The new Stem Ciders location is clutch. There is a great central bar with barstool seating both indoors and on the patio. There are tables inside and outside, as well. They have a great selection of ciders, hard tea, seltzer and beer on draft. I enjoyed the hard tea a lot more than I thought I would. They also have a limited selection of hard alcohol to "add on" to your beverage. And, they have a limited menu of small bites. read more

Now this was a chill place to relax and unwind after a random afternoon at the park and I must say it all hit the spot here! The ciders are in a good variety with each one being just as good as the next one while I can't remember each of them I had as I was just soo tired by this point in the adventure I can say I did enjoy each one of them as they all had awesome flavors and were just refreshing! The fried mushrooms we ordered were outstanding they had a Thai chili sauce on them which was super yummy mixed with a perfectly fried shroom that was full of flavor making for some of the best fried mushrooms I've ever had! My burger was just standard while the meat was flavorful the green chili fell short leaving me wishing it had more chili on it but don't get me wrong it was still yummy and a good burger that you really can't go wrong with! Overall chill place to grab some cider who knows if I'll ever get back here again but if so I'll be looking forward to it! read more

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Had a great visit after work to Stem Ciders! Stem has some of the more unique and complex flavor profiled ciders that I have tried! So often it seems like ciders automatically have that original apple cider taste, but Stem goes out of the box! The customizable flights ($12) made it super easy to try the ciders. On this visit, my favorites were the hard mango and hazy apricot! However, I liked all that I tried- salted cucumber, chile guava, and hard peach tea! Most unusual was definitely the salted cucumber! I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was too! My partner and I tried the soft pretzels ($11.95) and the green chile and pepper jack burger ($17.95). Both were great! Pretzels were fresh, tender, and piping hot! Comes with 3 and they paired well with the cider cheese. The burger was incredible tasty caramelized onions, green chile, beef, and cheese- we requested aioli on the side but great flavors and served with perfect crispy fries! This RiNo location was super relaxing with both indoor and patio seating and live music during this particular evening! Service was attentive and friendly! read more

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A must visit for cider lovers in the area, my wife and I tried a flight of 4 and none of them disappointed. They have an outdoor patio and inside they have a bar top as well as some lower and higher tables. Sit where you want or host puts you and scan the QR code to order and drinks and food will be brought to you. The staff we interacted with were friendly and knowledgeable of their products and welcoming. The overall vibe is industrial which seemed to be working for them. My wife and I thought that all the ciders we tried were outstanding especially the apricot haze and blueberry lime. Although the best decision we made was grabbing the Bison Short Rib Poutine....it was soooooooo good! Perfect dish for us to split during our visit and bring from Maine rarely if ever find Bison on the menu. To recap like I said at the start if you are a cider lover than visit this spot! Even worth those who aren't in to ciders due to having food. read more

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Last hurrah for the rino location. Really enjoyed the lava flow and blueberry lime ciders! Great service and location. I'll miss this place. read more

Stem Ciders - Blueberry lime cider with bergamot too, zesty and tasty - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent, scratch made food. The bison short rib poutine is amazing! Med rare burger? No problem, and executed perfectly. The black and blue steak was fantastic, and the chargrilled asparagus was text book, perfectly crisp tender. The cider flights are a no-brainer way to try their delicious ciders, and there was not a single miss of the 8 we tried. Technically 9, since my husband ordered a 16 oz of an additional flavor. Our favorite was the blueberry lime, an unexpected twist on the ubiquitous lemon blueberry pairing, and we took 2 growlettes to go. Service was excellent, too; friendly and knowledgeable. Overall one of my favorite Denver experiences! read more

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Came to Stem before a Rockies game, and enjoyed the experience! It was a nice day, so the patio was already full, so we were seated inside. Nice to have the garage door above the bar open for the fresh air! Ordered a flight of ciders to try a bunch, and all were a little unexpected from what I thought! I got Pear, Lavender, Hibiscus and Peach. None of them were very effervescent, but I actually prefer that! Lavender didn't have as much flavor as I hoped, and Peach wasn't super fruity as I thought. I think next time I'd get a pint of the Hibiscus with ice! We ordered the squash dish, which was REALLY tasty, all ingredients together in a bite was perfect, would order again. Could've used more squash though honestly! Service started out a little slow, but we arrived during a shift change, and then it was spot on and friendly! read more

