The atmosphere/ scenery is very cute. However the ciders were not tasty at all. We were a group of 4 and we tried three different ciders... We didn't enjoy them... This happens, maybe other people will like these better.. read more

Great welcoming, amazing bar service and humbling views! It's a great spot to decompress. read more

Calico Cidery - Apple Cider - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

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Fresh hard ciders!! Up and coming up. Some of the ciders were really good, others the flavoring was a bit weird. Didn't like the lavender one but really liked the Perry. The location is a nice big barn and slower pace then Julian Hard Cider. They allow dogs and they have their own barn dogs. The owner was nice and let us walk their apple farm. We took some beautiful pictures and ate some apples. Great experience! read more

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Convenient location. Plenty of parking. Very pretty grounds, Beautiful, large oak trees and an apple orchard in the back. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the ciders. They will even tell you all about the antique bar they got from the East Coast. Very limited food options like chips. Sodas are for sale for non-Alcohol drinkers. Plenty of space for kids to run around. Dogs are welcome, but keep your dog in check. Ciders are dry and not too sweet, which is a good thing. Great place to grab a cold cider. Will be back. read more

Staff/Environment: You get to grab a table in a real apple orchard! Very unique experience and truly fun when the weather is nice out. The main cidery is a cool, old-school barn which is also cool to sit in if the weather isn't as nice. Staff is friendly and attentive Drinks: Refreshing and different. No complaints! Bring snacks if you find yourself here on a nice day and decide to stay a while read more

Calico Cidery - Cider Flight - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

This super cute barn tasting room is a great place to relax and take in the country fresh air! After ordering your cider tastings or wine, choose to sit under the barn roof on blanket covered hay bales, or outside at one of the many picnic tables. Explore the apple orchard and visit the chickens too. Very friendly staff and laidback vibe! read more

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Really enjoyed the dry ciders. They were so refreshing. It was fun to play cornhole and sip on ciders. read more

Calico Cidery - Delicious cider. - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

This place is amazing!!!! The natural cider is just amazing, the people are great and the service is spot on! The music is always mixed well and the eclectic. We absolutely love coming here and on the weekend they have amazing food trucks come and it makes the whole experience amazing. Aura points over 9000. read more

Calico Cidery - They have growlers to go! - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

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Cider under the orchard trees. Dreamy? Oh yes... Drinking cider directly under the trees where your actual cider comes from is something else. Julian, CA is a historic gold mining town and its also famous for its apple orchards. So if you visit Julian you really shouldn't skip two things; cider and the best apple pie ever. Here you get to enjoy yourself outdoors, either in their orchard or by the barn where you'll find hundred year old oak trees. The cider here is 100% from this orchard. Natural with only two ingredients, apples and native yeast. Sometimes they also use their own pears. I recommend you get a tasting to try them all. They're definitely all unique in taste and different hues of beautiful yellow. Fun fact: Back in 1870 gold was discovered on this property sparking the Julian gold rush! read more

Calico Cidery - The awesome barn where all the magic happens! - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

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Cute spot but the cider wasn't anything I was excited about. We got flights and they were okay. Very acidic. read more

Calico Cidery - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

This is a must stop every time I go up to Julian. Super friendly staff and beautiful grounds with games and picnic tables. Very dog friendly, my boy Bowie loves it !! Here is the thing about the cider...it's NOT SWEET. So if you're looking for that...this is not your place. read more

I really like the venue, the music, and the decor. My friend and I had the flight of four, an truly, the cider is awful. I may not have the most cultured palate but when I'd rather not drink the cider, that's a sign it isn't very good. Julian Hard Cider is way better. I truly hope they tweak and improve their product. It's a great little place that needs to work on their product. read more

