One of the best places to stop on the way to or out of Julian. The tacos and agua frescas at Mr Manitas are as good as anything in San Diego proper, the cider tasting is fun, and there is a play area for kids. Worth noting that it can get very crowded in the busy season, and the taco bar runs out of things. We also love the Cooler for beer and sports on TV (one of the few places in Julian you can catch NFL games and drink a beer). The taco bar will run out food to the Cooler, too. read more

Visited this place on our way back to the hotel. Good stop for some wine and cider tastings, crafted 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. read more

Julian Station - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

The photos were a little misleading... my husband and I went there for lunch. We saw the posted photos of the Mexican food and the burgers - in retrospect. I should've noticed they were six and 11 years old. I asked around when we got there and I was told that food is not served at all anymore. Therefore were cute little shops and definite tasting areas for wine and beer... But if you're trying to get a meal too, this is not the place. We ended up going to Heroes for pizza but not before sampling some of the cute shops in Julian Station and buying a couple of great hats. read more

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

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Poppy's grill will get you sick. My son ordered a burger. It took them 1.5 hours (90 minutes) for them to make it. Service was slow and rude. My son god food poisoning and had diarrhea all night. read more

Came for lunch on our annual trip to Julian. Still a fun atmosphere. They had a live band on Sunday and the tap rooms were cool. Staff all around still friendly. Kids love the indoors/outdoor areas. Gotta knock a couple stars though cause they no longer really have food options. Colt's Burger Bar is gone. Instead, they have pre-packaged cold sandwiches. And when I say cold, the PB&J was a rock hard. I guess they're working through some stuff regarding food. I wished they would update this information on the website. read more

Julian Station - a band playing under a tent - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

Incredible food, wine tasting with chocolate, cider house, live music, beautiful ambiance, diverse local vendors, with a gym in the front to balance all the consumption :). Love this spot. Always run in when i need to grab a gift. read more

We love Julian Station but lost a star due to the businesses not being open on Friday afternoon as advertised... other than Julian Hard Cider. Really unfortunate as we had a couple hungry kids and specifically chose an accommodation here because of the proximity to Julian Station and we did not want to drive around with them on this trip for food. The taco stand was not open. Only Hard Coder and thrift shop. It's a really cool concept when open, though! read more

A great "flight" of apple ciders to taste and and a very lively customer base. Had fun time talking with other patrons regarding their favorite ciders. Bought some great tasting ciders to enjoy when we got home. A must place to stop at, just before reaching the Julian city limits. read more

LOVE this place!!! Rhubarb cider was the best ever!!!! Apple cider non alcoholic was super good too!!!

Great spot. We tasted at 3 of the tasting rooms and enjoyed them out on the patio with live music. Also, I noticed some reviews said that they only serve cold sandwiches, which may have been the case but when we were there they had the Mexican food spot open. read more

I give this place three stars for its great little shops and Taco Shop. Right on the Hwy with plenty of free parking it's a great place to stretch your legs on the way to Julian. There is a nice Taco Stand inside if your hungry with a nice menu. Their is also a good selection of vegetarian tacos and things. At the Hard Cider Bar you can get a five flavor sample of their famous Julian Hard Cider. A great way to taste all five favors for $5.00 Inside is a handful of small shops with some fun stuff on their shelves. Enjoy read more

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My son and now daughter got married here last weekend and I have to say the staff deserves more than five stars I would give them 6 stars! The tacos were fantastic and so was the chicken we had at the rehearsal dinner. If you are looking for a fun wedding location this would be a great choice if you have a can do spirit. The weather can get pretty cold so be prepared. Julian Station will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for everything you did for us. read more

Julian Station - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

This place is awesome. Lots of outside seating. Had a cider house, winery, brewary and a burger spot. What more can you ask for. Check this place out. Really cool spot. read more

This place is amazing owner Albert and his wife are the best hosts anyone can ask for. Took my wife here last weekend and she wants to go back again this weekend. She absolutely loved it here.. this place is a hidden gem of souther Cali.. read more

Julian Station - a view of a lake and mountains - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

This place was neat - stopped by to explore it with some friends on a Sunday afternoon. There was live music, a delicious taco shop, a miniature arcade, and various other antique shops. The shops we're slightly overpriced, but still something to see. It was fairly low-key which I love - the vibe was rather homey. We stopped by the brewery, had a flight of beer, and walked around the beautiful grounds. It made for a very relaxing Sunday :) read more

Julian Station - Sunday Funday at Julian Station :) - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

A great place to come with friends and hang out. Shops are super cute and the arcade section in the back is so much fun. Very friendly staff. Would come again! read more

Great cluster of wine tasting, a little shopping, arcade play, mead tasting, Mexican food and hard cider. Plenty of parking. read more

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This place is a must! Prepare to buy a growler to take home your favorite tap brew. Mine is Lei"d Back Pineapple!

