Easy going spot with a cool vibe! No matter who you are, young or old, this is a cozy hug of a place where you belong. Tasty food, friendly staff, delicious drinks (don't sleep on the Wisco Russsian, made with the yummy Wisco Cream they also sell by the bottle), spacious but comfy seating for two or a crowd. Always appreciate the "come as you are and enjoy" feel. read more

This is a great place. It's got a hip, warehouse vibe, lots of killer art everywhere, board games, ice cream, and outstanding cider. The staff were kind and informative. But mostly, the food was really fantastic. Gouda grilled cheese with coconut soup hit the spot. The different ciders were a treat as we normally don't drink cider. They have live music, we played chess, the whole vibe was hipster premium. We just stopped off for lunch while rolling though town. However, it's great to know that there is a cool place to stop off in out West of Madison. In fact, the whole town looks great. Maybe a day trip just to Mt. H. read more

What a cute little cider cafe/bar in Mount Horeb! The ladies kindly pronounced Horeb for me because I was confused if the "w" was just missing. Haha :) jk I came on a weekend where you were allowed to drink in the streets! That's fun. I was able to take my cider to go! But otherwise they offer a very quaint sitting area. The ladies serving us were soooo friendly! I ordered the Mellow Mel cherry on cherry. It was good! It was nice because it wasn't overly sweet. My friend got himself a cute little espresso. I'll definitely visit again sometime when I'm back in the area. read more

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I'll start with the staff/- the two women working were incredible. Mt friend and I each got a flight. The cider was good but I had a really hard time distinguishing the flavors, they all kind of tasted the same. The food was just ok. I think the prices were maybe a little high for what we got. But overall enjoyed my time here, especially out on the patio with really nice weather read more

Brix Cider - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

What a great find ... in an expected place . . . for a Celiac who can't drink beer with all my friends/family when they talk about microbreweries. Wow. I tried the flights and had 8 of the 9 samples available. My palete definitely went to the sweeter side. And, there was a Halloween party going on ... with a band. great time! read more

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Over price hype! Sat outside. Special was 8 BBQ chicken wings for $6.00. Grilled cheese on sour dough $13. You order at the counter, no waitress. I also ordered $4 apple cider in a can. We waited so long for the food, my friend said they probably had to catch and butcher the chicken! The grill Gouda cheese sandwich was a total waste of money. It was flat, like less than a 1/8 inch of bread barely tastes the cheese. Couldn't tell if it was sour dough. Came with 3 sides of different chips. Choose the purple corn chips. At least they were good. The chicken wings weren't hot, undercooked and tough. I asked for a To Go box. It came in a cardboard package with foil. The foil wouldn't stay on the container. The waitstaff said they improvised because they didn't have any To Go boxes. I went back inside and asked for a plastic bag to carry the chicken wings in my car. She handed me a To Go box!! I said the waitstaff said they didn't have any. She said they do, but in limited quantities so they weren't giving them out!!! I normally write reviews and try to find something good to say. It was open mike night so the music outside was good. Otherwise hard pass. read more

Super cute place in Mt Horeb and tons of great ciders! Definitely get a cider flight of your four must-try's for $12. I found the menu to be pretty bare-bones and a bit pricey for the amount of food. The ham cheese and apple sandwich on GF bread was a bit thin on meat but the GF bread and chips were good! Service took a really long time to get our food. However, some great outdoor seating on the side. read more

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If you like hard cider, this is the place for you. This inviting space is just a block off the main drag in Mount Horeb. It's very roomy with lots of local foods available for purchase, coffee drinks, hard cider, fresh cider, sandwiches, salads and brick-oven pizza. They have a huge outdoor space with tons of picnic tables and even a little stage for open mic nights. I tried the Apple Walnut salad and my husband had a margherita pizza. We're not drinkers so we tried the fresh cider. The apple walnut salad was very generous and full of walnut halves, fresh apple pieces and cheese on fresh spring mix. I was very pleased with all the fresh tastes. My husband feels he's a pizza officiano, so he was eager to try their brick-oven pizza. He was a little surprised that the crust was thicker than expected. The price for his pizza was a bit steep, $15. It had good crunch, but the flavor was kind of bland. (More basil, please) A dining companion tried a glass of hard cider on TV tap and was very happy. Lots of different ciders to choose from. read more

