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    Upcider

    4.2 (669 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Cideries
    Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    UPCIDER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Buffalo Fries and a Grass Fed Lamb Burger and a Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, both served as sliders.

    Two sliders tonight, along with the buffalo fries. They were not busy at all, in fact I was the 3rd table. The sliders both had nice flavor, one lamb and one fried chicken, but the fries were terribly cold and served in the weirdest way possible: diced celery and carrots on top of the buffalo sauce on the fries. Additionally, the celery was white and had no green to it at all. I was intrigued, but only in a bad way as it was too much pretending to be a great idea for what could've been a simple win: hot fries with some nice spicy buffalo sauce. The pickled beets as a garnish were exceptionally tasty, and being chilled, quite nice (unlike the chilly fries). The restaurant was clean and well lit, and the bartender was efficient and kind. With so many great options off Van Ness, I won't patron them again.

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    Shine H.

    Came here on a Friday night with a large party of ~10. It wasn't super busy so we were able to all be seated immediately. Very cute decor and ambience was nice. *note that it's on the second floor. The paper menu is for food only and you need to order your cider from the bar. There's about 20 different cider and we sampled a few before deciding on ordering. For an amateur cider consumer like me, I liked the Fort point super dry (#17), Aspall dry (#14), and Far West (#18). #17- very straightforward and easy to drink for me. #14- similar to 17 but slightly sweeter. #18- i like the cinnamon taste, reminds me of spiced apple cider. on the sweeter side and doesn't taste like alcohol. The bartender is very friendly and gave good recommendations. Ciders are great and if you like cider, you will love this place. (note: there's only cider, no beer. hope you're not surprised) additional notes: the music was at a good volume when we arrived around 9pm, but once it got later and the DJ started playing, music got a bit loud for conversations.

    cider at the bar
    Justin W.

    Great variety of cider and awesome ambiance. Two of my friends have hosted gatherings here and the vibes were great. I enjoyed just going around and looking at all the cool decor Tip: You can order the flight to try several ciders or you can ask to try a free sample of ciders before ordering. I liked their citricy ciders the best personally.

    Cider flights
    Molly T.

    If you enjoy cider, this place is a MUST. The variety and sheer quantity of ciders on the menu - both bottle and draft - is jaw dropping. Every cider in our flight rotations was great and unique. We really enjoyed talking about the ones we loved most, especially the pear-based cider from Sweden as well as the cider with maple in it. These were next level. When you arrive, the place may be quieter than you'd expect (I believe this is due to its location). Don't let that fool you. I genuinely think Upcider would be wall-to-wall with people if it were in, say, Marina or North Beach. Regardless, I'll still be making the trip back to enjoy Upcider and their very knowledgeable staff.

    Grass Fed Lamb Burger - pretty tasty; with Garlic Fries - yum!
    Vanessa D.

    Came here on a random Friday night. Vibes were chill, loved the ambiance and this spot being on the second floor at the corner of a street, it was nice to sit by the window and overlook the street corner. DRINK: Chardonnay - okay FOOD: lamb burger with garlic fries- we were starving so we inhaled it. Super tasty though but MY specific preference is beef patty greater than lamb patty despite being obsessed with everything else lamb. That's just my personal preference and doesn't change how delicious the burger was. The garlic fries were yummy Good vibes, I'd be back

    Cider, chicken wings and Italian meatballs
    James D.

    I was on the hunt for hard kombucha and was headed to The Arbor when I walked past this place and wandered inside and HOLY MOLY what amazing food, get the chicken wings! And try the sliders cabbage wrapped with sweet potato fries! The blueberry ketchup is so good! Great service, chill spot with couches and chill areas for gatherings and game playing. Pac Mac arcade game on the wall and places to charge electronics. So glad I wandered in.

    Dining/drinking area
    Courtney C.

    Cider is great, food is okay, ambiance and service is great. Super cute ambiance/decor/ lighting with views overlooking polls. Cider was really good, the food was okay but honestly I would have preferred to go somewhere else's to eat. Would come back for drinks only!

    SY C.