Stem Ciders - Cider Flight; (4) 2.5 oz pours - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing service. So friendly and answered our questions and gave us their "insight" for choices. Had brunch and tasting for start of my Bach weekend and also stopped here in Brew Bike tour later that weekend! Brewery vibes - bathrooms were clean as was the place overall. read more

Stem Ciders - Mango frozen, cider tasting and Paloma cider (aged in tequila barrel) - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm a big cider gal, so this place was great! The cider flavors are unique and really go to show what the variety of ciders can look like. My friend and I ordered the charcuterie board and the pretzels to share together, Nothing special about the pretzels, but I did really like the shape of them. The charcuterie board was pretty yummy-although it felt like there could have been more intentionality with the almonds and jam? But not really a big deal. My favorite cider had to be the Neural Nectar! It is really beautifully set up and I like the ambiance of the place as a whole. The only complaint that I had was that it took a bit to get our drinks and to also get sat. Wasn't too long, but had never had that sort of wait in a taproom setting. Would definitely come here again, maybe in a date setting! read more

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3.5 stars. Another RiNo eatery checked off the list! I've been procrastinating on Stem because cider isn't my alcoholic beverage of choice. But it was conveniently located near friends I was hanging out with, so we grabbed some barstools on the outdoor patio (it was PACKED) until a few tables opened up. Service is excellent, but it felt chaotic and a little slow. I had a cider flight (that's the way to go) though they were out of a few selections. Delicious variety that educated me on the possibility of cider flavors. Got a lamb burger and fries to go with the flight. The fries were better than the lamb and overall wasn't impressed by the food, but would definitely come back for cider if I was ever craving that. read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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By far our absolute FAVORITE spot in RiNo! I'm not a fan of beer, so when I saw they had a cider place I knew I had to go. We went and between the very affordable cider flights, friendly staff & huge selection, it's now our go-to! They also have most of their ciders available in 4 packs to go. The cider flights (4 drinks) for $12 is an absolute steal. They rotate their selections pretty frequently, but over time, our favorites have been: Singapore Sling, Off Dry, Apricot Haze & Tangerine Whip They have both indoor and outdoor seating + bar seating. Everyone who works there is very friendly! read more

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Love love love their products. Cider is the best in Colorado and the flavors are fun and unique. This taphouse does tend to run out of items pretty often, giving you less options than Lafayette location. The outdoor patio is great and shaded, in a courtyard with a few other shops. Food is ok, but better options near by, so come for the bevs. If using craft tapped or other bogo situation, ask them first what qualifies. I've been denied it a few times for not ordering qualifying drinks. read more

Stem Ciders is a great place in the heart of RiNo! It has a chill relaxed vibe with a nice patio. They have solid food options and many unique ciders to choose from. Our waiter was very friendly and patient, giving us her recommendations. I definitely recommend going if you are looking for a low-key drink and maybe some food. read more

Stem Ciders - Cider Flight - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I am not often in downtown, but when I am, I try at least one of their cideries to see what the buzz is about. Stem is probably one of the better ones I have tried in recent years down here. Though they are a struggle to get to (thanks inner-city navigation!), they got the place all laid out for your arrival. They also repurposed some deli coolers to serve you some packs ice cold if you wanted some on the go. We decided to also try the food while we were here. The truffle fries were okay, definitely not something I'd recommend coming here for. read more

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What a great little find! Fun place in RiNo to grab a cider with a bite. Stem Ciders has friendly staff that appreciate you stopping by. Their motto is, "the world is your orchard" and they definitely provide this with their extensive selection of ciders ranging from dry to sweet, depending on your preference. Our bartender steered us toward the more traditional European cider fare - the butter braised mushrooms with potato pancakes. A perfect compliment to our ciders. read more

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This was the perfect place to catch up with an old friend. We came in on a Saturday at 12:45 p.m. We had a reservation to be safe, but the place was only half full at this hour. The staff was friendly and offered suggestions when what we originally wanted to order wasn't available. The charred broccoli was fantastic! We ate it up so quickly. The combination of the citrus, savory spice, cheese, and crunch was delightful. The salad was pretty standard, but the bacon chocolate chip pancakes were very nice -- slightly crispy edges with a soft, fluffy center. Neither the bacon nor the chocolate overpowered each other. read more

