Limiting my must-visit vacation stops to three seemed like a reasonable measure to ease the effects…read moreof weather and public transit uncertainties and my own disorganization and misunderstanding of time. Still, I only got to two of the places. Since I already went to Downeast recently I wanted to try Far From The Tree in Salem. But with an itinerary that defied the laws of physics I had to cross off some spots and I'm grateful that Downeast mixed it up with new seasonal offerings and non-store exclusives. The flight started with white peach, a perfect light and summery creation. Then strawberry rhubarb brilliantly deployed a note of earthiness to reduce the sweetness. As for black cherry, to quote Some Kind of Monster, I would delete that one, as it lacked the distinction of its neighbors. But the finale was a success, the proudly non-traditional cider donut, an epic blast of sugar and cinnamon (?).

Been drinking Downeast since before they were at this location and it has changed quite a bit. They…read morehave added a lot of different flavors, but my favorite is still original blend. If you go to the tasting room inside you can get a flight for $15 and they have clean restrooms. It is also cool to see all the cans. Outside they have the pop-up where you can get full pours and enjoy the harbor views. Gotta use porta-potties though. They aren't as bad as they could be though. Service is chill vibes and they are pet friendly with plenty of shades seating.

Sowams was the perfect stop on our trip to enjoy a few samples of delicious ciders. These ciders…read moreare mostly dry and sweet and very fresh! The server did a wonderful job taking us through the complexity of each pour even down to where the apples were grown! They press the ciders on site and have antique presses as decor! We wished there could have been even more options to choose from but we had a wonderful time stopping by!

My husband and I went to Sowams for the first time yesterday. We were the only customers there, and…read morehappened to be served by the owner. The owner, Spencer, was incredibly nice and taught us everything about the ciders from the pressing to the serving. Spencer has his own orchard so the apples and entire process are from him. You can tell he loves what he does, by the passion in which he speaks of everything. The cider was delicious, each one we tried better than the next. We even got a fifth and unexpected tasting, which was delicious. The ambiance is relaxed, inviting and feels like you're in the middle of a mill, which I loved. It's so welcoming! We will be back soon, and see it as a regular spot. Spencer was so nice, and the cider so good, I'd really love to see more people come and try the place!

Excellent cider! The selection of ciders is varied enough from dry to semi sweet that most people…read moreshould be able to find their right fit. It runs a bit sweet for me, but still very good. Service was wonderful, thank you. I like the bar area, very comfortable, but I don't like whatever is going on with the tacky plastic string covered wall. The patio is nice in concept, but it needs some sprucing up, just some barrels of plants will help.

I have ordered multiple times from far from the tree cider so when we decided we were coming to the…read moreBoston area, I knew I wanted to take some time and come up to actually visit the cider house that I love so much. While this location is located about a 15 minute walk from the main downtown area of Salem, the walk is pretty easy. We got there around 2:30 3 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon and the location was fairly steady. They did have live music as well. We both ordered the honeydew slushy and absolutely loved it. I wish there was a way to be able to ship it to Florida as it was so amazing. I also got a flight so I could try some of the new ciders that I hadn't had before. Or all they were good I think my favorite was the broken heart and the Collab for the dog adoption.

Overall it was a nice experience…read more Good: The food and cider were good. The vibes were very comfortable and family friendly. The pretzel itself and the chicken and waffle were very good. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. They have seasonal family activities on property that can make the dining very convenient. Bad: Do beware of the 5% fee automatically added. The beer cheese that came with the pretzel was straight out of the fridge cold.

This place tacks on a 6.5% administrative fee that is not a tip but is "to provide more stable and…read morecompetitive wages". If you need more revenue, at least be honest about it and raise your prices.

Absolutely delicious! We've already returned to get a half dozen and a half gallon to bring home…read moretoo! The donuts are fluffy and warm with a perfect balance of cinnamon sugar on the outside. We tried a normal cider and the slushie cider; the slushie was better! There was a little bit of a line but it moved quickly. Once we ordered, it only took a few minutes for our order to come out also. It's tucked back by a cute field with some farm animals nearby too!

One of the BEST cider places that I have had. The line was mighty, but swift. Add this on your list…read moreof places to visit in the fall!

