Really lovely space and over 20 ciders available to drink! A few beer and wine options also. I enjoy Schillings Cider and they were carrying an option this November. Kitchen food options were all tasty. Flavorful and not greasy pub fare, so it's a good spot for dinner. We got Kale Parmesan Flatbread, Sweet Potato Fries, Garlic Fries, Roasted Cauliflower Cute decor with string lights, bar seating, or cozy couches. Big windows to people watch off Polk. Omer is a gracious owner and was so supportive of our large group birthday party. Highly recommend with the drinks, delicious food, and good vibes! read more

Upcider - Kale Parmesan Flatbread, Sweet Potato Fries, Garlic Fries, Roasted Cauliflower - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Friday night. They had a lot of options to try, thy had the fun flights so you can try multiple at a time. The drinks were great, the staff were friendly. It's a great place to hang out and catch up. Street parking only. read more

Upcider - Flight - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Place had a nice crowd on a Saturday around dinner time, including a board game meet up. So many ciders you can try at this cider bar. I ordered a flight to try as many as possible that I've never had before. They had a lot of ciders from California, which is great because I mainly wanted to try local ciders, and some from other states like NY. Food is available but I ate before coming so didn't partake. The bartender is also very nice and you can try a taste before you order a full pint. read more

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I attended an event here recently and everything was great! I loved the space and the decor. The staff was nice and service was quick. They have so many ciders that it was very hard to select 6 of them for my flight. However, the ones I ended up getting were very good! Flavors ranged from pineapple to passionfruit to strawberry (from Sweden, I think... this one ended up being my favorite!). They also had a decent food selection. I ended up ordering their Mac n Cheese, and that was very tasty. The pasta was the right texture and the cheese sauce tasted like they made it fresh with some good cheeses, so it was a very satisfying choice to help balance out the alcohol. I don't usually seek out ciders, but this is a really nice casual spot to hang out, especially in a group. read more

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. read more

Upcider - Buffalo Fries and a Grass Fed Lamb Burger and a Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, both served as sliders. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

Upcider - decor - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

For the price, this place was great. Was in the area looking for dinner, did not disappoint. Hand cut sweet potatoe fries (most places do frozen fries) and grass fed / very tasty - lamb sliders. Bread was fresh. Recommend if you're in the area. read more

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. read more

Upcider - cider at the bar - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tired this very interesting place today for the first time and I really liked it! We tried a flight of ciders and I really enjoyed the variety, different flavors and options available: it was something new to me and lots of fun! And then we tried dessert and the bread pudding is amazing! The owner was very friendly and welcoming and helped us pick among the different types of cider to ensure we got a good variety to test out. The space is also large so there is lots of place to come in larger groups. They also allow board games so a great place to hang out with friends. I look forward to coming back and having some of their food as well. read more

My friend and I went late one night, right before they had a dancing class and the ambiance was nice. Music was a little too loud but we still enjoyed or tasty meals! Food was delicious, not over powering at all. There was no service sadly as it was kinna an "order at the bar" kinna thing, but nevertheless cute! read more

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. read more

Upcider - Cider flights - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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 read more

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I love the location and the window seating views of Polk st. The cider selection is the best I've ever seen. The bartender/proprietor or whoever was very friendly and knowledgeable. He really helped us find the right cider to order. The food was fine. The issue I had was the prices. If you're okay paying $14 for a glass of cider and almost $20 for a couple of slider appetizers, more power to you. I would love this place if it was reasonably priced but it isn't. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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.

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. read more

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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.** read more

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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. read more

Upcider - Compare with a regular lahmacun - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The staff was very attentive and helpful both with selecting ciders and giving recommendations for food. All in all great service, food, and cider selections! read more

Upcider - The upstairs entry. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food 5/5 - lamb sliders ($19) were pricey but delicious Ciders 4/5 - 6 pour tasting flight ($25), my favorites were the Wyders Prickly Pineapple. Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime, one of their most popular, also nice but sweet like soda Side note (A) - my littles enjoyed the free Pac-Man arcade game Side note (B) - bless this place, I left my purse and came back for it two nights later. They had it safely tucked away, what a relief. Big thank you to everyone, especially the Tuesday night staff who presumably found and stored my bag read more

Great, cozy and unique place. Love how it's above street level with big windows, like you're hovering above the chaos.

I really enjoyed this place the food was good, it was a bit expensive for what it was but the bar tender and atmosphere made it make sense. If you like cider this place is for you, if you want a fancy burger, this place is for you. I would return read more

So happy to be back at Upcider!! Yummy food and drink, delicious ciders. Recommend the flights, the Mac and cheese and the creme brulee especially-but everything was good from the fries to the flatbread to the meatballs. Amazing staff, great service, even considering a it was such a busy evening. Thank you! Will be back soon! read more

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Great place and many options! Taking off a star because the ciders are served pretty warm. Taking the time to chill the glasses would make the experience so much better! Hard to enjoy a nice cider when it is not so refreshing! Such an amazing selection of ciders. read more

The owner, I ordered from grubhub, the driver claimed their car was stolen. The owner refused to cancel the order swore at me and hung up on me made me chat through grubhub for an hour. Avoid these toxic people!! read more

Fantastic quality of food, drinks, & service in a cozy environment overlooking everything.

