So glad I found this place. Customer service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Very knowledgeable as well. Great comfortable hangout. Now to the most important part the ciders. Everything was amazing. The best ciders of I have had. Their tasting menu provided a great variety. We ended up with Frost and She turned me into a newt. Will be back. Membership worthy place. Definitely coming back with a growler to get a fill. Check this place out for your cider fix. read more

Yelp is falsely telling the public this business is closed, which is nonsense. They're at 860 Capitolio Way B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Their cider is amazing, makes a unique gift because every label is a local work of art and the apples are all sourced locally. And unlike the candy-sweet stuff from the grocery store, this cider is sommelier grade (literally, I keep bringing it to my somm friend). Try the Arkansas Black, the Gala Agenda, so many favorites! read more

Two Broads Ciderworks - Current location of Two Broads Ciderworks, with label indicating which part of the business address they occupy at 860 Capitolio Way B, SLO - Cideries Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Two Broads Cider is one of those places that just feels good the moment you walk in. The cider selection has something for everyone, and what I love most is how much personality each one has--you can tell there's real thought and creativity behind what they're pouring. The owners are incredible--genuinely warm, welcoming, and the kind of people who make you feel like you belong there, whether it's your first visit or your tenth. We've been for Art After Dark, Drink and Know Things, karaoke, and even tea dueling, and every single event has been fun, unique, and well put together. It's not just a cider spot--it's a little community hub. There's also something about the space that feels like a throwback to a simpler time--laid-back, friendly, and full of people who actually enjoy being around each other. Places like this are rare. Highly recommend. read more

Two Broads crafts incredible, clean and flavorful ciders. We happened by and could not have expected to be transported to apple nirvana. We loved chatting with Maggie and hearing her talk about her craft and the ambience here is great. We only had time to sample a few, but they were so good we immediately joined their club membership. We loved the Bearded Queen (with hops) Arkansas 85, Passion of the Platypus (with passion fruit), but all were good. The dozen or so ciderworks I've visited in the past are now all pale shadows, obscured by the brightness of Two Broads. They really know how to extract the best from their carefully sourced ingredients. I don't live in SLO but I'll be back. read more

Local Take & "The Legend of the Two Broads": Purely through Serendipity and some good luck, did I find out about these amazing women & their creative bubbling ambrosia. As I was already primed & hyped from other good local more pedestrian Cider products, I was primed to try the Two Broads's lovely Kumquat Creation, with my initial lovely experience at Park 1039 in downtown SLO. It complemented the fine exotic Jamon Iberico & other gourmet goodies at Park. Jenna & Steve at Park, first told me the "Legend of the Two Broads". I think the legend involved these Amazonian Broads as having slain some of the many monsters of can't do, don't know, usual stereotypes, and via Megatons of extreme hard work, smarts, & feats of super-human strength [ Yes, I later witnessed one of them lifting a barrel...while exclaiming, "Who needs forklifts?" JK :) ]. So... already filled with proper respect, one fine sunny Central Coast Saturday, I decided to attempt to negotiate the byzantine maze, that could be filled with all sorts of mythic hazards, in order to find out more about the Legend & of course, beg for more ambrosia. We somehow survived the maze of serpentine back streets, even without the magic of GPS, and found a beckoning & inviting open door, with a small sign on a tiny table, with a flower on top. We stepped out among the maze of warehouses & all was quiet. Then someone popped out with obvious joy. We were welcomed by Maggie, who greeted us with a gusto, as I related my quest for fermented wonderment. Miraculously, she gave me & my spouse not only a illuminating tour of her domain, but went into lots of fascinating details, as I also have dabble in brewing [& other DIY creations, such as Natto, Probiotic Pickling, & Cidermaking] and knew a bit of the Chemistry & Science behind it all. We discussed everything from Cogeners, to their Ice-wine like creation, to secondary fermentation. My inner Nerd was quite pleased. I loved that they used the heavy imported Oak barrels and was awed at the super-human strength that they had. The fruits of their labor of love, was not only the ever changing exotic brews, but the evolving future tasting room & more. So in this case, the legend was based mostly on reality! I then asked for what she recommended that I try, since I do like things on the citrus or less dry side, & she recommended some. I then bought a nice six-pack of various creations, along with more Kumquat. I also found out that not only do they pair their creations with other goodies [ranging from local pastries to Park 1039 treats for a nice pick up brunch or picnic] for take out on weekends, but also donate some of their profits to different worthy charities every month. What two person start up does that? None that I know of... It is not often that one's Super-ego, ego, and even id are all pleased at the same time! About a week after we visited, I gave a call to Maggie & gave her some feedback on what I enjoyed and we had another nice chat. I have also set up email and follow their progress & adventures with both brews and their place. They also do a marvelous job on their website. While I like Bristol's and more pedestrian Ciders from See Canyon, Two Broads Ciders are in a local league of their own, bursting with enthusiastic magical creativity. They are just darn delicious & more than a bit addictive. It is the taste that is addictive. I also find that the size of the bottles are just right for me and I also love the creative artistic labels & names. Regardless of how you get your Two Broads Cider fix, you will most likely find at least one of their creations quite amazing. You will never go back to boring generic supermarket pseudo-ciders where service is generally impersonal & the products are not lightly to be fresh, local, and oh so creatively delightful! Later, on my next visit to Park 1039, I related my wonderful visit to these Legends, and thanked them for introducing me to their ambrosia. It is also great that at least these local start ups somehow are not only cooperatively surviving these challenging times, but do so with joyful friendly personalized service. And remember, I can attest to the veracity of the "Legend of the Two Broads"! Mahalo & Aloha! read more

