We stopped into Locust Cider for a quick drink while we were waiting on a 30-minute dinner reservation, and it ended up being such a good move. I had the Purple Stem cider (the purple one on the menu), and my friend grabbed a Hazy IPA in a can. Both were great. The patio was honestly the highlight -- super laid back, plenty of space, and perfect for killing time before dinner. I'd definitely go back and try more of their ciders. read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Solid cider options and impeccably kind and friendly service! I love all the local art hanging around this place. Very community-oriented in Old Town! Although businesses are providing more accessible options to celiacs/gluten-intolerant folks, I felt SEEN here as nearly everything in-house is GF. I'd definitely come here for a flight! It was fun and located in a great part of Old Town! read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Tasty cider! Fun ambiance with lots of people and a ton of games to play if you wanted to. We tried a flight and enjoyed almost every one! Didn't try any of the food but that looked good as well. Great location in downtown with lots in walking distance. Definitely check out if you like cider! read more

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Completely celiac safe! They had gf korean corndogs. We did the flight and everything was amazing and even better I didn't get sick afterwards! read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Gf korean corndog with gf flight - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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This was one of the best bars I've been to in a long time. The servers were so sweet from the beginning. They make it really easy to order a flight, and there are so many great options on the menu. The Vanilla Bean cider is the best cider I've had in my life. read more

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Gluten free fried pickles?!? Dog friendly patio?!?! And the best cider my husband has ever had?!?! Just need to relax on the garlic a bit, but that won't stop us from coming back!! read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Everything is gluten free!! Reuben, fried pickles and fried chicken sandwich!! - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

First time in and loved this place! They have 16 different flavors so we had to get flights. The peach and blackberry were my favorites. My husband like the vanilla bean mixed with the dark cherry. We'll def be back! read more

Excellent ciders, room for a group, games are available. I got a flight and not one cider missed.

Great food! Great service! Great ambiance! Great selection of ciders! Everything is gluten-free and delicious! I'll definitely come back. read more

Came for the celiac safe food. Stayed for the cider. Keep coming back for the staff!! We LOVE locust! We originally came due to the celiac safe kitchen, but this place has quickly turned into a weekly visit. All of the ciders are amazing, there's great patio seating, and games! Chef Dan never misses (gotta try the chicken tenders!) and the bartenders are quick, personable, and kind!! read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - chicken tenders, fries, ciders & one of the great bartenders, Ozzy! - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

The fries were good but just way too much salt. Bartender was kind and welcoming and everything about the fries was good but it was just too much salt. read more

Best food we had in Loveland or Greeley Colorado! Service was awesome and food was awesome! When we come back to Colorado we will certainly stop in for a great meal! read more

Eric was knowledgeable friendly and a real treat to have as a bartender! The ciders were all amazing and the food super tasty, couldn't even tell anything was gluten free. A celiacs dream. I think my only critique would be the pickle chips being almost too salty to eat (coming from someone who likes salt) read more

You know the cideries that understand their market when they got games for the dudes to play at several tables. Though we did arrive at a poor time, some of their flavors were simply unavailable at the time, so we had flights to see what else is good on their menu. We even got some loaded fries, which satisfied the crew's munchies. Overall, those flights had some good flavors we have not tried before, and now we may just hunt down more to hoard in The Mausoleum to hoard like a dragon. Vanilla Bean be carrying this business! read more

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I've been to locust cider when I lived in Washington and Oregon so I was so excited to see a location in Fort Collins! This location offered games (all the ones I've been to do this!), plenty of seating and natural light. Fun place to grab a drink alone or with friends. My favorite cider is the vanilla bean. It was tempting to branch out since all of the flavors look awesome, but decided to stick to what I know. It was sweet yet smooth and not tart! They also offer flights if you want to try more options. If you love cider, you will love locust. read more

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Austin was so knowledgeable and welcoming! Made us feel right at home for our first (but not our last) visit. The ciders are some of the best I've had. I did the tasting and was glad I did. The celiac safe kitchen was wonderful being gluten-free. The truffle fries are a must! read more

