I had Virtue Cider before at other breweries and locations that had it on tap so when I was visiting 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. read more

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I have been here a couple of times when driving up to Grand Rapids. Great place with very friendly staff. 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. read more

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We stopped by after a long day of shopping in downtown Holland. My mom wanted to try cider. The property is beautiful, with a tasting room, large outdoor seating area with some lawn games and a trail. I had my dog so we weren't allowed in the tasting room but found a nice table outside and set up our umbrella. We each ordered a flight and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Two flights are available-I don't know if you can create your own-and are presented beautifully. I liked the descriptions for each cider and the numbering to keep us on track. We were quite slow and stayed after close. The employees were super nice about our being there late. I had a great time at Virtue and highly recommend a visit to end your day out. read more

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We absolutely loved sitting outside on a Friday afternoon and listening to some live music. I was excited to visit here with our two dogs, and after trying a few Virtue ciders from Binny's back home in the Chicago area. The vibe is relaxed and we loved the rustic charm of this location, complete with chickens roaming. Inside the taproom is beautifully featured with high ceilings and warm wood colors. It appears you can make reservations for certain seating areas. I tried a Farm Flight and then ordered the Mitten, a light, crisp cider aged in bourbon barrels. The Blueberry Mitten was good too. The Mitten ciders were not too sweet or tart for my taste. They have light charcuterie type food you could buy and we tried the cows milk spreadable cheese with raspberry crisp crackers. It was a little challenging to eat outside on a windy day, so we tried to keep our food and drink weighed down. The online ordering was a little confusing, but we just went inside to confirm we ordered what we wanted. Afterwards, we took a walk on one of the trails before heading out. The owner was sitting nearby and he and the rest of the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. There is some beautiful merch in their store, so I bought some items for a gift basket. read more

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Great setup with PLENTY of space. We ordered inside, chose the flights/sampler, and made our way out to the "yard." Yes, you'll see plenty of chickens and dogs. Be prepared if you have little ones that may scare easily. We'd like to compliment VC on their clean, spacious layout. While it was hot that day (zero complaints, we'll enjoy the heat while we can), we can only imagine a beautiful MI fall afternoon with a fire and cider. We appreciated the quaint, chill atmosphere. read more

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Such a fun place! This was one of the highlights of our trip. It's a little ways out of town but so worth it. We were immediately greeted at the check in desk where they gave us a couple menus and explained the property to us and sat us at a cute little spot with a couple adirondack chairs. We ordered both flights offered, the farmhouse and the salute. The ciders were so delicious, we had to purchase a couple bottles to take home to share with friends and family. We brought our dog with us and they even brought us a water bowl with cold water for him. One of the servers came around and offered to take photos of us which was such a thoughtful touch! After we finished our cider, we walked the trail out to see the pigs. Overall, wonderful experience and would recommend to anyone! I wish we lived closer so I could come back soon. read more

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My sisters and I had an awesome time this fall! Live music, great cider options and also a cheese plate? We were super excited to find this little charm in what feels like the middle of nowhere! Definitely worth checking this out and taste testing! We will be back! read more

Tried all of the cider flights, and honestly couldn't find one I enjoyed. However the place is extremely cute and family friendly, there is a path to ducks and pigs. read more

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Chock full of awesomeness - and chickens! Highly encourage making reservations in advance. Even on a cooler Fall day this place is booked from open to close! Food options were limited but they often have food trucks on weekends. The cider is top notch, just super fresh and full of dimension - even the people in my party who don't normally dig cider found plenty of delicious choices. Just a short drive from Saugatuck/Douglas! read more

Virtue Cider - Chicken friends in the outdoor space. - Cideries Near Me - Fennville, Michigan

Super cute place for a cider tasting. We went in the summer and they offered inside it outdoor seating. We sat inside and ordered & paid right at our table. Staff were very friendly and helpful with options. read more