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We had a lovely visit to Brix Cider- it was about a 25 minute drive from where we were in Madison- but it was worth it. Each of the adults had a cider flight and really liked most of them (the old-fashioned based one was my favorite). We also tried the two flatbreads they had on the menu that day (not sure if they are permanent or if they rotate) and they were delicious- I would absolutely order those again- but the greek one with kalamata olives and feta was my favorite. This was the first meal we had out with my niece- and it was nice that they had a large indoor and outdoor space that certainly felt welcoming to young children (we chose to eat outside). There was an open mic night going on outside the night we were there and that was also lovely and contributed to the ambiance. I would definitely go back! read more

Brix Cider - My flight- all fairly dry. - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

This place has surprising good food and is reasonably vegetarian friendly. The BBQ mushroom sandwich was really good and their smashed potatoes are to die for. Service was friendly and OK for what it is (order at counter / coffee house style) and this is basically a coffee house type restaurant ambiance wise that specialized in ciders. Their ciders were really good, but a bit pricy. 10oz runs around $7 after taxes per glass. I tried the "Troll" and the "Autumn" on the dry side of things and highly recommend the "Autumn" if they have it when you visit. Plentiful on street parking in the area and just down the street from the Grumpy Troll. read more

When you visit Mount Horeb, you may feel pressure to go to the Grumpy Troll, but if you're looking for a unique experience, walk a block away to Brix Cider where you can taste some unique ciders and eat a delicious Wisconsin grilled cheese sandwich. I loved this space, the people, and the food. I enjoyed tasting the different ciders though the majority of my samples were dry to the core. I would definitely stop in again, especially when they're playing live music next to the giant art of the pig. Plus, Brix Cider is the place townies head to listen to live music throughout the week. read more

Brix Cider - Get a sample of four ciders in a taster tray. - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

The food is quite good but this review is negative because of all the issues I have had with carryout. Order a gyro, sauce on the side, no feta. Get home, feta and sauce on the gyro. If it happened once I'd let it go. This doesn't seem like it would be that difficult. If you order carryout from them i suggest checking the order before you leave. I'd like to stop ordering from them but carryout options around Blue Mounds are limited. Management: Please create a process to avoid this. read more

This place is fantastic! Can I steal it and relocate it to downtown Madison?! Ok, ok I don't have to be greedy, I guess I can just wish they open a downtown Madison second location :) Love that their ciders are on the dry side. I didn't get into the old fashioned at all, but the rest I tried were all so good! Cool they make everything themselves. The appetizers were great, too! I ordered a spinach dip and a tasty basket of nonGMO popcorn. My friend ordered another app with ricotta cheese & jams (carrot honey "jam" is ridic! Try it!). The food were fresh and sourced right, how can you go wrong with that?! Long live Brix and I hope they prosper! xoxo read more

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Visited with a couple friends to try their cider. Of course, I ordered a flight, and the flavors were fun and unique but none were *super amazing* (just my opinion). Also, for flights specifically, it is a bit pricey for how much you get, which I say because they are definitely smaller in comparison to previous years - cider used to be served in stemless wine glasses, but now it is served in little mason jars. Inside, there is a little area where they sell snacks, trinkets, etc. and outside, there is a lovely patio with picnic tables, which is also dog-friendly. Btw, if you pay in cash, your total will be less than if you pay with card (avoids taxes or credit card transaction fees, idk). read more

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Friendly greeting, and a clean open dining room. Food is average, but dry, and high priced. Hamburger is okay on a dry bun and pulled pork sandwich includes bones. Chips are basic, non alchoholic cider is unusual and $3.00 will buy 4 oz for you to taste. Probably ordered the wrong food. read more

Brix Cider - Actually ate most of it. - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Food is delicious, fresh and sourced locally! Open mike on Thursday was terrific! Fun inclusive environment! Would definitely go back when in the area!! read more

We drove through Mt. Horeb today on a spur of the moment adventure at Cave of the Mounds. We walked around downtown and right when we were going to leave and hit up a drive through near Madison, we walked by Brix just off the Main Street of downtown Mt. Horeb. What a gem! It has a modern hipster vibe and offers flights of cider on tab with a farm to table menu. We ordered garlic & herb brats and then shared a cider flight (honeycrisp, raspberry, wild, bourbon). The food was delicious and unexpectedly fresh. The ciders were amazing -- better than flights we've had in big beer cities in Colorado. The tables are big enough for small groups or for someone to camp out for the day and do work. It's like a big coffee shop but with cider and brats instead of coffee and cakes. Super chill vibe and a lovely find for this little town! read more

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Best grilled cheese and molasses cookies ever !! Love this place - and the atmosphere is read more

