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A cozy community-oriented cider house. I visited for their haunted holiday market event, which was well organized with space at the bar as well as room to explore the stalls. There were very unique cider varieties, including my favorite: strawberry blackcurrant. Everyone was friendly and it was a great event!
Food was great! It was greasy but oh well, that just means it tasted amazing! Service was quick! Staff were cool and friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's games and books. The vibe was welcoming and I dug the music they were playing (AFI). 100% recommend! Get the sour cherry cider!
Doordash Order - Smoking J's review Only Date of Visit: 8.30.2025 Cuisine Type: American BBQ Vibe: N/A Cost: ~$35 Depending on what you order I do want to preface this that the original smoking J's was good so i wanted to try it again. What I Ordered & How It Was: TV Dinner (Brisket, Bean Crack) Brisket - 2/5 - Upon initial inspection you will notice the that the fatty part of the brisket will be delicious (it was!) and the bark will be unfortunately super dry. I want to like this but when i had to drink water to down the knot of meat in my throat that was a nope to me. Pork Belly - 3/5 - Same issue like the brisket a bit more dry along the outer bark area. It works ok since the intent is for the pork belly to be crispy. There is good seasoning though (maybe a bit more salty than I prefer) The fatty portion works well with the meaty portion. I think if you get just the bark it will be unfortunately super dry. Bean Crack -3/5- It is baked beans with some kind of somewhat sweet ketchup (bbq?) and shredded brisket. You can't really taste the brisket as chunks so it tastes like sweet beans and meat essence. Not bad but not that good. A bit too sweet for me. Texas Twinkie -3/5- This is a jalapeno wrapped in back stuffed with cheese and brisket. I think conceptually this is a great idea but in execution I don't understand how this dish had less flavor than their other offerings. The bacon is mostly charred and for some reason seem to lose their distinct brine and I guess I expected this jalapeno popper to pop in flavor but it didn't really (Wasn't spicy also) Service & Atmosphere: Service: N/A Ambiance: N/A Overall Thoughts: Best thing I ate: Pork belly Something to improve: I'm sure this is just YMMV situation since I've had a good experience here in the past. It is possible dry brisket just means they were holding the brisket for a while (so it dries out)..maybe wrap it and keep it moist? Pork belly: Needs to be a bit more tender somehow the flavor is great just maybe less salt. Bean Crack: Too sweet give me chunks of meat. Texas Twinkie: Jalapeno needs to pop Would I come back? Mmm...not anytime soon
The strawberry pepper cider is the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the pepper. The TV dinner is such a cute concept and how it's served as such. I did find the brisket a little dry without the BBQ sauce but overall, it was fall apart tender. What stood out for my was the spicy cucumbers, they were marinated but still maintained this crunch that was so satisfying and refreshing. I low-key wanted to souse everything in hot sauce. For a Saturday afternoon, it wasnt too crowded and I thoroughly appreciated the music.
serpentine cider has hearty home style extra like brisket, Mac n cheese and coleslaw. really love the cheesey crust like edges of the Mac and cheese, great soul food! large back room that's perfect for your next party.
Stumbled upon this place and wow. I had the guava cider which was delicious and the brisket tv dinner with beans and dirty rice. Service is bar service or a QR code. it's very casual inside.
First time here and I came for the food . Ordered the Tv dinner and it's amazing, had it with a side of pork belly (recommended). Came with brisket and Mac and cheese with dirty rice. The image doesn't do it justice. I'll be back
I love the rotating cider options, here! They're all very unique and I can honestly say I've never had a bad one. The food is phenomenal! Would highly recommend the burrito as well as the Cajun fries... And the Texas Twinkie?? Out of this world. The service is always great and I love that they are constantly hosting events. There's always something for someone at some point. During the summertime, it can get a little warm inside, but the fans do a good job at keeping you cool... There's also a large selection of board games that you can use while sipping away. I love this place and I recommend it to all my friends and family!
