Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Genuinely terrible, and not at all deserving of its high rating. I ordered a flight of cider, and asked for sweet ciders. All four I got were room temperature warm, three tasted strongly of apple cider vinegar.

I came on an evening there was a guest chef. His food was also, room temperature to cold. And just not good.

My best advice - food is better hot, cider is better cold, Young American is better left un-visited.

EDIT - I specifically asked for sweet cider when I ordered. If your staff is so equipped to say “hey, actually our cider is all lukewarm and sour” that would have been an excellent time to say it. I absolutely would have left. Next time, speak up, friend. I also did talk to the staff before I left. They could have asked me a question, they did not. It’s fine; but don’t act like I rushed out without giving anyone an opportunity to talk to me 🙄. I assume the mandatory 20% tip is part of the reason your staff don’t ask if there’s an issue. I asked a question about how the tip worked, and how to leave a 20% tip (as I was paying, getting ready to leave, with a full plate of food and all the cider sitting there. Yes - talking to your staff, using words). Your staff was more than accommodating in explaining it was already added to my bill by default. I left “so quickly” because I quickly realized I find your food and drink inedible.

And good to know it’s deliberate, not accidental, your drinks and food are sour and room temperature. I’ll take that under advisement from here on out. Thank you for the clarity. My apologies on being such a brute, so uneducated in the finer things you...

Amazing ciders and decent snacks!

We visited on a Saturday night and ordered a flight each. Young American has (at least) three standing ciders and three seasons on tap at any point. They offer flights of four (either the three standing and one seasonal or any four of your choice for a bit more). Being my first visit, I got the standard flight which had a traditional, a ginger, a cherry, and (for my seasonal) elderberry ciders. Elderberry rocks, the cherry was amazing, and the ginger was a pleasant surprise. Nothing wrong with the traditional, but it was lost with the sea of other flavor offerings.

We snacked on their meat pies (with an upgrade to include a side salad). The quality was great, however, the portion felt a bit small. Further, $2 extra for a side salad which was literally just lettuce was a bit disappointing. Of course, we didn't come for the food - still it was a nice addition.

I've been told they offer full dinners on certain nights (Thursdays & Fridays) and I'm excited to give that a try. I certainly recommend Young American to any...

Young American Cider is one of Germantown’s true hidden gems. Housed in a beautifully restored 1700s building, it’s part cidery, part art gallery, part community hub. The ciders are crafted by a sculptor-owner whose artistic touch is everywhere—from handmade apple-shaped lights to custom tables. Her biz partner Stephanie, a graphic artist, brings even more creativity and warmth.

The food is farm-to-table and phenomenal (don’t miss the pork sandwich, chili, or maple cornbread), and there’s wine, beer, and craft cocktails too. Prices are incredibly fair, especially in today’s world.

The vibe? Effortlessly cool and inclusive. Just last week, a Guggenheim-winning musician and award-winning author was casually performing live. That’s just a typical night here.

Whether you’re there for the music, the cider garden, the art, or the people—this place feels like home. Grab a growler and soak...