Super cute spot with lots of unique cider options and great cornbread/desserts!…read more We tried the Funkhouse, Sparkling Cab Franc, Fruit of the Bloom, and Persici (in order from dry to sweet). My favorites were the Fruit of the Bloom which is infused with ginger as well as the Funkhouse. I liked how crisp the funkhouse was and I loved the ginger note in fruit of the bloom. The others were okyay too, persici was very sweet but paired nicely with the ginger hazelnut baklava which was incredible! I am allergic to pistachios, so I loved that I could eat their baklava! We also tried the cornbread with strawberry and jalapeno butter- absolutely incredible. I am from the south and have had a lot of cornbread but this truly stands out. It came out warm with a slight crunch from the crust while maintaining the perfect crumb inside. Just crumbly enough and not too try! I also really enjoyed the jalapeno and strawberry butters- you can tell they use high quality butter, they almost reminded me of goat cheese. I preferred the jalapeno butter a tad more but both were great! The exterior is beautiful- the views are very nice. I would highly recommend coming on a warm day and sitting outside. We initially sat on the balcony but moved due to the bees. The tables underneath the white tent were shaded and bee-free. Service was pretty quick- our ciders came out almost immediately. We had to wait ~10-15 minutes for the cornbread though, but I didn't mind especially given it was warm! Overall, I would highly recommend!

Rustic, somewhat isolated house solidly built. It's excellent for souvenirs (jams, butter,…read morespirits, and of course, cider). Prices aren't the best, but considering everything is made in-house, I'd say you're getting decent value. Houses about 25 people for seating comfortably. I'd suggest trying a flight (4 samples) of cider. Can't go wrong with anything but we went with the sweet cider flight. We ordered the pulled pork, choripan, soup, turkey pesto melt, and farmers salad, along with an immunity (ginger) cocktail. We liked the soup, melt and pulled pork, but would pass on the choripan and farmers salad, esp since all meals came with the same salad anyway. While I don't think you should go here just for the food, it's nice to grab some cider before heading off on a hike and enjoying the natural scenery.

Charming cider farm and tasting with proprietor, Ian and sweet greeter pup, Rosie! Had a delightful…read moreflight tasting with my daughter as we started our cider trail tour with this being our first! Very glad to have stopped in and learn about and taste some of these earthy and delightful ciders. And scored some sweet merch - nice cider glasses and cap!

We visited Black Diamond Farm/Cider today. We had an exceptional experience tasting a few cider…read moreselections. All delicious! Vita and her mom Jackie were very friendly hosts. Plan to make a stop at this wonderful cider and farm. You will not be disappointed. Barb & Marc from Florida

Cute spot for cider tasting and sandwiches!…read more Would highly recommend coming when it's warm outside- lots of patio seating and the flowers/greenery are very nice to look at. Tried the cider flight and the hot pastrami sandwich- sandwich was good- not really sure what's going on with the side of boiled potatoes though... I am not a cider-connoisseur, but I thought these ciders were all good. Such a fun activity to do in Ithaca. Got some much needed frolicking time in! Definitely recommend South Hill!

The space is modern, airy, and perfect for a calm afternoon but the cider sadly didn't live up to…read morethe setting. We tried a few options (Baldwin, Prelude, and Bluegrass Russet) and honestly... none really stood out. For their flight being priced between $16-$30, we were expecting more complexity or at least a standout pour, but everything felt a bit underwhelming. If you're into very dry ciders, this might still be your vibe. But for us, it just didn't click and the price point made it feel like a bit of a miss.

Love, love, love Hollenbeck's! Apples, pies, donuts, cheese curds, cider and more! It smells like…read morehome inside The chicken pot pies are to die for. Only complaint- wish they were open year round

We love Hollenbeck's. Since we have moved here and started hosting a Thanksgiving this is our go to…read morefor all things pies. The Dutch apple and Pecan are staples at our table every year along with their homemade rolls. The people are very friendly and triple check the order when I placed it. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention the cider is also good! I would definitely recommend visiting!

I went to a night before a wedding get together. This place is really rustic and so fun. In the…read moreyard there were rabbits and chickens. The bartender/hostess was really excellent. The hard cider was very tasty.

Came here last week with my friends. Super chill vibe, nice atmosphere with old civil war shacks,…read moreand cute ascetics overall. Really like how sustainable the brothers are, by using pesticide-free apples & even wild forge. Hopefully they expand, will definitely return!

