A good friend of mine loves their cider and wanted to go after a bike ride. I'm not a cider fan personally, but I do like to eat! I ordered the TV dinner with brisket, macaroni and cheese and slaw. I also ordered their lemonade, which they did not have enough of to pour me a full serving. The bartender gave me a cup with a little bit of it, and it tasted good. I ordered a sweet tea in its place and asked for lemons, but they don't have lemons. The tea came out and it was OK but seemed like it either came from concentrate or was made a couple days ago. I mixed in the bit of lemonade that I had and that was good as an Arnold Palmer. Our food came out almost immediately. My macaroni and cheese and brisket were barely warm. The macaroni and cheese had heavy Velveeta shells and cheese vibes... just OK but nothing special. The brisket had a very good flavor but was very dry. It came with barbecue sauce, but I'm not a fan of barbecue sauce so I ate it like it was. The slaw was excellent. My friend got an order of fries which were delicious, I ate a bunch of them. She also got these jalapeño peppers that were wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cheese and I think pulled pork. She seemed to like them a lot, but she said that she's gotten them before a few times and every time they've been different The bartender that served us was really nice, she was happy to make recommendations. I thought the interior of this business was really nicely put together. Very clean and well organized. read more

Serpentine Cider - TV Dinner with Brisket, Mac & Cheese and Slaw - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

The ciders are all pretty solid and the bartenders are friendly. I walked here 3 miles from my hotel only to find that the kitchen here closes an hour early . It would be really helpful of the business actually communicated this . read more

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Adding the 200th review to say Serpentine Cider is awesome!! Miramar location is closed/ closing this Dec. 2025 and we're sad to see them go. Best location .. great guys.. and amazing cider. Monthly members who look forward to what the next chapter holds! read more

A cozy community-oriented cider house. I visited for their haunted holiday market event, which was well organized with space at the bar as well as room to explore the stalls. There were very unique cider varieties, including my favorite: strawberry blackcurrant. Everyone was friendly and it was a great event! read more

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Food was great! It was greasy but oh well, that just means it tasted amazing! Service was quick! Staff were cool and friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's games and books. The vibe was welcoming and I dug the music they were playing (AFI). 100% recommend! Get the sour cherry cider! read more

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Doordash Order - Smoking J's review Only Date of Visit: 8.30.2025 Cuisine Type: American BBQ Vibe: N/A Cost: ~$35 Depending on what you order I do want to preface this that the original smoking J's was good so i wanted to try it again. What I Ordered & How It Was: TV Dinner (Brisket, Bean Crack) Brisket - 2/5 - Upon initial inspection you will notice the that the fatty part of the brisket will be delicious (it was!) and the bark will be unfortunately super dry. I want to like this but when i had to drink water to down the knot of meat in my throat that was a nope to me. Pork Belly - 3/5 - Same issue like the brisket a bit more dry along the outer bark area. It works ok since the intent is for the pork belly to be crispy. There is good seasoning though (maybe a bit more salty than I prefer) The fatty portion works well with the meaty portion. I think if you get just the bark it will be unfortunately super dry. Bean Crack -3/5- It is baked beans with some kind of somewhat sweet ketchup (bbq?) and shredded brisket. You can't really taste the brisket as chunks so it tastes like sweet beans and meat essence. Not bad but not that good. A bit too sweet for me. Texas Twinkie -3/5- This is a jalapeno wrapped in back stuffed with cheese and brisket. I think conceptually this is a great idea but in execution I don't understand how this dish had less flavor than their other offerings. The bacon is mostly charred and for some reason seem to lose their distinct brine and I guess I expected this jalapeno popper to pop in flavor but it didn't really (Wasn't spicy also) Service & Atmosphere: Service: N/A Ambiance: N/A Overall Thoughts: Best thing I ate: Pork belly Something to improve: I'm sure this is just YMMV situation since I've had a good experience here in the past. It is possible dry brisket just means they were holding the brisket for a while (so it dries out)..maybe wrap it and keep it moist? Pork belly: Needs to be a bit more tender somehow the flavor is great just maybe less salt. Bean Crack: Too sweet give me chunks of meat. Texas Twinkie: Jalapeno needs to pop Would I come back? Mmm...not anytime soon read more

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The strawberry pepper cider is the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the pepper. The TV dinner is such a cute concept and how it's served as such. I did find the brisket a little dry without the BBQ sauce but overall, it was fall apart tender. What stood out for my was the spicy cucumbers, they were marinated but still maintained this crunch that was so satisfying and refreshing. I low-key wanted to souse everything in hot sauce. For a Saturday afternoon, it wasnt too crowded and I thoroughly appreciated the music. read more

