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

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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What a unique spot! The name Upcider says it all - its located upstairs, with large windows overlooking Polk street, and serves a huge variety of ciders. I had lots of fun choosing and trying different ciders in their $20 flight, which includes 6 4-oz ciders. They give you a marker to write which 6 drinks (out of a menu of 20!) you want on the flight holder, which brought me back to middle school whiteboarding days. The inside is also very cute - it is dimly lit with string lights and well decorated. I loved the funky/techno music! The food was not as impressive, though it was still good. I preferred my Turkish flatbread which had foreign flavors, to my friend's cajun chicken sandwich which I thought tasted pretty standard. Definitely recommend checking Upcider out if you're looking for a unique, fun spot to drink! read more

I was excited to revisit Upcider after many years, but it was unexpectedly closed. The website states the place opens at 5 pm, and there were no updates on social media stating otherwise, but when my group arrived shortly after opening time, the place was closed and no one answered the phone for the next 2 hours. We decided to spend some time at Deco Dance Bar below, and were disappointed that Upcider provides the food at this bar and wasn't open to provide even this service... read more

Upcider is a great alternative to the typical Polk Street bar scene for those who are more cider inclined, as well as a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. Every time I've been to Upcider, the vibe has been very relaxed, much more a cozy place to catch up with friends vs. screaming at each other across a loud bar to try and wrangle a cohesive drink order. As with a lot of places that let you build your own flight, it's very much a pick and choose type adventure, and while I can't see myself coming that regularly for any drink in particular, it was a fun experience nonetheless. When it comes to the food, I was pleasantly surprised by almost all of the options, a definite step up from typical bar food, so get some bites to enjoy with your drinks! read more

I love cider! Mostly because I hate bitter things, and beer always tastes bitter to me. Whenever I go to breweries or bars, they have maybe 2-3 cider options max. Not this place! There was a whopping 4 whole pages of cider! A good portion of them are on tap, and so you can try them before you commit. I asked the bartender for their sweetest offering. It was a strawberry lime concoction from Sweden. So yummy! It doesn't taste like alcohol at all. I drink to get a buzz, not for the flavor. We came right when they opened and 5pm on a Friday. There are wine, beer, and food offerings as well. I saw a sweet potato fry with blueberry ketchup on the menu. Definitely will try that next time. It's SF, so parking sucks. We found meter parking on Frank Norris St, just a couple blocks away. read more

I was introduced to this place prior, where it's $20 for a flight of 6. While the flights are limited to the selection on the board, there is a huge selection of ciders for individual glasses. Unfortunately, I don't recall all the flight flavors we got, they all tasted amazing. We also go the mango raspberry cider and pineapple passionfruit cider. The mango raspberry was our favorite, definitely tasted like a sparking juice. The pineapple one was a bit more tart, but also really good. We also ordered the garlic fries. The garlic wasn't as much as I hoped, but the fries were still really good. I would definitely come back again. The food is a bit expensive for average portions, but the flatbreads are prob the best for value. It's definitely a nice place to hang out (a little dark if anything). I would definitely recommend to share a flight since it is 6 glasses. read more

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Amazing, delicious, perfect, exquisite! No one can describe what Upcider is, you have to experience it for yourself. I had the Quinoa salad, which is so well-balanced it's a masterpiece! The salad was rich, tasty, filling, and a good portion! To complete my protein budget, I included a side of the Peppered Salmon. A beautiful, thick, well-cooked fillet fulllllllllll of flavor! I can't wait to try more deliciousness from this place read more