This place is a true Gem!! Having celiac it is hard to have an entire restaurant where you pick anything on the Menu!! Awesome tastings of cider choices. Not to mention flights -- quite nice to have so many choices.. So happy to have found this place and can't wait to return!! read more

Great place. They have several different ciders. We tried a bunch of them. It's sometimes a nice break from the beer and breweries. They also have a great menu of shareable small bites. Great bison sliders, mushrooms in a cute tiny martini glass. Several tasty choices. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They explained the different flavors and also offer get a " give back" if you find you don't enjoy a certain cider you originally choose. You can then pick a different flavor. It's a nice, relaxing atmosphere. Perfect location in downtown Ft. Collins. Their t-shirts and logo is great! Would be a great night out with friends or a special someone. I really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back! read more

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Having loved Locust when we lived in WA, I was thrilled to see that they opened up a taproom in Fort Collins so we could visit when we are in town! It's been a few years since we have been to Locust in WA so expectations were high and this new taproom in Fort Collins did not disappoint! One thing I have always appreciated about Locust is that you can get as many flight pours as you want. You don't have to commit to six; you can get any amount you choose. The ciders were the awesome ciders I expect from Locust. Unique flavor options and sweet, delicious cider. Even my brother-in-law who isn't normally a cider drinker found that he really enjoyed many of the ciders he tasted. They appear to have added Hard Teas to their lineup, which I didn't care for as much as their ciders. They are good, just not as good as the ciders in my opinion, but others may like them. Cidermosa is an awesome addition to their lineup, I hope they continue to bring that one around. Their classics are always solid: Vanilla, Honey Pear, Dark Cherry, Sweet Aged... All as delicious as I remember. They also have tons of game options including an old game console for some throwback fun. If you're hungry, they also have food options available from the restaurant next door. We didn't try them, but they sounded good! The ladies who were working were friendly, and it was clean. We loved having the patio for a nice Sept day. read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Flight time! Nice that you can do as many or as few ciders as you want in a flight, no set amount. - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

This place is awesome! Everything on the menu is delicious, including their homemade sauces. Both burgers are rich with flavor. We always get a flight of ciders to taste the staples and rotational flavors. My two consistent favorites are the Grasshoppa and Vanilla Bean. read more

The 100% gf/celiac safe menu was wonderful. Many options to choose from. Heard the owner is very nice guy who is personable, so opted to try for the first time. However, today, a gal at the bar took my order & her customer service was unprofessional. She should find a non-customer facing job. From taking the order to delivering, she was not nice & acted put out. She did not greet nor thank. It is possible I will return based on the food, but if the same gal is working, I will walk out & never return. As it was, I drove 25 miles out of my way to dine there. 4 stars for taste 0 stars for customer service. read more

What a fabulous addition to Old town! We were warmly welcomed by the manager, Becki who gave us a quick rundown of the new Covid options - cider to go or patio seating to stay. We chose the patio which I thought had nice ambience and was equipped with tabletop heaters, perfect for those chillier evenings. The selection of hard ciders is outstanding and provides everything I enjoy on a cider spectrum...dry, sweet, fruity and even herby. I sampled the dark cherry, vanilla bean, blackberry sage and a blend Becki concocted with their cinnamon that tasted like apple pie - so good! My husband had the Calville Blanc that resembled cider champagne and he was very impressed (even got a growler to go). Locust has also partnered with The Welsh Rabbit next door to provide some delish food options. And I can't wait until they are allowed to open indoor seating again because their taproom has a super cool vibe. Check out a few of my pics! read more

