Great ciders with a variety of mix & match selection. Delicious bar snacks (homemade hummus and…read morepita chips). Awesome arcade with free games.

I'm diggin this local's cider house. They have outstanding cider and fortify their blends with…read morelocal harvested fruits that are in season ... like Courtland pears, which is the flavor I happened to try today. Added bonus: They're family and pet friendly. They offer free doggy treats for those of you who visit with your fore legged fur babies. The doggy treats are in a labeled jar on the counter and there are a couple of pup watering stations that I also noticed, one outside and one inside the tasting room. Inside the tasting room are a couple of enormous flat screens with NFL games turned low with subtitles on, which is nice so you can chit chat with friends w/o yelling. The vibe is chill and I'll definitely return in the future.

Forget your expectations and just come try this place! Not only are the owners super knowledgeable,…read morebut you're going to taste things that you didn't think were possible with apple cider. Not super sweet, very balanced and lots of fun nuances you wouldn't expect. Give it a shot. You won't be sorry.

My fiance and I stopped in on our way out of town and shared a flight curated by the owners that…read morewas crisp, fun, unique and refreshing! Very friendly people, open space to sit with friends and play board games together. It also sounds like they have a rotating menu so when we come back we look forward to seeing what's new!

We settled into our Airbnb cabin in Sonora, only to discover there was nothing to explore…read morenearby--just someone's backyard with no trails or points of interest. Fortunately, we remembered passing a sign for Indigeny Reserve and saw on the map that it was within walking distance. Since it was already after 3pm and they closed at 5pm, we decided to drive over and make the most of our afternoon before they closed. When we walked in, the building was empty, but we were eager to try a cider tasting. Browsing the shop, we found a variety of merchandise--shirts, hats, sweaters, and an assortment of cheeses, crackers, chips, and other tasty treats. Eventually, a friendly staff member greeted us and offered the $10 tasting. Since closing time was approaching, she joked about giving us paper cups to avoid running the dishwasher. We didn't mind, but she kindly served the cider in glasses, which made the experience nicer. She also offered a whiskey tasting in a cool room lined with barrels and tables, plus gift boxes and other products. The whiskey tasting was just $2, with three varieties to sample. I'm not much of a whiskey fan, but I appreciated that she wasn't rushing us out. Both of us loved the Blackberry cider, so we each ordered a glass to enjoy outside. The outdoor area is expansive, with wooden benches, tables, and lawn chairs scattered across a grassy lawn overlooking a large vineyard. Only a few couples and families lingered--likely because of the early closing time. After relaxing with our ciders, we wandered down the trail to the lake. Along the way, we discovered old barns, a whimsical gnome area, and several upside-down boats tied up near the shore. If the boats hadn't been secured, we joked about taking one out for a row on the lake! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Indigeny Reserve and, in retrospect, wished we had brought the teens along. Still, it made for a wonderful little date.

Beautiful grounds and fun tasting of the ciders. I think it was only $20 per person for ~10…read moredifferent apple cider types. Pet friendly SUPER PLUS! AND there was a good truck on hand but we had already eaten. We would def come back. Never knew there are so many different types of apples!!

Nitty's Cider is one of my go-to spots when I have friends coming in from out of town. I believe…read morethat Nitty's is easily becoming an iconic location (if it isn't already!) that exemplifies what I love about Sacramento. It is family-friendly, in a great area, affordably priced, makes a great product, and is still weird. First, Nitty's is known for their cider, which can be found at other great businesses that sell alcohol. BUT you should absolutely come to their retail location because they have a plethora of unique and weird flavors constantly rotating. I remember one time they had an ube cider, which I appreciate as a Filipino AND it was delicious! In addition to their cider, they also brew some pretty solid beers. While I don't find their beers to be the best to be had for a local brewer, they are still delicious and hit the spot when you want a change of pace from ciders. I mentioned family-friendly at the beginning of this review, and while that may be a turn off for some people I would highly recommend you check out Nitty's regardless. The back half of the cidery has a small arcade, but the real deal is upfront. Everyone I have taken to Nitty's becomes absolutely giddy when I let them know that Nitty's has skeeball (4 units) and they also have a competitive skeeball team! I believe Wednesdays and Thursdays are skee free so you can enjoy a pint and play skeeball with your friends or fly solo as I often do! Nitty's is also has a great outdoor patio area with misters during the warmer months and beautiful art murals all around the bar. Everyone I have met and talked to at Nitty's, patron and employee, have been super cool and welcoming. Definitely come check out Nitty's if you've been looking for a bar to call home.