An awesome spot serving up a cider's galore with some crafty eats in a nice and cozy atmosphere? Just think: what kind of place can you enjoy a nice social buzz while there are some families and toddlers around? Just one: Upcider. I spent an early New Year's Eve dinner out in Polk Street and found this place, and I have to say, as the "first cider bar in America," this place hits all the spots for what you'd want and expect for a cider bar, and bar in general. It's got that intimate "tasting room" kind of vibe for aficionados, but plenty of communal sitting to enjoy REALLY good eats and chats with friends. Since it was a Saturday night on NYE, the place naturally got a little packed towards the end of the night. This place is on the second floor (go upstairs) from street level. The food is actually DELICIOUS for a bar/gastropub. Lots of places I know don't serve good bar food, but this place had the eats that were well worth the price. I had some of the Turkish Pizza Flatbread (blend of light meats, spinach and gruyere) which was surprisingly light and easy to eat -- similar to a margherita pizza, and also their standout flatbread. I ordered an Eggplant Slider for myself which was to DIE for -- arugula, goat cheese, a hunky piece of tomato and a hefty, meaty eggplant slice (cooked through, soft and and chewy). For a slider, it was definitely satisfying and appetizing for the price! I also split the Garlic Parmesan Fries which I had no complaints about, and the Buffalo Fries which were basically soft and doused with the buffalo wing spice and peppers on top -- definitely felt the heat with it. The cider menu definitely looked daunting, as they had lists of ciders from ALL AROUND THE WORLD (Germany, England, Spain, US?! How was I to decide?). I decided Spain was a nice, promising region to try a cider from, as their tasting notes were lighter and fruit-forward. I didn't want their super-sweet ones so I decided on the Maeloc -- a Pear Cider with slight sweetness. It hit the spot. (As for ciders in general, they can get pretty sweet and like you're drinking juice nonstop... Let it creep!). I'd definitely be back here in a heartbeat. Polk Street has a great barhopping scene and I can see why people recommend it. Nice to dine and chill with friends while taking in that sweet, San Francisco air. What's not to love? A nice ambiance, perfect for a night out. read more

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Cool casual ambiance. Delicious ciders on tap! Try them. Start a tab at the bar and choose your table. read more

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Had a great time with friends and a hot date! Their list of ciders is the 'Utmost' - not certain about that grammatically but you get the point. It's a cool spot and obviously on trend. In 2014 Cider consumption increased by 89%!! I've always liked it and ordered it occasionally but now there are real choices. I personally like the one's that are more dank, funky, have some Brett and / or yeast in them. I tried a Sheppy's, a Sonoma Cider, and get this....................... Bereziartua (a funky apple cider from Basque Country - northern Spain into the Pyranees.) Anyway - great atmosphere and a lot of great flavor profile's to check out. And of course Cider's have been around for hundreds of Years and they are all kind of delicious! Be BOLD and DRINK CIDER!! read more

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I'd visited Upcider a few times pre-pandemic and came back for the first time last week for dinner. My friends and I ordered 2 flights of cider, 1 garlic fries and 1 sweet potato fries to share, and each person ordered their own entrée. We all had different preferences; I personally enjoyed 2, 4, 15, 18 the most. I recommend trying a mix of sweet and tart ciders to see which suits your palette. Two flights for the 5 of us was a little too much for us, so I'd recommend having at least 3 people per flight. Fries were super yummy and paired well with the drinks. I ordered the lamb burger - the meat was too salty for me; I'd pass on getting dinner foods here next time. It was decently busy on the Wednesday night, with most tables full by 8pm. If you're a fan of ciders, I'd recommend Upcider as a cool place to check out! read more

According to the hours on their site it should've been open. We get there and it wasn't open! I was sadddd.

