This was a quick stop on my way out of town, but a good one. The cider list is fantastic and the staff seem very knowledgeable about making reasonable recommendations and discussing flavor profiles. The food was decent, nothing crazy... but maybe I just wasn't adventorous enough knowing I was getting on a red-eye flight shortly thereafter. We did have what appeared to be the most adventorous flatbread (Turkish) - which was good - but it wasn't nearly as flavorfull as expected. The housemade blueberry ketchup, served with the sweet potato fries was nice. It did, however, taste how it sounds... and not in a bad way. This is a good spot. Maybe if I was a cider lover I would learn more towards the four stars versus three. read more

I really liked this place. Big fan on bars on second level buildings. The ambiance is cool and I like how everything is seat yourself. A cider bar is cool. I tried three ciders, all great and they might be a bit pricey but I think it's worth it. I mean where else is there a strictly cider bar? Props. While I'm still giving this 4 stars, the food wasn't great ... At least what I tried. We had the kale flatbread and it was pretty bland...my bad though, I order kale. The zucchini bites were just ok. I had some serious food envy for the girl next to me eating a slider. Next time. read more

If you prefer cider to IPA like I do, this place is your jam! The selection here is solid; you have pages upon pages of cider to choose from as well as their rotating daily specials. Many are served in mason jars. I discovered a new pineapple cider that I love. Food-wise, it's a hit or miss but I would recommend the lamb sliders. Although they are a bit on the small side, they're really tasty. I thought the pesto flatbread was just average. The blueberry ketchup was unique, but a little off-putting for my taste buds. The food is a notch too expensive for what you get. Still, a fun and lively cider bar to go with a group (or alone -- just sit at the bar!) and you'll probably find a new favorite cider. read more

5 stars if you're only coming for the cider. 3 stars if you decide to eat something. They have three pages of apple and pear ciders! The imported ones from Germany and other parts of Europe are reasonably priced for a bar and each cider has a brief description. I've seen maybe half of these ciders before at various bars and Whole Foods but never so many in one place! (Try the Woodchuck from Oregon. My favorite.) Sadly, the food doesn't live up to the cider selection (or the excellent service.) The sweet potato fries with blueberry ketchup are unbalanced with too much Cajun spice masking the flavor of everything. The meatballs in red sauce are delightful, though only 3 meatballs come with each serving. The warm spinach salad with mushrooms reminded me of spinach drowned in cream of mushroom, which isn't as terrible as it sounds but isn't surprisingly excellent either. It gets noisy and crowded in here but there are nice seats along the large window where you can watch Polk Street go by... (watch people park in front of the two hydrants in front of the restaurant all night long.) I'd come here again for a snack and apple based beverage but I'd be harder pressed (no pun intended) to make a meal here again. read more

They have a great selection of ciders, but they're all in bottles? I was really hoping to get something on tap, but if you want to try anything cool or unique you end up having to pay $30+ for an entire bottle of something you might hate. The ambiance is cool so I'll give them that.. I'll have to try the food at some point. I read an article recently that said they have one of the best kale salads in the city! read more

Cider is becoming this huge craze in the city and Upcider is really doing it right. They have 3 pages of cider menu alone. Their food menu could benefit from more options. Sweet potato fries with blueberry ketchup was really delicious. Zucchini cakes with yogurt dipping sauce was amazing, too. I could eat two of those plates. I don't like the fact that ALL of the sliders come with aioli on them, but the pulled pork ones were yummy. Lamb/beef Indian flatbread was alright, a little too spicy for my taste. Can't wait to go again and try some more ciders! Only negative, they had us order our food and drinks at the bar. No wait service. read more

I like the crazy amounts of ciders they have here! It's a pretty awesome list of it! The food here is A-OKAY, but it's not anything I would crave for and go OH MY GOD, I want the ______ from Upcider! The ambiance is realllyyyyyy loud, so if you come with friends, prepare to scream to hear the person at the other side of the table. It's probably not the best idea to bring a date either, unless you really don't want to hear him/her talk AT ALL... read more

Speaking mainly from an ambiance point of view, this place is pretty rad. Their floor to ceiling windows are lined with bar seats and overlook the Tenderloin, definitely would make for great people watching. They had art (for sale) pieces for sale around the place and played a very eclectic mix of music, all of which made made the relaxed/chill vibe that much better. I tried their newly added Pavo (?) pilsner, Obsidian and Old Rasputin.. never was a stout fan but thanks to a friend -- I am now a believer. Their food menu is modest but offers something for everyone; sliders, salads, flatbreads. Service was on point even though we had diff servers coming/going. When you're ready for your check they bring over an ipad to your table and swipe with the Square, convenience! read more