I recently took a field trip to Julian with the San Diego Tour Guide Association and found a hidden gem just a few minutes from downtown Julian. What a perfect location to have your large group event with several venues under one roof. There are multiple tasting opportunities for beer, wine and hard cider. Several quaint country shops, taco bar, live music make the perfect spot for group or private events. I am adding this one to my recommendation list. read more

This place is somewhere between random and awesome. There is a bar would be Julian hard cider that can be poured, you can also purchase bombers. Through some doors there is a taco shop, there is also a kiddie corral area where there are some toys for the kids to play with, on a wall across from that there are some coin operated ride on toys, pass that there are some vintage shops, a Meade tasting room, and there is a nice size outdoor patio where there was live music when we were there. All in all it gets the job done. We were able to let the kids run around for a bit, pick up some hard cider bombers, try out the apple pie flavor, (totally good as long as you like cinnamon and "pie spice flavor") and we had already eaten or I would've grab tacos. The taco place does have a large water container that we were able to fill sippy cups up with... Winning. read more

This is a pretty cute marketplace with lots of things in it (antiques, hard cider, wine tasting, fruit stand, etc). Theoretically its awesome, but it's a bit confusing with the hours. I have no idea what the hours are, especially for the individual shops. I really wanted to go to the antique store, but it wasn't open at 10am on Sat, and no one in the other shops knew when it would open. I drove past again around 11:30 and it still wasn't open, which was a little odd. More clear hours would definitely help! read more

This place has something for everyone. We were traveling to Julian in a group of 3 generations from a toddler to a senior citizen with everything in between. My husband wanted to stop in and split (since he didn't want more than a few sips as he was driving) a quick tasting for Julian Hard Cider on our way to dinner while the family waited in the car. On our way back to the Hard Cider, we passed antique shops, a chocolate and wine tasting room, air hockey, a pool table, vintage video games, a mead tasting room and when we got to the taco shop and smelled the delicious aroma and saw the kiddie play area we decided right away to go back and get everyone and stay awhile. Our toddler played contentedly while we waited for our tacos and fresh fruit salad. Our teen challenged Dad to a game of pool while my Mom and I had a chocolate and wine tasting. And our elementary aged boys loved the video games and vintage horse ride (Remember those? I am old). Everyone had a great time. It was a great vibe. My husband was able to test a few sips of the different ciders and choose one to take back to the campground for later, so he was happy. I got to feed the kids organic and locally sourced dinner so I was happy. And Grandma, after a chocolate and wine tasting she was pretty happy and slept well that night! read more

Went to Julian with the San Diego Professional Tour Guide Association and we decided to stop here for some hard cider tastings. This place is pretty cool because it has several tasting opportunities plus tacos and chocolate. I tasted 5 kinds of hard cider at Julian Hard Cider and they were all very good, my personal favorites being Cherry Bomb and Pearnormal. I tried a Hefeweizen at Cooler Craft Beer which was quite tasty and refreshing. I didn't try the tacos but asked some people having them and they said they were really good. There is also a wine and chocolate place but had to restrain myself unfortunately! Great place for groups as well, plenty of space. They have live music at night which is great for a small town. read more

Very fun place! Cider tasting and wine tasting is really good - first quality cider and wine. The wine compares to anything you'd get at an expensive tasting, so if you are a wine person, this is definitely for you. Mr. Manitas was excellent! Fantastic nachos and tacos - super fresh and flavorful. The shops are quaint with lots of unique merchandise. Everyone is really friendly and laid back. Altogether, this is a great place to hang out, relax, and enjoy the best of what Julian has to offer! read more

Awesome place and so many flavors! I love sitting at the bar and meeting locals and visitors. I love the Tiki Cider. It is balanced and delicious! Definitely worth the drive. Bring a friend that will add to the fun. read more