Upcider's dishes strike a 3.5star for me, but I really enjoyed the intimate ambiance and open setup, which bumps it up for me. I feel like this is a venue that's really malleable to many different occasions, and the overall comfort this allows its many guests is lovely. I came with a group of friends on a casual triple date, and initially it wasn't very full. By the 8pm or 9pm mark though, things were definitely heating up, especially with the interesting beer and cider selections offered. Service is more on the casual side, and I loved the self-serve water in mason jars and barrels. Prices are a bit high for the quality of the food, but I didn't expect differently given the location and decor. Spicy lamb upslider: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PpvAHpTeR2aYy9jzXi5UJQ&userid=1ug7EtH4blOzzbqqkmkenA) The lamb really came through on this upslider (such a cute name), but I didn't get too much of the spiciness. I could taste the quality of the meat, which was nicely set off by the somewhat bitter greens and pickled vegetables on the side. It's a very small slider though, and it was gone in about two small bites. Garlic fries: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zt_53BMgi8Q77gGrKXA5zw&userid=1ug7EtH4blOzzbqqkmkenA) French fries: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bxq6jLGluuBtNlUP8x5k0A&userid=1ug7EtH4blOzzbqqkmkenA) I felt like the fries here were well-fried but underseasoned, especially the garlic fries. I only detected a hint of garlic in those fries, although the minced parsley (I believe?) was a nice touch. Turkish flatbread: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tT-ll82p5rVoWDWwYMU8Tg&userid=1ug7EtH4blOzzbqqkmkenA) Pulled pork flatbread: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JCgJSCnkZLKt1RAThB-WAw&userid=1ug7EtH4blOzzbqqkmkenA) Out of these flatbreads, I am partial to the pulled pork one despite my affinity for lamb. The Turkish flatbread with ground lamb and beef veered slightly on the salty side, and it was a bit one-dimensional in flavor despite having good quality ingredients and being well-made. The pulled pork flatbread had a sauce that was a touch too sweet, but the fresh cilantro and red onions on top balanced it nicely. I would have loved some minced cilantro on top in addition to the sprigs, but that's just me because I think cilantro lights up almost every dish. Mac and cheese: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gpabfBSi2ugaUy7jU--K3Q&userid=1ug7EtH4blOzzbqqkmkenA) I only had a bite of this dish, but it felt a little bland to me. The cheesiness fell a little short, as well as the browned crust on top that I've come to love in traditional versions of mac and cheese. I would probably not order this particular choice again. The adaptability, careful yet classy presentation, and overall intimacy of this restaurant makes me want to come back for a variety of occasions.. even with my apple allergy. read more

I came here because the concept of drinking cider with bar food, sounded like a worthy event of my time! It was! Possmann from Frankfurt, Germany - Pure Cider - fragrant apples with apple aroma. Black Berry Currant Cider - tasted more like juice rather than cider. It was refreshing. Wandering Dry Oak Cider - It left the palate dry, rest assured. I wasn't a fan of this, but if you like it dry, you'll like this! Do order up some dibs, such as their buffalo fries with blue cheese, kale salad with Caesar dressing, lamb slider and Creole Shrimp! Their Turkish flatbread and calamari was passable. Bar severs were fast and came around swiftly. I like the dimly lit, cider place. I do recommend checking their selections of unique ciders out, but their meals aren't fillers and quite on the pricey side! read more

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Is it Upcider or should it really be called Outcider or worse yet, Downcider? It probably depends on how thirsty you are and whether you have plans to dine elsewhere. On Valentine's Day, I had the implausible notion that this would be a casual, low-key place for me and Jamie W. to eat and have some cider. The cider part was decent enough albeit nothing that came fresh from a tap. It was also nice to view the hubbub of Polk Street from a cavernous second-floor space away from the glare of vagrants and perpetual gawkers. But the food was marginal at best, ill-conceived at its worst and not worth repeating until they decide to place greater focus on their food menu. Jamie and I were the only ones seated at a table for quite a while. In fact, it was a bit of a challenge to get the attention of the waiter who appeared to be doubling as a second bartender. After studying the extensive cider menu, we let him recommend our libations for us. Jamie ended up getting a $7 bottle of the German-fermented Possman Pure Apple Cider, a sweet, tingly refresher of a drink that was quite perfect for a briskly chilled evening (see photo). I ordered the $5 bottle of Ace Pear Hard Cider, which was more sweeter despite an infusion of apple cider and quite refreshing to boot (see photo). It was a tad too bitter for my taste, but I was encouraged by this start. Upcider indeed. But Downgrub it was. The chief disaster came in the form of the $6.95 Buffalo Fries, which believe it or not, came out ice-cold with a heavy ladle of blue cheese mixed with chopped carrots and celery and doused with hot sauce (see photo). We had them sent back to the kitchen for repairs only to find the fries still lukewarm on their return visit to our table. Another disappointment was the $10.95 Turkish Flatbread, which bore little resemblance to the roadside pizza I had on the Turquoise Coast of Turkey. Though there were claims of chopped lamb and beef, we barely noticed any on it, just a light tomato paste, a lot of cilantro and chopped peppers (see photo). We were audibly sighing from indifference at this point. Things picked up with the $8.95 Kale Caesar Salad, and even though kale is far more fibrous than romaine, the switch worked simply because there was ample dressing on every single leaf, and it was tossed generously with parmesan-encrusted croutons (see photo). Jamie's favorite small plate, however, was the $9.95 Garlic Shrimp which came blackened and heavily sauced in a Creole-style cream with toasted baguette slices (see photo). I liked them, too, but the sauce was a bit too overwhelming for my taste. The waiter was pleased we finished our plates and even comped us for the chilly Buffalo Fries, but that wasn't enough for us to change our mind. We may be back but only for the cider and the streetside view. FOOD - 2 stars...disappointing small plates of food treated as afterthoughts... CIDER - 4 stars...but the cider's good on its own AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...heavy on the black but quite spacious even as it crowds up SERVICE - 3 stars...a slow start and multi-tasking too much but ultimately quite nice TOTAL - 3 stars...a upcider/downgrub combo read more