Brix Cider - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Having recently moved to Madison from Western NY state we were on the lookout for cideries since they were very common in the apple country in Western NY. Finally we found this one in Mt Horeb. We were on our way back from a winter hike at Blue Mound State Park and our friends suggested this place for lunch. They had stopped here before but it was closed. We ordered a number of ciders - I got the dry hopped cider and it was very good. The non-alcoholic cider was also quite good. Lots to choose from - perhaps someday they will bottle/can them and distribute in Madison so we have something more local than the so-so national brands. We also ordered lunch - I got their grilled cheese (gouda) with caramelized onions on a delicious bread. It was very good. It came with a small side salad which was a nice touch. The red beans and polenta dish, also with a salad, was very good and the dressing was tasty. We will stop again especially in summer since it is right on the Military Ridge bike trail. read more

Fun idea and place to hang out. Super cool coffee shop/bar vibes and loved the cider flights! All the ciders were yummy, but especially loved a cherry one we tried. Had a florentine flatbread which was good, but we don't think the mushrooms had been cooked before so it ended up slightly watery. Would definitely be back for the cider and to maybe try more food. read more

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Cider flights and food were excellent. Nice outdoor experience overlooking the bike trail.

Delicious and unique ciders and friendly staff make this a great place to hang out. There are games to play and often live music and just really nice ambience. A definite gem in Mount Horeb. I did not try the food but I definitely will be back to eat next time! read more

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This is the favorite new haunt of a friend of mine. He finally managed to get me out to try it. Definitely a cool spot if you are in Mt Horeb. I am not sure I would drive in from Madison. Possibly. They have an outdoor patio where they have live music during warm weather. Appears to be a mix of folk, jazz, similar styles. Inside is a bit echoey and impersonal, and definitely hipster, with lots of bare Edison style light bulbs. I'm not really a drinker, but I like regular apple cider, so I tried several cider samples. To me, most of them tasted like fruitier beer. The sweetest one was my favorite. They do let you try as many samples as you like for free. At my friends recommendation I tried the Croque Monsieur special, which was a fancy ham and cheese sandwich. It had cheese inside and outside of the bread. Flavor was excellent. My only issue was the ham seemed a little light in comparison. I wouldnt have minded a thicker cut. It came with a variation on a tomato and cucumber salad. It was $12.50, definitely on the steep side for a sandwich, but it was a hearty sandwich. I'm sure I'll be back, but I probably wont be racing to go. read more

Brix Cider - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

My friends and I had such a fun time at Brix cider. We spent 2 hours in one of the old ice shanty's and had an absolute blast. For pandemic times it was a great feeling to "get out" and have fun but in a totally safe socially distant way. The stAff was super friendly and I highly recommend checking Brix out! read more

Brix Cider - Cideries Near Me - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Wow! What a gem! Solid menu, beautiful woodwork, good food all around. Kids menu was more than basic stuff. Old fashioned cider was on point. Pork tacos were a highlight. Chestnut creme brûlée - wow!!even caught Wisconsin hot sauce for the road. read more

Before we even get into the main draw here, I wanna talk sausage. I'm a girl that LOVES the sausage, and this place does NOT disappoint! Made from scratch, their brats are effing STANDOUT. Try the spicy one with pickled something-or-other on top. Try the classic brat with Dusseldorf mustard. Try 'em all. I bet you can't name a fav. Go on--I dare you to try! Order one and grab a side of fresh kraut or sesame-steamed kale--mm, mm, mmmm delicious! Okay, now for the cider. The cider is also extremely tasty. None of that cloyingly sweet crap, either. This is the real deal, and there's quite the selection, to boot. This is the kind of cider that really lets the character shine in each batch--no need for extra sugar. Each flavor is entirely different: Order a flight to try 4 at a time! Weeknights here are where beleaguered coworkers and stretched-too-thin parents come to wind down, and it can be a bit confusing to be there at an after-work happy hour while children are galloping around the dollhouse and Hot Wheels. *Yes, you read that correctly. If you don't like to mix children with bars, maybe stay out. They don't just allow them... they INVITE them with toys and playsets and trolls. Open mic night is super pleasant--they keep it at a perfect volume and it's dern relaxing. Park on the street or in the bike trail lot across the way (look for the depot--just in there). Bathrooms are clean and the soap smells like lemongrass (yay!). They're also far away from where you eat, which I find incredibly comforting. All in all? Solid spot. Especially if you wanna unwind with the kiddos in tow. If Paul's working, tell him I said "Hey!" I think you're gonna like this place. read more

