Haykin Family Cider — Restaurant in Aurora

Let me start this by saying that my partner and I love the cider from Haykins. Whenever we go to a farmer's market we buy a bottle or two. We have been to their taproom location once before and had a pleasant time. Unfortunately, the most recent experience we had was beyond unsatisfactory. Last Saturday, October 5, my partner and I stopped in to the taproom in hopes of grabbing a flight before a Colorado Rapids game. We thought this was a perfect time to stop in since the taproom is well outside of Denver. We walked in at 6:30pm and sat at the end of the bar. The high tops and tables had not been bussed from previous customers, which we at first didn't think much of. We sat at the bar for over 30 minutes without any sort of acknowledgement from the woman working even though she saw us come in. We would have waved her down if we could, but her back was facing us as she was in conversation with with a group on the other side of the bar. Aside from that small group there were only two other parties there, one at a high top, and another couple sitting beside us. The glasses of the couple next to us dwindled in those 30 minutes as they too were waiting for service from the employee. The only way we could grab the server's attention would be to get up and walk to the other side of the bar and interrupt their conversation. This is unacceptable and quite frankly uncomfortable. Seeing that the time was then 7:00pm, my partner and I decided to leave and just grab drinks at the game. The server had no intention of doing their job between the lack of bussed tables and no service on a slow night. This was beyond disappointing to say the least as my partner and I had been excited for a small date night at the cidery before going to the soccer game. This left a bitter taste in our mouths for the rest of the night. We love Haykins Cider, but have been severely disappointed in their choice of staff, we hope they do better...

Cider lovers, GO! I have been to every cidery in Colorado and a number in the Pacific Northwest and the South, and this is clearly some of the best craft cider being produced and is certainly the best of what’s around. After reading the website I was a bit skeptical because my first impression was they were really trying to cater to the wine drinker crowd, but after going and trying everything they had to offer it was clear to this cider-drinker that they had a passion for cider. They definitely have an eye towards producing a top-end product as they press their own apples in house using a number of varieties sourced in the Front Range, including several heirloom varietals. They’re innovative when it comes to flavors without being over the top—like, for instance, the pepper-spiced ciders of Rev. Nat’s—and this seems to stem primarily from their deep knowledge of the flavor profiles of the apples they select.

To top it all off, Daniel and Talia, the owners, are just lovely people. They’re the kind of warm, easy-going, neighbors you’d enjoy having a drink with.

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Wow! Incredible ciders! Washington and Colorado apples were amazing! Great selection of ciders! Perfect place for groups, family and a Saturday night with friends. GLUTEN FREE LOVERS COME TO HAYKIN FAMILY CIDER. Cider is awesome and a must try! We ordered the flight of 7 ciders. Some were tapped and some were bottled! What an hidden gem near the train and Peoria light rail station. It is an industrial district in Aurora, a hop and a skip away from Stapleton. Cute little bar top that seats less than 15. Great ambiance, decor and beautiful lighting above the bar. Clean and adorable restroom too. Plus it is also on the Aurora Craft Brew Tours. A great way to explore 8 different places. Plus you win a glass or a growlers. They are all kosher. They are an award winning small batch cidery in Aurora. A great a sparkling wine like ciders with so many levels of flavors. Also keep in mind they just entered all 16 ciders in Glintcap 2018 and all 16 placed an award out of 1400 other cideries. THIS IS A MUST...