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CIDER WASTED!!! Bookoo choices (4.5 stars) I love myself a good Gastropub!! It's my new place of to leisure to knock a few out. - FOOD, good. CIDER, oh mymymy - PRICES, decent - SERVICE, on point - AMBIANCE, chill and spacious I'm a sucker for Pear Cider (or jaegar), they are my kryptonight. How about coming to a place that has 3 pages full of cider selections with different flavors, from different states, from different countries.There was just too many to choose from, we plan to frequent here often to knock out the items we didnt try last time. HEFFER STATUS (ciders and food pairing) BLOSSOM NECTAR ($13) - Tieton Cider Works, from Tieton, WA. 17oz with 6.9% alcohol. This was my number one choice because it just sounds so unique. Well, it was and it was BOMB. Has a nice crisp sweet to it, that's what I look for the crispy and the sweet. Pleasant sweet notes of the nectar is tasted but nothing powerful. Good choice, the bottle is equivalent to two glasses. SIR PERRY BERRY(~$9) - William's from Bistol, England. 17oz with 6% alcohol. This was pretty good, similar to the blossom nectar but not as crisp yet has some light notes of strawberry and berry. Kind of reminds me of a "diet" strawberry soda. JOKER DRY (~$8) - Ace Cider from Sebastopol, CA. 12oz with 6.9% alcohol. Took a sip of this and it was dry. I can't remember much about this one. LOL. sorry. STUFFED POTATO SOUFFLE ($8.95) - house-made ground sausage*, mashed potato was their basic description. My description, fancy ass mash potatoes with a fluffy whip to it. DAMN THIS WAS GOOD. CALAMARI WITH PRESERVED LEMONS ($8.95) - description says 'green onions and jalapenos', I didn't really get any of those flavors. I did enjoy that it had the light batter and it was crispy but I've had way better and have had way worst. It was fair and managable to eat. But why did I really have alot of tentacles (i hate tentacles). SWEET POTATO FRIES ($5.95) - served with house-made blueberry ketchup. Sweet potato fries were good and the blueberry ketchup was interesting. It looked really dark but it had some hints of blueberry. Not sweet, more tangy. It wasn't so bad at all! SPINACH AND GRUYERE ($9.95) - spinach, garlic, gruyère. We saw another table have this and although we were pretty stuffed, had to get it because it looked really inviting. VERY THIN FLATBREAD, those are the best. The crust was so thin and crunchy, loved it. I liked how they cooked the pizza, melted the gruyère and then added the spinach last. Will I be back? YES INDEEDEE!!!! You don't have to ask me twice. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

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Came here because we were gonna go bar hopping in the area except we were a bit early and ended up going to up cider to grab another bite (gluttonous I know) . I have never been to up cider before nor heard of it, but they have a huge selection of ciders !!! I'm not much of a drinker, but there were so many ciders here, they even had a kombucha cider!! I wasn't that hungry but my friends ordered the Mac & cheese, potato flatbread, and buffalo fries to share. The food came out within 15 minutes, and they were served very hot !! The buffalo chicken fries had a lot of flavor !! The fries themselves were super tasty but the blue cheese sauce on top really gave it the most delicious flavor ( my friends said that since I can't eat blue cheese) the Mac & cheese was sooooo creamy and cheeses, although the portion size seemed small, it's so heavy it's really hard to eat that much of it. The potato pesto flatbread was very crispy and fresh. There was a lot of flavor and texture packed into each bite. The food here is a great greasy and tasty way to fill up before going out. I would suggest this restaurant in your in the area and want a quick bite to eat and aren't that concerned about calories. read more