Really good barbecue. Had a barbecue brisket sandwich that was really good for San Diego. It's hard to find good barbecue in San Diego had quite a bit of cider on top. I had a lavender one which was refreshing. They also said they had meat, but they only had one tap, and I have enough of that. A lot of people were drinking it. bartender is very friendly. Will be back multiple times.
Overall very chill place to sip some cider and have some Smoking J's bbq if you decide (they share the same space). They offer a really good and extensive selection of cider (both seasonal and everyday selections). I love cider so I really enjoyed what we ordered. The staff is kind just chilling behind the bar and won't approach you until you ask them for help. We had a 5 cider flight sampler which was perfect for the 2 of us to share. We had a pumpkin spice flavor that was really good and tested just like thanksgiving, the pineapple, pineapple coconut (was my least favorite), guava, and pineapple hibiscus (this was my favorite).
[Food/Drinks] - Cider Flight: They all tasted good but my favorite one is the strawberry one cause there's a nice sweetness that's not overpowering. - Frozen Cider: My friend got the Juniper as a frozen cider and she highly recommended it. Nice to get on a warm day. - Brisket: Tender, juicy, flavorful. Was tastier than I expected! Great with beer [Service] - Friendly, chill, attentive [Ambiance] - Has indoor and outdoor seating - Spacious and has a air hockey table [Overall] - Friends brought me here cause I liked ciders and we had a nice time! - Would recommend if you like ciders as there's a variety here compared to most breweries. - Also a plus that they have food here!
I'll say this....it's some good ___ cider! My fiance and I went there a few days ago and let me tell you, when we left we had the ultimate experience of being happy lol. You can taste the clean ingredients. This week we are going back with some coworkers to really enjoy all the ciders. Totally recommend
Really cool spot! I'm a cider lover and immediately knew we had to stop by here when we were in town for the weekend. The employees are super nice and helpful; they give great recommendations. The inside is of the shop is gorgeous (the snake art is epic), and we also loved getting to sit at the front window barstools and people-watch on a beautiful day. My husband and I shared two different three-flavor flights--my favorites were the pomegranate mint (to die for) and the pineapple (sweet and tasty) while my husband favored the guava one almost exclusively. The apple one was probably my least favorite since it very much resembled a white wine rather than a cider, as their menu describes. Whether you're a cider fan or not, the variety of flavors here has something for everyone.
A good friend of mine loves their cider and wanted to go after a bike ride. I'm not a cider fan personally, 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. read more
The ciders are all pretty solid and the bartenders are friendly. I walked here 3 miles from my hotel only to find that the kitchen here closes an hour early . It would be really helpful of the business actually communicated this . read more
A cozy community-oriented cider house. I visited for their haunted holiday market event, which was well organized with space at the bar as well as room to explore the stalls. There were very unique cider varieties, including my favorite: strawberry blackcurrant. Everyone was friendly and it was a great event! read more
Food was great! It was greasy but oh well, that just means it tasted amazing! Service was quick! Staff were cool and friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's games and books. The vibe was welcoming and I dug the music they were playing (AFI). 100% recommend! Get the sour cherry cider! read more
