We stopped in for a cider tasting on a weekday mid-afternoon in early June and it was pretty quiet so we had no wait. Staff were amazing and enthusiastically shared information about the ciders. I love that they use apples and other ingredients from Washington Island- hence the name of the business! They are doing some creative things here, and the lavender and hops varieties were particularly unique and I enjoyed both. All their ciders are dry which we loved and the fermentation process they use produces a light carbonation. I really like how they do the flights in an ala-carte pricing structure which lets customers truly create a fully customized flight vs getting locked into one tier of choices. We bought a bottle to take home as a gift and also noticed the packaged options of local snacks if people want to have some cheese and crackers or similar to go with their cider. We are officially adding Orchard Island Cider to our spots to return to on our next vacation here in Door County! read more

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A great stop if you are up in northern Door County. I enjoy their pear cider so much! The staff is attentive, we even got a quick free tour last time we stopped in in the fall. Cute shop connected to the brewery, and a wonderful patio to catch some sun. All their ciders are sourced from local fruit! read more

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Not super friendly. My interaction here was not a good one. I really want to enjoy the products but sadly the staff or owner not so nice. We went specifically to go to that place. Parking was a little confusing. We got a spot and had to figure out how to find the entrance to the store. We finally find it and we go and walk in. And the man was like what are you doing. We are not open. You need to leave. I had started looking around as this is said. Ok I get it you're not open. I did not realize this as the door was unlocked and I was able to enter. I was on vacation so I truly was not watching a clock. I was just excited to be in the store. Then I realized they have 15 minutes. Now mind you it was two staff. And if this was my small business I would have said something to the effect of we are not open yet but if you like you can look around and we will be able to assist you after we open. But please browse around. This is a sale they lost for the rudeness displayed. They did have the door open. We also were able to ward off another couple trying to find the place and who parked on the far side. They also were able to leave and not be rude before this happened. In a small town with a local business I do hate to make post like this. But it I was spoken to in such a rude tone and was very upset by this. It was very disrespectful in the words he chose and the tone he used. And I was saddened by the loss of this opportunity I had planned on having on my vacation. read more

Hard apple cider, pear cider, cherry cider ... the gang's all here. Island Orchard Cider makes hard cider from dwarf apples and pears they grow on Washington Island, Wisconsin. It's all local and made with love, and you can taste it in every sip. I visited the taproom for a cider tasting. You can pick four different ciders, and I left the choice up to the people pouring. They chose a brut apple cider, apple lavender, apple cherry and apple ginger. All of the ciders were refreshing, but I think I loved the cherry cider the most. I mean, there's something about Door County cherries! You need to put as many cherries as you can into your body when you're on the peninsula, so this is a fun way to get your recommended daily allowance of Door County stone fruit. Island Orchard has patio seating, but I visited during the winter and there was snow on the ground, so the warm taproom was much more comfortable. I didn't get any food, but they do have a small snack menu with things like cheese, nuts, olives and such. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed a flight of ciders. The service was non-existent. It's just the folks behind the counter pouring and ringing you out. The place was pretty neat and we enjoyed sitting and gabbing while sippin' our ciders. read more

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I love cider, and I love cider that isn't super duper sweet so... I really enjoyed this place because many of their ciders are dry, which was exciting! My husband and I stopped in after spending some time at Newport State Park and I tried a flight of their delicious ciders. Service was very friendly and their taproom is comfortable with seating both inside and outdoors. You can purchase local snacks to eat with your cider. If you are used to sweet ciders these will be a bit different, but in the best way! You can purchase bottles to take home here as well and they have a nice variety. read more

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This place is cute and trendy, I cannot wait to go back. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and was shocked that it wasn't more busy. There are tables inside and out with plenty of parking. Once inside there are a bunch of ciders, there's no way you couldn't find something on the menu, assuming you like cider. There's also an NA cider if that's more of your jam. I was hoping the NA would be more than just a bottle of apple cider- something sparkling or other fruits mixed in would have been awesome! They do have a couple of prepackaged snacks as well if you're looking for something to soak up the cider. Staff were friendly, I was a little surprised to not get any tidbits on what we were drinking but it wasn't a huge deal. You can buy chilled and warm bottles which was a nice perk! read more

Great knowledgeable staff. Helped me pick out a tasting. I prefer my cider on the dry side and they had a lot of options! Also had a cooler with cheese and other snacks. Great stop while visiting door county! read more