Stem Ciders - Breakfast salad, Bacon chocolate chip pancakes - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Yes and yes! Yes the beer and food is good so yes you should visit. Love the shareables and my partner enjoyed her cider flights. I ordered a cocktail and was surprised how they infused cider into popular cocktails. The ambiance is amazing especially if you get to sit outside. Service is good. Would visit again. read more

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The food here was so goooood. We stopped here on our first stop to Denver and we were so upset they were closed the rest of our trip. There was a lot of stuff on the menu and everyone inside was super nice it was a great vibe. The cider choices were all really delicious, some I've never even heard of. There was so much more on the menu that we wanted to try, but they just means we'll have to fly back! If you're in the Denver area I definitely recommend Stem because it's just perfect for everyone! read more

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I really wanted to visit stems physical location after trying out their cans of cider. The ciders that I had just out of the cans (their dry, hibiscus, and pear flavor) were complete perfection and I have become a big fan! So we visited stem ciders and it exceeded my expectations! On arrival we were greeted as soon as we walked in the door and were walked to our table. We did not know that they served food, but it was around dinner time when we came so we decided that we might as well get some food too while we were there. We started off each trying one of their ciders. I got a salted cucumber and loved it. My husband got their rotating whiskey aged cider which happened to be an old fashioned right now. He loves old fashions and he very much approved of their old fashioned cider! We were off to a great start. We both tried they burgers I got the green chile and pepper jack burger and he got the lamb burger. Both were phenomenal, like this place could just sell burgers and they would do amazing! Better than going to an actual burger joint in my opinion! Lastly we got a cider flight in our flight we got the hard peach tea, hard mango lemonade, raspberry, and chile guava. Our favorite out of this was the raspberry. The drinks, food, atmosphere, and service were all top notch. I would definitely bring visiting friends here and really use any excuse to come here again. I love trying their drinks that they only have at their physical location. If I could I would rate them 6 or more stars! read more

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Loved our first visit to Stem Ciders. Stem checked all the boxes.... Great vibe, wide selection of ciders to sample, good food, friendly servers. Depending on your mood you can go with a pre-selected flight or customize any four from the drafts menu. This allows a ton of flexibility and the chance to sample several ciders, especially if you share sips with your table. I liked all my chosen 4 ciders, in particular the tangerine whip. The hurricane haze and Singapore sling were also delightful. My son's favorite was the lavender. My husband chose the "explore" flight which came with the peppermint mocha cider. This one, as I suspected, was not for me. Adventurous, yes. But as much as I love chocolate, mocha and cider go together like ketchup and ice cream. Just don't. Still, I applaud the risk taking effort! We got lunch at Stem as well. Burgers for the guys, tomato-basil soup for me. All satisfying and delicious. Fries were on point, too. The staff we interacted with were all awesome! The weather on our visit was bordering on too-cold-for-outside, so we sat in. The patio looked like a great space if warm enough. All in all, I'd say you can't miss coming to Stem! read more

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Came on a weekday with some out of town friends and had a great time. It was pretty empty, I think we were the only ones there and I loved the space. I went before when they were at a smaller location and I feel like I like the new bigger layout. They have an indoor-outdoor bar that services a small outdoor space and indoor space on either side. My friend ordered a pretzel and enjoyed it along with each of us trying a flight of ciders. Really enjoyed the relaxed vibe and the ciders are always great. The only cider we weren't huge fans of was the old fashioned flavored one but otherwise a hit. read more

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This was a cool cider bar! Great drinks and nice atmosphere. However, we must have caught them at a bad day because we had ordered the bison short rib poutine but the server forgot to place the order and the place closed early (Oct. 26th) so we did not get to enjoy the food. The server felt remorseful and was very apologetic. read more

I love this place to stop in for a quick drink and a delicious bite. They have great snacks and wonderful entries. I tried their fried deviled eggs, and they were delicious. I love how they always have a rotating tab, and the bartenders are super knowledgeable. The brewery is in a lovely spot downtown with a lot of art and other restaurants. I definitely suggest stopping in a few cider fanatic or in the area! read more