Doordash Order - Smoking J's review Only Date of Visit: 8.30.2025 Cuisine Type: American BBQ Vibe: N/A Cost: ~$35 Depending on what you order I do want to preface this that the original smoking J's was good so i wanted to try it again. What I Ordered & How It Was: TV Dinner (Brisket, Bean Crack) Brisket - 2/5 - Upon initial inspection you will notice the that the fatty part of the brisket will be delicious (it was!) and the bark will be unfortunately super dry. I want to like this but when i had to drink water to down the knot of meat in my throat that was a nope to me. Pork Belly - 3/5 - Same issue like the brisket a bit more dry along the outer bark area. It works ok since the intent is for the pork belly to be crispy. There is good seasoning though (maybe a bit more salty than I prefer) The fatty portion works well with the meaty portion. I think if you get just the bark it will be unfortunately super dry. Bean Crack -3/5- It is baked beans with some kind of somewhat sweet ketchup (bbq?) and shredded brisket. You can't really taste the brisket as chunks so it tastes like sweet beans and meat essence. Not bad but not that good. A bit too sweet for me. Texas Twinkie -3/5- This is a jalapeno wrapped in back stuffed with cheese and brisket. I think conceptually this is a great idea but in execution I don't understand how this dish had less flavor than their other offerings. The bacon is mostly charred and for some reason seem to lose their distinct brine and I guess I expected this jalapeno popper to pop in flavor but it didn't really (Wasn't spicy also) Service & Atmosphere: Service: N/A Ambiance: N/A Overall Thoughts: Best thing I ate: Pork belly Something to improve: I'm sure this is just YMMV situation since I've had a good experience here in the past. It is possible dry brisket just means they were holding the brisket for a while (so it dries out)..maybe wrap it and keep it moist? Pork belly: Needs to be a bit more tender somehow the flavor is great just maybe less salt. Bean Crack: Too sweet give me chunks of meat. Texas Twinkie: Jalapeno needs to pop Would I come back? Mmm...not anytime soon read more
The strawberry pepper cider is the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the pepper. The TV dinner is such a cute concept and how it's served as such. I did find the brisket a little dry without the BBQ sauce but overall, it was fall apart tender. What stood out for my was the spicy cucumbers, they were marinated but still maintained this crunch that was so satisfying and refreshing. I low-key wanted to souse everything in hot sauce. For a Saturday afternoon, it wasnt too crowded and I thoroughly appreciated the music. read more
serpentine cider has hearty home style extra like brisket, Mac n cheese and coleslaw. really love the cheesey crust like edges of the Mac and cheese, great soul food! large back room that's perfect for your next party. read more
First time here and I came for the food . Ordered the Tv dinner and it's amazing, had it with a side of pork belly (recommended). Came with brisket and Mac and cheese with dirty rice. The image doesn't do it justice. I'll be back read more
1 year ago
I love the rotating cider options, here! They're all very unique and I can honestly say I've never had a bad one. The food is phenomenal! Would highly recommend the burrito as well as the Cajun fries... And the Texas Twinkie?? Out of this world. The service is always great and I love that they are constantly hosting events. There's always something for someone at some point. During the summertime, it can get a little warm inside, but the fans do a good job at keeping you cool... There's also a large selection of board games that you can use while sipping away. I love this place and I recommend it to all my friends and family! read more
1 year ago
Really good barbecue. Had a barbecue brisket sandwich that was really good for San Diego. It's hard to find good barbecue in San Diego had quite a bit of cider on top. I had a lavender one which was refreshing. They also said they had meat, but they only had one tap, and I have enough of that. A lot of people were drinking it. bartender is very friendly. Will be back multiple times. read more
2 years ago
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Thanks so much Casey! Glad you enjoyed everything!
