Pomona Cider

I stopped by Pomona cider about an hour before closing, and it was the perfect way to unwind alone. The atmosphere was super chill, with a laid-back vibe and great music that made it feel hipster. Also the lighting in the place was so warm and it really enhanced the ambiance of the place. I went with the Savvy Palate flight which featured: - cidre de poire- Light, crisp, and subtly sweet with a smooth pear finish. - Lavender - Easily my favorite. It was a delicate floral cider that was aromatic and refreshing without being overpowering.- Wild Thing- It had a nice tartness with funky, natural fermentation notes. Probably my least favorite of the four but that is due to my personal taste.- Hopped- A unique cider with a dry, citrusy profile that almost reminded me of a light IPA. (This was also a favorite!)Each pour was well-balanced, and the variety made for an interesting tasting experience. If you're into craft cider, this place is a definite visit whether you're vibing alone or with a group of friends. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu!

I went to Pomona Cider for trivia recently, and had a great experience. I ordered a flight of cider, and was delighted to discover that you could build your own flight. There was quite a range of flavors to choose from. I tried the Thai chili, lavender, pear and sour cherry pours, with the lavender being my favorite. You order through a QR code and the cider gets delivered to your table. Plus, Pomona has food--with especially great sweet potato fries, so order those. Trivia was great at Pomona. You could hear the triviamaster quite well despite every table being packed with teams. However, parking is quite difficult so give yourself some extra time to find a spot before you head in.

I am not normally a cider person, but I am super happy we stopped into Pomona Cider. It is street parking only, and I was shocked that we were the only patrons inside. I hope they get some more business so that they don't shut down!The staff was helpful in selecting ciders that fit our flavor preferences to build a flight - I can never pass up a flight when that is an option. The most popular one they said is the True North which was a perfect classic cider - not too dry, not too sweet. We also got the ginger, and that one packs a punch! Think candied ginger - good for a small amount, but it would be a lot for a full pour. One of my favorites was the Lavender - another flavor I can't pass up if I see it on the menu. The lavender was present but not overbearing, very nice balance. Finally, we got the Brut Reserve which I could take or leave. I also got the soft pretzel flight - don't be confused by my picture, apparently they normally come on skewers but they had run out. They had 2 savory ones and one sweet, and they hit the spot.

I went to support a Drag show here and had a good time. They had a good menu which includes Mocktails which I like. A cute patio and even merch. Service was good and you could order through a QR code. A bright and inviting space.

This is a very nice little place just off Farwell Ave in Downtown MKE. It has great vibes and judging by decor is very new. I tried the first timer flight and it was quiet good. I've never been to a predominantly hard cider brew house, but I was delightfully impressed. Would go back

Brunch is a good time to try restaurants off the beaten path. Best case scenario you find a real gem, worst case you avoid the crowds, have an adventure, and try something new. I had walked by Pomona a couple times and been intrigued by the brunch menu. So I paid a visit.The atmosphere when I walked in was chill. There was a selection of puzzles and games available by the door. I do not drink alcohol anymore but the cider menu looked genuinely interesting--representing everything on the sweet to dry scale and even a brettanomyces cider and a couple cider-based aperitifs. I had a mocha mint mushroom coffee, which was sweet and refreshing.I almost got the curry hash, which looked interesting, but settled on a breakfast burrito. It was compact enough to eat as a handheld and plenty filling, with potatoes and adobo chicken thighs and eggs and cheese. Someone next to me got Belgian waffles and eggs which also looked tasty.Service was friendly. They said they change their menu up from time to time. Nice low-key option.

We stopped in earlier today and liked it! The space is nice and comfortable, reminds me of a local coffee shop. I tried the pear cider and it was good! The flavor was faint but I'm guessing that's because it's real and not artificial flavoring which is good.I thought the variety of pickles would be different flavors of pickled cucumbers, but it was different pickled items. I wasn't a huge fan of this. We also got the pretzel tray which the flavor was great but over priced in my opinion. The focaccia had good flavor, but didn't taste particularly fresh and didn't include enough butter. All in all, I would still recommend and try again in the future! I think the food is where they can make the biggest upgrades moving forward. BUT it is a cider company first and foremost so certainly understand why food wasn't the priority.

Once we heard they were doing brunch and that it started at 10am, we were sold. It's a small, cute, airy woodsy space with a patio. The kitchen is really small so they really can't handle more than about 8 patrons at a time without there being huge delays in food (there were 8 when we were there) especially with the chicken and waffles as they only have a small waffle iron. But that's what the cider is for! (They have bottles of beer, seltzer, and wine for those not interested in cider as well as some THC/CBD drinks and other NA options. I do want to go back and try the sake bloody mary). They offer growlers to go as well as a to-go cooler.Service was really good and friendly. She answered any and all of our questions and was playing a really cool playlist as well.We sampled several ciders while waiting for our food. The price for ciders on tap ranges from $5 to $9 with the most at the $6 price point. The Brut Apple, the Pear, and the Apple Cherry were stellar. The Wailer with Jamaican No 2 bitters was interesting. It has a very Christmasy flavor to it but I think it's going for spiced rum. Not going to lie, the Oak Aged tasted very earthy, almost like mushrooms. Not unpleasant, but unexpected. And the Still Beauty tasted pretty much like water with just a hint of apple. I look forward to trying the Thai Chili Lime.The food. So, I will admit I did not leave hungry but I was surprised. I had the Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese with bacon jam, tomato aioli, and two types of cheese (American for gooeyiness and Irish Cheddar for pop) on sour dough. Great presentation, the eggs were cooked perfectly. However, I think they used chili powder or something cumin-based in the tomato jam. Now, this is not an allergy thing, this is a personal taste thing, but I do not like cumin, especially when it's up front. So that was a bit weird. Otherwise, it was a stellar sandwich. My husband had the chicken and waffles. Three plump chicken strips atop a cheddar waffle, yes please! Again, the chicken strips were tossed in a sauce that was very cumin forward. It was less on the palate due to the chicken and the waffle which tempered the flavor. By the way, the waffle is bomb. So good!Entrees range from $12 to $15 and there are a la carte options. Much of what they offer can be made GF or V upon request.

We came upon this spot on a Thursday afternoon and were the only people in the taproom until about 5. The space is very pretty and open with big windows in the front that let in a nice amount of light. We ordered the semi sweet/dry flight and had a pleasant tasting of ciders. I'm usually not a fan of Cherry because it's almost always too tart of sweet but this cider was perfectly balanced. The lavender apple was probably my favorite, it's a lavender lovers dream! The bartender clarified that island orchard makes the Pomona ciders which is why so many ciders on the menu are island orchard ciders. We also tried to semi dry flight and the hoppy cider is very similar flavor to hop water which I loved!

Visited for the soft opening, will update again once they are open for awhile. My partner and I tried the pear and lavender ciders which were both great! The space is lovely, although not a ton of space. There were bar seats, and similar near the kitchen and in front of the tank area. Table seating is an option if available. They did offer a small food menu option for tonight, but we didn't try anything because we felt somewhat rushed once we got a table. From what we understood based on what someone who worked there said, maybe the owner? The tables were shared so we were somewhat micromanaged on the table we were at. Asked to move because a bigger party was needing a table. Kinda weird. But maybe this was just because it was busy for the soft opening.