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    Taproot Cider House

    4.3 (400 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Music Venues
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Debra S.

    This continues to be a craveable go to for me. This is an annual trek. We will generally eat 2 or 3 meals here in a couple days. This is vegan friendly and, even better, vegan unique and delicious. Although the vegan options are less than prior, they are delicious, even for the non-vegan foodies. Fabulous decor, even after the remodel following the fire. Lovely detail. The variety of ciders is outstanding. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

    Nice bar area with cool driftwood aesthetics.
    Jeff W.

    If you're in Traverse City and want a nice spot to vibe with a cool beverage and a plant based meal the Taproot could be for you. They have a nice little outdoor space where you can chill watch the ongoings of the streets around you (which is where I sat). The inside is pretty cool too decorated with pieces of driftwood and it has a nice vibe to it. We had a couple of their house ciders that were pretty good too. Off the menu we had a firewood pizza with was vegan and the Asian cauliflower starter also vegan both were very good. There are also many other vegan options to choose from too. Also the food came out in a very timely manner. The service was great. Our server was very friendly. social and when we were done we were under no pressure to leave.

    Mac and cheese
    Carly M.

    We were looking for a place to eat that was relevantly close to our house and this place does not take reservations so we put our name in and then wandered around the downtown until our name was called. We picked this place because the menu looked good and they had a variety of ciders to choose from, and we were very pleased with the cider selection and the food that we ordered. It was a cute little place that was rustically decorated, and the people are also really nice. I only gave it a four because we were not able to secure a reservation and you have to put your name on a waiting list .

    Rylan Y.

    We came as a walk-in on a sunday evening and had to wait about 10 minutes for an inside table. We waited at the bar and decided to get a cider flight. They have a large selection of rotating draft ciders and we got to try 4 different ones. All of them were really delicious, the el chavo cider that was flavored with habanero peppers was my favorite one. They each had unique flavor profiles and they seem to have a wide range of ciders for different preferences. After we were seated, we ordered our dinner. I got the Taproot grilled cheese for my main, as I love a fruity grilled cheese. The bacon was crispy, and the house french bread has a good bite but still is soft to melt with the other ingredients. The apricot jam and apples were a nice contrast to what I believe was gouda cheese. The house made chips that came with it had such a good crunch to them. My partner got the Caesar salad and as lovers of Caesar dressing, this one passes the test. It was a large salad and the dressing was plentiful. (didn't get a picture) The service was pretty good and our waitress was able to help us navigate the allergens we had at the table. Overall Taproot was a good experience and when i am in Traverse city again, I would come back!

    Side salad
    Katy C.

    We had a little bit of time and wanted a snack and a drink, so Nate and I stopped in to Taproot recently. I wasn't really blown away by anything on the food menu, and it seemed really pricey to me. We went with a side salad to share, as well as a flight and glass of cider. They specialize in ciders which I usually love. I liked that you can get a flight of whatever kinds you want, you just pay $3 per sample. I chose 3 different ciders but they were out of the one I really wanted (cherry ginger). I got a peach, lavender, and another semi-dry. They were all just okay for me, but the peach was my favorite. The salad was generously sized for a "side" salad, and had some fun additions like apples and candied nuts. Our server was really nice and very welcoming. I just didn't love this place this time.

    Flight
    Kendra M.

    Absolutely LOVED Taproot! The selections of ciders were awesome and I liked that they had different to-go size options. I built my own flight and was able to try several different brands of cider that I'd never heard of. I'm a big cider person, and attend the national cider summit frequently, so I was especially impressed how many microbreweries they had on draft that I'd never had before. Plus, the food was DELICIOUS. The options were healthy, nutritious, and farm-to-table but absolutely not lacking in flavor. I had the Farmhouse Mac & Cheese with leeks, apples, and jalapeños. It's up there as one of my favorite Mac & cheeses ever! My husband had a taco plate - which was disappointing because it was only 2 tacos. When advertised as a "plate", we were definitely expecting at least some rice and beans or something. He was still hungry after the tacos, which led to our favorite dish... The Thai Chicken Meatballs with peanut sauce were SO GOOD!! We seriously debating coming back another day of our trip just to get them again. Overall Taproot was one of our top spots in Traverse City. The patio was lovely, the staff was great, and food and cider were fantastic. I'd easily recommend to anyone!

    Anthony M.

    Stopped into Taproot Cider House in Traverse City and split the Korean bowl and wahoo tacos with a friend. The bowl was nothing special and felt a bit overpriced, but the tacos were fantastic, even on corn tortillas, which normally aren't my favorite. The restaurant itself is pretty average overall, but I still enjoyed my time. It was super crowded, so I was grateful we were able to grab a couple seats at the bar. Shoutout to Brandi, our bartender, who was phenomenal and really made the experience better. For more personal recommendations and travel tips, check out my adventures on Instagram: @OfficialTravelGuy

    Three bean soup
    Pranjali S.

    This was a good experience with decent food. We came here on a Sat evening when Traverse City was buzzing with people because of the cherry festival. Thankfully, there were tables available and we got seated immediately. Our server, Emily, was very nice, so a shout-out to her. They have several options for people with dietary restrictions, which was nice to see. We ordered the house special three bean soup, the smoked trout Caesar salad, the fish tacos and the Pappas con rajas tacos. We also got the cherry ginger cider and the spicy mojito. The soup was the best part of the meal - super delicious! They had first told us of another soup as the special which sounded better, but it was changed and this one was also wonderful. The tacos were decent enough. Are they the best tacos I have had? No, but they were good enough to finish. The salad was delicious because my brother cleaned up the whole plate. The cherry ginger cider was actually more ginger-y and less cherry than I expected. I didn't particularly enjoy the mojito. It was slightly spicy as expected, but I think the spicy flavor took away from the mojito flavor. It was also lined with sugar on the rim. That took away from the spicy flavor. It felt like a confused drink. The ambiance is chic urban garden vibe...a little dark but fitting for a cider house. The music was good. Parking is along the street or in public parking lots. We had to walk a little bit. Price wise, it was on the moderately pricey side.

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    Dan-Carolina J.

    A great selection of hard cider. Didn't try the food but it looks good. Great atmosphere and friendly people.

    Sonia C.

    Loved the food and drinks!!! The cider hit a little too hard and did not expect it but it was a nice surprise (:

    Beautiful busy spot

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    Superb food and service! Loved that there were several GF options and our server was super helpful.

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    Great GF menu! Excellent food! Highly recommend! Thank you! Great cider! Beautiful luncheon options! Fabulous!

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    Birria tacos were amazing. Good ciders from several local companies, amazing cocktails cider donut was good too!

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    Good ambience, great menu options. Broad selection of draft beers, non alcoholic options also

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    The best selection of ciders around. Great food too. Very busy so it's hard to get a table at times

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    Ask the Community - Taproot Cider House

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes dogs are allowed on the patio! 🙂

    Is this family friendly?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant family friendly?

    Yep, I've seen plenty of families bring their children when I went.

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    Review Highlights - Taproot Cider House

    They allow dogs, amazing service from Katie, delicious Cider Flights - especially the dry ones -, and really good food.

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