Cool people, cool place, and even better cider…read more People's Cider Company is one of the few places, as a woman, that I feel 100% safe to leave my drink unattended. The owner, regulars, and bartenders are like surrogate brothers/sisters and watch out for everyone there - new acquaintances and old friends. Everyone is marvelously welcoming, and the place has a quirky local pub vibe. The place is small and intimate, so you don't walk in without walking out with new friend. I have brought my young daughter here for years (we grab a Fanta from next door at Chicago Style Gyro for her - that glorious place is a whole other 5 star review) and the people here treat her like their beloved niece. This will be the place she celebrates her 21st at. The cider here is unimaginably delicious. The seasonal selections and the staple flavors are all wins. Devout beer-only drinkers, hard cider experimenters, and cider connoisseurs will find something delicious to drink there. And every dollar stays local -with all local ingredients and local production. I highly recommend stopping by in summer to experience grabbing a cold mug of PCC cider, finding a seat in their patio, and watching the cars go by while the sun sets over Leonard. And the hot cider in winter is soul soothing especially while watching the snow blow outside.

First time I went to an "only cider" drinking establishment. As a lifelong beer drinker, I decided…read moreto keep an open mind--my last cider experience was in the UK with Strongbow which was not my cuppa at all. Let me tell ya the cider at Peoples is not your 1990s cider at all--it was awesome!! I had the Ginger Adams--3x(still got that beer mentality where ya stick to the same beer all night) but my comrades tried a variety of ciders where each had their own unique tastiness: sweet for the Zema crowd and different levels of dry for the more traditional drinker-afficionado. The environment is fantastic as well--small, small Irish pub with some vinyl you can request to be played. The barkeep shook my hand and introduced himself with my first order. This place gives ya hope in the fact that others in the world still accept all types of people as PEOPLE. There was definitely a regulars group present but just like diehard Lions fans, we were welcomed aboard with enthusiasm. My new favorite pub in GR--in fact the only authentic genuine pub in the city. Love it!

My husband and I love Vander Mill! The staff is friendly, service is great, and you can't beat the…read moredaily (nightly) specials.

Just because you CAN make cider, doesn't mean you SHOULD. Our server, Joe, was fantastic . The…read morefood was good. The cider, however, was horrible and we tasted 12 of 14. Will not return for the cider.

I have been coming here since I was little. This is by far one of my favorite places for donuts and…read morecider. your cider is the only cider I'll drink because this is what I grew up on!

If you're fully understanding that this place will be packed, overpriced and a tourist trap, then…read moreyou should be fine. Our blood pressure immediately rose seeing the semi-organized chaos. We have done many farms/orchards and this one was bottom of the list unfortunately. We dropped by the winery and it felt like you were transported to a 2004 club with the tacky lights mixed with a clammy dungeon feel. Although it was $10 for 5 tastings, the ambiance negated the price. (The only decently priced feature.) If you have kids, they will for sure be stimulated and you're good to go. But otherwise for adults that want delicious cider, donuts and a calm u-pick experience, check out Famhaus Farms for a cleaner and more serene experience.

Love! I've been a long time fan of the brunch cider- and being able to visit the "farm" and try it…read morein person was amazing. It makes for a great day outside and enjoying the nice weather, enjoying a few nice drinks. They have a fire pit and blankets for at night, and offer food truck selections during the day. Don't forget to pick up some of their donuts- they make them in house! Romos pro tip: if you're visiting in Michigan in the summer- be careful in the tree line area. My husband found a tick crawling on his knee.

We love having farmhaus cider close to where we live. They had a special for Valentine's Day- $35…read moreigloo rental with a small "surprise" included. We took advantage of this deal as a family of four for lunch. The business model is bring your own food, or they usually have a rotating food truck to choose from... today was savory or sweet crepes. The place feels special. Rustic, nestled in the woods with an old abandoned home and renovated barn. However, on this sunny 40* day it's wise to wear boots or shoes you don't mind trekking through the mud from the parking lot to the cider barn. The igloo's were nice, hot today with the sun. We turned off the heater and stripped down to our t-shirts. The kids had fun drinking the NA cider and I enjoyed a couple of pints of the dry cider. The picnic table inside easily sat 4 of us and had room for board games to play. The "surprise" was a homemade cherry cream puff with drizzled chocolate on top. It was absolutely delicious. Overall, a great experience for a low key Valentine's Day lunch with our little family. That cream puff though... it really was the cherry on top! Check it out if you want a different experience. It's worth the drive. Make sure to reserve the igloo online in advance to avoid disappointment. Happy Valentine's Day!

