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    Hardscrabble Cider

    4.1 (8 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Barry W.

    Great casual cidery, restaurant and nursery that made for a great Sunday afternoon visit. We had 2 of the cider cocktails and then tried some of the ciders on tap. Dry and delicious ciders. All for sale in cans and bottles, as well as sangria and NYS liquor and wines. We didn't try the attached restaurant but the food we saw come out looked great. We'll be back again to try the food and pick up some of the fresh produce and dairy.

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    Ryan F.

    Our visit to Hardscrabble Cider on Monday afternoon brought our Upstate New York trip to a disappointing conclusion. The below average to poor cider and less than appealing food treats, are not worth the detour. Quality: As the last spot on a trip full of trying different alcoholic beverage, Hardscrabble Cider proved the low point. We tried the three ciders on the menu and they were not good. The Scrump, a sweet unfiltered cider was the best of the three, but that is not saying much. I had no interest in ordering a second pint. Dry was below average, while Black Dirt Beet was nearly undrinkable. I don't know who figured a strong beet flavor would work in cider, but they were wrong. As we made our way through the ciders, I grabbed a snack from the farm store, an Apple Cider Donut. I don't know how it got cold and stale so quickly, but it can be added to the items we did not finish here. Quantity: The Pints were 16oz with solid pours. The Apple Cider Donuts are small, just two or three bites. Value: $8 for a Pint of Cider. $1 for an Apple Cider Donut. Ambiance: Hardscrabble Cider is located within Harvest Moon Orchard & Farm in North Salem, New York. The actual cidery is just a tiny bar in the corner of the farm store, which has a few tables outside. The weather was no good, but I could imagine on a nicer day sitting at a table outside, which overlooks the pumpkin patch and a small pond. The farm itself is a maze and a bit of a disaster. With no signs, guests were just wandering around, and the rain turned everything into a muddy mess. Crowd: A bunch of families were at the pumpkin patch, but the rain clearly kept most folks away from the farm and cidery. Only one other couple was drinking ciders on the outdoor patio. Service: No signs or clear indications of how to get to the cider bar. One of the employees pointed us in the complete wrong direction, which seems crazy for a farm with not too much going on. Parking: Massive dirt parking lot, which was filled with puddles and mud on a rainy day.

    Lin C.

    This is a great spot to stop for lunch and some ciders. Their ciders are amazing! Must try the beet cider. They make great pizza on their pizza nights and also have good bands playing. Really nice staff. Recommend stopping by! They have plenty of outdoor seating.

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    Used to be a big fan of this store when they opened years ago. Really good quality selection and…read morefriendly staff (and adorable store pup). I just left there about 10 minutes ago, and the selection isn't what it used to be. Everything is IPA, weird craft flavors or fancy fruity style beers or your typical watered down beer that you used to drink in college on a budget. Or what you can find in grocery stores but with a higher price tag. I do appreciate the good cider selection, however, the prices are just out of control. They don't update the sticker prices on the six packs and when checking out, I was surprised that it was several dollars more than what I had anticipated on paying. When I asked the cashier if he would be willing to honor the price on the sticker, he flatly said no. I get times are tough right now, but a little customer service goes a long way. If you're not doing your end of the bargain to update your inventory and prices, then maybe don't mark the cans at all so that customers can confirm the price at the counter before buying.

    This is a terrific store. They really have a wide selection, no matter what style you like. I was…read morebuying for party and knew folks would have a variety of tastes and was able to find plenty. The staff is so helpful....if you have any questions or want more information they are more than willing to assist, guide and recommend. I wish I drank more beer just so I could come her more often. If you need beer, this is the place you should come.

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