    Very cute spot on Polk street and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there is a place to get cider in the city! It's a nice change from all the beer, wine and cocktail places. It's self service from the bar and you can find a spot anywhere to take a seat - it wasn't very busy on a Friday night. The music was a weird mix of electronic and I think they could've capitalized on the chill vibes in there with a more mellow playlist. The cider selection is pretty large and the bartenders are very patient about explaining them and letting you taste test what you like. I can't remember what I got exactly but they were both delicious. Definitely let them know what you like and try little sips until you find what you prefer. I didn't try any of the food but I think this would be a nice after work spot for a get together since it's pretty big but isn't super crowded.

    Steph C.

    There are few places in SF that is serves Cider only and this place is it. I was exposed to cider in one of my Europe trips and was thoroughly surprised this place existed. So many unique flavors. My fav was the guava cider. Staff also very friendly and lets you try as many as you like! The food is also really good. I tried the lamb burger medium rare and loved it. The food has Mediterranean / Middle East flavors and spices I enjoyed. Space was open and airy and a refreshing change to the bar scene in SF. Looking forward to coming back.

    Garlic Fries & blueberry ketchup
    Priyanka S.

    Upcider is one of my favorite restaurants/bars in lower nob hill. If you are a cider lover like myself Upcider is fabulous as there are a plethora of artisanal spiked ciders that are lovely, bubbly and light. That being said, my all time favorite item at upcider is their bread pudding. This bread pudding is served piping hot, buttery and will melt in your mouth with notes of caramel, maple and fresh cream dolloped atop. Every bite is decadent and delicious! The garlic fries and flatbread are also great. **Pro tip: make sure to ask for the blueberry ketchup on the side.**

    Compare with a regular lahmacun
    Berrin Y.

    We got $18 lahmacun!!! We have been told it is 3 times larger than regular size ones. This is not true st all, this is unbelievable!!!! Go get your lahmacun from Sultan at Livermore or Alaturka in SF for $8 They are ripping costumers I can tell.

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    Food was so delicious. The drink flight was perfect for getting a taste of a few I had my eye on.

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    Ask the Community - Upcider

    Any dry cider on tap?

    We were given tap as soon as we sat down

    Does Upcider offer any happy hour specials?

    Not sure if they have Happy Hour but they do have a flight of 6- 4 oz. for $20 and other deals. It's a cool place which also serves appetizers.

    Are flights done here for cider?

    Yes! I believe they do flights of 6. It's great.

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    Ch11 Cellars - The flight

    Ch11 Cellars

    4.8(30 reviews)
    42.8 miDowntown

    Stumbled upon this place while looking to extend a hangout with a friend, and ended up taking them…read moreto their first cidery! What a cool space! It's spacious and the vibes were chill. I don't hear about many places that make mead/cider in the area. It's a bit cold inside. There's plenty of parking outside. On a weekday night, the area was bustling due to their neighbors at Hapa's and pinball next door. There is parking aplenty. The cashier was incredibly nice. We got to try all 5 cider flavors as a flight. They were surprisingly strong. None of the meads were available unfortunately. Guava Gremlin 6% - This tastes like you're on a tropical vacation. The guava is stronger in the aftertaste, and is a bit light when you drink it. Hibiscus Garden Party 5.5% - This one is fragrant and gorgeous. Tastes like a tart fruit. It's like Starbucks refresher but more flavorful, more sour, and alcoholic. Pearracuda 5.8% - Tart and fruity! It tasted the most tart to me out of all the drinks. The pear smell is light. I was tasting the sourness more than I was tasting a typical pear flavor. Golden Rift 5% - The body and taste of this one was noticeably different, not as tart nor bubbly as the others. It tasted a lot like a beer actually, although not bread-y. It's peculiar and I didn't mind it, but I wouldn't drink a whole cup of it. I think some people would not like it. Ride or Dry - 6.8% - This was our favorite! I was expecting more bitterness and sourness, but it's actually very easy to drink. You would not expect it to be 6.8% ABV. How dangerous! I can get a whole cup of it. All in all, I think this spot is so neat. It was fun trying all the flavors in a nice environment. I highly recommend and look forward to trying their new items next time!

    Great spot for fresh ciders! It's rare to find a cidery around here, so my friends and I were…read moreexcited to check it out. We wanted to try everything, so we ordered two flights. It was fun sampling all the different flavors! Not all flavors were good though... but that is up for you to decide. The space has a laid-back, warehouse vibe, and they even have some board games for guests. It's a chill place to hang out with friends, and I saw people bringing their kids and dogs, which is cool. Personally, I'd pick this place over a brewery any day because I love my drinks sweet and bubbly!

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