This is a very unique place located on the second floor of a building that serves three whole pages-worth of cider, of all different kinds, from all over the world. If you are into trying unique alcoholic beverages that you don't ordinarily find in stores, stop by. Although it can be a little intimidating, it's definitely something fun to try out. Positives (+): (+) Really like the arrangement, decor, etc. of this place. Homie, yet classy, with awesome window views. (+) Great selection of cider, also wine and beer if that's your choice. (+) Food menu - pretty cool selection of various small plates (+) Potato souflee - really good, kind of like a mexican baked potato in souflee form. (+) Spinach and gruyere flat bread - very spinachy, which I loved. Yummy. Negatives (-): (-) Apparently they used to do flights, which would be so nice so you can try a bunch of different ciders rather than having to commit to a sometimes large and expensive bottle. I'm not sure why they don't have this option anymore, but I hope they bring it back soon! (-) Was not a fan of the Turkish flatbread. I'd definitely go again to try more ciders. Pro tip: Go with a large-ish group of people so you can taste each others ciders and try more. At least until they bring back the flights. hint hint. read more

Upcider is a go to spot. They treat us like family every time we are here. It truly is the only one of its kind in the city. 18 ciders on tap and great options for food from little bites to meals for dinner. Music is always good and you get a great views of the streets below. read more

Upcider has been on my list of places to try. After my recent trip there, I can honestly say that I am not a fan and that I won't come back unless someone else is willing to pay the tab! The Bacon topped Mac n Cheese wasn't anything special and the BBQ Shredded Pork Flatbread did not taste better than the flatbread I can get at BJ's. The Caramel Bread Pudding a la mode I had for dessert was the only great thing there and quite expected more after all the hype this place has. It was rather disappointing and I would be surprised to find myself having dinner again. read more

I came back to Upcider with some friends to give it a second chance now that it's been open for a while. It was a little better and if I lived near by or was already in the area, then I'd probably be happier to come here. But for a bit of a trek, I might pass again. FOOD: sweet potato fries (great!), spinach flatbread (ok), and zucchini cakes (tasted good but a smaller portion than I was expecting). I would probably not come back for food. DRINKS: I picked an awesome cider (angry orchard - apple ginger, so delicious). They've split up their menu to better show where the ciders are coming from. And there's so many to choose. Thumbs up on selection and my choice. ENVIRONMENT: The space is big enough that it doesn't feel packed, but just nicely crowded. Acoustics are terrible - it gets so loud for not feeling packed. But the place was definitely lively on a Friday night. SERVICE: I still had issues with slow service. We were seated right away and once our orders were in, things moved along. But we had to flag someone down to put in our order and it felt like a really long time before they checked in to see if we needed more drinks or food. read more

Would have been higher except they only accept two forms of payment per table...so old fashioned...but they use Square so what the hell does it matter? Even the waitress agreed with our observation saying that the "Manager/owner is a bit behind the times" The drink selection rocked and the food wasn't bad (although portions were tiny even for tapas). read more

Had a lot of anticipation when going to this place since I am a HUGE cider lover. Contemporary atmosphere the the 2nd floor view over Polk make for a nice experience. They have a huge variety of ciders from all over the country and world. The staff was knowledgeable about the selection too, which was a big help. My only cons were that they don't have Wi-Fi operational since they claim it kicks their credit card readers off their network when patrons connect. Second complain are the food prices. $6.95 for a single slider?! ARE YOU KIDDING?! They don't offer full-size versions of the sandwiches either. If you're going to eat there, just plan to snack. Plan on an expensive snack! They need to seriously reconsider their food prices. Yikes. read more