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serpentine cider has hearty home style extra like brisket, Mac n cheese and coleslaw. really love the cheesey crust like edges of the Mac and cheese, great soul food! large back room that's perfect for your next party. read more

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Stumbled upon this place and wow. I had the guava cider which was delicious and the brisket tv dinner with beans and dirty rice. Service is bar service or a QR code. it's very casual inside. read more

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First time here and I came for the food . Ordered the Tv dinner and it's amazing, had it with a side of pork belly (recommended). Came with brisket and Mac and cheese with dirty rice. The image doesn't do it justice. I'll be back read more

Serpentine Cider - Tv dinner and pork belly on the side - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good barbecue. Had a barbecue brisket sandwich that was really good for San Diego. It's hard to find good barbecue in San Diego had quite a bit of cider on top. I had a lavender one which was refreshing. They also said they had meat, but they only had one tap, and I have enough of that. A lot of people were drinking it. bartender is very friendly. Will be back multiple times. read more

Serpentine Cider - Lavender cider and I forgot the mead name - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

I love the rotating cider options, here! They're all very unique and I can honestly say I've never had a bad one. The food is phenomenal! Would highly recommend the burrito as well as the Cajun fries... And the Texas Twinkie?? Out of this world. The service is always great and I love that they are constantly hosting events. There's always something for someone at some point. During the summertime, it can get a little warm inside, but the fans do a good job at keeping you cool... There's also a large selection of board games that you can use while sipping away. I love this place and I recommend it to all my friends and family! read more

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I love coming here for their special events. They are very *nerd* welcoming. Their themed nights - including star wars, lord of the rings, and general trivia nights - are an amazing way to meet like minded similarly nerdy people (hey, ain't no shame in my nerd game). Plus the cider-tenders are amazing to talk to, geeky in each of their own rights, and it's just an enjoyable time all around. Oh yeh, and the cider is good - ranging from "weird" to "sweet" to "that's the right spot". Highly recommend. read more

Quiet cider house with a welcoming vibe. Ciders are refreshing with a rotating batch. The BBQ is amazing. Definitely recommend trying the brisket burrito. Best of all, staff are really welcoming! read more

I'll say this....it's some good ___ cider! My fiance and I went there a few days ago and let me tell you, when we left we had the ultimate experience of being happy lol. You can taste the clean ingredients. This week we are going back with some coworkers to really enjoy all the ciders. Totally recommend read more

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Overall very chill place to sip some cider and have some Smoking J's bbq if you decide (they share the same space). They offer a really good and extensive selection of cider (both seasonal and everyday selections). I love cider so I really enjoyed what we ordered. The staff is kind just chilling behind the bar and won't approach you until you ask them for help. We had a 5 cider flight sampler which was perfect for the 2 of us to share. We had a pumpkin spice flavor that was really good and tested just like thanksgiving, the pineapple, pineapple coconut (was my least favorite), guava, and pineapple hibiscus (this was my favorite). read more

Serpentine Cider - 5 flight sampler - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

[Food/Drinks] - Cider Flight: They all tasted good but my favorite one is the strawberry one cause there's a nice sweetness that's not overpowering. - Frozen Cider: My friend got the Juniper as a frozen cider and she highly recommended it. Nice to get on a warm day. - Brisket: Tender, juicy, flavorful. Was tastier than I expected! Great with beer [Service] - Friendly, chill, attentive [Ambiance] - Has indoor and outdoor seating - Spacious and has a air hockey table [Overall] - Friends brought me here cause I liked ciders and we had a nice time! - Would recommend if you like ciders as there's a variety here compared to most breweries. - Also a plus that they have food here! read more

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I had the best brisket I've ever had in the San Diego area a few weeks ago, went to go order today just to find out they permanently closed :/ read more

I stopped by for a drink with friends. I tried a cider flight and enjoyed it. I didn't eat any food but it looked and smelled good. This spot is cute and a great spot to grab cider with friends. The bartenders were very friendly. read more

Really cool spot! I'm a cider lover and immediately knew we had to stop by here when we were in town for the weekend. The employees are super nice and helpful; they give great recommendations. The inside is of the shop is gorgeous (the snake art is epic), and we also loved getting to sit at the front window barstools and people-watch on a beautiful day. My husband and I shared two different three-flavor flights--my favorites were the pomegranate mint (to die for) and the pineapple (sweet and tasty) while my husband favored the guava one almost exclusively. The apple one was probably my least favorite since it very much resembled a white wine rather than a cider, as their menu describes. Whether you're a cider fan or not, the variety of flavors here has something for everyone. read more