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My friends and I recently stumbled upon Virtue Cider during Apple Fest weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the event! We were welcomed into the festival with a free tote bag, pint glass and the opportunity to listen to live music (on the most beautiful fall day) while trying some of their specialty ciders. My girlfriends and I just stopped by to check it out so we could plan a more purposeful day, but the facility was so big, we just grabbed a drink and enjoyed the live music! I do think I would love to go back another day to check out the property and really enjoy it. read more

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What a cool neat experience! So I love cider, and if you're like me, this is the place to be. We got two different flights of different ciders in all ranges of flavors! The first flight we got was I think the 101, which was $20 for 6 ciders. The star of the show for me was the cherry cider, but others at the table enjoyed the blueberry cider. I also liked the dry ciders offered. The other flight we got, the Small Batch, was $25 for 6 ciders, which we did not like as much. I'd say, if you're gonna get a flight go for the 101 tasting. In terms of food, we got the fish dip (based on previous reviews) and the white bean dip. The fish dip very much lived up to its hyped reviews. We gobbled it down quickly! The white bean dip likewise rocked but the star of the show was easily fish dip. After our tasting, we visited the gift shop and walked the grounds. There were some beautiful trails around the area! Overall, a very nice place, nice staff, and great cider. I recommend! read more

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My husband and I stopped by this afternoon and were so pleasantly surprised by the intentionality, hospitality, and amazing ciders. What an amazing place to spend an afternoon. The free range chickens were a very pleasant surprise! read more

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We will return, we aren't locals but will definitely go back. Good service, and ambiance. read more

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I swear I've reviewed Virtue Cider already but here it goes again - worth the second round ;) This cidery is extremely kid-friendly and charming for a few-hour visit. It gives off cozy fall vibes all year round with their farm animals, outdoor seating spaces, picnic benches, and small trails in the woods. I wouldn't say that I'm big on cider, but I love what they offer here. It's the perfect spot to get a flight and find something for both sweet and dry palettes. I'm also obsessed with the architecture of the old Belgian horse barns and their adorable potbelly pigs. What better entertainment could you ask for with kiddos in tow? Virtue Cider is one of our must-visit spots when we find ourselves in southwest Michigan. read more

Back at Virtue and couldn't be happier. This time they had bonfires going outside and it was magical. I definitely should have brought my dog because with the bonfire we were able to chill outside the whole time even with it in the 50's. I tried the cherry (always a fave) and the blueberry (not too sweet and good notes). My friend had the mulled cider - it was much drier than mine. She was really happy with it but it was too dry for me... I think I was expecting more of an apple cider? Hopefully they'll have something sweet and warm next time I am here. Oh and our bar tender was the coolest? Like I wish I was that cool. read more

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Let me be clear: the cider at Virtue is beyond exceptional. It is, in my opinion, the best in the Midwest -- and that's not faint praise, that's just geography. It's also easily comparable to what you'll find in Europe, for those of us who've had the pleasure (or the miles). The new Lapinette is crisp, complex, and could almost convince you to move to a barn. Almost. The staff, as always, are lovely. Warm, helpful, and the kind of people you'd want to be seated near at a very long wedding. Now, the food. Or rather -- the absence of it. The menu, as far as I can tell, no longer exists. It's less a menu and more a rumor. I've heard whispers that it's returning this summer, and I sincerely hope that's true. Because without food, Virtue lacks something it once had: a sense of place, of purpose, of identity. The cider deserves a supporting cast, not a box of grocery store cheese. If you haven't been, go. Have a tasting, have a glass. Get a Lapinette. Bring a snack. But please, let us all cross our fingers and hope the kitchen finds its way back -- because this place, when it was firing on all cylinders, was something rare. It still could be. read more

Great atmosphere, great service, great drinks! The trails in the back is really pretty. There are games and animal for kids and adult alike. I hope they add more food offerings to compliment the drinks. The best, imo, is the fennel salad! Esp on a hot summer day! read more

