry ketchup. You read that right. The only reason I'm reluctant to throw out the 5th star is they can't seem to get the wings right (which is so odd since anyone whose ever worked in a pizza joint or a bar knows how easy it is to make good wings); the tacos and burritos are also a touch disappointing. The empanadas on the other hand are legit. Also be warned-- while the service is friendly, the speed of service can be hit or miss only because this place seems to get pummeled by tourists out of nowhere, in droves, and at random times. The servers hustle, they just get swamped with almost everyone ordering a flight of beers. So order some cider or beer and enjoy the wait. Because you're not in a hurry; you came out to unwind in the country, right? So enjoy it. You'll leave happy. Bonus: check out the random selection of toys and gag gifts from 40 years ago over in the market. read more

Embark Craft Ciderworks - Chicken Caesar wrap (ordered without chips). Burger and fries and flight of beers in background. All excellent. - New American Near Me - Williamson, New York

Sadly, there's really nothing positive I can say about my experience at Embark Craft Ciderworks. I'd had the place bookmarked on my phone for weeks. I'm relatively new to drinking hard ciders, and when I fist read about this place I was excited to give it a try. Then there came the article in the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper. That was the nudge I needed to finally take a trip out to Williamson. Having recently moved to the Rochester area, my partner and I have been enjoying visiting new places in the vicinity. Okay, I can say that the place was clean; very clean. And, though the tasting area is small, even with all of the seats filled it didn't feel crowded. But that's definitely where my accolades end. To begin with, the young men (were they the owners--I don't even remember their names) serving everyone were not the most hospitable people. One of them kept saying "I can only move so fast" in a sarcastic, exasperated tone, while the other one seemed to be walking around like a chicken having no idea what to do with himself. Though they were clearly busy, we really didn't have to wait long for a table, or to be served (okay, that's one other positive aspect to the experience). But, once these two opened their mouths we knew we were in trouble. First we commented on the article in the D&C, and from the one serving us, we just got a grunt (okay, so maybe he doesn't like having his business written up in the paper). Next, when we asked about how the tasters we'd ordered were organized, our server put his finger in my partner's face and said, "Just wait a minute. I'll explain that, but I can only move so fast." The cider? Unremarkable. We tried all seven of them, and not one of them tasted all that great. The first four on the menu tasted way too watery for my taste, the fifth one--Crab Series, Vol.1--was "heavy", just like the description said. And, the last two...again, unremarkable. Fortunately, Rootstock Ciderworks is right down the road from this place. I'll be spending my money there in the future. Sorry guys. I could have at least been happy to have had the experience of trying your cider if the young men working the tasting room had been nice, or at the very least, hospitable. read more

I'm no cider expert, but love the Hopped Cider and also the Crab Series1. Really nice tasting room, very clean! The food is also very good. I've eaten there twice now and can't wait to try other menu items! read more