I'm probably not the right person to leave this review because I love sweet alcohol and crimson…read morecider specializes in dry. So to be fair I'll chat about the vibes and service. Our server was really sweet and knowledgeable and atmosphere was really chill and comforting.

Excellent experience at this local cidery!…read more The male owner (??) was soft-spoken, patient, and basically had the perfect flight for our group of 4. It was like he read our minds! He had 9 ciders on tap and they ranged from the standard cidery - just apple - to fruity blends. They also varied from dry to sweeter. The 9 pours worked out to $27 and the glasses were a good size! There were some seating indoors, inside the renovated farmhouse. The majority of the seating is outdoors, on wood picnic tables. Be aware tho 'cause the tables underneath the trees were covered in ants, there was a whiff of cow manure, & cidery is perched overlooking a main road so there are cars whizzing by. So if you don't like these things, best to sit indoors. Highlights for me were "Mint To Be" (tasted like spa water), "Ginspired" (tasted like gin), & "Just Peachy". Like the other reviewers said, it's a drier style cider, but honestly, they were still enjoyable to me and I don't like super dry wines! After we finished our flight, I made a mental note of the ones that I wanted to purchase, but to my disappointment only Crimson Crisp was available in a can. The rest of them were only available in 750mL bottles for ~$20/bottle. So I just ended up buying 1 bottle as opposed to a few cans. I'd say that that was my only complaint. A great stop in Picton if you enjoy ciders!

One of my favourite stops in Prince Edward County. Italian food and wine tasting, how could you…read moreever go wrong! The service was great and fast! The pasta was amazing. I am particular about my pasta and especially pasta sauce and the sauce I wish I took home with me. The view as you can see from the photos was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend- definitely worth a stop for food and wine when in the county!

The Old Third winery was a highlight of our county wine tour. With lunch approaching, I thought it…read morewould be difficult to get a good gluten free option. But I was wrong! Talented chefs Steph and Bruno cooked up the best gf pasta with Gorgonzola sauce. Delicious! Perfect with server Jenna's wine choices. Best lunch in the county! No wonder locals and visitors are sharing this gem.

County Cider is nestled on the top of a hill, overlooking Lake Ontario. The views are breath…read moretaking, and make this spot well worth the visit. The service was wonderful; our waiter was attentive and helpful. He even provided our dog a water bowl. As expected, County Cider has a variety of cider options, from dry to sweet, to chose from. The cider was tasty and refreshing; I especially enjoyed the blood orange flavour, something I've never tried before. We ordered the tacos and pizza to eat. I would probably give the food a 3/5; it was nice to have with the drinks but not amazing. Overall I would highly recommended County Cider!

I am so glad we stopped here! If you decide to pop in, I hope Katie is there. She's a gem. She…read morespent a good amount of time discussing the establishment and the ciders on tap. I was also impressed with the quality of the ciders, quite a selection and all very good. I had to get a variety six pack so I can enjoy these back home and remember what a great time I had in PEC.

We had a great experience here last week. The owner was very kind and informative about the ciders…read more The traditional flight was very good - a nice mix of dry and semi dry. Would definitely go back again soon!

On a beautiful fall Sunday; decided to take a ride to check this place out, and enjoy the scenic…read morefoliage along the way. Sarah, was friendly, knowledgeable on the process of cider and great with recommendations. The original location has been open for 10 years, with the second location ( The Buffalo Cider Hall) within the last three years. If your into hard cider and looking to try different kinds; recommend the flight of 4. I tried a small size of Lakeside Loganberry,Ghost Lantern, and Redbarn Sweet cider. The original location has 40 acre orchard, tasting room, production and outside sitting area. Their wide variety of flavors are sure to please all. The cider can be found at Wegmans, Consumer Sqaure, their locations to name a few, and they do ship as well. Well worth checking out, for all the cider lovers.

Once a year, Black Creek Cidery welcomes the public onto their grounds and holds an open house on…read moresmall business Saturday. This year, due to COVID, it was cancelled. But that didn't stop them from welcoming people to purchase their wonderful cider in a drive thru format after pre-ordering. There was a Google order form and Black Creek Cidery advertised on their Facebook page. I ordered two four-packs. One four pack of their Orchard Tea and Dry Orchard, and the other four-pack was mixed, including jalapeno, rat bastard and blackcurrent. Pick up was the first Saturday in December for a couple hours. Everything was well marked, and directions were displayed on the Google form, the confirmation that came to my email, as well as a post on Facebook. When I pulled in, I was immediately directed by several groups of people, all wearing masks. They were all exceptionally friendly and jovial. I pulled up to the main area, told them my last name and my four packs were put in my backseat. Bonus, each four pack came with a tote bag, separating the bottles and making sure they didn't bang around, as well as a bottle opener, because you'll need one to open this delicious cider. This is the only cider I'll drink and I'll tell you why. I have tried many ciders because I can't drink beer anymore, and this is now my drink of choice when I am in the presence of people drinking beer and when I don't want to drink hard liquor or hard seltzer. Black Creek's cider doesn't leave you with that weird phlegmy thing happening in your mouth and throat. They aren't too sweet either. They are absolutely perfect. I can't wait to try the other flavors I purchased. This is a family-run business and everyone who I encountered while safely going through the drive thru was delightful. You can get Black Creek Cider at local retailers throughout the year, but they only open up their home once a year. If you want to meet the hardworking people who make this fabulous cider, stop by on that day. If you happen to see this in your liquor store, pick up a bottle, or 6 or 12. You won't be disappointed and you'll be supporting a local, hardworking family business. You can tell everyone is passionate and excited about creating cider and meeting people who enjoy consuming it.