Overall very chill place to sip some cider and have some Smoking J's bbq if you decide (they share the same space). They offer a really good and extensive selection of cider (both seasonal and everyday selections). I love cider so I really enjoyed what we ordered. The staff is kind just chilling behind the bar and won't approach you until you ask them for help. We had a 5 cider flight sampler which was perfect for the 2 of us to share. We had a pumpkin spice flavor that was really good and tested just like thanksgiving, the pineapple, pineapple coconut (was my least favorite), guava, and pineapple hibiscus (this was my favorite). read more
[Food/Drinks] - Cider Flight: They all tasted good but my favorite one is the strawberry one cause there's a nice sweetness that's not overpowering. - Frozen Cider: My friend got the Juniper as a frozen cider and she highly recommended it. Nice to get on a warm day. - Brisket: Tender, juicy, flavorful. Was tastier than I expected! Great with beer [Service] - Friendly, chill, attentive [Ambiance] - Has indoor and outdoor seating - Spacious and has a air hockey table [Overall] - Friends brought me here cause I liked ciders and we had a nice time! - Would recommend if you like ciders as there's a variety here compared to most breweries. - Also a plus that they have food here! read more
1 year ago
I'll say this....it's some good ___ cider! My fiance and I went there a few days ago and let me tell you, when we left we had the ultimate experience of being happy lol. You can taste the clean ingredients. This week we are going back with some coworkers to really enjoy all the ciders. Totally recommend read more
11 months ago
Really cool spot! I'm a cider lover and immediately knew we had to stop by here when we were in town for the weekend. The employees are super nice and helpful; they give great recommendations. The inside is of the shop is gorgeous (the snake art is epic), and we also loved getting to sit at the front window barstools and people-watch on a beautiful day. My husband and I shared two different three-flavor flights--my favorites were the pomegranate mint (to die for) and the pineapple (sweet and tasty) while my husband favored the guava one almost exclusively. The apple one was probably my least favorite since it very much resembled a white wine rather than a cider, as their menu describes. Whether you're a cider fan or not, the variety of flavors here has something for everyone. read more
3 years ago
This is a cool and popular place to hang out I am not the cider biggest fan but tried one of their flights They were mostly good except the apricot which was very bitter Service was fine Tap payment didn't work I wish they had a few beer options read more
Nigel FTW! I saw they had cider slushies so I knew I had to try at leat one. They had 2 flavors, Pineapple Toasted Coconut and I believe the other was a Salted Margarita. I was skeptical about the Pineapple because if coconut anything is involved, I usually don't have it. I'm not allergic to it, just haven't ever liked it...just like taro/ube! Ughhh, lol! I asked Nigel if it was possible to taste both before I purchased one. He happily gave me both to try. He said the Pineapple one didn't really taste like coconut, and fellow Yelper Cheryl R. had one earlier so she confirmed it for me. After tasting both, the Pineapple was the winner for me! The other one tasted like an original marg. Pass! The slushy melted quickly due to the hot weather coupled with a lot of body heat in a small space. It was so yummy though, and I must have inhaled it in a matter of seconds! I hope the next time I return, they'll have other fruity flavors. Thank you Nigel, I'm coming back no doubt!! IG: @serpentine_cider read more
4 years ago
First of all, shoutout to Nigel for being a great bartender! Great recommendations and very knowledgeable about everything offered. This place is definitely hard to find and I think it would help if they got some better signage out front. I would've never known about this place if I didn't have a Yelp Event in the same space. I got a glass of their Sour Cherry. While I did really enjoy it, I wish there was a stronger cherry flavor to it. I did taste test two others as well: the Raspberry BlackBerry was really lacking in flavor, so I wouldn't get that again, and the Guava, which was a really nice, refreshing summer cider. If you enjoy guava, you would love this for sure! They also had two cider slushies, which I thought was very unique: Margarita and Pineapple Coconut. Unfortunately, I don't like either of those flavors much, so I didn't try it. But I would love to come back and try some if they change up the flavors. read more
Came here for some last minute drinks and remembered this amazing spot! We went on late afternoon on a Saturday and there were a couple of groups but there was plenty of seating inside and outside. Had to get the full pour of the Sour Cherry because I loved that one last time and it was so good!!!! It might be my favorite alcoholic drink of all time and they sell crowlers and cans of them too. My boyfriend got to the Guava and we hadn't tried that one last time but he said he loved this one too! Didn't get them this time but I definitely will next time I stop by! read more
1 year ago