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1. This place is dedicated to Ciders (hence the name Upcider) There are 3 pages in their menu solely dedicated to ciders, small beer selection, offers non alcoholic beverages and food. ( so tempted to try the eggplant sliders but I had already eaten.) 2. Order at the bar We were given menus and greeted as we entered and instructed to sit wherever. There were signs on the wall indicating to order at the bar, subtle yet effective. 3. Look up Upcider is located above another bar/restaurant. Up the entry stairs and to the left, they have a beautiful location. Dimly lit and spacious, long tables made for groups and parties, more intimate seating near the windows with a nice view of the hustle and bustle of Polk Street 4. Have a Cider I feel like I cannot give a complete review because I had an Old Rasputin and it was bottled. I'm not a big Cider fan but I really think the variety in this place can change my mind. I'll be back soon Upcider read more

Upcider - Old Rasputin and a window seat - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Popped in a little after 7pm on a Wednesday, had the place to ourselves. We were stuck between a few options but were given awesome advice and we loved our ciders (jalapeño pear & downeast double blend). For food, my husband got the fried chicken sandwich (hot, crispy, perfect!) and I got the cauliflower (dates, mint, harissa, delicious). I know it's a Wednesday and Covid but this place is awesome and needs some more love. So good. read more

Nice place to chill and have a drink. Not overly crowded, quite intimate with your party and with a nice selection of beers to choose from. We ordered 2 flights and enjoyed tasting everything. The selection of beers do seem to change periodically, so no one should get bored any time soon. Fun place to bring people to chit chat and people watch the night life happening on Polk below. read more

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The best cider selection in the entire Bay Area! They have ciders from all over the world and all kinds of different styles and flavors. 18 of them are on draft and can be mixed and matched for a flight. In addition, their buffalo fries were awesome and flavorful and unique (pretty thin French fries in a spicy and tasty buffalo sauce with bleu cheese and diced carrots and celery). We also had a few of the sliders (all of them sounded tasty): the lamb, the portobello, and the pulled pork. They were on fluffy and tasty brioche-like buns and each had a great flavor. They were kinda small, but reasonably priced, so that was good. The ambiance was pretty chill and it's upstairs and has a bunch of windows to look down on the street and do some nice people-watched. Absolutely coming back to try more ciders and more sliders (and get the buffalo fries again)! read more

A bar that specializes in cider. They call themselves a "cidery", rather than a brewery. The lamb and ground beef flatbread was a 4/5 and I'd definitely order it again. $14 but I was really hungry and it filled me up too. The bread itself was the best part of it and it had just enough spices in it to make it interesting. The vibe of the place was pretty relaxed and there were bar stools where you could look out at the street. The cider selection makes this place a 5/5 though and the bartender was really helpful and let me try a few samples. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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I love their cider here a lot! It is my second visit- once in March and just went back last Friday. Fyi- I am a light weight, meaning I really can be tipsy after a glass of wine or a pint of beer. So, here I love cider especially the ones on tap so I can still mimic the experience of drinking something draft on tap while not really getting drunk. The ambience is very vibrant, upbeat but a little bit loud to talk to friends. Staff is friendly! read more

Upcider - Pure Rose cider from germany on the left and mine on right - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing! Everything about this place. The decor, lighting, location, and being on the second floor. This is easily a place that you'll miss if your just walking by. I've gained an appreciation on cider beer and love that this bar has so many options. I can't say enough about this bar; paintings were tastefully selected, hanging lights adds an intimate atmosphere; whether its with friends, family, or date. The seats and decor were selected with good taste. Highlight of the night was the bread pudding, combined with a nice Cider. Can't think of a better combination. read more

