Downeast Cider House

A Charming, No-Frills Pit Stop for Cider Lovers My partner, affectionately known as "The Queen," and I recently made a stop at the Downeast Cider House on a recent weekend. For any cider enthusiast looking for an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience, this place is a must-visit. The vibe is immediately industrial and unpretentious. You're not walking into a sleek bar; you're stepping directly into the heart of where the magic happens—the actual facility where they craft their famous cider. The space is compact and functional, with just 6-8 high-top tables nestled among the fermentation tanks and production equipment. It’s a unique and cool atmosphere that truly connects you to the product. The process is simple and efficient: taking the wooden token from the greeter's station, find a spot, and then take your token to the counter to order. The Queen opted for the flight, which is always the best way to sample a variety of their offerings. She thoroughly enjoyed her tasting, confirming that Downeast continues to deliver on their signature blend of crisp, unfiltered, and flavorful ciders. This isn't a place for a long, leisurely sit-down meal (the focus is squarely on the cider). It’s the perfect spot for a quick, satisfying, and genuinely interesting pit stop. In fact, it was an ideal pre-game before we headed over to the ICA Modern Museum, just a short distance away. In a nutshell: · Pros: Authentic production facility atmosphere, high-quality and delicious cider, efficient token system, unique experience. · Cons: Limited seating (could be busy on weekends), no food menu. · Perfect For: A quick drink, cider fans, a unique date stop, pre-museum fuel. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area and craving a truly authentic cider taste.

This beer is amazing. They have a flight tasting for $15 and I highly recommend it if you’ve never had their beer before. The peach mango was some of the best I’ve ever had, but all of them were really good. I actually ordered some to be shipped back home from their website. We haven’t tried their pop-up, which seems to be across the parking lot, but we may soon. It’s also a nice walk from the Hyatt Regency.

I swear Downeast has the best cider. I’ve tried a lot of different cider brands (bold rock, porter house, buskey) and nothing beats it for me. Sweet but not too sweet or tart, smooth taste, and flavors are so spot on.

My fiance and I came to Downeast to enjoy the sunset. It was so awesome and they even had a DJ. Thank you to Ethan and Ellen for making our night so special. We heard they are having a Taylor Swift album listen through party and will definitely be back!!

I love the set up that makes you feel like a part of the process. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, great flavors to choose from. Highly recommend just for the experience alone but if you’re a fan of ciders in general this is a great place to stop.

The downeast cider house has a lot of fun flavors available, which some neat exclusive ones! While we were limited to one main flight each, Ellen gave excellent service and made the visit incredibly enjoyable! Especially on a holiday. Would stop by again for a quick treat!

Wanted to go here for years. Everytime I ce to Boston it was either too late to go or just a bad time for me to go. Finally made it!! Everything was Soo good. Inside was small but really cool. Everyone was really nice. I couldn't finishy flight cause I'm lightweight. But I would if I could.