If you're a first time visitor here, you'll drive down the gravelly driveway and park where you…read morecan. The location itself looks very rustic on the outside, but inside it's cool, modern and has plenty of seating. You'll find plenty of shade trees and two water stations along with some nonalcoholic drink options. There's no food truck on site, but they do offer a charcuterie board and I was told you can now bring your own grub (still might want to call and confirm though). At the bar inside you'll find a listing of their ciders including some guest taps that rotate. There's two unisex bathrooms near the bar and two sinks on the outside where everyone can watch you wash your hands. It should be mentioned that there is one oddity about this property and that is the small McCuistian family cemetery just a few hundred feet west of the driveway (see separate review). And if that cemetery is not enough to get your attention, the huge Live Oak cemetery is directly next-door with over a thousand graves to peruse through (yes, I reviewed that one too). So if you're looking for a place that produces high-quality craft cider and enjoy the rustic Hill country setting, this is it. A couple of items to note, Friday night is movie night on a big screen outside and on weekends they have live bands. 10 informative photographs included.

Walking into this spot was blown away by the stunning, raw Texas beauty. It's really giving hill…read morecountry! The cidery is a rustic little building with lots of outdoor seating. Lots of games to play as well. Many cider and food options great for sharing!

They share a building with Silver Dollar winery- Look for the red double decker bus at fhe…read moreentrance. Dom the owner gave us a really interesting and unsolicited behind-the-scenes tour of the cider making process along with the bottling process. Defiantly an art and a science. We enjoyed a flight of their newest ciders. Our favorite was the Peach Drifter along with their stalwart Hye Heaven. Take a break from the typical winery froofiness and stop here.

Great Cider wine and food. This is a fun place to go. Very relaxing and chilled. There is a large…read moresection of cider and wine.

Avoid buying the apple nut bread -- it lacked in apples and needed more seasoning, and the texture…read morewas dry. Not fit to eat and ended up trashing most of it.

This place is also known as "The Apple Store" just fyi!…read more This is definitely a mom and pop old country place - the cafe itself is only open from 11A - 3P. The sandwiches/burgers are great but the fries - oh wow, upgrade to the fries! The cafe seating itself gets pretty toasty - but you can eat outside on the back (more of a front/side area) is more pleasant so you can at least pray for a breeze. The store features all kinds of apple products (even apple coffee which smelled intriguing) and random country nick knacks which I found amusing but in no way worth spending money on. They have everything apples but no caramel apples - because apparently "they don't sell." We were told however that during the Apple festival in October they do sell them. You can buy everything from apple rubs to real apple trees!

Moontower Cider Company's tasting room is such a lovely surprise. I wandered in kind of on a whim…read moreand ended up staying longer than I expected. This was a while back, but when I went, it was around valentines and there was some event going on with belly dancing and baby chicks running around a table. Super chill, unpretentious. Everyone I talked to was kind and knew their stuff without ever being pushy. Whether you're grabbing a cider to go or just hanging out for a bit, it feels easy. Even if you're not drinking, they have options, which I really appreciated. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to come back -- not just for the drinks, but for the vibe.

I have been wanting to check this place out and a private event with my fellow coworkers gave me…read morethe opportunity I was looking for. I noticed there's only about a dozen spots to park in and not much in the way of street parking. I have to admit this venue is actually a lot smaller than I imagined. When you walk through the door, you'll find that it is a small 700 square-foot space with a 6' bar which features a few home made ciders on tap. They also have a nice selection of organic wines and nonalcoholic beverages, but no beer. In case you're wondering, you can actually rent this room out for a private party for about 30, but probably not more than 40 of your closest friends (I recommend car pooling). If you rent this space, then you can bring your own beer which their license permits. They do have two relatively clean unisex bathrooms and a few picnic tables outside. This place seems to be a good neighborhood hang out, but also acts as a nice quaint venue for small parties. Photos included for more perspective.

Went here on 4/11 just before closing on 4/11 with my nephew, niece and her husband…read more Cozy space, good laid back vibe, no overly loud music, friendly service, good beer selection and clean restrooms. Worth a visit.

