OUR TASTING LOUNGE
Where stories are shared
Our tasting lounge and café is all about celebrating the land, the cider, and the stories behind them.
In the spring and summer we do not accept reservations, and operate on a first come, first served basis. Come on by, anytime!
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Our cidery is on agricultural land, which means we must follow the set of rules and regulations for the Agricultural Land Commission. Legally, a restaurant on ALR is not allowed. This means our Tasting Lounge offers bar service and we do not bring liquor to tables. We can however, bartend and serve cafe-style food offerings. We strive to give the best service possible within these limits. We hope your visit is a great one!
Lil' Reds Café at Folktale
Our food service is prepared in the heritage fruit stand in front of our cidery which we have lovingly named Lil' Reds Café.
We offer a seasonal, locally inspired menu featuring fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, and handcrafted baked goods—perfectly paired with a crisp cider or a sunny afternoon on the patio. Our menu offers gluten-free choices and is vegetarian-friendly, with thoughtful options made to nourish and delight.
Behind the scenes are John and Natania, the passionate chefs bringing this vision to life.
LUNCH MENU
From 'Lil Reds Cafe at Folktale
DAILY BAKED GOODS
scones, cookies, muffins
CHIPOTLE CORN QUESO DIP
$11.5
creamy, cheesy, sweet & savoury dip accompanied w/ cilantro,
green onion, cotija cheese, and corn tortilla chips
GF
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD
$12
pearl couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, spring greens, fried artichoke hearts, lemon oregano vinaigrette
GF Option
CUBANO
$14.5
slow braised pulled pork, ham, pickles, dijonaise, swiss
GF Option
KIDS HOT DOG
$6
side of fresh fruit and veg
NUTS & BOLTS
$6
mix of cheerios, shreddies, prezels & peanuts served warm
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
$34
local artisan meats and cheeses, olives, pickled vegetables, fruit, beer mustard, garlic crackers, house made focaccia.
GF Option
BANH MI
$14
Gochujang Japanese mayo, bulgogi mushrooms, pickles carrots & diakon, cucumber, cilantro
V / GF Option
TACOS
$12-13
3 tacos per order.
Choice between:
Beef Brisket Birria
Chicken Tinga
Al Pastor
Raja Con Crema
GF
MAC AND CHEESE
$7
elbow macaroni, housemade cheese sauce
TZATZIKI DIP
$9.50
served with grilled pita
ROASTED BEET SALAD
$10
roasted beets, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, spring greens
V / GF Option
ITALIAN CALABRESE
$14.5
calabrese salami, prosciutto, brie, spring greens, sambal aioli, marinated artichokes on fresh-baked focaccia
GF Option
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
$8
herb butter bread, cheddar cheese, side of fresh fruit and veg
V / GF Option
FRUIT & VEG BOWL
Seasonal selection: $6
Watermelon slices only: $5
DINNER & DESSERT
from 5-8pm
RANCHERO BOWL
$20
pulled chicken, pickled cabbage, guacamole, chips, mexi rice, feta, onions, tomatoes
V / GF Option
APPLE CIDER CHEESECAKE
$7
apple crumble cider infused baked cheesecake with cinnamon
and whipped cream
GF
CHURROS
$8
4 mini churros with a side of brigadeiro chocolate sauce
PORK BACK RIBS
$22
house-made cornbread, carolina style slaw
Choice between:
Memphis-style BBQ
Korean BBQ
GF option
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
$8
brown butter chocolate base with 70% dark chocolate layer
served warm with vanilla ice cream
GF
GOCHUJANG UDON
$20
stir-fried udon with pork belly, pork loin, cabbage, yu choy, ginger & sesame-gochujang sauce
V option
SEASONAL FRUIT CRUMBLE
$6
Seasonal fruit baked with a oatmeal crumble top, served with vanilla ice cream
V option
STEP ON IN
Our walk-in cooler houses our off-sales including 4-packs and bottles of our seasonal ciders.
This is also the spot to pick up seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables, and fresh cut flowers grown right on the property.