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We popped in on a Thursday night while walking around RiNo and had a nice time here. We went with the staff's choice flight (real light, paloma, leaves, and chile guava), as well as the pear cider and a cider donut. They were all really tasty and honestly couldn't even taste the alcohol. We both liked the paloma the best, and I also really enjoyed the uniqueness of the leaves (seriously just tasted like a bottle of tea!). The cider donuts were decent, but not what I think of as a cider donut -- these almost tasted like slices of a loaf of zucchini bread. Loved the bluegrass music and looks like they have tons of fun events throughout the week including live music, pairings with other local businesses, etc. read more

Stem Ciders - Staff's Choice Cider Flight - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I like to consider myself a burger lover. A burger aficionado if you must say and the green chili burger at Stem Cider has been the best burger I've tried in Denver so far from all my visits. The burger itself is so moist that the juices dripped out with every bite. The green chile provided a delicious echo of flavor that left you wanting to come back for another bite. Also, not to forget we had amazing service here. After ordering a cucumber flavored beer I realized that it was not entirely the flavor I was expecting and wanted a different beer to go with my burger. Our server was so kind to exchange my beer for free for a new one that I would enjoy. Will definitely be back to try more of their burgers! read more

Stem Ciders - Green Chile and pepper Jack burger - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

There, of course, had to be cideries involved in our travels to Denver since it was for my birthday! We found Stem that would also be somewhat close to Ball Arena where we were headed next for the Red Wings/Avalanche game. They have more than one location but this one is in the Five Points area that is a part of town being renovated and has lots of awesome places to check out. Our walk up was freezing so we tried to make it quick but of course I noticed the beautiful murals on the surrounding walls so stopped. That area of town has a ton! Stem has a large tent set up outside with tables for nicer days/evenings but definitely no one was considering it that night. LOL. Inside we found two friendly employees willing to help with our decisions and let us taste anything a head of time. I really do appreciate that and I know a lot of places that are moving to no samples and that is sad. They should just limit and base it off what the person is getting or how much they are actually ordering. So many times I have read the ingredients and thought of that sounds delicious and then get a sample and it be gross to where I am not willing to drink a full glass. (Not talking about Stem, just breweries and cideries in general). Giving a tiny sip to taste it really doesn't hurt your bottom line because people will just not order anything and leave. We have done this several times. Luckily, the Stem employees were knowledgeable about their products to give us an even more in depth idea to the flavor profiles and make our selection for the flight. Funny enough, this was a great example of why flights are also a great thing to have. We had a couple samples but then also went in blind on two since they are just 4 oz. Our favorite one was the Tangerine Whip, one we went in blind on and we really weren't expecting to like it as much as we did. Ben and I were fighting each off the little 4oz glass. LOL. Of course, my luck was that it was the one cider that they didn't have in cans (or not yet). I was so disappointed in that because we didn't have time to get a full glass because of the game but also I would have brought that back home to Florida with me. It was delicious!! While we sipped on our ciders we also enjoyed their gluten-free cider donuts that were fresh and warm along with maple whip for dipping. Personally, I couldn't even tell they were gluten-free. Can't wait to go back and also try their other location. read more

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being such a well known beer town, it would be easy for this place to get overshadowed and overlooked. That would be a mistake. Having just moved to a new location, this taphouse is both in a very happening spot but kind of hidden being two streets over from Larimer. But what you get from that move is an absolutely beautiful location with excellent indoor and outdoor seating. Its a lot of fun with a group trying a bunch of different flavors. No e were losers, but the absolute must is the astral (its a shame it doesnt come in cans). The food is great, I dont normally order the entrees but instead focus on a few shareables. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this place built a menu that really pairs well with ciders. read more

Lis was so friendly and fun on the quiet Sunday we stopped by. I always make a point to stop by Stem when in town. They are one of the best cideries IMO. Love the Chile Guava cider the most. Do try the others though as they all are special in their own way. Plenty of seating options from indoor to outdoor. Street parking is very easy. They often have special events, food pairings, and glass giveaway promos. They have great branding too which doesn't hurt. read more

I really like this place. I am a huge cider fan. So I was very excited to be at a place where this specifically is the specialty here. My favorites are the Dry Cider and The Raspberry! The dry is very balanced and the raspberry has a nice kick to it.They have so many that you can try. Get a flight to try a bunch and then get your favorite in a glass! This place has a lot to offer including brunch which we plan on trying soon and will add to this review when we do. The people were super nice and it was very quick service as well. The bathrooms were clean and so was the actual place itself very well taken care of. Can't wait to come back here ! read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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this review is for possibly the best dish in denver... honey harissa roasted carrots, whipped feta, cream fraiche, garbanzo crisps. unbelievably incredible, thoughtful, and delicious. their other dishes are similar. the butter braised mushrooms are to die for. they come with an egg yolk and 3 potato pancakes. their burgers are great, the roasted chicken is wonderful. we frequented their old location 2 blocks away. when they moved to this new one it's obvious that their new elevated food program is going to be super successful. read more