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Just order the mushroom toasts and thank me later. "Woo-freaking-who amaze-ball-city." We also had a couple ciders, the buffalo fries (which were spicy, and I appreciated the small dice of the celery and carrot garnish), and the spinach salad (also very good, but really who wants a salad when they are drinking? - the crazy "carb-free", "bacon on the side" girls I was with--that's who!). The 2nd floor space is great and really gives you a birds-eye view of the polk gulch. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but what you get is quality with pretty decent service so no complaints....and really I want to rub that mushroom cream sauce all over someone and lick it off....Jesus, it was CRAZY yummy. read more

Upcider - Buffalo fries. Yummers. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been here multiple times in various groups and settings, and always enjoy it. It's a large, upstairs area with lots of seating and windows. Great for large groups or date night. They have a huge menu of ciders from all over the world, and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. My last visit was on a sunny Sunday afternoon with my girlfriend. There was peaceful, cafe like vibes with people studying, playing card games, and generally relaxing. We shared a flight for the first time. For $20, you can try 6 ciders. Made deciding much easier. read more

Upcider - Flight of 6 ciders for $20 - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a great concept - a bar for cider! The choices seemed endless. We really wanted to try the sampler but due to Covid, we were ordering take out only. The owner/server was very knowledgeable and recommended a cider based on our preferences. The beet and arugula salad needed more dressing. Our chicken sandwiches topped with cole slaw were good, but my wife makes a jammin' slaw so we had high standards. The garlic fries were mediocre as there just wasn't enough garlic. But from other reviews, the flat bread was a hit. So maybe we should have ordered that instead. read more

I brought my sister here before a concert since it was one of the few places in the area that was reportedly gluten free. I have celiacs disease and was pleased to be able to have some drinks. I went to order and asked if there was anything on the menu I could eat since I could not have gluten. The server told me I could have a salad so I order the kale salad. When the salad arrived there were croutons in it. Very disappointing considering I had told them about my allergy and they still included bread. Drinks were great just wished they could be more accommodating towards dietary restrictions. read more

Upcider is located on the second floor, next to a bar on Polk. I stumbled upon it while looking for a quick bite to eat before meeting friends, and was so pleasantly surprised with my experience! As can be expected from the name, they focus on cider-- with 18 on tap and pages more in cans and bottles! They don't have any beer on tap, but do have an extensive list of bottles and cans if you're not in the mood (as well as wines, etc) so there's something for everybody. I opted for the South City Original, which is a "semi-sweet with a dry finish". I actually chose a different cider before, but the bartender was kind enough to offer me to taste it (realized it wasn't my cup of tea) and then gave me a few samples based on what I told her I liked! I also ordered a Cajun chicken slider, which was so well seasoned, creamy, and cooked deliciously. The bun was brioche (buttery and soft) and I'm sure would go well with any of the sliders on the menu (I believe there were 7 types!) Overall when I'm in the area I'll definitely be back! They have cider flights which I'm excited to enjoy next time I'm in =) read more

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3.5 rating overall. Upcider isn't necessarily in a nice area of town, but you wouldn't feel that was as soon as you got inside. The ambiance was nice. The restaurant has an excellent variety of ciders - the most I've ever seen available at a bar or restaurant - and I liked how the menu was organized by state and country. The ciders ranged from sweet to funky, and everything in between. We ended up forgoing the menu and walking up to the counter to order the $20 flight of six ciders which require you to look at their draft cider menu listed on the boards behind the bar. It was fun being able to pick out what you wanted, write it on the wood holder and hand it back to a staff members to go find your ciders. They all tasted great and it was nice to try so many kinds. In addition to cider they have beer, wine and food. We ordered the Buffalo Fries which came with hot sauce, celery, carrots, and blue cheese, and they were...weird? The fries themselves were spicy and must have been covered in some sort of spicy rub, topped with blue cheese dressing (I think) and there were small cubes of cold celery and carrots on top of that. It just didn't make sense? The pieces of cold vegetables were too small and too heavy in comparison to the fries themselves that you couldn't eat them without a fork, and we got them to share at the table. Even then, it was strange to put a bunch of cold vegetables on top of hot fries and sauce? I don't know how to explain it but we immediately wished we had ordered other fries. The staff themselves were all nice and helpful but because there was no table service and you had to go up to the bar to order anything. read more