Serpentine Cider - Their flights are generous and fun! - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a cool and popular place to hang out I am not the cider biggest fan but tried one of their flights They were mostly good except the apricot which was very bitter Service was fine Tap payment didn't work I wish they had a few beer options read more

Serpentine Cider - Cider flight - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

Affordable refreshing cider! Guava cider was good and was able to enjoy some Smokin' Js bbq with it. Plenty of seating, spacious, nice place to hang out. Friendly service read more

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Good service, great cider & food, and a lovely cozy, low key atmosphere! A real hidden gem in the area, so glad we found it :) read more

Serpentine Cider - 5 cider flight - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

Nigel FTW! I saw they had cider slushies so I knew I had to try at leat one. They had 2 flavors, Pineapple Toasted Coconut and I believe the other was a Salted Margarita. I was skeptical about the Pineapple because if coconut anything is involved, I usually don't have it. I'm not allergic to it, just haven't ever liked it...just like taro/ube! Ughhh, lol! I asked Nigel if it was possible to taste both before I purchased one. He happily gave me both to try. He said the Pineapple one didn't really taste like coconut, and fellow Yelper Cheryl R. had one earlier so she confirmed it for me. After tasting both, the Pineapple was the winner for me! The other one tasted like an original marg. Pass! The slushy melted quickly due to the hot weather coupled with a lot of body heat in a small space. It was so yummy though, and I must have inhaled it in a matter of seconds! I hope the next time I return, they'll have other fruity flavors. Thank you Nigel, I'm coming back no doubt!! IG: @serpentine_cider read more

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First of all, shoutout to Nigel for being a great bartender! Great recommendations and very knowledgeable about everything offered. This place is definitely hard to find and I think it would help if they got some better signage out front. I would've never known about this place if I didn't have a Yelp Event in the same space. I got a glass of their Sour Cherry. While I did really enjoy it, I wish there was a stronger cherry flavor to it. I did taste test two others as well: the Raspberry BlackBerry was really lacking in flavor, so I wouldn't get that again, and the Guava, which was a really nice, refreshing summer cider. If you enjoy guava, you would love this for sure! They also had two cider slushies, which I thought was very unique: Margarita and Pineapple Coconut. Unfortunately, I don't like either of those flavors much, so I didn't try it. But I would love to come back and try some if they change up the flavors. read more

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Came here for some last minute drinks and remembered this amazing spot! We went on late afternoon on a Saturday and there were a couple of groups but there was plenty of seating inside and outside. Had to get the full pour of the Sour Cherry because I loved that one last time and it was so good!!!! It might be my favorite alcoholic drink of all time and they sell crowlers and cans of them too. My boyfriend got to the Guava and we hadn't tried that one last time but he said he loved this one too! Didn't get them this time but I definitely will next time I stop by! read more

Serpentine Cider - Sour Cherry & Guava - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

Didn't know this place existed and glad that there's another cider place in the 'hood! Nigel helped me and explained the ciders they had! Appreciated the lil rundown he gave us! I had a 3 flight that consisted of their raspberry blackberry, guava, and pineapple coconut slush! All were so flavorful and delicious! Am def wanting to come back and try their other flavors! read more

Great beers. Food is enjoyable and fast. Service is amazing. Vibe is wonderfully chill. I'll be back!

Serpentine Cider has been our go-to spot over the last year because of its great food, ciders and overall atmosphere. The service is always so amazing, today especially. My partner and I had met with some friends to celebrate our recent engagement and our server, Ryan, took the extra step to congratulate us by bringing some drinks on the house! It was incredibly touching as we are two women who felt celebrated by the staff and it felt like such a safe space. We also wanted to thank Shawn who also helped make today special! read more

This lovely little tasting room shares its space with a couple of other businesses (Lost Cause Meadery and Rollin Roots) so you can sample quite a few things if you're looking to explore. Folks were quite lovely to interact with at all of the spots so show them some love next time you swing by! They do have some non-alcoholic offerings too, just in case you can't drink, so something for everybody. Parking was pretty trivial to find in the expansive lot, as was seating (which was mostly interior, though a few outside seats were available). Our bartender was very knowledgeable and answered our every question about their menu and offerings. We went with a 5-flight offerings of their experimental ciders: Sour Tropics, Juniper Sage, Apple Pie, Pineapple, Blood Orange Hibiscus. They even had a bunch of customized flight holders with marker labels on them (the usefulness of this cannot be overstated). Sure enough the descriptors are remarkably true to what we got. The apple pie was indeed remarkably like drinking liquified apple pie (minus the carbs and texture of course). The juniper was quite the unusual one that I found rather pleasant for sipping, but my brother couldn't stand at all. The sour tropics and pineapple were a bit too sour for my tastes. That said, the blood orange hibiscus was a common favorite. We then proceeded to take home some crowlers filled with their hot chocolate (because really, that sounds amazing and we felt lucky) and the blood orange. All in all, we had a great time and it's a lovely place to chillax and sip some local brews. read more

