This place is stunning & gives perfect fall Julian vibes…read more We stopped by on our way out of town after a day of apple-everything, craving one more apple-something to take home. Cue, hard apple cider! The growler is the best value by far, so we sampled a lil of everything before settling on a fav. We were kind of in and out, but this will definitely be a hang spot in future visits. With tables in their orchard, this is a great place to drink with friends & relax. Love that they serve regular apple cider too. Bonus star for the cutie moo cow across the street! She was so friendly and people curious, moo'ing with the kids over and over while waiting for our growler.

Calico is a phenomenal spot. The location is fantastic the drinks are amazing. The service is top…read morenotch and you cannot beat this ambiance.

Ever since I was a little girl l've been going to Julian. You haven't had a true Julian experience…read moreuntil you've come to Julian Cider Mill. I've tried everything here over the years! And, let me tell you, everything is amazing! The place itself is historical and filled with character! I love how it feels as if you walked into a different era once you walk in those doors. This little place, is filled with Apple cider, Apple everything, candy, local goods, spices, soup mixes, jellies, jams, sodas, and so much more! My favorite, is cold pressed apple cider served ice cold or hot! can't walk in here without taking some of it home with me. I've tried cherry, boysenberry, and many other flavors over the years. My favorite is the classic cold pressed apple cider! It's tangy and zesty. While being rich, and full in body. With strong notes of warm baking spices! It's Fall in a cup. You can also get hot apple cider during the Fall and Winter. Which, I highly recommend! If they have it, get a few cups! You won't regret it. Everyone, is always super sweet and very knowledgeable! So, make sure to take a few minutes to ask some questions about Julian. Also, if you go to the very back they have a press where they press the apples for the cider right in front of you. So, don't miss that! If you're looking for an experience that you'll never forget. You have to go to Julian Cider Mill! You will be sure to fall in love with this charming place just like I have.

I was pretty full but I wanted to sample this Julian Cider. I didn't want to commit to anything but…read morethe good people at the cafe recommended to check out this place. I'm glad I did. AMBIANCE Parking: Street parking in downtown Julian. It can get pretty busy based on the time and season. Vibes: Welcome to Julian! A small town feel as you can experience almost everything within a block. However there are also some cool bars/farms to explore around to. The Cider Mill itself is in the heart of downtown Julian. Shelves filled with jams, preserves, candies, local honey, nuts, dried fruits, and all kinds of nostalgic treats. FOOD / DRINKS Apple Boysenberry Cider (Recommend) I'm a fan of apple but a fan of all seasonal flavors. I enjoyed the sweetness and light tart of the berry flavor - a nice depth of tanginess that just felt lively. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly and welcoming. Ondean served me a sample of the drinks and they were great! TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good selections, good products, and a pleasant experience. I love the small town feel as they're attentive with the details and interaction. Julian Cider Mill isn't anything flashy just your good old reliable snack shop when you need it. TIPS * Great place to stop and go for snacks, cooking flavors, or samples like their ciders!

Twisted horn absolutely rocks, great service, great vibes, and the trivia night is a great time,…read morefunny, fun facts, and good place to enjoy yourself.

I was in need for some Mead. Twisted Horn came to mind since I came across it on Eventbrite on…read moredifferent occasions. Honestly, it was kind of tricky locating it based on my GPS but I found it. There was no problems with parking which was great. As compared to the outside, inside was a very pleasant surprise. I loved the decor and Nordic/Viking vibes. The friendly guy behind the counter was really helpful in my decision to go with Musashi. I took a sip and thought to myself, "Ohhh Mead INDEED!". What a nice escape!! My honey-wine was a winner. To the Yelp Community at large, you're in for a swwweet treat. :-)

Had an opportunity to taste the apple hibiscus cider yesterday. I have to say delicious!!!…read more Definitely worth checking this place out!

Was driving up to Julian today and decided to swing by Turquoise Barn. My friends and I have always…read morewanted to visit them, however not realizing they didn't have a tasting room. We pulled up to the driveway of the barn and a man was outside. He said they did not open up for another 30 min. I knew we wouldn't make it back over there before they closed back up since we were heading to Julian for the day. After chatting for a couple minutes, he offered to let me purchase some bottles right then, before they opened. He shared seasonal flavors with me and even gave me a tasting of their seasonal green apple - which was SO good! He was very kind to show me where it's all made too. I'm so excited to have my 3 bottles to share with my friend! This totally made my day!

Adding the 200th review to say Serpentine Cider is awesome!! Miramar location is closed/ closing…read morethis Dec. 2025 and we're sad to see them go. Best location .. great guys.. and amazing cider. Monthly members who look forward to what the next chapter holds!

A good friend of mine loves their cider and wanted to go after a bike ride. I'm not a cider fan…read morepersonally, but I do like to eat! I ordered the TV dinner with brisket, macaroni and cheese and slaw. I also ordered their lemonade, which they did not have enough of to pour me a full serving. The bartender gave me a cup with a little bit of it, and it tasted good. I ordered a sweet tea in its place and asked for lemons, but they don't have lemons. The tea came out and it was OK but seemed like it either came from concentrate or was made a couple days ago. I mixed in the bit of lemonade that I had and that was good as an Arnold Palmer. Our food came out almost immediately. My macaroni and cheese and brisket were barely warm. The macaroni and cheese had heavy Velveeta shells and cheese vibes... just OK but nothing special. The brisket had a very good flavor but was very dry. It came with barbecue sauce, but I'm not a fan of barbecue sauce so I ate it like it was. The slaw was excellent. My friend got an order of fries which were delicious, I ate a bunch of them. She also got these jalapeño peppers that were wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cheese and I think pulled pork. She seemed to like them a lot, but she said that she's gotten them before a few times and every time they've been different The bartender that served us was really nice, she was happy to make recommendations. I thought the interior of this business was really nicely put together. Very clean and well organized.