I had Virtue Cider before at other breweries and locations that had it on tap so when I was…read morevisiting my nephew in the Holland area and we were going down to South Haven I made sure that it was a stop on our tour. They do have signs for it on the highway, however I would definitely suggest using your GPS as it is out in the country. Pulling into their parking lot, I was not expecting to see the large barns that we did but it looks pretty cool to me so I was excited. I was actually breaking one of Ben's and my rules and that is to not tour new breweries without the other one, but since ciders are mostly for me, he said it was okay for me to go with my family and he wouldn't hold it against me. LOL Inside was pretty cool looking obviously like an old barn revamped. You walk through the area where you can purchase things to go first and then the bar to order is directly in front of you. They do offer flights that are pre-arranged and you can order separate small glasses if you would like to try anything else. I do remember trying something that was not on the flight. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of it, but it was my favorite and of course because it was my favorite, they didn't have it to go. Story of my life. It was a super sunny day that when we were there and they have outdoor seating areas where there are some live animals wandering around and in enclosures. Looks like it could be really relaxing and fun to spend the afternoon at. I will definitely return as I have to show it to Ben so he can experience it as well and try anything new they have created.

I have been here a couple of times when driving up to Grand Rapids. Great place with very friendly…read morestaff. Staff took the time to explain their setup. Beautiful place to have a drink. I did witness a child throwing rocks at their chickens which was disappointing to see. We walked their trail around the farm and it is so cute. Great place to stop and have a cider.

Crane's makes the Best Red Raspberry Preserves! OMG it's AS Good As My Great Grandmother Hamp's…read more Awesome....I purchased the Blueberry too. Yum. Their Dark Covered Blueberries are Delicious too. EVERYTHING I've Tried from Crane's has been Outstanding! I recommend this place. They have Cider donuts too that are Really Good.

Old saloons and roadhouses famously used to serve you pickles and salty foods to draw you in and…read moreget you to buy beer. At Crane's which has the feel of an old saloon, it seems like they serve you famous pies and other baked goods to draw you in and get you to buy fried pickles, chicken tenders, and sandwiches as well. The lunch is serviceable but nothing fancy, the cinnamon rolls were a big hit with the table, and the pies were ok I think, but not up to our family's extremely high standards for Great Lakes area pies. And the wooden chairs were pretty uncomfortable. It got us out of the house, but I think it's overhyped as a destination.

Frugthaven Farm is quite different from the old Klackle's orchard that used to operate here, but…read moreit's a unique spot. I'd been curious about how the space had been transformed, so Nate and I stopped in recently while in town. The main building now houses a fresh market, coffee shop, gift shop, cider bar, and a bespoke barbershop. There is another building on the premises that is a separate boutique store called Pink & Frillos, but that wasn't open when we stopped by. It's a little bit of a lot of things, but what we experienced was nice. They also rent some part of the place as an event venue. I'm not sure if they still do u-pick apples, hayrides, corn mazes etc. or not. We ordered a meat, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, a couple coffee drinks, and a doughnut. The employees were not overly friendly or even really smiling, so I agree that they could have been friendlier - they all seemed to be high school or college age. Our order was done quickly and we settled in to eat. The sandwich was hot and the croissant was buttery and soft. I really liked the crispy bacon on the sandwich. It was a good portion to split along with the cinnamon sugar doughnut, which was fresh and fluffy. My oat milk latte was decent but nothing special. They use Madcap coffee at Frugthaven. Overall we had a nice time and I'd come back to try the hard cider. There's some outdoor seating and the bar area looked spacious and airy. The old timey barbershop is cool, but feels a bit weird and out of place. Otherwise the other elements of the business seem to fit. They seem to be catering to an older/Millennial crowd that wants a good shot for Instagram, versus the more family-friendly farm that it used to be. Nothing wrong with that, just something to note, especially if you knew it before.