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Great food great service (even when it's packed). I like the different ciders too and there aren't too many spots in San Diego that serve this wide array of ciders. Also, Smokin J's is the best BBQ in the county. read more

I love Serpentine Cider, and I love this shared space with Lost Cause Meadery and Rollin Roots. It is a great place to hang out with friends with different options to satisfy everyone. One side of the bar is dedicated for Lost Cause, while the other side around the corner is for Serpentine. Before the bar, there is a window where you can purchase food from Rollin Roots. The last time I went, I came on a Friday evening with a few friends. We were able to find a seat quickly for the four of us. I opted to do a cider flight with 5 different ciders to try. All of the ciders were great, and I will definitely be back. read more

Serpentine Cider - Cider flight - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

Love the spot. Came into get some BBQ and stayed for the vibe. Had a flight and was not disappointed. The Shandy was great! You don't feel bloated or anything. A-hops was awesome as well! If you in the area, come on by. read more

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I am actually embarrassed that I have not written them a review already. I have been coming to Serpentine for nearly 5 years now. Best cider I have ever had. The owner and cider master, Sean, is truly exceptional at the craft. The environment is always relaxing. My husband and I love coming to their monthly movie events and charities. Smokin J's is yummy and people are just cool there. Highly recommend and we are so glad we live close by! read more

Super chill spot !! Came and got the pork belly and brisket sandwich, Texas Twinkie's, and ohh lawwddyy lawd the Cajun fries . I got to say overall delicious and the damn cider was just the wash down it needs to make you feel like royalty . They got board games , outdoor seating , super relax spot and nice service . Going back for that burrito . Cheers !! read more

Never had made before. Fantastic. Great place. Inside and outside seating. They have some games you can play, or you are welcome to bring your own. Will definitely visit again read more

Great ciders. Probably the best I have ever had. Parking isn't bad and it's not usually too busy. Service is abysmal. I've been here a few times and the young ladies are more into their phones and conversations at the bar and amongst themselves than anything else. They close at 9pm on Saturdays but come early because they didn't seem as if they wanted to take any orders after 8. They started cleaning up and even cleaning the bathrooms 45 mins before close.....while no one was behind the bar to serve drinks for the 6 people here! Amazing I asked when they close since she hasn't been behind the bar in a half hour and she became argumentative. She said "I was trying to close"! An hour early! Come on read more

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came here to try out their cider, happy with their brisket/beans/colesloaw. like wow. first bite into the brisket was smoky and tender, their beans were sweet and savory, their coleslaw was crisp and fresh. staff was amazing, loved their nordic vibe, wasn't a cider man but starting to love it more. i like the progression of the ciders , started with apple and finished with apple pie, they sound the same but u can taste and smell the cinnamon in the apple pie which i think was a nice and gentle finisher. nice costume too. read more

Serpentine Cider - apple, guava, pineapple, juniper, apple pie, tv dinner with brisket, beans, coleslaw - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

The drinks were AMAZING. Sounds like most (if not all) of their drinks were made from real ingredients (ie, guava cider uses real guava, habanero mango cider used real habanero). And the quality really shined through the drinks! And staff was so cool and friendly! (Shout out to Bree!!). We didn't get a chance to try their food, but I def want to come back for that! Sounded delicious! read more

Serpentine Cider - Guava, sour cherry, juniper sage, habanero mango, and strawberry rhubarb - Cideries Near Me - San Diego, California

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As a local, Serprentine Cider is where me and my partner go where we just want to have a relaxing night. There is indoor and outdoor seating (when we want to bring our pups), the staff are always relaxed and nice, good recommendations, always exploring new flavors while still having the classics, and I love all the creative/fun things they do like trivia night. The ONLY thing is..parking can SUCK! It's a little store and so you have to find side street parking. I wish I could take 0.4 stars off, but Yelp don;t work like that. Not that it's Serpentine Cider;s fault, but that my only caveat. Everything else is so great, I have little room to complain. read more