A great little hip/cozy bar with all the ciders you can possibly imagine and much more! Which girl wouldn't be happy here? Came here after dinner on a Saturday night and it was actually pretty quiet for the most part except for a private birthday party on the other side of the wall. This bar is located on the second floor of the main door entrance and just looks like a great place to hang out after work/dinner. It would make a great date spot if ciders are what you love as well. You get a great view of the streets of San Francisco and can people watch at the same time too, which may help you strike up some funny conversations between you and your date! Since the cider menu was so extensive, I asked the bartender to recommend a cider that was an absolute MUST TRY, and she was extremely helpful in talking me through a few that she thought was unique. I casually picked one of her suggestions, but unfortunately, to me, it just tasted like any other good apple cider. It was good, but I am just not sure if it was worth the $14 price tag that I paid for it. Nothing against the bartender though, because it was myself that picked that cider knowing that it was apple, so I will definitely have to come back again and try another truly unique and one-of-a-kind cider. Overall, cool decor, great bartenders/service, extensive selection of ciders, offers food and other alcohol as well. Will be coming back! read more

They have a such a large variety of ciders, it's a place to keep going back to. There are sweeter ciders, dryer ciders, etc. If you like ciders, this is the place the go. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. There is enough space for large groups to hang out. read more

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Been going here a bunch and I love it every time. Started coming here when they had waitress service but they have since updated their approach to include ordering at the bar and then taking a number. Basically yeah. All the reviews are true. This place has delicious food a great view and a nice array of beverages. There was a small hiccup with my order but the smiling and friendly male barkeep made it right with the quickness. I love businesses where the staff take pride in what they do and go the extra yard to ensure the customers enjoy everything to the max. Stay classy, Upcider. read more

A place for just coders, Awww yeah. It's super casual here, just people coming here with friends to have a few drinks and laughs. The drink list is extensive, pages upon pages of cider divided based on region of production. So either look up a couple worth trying, or just ask for some recommendations based on flavors you prefer. It's a great place to just sample some and figure out which you like too. Not to mention this place serves all their ciders in mason jars. Hipsters, cue excited scream fidget. read more

I like the concept. Neighborhood is not the best, but there is a good amount of different cider/cidre, and the snack food pairs pretty well for a reasonable price. The atmosphere is fun and warm. read more

I went here the other night and I'll definitely be back. No beers on tap - only ciders. But they give you generous, giant pours in mason jars and you'll definitely get drunk. Ended up getting four different ciders. The ones that I can remember (which means they're good) are the white wine cider (can't remember its name) and the spicy jalapeno cider. The spice didn't overwhelm the cider but was definitely very much so present. We were there mostly for drinks but decided to also try a flatbread (spinach) and it was perfect. The crust is nice and thin and it wasn't overwhelmingly cheesy. Perfect as a drunken munchie to share, but probably substantial enough if it's going to be a meal. read more

Moving from the Midwest out West could be summed up in one glorious word "ciders!!" Chicago had it's fair game but there seems to be an explosion of new cideries opening up on the West Coast and PNW. This is definitely a great place to come and try some unique ciders. They do have an extensive menu, but you will pay a premium for some of these ciders too. I actually came here on Halloween, and, amazingly, there was no line during the prime hours to get in. More of a sit-down place than a club, the interior had a really cool vibe. Their list was extensive and they definitely had a great variety, but most of the drinks seemed overpriced. That's my main beef. Must be to pay rent in a location that prime. read more

We stopped here for some apps and a drink before heading out on the town for the night. Of our three night vacation, we ended up coming here two of the nights. We could not get enough of their mac and cheese and their potato soufflé. The location was really cool, we had seats that looked out over the street and was great for people watching. It was not a loud place so we could enjoy our evening and have conversation. We will definitely come back here the next time we're in town. read more

Upcider - Mac and cheese and potato soufflé - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best cider bar in SF. Mena is fantastic - She made our night! We search out cider bars across the nation and Upcider offers an impressive selection! read more

$7 sliders with little to no taste? Count me out. Service is lame- if I order 3 sliders, why do they come out one by one with 5 minutes between each? Ordered the pulled pork and fried chicken sliders, meatballs, shrimp, and sweet potato fries and all were mediocre at best. Not to mention, the easiest thing to get out first was the fries which came out last. Lucky for this spot that our concert venue was close. Would not ever return and do not recommend. read more

SO many good things in one place. Everyone at the table got a flight of six ciders on tap. It was great. Some we like and some we traded each other for. The food came out very quickly and boy was it good. The list of vegetarian items was overwhelming. I never see so many options for me. Service was excellent too!!! read more

Great selection of ciders, and a really chill environment. This is a great place to come for a few drinks on a weeknight, or to get a buzz going before heading to the crazier bars on Polk. They have food too, but I haven't gotten the chance to try it. I'll definitely be back. read more

