Grand Illusion Hard Cider
26 W High St, 17013-2922 - Carlisle
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+1 717-462-4716
🌐 Website:
http://www.grandillusioncider.com/
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Address:
26 W High St, Carlisle
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Great place for lunch, right downtown in Carlisle, two floors. They have a wide variety of ciders and other drinks to choose from. The blue illusion was great, perfect balance of flavors. They also did a delicious hot buttered rum cider. We had the grill cheese and brisket flat bread both excellent.
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This hard to detect restaurant/escape room is a gem. Unfortunately, we had to start by parking in a lot and walking to the restaurant, as there was no parking available. Once we were inside though, we were delighted. We were greeted by live music and were taken upstairs to the upper seating. 2 of us had cider flights (6 each), and 3 of us had individual ciders. After trying every person's ciders, I could not believe how utterly impressed I was. I was not unhappy with a single one of them. They tasted amazing, it is no wonder they call themselves a cider place. The food was equally as good but a tad pricey. We started with an appetizer of the pretzel flight, where they give you 3 differently seasoned pretzels and 3 different sauces. (Best combo, Italian pretzel with garlic Parm sauce). I had the bbq chicken flatbread with cauliflower crust ($3.50 extra). It was perfectly filling, gave a good amount of meat, sauce, and cheese. Everything was perfectly proportioned, and I left neither feeling hungry nor overly stuffed. My mom got the same but with the regular crust and was equally happy. My dad got the brisket flatbread and scarfed it down, but it was lacking in the meat. He suggests asking for a side of peppers to add to it for extra flavor. My fiance got the brisket sandwich and said there was a lot of meat, and the beer cheese was an amazing addition. Our friend comes here every week and said she has tried everything on the menu and has never been disappointed. We ended the meal with the cannoli dessert, which could've used a few more chocolate chips but was unique and tasty overall. I can't wait to come back here and maybe even try an escape room next time.
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Such a fun hangout spot. Whether you're looking to sample some wine/beer/cider/old fashioned soda OR you want a great meal, Grand Illusion is your spot. Bartender Alexandra was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. We had a great time!
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Absolutely loved this place. If I lived closer, I'd probably go broke from hanging out there too much. The bartender was awesome. Very friendly & responsive. If you like ciders, this is a must try.
The food was fantastic too. How can you go wrong with a pretzel flight! We'll be back for sure
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The cider selection was extensive, but the food in general was just ok. The charcuterie plate was unimaginative. But, the grilled cheese and soup I had were delicious. The customer service was very good. I’d recommend this place for a drink and light bite.
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We happened to be passing through on a Monday. Other breweries were closed, so we went here. Awesome! Cool vibe, friendly staff, great selection of drinks. Have lots of their own stuff plus numerous guest taps. Also there is tableside magic on Mondays. The food is really good too.
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Huge selection for a flight! You can mix sodas and wine as well! The sizes are huge. And I liked the live music!
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Do you like heavily themed drinking establishments? Do you like magic, Harry Potter, or cider? If you said yes to any of those questions, this is the PERFECT place for you. Even if you're not into magic, the cider is solid and the atmosphere inside fits the bill.
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