This is a cute cidery in a cute town just outside the city. It's a tasty little stop on your way back from Blue Mound or after skiing at Tyrol Basin. They've got heated outdoor seating that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to reserve (it's almost like they realize it's a pandemic and there's record unemployment). They greet you very warmly and were patient in helping us to decide what to drink and eat. The food is most excellent - I loved both the apple bacon sandwich and the goat cheese pizza! The cider was adventurous and mostly good. Although you can tell that they're still a bit rough around the finer points of cider (which is the ONLY reason this gets 4 stars). The bourbon barrel-aged cider was my favorite - and I don't generally like bourbon barrel aged beer/cider. I also really like the Saskatoon cider. Ooooh also, a little after-dinner coffee never hurt and they brew some delightful local beans there. PS they do have at least one beer on tap for those craving some gluten in your drink! read more

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The pork tacos are off the charts delicious! Cider was good too. The grilled cheese was lacking cheese and the sausage with lentils was extremely dry. Hit or miss here. read more

Comfortable setting where you order your food at the front and it's delivered to your table. There were five of us who ordered a variety of menu item all were delicious. Highly recommend this place if you're in Mount Horeb hiking, shopping or live there. read more

So disappointing!! What the heck is with these five star reviews? Friends and family? Employees? I only review the extremes: extremely good or extremely bad and Brix was extremely bad! Vacationing in the Mount Horeb area, we stopped in because, well, I've made hard cider a couple times and it usually comes out pretty good. I like cider. A mircro-cidery!?! I'm in. How cool!! Nope. The Brix employee was nice enough to give us the full rundown of all of the different ciders and one local craft beer they had. We got a full flight between the four of us - a total of 12. OK to the the cider - because that's all we had. Watered down. Every single cider we were served was watered down. I've made cider I know what it should taste like and I certainly know what 6 or 7% alcohol tastes like - this ain't it. The only 'cider' that had the actual alcohol content as stated was the mead - the Dancing bee Cyser, which we actually enjoyed. The rest tasted watered down and diluted in flavor - probably for the best, actually. Sulfur. Most of these ciders wither tasted, smelled or tasted AND smelled of rotten eggs. (Hydrogen sulfide). Terrible, unpalatable and dissappinting to say the least. I know, I know; a micro- cidery!?! How exciting! All 4 f us suggest to skip the dissatisfaction and go to New Glarus! This was icky! read more

Food exceeded our expectations! We both had the grass fed burger and side salad. Everything was fresh and tasty. I expected good local cider and I wasn't disappointed but the food was excellent. read more

I cider! So was super excited to find this hidden gem while camping. The server said the grass fed burger was amazing & to try it was smash potatoes, so I did & was a happy camper. Tried the flight of ciders yum. This place is awesome! Small menu but local & FRESH! They have other local goods 4 sale also & their own ciders. Coffee for night cap. This place makes me happy read more

Love this place for a healthy meal every time that is so satisfying. They also have many local products available for take home in addition to locally sourced food! read more

I went here during my family camping trip and we all enjoyed the visit. The lady who rung us up was very friendly and the building has a nice atmosphere. The mocha I had was great, my grandma enjoyed her decaf cappuccino, and my mom, aunt, and uncle tried some cider. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

This restaurant looked empty as we walked in and we soon found out why, the lady at the front counter didn't acknowledge us for about 5 minutes. Then we sat down after ordering and it took nearly an hour to get our food, and all of it is very overpriced. P.S: The name is weird read more

We reserved the dome and went for lunch. My little ones were super excited to have a "picnic inside an igloo!" It was such a great experience for the kids and the adults trying the different cider-beer! Food was delicious and we love supporting local businesses during this terrible time! Will be returning for another "Family Picnic" Such a hit for the kids! read more

The ladies here were so enjoyable! I had the apple and Swiss Sammy with three samples of cider, black current, plum and perry, plum was the best to me. Very clean spot too. read more

I'm super happy that Brix is in Mount Horeb and am excited for them to reopen fully after COVID-19. Delicious ciders, friendly service, and local fare. A great spot to catch up with friends, especially on days you can use the patio! read more

Great outdoor seating environment. Pizza is tasty but portion size is smaller than expected especially as food is on the higher end price wise. They brew their own beers so many of the other customers partook in that aspect. Soda selection was sparse and they didn't have much inventory on what they carried, so water it was for us. Overall, a chill environment for hanging out with people. read more

Walking past we were intrigued by the alternate outdoor seating options- converted fish shack, food vendor shack, plastic igloo, garden shed,etc. No indoor seating, so if you didn't make a reservation for one of the garden sheds, you'll get kicked out of one once the real ppl show up. Very hippy feel, healthy food options and hard and na ciders... I guess I'm not a fan of hard cider bc the seabody tasted horrid. Service was exceptional, tho, and they were very apologetic for removing us from the outside shed. SO all to say, if you're into healthy, alternate food and seating options, this is the place! read more