Upcider has the best vibe of any restaurant, lounge, or bar in the area. The people who own and work there are what makes Upcider great. read more

Delicious! Absolutely delicious! Lengthy list of different ciders and beers to try! Also, if you're hungry, they have a handful of yummy bites from flatbreads to fries and sliders! Highly suggest living on the edge and trying a few different ciders. They're all so unique and appreciate how they're from different parts of the world. The upstairs, unique atmosphere is super cozy and has plenty of seating. The customer service is always A1! Had the pleasure of meeting Busra and she is so so kind! Be sure to give her a visit. read more

A really nice hideaway that sits on the second floor, overlooking the Polk st life. Great happy hour deals too! read more

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Absolutely delightful place. It's in a great location upstairs in the corner, so there's lots of windows and seating at a bar that goes around the windows. Those were quite popular. We sat at a table and it was comfortable. The menu is easy to read with just the right amounts of everything. Hubby got the sangria cider, daughter got apple garden farm cider, and I got a wheat beer. To eat, we got a lamb slider, a pulled pork slider, creole shrimp, and the spinach gruyere flatbread. And we got the bread pudding for dessert. Everything was very well done and delicious. We didn't want to eat too much since we were headed to a concert up the street at the Regency. Hubby loved his sangria cider, daughter LOVED her apple garden farm cider, and I just loved everything about it. Service was great. We were seated and told to order at the bar, and the food was brought to us. I gave a credit card to hold a tab. It was super easy. I loved the bathrooms. There are two separate bathrooms and each have their own sink. And between them is a sink in case you just wanted to wash your hands. Brilliant! read more

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First time here and the food was great. Definitely must try their bbq pulled pork flatbread and their peach cider beer ! And if you sit by the window, it's interesting to see what happens on polk st lol read more

Upcider - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ciders were very flavorful and worth trying. The food could use some doctoring, but average overall. The help behind the bar was friendly and accommodating. Overall a solid 3 stars, but definitely go for the various ciders. read more

Very ambient cidery that offers about 20 selections of ciders on draft, both dry and sweet. It was a very nice place, overlooking the street, as well as outside seating if you so wish. Bathrooms are limited to one person only, keep that in mind, but it honestly wasn't that busy on a Saturday night around 9pm, so it's not that big of a deal. Flights were $25 for 6, pretty typical, but I enjoyed my time here nonetheless. read more

Upcider - A flight of ciders - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very good selection of ciders, place is very big with big windows where you can see Polk street from the second floor. I will recommend this place to check it out! read more

Upcider is the best. I love this place to the core. The food is really good, the always made of the freshest ingredients. The meat is always juicy and nice. The last time I got cajun chicken salad and meatballs and it was delicious. Service is also great, they are always police and always ready to help out. The atmosphere is nice, the view is also good. The bar is nice, the got a lot of choices, the prices are reasonable as well. read more

A couple of friends and I stopped here to start off our night while in town for the weekend. I love the concept of this place, a bar dedicated to ciders. There's literally like 2-3 pages full of all different types of ciders. We were easily able to grab a table and then were told to place our order at the bar. I tried the purple monkey cider which was very good. They also let you sample the beers before deciding on one which was awesome. For food we shared the buffalo fries which were topped with little tiny pieces of celery and carrots. The flavor was really good and not too overpowering. (4/5) I also had one of the portobello sliders. This was prob the best portobello sandwich I've ever had in my life, so good! (5/5) I'd highly recommend checking this place out. Super cool vibe & great food and drinks. read more

Great place to get stood up! Enjoyed drinking and eating by myself until my friend showed up in solidarity lol. I showed up literally right when they opened and staff was kind enough to let me in and sit while they got the place up and running. All the ciders I tried were pretty good and the bartender did a great job recommending choices for someone who doesn't drink many ciders. Lots of options on draft and the food was really great too. Nice vibe for a date or hang out with friends. There's lots of seating and a nice view of Polk street since it's on the second floor. Will be coming back! read more

Most reviews of this place are probably for their ciders, as that's what they're probably known for, but I came here for food after finishing an escape game nearby. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 3 pm and it was pretty empty as you'd probably expect. We seated ourselves and perused the brunch menu, which was the only food menu available at the time (brunch goes until 4 pm here). I went with a french omelette ($11.95) with the additional of the housemade lamb sausage, as I was in the mood for something egg-y. It was served with your choice of house potatoes, arugula salad, or french fries. I have to admit, I had some doubts about the quality of the food here, since it's primarily a bar, but I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I found myself enjoying my omelette. The eggs were done just right where they weren't overcooked but also not runny at all. The lamb sausage was salty but given that the rest of the omelette was pretty bland, each complemented the other pretty well. Parking in this area is all along the street. My friend was able to find parking fairly easily right across the street for. I like that it's located on the second floor, so it'd be an interesting spot for people watching at night. They have plenty of seats right along the windows! read more

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