Ok I never checked out a cider bar. This was nice to try and it had positive vibes. It was a…read moreThursday and they had like a trivia night going. They have a lot of activities here on different days, that seem very fun! It's a decent size and they have outside and indoor seating. The service was amazing!! Jim was very nice and he was very amicable. I tried the apple crisp and berry cider and it was definitely 5/5. I will come back to enjoy maple more ciders and the events they have. They also have a taquito vendor that comes there a few times out the month. It's right across from Claremont Ales and easy to find, with lots of parking. -Marshay D.

First time here and absolutely loved it! Great ciders ((definitely try the passionfruit!)) and even…read morebetter ambiance and service! The owner is super sweet and brings such welcoming vibes! We accidentally stumbled in on trivia night and although we came in last place, it was the fun we had that mattered. Thank you!!!!!

Raging Cider and Mead continues to not disappoint! Every time I visit here we are kindly greeted…read moreand served great product. It's a cozy establishment where you'll meet and make new friends fairly quickly here. We did! On our most recent visit we purposefully planned a meet up with a few friends of ours. Perfect Homey and cozy place to do just that. This business hosts a fun movie night on Thursdays. Although they don't have food on this night...you are allowed to bring in outside food and snacks. Our new friends provided popcorn for all the guests to share. That was awesome! I love places that bring these things together. Nice people and great brews! No brawls but only good vibes and laughter found here! The movie really helped too. We all had a blast. We got a flight of cider and a flight of the mead. Both styles of brews were great. I learned that the honey is sourced from vista and Escondido. Their product tends to be on the drier side and the mead more semisweet than too sweet. They do have fish fry-day on Fridays and we will come back for that in the very near future! I'm a sucker for fish n chips (with malt vinegar) and food when I'm enjoying a good brew. It's another hidden gem located in the furniture store area in San Marcos. On our previous visits we took advantage of the garden-esque patio seating in the front. Looking forward to our next visit here!

Raging Cider and Mead Co. in San Marcos is the spot for mead and cider lovers! This small and…read moreintimate tasting room specializes in high-quality, small-batch mead and cider, with rotating seasonal flavors that keep things fun. From dry to semi-sweet to fruity or spiced, there's something for everyone. Standouts include their crisp hibiscus cider, traditional mead, and unique barrel-aged options. The space is small, but welcoming, with knowledgeable staff who love to share what they do. It's a great place to try authentic cider and mead. If you don't know where to begin, ask for recommendations based of your palate. They've got a dog-friendly patio, which is a huge plus, and there's plenty of parking, making it super easy to stop by. The patio is shaded and covered by passionfruit vines. There's even an apple tree too! Raging also hosts a variety of events, like trivia nights and food truck pairings, that make each visit a little different. If you're in the area (or even if you're not!), it's well worth the visit. Support a local, family-oriented business doing something unique, and doing it well! Check their hours, since they are only open Friday through Sunday.

Stopped in to this new bottle shop and tap room. Open for 3 weeks now they offer Storum Ranch…read moreapple wines, ciders, meads and vinegars. Staff was very friendly and offered little samples and has about 8 to 10 on tap to sample. Nestled in the business district of the NW side of Julian, its a easy stop on the way from Ramona. The main Storum Ranch is only a few miles NE of this location and has thier whole line of products.

Newtopia Cyder is such a fun spot. We ordered a flight, which was the perfect way to try a variety…read moreof ciders. My favorite was the Fiesta Watermelon, which was light and refreshing. The Banana Applebum was super unique and honestly tasted just like a Banana Laffy Taffy. The atmosphere was relaxed, dog friendly, and made for a great evening. We also lucked out and visited during a vendor market in the parking lot, so there were plenty of local vendors and food options to check out while we enjoyed our ciders. Great cider, a fun atmosphere, and definitely a place I'll be back to visit.

My husband and I had been planning to get out to Newtopia Cyder for some time now. Our friends…read moretold us that they go to trivia night and that it was dog friendly. Though I'm not very good at it, I enjoy trying my had with some trivia. Anyway, we met up with friends there on a Tuesday evening at 6PM. The trivia was just about to start, and we had a few moments to get some cider. They don't serve food, but there was a food truck there. Our friends ordered pizza from a place nearby. During the night I tried two ciders: Sky and Dry, and a watermelon. My husband had a banana cider that he enjoyed. My favorite was the Sky and Dry, as it was refreshing without being sweet. Trivia was fun, and happens every Tuesday. Our friends reserve a table for their team each week. It was really hot that day, and it's probably not the most comfortable place to be in the heat, as tables are set out on the lawn with limited shade. But, after the sun set, it became quite pleasant with a breeze. We will probably be back, as we received tokens for free ciders as a part of one of the winning teams. The one thing that was a bit challenging for dog owners, and there were many there, is that there were no trash cans around the entire business park. The one outdoor trash can I saw at Newtopia had a sign that said "no dog poop". It is tough having a dog-friendly spot with nowhere to clean up after your best friend. All in all, I enjoyed Newtopia and our time at Trivia night.

What a treasure! My son visited this store last year and sent me photos. When we went to his…read moregraduation in May this place was high on our list to visit. Family run, the owners are true artist with their displays. The layout is hypnotic in how it pulls you from space to space each area like its own mini movie set-what a feast for the senses!

Wonderful, well organized shop. Appealing and many items to…read morechoose from. A great place for unique finds!