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Very nice interior as well as a nice patio area. Lots of options whether you want sparkling or still cider and they have some food items as well if you wanted to put together your own charcuterie plate. You can do a tasting onsite or purchase bottles to go. They even have a small selection of bottles already chilled. The spruce tip was delicious though you can't buy it in a bottle they do have growlers that they can fill. Staff are always friendly and available for questions if you have any. read more

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There was my second time here and was still amazing. Was there in October 2024. The hard ciders were tasty and the service was quick. Enjoyed drinking outside on the patio and taking in the view. Fall in Door County is outstanding. read more

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Hip spot for a cider & snacks right off of 42 N. Friendly staff and indoor & outdoor seating.

My husband is a cider drinker so a stop at Island Orchard Cider was on our must do list while in Door County. While there we tried a flight of four ciders - Pear, Apple Cherry, Apple Lavender, and Apple Ginger. Of the four we enjoyed the Apple Cherry the most. If you enjoy cider then a stop here is worth while. They also offer vinegars. read more

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We had a fabulous cider tasting with Sheila and Steve last week. They were very informative and answered all of our questions and led us through a tasting that we thoroughly enjoyed. We picked up three bottles to enjoy at a later date. We highly recommend trying some ciders and learning all about what sets each of them apart. read more

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We stopped in late on a Sunday afternoon on our first day in Door County. The staff was super friendly and helpful with our selections. One couple got a flight of four and we got a flight of five ciders. The prices varied depending on the type of cider but all were reasonable and good size samples. We grabbed a table out back since the seating in front was full. I really liked the brut cider - very straight forward compared to the other fancier ciders we sampled. None of these taste like the apple pie commercial ciders that the big companies sell. Thank goodness. Glad to see cider shops like this popping up in more places. Did not notice if they sold any snacks so we dipped into our own supply. A very pleasant experience. read more

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This was our first stop on a cider and brewery self-tour beginning at the point and working our way back to Egg Harbor. We each did a flight of five ciders and all decided that the ginger was our favorite. We assembled a cheese and cracker board from the little fridge they have available, which is a great idea and probably saves money and provides larger portions. This is a great way to start your trip! read more

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Stopped in to change it up from all thr wineries. Got there 5 minutes before closing, yet the couple who runs the place was so nice and accommodating and was willing to stay open until 6:15. We had a flight and it was so worth it. For $8, the 4 samples were extremely generous in size. The apple lavender was by far the best. The lavender did not overpower the apple and the result was a unique, refreshing drink. We ended up purchasing a some to take home. Wish we had more time, but well worth the stop. read more

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Very good cider place with great cider selection in Door county.. we stopped by on a busy Saturday evening and this place was packed with wonderful people.. it has a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating.. parking is limited on the street but there are plenty of parking spots around.. The staff was super friendly and based on our flavor palette they recommended a few ciders for our group.. we tried the flight with pear, apple cherry, ginger and lavender ciders.. We loved them all except the lavender we were not really fond of this cider.. Loads of options to purchase bottles and they do have some discounts if you plan to buy in bulk.. All in all a great place to hang out with friends and family while you sip on your tasty ciders.. read more

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Loved absolutely every cider we tried. (We had two flights, so nearly their entire selection) French style cider, not too sweet. Just absolutely delicious. Dawn made the best recommendations and friendly happy service. Dale gave us great service with a smile. Absolutely a must try and get a few bottles for the road. read more

Island Orchard Cider - Hopped Brewed Apple Cider - Cideries Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

I stayed right near here for a recent vacation and walked down one afternoon to set and read a while. The person who was tending bar was awesome. I'm sure she goes through an introductory run down on their cider day-in and day-out, but she did a bang-up job explaining the product line to me. The cider itself was wonderful. I greatly appreciate this dry style, and their variations on the theme are bang on. Each option reads exactly as you'd expect in the best way possible. The cider is a clean, balanced, well-made base. Then, each style adds 1 bit of interest without overly complicating it: The lavender hits you firmly with lavender without going overboard; the hopped has pronounced citrusy American hop character but doesn't completely dominate the cider beneath. For a souvenir gift, they're great as well. The packaged cider comes in resealable 750 mL bottles that present so well! I've heard they're opening a branch tasting room in Milwaukee and can't wait! read more

The maple cider vinegar is to die for! And you also need their cherry apple cider. It was definitely my favorite In addition, their ciders are super dry, which I love. The pear was one of the sweetest of the ciders and it was tasty.. just throwing it out there. read more