Yes yes yes. Love this place. Couldn't be more amazing! I don't usually like cider because it is…read moretoo sweet but this all tastes perfect. The owner Nate is so sweet and actually hosted the tasting. Left with 3 cases of cider and some swag. Couldn't recommend more! Pro tip: ask for the seasonal flavors and the vinegar!!

Nate is a very welcoming and knowledgeable ciderman! I can not recommend this place more. Tasting…read morewas amazing with a variety of flavors. If you're in the area definitely stop in!

This pizza place is the right size. Nice and homey and fun to watch the pizza being made. We got…read morethe jalapeño and pepperoni pizza. Will be back for sure.

I'm going to preface this with a couple qualifiers. The one time I went was shortly after they…read moreopened so I didn't expect them to have the kinks worked out on their service and assumed it would take awhile to receive food (which it did). The place itself is nice, and they use high quality ingredients such as Stanislaus brand tomatoes (well-known to pizza hobbyists) but here comes the bad part of the review. I haven't really been able to make it back again to give them another shot because they are always closed and always have a new excuse for why they are not open. If you attempt to voice your displeasure on their Facebook page, they will block you. So overall, pizza and atmosphere are good; however, much like their name, getting a chance to sample their pizza is a bit of a pipe dream.

Amazing cider and donuts! Clyde's is a favorite local institution that is open and fully operating…read moreafter all these years! We look forward every year to their opening at the end of August/beginning of September and are always sad when they close their doors for the season on New Years Eve

One of the last steam powered Apple cider presses in the country. Cider pressing demonstrations on…read morethe weekends. Also on the weekends they have free Apple wine tastings with a ton of small batch local Apple wines to choose from. Big country store with great gifts like pancake mixes, jellies and jams, hot sauces, apple wines, etc. Hot cider (can get caramel added to the cup if you want) and hot apple cider donuts for sale. Not sure if they have it all the time but sometimes at the counter they have a tray of sample donuts ( basically the reject ones. But who cares. Still taste amazing). Tons of bees and wasps here so take notice if you have a a fear or allergy.

We visited Tapped Apple Cider & Winery while spending the weekend in CT. It is just a short ride…read moreinto RI. Lori greeted us and recommended flights as we were first-time visitors. Between 4 of us we were able to sample just about everything on the menu. We also ordered snacks from the large assortment available. We were surprised to find that we had 6 choices from ciders, wines, cocktails, and balsamic vinegars. We were skeptical of those, but Lori assured us that the vinegar combos were favorites. We ended up buying a few ciders and wines. We will be sure to visit again when we are in the area.

Tapped Apple has a lot of charm on paper -- cozy downtown Westerly vibes, friendly staff, and a…read morereputation for being a fun, low‑key spot to sip your way through a flight. And honestly, you can feel the good energy when you walk in. Other reviewers rave about the atmosphere and service, and I get it. The team is warm, the space is inviting, and the whole experience feels very "local gem." But here's where the 3‑star reality sets in: the flavors all start blending together. For a cidery/meadery with such a big menu, I expected more range. Instead, most pours land in the same sweet‑leaning zone, making it tough to distinguish one from the next. After a few sips, everything felt like variations on the same theme. Not bad -- just not memorable. If you're new to cider or prefer sweeter profiles, you'll probably love it. But if you're hoping for bold contrasts, dry options, or something that really stands out, the lineup might feel a little one‑note. Still, the staff is great, the vibe is relaxed, and it's a fun stop if you're already exploring Westerly. With a bit more variety in the flavor profiles, this could easily jump to a 4‑star spot. Cheers

5 stars for the peach pizza alone. We sat outside in the open back yard area of the Carlson orchard…read morebrewery/restaurant. There was an open lawn and games like corn hole for waiting customers to play with. We were helped almost immediately by the servers which was great since we had our two active toddlers with us. We ordered the peach pizza and fries. Both were delicious and were brought to us in under 10 mins after ordering. We met another family with kids due to the open seating. Our bill was brought to us right away and we were helped frequently through lunch. What more can you ask for?! Oh good music, they had that too :)

Very rude customer service. The lady at the front desk is absolutely awful to deal with. Most of…read morethe peaches were rotten and they don't help you fill your bucket and when you do they make you constantly go through people to get them checked and the last woman at the front desk will definitely do the most and act like you stole from them even though you just paid and were cleared to go. Do not come here.