Good service, great cider & food, and a lovely cozy, low key atmosphere! A real hidden gem in the area, so glad we found it :) read more
This lovely little tasting room shares its space with a couple of other businesses (Lost Cause Meadery and Rollin Roots) so you can sample quite a few things if you're looking to explore. Folks were quite lovely to interact with at all of the spots so show them some love next time you swing by! They do have some non-alcoholic offerings too, just in case you can't drink, so something for everybody. Parking was pretty trivial to find in the expansive lot, as was seating (which was mostly interior, though a few outside seats were available). Our bartender was very knowledgeable and answered our every question about their menu and offerings. We went with a 5-flight offerings of their experimental ciders: Sour Tropics, Juniper Sage, Apple Pie, Pineapple, Blood Orange Hibiscus. They even had a bunch of customized flight holders with marker labels on them (the usefulness of this cannot be overstated). Sure enough the descriptors are remarkably true to what we got. The apple pie was indeed remarkably like drinking liquified apple pie (minus the carbs and texture of course). The juniper was quite the unusual one that I found rather pleasant for sipping, but my brother couldn't stand at all. The sour tropics and pineapple were a bit too sour for my tastes. That said, the blood orange hibiscus was a common favorite. We then proceeded to take home some crowlers filled with their hot chocolate (because really, that sounds amazing and we felt lucky) and the blood orange. All in all, we had a great time and it's a lovely place to chillax and sip some local brews. read more
1 year ago
I love Serpentine Cider, and I love this shared space with Lost Cause Meadery and Rollin Roots. It is a great place to hang out with friends with different options to satisfy everyone. One side of the bar is dedicated for Lost Cause, while the other side around the corner is for Serpentine. Before the bar, there is a window where you can purchase food from Rollin Roots. The last time I went, I came on a Friday evening with a few friends. We were able to find a seat quickly for the four of us. I opted to do a cider flight with 5 different ciders to try. All of the ciders were great, and I will definitely be back. read more
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2 years ago
Wonderful atmosphere to catch up with friends! On a Friday night I met my friends here at 6pm. We hadn't seen me another in a long while due to the pandemic. The ciders did not disappoint and neither did the company! I loved that you could get a flight--it's my favorite thing to do--sample multiple beverages! My absolute favorite of theirs was sour cherry. I actually ended up getting a full pour of this drink it was so amazing. They have a cider for everyone. I sampled lemon, raspberry, ginger, sour cherry and one other--the name eludes me. I think lemon was my least favorite. They also had food here. We got truffle fries, Mac and cheese balls, and fried pickles. All were BOMB! I think this is through another business within the facility, because they had a sign for it as we ordered but I do not recall the name. Either way, this place will NOT disappoint! Oh and they rent out their outdoor patio, too. It was rented when we went for a surprise birthday party. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Great ciders. Probably the best I have ever had. Parking isn't bad and it's not usually too busy. Service is abysmal. I've been here a few times and the young ladies are more into their phones and conversations at the bar and amongst themselves than anything else. They close at 9pm on Saturdays but come early because they didn't seem as if they wanted to take any orders after 8. They started cleaning up and even cleaning the bathrooms 45 mins before close.....while no one was behind the bar to serve drinks for the 6 people here! Amazing I asked when they close since she hasn't been behind the bar in a half hour and she became argumentative. She said "I was trying to close"! An hour early! Come on read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
been here a few times now and I still love getting the 4 piece flight. it's the perfect amount to pair with dinner from rollin roots and the right amount of variety to try each flavor and remember them. my go to is always the pineapple cider as well as the margarita cider. they're both so flavorful and unique! their apple cider is also solid. Juniper sage and spa water are definitely unique...but can taste a bit too soapy floral for me. I prefer the reliable fruit flavors over the botanical. I love that they have a rotating menu so each time I come in, there's always something new to try! and if you're not feeling cider, then just step to the side to try some mead from lost meadery! read more
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Can we bring in outside food?
Is there a party limit and is food served here?
Currently, the only party size limits are due to Covid19. They have a few long tables outside that cam fit 6 or so people well. There is a fantastic in house food business…
Hi, I was wondering if you guys were strictly 21+ during the week?
Family friendly. I brought my 2 toddlers. No problem.