Very cute venue with wonderful places to sit inside and out. We came as quick stop after snow fall in March. The orchard outside is beautiful and had plenty of places to sit spaced out from others (albeit cold). They have an open air concept to the venue which is nice for covid considerations. Hubs picked up a growler or two. If you like your cider dry and more akin to beer.. this is the place for you. I'm a sweet cider gal.. so it was a bit too dry for me. He shared there weren't too many flavors. The growler didn't seal well either for some reason so we had some clean up to do when we get home. I imagine this place is pleasant year round. Would love to re-return for venue when it warms up! read more

Love this cidery in Julian. Great views and super spacious. You can get cider to go as well. Overall this cidery has a great atmosphere! I can't wait to come back. Plenty of parking and it looked dog friendly too. read more

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I love trying hard ciders and Julian but some of these ciders were just a bit too "experimental" and unique for me ie didn't taste like apples or had odd pickley notes. It's actually been a few months since I last went so things might have changed, but even the wines were okay. They did offer a pre-selected flight at the time though so it was a nice option to try multiple ciders without committing to a full glass. I would give the cider like a 2/5 stars and the ambiance 4/5. The outdoor seating actually in part of the orchard had chickens and yard games, so it was a pretty nice vibe read more

Calico Cidery - Menu (changes). 2 wines on tap, 4 ciders - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

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PROS Really nice barn venue in Wynola/Julian with lots of outdoor space and adjacent parking. You can sit at picnic tables in the orchard, near the road or on hay bales covered in blankets on wooden bench tables. The bar where you order has an eclectic feel with dark wood accents and chalkboards. Their merchandise is off to one side behind glass. (I would promote it more at the main bar!) I enjoyed the music they were playing. We visited in Spring, but I would imagine it has a fantastic autumnal vibe in the fall. CONS Unfortunately, I thought their cider was awful. We had a flight and they all kinda tasted the same and had an odd taste and weren't terribly robust. I felt like they 'weren't quite there yet' on development. I was also disappointed they didn't have their English style 'Scrump Dandy' available which is mentioned on their web site. I noted they didn't wipe the table down after patrons left which during Covid is important. We sat facing the road and the scream of motorcycles roaring by was annoying. We would have loved to have sat in the orchard, but there weren't any umbrellas for sun protection. They're currently open Fri, Sat, Sun, 11am to sunset. (March 2021) read more

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If you're looking for a quieter place coming from Jullian, it's a great stop. You can do a variety of tastings or just have a glass of cider. There are four different ciders to try, and I have to say that I liked most of them. My favorite one was lavender infused, very unique taste. I enjoyed that none of the ciders were overly sugary, in fact most of them were quite dry. Service was a bit slow, and the bartenders looked kind of shaggy. It did coincide with the atmosphere of the place, so I was quite pleased. The whole place is open, so you can enjoy the outside from the inside. It gets a little bit chilly closer to mornings and evenings, so bring your jacket if you are interested in stopping by during those times. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. I would come back for sure. read more

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Its surprising how many 5-star reviews this place has....but if you notice, they are mainly about their dog and the friendly atmosphere. Absolutely true that the staff is super friendly and its a beautiful place. However neither of these things can make-up for how truly awful the ciders are. We tried the flight, which included all of the ciders they make. They were ALL undrinkable. One person in our group described it as "drinking dirty dishwater." Personally I don't know how to fix that. Very disappointing and unfortunately too awful to do anything but pour out. read more

This cidery has a beautiful view of their orchards with open outdoor seating. I love how spacious it is and how the seats are hay stacks with flannel blanket covering it. It sets a relaxed intimate mood. They only had 4 ciders on tap, so we tried a cider flight for $12. Our favorites were the dry#1 and the pineapple weed perry. Thankfully we came on a friday afternoon around 3pm and there was only 3 other couples here. Eventually it was just us, within the hour. Dog friendly as well! They even have a cute, friendly black dog running around in their orchards as well. read more