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This place is a real gem. I found it online when doing some research for activities during our week-long stay in Sister Bay. Their website highlighted that their hard ciders were made in the French style and being a wine guy, this sounded like a place I would enjoy. Seven of us stopped by on a Monday afternoon in early June and had the place to ourselves for most of our visit. Our helpful host gave us a bit of information about the product then proceeded to pour their 4 primary ciders. We started with the crisp and refreshing Brut, followed by a second apple cider flavored with a hint of fresh oak (our favorite), followed by a pear then a cherry cider. All were good, refreshing and delicious. We ended up buying 6 bottles (which meant we got 5% off plus a free 6-bottle canvas tote). We spent maybe 30 -45 minutes visiting but if it was busy (like California wineries) it could probably take a bit longer. And, even better, was the fact that THE TASTING WAS FREE. As a special bonus and because of our interest, we even got a couple of tastes of some of the special reserve ciders ($3 more per bottle-still a bargain). This place is definitely worth a stop when in the area-it's unique, and a great deal too with the ciders prices at only $12.99. read more

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We've been here twice. We did a flight both times and enjoyed it! Average prices. Nice outdoor seating.

It was a chilly rainy day in door and we were driving by and seen the sign so we stopped. What a cool place they have a smallish tasting room and then a larger space where they have the tanks and equipment that has some seating also. It was pretty crowded they have about a dozen different ciders to taste. Not being the biggest hard cider fan we opted for 5 tasting. It was quite an eye opener this was not the stuff I'm use to in a bottle these. We were complex and interesting and very enjoyable. The have some light food parring available as well. We ended up with some cider and vinegar that I can't wait to try. I'm sure this will be a regular stop now on our annual trip up to Door. read more

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Kind of disappointed that because of COVID you can not taste. Window and to-go service only. This is odd since most places seem to have no idea what COVID is, so it was also a pleasant surprise. After riding the ferry back with the apple truck we had to stop. Once we got back to our hotel had the cider and is so delicious!! Glad we stopped anyway and got goodies to go. read more

Excellent ciders with locally grown ingredients. Apples from Washington Island, lavender from a farm next to the Orchard. Highly recommend a flight of several to try. Oaked cider is very interesting as it picks up hints of the barrels it's aged in. We brought home a bottle of the non-oaked Brut and a Pear cider. Highly recommended. Their staff is very friendly and knowledgable, even of ciders from elsewhere in the Region. We're from the Minneapolis area and he was familiar with a local brand of ours. read more

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Good selection! Staff was extremely nice and helpful! They had options for kids. We purchased the Apple lavender cider as well as some vinegar! read more

Excellent selection of well balanced ciders. The cherry cider and ginger cider are great and not too sweet. The seasonal spruce tip was amazing! read more

Cinder is very good. I and many others really enjoyed the Cherry Apple. We also really like the Hopped Brut Apple. Definitely going home with some. Service was excellent. Down side is they are open from 11-6. read more

I wish I could love this place more, because there are so few cideries in Door County (I think this is the only one), but my experiences here fell short. We came in on a sunny afternoon and the place was pretty crowded. They boast free tastings which I found to be extremely generous (I would be prepared to pay for a good experience). However, I felt that the schpiel was delivered too quickly and the pours were tiny (just about one sip's worth) with nothing to cleanse the palette. I felt that I didn't get a really good taste of each cider and nothing really stood out to me. I did enjoy the hop one which was more unique to the cidery and could not be purchased nearby. Overall, I honestly felt a little rushed and would have rather paid to have a nice afternoon doing a tasting and enjoying the area rather than being in and out in less than 15 minutes. If you're here to purchase and just get a taste of everything they have to offer, this is a fine place to stop by. read more

Amazing cider, great staff, fantastic outdoor seating availability! Highly recommend this if you want an amazing relaxed environment with top tier Cider choices! read more

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Amazing and unique cider! Great place to stop at after a hike. We will definitely be back for the lavender cider. read more

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This place is super cute. It's got this rustic type feel to it and the staff all have this vibe I can't really place. It just lends itself to this great atmosphere that somehow makes me want to buy cider. The bottles are all really cute as well, they either got those pop off tops, or corks. I love this type of stuff. I wish I had been able to stay for a flight, but I was just passing through so I just hopped in, had a look around, and purchased a couple bottles for myself. I have to say, they were surprisingly good. I really look forward to spending a weekend, or just a night, out here so I can stop buy amd relax outside on their patio. read more

