Branch Bender Cidery — Attraction in Addison Township

We were on vacation and excited to visit the cidery with friends. We figured that the outdoor venue would be great to visit since we had a young daughter and a baby son, and one of the other couples we came with also had their daughter with them.

Upon our arrival, the hostess informed us that we needed to keep our kids at the table and not let them run around. She seemed suspicious of the fact that we had children with us. It's an outdoor venue and we figured that it would be fine for our kids to sit with us for a little bit. We informed her that we would keep them with us and that they wouldn't be running around. It was raining outside and we asked if we could sit under the covered area and she implied that the other customers wouldn't be comfortable with our kids being near them. It was very awkward and embarrassing. Our children were very peaceful and the hostess had no reason to think that they would be disruptive. We were only there to sample the cider briefly before taking our kids for ice cream. But because of her lack of professionalism and hospitality, we left immediately. Our friends who came with us and did not have kids decided to leave as well because they didn't like how we were treated.

It would have been nice to know that the Cidery was not child friendly before we drove the distance out there. This venue only has a Facebook page and no website and there was nothing to indicate that our children were not welcome.

We don't plan to...

My wife and I decided to check out the newly opened cidery and we had an amazing experience! When we arrived we were met by the super friendly owners Chester and Trish. We went though a tasting and loved every cider we had. The ciders were delicious and complex, reminding us of the many tasting experiences we had in wine countries throughout California. The tasting room was a renovated dairy barn, and there’s also a large outdoor patio with upscale covered seating and fireplaces.

Our favorites were the Sassy Granny and the Devil’s Half Acre, we loved them so much we had a leave with a bottle each! A bonus is that we were allowed to bring outside food, so we brought along a charcuterie board to accompany our tastings. Branch Bender Cidery was an absolute pleasure to visit, from their beautiful grounds to their selection of ciders, this place is a must try and has quickly become one my wife and I’s favorite places in the area!

We can’t wait to...

Sometimes the best stops happen by chance—and this one turned out to be a perfect way to spend our Saturday afternoon. As we’ve become bigger fans of cider spots, we ventured just below the state line and discovered a truly hidden gem.

Chester and Trish make you feel instantly at home. And if you’re unsure whether cider is your thing, Chester will happily guide you through the options until you find just the right one for your palate.

Rain or shine, they’ve created a welcoming space with beautiful seating indoors and out. Trish’s touch of country charm is everywhere—from the art on the walls to the stunning table centerpieces.

We don’t want to lean too hard into the pun, but we’re genuinely glad we stumbled upon this place—right in Accident, MD. Already looking forward to another visit on a summer Saturday.

Thanks, Chester and Trish, for such a...