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I was excited to see a bar specializing in ciders. My friend and I are really into ciders so we stopped by. I highly recommend ordering a flight of ciders so you can try different ones. The bar is located upstairs with a really chill atmosphere. There is also a nice view of the streets - great for people watching haha. read more

It's a hidden gem on the second floor of this corner. It was our first time and the waiter was very nice to explain everything to us. My partner got a cider that's mixed from #1 and #2 on their menu and I got the sweet potato fries with blueberry ketchup. I don't like the blueberry ketchup but that's just because of person taste; my partner loves it! The sweet potato fries are very good though. read more

Upcider - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cute ambiance! Great place if you're into cozy atmosphere with an abundance of ciders at your choosing. I came here with two friends and we were the first to arrive at opening. The guy who was heading the bar was very nice and attentive and helped me select my cider because normally I don't drink cider. I chose a passion fruit variety from Sweden. It was delicious! Tasted like fruit juice. I also ordered the meatballs. It was decent, but it definitely needed more salt to taste. The mac and cheese was also quite bland. Overall I'd come here again and perhaps get the garlic fries. Really chill place upstairs of Vertigo to come and post before a night out. read more

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

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Upcider- This is a fun and hipster leaning gastro pub with expertise in adult ciders. Great small and medium plates of bar food and snacks with really thoughtful decor and a great city view from the upstairs with lots of window seating. The menu does change so you can't go wrong with popping in and seeing what's good. You can pick small snack plates, salads, flat breads, or go with a medium sized hot entree. Prices are quite reasonable for a happening San Francisco gastro hot pub. Service was handled as a team, drinks ordered directly at the bar. Very casual fun after work or weekend hang. The bathroom design is a genius way to save space and keep it hip. Very unique. All in all it's a good time. Good food, good drink selection, good service, great views, and a super cool decorated space with tons of thoughtful touches. Check out Upcider!! read more

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Following a Macallan tasting event at the Regency on Sutter, we decided to come to Upcider for both dinner and drinks. Upcider is located on the second floor of a corner building on Polk and this provides a great view looking out through the massive windows. The interior has a great atmosphere with dimmed lights and hardwood walls. It feels like a cross between a sleek lounge and an old fashioned saloon. As the name implies, Upcider focuses on all types of hard ciders. The sheer amount of options are almost overwhelming. There are literally four pages of cider options from numerous breweries. All total there are well over a hundred choices to decide between. There are varying sizes, alcohol content and flavors, some come in cans, some in bottles. Not really knowing too much about cider, I lucked out when I chose a tasty apple ginger flavor called Dragon's Breath. After that I got a pumpkin flavored cider which was light and delicious. The food was not all that great. We had a few flatbreads which were average and some sort of potato dish which was good but nothing special. I probably wouldn't come here for food again. Overall, I liked a lot of aspects of this place and had a great experience. I would definitely come here again for drinks. read more

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I've been to Upcider many times over the years and I've always been pleased with the food. Butcher meatballs (they're more like patties) are my favorite but everything else on the menu is great. Nice ambiance with quality EDM in the background, beautiful paintings on the walls, overlooking Polk St... They survived the pandemic and I hope they keep serving great food and cider for years to come. read more

This is a cool spot. Great variety of cider, friendly folks, floor to ceiling exhibits of the human condition below. I really wish they had phones that fed off of the pillars to the outside so we could hear or be spoken to from down below, where the chaos of living solutions reside. They did a great job decorating the spot and I wish them the best. Will return no doubt always ready to encroach upon an unsteady society below. Give us an ear to compliment our eye pls. read more

My girlfriend and I are really into cider. Hence we checked this place out. There are over 20 different ciders on tap with an additional selection on the menu. This is a nice quaint bar on the second floor with a typical ambience. Out of the 20 different ciders on tap, we tried 8-10 of them. Our specific favorites were 12 and 16, Aspoll Dry and Ace Space respectively. These are light and sweet and have a big alcohol content. A good and dangerous combo if u will. 16 specifically tastes almost like a cocktail with its citrousy taste. Accompanying our escapades was an order of garlic fries. I advise eating a little bit on ur adventure through this field of juices due to the sweetness Expect the SF prices but I just got paid so YOLOSWAG on this and you will have a good time read more