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I had a phenomenal experience at Stem Ciders! I stopped by again recently and had the following: Corcettes Short Rib Poutine Tempura Fried Deviled Eggs All were very delicious and well made. My first stop at Stem I had heard about their brunch and loved every bit of it. The staff is extremely friendly and there is a nice open concept environment with an outdoor patio and indoor seating (with commercial garage doors for a nice breeze). I'm local to the downtown area and make a stop here when I can. This is the place that converted me to ciders. There are many options and the staff stays continually educated. The GM Nick is so friendly and I really appreciated his passion and friendliness. I highly recommend that you give Stem Ciders a try. Don't forget to support local and take home a 4 pack of your favorite beverage! read more

Stem Ciders - Pancakes. Eggs Benedict. Bacon Breakfast Bowl. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Honestly this is some of the best cider we have ever had! We got the two flights of cider (staffs choice and fruity) they were all were delicious and also interesting! Personal favorites were not on the flight but it's the raspberry and pear ciders! We will definitely be returning here for a nice night out again or after a long shift at work! Dan & Lexi read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a great place with great customer service! I highly recommend choosing the flights so that you can try more variety. And they are very well priced! We did the custom flight for $10. I loved the Pear cider best! It tasted creamy, light and refreshing. So I ordered a full drink afterwards hahaha. Definitely will go back to try a slushie! read more

Stem Ciders - Custom flight $10 - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

They moved locations! This spot now has food items and a sweets counter with stuff like macaroons. Interesting change. But, I always like a good cider so a good stop when in the RiNo area. And the ciders at Stem are pretty delicious. I didn't try any food this time, except for one cookies n cream and one almond macaroon. Not like Paris, but a fun couple of bites. read more

Stem is a Denver staple. I wish they had a bigger food menu, I would be in all the time! Their cider is fantastic, and the flights are a lot of fun. The hibiscus is . read more

Don't sleep on the food. I knew this place for its ciders but I'll be back for the food! Our favorite dish was definitely the sweet and sour mushrooms. You wouldn't have known that these are mushrooms! And the pineapple on top was just sheer chef's kiss. I would definitely recommend getting a bunch of the shareables. With the exception of the pretze bites (three chunky pieces of deliciousness but nothing unusual), all of our orders were immensely satisfying especially for the price. Lastly don't forget the ciders. I got hooked on their chili guava during the pandemic but every cider here is just a delight. They aren't afraid to experiment either and they wouldn't put something out if it weren't tasty. read more

This place was a little out of the way from where we were staying, but in the end it was worth the long walk. I went with the non alcoholic cider or "juice" and it was fantastic! It was definitely one of the best natural ciders I've ever had. My travel buddy got the fruity flight. Of the four I sampled, the pear was my favorite. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stumbled across this place while walking around the area. The paintings outside were fun and I appreciated the covered seating and yard games. Inside smelt burnt because of the food special they were doing and I would say that was pretty repulsive. We did a cider tasting. While I enjoyed trying different ciders, I'm not sure there was one I really loved. To be fair I'm not a huge cider person. Each cider I tried had something I loved and disliked about it. But that's what makes the sampler the perfect option until you find something you love. I'd recommend checking it out. Seems good for big groups. read more

Stem Ciders - Outside Artwork - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Can't get a hold of anyone ever either via phone or email. I was going to have a huge party here but not anymore.

Really enjoyed the brunch here the place wasn't overly packed and they had such great options I had a hard time deciding what to get. My guest got the apple waffles with chicken and wowza I love these bubble type waffles and they are soooo flavorful l was eating off her plate. I got the bison short rib Benedict - down side my plate was a little cold by time I got and the Benedict was runny. I wish it was a tad thicker and I had gotten hot and it would have been great. Also tried the tempura deviled eggs which were good. I want to try the bacon chocolate chip pancakes next time. Their dinner items also look great so will definitely be back. read more

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