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The simple yet complex and creative ciders from Two Broads in SLO feel like they're made for me personally, because they're so perfect. No notes. Subscriber for life. When I first tasted Two Broads Cider, I had two thoughts: 1: Impressed as hell by both the skill and chutzpah of these broads, making and bottling a delicious, complex, and funky cider that is *this* dry. 2: Wondering if maybe I got an exceptional bottle, and their other ciders aren't this dry. Nope - they're all this amazing. I love it, but I'm surprised to have found it because most of my friends and family (and I think many people) don't care for hard cider that has such little residual sugar. I like all things fermented, from kombucha and sour beer, to kimchee, dill pickles, and sauerkraut. (Not to mention red wine and dark chocolate). This hard cider is bold and funky and complex and the pinnacle of perfection to my taste buds. You can drink it ice cold, or just barely chilled, and it pairs with every food I've tried, from spicy Thai or Indian to burgers or pizza. I first discovered this delicious elixir when lifelong friends G&D gifted me with several bottles for my birthday. Once I tasted it (and got past thoughts 1 and 2 above) I immediately sought out a subscription. Now that I'm living Gluten Free, I needed a good sour-beer alternative, and this is perfect. Further, I've also been immensely enjoying the opportunity to share this delicious cider with friends and family, to see who wants another glass and who makes a funny face. This won't be to everybody's taste, but for those that appreciate a complex and dry barrel aged hard cider, I haven't found anything better that Two Broads. And did I mention the label art? :fanboy squeal: Bonus: The waterproof quality stickers are easily removed and re-useable! read more

We just visited Two Broads Ciderworks last week! We were in San Luis Obispo and decided to check out the local ciders (a fun way to travel!)... We met up with some friends and sampled the ciders that are made on the premises. The ambiance is great! We sat outside on a nice little patio. The business owner came out a couple of times to check on us, see if we needed anything, and answered our questions about the ciders we were tasting. We also stopped at Taste, a local restaurant nearby, to pick up some veggie/vegan burgers to bring with us so we would not be drinking on an empty stomach (the fries were a hit!... burgers were great too!). Great place to check out if you live in SLO or are visiting! read more

My friends and I went and were welcomed by a short tour of the cidery and some delicious apples while enjoying our drinks outside. We were given tons of tastes and great information on each cider to pick the correct one. Great experience!! read more

We joined their membership the first time we came here and couldn't dream of letting this one go. Some of the best ciders we've had in the nation and certainly the best in CA. They have a wide variety of ciders, so I'm sure if you like cider you'll enjoy something here. It's just all so good! Mostly dry ciders, which are our favorite but they have a range of sweetness and several with other flavors like kumquat or herbs. In addition to that they have a laid back tasting room and two owners/cidermakers who are kind, informative, and fun. read more

Clean, fresh, nuance delicious cider. I love their flagships (like Kumquat May) as well as their unique Smöl Batch tasty treats. The label artwork is always on-point. The gals that own and operate this business are phenomenal humans that love and give back to their community. What more could you ask for? I can't wait til their tasting room opens! read more

Two Broads Ciderworks - a variety of ciders - Cideries Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Cool spot with unique ciders. They have both traditional ciders made with local and regional apples, as well as a variety of ciders flavored with other fruits, spices, or oak. Noticed they also have some non-alcoholic options and a bunch of board games you can play. We really enjoyed spending time hanging out in some of the cozy chairs, sipping cider, and staring out the big windows at the rain outside. read more