Free, generous pours of their four hard ciders. The interior is very cool, with laser cut woodwork hanging on the ceiling above the counter. The sample flights included Brute, Oak Aged, Pear, and Apple Cherry. You can buy 6 and get a cute little tote bag with their logo on it or a case for a discount. We ended up with the Brut ($12.99), made with 40 different kinds of apple for it's lighter and better balanced tan the commercialized hard ciders. The Apple Cherry cider would make a great Door County souvenir or a holiday gift. We were told all the apples used in the ciders are from orchards in Washington Island. Try their Vanilla Cherry soda on tap, which can only be purchased by the glass, a delightful deal of $3. They sell chilled hard cider as well, so you can take it with you on a picnic or back to be enjoyed on their outdoor patio (very dog friendly, there's even a water bowl for your pups!). I also saw they had crackers and nice cheese spreads for sale as well. I'd recommend at least stopping in for the free, no pressure samples! read more

Island Orchard Cider - A glass of their Vanilla Cherry Soda (can only be purchased by the glass) $3 and Brut hard cider $5 - Cideries Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

I'm not generally a cider person but the fine folks at Island Orchard Cider made me a believer! We enjoyed everything we tried but favorites were the lavender and the oak aged. Their retail offerings are also spectacular and we did take a few with us as well as a maple vinegar. A guy who works there was on his break and was just splashing the vinegar on potato chips! That did it - SOLD! The ciders are quite delicious and not "sugary." There are no bad choices! 12/10 highly recommend stopping here. read more

Island Orchard sells serious, tasty cider that could and should compete with national brands. This facility is pretty straightforward: the shop itself is small and offers rudimentary tastings, and you can peek through the double doors into their shiny clean production floor, but there is no tour. I've toured so many breweries and distilleries (and a few wineries) but never a cidery; I would really like to know how this stuff is produced. The tastings were of the regular (brut) cider, oak-aged, pear, apple-cherry, and a single-varietal called Number 25. They were all in the B+/A- range, but my favorite was the oak-aged. What I mean by "rudimentary" is that the clerk poured mini shots for all of the guests and gave a two- or three-sentence description of each one. There are no bells and whistles, but it gets the job done. I would have been very reluctant to make a purchase without assaying the goods. They offer a 10% discount on a full case (twelve bottles), and a free canvas carrying sack with the purchase of a half-case. read more

This review is a bit of a tough one for me. I typically don't touch bars or breweries unless there is a pretty strong food component, but given I had a full meal at Island Cider I felt compelled to write it up. Unfortunately for me I don't at all have an appreciation for cider, but I do have an appreciation for unique empanadas, and that's exactly what I found at Island Cider. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? You've got great service and a stellar atmosphere at Island Cider, and I understand why the place was packed every single time I walked by and during my Saturday visit. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $12.00 is a bit steep for three empanadas, but given it was the only food item available at the time I suppose they can get away with charging a premium for food to accompany a flight of cider or two. Additionally, these were pretty cool empanadas, with fresh fillings like cod and mushroom. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I'll touch on the cider quickly in admitting that it all essentially tasted the same to me. Apologies to the experts, but I just don't have an appreciation for it. The empanadas however were excellent, with particular kudos to the unique cod empanadas. Two Stars. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? If you like and can appreciate cider this is honestly your heaven, but even if you like nice quick little bites Island Cider has some great options. Even so there are loads of alternatives nearby that are on par for food, so I can't quite say that Island Cider is in my mind the cream of the crop. No Star. read more

Cider tasting was fun. Megan was extremely helpful an knowledgeable in the group before us and with us. Picked up two bottles! read more

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Calming place to share a few drinks with friends. Drinks are stellar, snacks are great, what else could you ask for? read more

Island Orchard Cider - Cideries Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

My husband and I sat down outside to sample some ciders. The staff who poured our drink was very helpful in explaining the ciders and very friendly. Both inside and outside had a pleasant atmosphere. As for the ciders, they were all very good (except for those aged in oak barrels... but that is just our personal preference :). We particularly liked the Ice Cider, which we found to be delicious. We liked the ciders so much we bought several bottles before we left. Would go here again. read more

There are many cider options to choose from. Great patio space (besides the hornets), and friendly staff. My personal favorite was the Apple Cherry Cider!! read more

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