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I have to bump up a star with Virtue's outdoor space. There's plenty of seating, walking trails, games, a garden...I was really, really impressed with the outdoor features, and you very well will too. PS: Pets are welcome outside. read more

My little family visited Virtue Cider on a Wednesday during the afternoon. It is child and dog friendly which is a huge bonus! Your dog must be on a leash and water bowls are available to wet their whistle. Chickens roam the grounds, and bunnies and ducks are in houses - my kiddo loved this feature! There is trail to walk if you feel inclined. All the staff were incredibly friendly/informative, and the service was speedy. The vibe of the entire establishment is fun, casual, and relaxed. There are picnic tables and greenhouses (which I think you may need to reserve). You can order inside or use the QR code at the outdoor tables - convenient! We ordered a cider flight. The Mitten was my favorite! We also tried the frozé which was refreshing! We got our kiddo the apple cider; I took a quick sip (shh...), and it was delicious. I definitely recommend stopping in, and we hope to visit again when we vacation next year! read more

Virtue Cider - Cider Flight - The Mitten was my favorite. - Cideries Near Me - Fennville, Michigan

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Came here with a group of 15 and it was a nice place to hang outside with the kids and see some farm animals. The flights were quite expensive at $20-$25 and the food was kind of sparse for the price. The hummus needed salt and I was surprised it only came with chips vs some veggies. There was also some confusion since they said they were sold out of hummus and then they had it available again... read more

Virtue Cider is a large complex. There is a cider mill, orchards, farm land and lots of outdoor seating, and limited indoor seating. When you walk in to the indoor area, you enter through the merchandise shop. They offer a large variety of bottles ciders. They offer flights and a variety of cider selections. The outdoor area is massive. They offer a different variety of drink choices outside. The bathrooms are basically porta potties. You are able to walk the grounds and see the animals and apple trees. read more

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Virtue Cider had been on my list for years - I'm not sure if I've ever had any of its cider "in the wild" before, but I usually am around Saugatuck/Fennville when I make my yearly trip to the west side of the state. We finally got to check it out yesterday. I did my research here on Yelp ahead of time and noticed that (in the summer, at least) it's outdoor dining only. You can make a reservation on Resy, but for a Tuesday we didn't need one. One you arrive, check in with the hostess, and you can choose to sit under the pergola, which is what we chose (which was in a more shady area, and nice) or on the lawn area, which has picnic tables and umbrellas. I've heard that for the winter they have small glass "greenhouses" you can rent, too. The one caveat I will say is that they have outdoor bathrooms, aka port-a-potties ... I wasn't a fan of that, but they were clean, and they also have a handwashing station next to them, too. Originally we were going to get the flight but it was $18 for six ciders, which is quite a lot, so instead we each got an individual cider. My boyfriend got the Framboise, which is on tap, and I got the Peach cider, which comes in a bottle. Both were very good although the Framboise was a little bit dry; I had heard that a lot of Virtue's ciders were dry or semi-dry. You order from your table via QR code (they use Toast Tab) and then the employees bring you your drinks. It was like $13 before tip for two drinks. They also have small bites, too, like charcuterie boards, crackers, etc. In addition, they have a trail you can walk and some animals - we saw this huge bunny who was taking a nap in its cage, and it was pretty adorable. Overall, Virtue was a cute place, I'd come back if I was with people who hadn't been there before (i.e., maybe a girls' trip to the west side of the state), but now that I've been there, I probably don't need to return for a bit. read more