I give 3 1/2 for everything but 5 stars for CARAMEL BREAD PUDDINGGGG!! Yum, yum, yuuuumm!! With all the bread pudding I've tried and taken chances with, I then hated bread pudding, but this place I was happy to give a chance to! Meetballs are great. Calamari is okay, had much better. Flat bread is tasty. Ciders are good!! This place can get SUPER load and that's one thing that I really don't like. One thing I'm impressed is how when you walk in there isn't anyone to sit you down but yourself, but even then, the staffs manage to know if you need a menu or need to be helped. there was only one time we were totally ignored because it was super busy and we didn't like that at all, but if it's a normal busy day then you're good to go. Service is great by the way! read more

I've been waiting to go to Upcider forever (or at least that's what it feels like)! I strolled in around 6 and found my friend at the bar. She had already been snacking on some garlic friends and sipping on a cider. The crowd seemed sparse but the place was already filling up. I proceeded to order the Pinot Grigio cider and the turkish flatbread and promptly consumed both. I then proceeded to order on of the dry ciders from the tap as well. Both were quite delicious. Note: they don't do flights but they do let you sample ciders before. Helped weed out the not-so-tasty ones. ;) Finished the night with a Thistly Cross Real Ginger Cider. Probably my favorite for the whole night! By the time we left the place was packed and I could barely hear myself think. It was definitely time to go! Overall cool venue. A bit pricy if you don't want the local bottled ciders. I will be back! read more

Came here before a show at the Regency Ballroom a few blocks away. They have four pages of ciders on the menu. FOUR pages. I was very excited about that. I had the California Mighty Dry. So refreshing and crisp. The menu is amazing too... Lamb sliders, spinach-Gruyere flatbread, and roasted beet salad are a few items that stick out. I got the meatballs. Sauce was savory, meatballs perfectly spiced. Servings are tapas style, 4 meatballs. Perfect for a snack before a show or movie. read more

Upcider - Meatballs and Mighty Dry cider. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best bread pudding ever. Good selection of cider beer and wine. One of the best places on Polk for sure. I love Upcider and the people that work there. read more

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Ordered flatbread, olives and cauliflower. Really recommend all three. Selection of cider is diverse and they are wonderful at letting you try a cider before you make a final selection. Ciders a reasonably priced. I'm a big fan of just dry apple ciders and they have plenty of options. Food came out on time and self service water is a plus! Would definitely go again! read more

A nice sit down bar with selection of ciders and beers. Great service from bartender named Mine! Perfect place to enjoy snack foods with significant others and friends. read more

Upcider - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was famished when we were looking for a good nearby place on our first night in the city. This place sounded great, and had a small tapas-style shareable menu that we could pick and choose from. The room has a nice ambiance, with a seat yourself policy. It's wide open, with lots of seating and a nice upstairs corner view of the traffic out on Polk street. You order everything at the bar, and they will bring it out to you, so don't expect someone to come over to your table. We sat at the bar for the convenience of asking questions of the staff. I asked the bartender for a cider recommendation, and he helped me pick out a delicious mango-based cider that was sweet, but not overly so, and went down smooth. We tasted the ginger-based one, blackberry, and pumpkin as well. The ginger was very gingery (perfect if you like it), the blackberry was a little tart (if you don't want to go sweet) and the pumpkin was like drinking a carbonated pumpkin pie - like kissing your alcoholic aunt after she's had dessert! For food, we started with the garlic fries, which had plenty of fresh garlic on them. No such thing as too much garlic for us, so we were very happy with them. We tried some of the sliders as our "main" - pulled pork, lamb, peppered salmon, and portobello. All of them were delicious, and perfectly sized for a bite each. We went full balls to the wall, and finished off our meal with the mac & cheese and zucchini bites. The m&c was cheesy, bacon-y, buttery, you know, the good stuff. There was something "off" about the zucchini bites. Neither of us could place the flavor, but they didn't taste like the description in the menu (zucchini, feta, onions). The cucumber yogurt sauce helped, but I probably wouldn't order those again. We were way too miserable, I mean full, to have dessert, so I skipped on the bread pudding. However, I did spot a can of the Trader Joe's holiday toffee on the back of the counter, and the bartender graciously offered us some. That toffee is seriously my favorite in the whole world, so I was more than happy to accept it! :) I may have walked by the entrance two or three times while trying to find it, but that's my fault for not remembering how small the city blocks are in SF compared to my hometown. All in all though, a great place that I can't wait to come back to! read more