This is an incredible place, worth the special trip to a little industrial park on the outskirts of SLO and then some. I'll start with the cider - it's fantastic. Making good hard cider takes experience - you can use juice from a single variety of apple, but more often you're blending different kinds to achieve the balance that you want, and then using yeast to convert sugars to alcohol. The taste change that happens during that step is dramatic, and it takes experience to ensure a good outcome. So when you go to a cider bar and say, for example, "I'd like a taster of every single thing you have on tap," and every single one is good AND unique, you know you've found knowledgable brewers. If I had to pick a standout, it would be their frost cider, made by freezing the juice before fermenting to concentrate the sugars. I've never had anything like it. We immediately bought two bottles and I actually regret not buying more. We also liked a lot of their barrel-aged offerings (like the Arkansas Black), as well as their Yarlington Mill, one of the nicest single varietals I've tried. We also joined their club (quarterly shipments), which is something we almost never do - we've only done so at one winery prior to this. I will admit to having brewed very small amounts of hard cider before, so I maybe am a little more into it than the average bear, but I actually think a cider club makes a lot of sense - it's great for adding some welcome variety to the beer fridge. Beyond the cider though, the "two broads" that run it, Maggie and Morgan, are just the nicest, coolest people in the world. We kind of knew they would be when we pulled up to the tasting room and saw their tractor parked out front. Maggie was behind the bar when we came - she took great care of us (she was also really helpful over e-mail when we were planning our trip down from the Bay Area). We chatted with her about cider, but we also learned that they built a lot of the stuff in their tasting room themselves - they even hand-stenciled the floor! It's really a labor of love. I low-key want them to decorate my backyard. Maggie's friend stopped by with a puppy while we were there, and we pet the puppy and all just hung out together and had a lovely time. Also, the bartender at another brewery in town lit up when we mentioned we had been to Two Broads; said they were good people. The community endorsement is real. So yeah, five stars and then some - don't miss Two Broads Ciderworks!! read more

Two Broads Ciderworks - One of the seating areas in the tasting room. There's more seating in front of the bar, plus a patio through the door - Cideries Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Don't waste your time tasting here. First off they are way over priced for what you are tasting. Second, they actually try to sell you a taste of a bad batch of cider saying it is a unique blend that only a few people like. Face the fact, the batch was either contaminated, not properly sanitized or they got a bad batch of yeast. Just dump the batch and start over. You don't sell bad cider just to save money. If you happen to go into the back room to use the restroom you will quickly figure out why the batch was contaminated. Don't waste your money. read more

A lovely find! We were driving through the area on a road trip and were looking for a spot to pick up some ciders as a gift. When we pulled into the parking lot, we found that there were two cideries: SLO Cider & Two Broads. After a quick google search, we thought that Two Broads offerings would be a more unique find. We walked in and Maggie immediately greeted us with a friendly face and menu of their many offerings. The decor in the tasting room is so cute--I wish we had more time to stay and hang out there. Maggie explained that they tend to make dry ciders over sweet ciders, and intricately described the differences between the flavors found in each of their ciders. We ended up going with the Spitzy Mumu & Gleaner's Gold (my favorite between the two & benefits the SLO Food Bank)! I loved the artwork on the bottles, and it was cool getting to talk to someone who was so knowledgeable about the whole cider production process. She even told me about how she uses one of their ciders to make blackberry pies--YUM! Excited to drink this with a nice dinner & to gift some to our family! read more

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What an amazing find! Do I recommend it? 100% even if you're not a cider drinker. It started with a family vacation where cider tasting was on the agenda. We started at a cider place very close to Two Broads where we had a nice selection of flavored ciders with very friendly service. But then we went to the next one in close proximity and Wow. My very passive group participation went into overdrive. This is a cider company that uses different varieties of apples to make cider. Prefer beer? There were several varieties to convert the most hardened beer drinkers like my husband. I started with the " I Feel Pretty". Who doesn't want to feel that, right? It was very tasty using ganache skins (if I recall correctly) to give this a beautiful pinkish hue. Others opted for the Gala Agenda. Which was definitely a winner for our group - including my IPA drinking husband. The ambiance of the place, a round of board games, meant that a second and third round of drinks completed our experience. Between us we basically tried all the ciders on tap. I loved this place with its quaint ambiance, excellent service and camaraderie, and delicious ciders. Gala agenda was one of our favorites as mentioned but Feral September and Kumquat May were huge winners with my beer drinking family. We loved analyzing the different flavors in the ciders and didn't leave without a healthy selection to sample at home. I may not be local to frequent this business regularly but will make it a must visit place whenever I'm in the area. Thank Two Broads for a most enjoyable afternoon. read more

They have the best ciders with very unique flavors. They also have some that are lighter and brighter for people with less of a pallet for more flavorful ciders. Very affordable with or without a membership, and the owners are sweet, knowledgeable, and love what they do. read more

Bad. Rude. Not worth our business. Unwelcoming. Disrespectful. Please do not come here!

Stopped in again. Picked up some bottles, the ladies are doing amazing things! Can't wait until the tasting room is officially finished and open. It will be beautiful! read more

We spent a fantastic afternoon tasting these local, delicious ciders at the tasting room. A great atmosphere, awesome drinks, and friendly staff make this a gem! read more