Service is always reliable and usually quick unless they are super busy. Atmosphere is so warm and…read morecozy and now with live music and fabulous sunset views, it's even better. They also added some new snack foods too. Don't miss this gem in Penfield!

We checked out Oak & Apple in late October/early November since it is dog-friendly and really…read moreenjoyed the ambiance! We sat outside even though it was chilly, but many people were outside too! The inside is small, so the outdoor seating is a must. The ciders themselves weren't all to my liking and there is a limited choice, so the flight was kind of hit or miss for me. I think you'd be better off finding one you like and sticking with a full or half pour of that instead. But overall I enjoyed the experience and loved that my pups could hang out with us as well! I'd love to visit again when it's warmer out!

We had an event here recently and it was a lovely venue for it. The outside weather was perfect to…read morehang out under a tent and drink their various cider options. Elsewhere, there were a dozen tables outside where young and old were relaxing in the sun. Some kids were playing whiffle ball, while a tag football game was taking place elsewhere. I wish they had can jam or cornhole but I didn't see it. Inside, others were sitting at the many tables mingling about. A separate area had food for sale and it looked like donuts and other baked goods. I tried the "Jostaberry Jam" (hard cider, semi-sweet, gooseberry & currant) and "SLAM" (hard cider, semi-sweet, Salt, Lime, Apple, Margarita) and both were excellent. They had too many to try and drive home safely. I wish this place was located closer to my house as I would come here every week to try their new stuff. Sadly, it is a 4-hour drive.

First timer, after hearing so many great things about this place. The inside is huge, there were…read moremultiple birthday parties happening on a Saturday night, but plenty of room to find your own spot. I started off with a flight of ciders/beer which were all delicious (I paid $10 for 4 choices). We also all ordered food ranging from lobster Mac n cheese, a vegetarian pasta dish, Caesar salad and arancini. Everyone enjoyed their food and I especially enjoyed their vegetarian pasta dish with garlic butter. This was a special pasta night so the menu was different than usual. The service is different too because there's no servers, you order everything up at the bar but it's huge and the line moves really quick. All n all we had a good time and I look forward to coming back when it's warmer out too.

Always a fun time on open jam Sundays! No, not the kind of jam you put on toast. Musical jam! On…read morethe spring-like February day that we attended with guitars, banjo and percussion, there were at one count over 15 musicians taking turns leading everyone in easily picked up songs. And not only that, but the owners put on a free spread of BBQ pork sandwiches, cole slaw and dessert for any musicians who participated! To wash it all down and keep our throats lubricated for singing, we had a variety of house made ciders, craft beer, wine and NYS spirit driven cocktails available. Of course, if you weren't into day drinking, there were other NA options. Just an hour from Syracuse, Sterling Cidery is a regular third Sunday afternoon visit for us!

A dash underwhelmed by this cidery. The ciders were OK, didn't love any of the flavors but that's…read moreme. The environment isn't bad either but it wasn't anything super cool or super comfy. Just a few high top tables. They did have live music the Saturday that we visited which was decent. I would visit again but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

If I could only go to one brewery for the rest of my life, I would go to Seed + Stone. Being…read more(mostly) gluten free, I really appreciate their products. Their dry ciders are delicious, and they have converted me into a Mead lover! Who knew mead could be dry? Even their sweeter ciders and meads strike the right balance and are not stomach-churning sugar water like most of the other local cideries around. I often go with friends who are beer drinkers and wish they had a few more beer options for them, but their new cocktails have helped round out their offering. The taproom itself could use some updates, but overall, it is clean and inviting. What has left the biggest impression on me is how much the person behind the bar can contribute to the atmosphere. I have been lucky enough on my last few trips to have been waited on by Matt. They have always had good bartenders, but Matt is standout. He is engaging and funny and I constantly have to ask him "What song is this" whenever his playlist is on. Overall, I highly recommend trying Seed + Stone and don't be afraid to try the Mead, it's really quite good!

Super hip spot at the Hungerford on E Main…read more Stopped in on a first Friday - sampled some cider and mead ... Loved the mead - our cider choices were not the best though. Minimal food options Fun playlist - decent seating Check it out if you like cider and maybe you'll find a favorite