Calico Cidery - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

Cute cidery in Julian, seems like the newest one in town. It's a huge barn like cidery, and there's huge tables outside to sit at. We got a flight of 4 for $12 and it was easy to pick because they just had 4 flavors. It was interesting because I had to line up to order and pay, and then get in another line to get the flight. It's a small dirt lot for parking but it looks like people come and go pretty quickly. The flavors of the ciders were good, it was a good balance of sweet, fruity and dryness. read more

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The best if the best! The staff is genuine, knowledgeable and kind. Beautiful ambiance eith the best tasting cider i have ever encountered. All organic, wild ferment, no sugar added. Makes for the perfect beverage. I wish there was access to their cider in stores or restaurants. However it does make it special to have to drive to this magical spot for a taste read more

This place is great! Came here after hitting up a pumpkin patch. It was around 11:30am on a Saturday and it was a steady flow of people. Our bartender was really friendly and seemed passionate about the coders when he described our flight. Lots of seating inside and outside. Atmosphere was chill and ciders were good. All the areas for seating was dog friendly! And it's a bonus that their vineyard/Cidery dog was so chill and sweet! read more

The ambiance is lovely. The bar service is helpful and kind. There was no food available, which is okay since we stopped in for the cider. Maybe it was a bad batch but not a single cider in the flight that we got was good. Hoping the next time we go will be better. read more

This Cidery is so adorable! Located just a few minutes from Julian's Main Street. It is a rustic barn surrounded by trees & they have several picnic tables scattered throughout where you can relax with your cider & take in the beautifully changing autumn leaves. There are also several haystacks in the barn that you can sit on with heaters nearby. They only have a few ciders, & only 1 semi-sweet (sweet?) one when I went (& I am a lover of sweets), but they were all unique & tasty. Get a flight & try them all! Dog friendly. read more

Cute place to sit outside and have a picnic, but I didn't think the ciders were anything special. The flight was good, not great. I'd come back if the weather was nice, and I was in the area, but wouldn't go especially for this. read more

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I had a great time here. The cider tender was soooo nice and friendly. Scenery was awesome, and bought some apples from them, but have to admit they were not the best tasting apples. The cider was very tasty and the overall experience was great! read more

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Atmosphere is cool but cider is not good. Tastes like something is wrong with the brewing process or the apples maybe. Everyone else we talked to had similar experiences. I have had lots cider and am convinced something is not right with there. Tasters beware, nice dude at the bar though. read more

Calico Cidery - All tasted bad, sorry - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

Such a cute place to stop while we were leaving Mount Laguna after camping trip. After drinking a lot of beer outside the tent, it was nice to stop and Julian and have some cider. We got the flight to try, which came with a smoked cider, a red cider, granny apple cider, and a pear cider. The staff was very friendly and helpful in describing the different ciders, and quick and attentive. The ciders themselves were all very delicious, and it was a nice place to hang out and unwind. If I'm in Julian again I'll definitely make a point to stop here, and highly recommend others do so as well. Plentiful parking. Lots of outdoor seating. And some other non-cider beverages as well. read more

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If you're looking for a great experience come here to watch people's reactions to their first sip of cider.... Let me start off by saying I'm not one to write negative reviews about food establishments, but we have visited calico cidery two times within a 10 month period and the cider has been very bad. I would have given this a 1 star but the ambience, staff and vibes are top notch but the cider has been terrible each time. Very dry, bitter and no flavor. For lack of better words the cider has a smell and taste of urine (don't ask me how I know that)... If you go please watch others reactions... We did have a great time, laughing at peoples reactions to the cider because we were not the only patrons at the cidery who thought the same. I really do wish the best for this establishment because of the ambience, staff snd location of the cidery, but it needs to make a change to their recipe or brewing process. read more

Unfortunately this place didn't make the cut.We ordered the " Flight " of 4/flavors,. I'm a fan of cider ( hard/cider) but unfortunately all the flavors here I could not digest, to say the least spit one them out.It's a cool setup with music playing and a super-chill vibe, with apple orchards in the background. The aftertaste and rawness of depth lacking bite or flavor, unfortunately couldn't save the life of these " Flights". Right off the the (79) This place may work for some, but unfortunately for me and the rest of our group where ALL in agreement this wasn't working for us . Nevertheless I wish them ALLLLLL the "BEST" and success ! ! ! read more