The owner missed the mark on this one. What is there to do? Unless you are older and have no kids,…read morethere's zero point to go this "farm" which isn't a "farm" it's an overpriced coffee shop that you sit next to a freezer full of beer and beef. It's like going into meijer and sitting between the shelves and drinking coffee I really don't understand what she was thinking but this business will 100% fail. Should've stuck with what the people want. A fall farm that families can spend all day at. What an epic fail

Pux Cider has been one of my go to concert venues. I have attended countless shows here over the…read moreyears and have always had such a good time. They cultivate a very fun and comfortable environment. Despite being a small space, they manage to pack so many events and people in to be able to connect. They often have game nights with Mario Kart, MtG, and lots of live music. I don't drink alcohol so I can't speak to the ciders but I know they have a good variety for different palates. They recently added some food to the menu which I think was a fun addition. It's bar food but well priced IMO. The staff have always been soooo incredibly kind and supportive of the local community. You can tell that they really value the people who come in and make a concerted effort to get to know everyone. I have only had good experiences talking with them and they always are good to remember me and give me a warm welcome. They do have a small parking lot and there's a park across the street in case anything gets filled! I definitely recommend checking out some local music here or attending one of the collabs with the Cheese Lady next door.

From my experience at Pux Cider, it's the kind of tap house where the community comes together to…read morehang out. On Sunday afternoons, they have traditional Irish music sessions that I've participated in. The music sessions are fun and beginner-friendly which I appreciate. During the session, I noticed multiple groups of people come in to grab drinks, listen to music, and play games. The cider is pretty tasty and it's a great environment to sit and stay a while. I'm looking forward to when I can go again!

One of my favorite spots to stop on my way north to Mt. Pleasant. Interesting sale items, fantastic…read moreciders, and fun seasonal events.

Great apples, service & people! Highly recommend! The crispy, juicy apples are from their own…read moreorchard. I needed help (recent wrist surgery) and the young lady helped me out to my car. I could get easily in and out. Parking was a breeze. Since I was on a road trip I appreciate all of the above. Thanks Phillips family!

We stopped here with a group of 7 women on a Friday afternoon. We tried almost every wine and cider…read moreand not one of us bought a bottle to take home. The atmosphere they've created is cute, welcoming, and very family friendly. One of the servers argued about giving us a wrong sample, but a different staff member agreed and gave us the correct one. Even if we were wrong, when you have a group trying so many of your wines/ciders would you really make a big deal about one little sample?

After living here for almost 4 years I was very surprised to just now be hearing about this amazing…read moreplace. As I was reading the Michigan BrewTrail magazine I ran across their advertisement page, and was confused that it had a Grand Rapids address so It prompted me to do a little research. After a deep dive I found out that they are a farm/farmers market and a restaurant, cider/winery. If you Yelp search you won't find their restaurant, cider/winery because it pops up as Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm Market. This new Pink Barrel Cellars page should help separate this from just a farmers market, and help highlight some of their amazing food and drink. I went on their last day of live music according to their online schedule. When I showed up the parking lot was full and there was well over 100 people there. If you go inside you will immediately notice that this place is so much more than a farmers market. In the back they have a bar serving some amazing ales, seltzers, stouts, ciders, and wine by the glass. In the middle they have fresh donuts, wine by the bottle, fresh fruits and vegetables for sale. Near the front they have a food stand. All the employees were spectacular and very informative. I had many questions, and they were all very Knowledgeable. Found out they have a few beers that have won national beer awards. For lunch I wound up ordering the pretzel with beer cheese, and ordered a honeycrisp ale. The shareable size of the menu isn't joking. It's very large and you're gonna want to share. I was so full after my pretzel that I couldn't even think about a second beer. The beer cheese was the BEST beer cheese I've ever eaten in my life. It was out of this world. The beer was also pretty spectacular. The beer was so good that I couldn't resist the urge to buy some wine by the bottle with the hopes it was just as good. I enjoyed everything at their outdoor seating while listening to live music. If I had gone with someone I definitely would of taken advantage of cornhole and drank wine by the glass. After eating I couldn't resist walking around the farm that had a ton of people running and smiling. In the back I observed the piggies, Eddie and Joe, napping. Also got to say hi to their pony's and goats . I walked through the orchard, and also the pick your own pumpkin patch. They have a huge slidefor the kids, and a playground. Highly recommend following this place on social media to stay up to date on menu changes, and event updates. Such an eventful Sunday afternoon. Definitely worth the visit.