Went here at 5:30 on a Friday night with a group of 6. Nice views of the street out the huge windows, a lot of fun ciders to try and an interesting menu. Servers were nice, lamb slider was tasty and a good portion for a slider, sweat potato fries were bland, cool and needed salt. I asked for salt but no one ever brought it. Blueberry ketchup was weird, cold blueberry jam with a slight ketchup flavor. My major complaint is that it was FREEZING inside. I get it, huge windows on a cold SF night = cold inside but turn the heat on. I live in an old drafty SF building with big windows too. I turn the heat on. Everyone in the bar was wearing their wool coats trying to stay warm. I asked if they could turn the heat on. They did not. We left after two drinks each simply because we were too cold to stay. There was no discernible difference in temperature when we went outside. I might go back during the summer. read more

I love the cider array and the staff is knowledgable about the variety of flavors and types. I would buy cider by the bottle, not by the flight, and then just share amongst friends so you can try many. The ones from the flight seemed to blur together a bit. The salads and flatbreads are good- nothing amazing. It's a fun spot for a saturday night or a great place to take your gluten-free friends, but otherwise not on the top of my list. read more

This is a rare spot. I hope it won't continue to be an 'only possible in San Francsico' idea. Upcider gives you the chance to experience the full range of alcoholic ciders out there , and I had no idea how much variety there was - or how high quality it could get. We tried ciders from beer-bottle grade brands like Sonoma Ciderworks (not quite as good) and Anthem (very bright, well carbonated - would pound) that were definitely interesting alternatives to a beer. It got MUCH more interesting though when we explored the higher end of the cider list with Wandering Aengus and Devoto, which literally came out of a wine bottle and was served on stems. Really tasty stuff. The food's decent - very comfort focused, but that's not why you'd go. We enjoyed enough baked mac and cheese, buffalo-style fries and meatballs to stay ahead of all the cider we were downing. It all tasted great and offered a definitively classy (while equally heavy) alternative to your typical wings/cheese fries at "the bar", and keeps the focus on the drinks you're there for. The owner came to our table and chatted with us at one point - he was really engaging and friendly discussing the emerging cider industry and making recommendations for cider 'beginners' without pushing us around at all. The whole experience here had a really personal feel to it - like we were invited to check out this thing our friend is really into over great food and conversation. Great time. There's also a vibe of wanting to focus on regional brands and local artists that was cool. The space also has a great view of the streets below that kind of does the decorating for them. I hope they'll get taps soon and continue to grow! read more

I love the idea and the set-up of this place. Being a girl who doesn't pretend or desire to acquire the taste of beer, I love ciders. They don't taste like moldy bread and they have a bubble to them that's just delish. I do wish they had better food choices here though. They are pretty limited there, but 3 pages of all different ciders--def a cool place. read more

14.12.19 First Visit Huge lineup of bottle ciders. You place your order at the bar. Short list of appetizer to choose from. Creole Shrimp - blacken shrimp w Creole cream sauce Spinach and Gruyere w garlic Meatball w tomato bacon gravy Stuffed Potato Soufle Ground beef, mashed potato, cheese, sour cream Buffalo Fries Basically a cider drinking place with a short but good bar food. Huge inventory of ciders. read more

We went on a Sunday evening over Labor Day weekend, so it wasn't crowded, which was nice. We ordered Spinach and Gruyere Flatbread, Pulled Pork Upsliders, Sweet Potato Fries, Buffalo Fries, and Zucchini Cakes. We ordered a lot. The best of the bunch were surprisingly what you could easily get at other restaurants - the Pulled Pork Upsliders and the Sweet Potato Fries. The others were ok, but nothing I would probably order again. The best part of the restaurant is probably the extensive list of ciders. I ordered the Anthem pear cider, which was tasty. Overall, good atmosphere and I would go back again. read more

Upcider - Before and after. Spinach and Gruyere Flatbread, Pulled Pork Upsliders, Sweet Potato Fries, Buffalo Fries, and Zucchini Cakes. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great little gem on the second floor. Stopped on recommendation from son. Way to many choices of cider with excellent service. Even a few nice wines for us winers read more

Upcider - Lookin' up Polk and Sutter - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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