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We visited Virtue Cider before the pandemic and just recently. Our family has been taking a summer vacation in the area for 15 years. We rent a big house. We stayed in Fennville this year. Virtue was about a five minute drive. They are doing well. The picnic tables outside had many visitors, families among them. Dogs are welcome outside, and we saw a couple of Yorkies and a bigger fellow who wanted to play with the chickens. According to news reports, Virtue, a craft operation, sold itself to Anheuser-Busch, and then the founder bought it back. I am not sure if it is related to the Bud Light boycott (which I am impressed by, though my cause would be the opposite; I would not have thought they could sustain it, nor produce the effect, though it may be simply that the beer was not great to begin with, not due to the reactionary message they are trying to promote, against trans folks). Apparently A-B has not done well with its micro-breweries. They are unloading them, which is fine; these are not the same type of business, the mom and pop enterprise on the one hand and the international conglomerate on the other hand. Virtue has gotten bigger. They built out various aspects, as indicated by signage. Our party of nine (a group of five had departed due to teen children having activities back home) had two flights, actually two of each, for four total. Then we ordered a few full glasses. We had cheese and charcuterie. The pours were modest and the serving size on the food. That is not a complaint. It is what it is, and you are not likely to come here expecting to consume a full meal. We sat outside. We just fit. The ciders displayed a range of tastes. Some were more fruit forward, others stronger with alcohol content, and a couple with pronounced terroir, and one had a bit of a cleaning fluid profile (not bad; it was very clean). If you don't like cider, you might be converted. If you do like cider, you will be impressed by the range of their offerings. Service is modern. You scan a QR code. The waitress came out promptly. She was kept busy. During the visit, we also stopped into two beer breweries. Women in the group went to a wine tasting as well. I'll close on the comment that the restrooms in a repurposed shipping container are the best restrooms in a repurposed shipping container. Of course, I cannot claim a sample size that is great, and it might be limited to this single experience. Whoever built those has an excellent design and high standards. It was smart to stop in, before departure. read more

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I visited Virtue as a friend had recommended their winter snowshoe tour. By the time we came, the warmer weather had basically melted a fair amount of it so we didn't need snowshoes at all. We just strolled around with our boots. Francoise was a fantastic tour guide - super knowledgeable & loves doggos (our friend brought her pup along for the tour!) We then spent the rest of the afternoon at the fire pit. I tried the flight which was 6 - 2oz pours of the Core ciders: Brut, Rose, Pear, MI Apple, Southcider, MI Cherry. It was driest to sweetest & I'm definitely more of a dry cider fan. I highly recommend the tour and reserving a fire pit or greenhouse! The greenhouses are especially cute. What a fun way to spend winter! I'll be back in the summer time & again if there's enough snow to snowshoe! read more

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Virtue Cider is a MUST stop whenever we are in the area. We've been stopping for years now and it is always a delightful and delicious treat! It has been a while since we've been in the area due to the pandemic, but we were excited to venture out since temperatures have gotten warmer and we learned that Virtue has easy-to-make reservations for their outdoor space! Virtue takes safety for its employees and customers very seriously and we are SO THANKFUL! Thanks for keeping everyone safe, Virtue! Hooray for staying safe while also enjoy beautiful scenery and amazing cider! As usual, the wine and service were impeccable! We enjoyed all of our informative, helpful, and friendly interactions with staff. We always feel very welcome! But the cider is the main attraction and it never disappoints! We started by sharing the small batch cider flight and we loved the unique flavors. Yum!! If you haven't tried the flagship flight, definitely start with that. But for old-hats like ourselves, the small batch flight is a great way to dive deeper. After the flight, my husband got the flagship cherry cider which is his favorite and never disappoints. He was pleased as punch. I decided to get the special 'Those Women from MI' cider AND IT WAS THE BEST CIDER IVE EVER HAD! The Lavender and butterfly pea pollen came together for the most delightfully floral and dry cider ever and I couldn't get enough. We got two crowler cans to go and I cannot wait to continue to enjoy it. Virtue, please consider adding this to your regular line! I will miss it if it disappears after the spring! We had a blast enjoying our cider outside and walking the ground. Love the intimate and spacious farm setting. We cannot wait to return again next time. See you then, Virtue! read more