Visited for my husband's birthday celebration. What a treat. We sampled hard ciders, but the…read morelocation offers so much more. You can make a day out of visiting Beak & Skiff & 1911. Not only is there a tasting barn that offers flights of ciders, spirits, and bourbon - but there is an apple barn where you can pick up apples without having to go into the orchards, a cafe, a coffee shop, a general store, a playground, wagons consistently taking guests out into the orchard to pick their own apples, a corn maze, a playground for the littles, and so much more. Parking is free but be warned it is in a field and not organized. It was packed, but because there was so much to do, and so well coordinated, it didn't feel overwhelming. Great spot for a fall celebration.

I have been visiting Beak n Skiff for over 30 years. It has only gotten better and better with…read moretime. People that I see there are always in a happy mood. Families always appear to have a great time and positive experience. It's hard to decide what's the best, apple picking, 1911 for a drink, or The general store for many different items. Not too mention the food and Bakery. You just can't go wrong with so many things to do, not to mention the friendly staff, they go out of their way to make you happy! Great place

Star cider is my go to for a last minute friend meet up. Laid back atmosphere with lots of hard…read morecider or NA choices. They also make fun mixed drinks. Always a friendly face at the counter. They often host fun events, trivia or craft sales. Lots of outdoor seating in the summer. Having Nenos right there for food is great as well.

very happy to see the delicious mexican food back & going strong - love their french fries too,…read morehuge portion & perfectly salted, best i've had in a long time! fun seasonal cocktails and lovely relaxing vibes, lots of well decorated outdoor space to spread out and enjoy a meal and drink with friends/family. don't forget to tip your bartenders, they rock! my only wish is for this place to be open later on weekdays & to bring back the tie dye sweatshirts!

My husband and I put together a list of wineries to visit for our anniversary. This was at the top…read moreof my list, having had a couple different varieties in the past. It did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and fun. The cidery and winery are on the same property and only a 1 to 2 minute walk apart from each other. You get to choose five drinks to sample among their list of over 15. We wound up purchasing a few bottles because they were just so good.

We passed this Winery/ Meadery on our way south on rt 14 and decided to give it a try when we…read moreheaded back home. They have a sampling so we decided to try that. The traditional honey mead had a beautiful, light honey flavor with a little alcoholic kick. I might not drink this straight, but I could think of many ways to blend that beautiful honey flavor into drinks. Then we tried the mead blended into fruit wine. I liked the raspberry blend but blueberry was my favorite. The very clear taste of the fruit was beautiful with the honey notes and you knew it wasn't just a juice drink..the alcohol was there as well. The ciders were a nice surprise taste wise. I'm not a big cider fan, but when I tasted the gold medal winning Strawberry and crisp apple cider it was a win for me. The single fruit choices of all these were selections were wonderful.... sometimes the blending of different fruits leaves to confused tastes for me. Our bartender was very nice and friendly and helpful. It also has a winery Torrey Ridge in the same facility.

Our bus trip to Critz Farms was very informative and we all had lots of fun. We had a tour of the…read moremaple syrup room and the brewing area and learned quite a bit about how Critz Farms started and evolved over the years. The owner told us about the Agro-tourism industry that connects people to farms, ranches for the purpose of recreation, education and direct sales. Critz operates all year round with activities and events for all the seasons. Christmas trees, maple syrup, pumpkin picking, apples, kids areas, rides in a wagon and so much more. We had a very good time in the tap room doing a tasting of several of their hard ciders. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and we even got to meet the beautiful dog Watson. I'm looking forward to coming back with the whole family.

Love Critz Farm for the holidays. Families were coming in droves to ride the wagon into the…read moreChristmas Tree field to cut down their annual tree! They also have a good selection of precut Christmas trees, and handmade Christmas wreathes in all sizes! The gift store is brimming over with holiday ornaments, decor, boutique items, farm fresh maple syrup, and homemade fudges galore! Busy Saturday afternoon but line moved quickly, fast friendly service. Bought a 27 " wreath and several items for Christmas gifts. Next we stopped in the tasting room and were able to score a couple stools at the end of the bar after just a short wait. We both ordered flights of seasonal ciders that are Critz Farm made. Ciders, Brews, local cheeses and more available for purchase! Season ends December 14th!