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I came here because I have celiac and loved the idea of a dedicated gluten free kitchen. It was genuinely the worst meal I've had for as long as I can remember. The food is very pricey for what it is - I had fries with a protein of steak added, and the $8 addition of steak turned out to be a measly couple of bites of steak thrown on top in chunks. The steak was bland and rubbery and way overcooked. It was awful - so bad that it made me gag trying to eat it. The fries were soggy and bitter. Both were barely even slightly warm when the food came out. I sat at the bar because I was by myself and it was a comfortable enough environment to eat alone - that aspect was nice. That said, the gal behind the bar asked me how the food was, and I replied that it was very bland and not good. She was not concerned at all and replied "well we don't marinade the steak" and walked off. Terrible food and experience. A complete waste of $17. read more

Awesome!!! I have a new favorite place to eat! I suffer from quite a few food allergies and intolerances, Chef Dan worked with me via email to create a custom "special of the day" that accommodated sticking to a super restrictive plan called the autoimmune protocol, AIP. He gave me a tour of the kitchen, which was seriously SUPER clean (I've seen a lot of kitchens working in the service industry) had a separate prep area to prevent cross contamination from my allergens and even bought a new pan to use with grain, dairy and egg free foods! Yay!!! I was served a Cornish hen with sautéd broccoli and sweet potatoes with fennel. Three others in our party of 6 also had dietary limitations and were joyfully accommodated by Chef Dan. He is a rock star! Thanks, Dan! You'll see us again soon! read more

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Loved our cider and food at Locust Cider! The service was great and quick. We enjoyed a window seat, watching the world go by, and playing card games while trying our flight of delicious cider! read more

My husband and I stopped in on Father's Day for a drink and a small bite to eat. We had noticed it opening a few months back and finally got around to trying it. We had a flight of ciders and they were all really good. The unique flavors came through in each one. I particularly loved the Cucumber as it was refreshing and less sweet. Alcohol was ~6% in the ones we tried. They let you build your own flights of as many as you want rather than be limited to a certain number, I thought that was really nice. If the great ciders aren't enough, they have wonderful small bites from The Welsh Rabbit next door. So you don't have to sacrifice good food when you want some cider. Highly recommend the salad with goat cheese and the scrumptious basil salad dressing. read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Great new cider place. Loved all the flavors we tried, highly recommend - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

For a Sunday at 5pm, it was completely empty which is crazy because this place is GREAT! I started off with a flight (small tasters) of 6. I'm a hard core cider fan and the 16 selections were a treat. The atmosphere is great with high and low top tables. The music was subtle and not over powering -- I could hear myself and friends talk. They apparently serve food here as well, but I only went for drinks. The menus is on their site. It's certainly an overall great place for a date or just drinks with friends. read more

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Lovely afternoon here on a Saturday. Felt very covid safe! There is indoor and outdoor seating. The bartenders were super sweet and attentive. Natalie and another woman (didn't catch her name) were so nice and helped us order both at the bar and at our table, and both gave us great recommendations. I loved the vanilla bean and black currant ciders. You can get a flight of as many ciders as you like, you just pay per tasting glass. I didn't even look at the small plates menu so I have no idea what food they have read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Forgot to take a pic when the glasses were full! This was the honey lavender in the pint glass and vanilla bean in the tasting glass. - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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So happy to have found this place. I was recently diagnosed with numerous food allergies including gluten. Eating out has become scary and boring. But not here. Gluten free or not, the chicken tenders and fries were hands down the best I've had. We also had the short rib tacos which were equally delicious. I indulged in a flight of ciders and I'm already craving the mango one but all were super. Thank you for a great experience and a wonderful meal. We will be back. read more

Absolutely amazing customer service, every cider blew my socks off. From cider like a beer to blackberry radler.