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Oh my! It was cold when we came but I will be back when it's warmer out. The outside space looks amazing. I'm pretty sure I could spend all day there! Inside space is small. When we arrived there were only 2 stools available and we had 3 in our party. We should've called ahead to make a reservation. A little bit of a learning curve but overall, the cider was great! Lots of variety and service was friendly and informative. read more

Virtue Cider - Hanging in the barn. - Cideries Near Me - Fennville, Michigan

Great experience. I am a nut for a reservation so I booked one ahead of time in the pergola (great shade) but you can also just show up and use shaded tables. (Another great thing about the pergolas is mobile ordering to your table) Also, a great place for kids! There are bags, adventures to be had in the woods, and nonalcoholic drinks like apple juice and chamomile soda. Super fun! The only thing missing here is... food. Would love to be able to get a turkey burger with these ciders! (I hear this is in the works) read more

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I LOVED this place. The environment was great, the outdoor space was huge with perfect weather! Will definitely be back. They had a little cat roaming around, a path to go down and see pigs. Just a great experience:) food was good, could have a little bit bigger serving sizes because the cheese and honey was delicious. Good overall and great service. They also have these glass buildings you can rent for a private party - good to keep the bees off! BONUS: dog and kid friendly! read more

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We've been coming to Virtue for many years. The cider was perfection as always today, but imagine our surprise when we planned to be eating lunch and there's no longer a kitchen. I nearly cried. Not even a baguette to be found. While the grocery items were fine, it wasn't the same experience at all. Please, please bring back actual food. It was all so good. Packets of crackers and tubs of cheese and DiY was not at all what we were so looking forward to. read more

Lovely space that is great on a nice day to sit outside and enjoy nature, including the animals. Trails are located right off the property if you're so inclined. The cider is elevated and offers a wide array of flavor profiles. It's all about showcasing the apple. The cheeseboard was very nice. Get the apple butter to take home if they have it. And the staff is wonderful! Very accommodating. Now if only I could get the basic rose to go :) read more

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The outdoor seating area is a nice place to sample their products and enjoy a snack. You can walk around the grounds, too. Don't forget to look for the farm animals. We didn't see any pigs (it was a hot afternoon, they probably were hiding somewhere relatively cool) but did stop by the rabbit area. Great fun for kids, too, if the weather cooperates. read more

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This is a really beautiful space and it's definitely a full 'cider mill' experience with access to their orchards and look at animals. I was left a little disappointed in a couple things-- firstly, we made reservations for the walkway (the covered tables along the side of the building) but we were seated at a regular picnic table-- in the mud, I might add. There was also a huge, wrapped up umbrella in the middle of the table so we had to keep ducking our heads around it to talk to each other. I don't really get the point of making reservations for one area if they're going to put you wherever. I also didn't love that their flight options were pre-determined; you couldn't try sips of anything and had to commit to the flight for the smallest possible taster. Everything else I believe was 10 oz or more. We tried all three of the flights on the menu and while there were some really good ones (the peach and the Mitten, especially), some of those funkier ones were out there even for me as a big cider fan. I much prefer a tasting room atmosphere where I can actually taste! I know that sounds like a lot of complaining but I actually would recommend this place! The charcuterie plate was absolutely delicious and generously sized, and, as I said, there were some really tasty ciders. I would probably say this is a 3.5 but I like to round up! read more