My girl had the idea to check out Nitty Cider and try some cider flights, which was actually my…read morefirst time doing a cider flight. For a Saturday, the place wasn't packed at all, which made for a nice, chill experience. The bartender was great! She took the time to explain the different ciders to us and gave us some really good recommendations. We decided to take our flights outside since the weather was nice and warm, and it was the perfect setting to sit back, relax, and try something new. Some of the ciders were definitely hit or miss for me, but that's part of the fun of getting a flight, you get to try different flavors and figure out what you actually like. Overall, I had a fun time tasting all the different ciders. The only setback was that I wish they served food because having something to eat with the cider would've made the experience even better. Funny enough, right as we were leaving, a food truck showed up, so apparently we were just a little too early . I also noticed someone outside eating their own food, so next time we might bring a sandwich or something to enjoy with our drinks. Overall, we had a really good time. Good cider, great service, nice weather, and another fun experience with my girl. I would definitely come back and try another flight!

It was my first time here because I was invited by friends/coworkers and for context I am in my 30s…read moreand born & raised in Sacramento but I rarely ventured outside of it ever so of course I was blown away by how different & peaceful it was out here! No homeless encampments, chaos, just lots of people taking photos and buying stuff. I really enjoyed people-watching and I love to shop so I'm sort of beating myself up for not visiting Apple Hill sooner! I will definitely be back on my own because we were on a time crunch and only visited 2 places but I'm glad this was the first stop! I just wanted BBQ so I skipped the long line I saw in the front and ordered it from the bar, the young woman working was very pleasant & kind! Everyone was actually!

On labor day weekend, I was so excited to view all the apple orchards in the area. But mostly…read moreexcited to see Boa Vista. Sadly, I was disappointed from my expectations. Beautiful views that trail wrap around vineyards- the entrance is breathtaking! Small pop up booths of local vendors surround the orchard with cute gifts and souvenirs for the harvest season. They also have a fruit stand- & i love fresh fruit but the majority of the fruit here was split open and looking dull or brown in appearance like it was close to expiring. The lines were long for the cider donuts & sadly it didn't move fast. So I never got to try to cider donuts bc when I went it was almost one hr from closing. A lot of the pies were sorted through and the ones left were scattered in type and limited so decided not to take one home. And it was overall a smaller, more crowded stand then I expected with limited variety. Im sure they have great cider donuts- but I would recommend getting here first thing in the morning. This seems to be one of the more popular stands and parking can become complicated. I will have to give it another try to see a true experience because I feel like I didn't get to gather the true festive experience here.

We had such a wonderful experience at Hidden Star Ranch. We picked up some delicious pasta sauce,…read morecalm home vibes are everywhere and enjoyed trying a variety of their cider flavors--each one was unique and so good! My teenage son especially loved The Pink Panther--it felt like it was perfectly crafted for his generation. What truly made our visit unforgettable, though, was meeting Mr. Yoland. His kindness and words of wisdom meant more than I can express. My son has been going through a very stressful time these past few months, and your conversation with him truly touched his heart. It brought him healing,clarity, comfort, and a renewed sense of direction. To us, meeting you felt like a blessing at just the right moment. Thank you for being such a positive light in his healing journey.

This place should not be serving food if they take an hour to make a grilled cheese and microwaving…read morechicken nuggets.... If you want to just come hang out and have some cider, cool spot.