Growler Express is a pleasant surprise. I chose it due to its proximity to my son's house in…read moreManchaca. But I was pleased to learn that it could stand on its own merits. For one thing, its ambience is a cut above other growler bars I've been to. It's more like a bar with great selection of beer, a host of regulars, and inviting interior. Daily specials are posted behind the bar. Two TVs for your viewing pleasure. Plenty of seating given its relatively small size. And a great selection of local and regional beers. But what really sold me was that as we walked through the door the bartender was carrying a bowl of water for my small dog to one of the tables. Along with a dog biscuit. Food? Other than dog biscuits I'm not sure. I didn't notice any snacks available but I didn't really look. There is a small assortment of soft drinks. But what will really bring me back next time I'm in town is the hospitality the bartender show to my small dog. Jax and I thank you.

Today was our first visit here and it will be the last. The animals were cool to see, but all of…read morethem looked sick. They were either not moving, or lying down. We paid $80 for four of us, and you don't really get anything for that price. You have to pay for balloon animals and face painting, which I think should be included in your ticket. My daughter loved the pillow jump, but the lady working there was horrible. She screamed at everyone constantly to "get in line," and then if kids were jumping too hard or didn't stop jumping when she said so, she'd scream at them. She really ruined what should've been a fun time. The other staff wasn't nice either. In the end, I could've taken my daughter to a park for free and gotten the same experience without having to shell out $80. This place just seemed super greedy and zero customer service skills. They treated everyone like they weren't welcome.

Exotic Animals + Pumpkin Patch = Great Time!…read more Went to Indian Springs Ranch for the 1st time on Saturday 10/26/2024 to check out the pumpkin patch they put on and it's definitely worth checking out! Why you ask?! Well, it's also an exotic animal ranch! Yes, folks they have llamas, camel, buffalo & other animals that you feed (see videos/pics included w/ this review) It really was a fun experience and not just for the kiddos but also for us adults. Here are a few other helpful tidbits: - - - plenty of parking onsite - - - very shaded w/ lots of huge trees that provide relief from our Texas heat - - - onsite Moms Room for breastfeeding and/or changing baby diaper - - - food trailers onsite - - - pumpkin patch has lots of gourd-geuos photo backdrops! Hope this info helps! Rebecca

Stopped by Jenschke Orchards while in Fredericksburg and was really impressed. The bread and butter…read morepickles were so good. Fresh, crisp, and perfectly flavored. The watermelon was sweet and delicious too. The shop has a great selection of jams, preserves, pickled items, and fresh produce from the farm. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

I truly love this farm experience at Jenschke Orchards. I got to meet the owner at several…read moreoccasions. This year only I have been to this farm already 5 times taking family and friends. They have a season for strawberries and blackberries. I believe all kinds of flowers which I never picked... i love everything edible... I am always there for the berries, the peaches which sadly this year they will not have any due to the freeze. And all of the fresh vegetables that you can buy inside the store. Those past 2 months you can find wild purslane growing and the owner was really really nice to let me pick as much as I want! I made pies with them. Absolutely delicious! I will keep on going back to this farm and I recommend it to anybody who likes to be out in the nature and it is perfect for families and specially kids!

Linda at check in is a superstar Tanya in the field super…read morepolite and a true Gem with his tidy treat people. Not yelling or barking at customers. Kathy at checkout was awesome. I shall return. Super fun picking strawberries myself. Kenny G

We have been visiting this place for years, and our kids love it. It was great during COVID because…read moreit's huge and maintained distance. Since then, this place has come a long way. They also had a flood and had to rebuild quite a few things. Since a great place to spend a weekend. Their baby goats are adorable. Make sure if you want to feed them, buy it online; otherwise, the wait is hours.

My new favorite place to get the best organic foods, cheese, sourdough! The owners are so friendly…read moreand take the time to get to know you.

From the owner: Your local farm to market- specialty grocery store, supporting local farmers & artisans…read more Botanicals and gifts made locally. United States & Germany based made goods with an emphasis on local community.