Booked a private greenhouse for a bachelorette party of 7 people about 2 months in advance ($104). We were booked into a greenhouse which was cute. When it came to ordering our drinks, this is where the experience was really faltered. Once we ordered we were asked to pay and tip upfront, I paid about an 18% tip on a $60 bill ($82) 7 drinks, 4 of one Frosé, 3 of another. About 10 minutes later a waiter came back to say they were out of the Frosés and asked if we wanted to wait 30 minutes for the next batch or if we all wanted the Lavender Cider. It was odd to assume we'd all 7 want that cider out of the entire menu, and we had another reservation at Modales in 50 minutes so we asked to put in a different order. We waited 40 minutes on the new order and went to check at the front. There was an 'oh you didn't get your drinks' and no direct apology or acknowledgment that we had waited quite long. By this time the Rose was ready and we all received the 7 of whatever was most frozen at the time. Given the wait, our next reservation was in 10 minutes so we had about half our Frosés and had to depart. The oddest part was there was no offer of discount to our drinks, or return/adjust my gratuity, just that they'd update the charged price to reflect the new drinks. read more

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In an area full of wineries, distilleries and the like, virtue is truly a hidden gem. Wife and I visited several places this weekend and Logan did an amazing job of making us feel at home, giving great cider recommendations and keeping our campfire burning brightly. Love the atmosphere, and chill vibes this place has. 5/5 will be here again read more

What's not to love about Virtue Cider?! The ciders are great, they're sustainable, it's on a farm with adorable animals and their outdoor space is amazing. We went on a recommendation from a friend and drove over to check it out. Since it was our first visit we decided to order both cider flight options and we paired it with their cheese & charcuterie board. The barrel tasting flight definitely tasted stronger than the classic tasting. The standouts on that one was the old spot, mitten, and cherry mitten. On the classic side, we loved all of them except the brut & rose. If you had to pick, I'd say go with the classic tasting. The charcuterie board had a really healthy amount of goodies and it was wonderful to munch on between cider sips. Both the fire pits and the greenhouses are great but I highly recommend booking the heated greenhouses on a super cold day. Also be sure to wander around the grounds and take a stroll on their walking path before leaving. read more

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I lived in Chicago and moved so have not been able to get Virtue, so was so pleasantly surprised we we saw the billboard on the way to Saugatuck. We stopped at the farm and was greeted with the most pleasant man who told us all about the different ciders. We sat outside, ordered from the QR code and was pleasantly surprised with the delicious cheese and charcuterie board! Great cheeses with the right punch but not over the top. We ordered a ridiculous amount of cider in bottles. If you have a chance to drink the Estate, it's out of the world amazing! Sorry if you can't buy any to take home because we bought up the last case. Such a fabulous stop off! I highly recommend! read more

Virtue Cider - Cheese and charcuterie board! It was more beautiful before we dove in. - Cideries Near Me - Fennville, Michigan

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Okay this place is great. It's all outdoor eating, you order on your phone, and there's cute places to walk around while you're waiting. The cider is good. I got a cider frose on a very hot day which was great. The cheese board was also top notch. You definitely want to make a reservation ahead of time. But all In all a really cute place and overall good time. The only thing that could make it better is if they had indoor restrooms. read more

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What a charming place! First time at a Cidery and honestly it was awesome... Came with a large group from Chicago and it was definitely a nice change of pace from Citylife. Its about a 2 hour drive and upon our arrival we were greeted with a can of Cider and taken on a tour of the grounds. Its a peaceful backdrop to enjoy the afternoon and they have rabbits, lamb and a pig there too. Was sad to hear that after the Season is over they sometimes turn them into food and are not truly pets! Please reconsider this Virtue! Seems we came a week or so early though missing the large batches of apples physically onsite and the production of apples being pressed. It was still cool to hear how they use various types of locally grown apples and that they do not add any extra sugars to the brew. The only thing that could have made the visit here better is if they offered my group a Cider-flight instead of a single can so I could tašte the difference between them because it looked like some had been infused with other fruits such as peaches or cherries which would have been been an interesting blend. read more

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We tried some ciders here today. Flights are pre-defined and you have 2 choices. Ordering using the app was simple. I had the mulled cider which was nice. Others had the flights. We ordered some purple potato chips- way overpriced. Also a split pea soup and a bean dip- both were just ok. The atmosphere was pleasant. I would not go out of my way to go back. read more

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