Love this place for post-hike refreshment. Julian Cider just upgraded to a bigger space and I'm a fan! read more

Julian Station - Taster at Julian Cider. You can thank me later. - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

So an attractive, single, Spanish speaking ghost told me to write this review in order to set his spirit free... Julian station is really cool. Mr Manitas is delicious, the hard cider is fantastic, the barn kittens are cute and friendly, and there are some large spiders. Not inside our Airbnb, though, just reasonably placed outside. (This ghost was in the Simpsons 4-5 seasons ago, too, so you might recognize him.) read more

Julian Station - Wineries Near Me - Julian, California

A must stop on your Julian adventure, it's a mixed use space with a clothing shop, a camping store, a couple of really cool antique shops, cider and wine tasting and really incredible organic Mexican food. Check it out, you won't regret it! read more

When the line for Mom's is down the block, keep driving and make a stop at Julian Station! Great selection of shops, beer, wine, cider and mead. Great, not-so-touristy spot! read more

Stopped here after hiking. This place is random and awesome. Great beer, cider, there's just something for everyone. There was a live performer when I was there. But it was quiet and low key. Just perfect. Also dog friendly, which is a huge plus. read more

Wynola Farms is the perfect little gate away if you need to leave the city behind for a few hours. My family and I ended up here by accident but boy are we glad to have found this place. I keep coming back for the wine and cider tasting, all while enjoying some music. The fruteria doesn't have thee best Mexican food around, but it does the job. Will be coming back with the family to enjoy some apple picking :) read more

Great place to stop and grab a drink. Mead tasting was truly an amazing experience.

Really knowledgeable and great flavors:) I had to drive, so just tried a couple and bought bottles to go.

Great location, Julian Station is fun, and the people are great. However, the Loft Airbnb suite could use some updating and repairs. I love rustic but the can of ant spray and the ants that visited us were not too cool. The atmosphere was quaint and fun, but......the twin beds were horribly uncomfortable, and there is no way I was going to use the mineral water orange-stained shower. Bring soap and shampoo unless you want to use prior guest leftovers. Oh, and bring extra toilet paper. Sometimes one and a half rolls doesn't go very far. For the total pricetag of $250 a night the owners should invest some of their earnings in a little rennovation and perhaps an exterminator. read more

We stumbled across this place after driving though Julian on our way in from Anza-Borrego state park. It was a little confusing, but kinda made an adventure out of an adventure-seeking day! We stayed for ocer an hour, had mexican food and shopped in one of the little places inside. I think that this is a great idea, a collective place ideal for families with all the games, plus libations for the adults! Definitely recommend stopping by if your in the area! A little something for everyone, slow down your pace and enjoy life! read more

Great staff, delicious food, plus beer and wine tasting!!! Going up there again next weekend!!

Julian Station is full of fun little nooks to explore and enjoy. Love the mead tasting room and Mr. Manitas taco shop. Julian Hard Cider also has a tasting room in Julian Station. Live music on the patio on Sundays, a little boutique called Mini & Me, lots of antiques to peruse, rides and a play area for kids. It's a great little stop in the mountains. read more

Was there last Sunday. Food was awesome! Live music was great! Plenty for a 5 and 6 year old to do for the afternoon!

well, on our way back down the hill last weekend, we stopped here... THE BIRDHOUSES COULD NOT BE AVOIDED! The master craftsman was not about. That's okay we'll be back when he (or she) hangs an open sign out! This was the only honest craft about the place. And it looked honestly worth coming back for. Ghost town? Yep, except for the wine and cider. Art work?? Really! Some half way respectable water colors. Wood burning. Looks like a middle school art project that mom is a little too proud of. Computer generated crayon cowboy paintings. Multiple copies of the same print taped up on the same wall. WOW! Marketing 101 FAIL! Decent people playing cards, drinking coffee. We appeared to be too late for lunch, quarter after three. The owners seem to think that wares and fares can run/sell them self. REALLY? Kitcsh and kamp are a valid motif, if that is your intent. This seemed to be an unfortunate accident. Boring. No theme, no sting, no reason to return. Coffee was good though. So, it's a wine/cider tasting room with distractions and a decent java for the road. But then there is coffee AND pie next door. THERE WAS NO PIE in this place. HUH? Who does beads anymore? How about macaroni art while you're at it? read more