Came to Locust Cider on a recommendation from a neighboring business. I tried a flight of different ciders such as the cold press, honey pear, blood orange, berry blues, blood orange cranberry, and cranberry. They all are rated at around 6% alcohol and have a subtle taste of cider and a strong taste of their described flavor. I suggest a fight tasting of 6 ciders per-customer. The inside has about 8 tables and only a few seats at the bar, because most of it is cordoned off from use. There is a menu available for finger foods you can have while you drink. I liked this place and I think it's a neat place to come with your friends to grab a drink and socialize. I suggest you stop by and try it. Extra - Recommendations: This place closes too early on Thursday through Sunday. Stay open another few hours, at least. Would be nice to see closing at 11 or 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday. Also, there is way too much taped places to sit in here. Relax. There should be more seating at the bar and please take the tape off the tables. If you are nervous about covid, there is a vaccine available now. Also, after you pour a flight for customers, please don't make the customer carry it to the table. That should be the restaurant's job. Also, look into getting a few more gluten free items on your menu that don't include exotic meat such as chicken and nachos etc... Other than that, I did enjoy my time here and thus you have earned my 5 stars. read more

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Good service. you have to go to the bar to order and then you can sit down . you can order just a small tasting glass for 2.95 or you can order a 4 oz glass, Or a larger glass. I may have the prices wrong on that though- maybe it's the taster that's 2.95? anyway the ciders were good but they are a more watery than we are used to. The staff is friendly and it was a nice place. the scenery looking out over the pine and walnut intersection is nice. read more

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We have a celiac daughter who is reactive below the 20ppm threshold (FDA standard). She looks forward to eating out every time we come to Fort Collins!! She LOVES the flavor of the chicken strips and the best part is she NEVER has anxiety while eating here. The utensils and plates are safe because there is never any possibility of cross contamination. So refreshing to have a spot she can safely and be at ease, eating out. Various members of the staff have always been great and helpful. The food may be a bit pricier than other pubs but it is pretty much the same pricing as we've seen in other dedicated gf restaurants. They recently expanded their menu with more offerings! Give it a try! read more

This was from the Great Plates event in March. They had a great special where we got a choice of either two ciders or a flight with our food. We had to go with the flight to try as much as possible! I was a little bummed that several of the ciders on their site weren't on rotation anymore (as evident by the poorly smudged off flavors on my chalkboard). The flavors we got were wonderful though, not too tart or kombucha-y. I was stoked for the venison tacos and the quesadilla, but the meat was a bit tough and dry in the tacos. The salsa helped, but the meat itself was a bit flavorless. I really enjoyed the salsa and pickled jimica. Not pictured was the side duck salad which was fantastic! The duck was succulent and the dressing was mild which gave it a perfect balance. I'll definitely be back for ciders and to try more of their innovative dishes with unique ingredients! read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Cider flight, flavors on the chalkboard in L-R order. - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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Great cider and great atmosphere. If you enjoy cider and a mellow vibe, this is the place. Great variety of flavors and all taste great. read more

Locust Cider Fort Collins - Flight of flavors. - Cideries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

I'd like to say me and my friends have the best time at Locust Cider. The trivia and special events are our favorites. Jacob is amazing at hosting these events. Their new menu is amazing as well! The food is FIRE it feels like high quality food with wonderful tastes with a casual atmosphere. Chef Dan is such a nice guy and has a vast knowledge of food and flavors. read more

Great cider, great service, surprisingly excellent food! Originally discovered Locust Cider during a Ft. Collins food tour. We were contemplating moving to CO and here to check it out. Locust Cider was one of a number of reasons we decided to move to Ft. Collins just a month later. Been there maybe 4-5 times total and have yet to be disappointed in anyway. read more

Amazing place! Vanilla bean cider is to die for. Tacos are great as well. Nice patio and service! read more

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Awesome spot in Fort Collins. Great selections of ciders all on tap. Fun atmosphere as well.

Not exactly what I was expecting for ciders (I am used to just the common brands on tap of apple or pear), but Good variety, great service, good menu, great location nice atmosphere, clean patio! I liked my food, except the shrimp toast, but we ordered like 6 food items and the rest were good. My Friend didn't like her ciders- too sweet for her but she doesn't like sweet things. My ciders (taster platter of my choosing) were decent. We Also had a fry bread potato thing, sliders were great, cheese plate/apples/honey/bread/butter... I was impressed with the menu variety for a small and cider place. Will be back sometime, when I'm in a cider mood again. read more