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A fun spot to check out in Julian if you are here for the day or passing through. I really like the vibe of this place - it is essentially a large barn surrounded by come crops so it is a cool place to hang out. The cider itself is nothing to write home about. You can get a taster of 4 for $12 so I just split that with my partner and we didn't have the urge to order more. I would say a good spot to check out but I wouldn't go out of my way for it read more

Have gone back twice to see if things had improved since my first go around and no, all ciders are so acidic they make my stomach turn. The experimental flavor combos wouldn't be pleasant even if the cider base was good. I remember one of them was pinecone...? Most people during my first visit left with the majority of their tasters in tact. I hope that paired with enough of these confirming reviews will get the owners to reconsider the brewing process because we would really like to support a business so nearby. read more

Absolutely wonderful! After a really bad experience in Oak Glen, we were hesitant to go apple picking again. But the hard cider was calling me. Pull up to just an orchard and a barn. All organic apples and pears. All you can eat. $10 a bag. Plus all you can eat organic popcorn and you can sprinkle Himalayan sea salt on it too! Perfect place to have a picnic, spend the day. Super dog friendly. This place was opened since 1982 and family owned. And the family is super nice. I had the lavender cider and hubby had the pineapple both were delicious. Come here and support local apples! read more

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Calico Cidery is a great option, a bit out of town from most similar cider or mead houses, but in my opinion is well worth the wait. Calico blends the wide open winery type feel with a craft cider offering that changes with the seasons and crop. Something a bit outside of the dozens of wineries or breweries you will encounter. The only criticism I would offer is that the tap room has only one set of taps and one register, so on sunny weekend days, the line to get cider can get a bit lengthy as everyone from "down the hill" come sup to enjoy the mountains and the cider. That being said.... you are cheating yourself if you don't take some time...grab a cider and take a walk thru the orchard. Ive even seen folks put blankets down and have picnics out in the orchard. Calico Cidery is a great place to slow down a bit and enjoy. read more

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So, there ARE apple orchards in Julian! Lovely spot away from the pie lines downtown. I had the four cider taster and it was sublime. Ok, I really like cider! I highly recommend this spot as a great place to start or end your day up in the hills of East County! read more

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Chill ambiance with a country vibe. Unique flavors and USDA organic. The ciders are not sweet so don't expect something that tastes like Angry Orchard or Reds but plan to relax and enjoy. read more

Calico Cidery - Cider garden/orchard - Cideries Near Me - Julian, California

Literally the chillest place with the best cider in Southern California. I have been coming here for almost two years and have never had a bad experience. My dog loves it here, especially Banjo the resident Heeler, who welcomes everyone! The staff are always friendly, providing great service and conversation. It's a diverse atmosphere of all ages and dogs. My recommendation, if you are unsure of your dog's behavior in an open environment, keep them leashed and close. Dogs, just like humans, may not vibe with everyone. read more

My husband and I had a beautiful afternoon trying different ciders and walking through the orchard. Covid-19 restrictions were followed as staff were wearing masks and everyone was maintaining social distancing. We came on a rainy day which was almost better as there were less customers. Service was great and the heaters around the tasting room were a nice touch. The ciders were delicious and there was a great variety to satisfy all different tastes. My favorite cider was the Field Blend Dry! We enjoyed walking through the orchard and taking pictures. We will definitely be returning during our next trip to Julian. read more

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The ambiance is incredible. The cider is not good :( we've been here twice and both times haven't finished our flight.

Wanted to Stop every time I drove by. Today I did , Very Disappointed in their Ciders and selection. They only have 4. They don't have a full bar, only their own ciders. Love the atmosphere and place but not much more. Maybe if ciders is your thing, can't say. Customer Service lacked, just average. read more

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