Delicious, laid-back, and unpretentious. That's what encapsulates a visit to North Canyon Cider Co…read more There were 2 ordering windows when we got there with a blackboard about their offerings (pint, flight, growler, crowler, can, and 4 pack to go). Their flavors arent written on the blackboard, but on the cans next to the ordering windows. My friends and I each got a pint for $7 and we chose the tangerine, pomegranate, semi-sweet, and Heirloom Estate Dry ciders. Personally, I enjoyed the tangerine cider, but my friends liked the pomegranate flavor! Service was quick and easy since we just ordered 4 pints and grabbed a seat to enjoy the fall foliage. They have some outdoor port-a-potties as well as a clean indoor bathroom behind the ordering area. Parking was easy from the main road. Overall, a really fun time and one of my fave Apple Hill stops!

Wonderful experience, nestled in apple hill with a nice tasting room experience and outdoor…read moreseating. We bought 12 cans, you can mix and match flavors! They sell in growlers too. Don't miss this stop when your at apple hill.

Absolute favorite farm at Apple Hill! This place is calm, it's got good seating, shade and some of…read morethe best baked goods and apple cider around. They don't pretend to be an amusement park and don't offer a bunch of random attractions. Instead you come here to relax, to sit with family and friends and to enjoy some delightful goodies. For our 3rd visit, we got 6 apple cider donuts ( amazing and not greasy), apple cider ( a crowd favorite), alcoholic apple cider ( pretty strong) and a apple pie ala mode ( amazing). The folks working here were nice and served us quickly. We will absolutely return next year!

4.5 stars. If Apple…read moreHill had a crown jewel, the high octane sugar rush at Rainbow Orchards would be firmly set in that center of it. Famous for setting the gold standard of high-country orchard stops, this farm stand is equal parts cozy rustic nostalgia and absolute culinary magnetism. Hot Cider Donuts: You come here for hot apple cider doughnuts. Fried fresh to order, tossed in cinnamon sugar, and handed to you screaming hot. Pure indulgence. They feature a crisp, delicate outer crust gives way to pillowy, cider-rich interior. Pair one with a cup of their fresh-pressed, unfiltered spiced hot cider (or cold), and you have achieved peak autumn bliss. Fresh-Pressed Hot Cider: The ultimate dynamic duo pairing. This isn't just liquid sugar--it is punchy, pleasantly tart, and packed with warm, aromatic spices to balance out edge sweet treats. The Bakery Stand: Beyond the viral doughnuts, the bakery churns out massive deep-dish apple pies, berry tarts, and cider-insisted baked goods that rival any grandmother's secret recipe. Fresh Fruit and Produce: Crisp-estate grown apples, seasonal stone fruit, and a dedicated tasting tent serving up crisp hard ciders for the grown-ups crafted directly from their mountain orchards. The sweeping grassland backdrop and orchard views make it a prime spot to spread out a blanket and soak in the Sierra Foothill breeze. Lines for the doughnut shack build fast. Arrive and grab a box of a dozen (you will regret buying just six) and secure a spot before crowds swarm. Rainbow Orchards delivers an unbeatable, sweet-toothed sliced of farm country charm.

Came here after a long bike ride and this is officially going to be my new go to for a brew after a…read moreride. Love that I can park the car right next to the table and keep an eye on the bikes, of course, as long as the parking lot is not packed. The lady working counter was super friendly and patient, wife and I decided to get three flights... so it took us a while to choose what we wanted. It's really cool that they have a bunch of games on a shelf that you can play while you're hanging out. Ambience is definitely pretty sweet, love that the front completely opens up. There is seating inside and outside, and nice clean bathrooms.

Came in to try Local Beer Works after our long bike ride and we loved it! Very chill vibe, the lady…read moreworking was extremely friendly. They patio area is super nice, made it easy to watch our bikes while we enjoyed some beer. I am a big fan of flights, only $12 for a flight of 4, great deal! They had such a fun selection and I enjoyed all of the ones we tried. Didn't notice until the end that they had a bunch of board games, we will most definitely be coming back for more flights and some games!