Urban Forage Winery & Cider House

Urban Forage Winery and Cider House is a hidden gem of a winery located right in the heart of South Minneapolis. With an unassuming storefront of what looks like a house in the middle of an otherwise normal city block, you would never expect there to be a wine and cider making business occurring right inside those doors (and in the basement).They have a bunch of very unique flavors that seem to come from whatever they have received from their neighbors in the past few weeks which ends up with some really tasty flavors. You can order a flight of wine or cider, and I love cider so I had to go with the cider flight. They let you choose which ones you want so I chose a variety of the sweeter ones.The ciders were all absolutely delicious, and I am not a fan of a lot of ciders in the Minneapolis community because I feel they taste too much like beer, but these were truly good ciders. I believe my favorite was the honey one, but I may be mistaken since I'm writing this a little late!The waitress/owner was so kind to us. We told her we had never been there before, and she started bringing out some complementary samples for us to try some of the other stuff on the menu. I tried a beet wine which was surprisingly great as well as a non alcoholic cherry soda which was super tasty.They also sell some food, but it is mostly just typical brewery/cidery food of frozen food they'll cook for you and some pre-wrapped charcuterie boards. That being said, I was hungry, and still wanted some food anyway and the charcuterie board was surprisingly very tasty and filling.All the prices were very reasonable here and I really enjoyed my time, highly recommend anyone in the area to make a visit.

5 stars for the spirit behind urban forage. A previous reviewer did a great job summarizing how they value sustainability and community to obtain the fruit that soon becomes cider or wine. I totally love the idea of a business relying on urban foraging . The atmosphere is nice, too. We played a fierce game of battleship, sat outside for a while, it was nice. I am not a fan of sweet wines or ciders. Literally everything I tried (except for their dry white Frontenac) was on the way-too-sweet side for my liking. That was the general consensus between me and my partner. Street parking but we didn't have any issues on a Saturday late afternoon. I genuinely wish them well. They sell soaps and cute merch, plus alcohol slushees, as well.

I have not actually been here yet but they came to a Science Museum event I attended so I was able to sample and learn. Things I learned:1. They are called Urban Forage because they is exactly what they do. They don't own an orchard but instead, forage fruit from yards around the twin cities. 2. People are grateful for them to come and clean up their trees of unwanted fruit. 3. They have a list of over 100 homes they can pick fruit from. 4. Honey crisp apples make horrible wine - something about the sugar and density but I forget the details. 5. I tried cherry and pear wines and preferred the pear wine. Nice change of pace. I am adding a visit to their physical building to my Try These Collection.

I love this place! It's small and cozy and service is always great! They have a great selection of wines and ciders for most tastes. I personally love the flights because you get to try their full variety. I love that each of the drinks tastes unique to show the breadth of flavors. They do trivia nights here as well and have lots of board games. Parking is relatively easy to find on the side streets.

IDK why this place hasn't drawn more Yelp traffic. It's extremely interesting if you drink and want to know things. Basically, the gimmick is all sorts of plants, foraged and found throughout Minnesota, fermented into very funky and oddly flavored products. Meads, ciders, fruit wines, things with names you've never heard of. The good to great:- flights, which are absolutely a must given the deepest of product and flavor types- has food, including a very affordable cheese plate that is not anything special, but totally nibble able. - super sustainable and eco friendly- tastes you just won't get anywhere else. Juniper cider? Hopped blueberry cider? Rhubarb wine? Flower wine? Yes please and I'll take another. The loss of stars:Provide definitions, people! Don't just give me a menu that lists the same names you chalked on your wall. Tell me what it is, so that if it gets busy, I don't tie up your poor bartender giving me tastes till I find what I like. But please, come give these people business. Nothing else is like them and they need to survive!

They have a very nice selection of wines ranging from sweet to dry. I bought a bottle as a Christmas gift only to find it was leaking due to a faulty seal. The winery was so understanding and gladly exchanged the bottle for one better sealed. And gave me a sample of my choice for my trouble. I totally recommend them. I also like the atmosphere here.

Gita the co-owner was a spectacular in her recommendation and selection of wine. Enjoyed my time there and the great selection they had!

I visited Urban Forage with some of my friends on a Friday night. They have a wide array of ciders and wines, and all of them were very reasonably priced. The bartender behind the counter was friendly and willing to let us try samples before ordering. However, the ambiance felt off. They have lots of seating and nice lighting, but it was too quiet in there! The music playing, while nice and relaxing, felt too mellow for a Friday evening (sounded like something you'd play at a coffee shop on a Sunday morning) and too soft. My friends and I almost felt like we couldn't talk too loudly or the whole bar would hear us. I don't say this to be nit picky, but maybe play some more lively music (and more loudly) to get your customers in the mood for a Friday night.

Wow! What a little gem. I've tried their ciders at past ciderfest events, but never actually stopped in until this past weekend. I can't believe I've missed this one! This is a new favorite.I visited on a beautiful Saturday recently and expected it to be jam packed. Surprisingly there was not a huge crowd. Our party of 4 instantly found a table. The inside is decorated nicely and very clean. The noise level wasn't bad and everyone seemed happy and chill. There was 1 person working behind the bar which seemed fine. No one was waiting long. There is not a parking lot, only on-street parking. We didn't have any trouble finding parking on a side block. This is typical of many businesses in the city.I ordered a semi-sweet cider which I loved. I also bought a bottle to take home which was not on tap. They also serve wine, but I did not try any. They also offered snacks (cheese, crackers, pizza). I inquired about gluten-free options and was told the entire place/menu is gluten-free. Love it!! This is definitely at the top of my list for a cider place.

This is a cozy place in Minneapolis where my partner and I enjoyed friendly and knowledgable service from the owner, Jeff. We tried a flight of wines and a flight of ciders and then had a glass of our favorites. The flights are generous -- we could have stopped there -- but we were enjoying the place, the music, and the company. The ciders and wines available here are made on site and include some unusual ingredients, such as carrot wine and herb cider. And Jeff was happy to share about his processes, the place's history, and the challenges of doing his business through the pandemic and the riots after George Floyd's killing. We are grateful he persevered. We will be coming back soon!